4.

Dispatch and storage

4.1 Condition on delivery 4.3 Transport
The transport units normally comprise individual panels and,
At the time of dispatch, the UniGear panels are factory
in exceptional cases, small groups of panels. The panels are
assembled, the withdrawable parts are in the test position and
each fitted with four lifting eyebolts.
the doors are closed.
Transport panels upright. Take the high centre of gravity
The factory-assembled panels are checked for completeness
into account. Only ever carry out loading operations when
in terms of the order and simultaneously subjected to routine
it has been ensured that all precautionary measures to
testing (normally without AC voltage testing of the busbars)
protect personnel and materials have been taken and use the
to IEC publication 62271-200, and are therefore tested for
following:
correct structure and function.
• Crane;
The busbars are not assembled. The busbar material,
• Fork-lift truck and/or;
fasteners and accessories are packed separately.
• Manual trolley jack.

4.2 Packing Loading by crane:

• Fit lifting ropes of appropriate load capacity with spring
Available packing methods: catches (eyebolt diameter: 30 mm);
• Polythene foil - storage time 1/2 year in clean and dry • Keep an angle of at least 60° from the horizontal for the
environment ropes leading to the crane hook;
• OSB boards - storage time 1/2 year in outdoor environment • Suspend the unit using ALL four eyebolts!
according to IEC
• Wood boxes - storage time 1 year in outdoor environment For detailed information on switchgear handling, please refer
according to IEC to chapter 4.6.

According to the kind of transport and country of destination,

the panels remain unpacked or are welded in foil and packed
in seaworthy crates. A drying agent is provided to protect
them against moisture:
• Panels with basic packing or without packing.
• Panels with seaworthy or similar packing (including packing
for containerised shipments):
- Sealed in polyethylene sheeting
- Transport drying agent bags included

1.5

Figure 28: Handling by crane

1.5 lifting eyebolt

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