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IB01602007E
Instruction Bulletin
Page
8
Effective: June 2003
O&M Manual for
Non-Automatic Transfer
Switches (30 – 1200 Amperes)
Section 2: Receiving, Handling and Storage
2.1 Receiving
Every effort is made to ensure that transfer switch equip-
ment arrives at its destination undamaged and ready for
installation. Crating and packing is designed to protect inter-
nal components as well as the enclosure. Transfer switch
enclosures are skid mounted and suited for fork lift move-
ment. Care should be exercised, however, to protect the
equipment from impact at all times. Do not remove protec-
tive packaging until the equipment is ready for installation.
When transfer switch equipment reaches its destination,
the customer should inspect the shipping container for any
obvious signs of rough handling and/or external damage
incurred during the transportation phase. Record any
external and internal damage observed for reporting to the
transportation carrier and the Cutler-Hammer business, once
a thorough inspection is completed. All claims should be
as specific as possible and include shop order and general
order numbers.
A shipping label is affixed to the top of the shipping con-
tainer which includes a variety of equipment and customer
information, such as General Order Number (GO#) and
Catalog Number (Cat#). Make certain that this information
matches other shipping paper information.
Each transfer switch enclosure is bolted through its top and
bottom mounting flanges to a rigid wooden pallet. The pallet
is open at two ends for movement by a fork lift. Heavy duty
cardboard sides surround the enclosure and are further
supported with reinforced cardboard corner posts. An egg
crate design cardboard protector covers the entire top of
the enclosure with additional cardboard protectors over the
indicating light panel and operating handle. A heavy duty
cardboard lid covers the entire opening. The shipment is
secured and further protected with shrink wrap. Do not
discard the packing material until the equipment is ready
for installation.
Once the top packaging is removed from the shipment,
the enclosure door can be opened. A plastic bag of docu-
ments will be found within the enclosure, usually attached
to the inside of the door. Important documents, such as test
reports, wiring diagrams, appropriate instruction leaflets
and a warranty registration card, are enclosed within the
bag and should be filed in a safe place.
2.2 Handling
As previously mentioned, transfer switch equipment is pack-
aged for fork lift movement. Protect the equipment from
impact at all times and do not double stack. Once the equip-
ment is in the installation location and ready to be installed,
packaging material can be removed. Once the enclosure
is unbolted from the wooden pallet, it can be hand moved
to its installation position. Be careful not to damage the top
or bottom enclosure mounting flanges. Refer to Section 4
of this manual for specific installation instructions.
2.3 Storage
Although well packaged, this equipment is not suitable
for storage outdoors. The equipment warranty will not be
applicable if there is evidence of outdoor storage. If the
equipment is to be stored indoors for any period of time,
it should be stored with its protective packaging material
in place. Protect the equipment at all times from excessive
moisture, construction dirt, corrosive conditions and other
contaminants. It is strongly suggested that the package
protected stored in a climate controlled environment of
-20° to 85°C with a relative humidity of 80% or less. Do not,
under any circumstances, stack other equipment on top
of a transfer switch equipment enclosure, whether
packaged or not.
CAUTION
MAKE NOTE OF THE WARNING LABEL ATTACHED TO
THE TOP OF THE SHIPPING CONTAINER THAT WARNS
AGAINST DOUBLE STACKING TRANSFER SWITCH
EQUIPMENT.
