Siemens GMI Series

Receiving
,
Handling
&
Storage
Page
2
3
Each
circuit
breaker
should
be
appropriately
lifted
to
avoid
crushing
the
side
panels
of
the
breaker
,
or
damage
to
primary
disconnect
subassemblies
.
Introduction
Type
GMI
Vacuum
Interrupter
Circuit
Breakers
are
normally
installed
in
assembled
metal
-
clad
switchgear
,
and
the
Switchgear
Manual
contains
the
Receiving
,
Handling
and
Storage
instructions
for
assembled
metal
clad
switchgear
.
This
manual
covers
the
Receiving
,
Handling
and
Storage
instructions
for
Type
GMI
circuit
breakers
shipped
separate
-
ly
from
the
switchgear
.
This
section
of
the
manual
is
intended
to
help
the
user
identify
,
inspect
and
protect
the
circuit
breaker
prior
to
its
installation
.
Type
GMI
circuit
breakers
weigh
between
385
to
575
pounds
(
175
to
261
kg
)
.
See
Table
A
-
1
,
Technical
Data
in
Appendix
.
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WARNING
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Obtain
the
services
of
a
qualified
rigger
prior
to
hoisting
the
circuit
breaker
to
as
-
sure
adequate
safety
margins
in
the
hoist
-
ing
equipment
and
procedures
to
avoid
damage
.
Receiving
Procedure
Inspection
Make
a
physical
inspection
of
the
shipping
container
before
removing
or
unpacking
the
circuit
breaker
.
Check
for
ship
-
ment
damage
or
indications
of
rough
handling
by
the
car
-
rier
.
Check
each
item
against
the
manifest
to
identify
any
shortages
.
Some
accessories
such
as
the
manual
charging
lever
,
the
racking
crank
and
the
plug
jumper
are
shipped
separately
.
Shipping
Damage
Claims
(
When
Applicable
)
Follow
normal
shipment
damage
procedures
,
which
should
include
:
1
.
Check
for
visible
damage
upon
arrival
.
2
.
Visible
damage
must
be
noted
on
delivery
receipt
,
and
acknowledged
with
driver
'
s
signature
.
Notation
,
“
Pos
-
sible
internal
damage
,
subject
to
inspection
”
must
be
on
delivery
receipt
3
.
Notify
Siemens
Sales
office
immediately
of
any
shipment
damage
.
4
.
Arrange
for
carrier
’
s
inspection
.
Do
not
move
the
unit
from
its
unloading
point
.
%
4
The
palleted
circuit
breaker
can
also
be
moved
using
a
properly
rated
fork
-
lift
vehicle
.
The
pallets
are
designed
for
movement
by
a
standard
fork
-
lift
vehicle
.
Storage
Procedure
1
,
Whenever
possible
,
install
circuit
breakers
in
their
as
-
signed
switchgear
enclosures
for
storage
.
Follow
in
-
structions
contained
in
the
Switchgear
manual
.
2
When
the
breaker
will
be
placed
on
its
pallet
for
storage
,
be
sure
the
unit
is
securely
bolted
to
the
pallet
and
covered
with
polyethylene
film
at
least
10
mils
thick
.
Indoor
Storage
Whenever
possible
,
store
the
circuit
breaker
indoors
.
The
storage
environment
must
be
clean
,
dry
and
free
of
such
items
as
construction
dust
,
corrosive
atmosphere
,
mechani
-
cal
abuse
and
rapid
temperature
variations
.
Outdoor
Storage
Outdoor
storage
is
not
recommended
When
no
other
op
-
tion
is
available
,
the
circuit
breaker
must
be
completely
covered
and
protected
from
ram
,
snow
,
dirt
and
all
other
contaminants
.
Space
Heating
Space
heating
must
be
used
for
both
indoor
and
outdoor
storage
to
prevent
condensation
and
corrosion
.
When
stored
outdoors
,
between
150
to
200
watts
per
breaker
of
space
heating
is
recommended
.
Handling
Procedure
1
.
Carefully
remove
the
shipping
carton
from
the
circuit
breaker
.
Keep
the
shipping
pallet
for
later
use
if
the
breaker
is
to
be
stored
prior
to
its
installation
.
2
.
Inspect
for
concealed
damage
.
Notification
to
carrier
must
take
place
within
15
days
to
assure
prompt
resolu
-
tion
of
claims
.
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