User Manual

2-2 Receiving and Handling
1502-UM051E-EN-P – June 2013
Handling (cont.) 2. Selectoradjusttherigginglengthstocompensateforanunequalweight
distribution of the load and maintain the contactor in an upright position at
all times.
 3. Toreducethetensionoftheriggingandthecompressiveloadontheliing
device,donotallowtheanglebetweentheliingcablesandverticalto
exceed45degrees.
 4. Neverliacontactoraboveanareawherepersonnelarelocated.
Whenaforkliisusedtohandletheequipment,thefollowingconsiderations
should be taken:
1. Keep the contactor in an upright position.
 2. Carefullybalancethecontactorontheforks.
 3. Useasafetystrapwhenhandlingtosteadythecontactorandavoidshiing
or tipping.
 4. Avoidexcessivespeedsandsuddenstarts,stopsandturnswhenhandlingthe
contactor.
 5. Neverliacontactoraboveanareawherepersonnelarelocated.
Pre-energization Inspection Before placing the contactor in service, inspect it carefully for possible damage
sustained in transit or during maintenance:
 • Checkthatallinterphasebarriersarecorrectlyinstalled.
 • Checkhousingforanycracksorbreaksduetoimpact.
 • Pushonthearmatureplate,rotatingshatoensuremechanismisingood
workingorder.
 • Inspectthecontactorfordirt,strayloosehardware,toolsormetalchipsand,
if necessary, vacuum clean.
Storage If it is necessary to store the contactor before it is put into service, be certain to
store it in a clean, dry, dust and condensation free area. Do not store the contac-
tor outdoors.
 Storagetemperatureshouldbemaintainedbetween-20°Cto75°C(-4°Fto
149°F).Ifstoragetemperatureuctuatesorifhumidityexceeds85%,spaceheaters
should be used to prevent condensation. Preferably, the contactor should be
stored in a heated building having adequate air conditioning.