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Instruction Manual
IB015002EN
Effective November 2021
Pow-R-Line CS switchboards
EATON
www.EatonCanada.ca/PRLCS
A
THE HEIGHT OF THE LIFT POINT
ABOVE THE SPREADER SHOULD
BE AT LEAST 1/2 OF "A"
(THE DISTANCE BETW EEN EYE-
BOLTS). THIS ASSURES A MAXI-
MUM ANGLE OF 45o AS SHOWN
LIFT POINT
MAX
45
0
SPREADER
LIFTING
MEANS
SWITCHBOARD
Figure 4. Top lifting with spreader
Chains/cables must be securely attached to hooks, eyes and shackles
and the spanner/spreader . Prior to lifting, check the security of the
rigging assembly . Use the crane to bring the assembly taut without
raising the switchboard from the floor .
Select or adjust the rigging lengths to compensate for any unequal
weight distribution of load and to maintain the switchboard in an upright
position . Do not allow the angle between the lifting cables and vertical
to exceed 45 degrees in order to reduce the tension
on the rigging and the compressive load on the lifting or spanner
bars and spreaders . Check the security of the rigging, again . Make
any adjustments necessary before moving the equipment .
Slowly lift equipment to the minimum height from the floor required
to safely relocate it . Lift the equipment to approximately 2 inches
above its resting place . Safely make a visual inspection of the
rigging . If necessary, return the switchboard to its original resting
place to make any modifications necessary to the rigging .
A
1/2 A
OR MORE
MAX
45
0
DON'T PASS
ROPES OR CABLES
THROUGH LIFT HOLES; USE
SLINGS WITH SAFETY HOOKS
OR SHACKLES
SPANNER BAR
(CHANNEL)
BLOCKS
SWITCHBOARD
SHIPPING SKID
Figure 5. Bottom lifting with sling rigging
Forklifts
A forklift may be utilized for handling switchboards . Only personnel
trained for that equipment should operate forklifts .
Be sure that the ground surface is solid and follow all safety
recommendations for operating the forklift . Be aware of wet or
slick floors and surfaces, which can affect stopping and turning .
Check labeling on the switchboard packaging material for additional
information .
Verify that the forklift load and lifting ratings are within safe limits for
the weight of the switchboard being lifted .
If lifting the switchboard from the front use caution . Damage to
components, such as breakers, fusible switches and metering, can
result .
The forks or blades of the forklift must run through the entire
switchboard shipping length and shall be extended to the outermost
sides of the wooden shipping skids . (See
Figure 6
.)
Balance the load carefully, and secure the switchboard with a
safety strap, belt or leash approved for this purpose . Take care in
positioning of the strap to ensure stability of the equipment and
confirm that it is not in an area that will damage components .
Slowly lift equipment to the minimum height from the floor required
to safely relocate it .
CAUTION
SWITCHBOARD IS TOP HEAVY. USE CARE IN HANDLING.
Switchboard
Forks
under entire
switchboard
Secure
switchboard
to forklift
with safety
strap here
Figure 6. Forklift
ote:
N
Always use caution when moving switchboards, which are top-heavy
equipment .
