Rockwell Automation Receiving, Handling, and Storing Industrial Control Panels - Manual (Page 4)

Receiving, Handling, and Storing Industrial Control Panels
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Overhead Lifting
Overhead lifting provides a convenient method for moving industrial control panels. This
handling method is recommended for industrial control panels supplied with lifting angles
(including Type 3R construction with optional lifting angle) or lifting eyes. Refer to Figure 2
and 3 and follow the overhead lifting procedure outlined below.
1. Attach rigging to lifting means.
2. Do not pass ropes or cables through the support holes in the lifting angle. Use slings
with load-rated hooks or shackles.
3. Select or adjust the rigging lengths to compensate for any unequal weight distribution
of the load and support the industrial control panel in an upright position.
4. Reduce tension on the rigging and compression on the lifting angle by ensuring the
angle between the lifting cables and vertical plane does not exceed 45°.
ATTENTION
!
Ensure that the load rating of the lifting device is
sufficient to handle the load safely. Refer to the
shipping weights on the packing slip enclosed in the
shipment.
ATTENTION
!
Some industrial control panels contain heavy, mounted
equipment, such as transformers, that could be
adversely affected if tilted.