QUICK START General Handling Procedures for Medium Voltage Controllers BULLETIN 1500 / 1900 ATTENTION Read this document before you attempt to move your controller. The instructions are intended to help you safely inspect and transport your Rockwell Automation Medium Voltage product to its installation site. Failure to follow the procedures within this document may result in personal injury and/or damage to your controller.
IMPORTANT: General Handling Procedures ATTENTION Never attempt to lift or move the controller by any means other than the handling methods listed in this publication. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the controller. Keep the controller in an upright position. Some units are top-heavy and may fall over if they are tilted too far. Ensure all controller doors are closed and retaining bolts are tight before moving the controller.
Table of Contents Scope ......................................................................................................... 1 Receiving .................................................................................................. 1 Accessories ................................................................................................ 1 Storage ...................................................................................................... 1 Using a Fork Lift ..........................
General Handling Procedures for Medium Voltage Controllers 1 Scope This document pertains to the Bulletin 1500 and 1900 family of medium voltage (MV) controllers. Additional procedures may apply for specific equipment. Please refer to other documentation provided with the equipment. Receiving Upon receiving the controller, remove the packing and check for damage that may have occurred during shipping. Report any damage immediately to the claims office of the carrier.
2 General Handling Procedures for Medium Voltage Controllers Using a Fork Lift A fork lift is the most common and versatile method for moving a single controller. 1. Insert forks into openings located at the front of the skid. 2. Carefully balance the controller on the forks. Depending upon the options installed, the center of gravity may be offset. 3. Use safety strap(s) to ensure the controller remains steady.
General Handling Procedures for Medium Voltage Controllers 3 Figure 1 – Overhead Lifting with a Rigging Apparatus 5. Use a spreader bar to lift the controller if there is insufficient overhead space to permit a 45-degree angle of the lifting cables with respect to the vertical. Ensure the load rating of the spreader bar is sufficient to handle the controller. (See Figure 2) Figure 2 – Overhead Lifting with a Spreader Bar 6.
4 General Handling Procedures for Medium Voltage Controllers Laying Controllers Down It may be necessary to lay the controller down while you are moving or installing it. Contact Rockwell Automation for special considerations with your controller. Be sure to provide a description of your controller including the series number, which can be found on a metal nameplate midway up the cabinet on the right-hand flange.
General Handling Procedures for Medium Voltage Controllers Opening the Controller Doors 5 The doors to your controller are designed to prevent access to any medium voltage compartment while the unit is energized. Note: The door opening procedure for ArcShield™ arc resistant units differs from the standard listed below. Standard (Non-ArcShield) Units 1. Move the isolating switch handle to the OFF position; this is the lower position of the handle (see Figure 4).
6 General Handling Procedures for Medium Voltage Controllers Opening the Controller Doors (cont.) ArcShield Units Refer to label on unit door (see Figure 5 for typical label). Figure 5 – Typical Label on Arc Resistant Door Refer to the controller’s User Manual for specific information regarding the interlocking configuration.
General Handling Procedures for Medium Voltage Controllers Levelling the Controller 7 Note: The mounting surface for the equipment is to be flat within ±1 mm per meter. Installation of metal shims is an acceptable method of compensating for mounting surfaces that are out of tolerance. Mounting surfaces that are not flat may inhibit proper set-up and operation of latches and interlocks of the equipment. 1. Do not remove the controller from the shipping skid until it is at the installation area. 2.
Medium Voltage Products, 135 Dundas Street, Cambridge, ON, N1R 5X1 Canada, Tel: (1) 519.740.4100, Fax: (1) 519.623.8930, www.ab.com/mvb Publication MV-QS050B-EN-P – November 2006 Supersedes Publication MVB-5.0 – March 1999 Copyright © 2006 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.
