Generator Circuit-Breaker System HECS

Transport Instructions
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HECS-80S HECS-100M HECS-130L

HECS-80M HECS-100L HECS-130Lplus

HECS-100Lplus
 Transport Instructions
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Table of contents

Table of contents

1 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Introduction 5
1.1.1 Safety instructions 5
1.1.2 Target group 6
1.2 Prerequisites 7
1.2.1 Documents 7
1.2.2 Infrastructure 7
1.3 Ambient conditions during transport 8
1.3.1 Packed product 8
1.3.2 Unpacked product 8
1.3.3 Gas containers 9
1.3.4 Protecting crates and boxes 9
1.4 Transport with packaging 9
1.5 Unpacking 10
1.5.1 Receipt of goods 10
1.5.2 Unpacking crates and boxes 11
1.5.3 Accessories 12
1.5.4 Checking received goods 13
1.6 Transport without packaging 14
1.6.1 Manufacturer's lifting equipment 14
1.6.2 Lifting the product 14
1.6.2.1 Attaching the crane hook to the lifting beam 14
1.6.2.2 Placing the lifting beam onto the enclosures 14
1.6.2.3 Attaching the lifting beam to the product 16
1.6.3 Transporting the product by crane 17

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Introduction

1 Transport

1.1 Introduction
The shipping mode depends on the destination. The product is transported
either by road, rail, sea or air.
In order to protect the product during transportation:
• The goods to be transported must be adequately packed.
• The transport conditions must be taken into account.

1.1.1 Safety instructions

The general safety instructions must be observed. Legislatory regulations,
international standards, and the guidelines of the plant officer / operating
company regarding work safety and accident prevention also apply.
During the transport of heavy loads situations can occur which endanger
personnel, goods and equipment.

DANGER
Falling hazard
Work at height may involve the risk to fall down.
1. Secure yourself against falling.
2. Use only secure scaffolding, ladders and other devices approved by
the site safety officer.

DANGER
Accidents during transport on rollers or wheels
If loads get out of control, fatal injury and damage to equipment may occur.
1. Use the personal protective equipment
2. Only use faultless hoisting gear and auxiliary material which have
sufficient load-bearing capacities and which are approved for the
loads.
3. Move loads slowly and carefully.
4. Avoid slipping or shifting of the loads.

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DANGER
Falling loads
If suspended or elevated loads fall down, fatal injury and damage to
equipment may occur.
1. Use the personal protective equipment
2. Cordon off hazardous areas.
3. Keep the working area free.
4. No persons should stand below suspended or elevated loads.
5. Make sure that loads are correctly secured.
6. Only use faultless hoisting gear and auxiliary material which have
sufficient load-bearing capacities and which are approved for the
loads.
7. Only lift the product by the attachment points provided.
8. Make sure that the hoisting gear and cranes are used correctly.
9. Transport the product in horizontal position.

1.1.2 Target group

Correct execution of work is the responsibility of the plant officer / operating
company.
Hoisting gear and transport equipment has to be used by trained personnel
only.
The following hoisting gear may be used:
• crane
• forklift truck
• transport rollers
Observe:
• the load-bearing capacity of the hoisting gear
• the loading weights
Observe markings:
• symbol “CENTRE OF GRAVITY”
• gross weight
• dimensions

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Prerequisites

1.2 Prerequisites
The plant specific layout and documents are decisive for the product.

1.2.1 Documents
On the outside of the transport crate in a document pocket:
• packing list
• transport instructions
Copies of the documents are inside the transport crate.
Inside the enclosures, attached to the capacitors:
• installation instructions and safety measures during performance of high
voltage tests of the IPB

1.2.2 Infrastructure
The following equipment must be provided by the plant officer / operating
company at the site:
• crane
• material for protection

WARNING
Transport accidents by use of wrong lifting equipment
Each generator circuit-breaker system of the manufacturer is delivered
along with a lifting equipment which is unique to the corresponding
generator circuit-breaker system.
Observe following preventive measures:
1. Only use the lifting equipment which was delivered along with this type
of generator circuit-breaker system.
2. Observe the centre of gravity.
3. Do not use the lifting equipment for other purposes.

