Siemens SION 3AE6113-0, Operating Instructions Manual

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Transport, storage and packing
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Reuse of transport unit
Reusing the transport unit The pallet and the carton as well as most of the components can be reused if the
vacuum circuit-breaker is to be transported again.
Do not reuse severed tensioning belts or plastic wraps.
Pack the vacuum circuit-breaker in reverse order:
• Attach the vacuum circuit-breaker safely to the pallet using the appropriate
tools.
• Cover with film and seal with adhesive tape.
• Attach supplementary equipment.
• Close carton securely.
• Before returning to the factory, ask the responsible Siemens representative for a
returned goods number (see also “Service”, on page 53).
• When returning a vacuum circuit-breaker, always specify the type and serial
number (see “Name plate”, on page 28).
Storage
Note
Store the vacuum circuit-breaker in the following condition:
• OPEN switching position
• Closing spring discharged
Note
Risk of corrosion damage if stored improperly!
If the storage conditions listed below are met, the vacuum circuit-breaker can be
stored for up to a year in its transport unit.
If the storage conditions are not met, the vacuum circuit-breaker cannot be stored
in the transport unit for longer than 6 months.
If storage for more than one year is planned, unpack the vacuum circuit-breaker
from the transport unit. Further storage may necessitate fresh corrosion protec-
tion, and it must be ensured that the vacuum circuit-breaker cannot be damaged.
Storage room Transport unit Storage
time
Temperature
range
Comment Number of
units per
stack
Enclosed, dry, well
ventilated, and as
free from dust as
possible, with a rela-
tive air humidity
below 60 %.
Unopened
max.
6 months
-40 °C to +55 °C — max. 4
Unopened
max.
1 year
-5 °C to +40 °C — max. 4
Open
More than
1 year
-5 °C to +40 °C
with new corro-
sion protection if
necessary
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