Rockwell Automation 2100 Receiving, Handling, and Storing MCCs - Manual (Page 2)

Publication 2100-IN040B-EN-P - October 2002
2 Receiving, Handling, and Storing Motor Control Centers
Handling
The following guidelines are provided to help avoid personal injury and
equipment damage during handling and facilitate moving the motor control
center at the job site.
Due to varying motor control center configurations, a number of different
shipping skids are used. To prevent distortion and minimize tipping of the
motor control center during the moving process, the shipping skid should
remain bolted to the motor control center until the motor control center is
delivered to its final installation area.
Handle the motor control center carefully in order to avoid damage to the
components, sections, and finish. Keep the motor control center in an upright
position. The motor control center should not have been tipped or laid flat
during shipment. Before moving the motor control center, make sure that the
route is clear of all obstructions and that fellow workers are a safe distance
away.
The motor control center should be handled by a “qualified person” as defined
by NEMA standards. For this definition and other references on the handling
of motor control centers, refer to NEMA standards publication number ICS
2.3, Instructions for the Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Motor
Control Centers.
Forklifting
Standard motor control centers, front-mounted (15” or 20” deep) in 20”
through 60” widths, have shipping skids that facilitate the insertion of lift truck
forks, with fork access from the narrow end.
Non-standard motor control centers have flat shipping skids. Forklift flat
shipping skids from the front or broad side. When forklifting a flat shipping
skid, use a pry bar (Johnson bar) to lift the skid enough to insert the forks
under it.
ATTENTION
!
Motor control centers are top- and front-heavy. To avoid
personal injury and structural damage to the motor control
center, never attempt to lift or move the motor control
center by any means other than those listed in this
publication.