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Ambient conditions during transport

1.3 Ambient conditions during transport

1.3.1 Packed product

Following data apply for the product packed by the manufacturer.
Maximum ambient air temperature + 80 °C
Minimum ambient air temperature - 50 °C
Relative humidity ≤ 100 %
Acceleration value ≤ 150 m / s2
Acceleration duration ≤ 10 ms

1.3.2 Unpacked product

The following conditions apply for the unpacked generator circuit-breaker
system and for the conditions inside the packaging.
Maximum ambient air temperature + 80 °C
Minimum ambient air temperature - 50 °C
Relative humidity
monthly average ≤ 90 %
24 hours average ≤ 95 %
Air pollution level according to IEC 60815:
Indoor installation
without special technical release I Light
with special technical release II Medium
with special technical release III Heavy
with special technical release IV Very Heavy
Outdoor installation
without special technical release II Medium
with special technical release III Heavy
with special technical release IV Very Heavy
Acceleration value ≤ 50 m / s2
Acceleration duration ≤ 10 ms

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1.3.3 Gas containers

Containers are used for storage and transportation of SF6 gas. It is the
responsibility of the SF6 supplier to provide gas in appropriate containers,
according to local regulations and international transport regulations.
The mass of SF6 content has to be stated on each container.
1. Observe the supplier’s safety data sheets and safety instructions.

1.3.4 Protecting crates and boxes

During transport, cargo handling, in transit and interim storage:
1. Use enclosed vehicles or cargo compartments.
– or –
2. Completely cover the crates and boxes with tarpaulins.

1.4 Transport with packaging

1. Only use hoisting gear with sufficient load-bearing capacity.
2. Observe the transport instructions.
3. Observe the permissible weight of the load and the safety instructions
for the means of transport.
4. Observe the transport marks.
The transport crate is marked with internationally valid symbols such as
lifting points, centre of gravity, weight etc.
5. Loading with a crane:
a) Attach the transport crate at the points provided.
b) Lift the transport crate in horizontal position.
– or –
Loading with a forklift truck:
a) Make sure that the lifting forks are long enough to protrude on the
backside of the crate.
b) Make sure that the distance between the lifting forks is wide enough
to balance the centre of gravity.
c) Lift the transport crate from below.
6. Secure the transport crate on the means of transport on all sides with a
tensioning force which is suitable for the overall weight of the product.

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1.5 Unpacking

CAUTION
Protect the generator circuit-breaker system against pollutants and
moisture
Pollutants and moisture might damage the generator circuit-breaker system.

1. Expose the product only to environmental conditions within

specifications.
2. Keep the product in storage if adequate environmental conditions
cannot permanently be provided.
3. Pack the product if it is already unpacked and adequate environmental
conditions cannot permanently be provided

1.5.1 Receipt of goods

The generator circuit-breaker system is assembled, packed and transported
as a complete unit.
1. After receipt of the goods check the packaging for transport damage.
2. Record any transport damage immediately after receipt of the goods.
3. Notify the manufacturer immediately about any damage, including a
detailed report and photographs.

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1.5.2 Unpacking crates and boxes

1. Remove packing list and transport instructions from the document
pocket on the outside of the transport crate.
2. Remove the lid of the transport crate.
3. Remove the side walls of the transport crate one at a time.
4. Remove the struts.
5. Remove the adhesive tape and packing material.
6. Leave the plastic film on the enclosure opening for protection,
see Fig. 1-1, page 11.
7. Slacken the bolted connections at the base of the crate.

Fig. 1-1 Plastic film on the enclosure opening for protection

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1.5.3 Accessories
The following accessories are included in the scope of delivery.

Per order and product type

If several shipments of identical generator circuit-breaker systems are
supplied, the following items are only supplied with the first shipment.
• 1 maintenance lever, packed separately
• lifting equipment for transportation, packed separately:
– 1 lifting beam
– 2 seats for lifting beam
– 2 round slings
– 2 belt slings
– 4 shackles

Per product and shipment

The following items are included per generator circuit-breaker system and
shipment.
• 1 hand crank for SDM drives
• 4 pole frame supports, diagonal supports and shims
• 4 belt slings for the control cubicle
• shims for the control cubicle

Optional accessories
– See plant specific documents.

