O&M Manual –90E1720004
Section 4 Receiving, Handling and Storage Page 10 of 52
Section 4 Receiving, Handling and Storage
Russelectric bypass-isolation Transfer Switches are shipped assembled in one or several
shipping sections, depending on the size of the lineup and the handling facilities at the
installation site.
Bypass-isolation transfer switches are mounted on wooden skids and enclosed in a covering to
protect them from atmospheric conditions.
Receiving
Upon receipt, check the packing list against the equipment received to ensure the order and
shipment are complete. Also upon receipt, immediately inspect the bypass-isolation transfer
switch for any damage that may have occurred in transit. If damage is found or suspected, file a
claim with the carrier immediately, and notify Russelectric Field Services at 1-800-654-3020.
Handling
Ensure that proper equipment, such as an overhead crane, is available at the installation site to
handle the switch. This equipment will help avoid injury to personnel and damage to the switch.
For ease of handling by a crane, all free standing switches are equipped with eye bolts or lifting
angles at the top of each switch. The lifting angle (if provided) has multiple 2-inch diameter
holes for acceptance of crane hooks as shown in Figure 2 on page 10. Use a suitable spreader
beam to maintain the integrity of the lifting straps. Variations in the center of gravity may cause
the equipment to tilt to one side or the other.
Handling with Eyebolts
Russelectric provides eyebolts as standard equipment for freestanding enclosures. Use rigid
spreaders or a spanner bar to provide vertical lift on the eyebolts. This will help to avoid
damaging the frame or finish.
Figure 1: Lifting with an Overhead Crane and Eyebolts
Handling with Lifting Angles
Russelectric provides optional lifting angles for heavy switches. Use rigid spreaders or a
spanner bar to provide vertical lift on the lifting angles. This will help to avoid damaging the
frame or finish.
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