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4.5
Intermediate storage
Intermediate storage of the switchgear in the
switch position OFF and the stored-energy spring
mechanisms discharged
(Indicator DISCHARGED: ).
Conditions for optimum intermediate storage:
1. Devices with basic packaging or unpacked:
• A dry and well ventilated storeroom with
climate in accordance with VDE 0670, part
1000 / IEC 60694.
• Room temperature which does not fall below
–5
°
C.
• Do not remove or damage the packaging.
• Unpackaged devices:
– Are to be loosely covered with protective
sheeting.
– Sufficient air circulation must be
maintained.
• Check regularly for any condensation.
2. Devices with seaworthy or similar packaging
with internal protective sheeting:
• Store the transport units:
– protected from the weather,
– dry,
– safe from damage.
• Check the packaging for damage.
• If the maximum storage period starting from
the date of packaging has been exceeded:
– The protective function of the packaging is
no longer guaranteed.
– Suitable action must be taken if inter-
mediate storage is to continue.
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Despatch and storage
4.1
Condition on delivery
• The factory-assembled switching devices are
checked at the works for completeness of the
equipment installed and simultaneously
subjected to a routine test in accordance with
VDE 0670, part 1000 or IEC publication 60694,
thus verifying their correct structure and
function.
4.2
Packaging
The switching devices are mounted individually on
a wooden pallet and sealed in film and/or packed in
cardboard for delivery.
Packaging for overseas shipment:
• Drying agent bags inserted in the film-sealed
packaging
• Drying agent bags in accordance with
DIN 55 473.
4.3
Transport
Loading of the package units must only be carried
out with a
• crane,
• fork-lift truck and/or
• trolley jack.
Notes:
• Avoid impact during handling.
• Do not subject to other damaging mechanical
stresses.
• Lifting gear must not be attached to the breaker
poles or parts of the operating mechanism. Use
the lifting lugs 1.3 for hoists (Figure 6/2).
4.4
Delivery
The duties of the consignee on receipt of the
switching devices at site include the following:
• Checking the delivery for completeness and
freedom from damage (e.g. moisture and its
adverse effects).
• Any short quantities, defects or damage in
transit:
– Must be precisely documented on the
consignment note.
– The shipper/carrier is to be notified
immediately in accordance with the liability
provisions of the German general conditions
for forwarders (ADSp/KVO).
Note:
Always take photographs to document any major
damage.