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1.5.4 Checking received goods

1. Check the received goods to ensure that all parts listed on the packing
list are supplied.
2. Record any deviations in writing.
3. Check the gas density.
– Fig. 1-2 SF6 gas density during transport, page 13:
The pointer of the density indicator must be in the B L A C K indication
range.
A lower level in the R E D range means, the density is too low. This is
a transport damage which must be reported to the manufacturer.
4. Notify the manufacturer immediately about any damage, including a
detailed report and photographs.

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Fig. 1-2 SF6 gas density during transport

1 Indication range B L A C K , density for transport
2 Indication range R E D , density too low

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1.6 Transport without packaging

WARNING
Transport supports / pole frame supports may break into the loading
surface of the transport vehicle.
Observe the localised weights!
If the product is loaded without a transport crate, the loading area must be
suitable for carrying the corresponding localised weight at the contact points
of the transport supports / pole frame supports.
• To determine the localised weights:
– see net weight indication on product’s rating plate
– see packing list

1.6.1 Manufacturer's lifting equipment

Manufacturer's lifting equipment is individually designed for lifting the
corresponding product of the manufacturer.
1. Always use the lifting equipment supplied with the product.
2. Do not use this lifting equipment for other purposes.

1.6.2 Lifting the product

1.6.2.1 Attaching the crane hook to the lifting beam

Fig. 1-3, page 15:

The positions of the centring clamps (4) on the lifting beam (2) balance the
centre of gravity of the generator circuit-breaker system.
1. Attach a round sling (3) by looping it once around the lifting beam (2) on
the outer side of a centring clamp (4).
2. Repeat on the other centring clamp (4).
3. Attach the free nooses of the round slings (3) to the crane hook.

1.6.2.2 Placing the lifting beam onto the enclosures

Fig. 1-3, page 15:
1. Place the 2 seats (5) for lifting beam onto the enclosure covers.
2. Place the lifting beam (2) onto the seats (5).

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Fig. 1-3 Lifting equipment

1 Belt slings
2 Lifting beam
3 Round slings
4 Centring clamps
5 Seats for lifting beam
6 Shackles on the pole frame

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1.6.2.3 Attaching the lifting beam to the product

Fig. 1-4, page 16:
1. Loop a belt sling once around the end of the lifting beam, Fig. 1-5,
page 17: (1 2).
2. Make sure that the belt sling does not overlap and does not hang over
the outer clamp.
3. Loop the other belt sling once around the end of the lifting beam,
Fig. 1-5, page 17: (3 4).
4. Make sure that the belt sling does not overlap and does not hang over
the outer clamp.
Fig. 1-3, page 15:
5. Hook shackles (6) into the nooses of the belt slings and attach the
shackles to the lifting eyes in the pole frame Fig. 1-5, page 17: (1), (2),
(3), (4).
6. Carefully lift the lifting beam until the belt slings are slightly tensioned.
While the belt slings are being tensioned:
7. Make sure that the round slings are positioned correctly on the lifting
beam so that the product is lifted in horizontal position.
8. Make sure that the belt slings and shackles do not damage the product.
After the belt slings are tensioned:
9. Remove the seats from the covers of the enclosures.

Fig. 1-4 Belt slings at the ends of the lifting beam

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Lifting equipment – read transport instructions before use.

Fig. 1-5 Lifting equipment, labels on pole frame

1.6.3 Transporting the product by crane

1. Slowly lift the product with a crane.
While lifting the product, make sure that:
– the product is suspended on the crane as horizontally as possible.
– the product does not swing or sway.
2. Carefully transport the product to the erection site.
3. Keep the product attached and secured to the lifting equipment and the
crane until the product is secured in place.
The product may temporarily be placed on the transport supports. It does not
matter if the screw-mounted pole frame supports are attached or not.

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