After unpacking, lift the unit groups by crane (figure 28).

Use
the eyebolts (1.5) and the safety ropes.
After installation of the panels, remove the eyebolts used for
lifting.

4.6.1.2 Handling by rollers

WARNING
• Only use rollers on a level floor.
• Move the switchgear section avoiding any
possible tilting.

Lift the switchgear section by overhead or mobile crane or

using jacks; remove the wooden pallet loosening the screws
fixing it to the switchgear section base.
Figure 31: Lifting switchgear packed in a wooden crate
Put a sturdy metal sheet between the rollers and the unit base
and place the switchgear on the sliding rollers.

Sliding rollers
Metal sheet

Figure 32: Switchgear handling

Figure 30: Handling by rollers

4.6.1.3 Handling by transpallet or fork lift trucks
WARNING
• Only use transpallets or fork lift trucks on a
level floor.
• Move the switchgear section avoiding any
tilting.
To guarantee stability, the switchgear must not be lifted too
high. Check the alignment of the forks.
4.6.2 Apparatus
The apparatus can be handled by cranes, fork lift
trucks or using the truck provided by ABB.
For each piece of apparatus follow the instructions
below.
WARNING
• While handling do not put any stress on
the insulating parts and on the apparatus
terminals.
• Before handling the apparatus, make sure
that the operating mechanism springs are
discharged and that the apparatus is in the
open position.

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