GE Industrial Solutions Entellisys Installation - Manual (Page 13)

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Entellisys Low Voltage Switchgear
Chapter 2. Receiving, Handling, and Storage
2-3 Storage
Switchgear
If it is necessary to store the switchgear equipment for any
length of time, the following precautions should be taken to
prevent corrosion or deterioration.
1. Remove protective covering. Check thoroughly for
damage.
2.
Store in a clean, dry, rodent-free location with moderate
temperature and provide protective coverings to prevent
dirt, water, or other foreign substances from entering
the switchgear.
CAUTION: Remove all cartons, containers and any other
miscellaneous packaging and packing material from inside
the switchgear sections before energizing any internal
heaters. To prevent fire, remove any plastic or polyethylene
shrouding from the switchgear sections before energizing
any internal heaters.
ATTENTION: Enlever tous les cartons, contenants et tout
autre objet varié servant à l’emballage et au matériel
d’emballage de l’intérieur des sections du dispositif de
commutation avant de procéder à la mise sous tension de
tout radiateur interne. Pour éviter un incendie, enlever tout
résidu de plastique ou de polyéthylène des sections du
dispositif de commutation avant de procéder à la mise sous
tension de tous les radiateurs internes.
3. If dampness or condensation may be encountered in the
storage location, heaters must be placed inside the
switchgear sections to prevent moisture damage.
Approximately 250 watts of heat in each section is
required. Incandescent lamps may be used for this
purpose. These lamps should be located in the bottom
breaker compartment of each section and supported so
the bulbs will not touch adjacent materials.
CAUTION: If the space heaters are to be temporarily
energized from an external source, it is important to
remove the fuses on the secondary side of the control
power transformer. This precaution is to prevent a feed
back of higher voltage to other portions of the equipment
through the CPT primary.
ATTENTION: Il est important de retirer les fusibles du
côté secondaire du contrôle du pouvoir du transformateur
si les espaces des radiateurs doivent être temporairement
mis sous tension par une source externe. Cette précaution
prévient une rétroaction d’un voltage supérieur à d’autres
portions de l’équipement par le contrôle de pouvoir du
transformateur primaire.
Circuit Breakers
If circuit breakers are not to be placed into service at once,
remove them from their shipping cartons and thoroughly
inspect them for damage. If the breakers are in satisfactory
condition, replace the breakers in their shipping cartons for
storage. Do not remove the circuit breaker shipping members
at this time.
Store the circuit breakers in a clean, dry location in an
upright position. They must be properly supported to
prevent bending of the studs or damage to any of the breaker
parts. Do not remove any protective grease until the circuit
breakers are ready to be installed. A plastic or canvas-type
cover should be provided to reduce the possibility of damage
to the breakers due to dust and water.