Rockwell Automation 2100 Receiving, Handling, and Storing MCCs - Manual (Page 3)

Publication 2100-IN040B-EN-P - October 2002
Receiving, Handling, and Storing Motor Control Centers 3
Refer to and follow the forklifting procedure outlined below.
1. Ensure that the forklift truck can handle the weight and size of the
motor control center safely.
2. Forklift only from underneath the shipping skid, using the skid to
support the load. 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.
3. Use a belt to secure the motor control center to the forklift truck.
4. 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.
For further information on the use of forklift trucks, refer to National Safety
Council Data Sheet I-653.
Figure 1 Forklifting a standard motor control center
Overhead lifting
Overhead lifting provides a convenient method for moving motor control
centers. This handling method is recommended for motor control centers
supplied with lifting angles (including NEMA Type 3R construction with
optional lifting angle). Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 and follow the overhead
lifting procedure outlined below.
DANGER
TOP HEAVY
Mast and carriage
Forklift only from
underneath skid
Shipping skid
BELT TO FORKLIFT
BEFORE LIFTING
AND MOVING