ABB VD4 - 5 Despatch and Storage; Condition on Delivery; Packaging; Transport

26 VD4 Vacuum-circuit-breaker | Instruction manual 534/01
5 Despatch and storage
5.1 Condition on delivery
- 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.
5.2 Packaging
The switching devices are mounted individually on a woo-
den 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.
- Drying agent bags according to DIN 55473.
5.3 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 the lifting lugs T for
hoists.
5.4 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 take photographs to document any major damage.
5.5 Intermediate storage
Intermediate storage of the switchgear in the switch position
OFF and the stored-energy spring mechanisms discharged
(Indicator DISCHARGED: ).
Conditions for optimum intermediate storage:
1. Devices with basic packaging or unpacked:
- A dry and well ventilated storeroom with climate in ac-
cordance with VDE 0670, part 1000 / IEC 60694.
- Room temperature which does not fall below –5°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 inter-mediate storage
is to continue.