BA 5814 en 09/2014
4.
Transport and storage
Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions"!
4.1
Scope of supply
The products supplied are listed in the dispatch papers. Check immediately on receipt to ensure that all
the products listed have actually been delivered. Parts damaged and/or missing parts must be reported
to Siemens in writing immediately.
If there is any visible damage, the gear unit must not be put into operation.
4.2
Transport
When transporting the unit, use only lifting and handling equipment of sufficient
loadbearing capacity!
Observe the notes regarding load distribution on the packing.
The gear unit is delivered in the fully assembled condition. Additional items are delivered separately
packaged, if applicable.
Different forms of packaging may be used, depending on the size of the unit and method of transport.
Unless otherwise agreed, the packaging complies with the
HPE Packaging Guidelines.
The symbols marked on the packing must be observed at all times. These have the following meanings:
Top
Fragile
Keep dry
Keep cool
Centre of
gravity
Use no hand
hook
Attach
here
Fig. 2:
Transport symbols
Transport of the gear unit must be carried out so as to avoid personal damage and
damage to the gear unit.
If, for example, the free shaft ends are knocked, this may damage the gear unit.
The gear unit must be transported only with the appropriate transport equipment. During
transport the gear unit should be left without oil filling and on the transport packing.
Use only the transport eyes or transport lugs provided to attach lifting equipment to
the gear unit for transport purposes.
Handling of the gear unit by attaching it to the pipework is not permitted.
The pipework must not be damaged.
Do not use the front threads at the shaft ends to attach slinging and lifting gear for
transport.
Slinging and lifting gear must be adequate for the weight of the gear unit.
