2. DESPATCH AND STORAGE 11
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2. Despatch and storage
2.1. Conditions on delivery
The panels have been routine tested to
IEC 62271-200.
The busbar sockets are closed off with lids to
protect them from damage during transport.
Hazard warning
The busbar sockets are not insulated in
that transport condition. Do not put the
switchgear into operation when busbar
are only fitted with transport covers.
Close off unused busbar sockets with
insulating blanking plugs (see section
• In normal cases, the gas compartments have
been filled with sulphur hexafluoride (SF
6
)
insulating gas to the rated filling pressure.
When airfreighted, however, the panels are
delivered with reduced pressure.
If delivered by airfreight, increase the pressure
to the rated filling pressure before installing the
panels (see instruction manual HB 645 en for
the procedure to be adopted).
• Busbar compartments fitted at site with heat
sinks or top-mounted boxes for integrated
busbar metering are filled at the works with
nitrogen (N
2
). These gas compartments have to
be filled with SF
6
when the heat sinks or top-
mounted boxes have been installed (see section
3.3.4. and manual HB 645 en).
• The installation material and accessories and
the documentation are packaged separately
from the panels.
2.2. Delivery
Check the consignment for completeness and
freedom from damage. Document any transport
damage found on the waybill and inform us of it
immediately. Take photographs of the damage.
2.3. Packaging
The panels have been prepared for transport by
the agreed method and for the desired duration
of any interim storage required. Details of the
length of preservation and the storage location
(indoors or outdoors) can be found in the order
documents. If the panels are packaged, they are
mounted on a pallet and secured to prevent them
from slipping.
The possible packaging methods are as follows:
• No packaging
• Packaged in plastic sheeting
• Packaged in plastic sheeting and surrounded by
protective cardboard
• Heat sealed in plastic sheeting with drying
agent enclosed
• Packaged in aluminum foil in a transport crate
with drying agent enclosed
2.4. Handling
The transport units are the panels.
Hazard warning
Always handle the panels in the upright
position.
Take account of the weight of the
transport units when selecting the
handling equipment.
Due to the high centre of gravity of the
panels, there is a risk that the transport
units may tip over!
Take all precautions to protect personnel
and the material transported.
Only ever handle the panels by
fork lift truck,
trolley jack,
crane, or
hydraulic lift trolley.
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