GE Industrial Solutions Arc Vault Protection System - Manual (Page 13)

DEH-41483 Rev. 3 Arc Vault™ Protection System
Receiving, Handling and Storage
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Figure 2-5 Method of rolling equipment into place
Jacks
Jacks may be used in place of forklifts to raise and lower
switchgear. Jacks
1. Place a jack under the front and rear corners of one
end of the line-up.
CAUTION
Do not place jacks in any other location other than
the front and rear corners of the switchgear. Doing so
may result in serious damage to the switchgear
equipment.
2. Raise the switchgear evenly and just enough to
position a roller beneath the equipment. Gently lower
the switchgear onto the roller. Repeat the procedure
at the opposite end of the switchgear, raising the
gear far enough to place the appropriate number of
rollers under the skids, spacing then evenly across
the width of the line up. Gently lower the gear onto
the rollers.
3. While carefully pushing the switchgear to its final site
position, the rollers that are freed from the rear of the
switchgear are then repositioned at the forward end.
This procedure should be continued until the
switchgear is in its final location.
4. When the switchgear is in its final position, remove all
lag bolts holding the shipping skids to the switchgear
line-up.
5. Place one jack at each corner, front and rear, of the
switchgear. Carefully raise the line-up evenly and
remove the rollers and the shipping skids. Evenly
lower the line-up to the floor and remove the jacks.
STORAGE
Switchgear
If it is necessary to store the switchgear equipment for
any length of time, the following precautions should be
taken to prevent corrosion or deterioration.
1. Remove protective covering. Check thoroughly for
damage.
2. Store in a clean, dry, rodent-free location with
moderate temperature and provide protective
coverings to prevent dirt, water, or other foreign
substances from entering the switchgear.