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3. Handling
The contactor can be lifted using a lifting truck or a fork-lift
truck.
The following precautions must be taken during contactor
handling:
1. Keep the contactor in the upright position.
2. Make sure that the load is balanced on the truck or on the
transport plate/pallet.
3. Interpose protective material between the contactor and
the truck to avoid any damage or scratches.
4. Fix the contactor onto the truck or onto the transport
plate/pallet to prevent it moving or tilting over.
5. Avoidexcessivespeed,suddenstartsandstopsorsharp
changes in direction during contactor handling.
6. Only lift the contactor enough to avoid any obstacles on
the floor.
7. Takecaretoavoidanyimpactswithstructures,other
apparatus or with personnel when handling the contactor.
8. Never lift a contactor over an area where there are people.
9. Duringhandlingoftheapparatus,donotstressthe
insulating parts and the contactor terminals.
Fig. 3a - Handling using a lifting or fork-lift truck.
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