S&C Instruction Sheet 775-510
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Figure 2. The location of lifting bracket. The switch should only
be lifted at this point.
Figure 1. A Scada-Mate SD switch in its shipping crate.
Raised slots for lift forks
Crate
Handling
Follow these steps when handling an S&C Scada-Mate
SD switch:
STEP 1.
Uncrate the switch. The crate is designed to be
moved and lifted using a lift truck. Indentations
on the bottom of the crate are provided for
inserting the lift-truck forks. See Figure 1.
Switches in the compact-crossarm upright
and compact-crossarm upright—extra mount-
ing-pole clearance configurations are provided
with a single-point retractable lifting bracket
that is permanently attached to the switch base.
See Figure 2.
STEP 2.
Secure the lifting slings to the switch before
unbolting the switch from the crate. Remove all
packing materials before lifting the switch.
Shipping and Handling
Lifting bracket
(extended)
NOTICE
Do not lift the switch by rigging on the
switch pole bases, the interrupters, the
wooden packing crate, the sensors, or
the interrupter OPEN/CLOSE indicator .
Damage to the switch may result .
CAUTION
Do not use the lifting bracket to lift the
crated switch from the truck or other
conveyance . The lifting bracket will only
hold the weight of the switch and will
NOT
hold the weight of the crated switch and
associated packing materials .
Failure to uncrate the switch before
lifting may cause damage to the switch or
personal injury.
WARNING
To maintain proper electrical clearance,
make sure the lifting bracket is placed in the
retracted position after the installation .
Failure to do so may increase the risk of
flashover.
