Siemens GM-SG

Receiving
,
Handling
&
Storage
7
.
Where
top
lift
capability
is
not
available
,
protect
the
switchgear
bottom
with
support
timbers
and
move
with
jacks
and
rollers
just
to
the side
of
its
final
position
.
Remove
rollers
,
shipping
pallets
and other
packaging
materials and
remove
jacking
facilities
.
Clear
any
obstructions
.
The
equipment
may
be slid
sideways
up
to
6
inches
(
152
mm
)
to
join
the
shipping
split
.
Any
sliding
force
must
be
carefully
applied
across
the bottom
4
inches
(
100
mm
)
of
the
switchgear
side
with
proper
cribbing
to
fully
distribute the
force
across
the
full
depth
of
side
.
See
Figure
4
.
8
.
See
"
Installation
"
section
for
additional
important
information
.
Storage
:
Non
-
Walk
-
In
Outdoor
Switchgear
When
it
is
necessary
to store
non
-
walk
-
in
outdoor
switchgear
in
an
area
exposed
to
the weather
or
under
humid conditions
,
energize
the
space
heaters
provided
and make certain that louvers and
vents
are
uncovered
to
allow air
to
circulate
.
If
at
all
possible
,
erect
the
switchgear
at
the
permanent
location
even
though
it
may
be
some
time
before
the
equipment
is
used
.
If
the
equipment
cannot
be
erected
at
the
permanent
location
immediately
,
cover
shipping
splits
to
protect
from
the elements
.
Access
to
the heater
circuit is
gained
by
opening
the door
to
the instrument
panel
compartment
.
Refer
to
wiring
diagram drawing
for
space
heater circuit connections
.
Connect
batteries
(
if
provided
)
to
a
charger
.
Lubricate
hinges
,
shutters
,
and other
moving
parts
.
Storage
:
Indoor
Switchgear
When
switchgear
is
not to
be
installed
immediately
,
it
should be
unpacked
,
inspected
within
15
days
of
receipt
and stored
in
a
clean
dry
location
.
Indoor
switchgear
is neither
weather
-
resistant
nor
drip
-
resistant
.
Therefore
,
it
should be stored indoors
.
If
it
is
to
be
kept
in
a
humid
or
unheated
area
,
provide
an
adequate
covering
and
place
a
heat
source
of
approximately
500
watts
output
within
each
vertical
section
to
prevent
condensation
.
Space
heaters
are
not
standard
equipment
on
indoor
switchgear
.
Lubricate
any
moving
parts
such
as
hinges
,
shutters
,
etc
.
,
if
storage
is
for
an
extended
period
of
time
.
When
batteries
are
supplied
,
connect
them
to
a
charger
.
Storage
:
Type
GMSG
Vacuum
Circuit
Breakers
and
Lift
Truck
Vacuum
circuit breakers
,
if
not
installed
in
their
respective
switchgear
compartments
,
must
be stored
indoors
.
Outdoor
storage
of
circuit breakers
(
other
than inside their
respective
switchgear
compartments
)
is
NOT RECOMMENDED
.
If
furnished
,
the
lift
truck
for
handling
circuit breakers
should be stored indoors
.
The
lifting
mechanism
can
be
damaged
by
extended outdoor
storage
.
For
short
-
term
(
30
days
or
less
)
storage
,
the
lift
truck
may
be
stored outdoors
,
provided
that
it
is
adequately
covered
to
protect
it
from
the weather
.
Lubricate
lifting
mechanism
,
sliding
and
rolling
elements
.
Storage
:
Shelter
-
Clad Outdoor
Switchgear
When
it
is
necessary
to store
Shelter
-
Clad
outdoor
equipment
in
a
location
exposing
it
to
the weather
,
or
in
a
humid location
,
energize
the
space
heaters
provided
within
the sections
and
make certain that
louvers and
vents
are
uncovered
to
allow air
to
circulate
.
If
at
all
possible
,
erect
the aisle section and
install the
switchgear
at
the
permanent
location
even
though
it
may
be
some
time
before
the
equipment
is
used
.
If
the
equipment
cannot
be erected
at
the
permanent
location
immediately
,
cover
shipping
splits
to
protect
from
the
elements
.
Regardless
of
what method
of
storage
is used
,
remove
the aisle wall
from
in
front of
instrument
panels
to
gain
access
to
the
space
heater
circuit
so
that
heaters
can
be
energized
.
Refer
to
wiring
diagram drawing
for
space
heater
circuit connections
.
Replace
the
aisle wall
and
seal
from
the elements
,
or
cover
for
protection
from
the weather
.
Connect
batteries
(
if
provided
)
to
a
charger
.
Lubricate
hinges
,
shutters
,
and other
moving
parts
.
7
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