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AKD-20 AR / Entellisys AR Low-voltage Switchgear
Section 2. Receiving, Handling, and Storage
Rollers
If crane facilities are not available, the equipment may be
moved into position by means of construction rollers placed
under the shipping skids. The switchgear may be raised
enough for the placement of rollers by means of a forklift.
There should never be less than four rollers under the
equipment unless the lineup is less than five feet long. Use
one roller for each 18 inches of equipment length.
Forklifts
When using a forklift to raise the lineup to position rollers
underneath, proceed as follows:
1.
Expand forklift tines to their maximum (widest)
extension.
2.
Carefully insert tines of forklift below one side of the
switchgear lineup at the approximate center of the
panel. Raise equipment and position one roller under
the skids close to the raised end of the lineup (Figure
2.5).
3.
Carefully lower the gear until it rests on the roller
(Figure 2.6).
4.
Repeat the lifting process at the other end and place
the appropriate number of rollers under the skids
spacing them evenly across the width of the lineup
(Figure 2.7).
5.
Carefully lower the gear until it rests on the roller
(Figure 2.6).
6.
While carefully pushing the switchgear to its final site
position, the rollers that are freed from the rear of the
switchgear are then repositioned at the forward end.
This procedure should be continued until the
switchgear is in its final location (Figure 2.7).
7.
When the switchgear is in its final position, remove all
lug bolts holding the shipping skids to the switchgear
lineup.
8.
Insert the tines of the forklift at one end of the lineup,
raise slightly, and remove the loose rollers.
9.
Lower the end of the gear carefully to the floor.
10. Raise the other end of the lineup slightly and remove
the remaining roller at that end.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift or move the equipment
with a forklift positioned in the front or rear of the
equipment. It is possible to damage internal components
and/or the shipping skid.
NOTICE: If the shipping skids are removed prior to final
placement of the equipment, rollers may only be used to
move the equipment in a direction parallel to the front.
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Courtesy of NationalSwitchgear.com
Figure 2.5 Positioning forklift tines
Figure 2.6 Placement of construction rollers
Figure 2.7 Method of rolling equipment
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