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Receiving, handling and storage
Handling
Personnel installing, operating or maintaining this equipment must be qualified on all applicable local,
regional, industry, governmental and OSHA safety procedures, as well as commonly accepted safe working
practices. Personnel working in or around this equipment must also exhibit common sense and good
judgment regarding the potential hazards for themselves and other personnel in the area. These instructions
are intended for use by fully qualified personnel and are not a substitute for adequate training, experience
and supervision.
Should clarification or additional information be required, refer the matter to your ABB
sales office. When communicating with ABB regarding the product covered by this
Instruction book, always reference the ABB assigned Purchase Order (P.O.) number and/
or equipment serial number.
Receiving
Before shipment, the equipment is inspected and marked with its number and position. The factory ships the
contactors separately.
Upon receipt, examine the shipment for damage or loss. Check the contents against the packing list before
discarding any packing material. Notify the carrier and ABB at once of any discrepancies.
If there is damage from improper handling, file a claim for damages at once with the carrier and notify ABB.
Note: ABB standard shipments are “FOB Factory.” ABB is not responsible for damage after delivery of the equipment to the carrier unless otherwise
specified on the PO
Note: The Occupational Safety Hazards Administration, OSHA, is an organization of the government of U.S.A. dedicated to safety.
WARNING, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTICE, is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
NOTICE
For structural integrity, all doors and panels must be in place and securely fastened before moving the
equipment.
Do not move or transport the frames with contactors or other drawout equipment installed in the
compartments.
Before energizing the space heaters, remove all the packing materials. Open the breaker or cutout device
that controls the heaters when is using a separated power source.