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– The shipper/carrier is to be notified
immediately in accordance with the liability
provisions of the German general conditions
for forwarders (ADSp/KVO)
Note:
Always take photographs to document any major
damage.
4.5
Intermediate storage
Intermediate storage of the switchgear in the
switch position OFF and the stored-energy spring
mechanisms discharged
(Indicator DISCHARGED: ).
Conditions for optimum intermediate storage:
1. Devices with basic packaging or unpacked:
• A dry and well ventilated storeroom with
climate in accordance with VDE 0670, part
1000/IEC 60694.
• Room temperature which does not fall below
–5
°
C.
• Do not remove or damage the packaging.
• Unpackaged devices:
– Are to be loosely covered with protective
sheeting.
– Sufficient air circulation must be
maintained.
• Check regularly for any condensation.
2. Devices with seaworthy or similar packaging
with internal protective sheeting:
• Store the transport units:
– protected from the weather,
– dry,
– safe from damage.
• Check the packaging for damage.
• Check the drying agent (see also section 4.2):
– on arrival of the consignment,
– subsequently at appropriate intervals.
• If the maximum storage period starting from
the date of packaging has been exceeded:
– The protective function of the packaging is
no longer guaranteed.
– Suitable action must be taken if inter-
mediate storage is to continue.
4
Despatch and storage
4.1
Condition on delivery
• The factory-assembled switching devices are
checked at the works for completeness of the
equipment installed and simultaneously
subjected to a routine test in accordance with
VDE 0670, part 1000 or IEC publication 60694,
thus verifying their correct structure and
function.
4.2
Packaging
The switching devices are mounted individually on
a wooden pallet and sealed in film and/or packed in
cardboard for delivery.
Packaging for overseas shipment:
• Drying agent bags inserted in the film-sealed
packaging.
• See instructions for use of the drying agent bags
in accordance with DIN 55 473:
– If colour indicator is blue: contents dry,
– If colour indicator is pink: contents moist
(e.g. relative humidity above 40 %).
4.3
Transport
(Figures 2/2, 3/2 and 6/2)
Loading of the package units must only be carried
out with a
• crane,
• fork-lift truck and/or
• trolley jack.
Notes:
• Avoid impact during handling.
• Do not subject to other damaging mechanical
stresses.
• Lifting gear must not be attached to the breaker
poles or parts of the operating mechanism. Use
the lifting lugs T in the Figures 2/2 and 6/2.
• Handling unit TE must be screwed on to move
the breaker on rollers 50.8.
4.4
Delivery
The duties of the consignee on receipt of the
switching devices at site include the following:
• Checking the delivery for completeness and
freedom from damage (e.g. moisture and its
adverse effects).
• Any short quantities, defects or damage in
transit:
– Must be precisely documented on the
consignment note.
