Siemens GMI Series

Receiving
,
Handling
and
Storage
Introduction
Type
GMI
Vacuum
Interrupter
Circuit
Breakers
are
normally
installed
in
assembled
metal
-
clad
switchgear
,
and the
Switch
-
gear
Instruction Manual
(
SG
-
3258
)
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
separately
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
.
A
WARNING
Heavy
Weight
Can
cause
death
,
serious
injury
,
or
property
damage
.
Obtain
the services
of
a
qualified
rigger
prior
to
hoisting
the circuit breaker
to
assure
adequate
safety
margins
in
the
hoisting
equipment
and
procedures
to
avoid
damage
Type
GMI
circuit
breakers
weigh
between
385
to
575
pounds
(
175
to
261
kg
)
.
See
Table
A
-
4
,
Technical Data
in
Appendix
.
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
assigned
switchgear
enclosures
for
storage
.
Follow instructions
con
-
tained
in
the
Switchgear
Instruction 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
,
mechanical
abuse
and
rapid
temperature
variations
.
Outdoor
Storage
-
Outdoor
storage
is
not
recommended
.
When
no
other
option
is
available
,
the circuit
breaker
must
be
completely
covered and
protected
from
rain
,
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
.
If
the circuit
breakers
are
stored inside the
switchgear
enclosures
,
and the
switchgear
is
equipped
with
space
heaters
,
energize
the
space
heaters
.
Receiving
Procedure
Make
a
physical
inspection
of
the
shipping
container
before
removing
or
unpacking
the circuit breaker
.
Check for
shipment
damage
or
indications
of
rough handling by
the carrier
.
Check
each
item
against
the
manifest
to
identify
any
shortages
.
Accessories
such
as
the
manual
charging
lever
,
the
racking
crank and the
plug
jumper
are
shipped
separately
.
Shipping
Damage
Claims
(
When
Applicable
)
-
Follow
nor
-
mal
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
,
"
Possible
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
.
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
resolution
of
claims
,
3
.
Each circuit breaker should be
appropriately
lifted
to
avoid
crushing
the
side
panels
of
the breaker
,
or
damaging
the
primary
disconnect
subassemblies
.
3
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