GE Industrial Solutions Evolution Series E9000 - Manual (Page 6)

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Evolution Series E9000 Installation & Maintenance Guide
Chapter 2 – Receiving, Handling & Storage
Receiving
Before leaving the factory, the motor control center is
given a final mechanical and electrical inspection and
is packed in accordance with the best practices for
electrical equipment.
On receipt of any apparatus, make an immediate
inspection for any damage or loss of equipment in
transit. Should damage or missing material be noted,
file a claim immediately with the carrier and notify the
nearest office of the General Electric Company.
Information such as a description of the damage, the
shipping crate numbers, the requisition numbers and
the panel catalog number should accompany the claim.
Handling
Control center sections are always shipped in an upright
position, in single or group sections. Sections must be
maintained in an upright position during all handling.
Never attempt to jack, lift, or move the equipment at
points other than the lifting angle or floor sills. Use two
or more chains or cables to distribute the weight evenly.
Pinch bars, pipe rollers or slings are useful implements
for handling equipment; but be careful to maintain
distributed loading and to always apply leverage at the
floor sills and/or lifting angle. Figures 4 and 5 illustrate
typical handling techniques.
Figure 4. Using standard lifting angles to hoist the MCC
Figure 5. Positioning the MCC with rollers
Storage
If it is necessary to store the equipment for any length
of time, be sure to observe the following precautions:
• Uncrate the equipment.
• Store the equipment in a clean, dry, humidity-controlled
area at moderate temperature. Cover with a suitable
canvas or heavy-duty plastic cover to prevent
entrance of foreign material.
• If equipment must be stored in cool or high humidity
areas, in addition to completely covering the equipment,
provide a heat source to prevent condensation of
moisture in the equipment. Energize space heaters (if
furnished in the equipment) or place a standard 120-
volt lamp rated at 75 watts inside the bottom of each
vertical section.