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

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Despatch and storage

4.1

Condition on delivery

- The factory-assembled switching devices are checked at
the works for completeness of the equipment installed and
simultaneously sub jected 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 con-
trol electronics, and has a terminal voltage of < 10 V when
delivered.
4.2

Packaging

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

Transport

Loading of the package units must only be carried out with a
- crane,
- fork-lift truck and/or
- trolley jack.
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 de-
vices 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 accor-
dance with the liability provisions of the German general
conditions for forwarders (ADSp/KVO).
Note:
Always document any major damage with photographs.
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 accor-
dance 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 conditions
are fulfilled.
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