Preparing for use
3.2 Transportation and storage
Planetary gearboxes for servomotors
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Operating Instructions, 09/2020, A5E50494253B AA
3.2
Transportation and storage
3.2.1
Transport
WARNING
Geared motor falls due to incorrect transport and/or lifting
Due to incorrect transport and/or lifting, the geared motor can fall and cause death, severe
injury and/or material damage.
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Lifting devices, ground conveyors, and load suspension equipment must comply with
requirements.
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The maximum capacity of the lifting equipment and the load suspension device must
correspond to the weight of the motor (see the rating plate).
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Do not attach any additional loads to the lifting equipment.
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To hoist the geared motor, use suitable cable-guidance and/or spreading equipment,
particularly if the motor is equipped with mounted parts and components.
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The geared motor must not be lifted or transported using the power connector or signal
connector.
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Do not stand in the slewing range of hoisting gear or under suspended loads.
This chapter provides instructions on how to lift and transport the geared motor.
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Always use suitable load suspension devices when lifting and transporting.
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Transport the geared motor carefully.
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Do not lift and transport the geared motor using the motor connectors.
Precondition
Note
Carefully comply with national regulations when transporting geared motors.
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Clarify in advance the equipment to be used for transport, the transport route and the
conditions at the storage location.
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Provide suitable load suspension devices, e.g. eyebolts, lifting slings etc.
Lifting and transporting the geared motor without packaging
Depending on the size and weight, you can lift and transport a geared motor without any
additional equipment.
Use eyebolts for lifting and transporting if the appropriate threaded bores are available.
Use lifting slings for lifting and transporting if there are no threaded bores available.
