Unpacking - GE KOTEF 72.5 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

3.3. Unpacking

Material required for unpacking and
lifting the transformer up to vertical
position:
Qty Description
1 Crane, munck or hoist
1 Swing-bar of 0.7 to 0.9m of length
with 2 holes
4 Shackles of 18mm (3/4")
diameter
1 Graphite grease MOLYKOTE type
P37 or equivalent.
2 Slings with proper length to
execute the lifting operation
safely
Unpacking the transformer shall be
made with caution:
1) Remove the smaller extremities;
2) Remove the upper cover;
3) Remove the larger extremities.
Attention!
NEVER lift a transformer by its
primary terminals. Lift it by the
lifting eyes on the transformer top.
All four lifting eyes must be used
during lifting operation.
To lift the transformer with crane or
munck, follow the marks on the wooden
crate, once they indicate the right
position for the slings (nylon belts
reinforced) and avoids blows and
vibrations.
Follow the instructions shown in the
following drawings for lifting the unit. All
cables or slings shall be kept in vertical
position during
recommended to lift the transformer
slowly.
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the lifting. It is
Max. 50mm
During handling,
the cables must
be kept in vertical
position.
Synthetic foam cushion to absorb
impact
Safety tether
Support
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