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Arc Vault™ Protection System

DEH-41483 Rev. 3

Receiving, Handling and Storage

SECTION 2. RECEIVING, HANDLING AND

STORAGE

RECEIVING

Equipment packages

Every package leaving the factory is plainly marked with

the case number, requisition number, and customer's

order number. If the equipment has been split for

shipment, the section numbers of the equipment

enclosed in each shipping package are identified.

NOTICE

To avoid the loss of any parts when unpacking, the

contents of each container should be carefully

checked against the packing list before discarding the

packing material.

The contents of each shipping package are listed on the

Master Packing List. In addition, this list includes the

number of the shipping crate in which miscellaneous

parts needed to install and operate the equipment (such

as hardware, contact lubricant, touch-up paint, breaker

closing devices, etc.) are located. Normally, such devices

are packed in a cardboard carton and the carton secured

in an empty switchgear compartment. See Figure 2-1. If

such items are packed in a switchgear section instead of

a separate crate, the list will indicate the appropriate

section number in which they are stored.

Inspecting for Damage

All equipment leaving the factory is carefully inspected

and packed by personnel experienced in the proper

handling and packing of electrical equipment. Upon

receipt of any equipment, immediately perform a visual

inspection to ascertain if any damage has been

sustained in shipping or if there are any loose parts.

Circuit breakers and Arc Vaults may be shipped

separately in individual containers with the breaker in the

open position. Circuit breakers and Arc Vaults should be

unpacked and visually inspected for damage or loose

parts as soon as possible after they have been received.

Be sure to inspect all devices mounted or packed inside

compartments of each section to see if any have been

dislodged or damaged.

Filing a Claim

If any damage is evident, or indication of rough handling

is visible, file a claim for damage at once with the

transportation company and notify the nearest General

Electric Company Sales Office immediately. Information

on damaged parts, part number, case number,

requisition number, etc., should accompany the claim.

Figure 2-1 Packaging of loose material for shipment

1-Spare compartment
2-Carton containing loose material
3-Shipping label listing contents of carton

HANDLING

NOTICE

It is preferable to leave the shipping skids in place

under the switchgear until it reaches its final location.

The equipment should be installed in its final location

prior to installing the circuit breakers.

Lifting

The indoor switchgear sections are best handled by lifting

with a crane as shown in Figure 2-2. Removable lifting

plates are provided, as standard equipment, on the top of

each switchgear section. To preserve the external

appearance of the equipment, it is suggested that the

lifting plates be left in place except where adjacent

equipments must be bolted together, i.e. shipping splits,

etc.

Utilize four equal length cables and an overhead crane,

each with a minimum load rating of twice the weight of

the Switchgear. Estimated weights for shipping splits

appear on the Front View drawings.