I.B. 3A74791H04
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SECTION 3: RECEIVING, HANDLING AND
STORAGE
3-1 GENERAL
Type W-VAC Vacuum Circuit Breakers are subjected to
complete factory production tests in accordance with
IEC 56 and inspection before being packed. They are
shipped in packages designed to provide maximum pro-
tection to the equipment during shipment and storage
and at the same time to provide convenient handling.
Tools and accessories, such as the maintenance tool,
are shipped separately.
3-2 RECEIVING
If the circuit breaker is not to be used immediately but is
to be placed in storage, maximum protection can be
obtained by keeping it packed as shipped.
Upon receipt of the equipment, inspect the containers
for any signs of damage or rough handling. Open the
containers carefully to avoid any damage to the con-
tents. Use a nail puller rather than a crow bar when
required. When opening the containers, be careful to
save any loose items or hardware that may be other-
wise discarded with the packing material. Check the
contents of each package against the packing list.
Examine the circuit breaker for any signs of shipping
damage such as broken, missing or loose hardware,
damaged or deformed insulation and other components.
File claims immediately with the carrier if damage or loss
is detected and notify the nearest Cutler-Hammer Office.
The W-VAC 36kV shipping container and pallet were
specifically designed to facilitate removal of the cir-
cuit breaker from its pallet and container. Before
proceeding, installation personnel should be famil-
iar with the procedures outlined in Paragraph 3-3
entitled “Handling.”
3-3 HANDLING
DO NOT USE ANY LIFTING DEVICE AS A PLAT-
FORM FOR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR
FOR OPENING, CLOSING THE CONTACTS OR
CHARGING THE SPRINGS. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER
MAY SLIP OR FALL CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY. ALWAYS PERFORM MAINTENANCE,
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTS ON A SOLID WORK
SURFACE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE CIR-
CUIT BREAKER.
W-VAC 36kV Vacuum Circuit Breakers are shipped
mounted to a skid specially designed to facilitate
removal of the breaker. Refer to Figures 3-1 and 3-2
and proceed with the following steps:
AFTER REMOVING THE BRACKETS USED TO
HOLD THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SECURELY TO THE
SHIPPING SKID AND ALL DURING THE PROCESS
OF MOVING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF OF THE
SHIPPING SKID AND DOWN THE RAMP TO THE
FLOOR, TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS TO INSURE
THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS MOVED SLOWLY
Figure 3-1 Circuit Breaker Shown Mounted with Ramp
Still in Shipping Position
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WARNING
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WARNING
NOTICE
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