PowlVac
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Electrically-Operated Ground and Test Device
IB-65060
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IV. INSTALLATION
A. RECEIVING
Inspect the electrically-operated ground and test
device for any signs of damage when it is received.
If damage is found or suspected, immediately file
applicable claims with the transportation company
and notify the nearest representative of Powell
Electrical Manufacturing Company.
The estimated size and weight of the electrical
ground and test device, when it is crated and placed
on a pallet is:
Size: 42" width x 42" depth x 47" height
Weight: 750 lbs
The ground and test device is shipped enclosed in a
carton and strapped to a shipping pallet. The carton,
which contains the ground and test device, is at-
tached to the pallet by two metal bands. Remove the
metal bands and lift the carton to remove it from the
ground and test device. With the carton removed,
there are two more metal bands that attach the
ground and test device to the pallet. Remove the two
metal bands from the ground and test device and the
pallet, and remove the ground and test device from
the shipping pallet.
B. HANDLING
To avoid personal injury while handling the ground
and test device, personnel should not stand under the
raised ground and test device nor place hands or feet
under the ground and test device frame as it is being
lowered.
After the ground and test device has been removed
from its shipping pallet, the preferred method for
moving and handling a ground and test device is to
roll it on its own wheels on a level surface. When
rolling the ground and test device, it should be
pushed and steered by the device frame or by the
handles on the front cover. DO NOT HANDLE OR
MOVE THE DEVICE BY THE PRIMARY DISCON-
NECTING STABS, AS DAMAGE TO THE
GROUND AND TEST DEVICE MAY OCCUR.
An overhead crane (Figure 11) can be used to move
the ground and test device. When using an overhead
crane to move the ground and test device use a
lifting harness and a single crane hook. Place the
ground and test device securely on the harness as
shown in Figure 11. Place the crane hook in the
harness lifting link on the top of the harness. Lift the
ground and test device and move it to the required
location.
C. STORAGE
Since the ground and test device is an accessory
device not normally in continuous service, it is very
important that it be stored carefully so that it will be
available when needed. The following precautions
must be taken to assure proper storage of the ground
and test device.
1.
THE GROUND AND TEST DEVICE MUST
NOT BE STORED IN A CIRCUIT BREAKER
COMPARTMENT. IT CAN ONLY BE STORED
IN A STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
2.
The ground and test device should be carefully
protected against condensation, preferably by
storing it in a warm, dry room of moderate
temperature, such as 40°-100°F, since dampness
has an adverse effect on the insulating parts.
3.
The ground and test device should be stored in a
clean location, free from corrosive gasses or
fumes. Particular care should be taken to protect
the device from moisture and cement dust, as
this combination has a very corrosive effect on
many parts.
4.
Unplated surfaces, such as, rollers, latches, etc.,
should be coated with grease or oil to prevent
rusting.
Figure 11. Crane with Electrical ground and test
Device in Harness
