BA 9213 en 03/2012
4.
Transport and storage
Observe the instructions in section 3, "Safety instructions"!
4.1
Scope of supply
The products supplied are listed in the despatch 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.
The gear unit is delivered in the fully assembled condition. Additional items (e.g. oil cooler, pipes and
fittings) can be delivered separately packaged.
If the unit is fitted with a shrink disk, this will be shipped as a loose component.
4.2
Transport
When transporting Siemens products, use only lifting and handling equipment of
sufficient loadbearing capacity!
Observe the notes regarding load distribution on the packing.
Wedges or rails must be used to prevent rolling.
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 packaging 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 using suitable equipment only. Never transport the gear unit
with an oil filling.
Use only the eyes and/or twirls provided to attach lifting equipment to the gear unit.
All the attachment points must be used.
Handling of the gear unit by attaching it to the piping is not permitted.
The pipework must not be damaged.
Do not use the front threads at the shaft ends to attach slinging equipment for the
transport.
Slinging equipment must be adequate for the weight of the gear unit.
If fitted with a shrink disk, the shrink disk must be secured axially before handling.
