Siemens 3AH Series Instructions Manual

Also see for 3AH: Instructions, Installation, Operation, Maintenance Installation operation & maintenance

Receiving, Handling and StorageIntroductionThis manual covers the Receiving, Handl ing and Storageinstructions forType 3AH vacu um circuit breakers shippedseparately from the switchgear. This section of the m anualis intended to help the user identify, inspect and protect thecircuit breaker prior to its installation.Receiving ProcedureM a ke a physical inspection of the sh ipping container beforeremoving or unpacking the circuit breaker. Check for shipment damage or indications of rough h andling by the carrier.Check each item against the manifest to identify any shortages.Accessories such as the manual charging crank, the rackingcrank and the split plug jumper are shipped separately.Shipping Damage Claims ( when applicable) - Follow norma lshipment d a m a g e procedu res, wh ich should include:1. Check for visible damage upon arrival .2. Visible d a m a g e must be noted on delivery receipt, andacknowledged with driver's signature. Notation, " Possible internal d a mage, subject to inspection" must be ondelivery receipt.3. Notify the Siemens Sales office immed iately of any shipment damage.4. Arrange for carrier's inspection. Do not move the unitfrom its unloading point.Handling Procedure1. Carefully remove the shipping carton from the circuitbreaker. Keep the shipping pal let for later use if the circuit breaker is to be stored prior to its installation.2. Inspect for concealed damage. Notification to carrier musttake place within 1 5 days to assure prompt resolution ofclaims.3. Each circuit breaker should be appropriately lifted toavoid crush ing the side panels of the circuit breaker, ordamaging the pri mary disconnect su bassem blies.A WARNINGHeavy weight. Can cause death, seriousinjury, or property damage.Use of a q u a lified rigger to hoist the circ u itb reaker.Circuit breaker weights (Table A-4) .4.The palleted circuit breaker can also be moved using aproperly rated fork-lift vehicle. The pallets are designedfor movement by a standard fork-lift vehicle.Storage Procedure1. When the circuit breaker will be placed on its pallet forstorage, be sure the unit is securely bolted to the palletand covered with polyethylene film at least 10 mils thick.Indoor Storage -Whenever possible, store the circuit breakerindoors. The storage environment must be clean, d ry andfree of such items as construction dust, corrosive atmosphere, mechanical a buse and ra pid temperature variations.Outdoor Storage - Outdoor storage is not recommended.When no other option is available, the circuit breaker m ustbe completely covered and protected from ra in, snow, dirtand all other contaminants.Space Heating - Space heating must be used for both indoorand outdoor storage to prevent condensation and corrosion.When stored outdoors, 250 watts per circuit breaker of spaceheating is recommended.4www . ElectricalPartManuals . com