Rockwell Automation 2500 CENTERLINE MCC Shipping, Handling and Receiving Instructions - Manual (Page 3)

Publication 2500-IN002A-EN-P—May 2006
CENTERLINE® 2500 Motor Control Centers Receiving, Handling and Storing 3
Refer to the following forklifting procedure.
1. Forklift only from underneath the shipping skid, using the skid to
support the load with the appropriate safety factor. Carefully position
the motor control center on the forks for proper balance, noting that
motor control centers are top- and front-heavy. Make sure that the forks
support the load. Keep the load against the carriage. Tilt the load
backward toward the lift truck's mast.
2. Use a belt to secure the motor control center to the forklift truck.
3. Start and stop the forklift truck gradually and slowly, avoiding jerky
movements. When traveling with the load, drive slowly with the forks
carried as low as possible, consistent with safe operation.
Figure 1 Using a Forklift to Move a Motor Control Center
Overhead Lifting (Crane or Hoist)
Overhead lifting is the recommended method for moving motor control
centers supplied with lifting angles. CENTERLINE 2500 Motor Control
Center columns are provided with at least one lifting angle. Refer to the figure
ATTENTION
!
Ensure that the forklift truck can handle the weight and
size of the motor control center safely. Shipping weights
can be found on the packing slip included with each
shipment.