Eaton RS Enclosure Unpacking Manual Download Page 2

The enclosure can easily be tipped. Use extreme caution when moving the enclosure.
DO NOT PUSH ON THE CENTER OF DOORS OR SIDE PANELS.
DO NOT USE A “WALKING” METHOD (PUSHING SIDE TO SIDE) TO  MOVE THE  ENCLOSURE.

Inspect the enclosure

The packaged enclosure 

should be inspected for 

shipping damage prior to 

unpacking. If damage to the 

packaging or enclosure is 

visible, immediately contact 

your Eaton representative and 

request the carrier’s agent to 

be present when the unit is 

unpackaged.
Optional Ramp shown  

(RSRMPSTD)

Unpack the enclosure

1.  Cut the plastic wrap along 

the corrugated corner 

protectors to avoid damaging 

the enclosure. 

2.  Carefully remove and 

properly discard the 

packaging material. Remove 

all shipping brackets that 

anchor the enclosure to the 

pallet.

Remove the enclosure  

from the pallet 

Ramps (RSRMPSTD ordered 

separately) are available to 

assist in removing the 

enclosure from the pallet. 
1.  Detach the ramp from its 

shipping position by lifting 

the ramp upward. 

2.  Place the ramp into the 

open end of the pallet, with 

the beveled edge resting on 

the floor. 

3.  Move the enclosure into 

position.

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Remove shipping bolts

Using a 

9

16

 socket, remove 

the four shipping bolts and 

washers that anchor the 

enclosure to the pallet. Also 

remove spacer board from 

under frame before moving 

enclosure from pallet 

Unpacking, off-loading from pallet, and moving enclosures

WARNING

  Use two or more people to move the 

enclosure off the pallet.

  Empty enclosures can weigh as much 

as 500 pounds, depending on size and 

configuration.

  Failure to follow this warning could result 

in the possibility of the enclosure tipping, 

causing serious injury or property damage. 

NOTICE

  Use two people to roll and guide an 

enclosure that is equipped with casters. 

   Do 

not

 attempt to roll the enclosures 

sideways. 

  For enclosures that do 

not

 have casters 

installed, use appropriate material handling 

and moving devises that are approved by 

the installation site. 

WARNING

Initial enclosure set-up

For convenience at initial set-up, it may be desirable to remove doors and side panels to help reduce the enclosure 

weight and improve access to the interior of the enclosure. 

Tools needed for unpacking and 

initial enclosure setup

•   

Utility knife

•   

Level

•   

9

16

 wrench or 

socket driver

•   

7mm hex nut 

driver

•   

Phillips head 

screw driver

•   

Cordless screw 

gun with Phillips 

head bit

•   

Site approved 

moving device 

for enclosures 

without casters

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