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BA 5846 en 05/2015
4. Transport and storage
Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions"!
4.1 Scope of delivery and incominggoods inspection
The products supplied are listed in the dispatch papers. Check on receipt to ensure that all the products
listed have actually been delivered. Parts damaged and/or missing parts must be reported to Siemens in
writing immediately.
WARNING
Serious injury through defective product
If there is any visible damage, the gear unit must not be put into operation.
When checking the goods supplied proceed as follows:
• Remove packaging material and transporting equipment and dispose of in accordance with
regulations.
• Perform a visual check for any damage and contamination.
NOTICE
Material damage
Risk of damage to the gear unit through corrosion.
If the gear unit was delivered in seaworthy packaging, only the outer packaging (crate and foil) must be
opened. The preservative agent on the gear unit itself must not be removed.
4.2 Transport
Note
The weight of the product is specified on the rating plate.
DANGER
Danger to life
Danger to life from loads falling through incorrect slinging.
Do not stay under suspended loads.
When attaching, lifting, lowering and shifting loads, observe the following:
– Note the load limits.
– Correct fastening of the slinging equipment.
– Any centre of gravity which is off the load centre.
– Even load distribution when using loadcarrying means with several load hooks.
– Low displacement speed.
– The load must not be swung and/or attached to objects or building parts.
– Lifting hooks must not be loaded by the tip.
– Always place the items on an even, slipfree and stable surface.