TAVRIDA ELECTRIC VCB Series, User Manual

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3.1 Transportation
The VCBs are transported in the original packing only. Any kind of transport and combinations thereof are
applicable. Transportation shall be provided in waterproof compartments. If air transport is used all products
shall be transported inside heated, pressurized compartments. The packed goods shall be handled in
accordance with the handling symbols. Loading procedures for VCB packaging shall be carried out only with
use of fork lifts, hoists or cranes. If possible the packaged VCB shall be placed on a pallet. During transportation
the VCB must not be subjected to sharp impacts or dropped.
3.2 Storage
If immediate installation is not possible, the VCB shall be stored in the original packing under the following
conditions:
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the ISM is switched off;
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desiccant must be placed in the packaging;
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storage must be dry, well ventilated and the room temperature should be between -
25°C and + 55°C.
Average humidity measured over 1 year
period shall not exceed 75% at 50ºC. If several VCBs are stacked a
maximum of two vertical layers are permitted
In case the storage term exceeds one year from the production date it is recommended to perform the procedu-
re of CM‘s electrolytic capacitor conditioning:
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apply power to the CM for 20 seconds;
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switch off the power supply and wait for 60 seconds;
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repeat the above actions 2 times;
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apply power to the CM continuously for 8 hours.
This procedure shall be performed annually during storage of the CM.
3.3 Unpacking and inspection
VCB unpacking and check
Before unpacking, check the carton for damage. Removal of the products from the original packaging must be
carried out with care and in accordance with lifting procedures. Every VCB component shall be checked for
completeness against the packing list included within the routine test certificate supplied with the CM and ISM.
These shall also be verified against the BOM list on the VCB packing list for VCB components and kits.
Unloading procedures for ISM shall be carried out only with use of hoists or cranes. Lifting gear must not be
attached to the support insulators; methods of lifting the ISM out of the carton shown below and must be strictly
followed.
Figure 13
Lifting of ISM15_LD_1, ISM15_LD_3, ISM15_LD_8,
ISM25_LD_1, ISM25_LD_2, ISM15_LD_3
Figure 14
Lifting of ISM15_Shell_2