Despatch And Storage; Condition On Delivery; Packaging; Transport - ABB VM1 Manual

VM1 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL BA 504/05 E
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4. Despatch and storage

4.1
• The factory-assembled switching devices are
checked at the works for completeness of the
equipment installed and simultaneously subjected
to a routine test in accordance with VDE 0670, part
1000 or IEC publication 60694, thus verifying their
correct structure and function.
Storage capacitor 26 is discharged by the
connected control electronics, and has a terminal
voltage of < 10 V when delivered.
4.2
The switching devices are mounted individually on
a wooden pallet and sealed in film and/or packed
in cardboard for delivery.
Packaging for overseas shipment:
• Drying agent bags inserted in the film sealed

packaging.

4.3
Loading of the package units must only be carried
out with a
Notes:
• Avoid impact during handling.
• Do not subject to other damaging mechanical stresses.
• Lifting gear must not be attached to the breaker poles or parts of the
operating mechanism.
Use lifting bores 1.2 and lifting lugs, e.g. in figure 9/11 and in the
dimensional drawings.

4.4 Delivery

The duties of the consignee on receipt of the
switching devices at site include the following:
• Checking the delivery for completeness and
freedom from damage (e.g. moisture and its
adverse effects).
• Any short quantities, defects or damage in transit:
- Must be precisely documented on the
consignment note.
- The shipper/carrier is to be notified immediately
in accordance with the liability provisions of the
German general conditions for forwarders
(ADSp/KVO).
Note:
Always document any major damage with photographs.

Condition on delivery

Packaging

Transport

- crane,
- fork-lift truck and/or
- trolley jack.
4.5

Intermediate storage

Conditions for optimum intermediate storage:
1. Devices with basic packaging or unpacked:
• A dry and well ventilated storeroom with
climate in accordance with VDE 0670, Part 1000
/ IEC 60694.
• Room temperature which does not fall below
–25 °C.
• Do not remove or damage the packaging.
• Unpackaged devices:
- Are to be loosely covered with protective
sheeting.
- Sufficient air circulation must be maintained.
• Check regularly for any condensation.
2. Devices with seaworthy or similar packaging
with internal protective sheeting:
• Store the transport units:
- protected from the weather,
- dry,
- safe from damage.
• Check the packaging for damage.
• If the maximum storage period starting from
the date of packaging has been exceeded:
- The protective function of the packaging is no
longer guaranteed.
- Suitable action must be taken if intermediate
storage is to continue.
3. Storage capacitor 26:
There is no time limit on storage when the above
conditionsare fulfilled.