GE Magne-Blast AM-13.8-1000-3H - Receiving, Handling and Storage Procedures

GE
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88766
RECEIVING
.
HANDLING
,
AMD
STORAGE
©
Receiving
and
Handling
Each
breaker
is
carefully
inspected
,
and
packed
by
workmen
experienced
in
the
proper
handling
and
packing
of
electrical
equipment
.
Immediately
upon
receipt
of
the
circuit
breaker
*
an
examination
should
be
made
for
any
damage
sustained
in
transit
.
If
4
-
njury
or
rough
handling
is
evident
*
a
damage
claim
should
be
filed
Immediately
with
the
transportation
com
-
pany
and
the
nearest
General
Electric
Sales
Office
should
be
notified
.
It
is
expected
that
due
care
will
be
exercised
during
the
unpacking
and
installation
of
the
breaker
so
that
no
damage
will
occur
from
careless
or
rough
handling
*
or
from
exposure
to
moisture
or
dirt
.
Loose
parts
associated
with
the
breaker
are
always
included
in
the
same
crate
.
Check
all
parts
against
the
packing
list
to
be
sure
that
no
parts
have
been
overlooked
.
m
The
arc
chutes
for
this
breaker
are
packaged
separately
,
removing
the
arc
chutes
from
their
containers
*
inspect
them
completely
for
damage
before
installation
on
the
breaker
.
After
carefully
Storage
It
is
recommended
that
the
breaker
be
put
into
service
immediately
in
its
permanent
location
.
If
this
is
not
possible
*
the
following
precau
-
tions
must
be
taken
to
insure
the
proper
storage
of
the
breakers
1
.
The
breaker
should
be
carefully
protected
against
condensation
*
pre
-
ferably
by
storing
it
in
a
warm
dry
room
*
since
water
absorption
has
an
adverse
effect
on
the
insulation
parts
.
Circuit
breakers
for
out
-
door
raetal
-
clad
switchgear
should
be
stored
In
the
equipment
only
when
power
is
available
and
the
heaters
are
in
operation
to
prevent
conden
-
sation
.
2
.
The
breaker
should
be
stored
in
a
clean
location
*
free
from
corrosive
gases
or
fumes
;
particular
care
should
be
taken
to
protect
the
equip
-
ment
from
,
moisture
and
cement
dust
*
as
this
combination
has
a
very
corrosive
effect
on
many
parts
,
3
.
Machined
parts
of
the
operating
mechanism
*
etc
with
a
heavy
oil
or
grease
to
prevent
rusting
.
If
the
breaker
is
stored
for
any
length
of
time
*
it
should
foe
inspected
periodically
to
see
that
rusting
has
not
started
and
to
insure
good
mechanical
condition
.
Should
the
breaker
be
stored
under
unfavorable
atmospheric
conditions
*
steps
should
be
taken
to
dry
out
the
breaker
before
it
is
placed
In
service
.
should
be
coated
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