Receiving, Handling And Storage; Introduction; Receiving Procedure; Storage Procedure - Siemens 3AH Series Instructions Manual

Receiving, Handling and Storage

Introduction

This manual covers the Receiving, Handl ing and Storage
instructions forType 3AH vacu um circuit breakers shipped
separately from the switchgear. This section of the m anual
is intended to help the user identify, inspect and protect the
circuit breaker prior to its installation.

Receiving Procedure

M a ke a physical inspection of the sh ipping container before
removing or unpacking the circuit breaker. Check for ship­
ment d a m a g e or indications of rough h andling by the carrier.
Check each item against the manifest to identify any short­
ages.
Accessories such as the manual charging crank, the racking
crank and the split plug jumper are shipped separately.
Shipping Damage Claims ( when applicable) - Follow norma l
shipment d a m a g e procedu res, wh ich should include:
1. Check for visible damage upon arrival .
2. Visible d a m a g e must be noted on delivery receipt, and
acknowledged with driver's signature. Notation, " Pos­
sible internal d a mage, subject to inspection" must be on
delivery receipt.
3. Notify the Siemens Sales office immed iately of any ship­
ment damage.
4. Arrange for carrier's inspection. Do not move the unit
from its unloading point.
Handling Procedure
1. Carefully remove the shipping carton from the circuit
breaker. Keep the shipping pal let for later use if the cir­
cuit breaker is to be stored prior to its installation.
2. Inspect for concealed damage. Notification to carrier must
take place within 1 5 days to assure prompt resolution of
claims.
3. Each circuit breaker should be appropriately lifted to
avoid crush ing the side panels of the circuit breaker, or
d a m a g ing the pri mary disconnect su bassem blies.
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Heavy weight. Can cause death, serious
injury, or property damage.
Use of a q u a lified rigger to hoist the circ u it
b reaker.
Circuit breaker weights (Table A-4) .
4.The palleted circuit breaker can also be moved using a
properly rated fork-lift vehicle. The pallets are designed
for movement by a standard fork-lift vehicle.

Storage Procedure

1. When the circuit breaker will be placed on its pallet for
storage, be sure the unit is securely bolted to the pallet
and covered with polyethylene film at least 10 mils thick.
Indoor Storage -Whenever possible, store the circuit breaker
indoors. The storage environment must be clean, d ry and
free of such items as construction dust, corrosive atmo­
sphere, mechanical a buse and ra pid temperature variations.
Outdoor Storage - Outdoor storage is not recommended.
When no other option is available, the circuit breaker m ust
be completely covered and protected from ra in, snow, dirt
and all other contaminants.
Space Heating - Space heating must be used for both indoor
and outdoor storage to prevent condensation and corrosion.
When stored outdoors, 250 watts per circuit breaker of space
heating is recommended.
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