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5. Dispatch and storage
5.1 Condition on delivery
At the time of dispatch, the UniGear panels are
factory assembled, the withdrawable parts are in
the test position and the doors are closed. The
factory-assembled panels are checked for
completeness in terms of the order and
simultaneously subjected to routine testing
(normally without AC voltage testing of the
busbars) to IEC publication 62271-200, and are
therefore tested for correct structure and
function. The busbars are not assembled. The
busbar material, fasteners and accessories are
packed separately.
5.2 Packing
Available packing methods:
• Polythene foil - storage time 1/2 year in clean
and dry environment
• OSB boards - storage time 1 year in outdoor
environment according to IEC
• Wood boxes - storage time 1 year in outdoor
environment according to IEC
According to the kind of transport and country of
destination, the panels remain unpacked or are
packed in seaworthy crates. A drying agent is
provided to protect them against moisture:
• Panels with basic packing or without packing
• Panels with seaworthy or similar packing
(including packing for containerised
shipments):
- Sealed in polyethylene sheeting
- Transport drying agent bags included
5.3 Transport
The transport units normally comprise individual
panels and, in exceptional cases, small groups of
panels. The panels are each fitted with four
lifting eyebolts.
Transport panels upright. Take the high centre of
gravity into account. Only ever carry out loading
operations when it has been ensured that all
precautionary measures to protect personnel and
materials have been taken and use the following:
• Crane
• Fork-lift
Loading by crane:
• Fit lifting ropes of appropriate load capacity
with spring catches (eyebolt diameter: 30
mm)
• Keep an angle of at least 60° from the
horizontal for the ropes leading to the crane
hook
• Suspend the unit using ALL four eyebolts!
5.4 Delivery
The responsibilities of the customer when the
switchgear arrives at site include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Checking the delivery for completeness and
damage (e.g. also for moisture and its
detrimental effects). In case of doubt, the
packing must be opened and then properly
resealed, inserting new drying agent bags,
when intermediate storage is necessary.
• If any quantities are short, or defects or
transport damage are noted, these must be
documented on the respective shipping
document and notified to the relevant carrier
or forwarding agent immediately in
accordance with the relative liability
regulations.
Note:
Always take photographs to document any major
damage.
Figure 38: Handling by crane
1 Lifting eyebolt
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