Shipping Damage Claims; Lifting And Moving; Lifting Switchgear - Siemens WL Series Instruction & Installation Manual

Type WL Low Voltage Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
Receiving, Handling & Storage

Shipping Damage Claims

Important: The way visible shipping damage is treated by
consignee prior to signing the delivery receipt can determine
the outcome of the damage claim to be filed.
Notifications to carrier within the 15 day limit on concealed
damage is essential if loss resulting from unsettled claims is
to be eliminated or minimized.
1. When shipment arrives, note whether equipment is properly
protected from the elements. Note trailer number on which
the equipment arrived. Note blocking of equipment. During
unloading make sure count agrees with delivery receipt.
2. Make immediate inspection for visible damage upon arrival,
and prior to disturbing or removing packaging or protective
wrapping. This should be done prior to unloading when
possible. When total inspection cannot be made on the
vehicle prior to unloading, close inspection during unloading
must be maintained and visible damage noted on the deliv-
ery receipt. Take pictures when possible.
3. Any visible damage must be noted on the delivery receipt
and acknowledged with the driver's signature. The damage
should be detailed as much as possible. It is essential that a
notation "Possible internal damage, subject to inspection"
be included on delivery receipt with damage noted, the ship-
ment should not be signed for by the consignee or his agent.
4. Notify the Siemens sales office immediately of any damage.
5. Arrange for a carrier inspection of damage immediately.
Important: Do not move equipment from the place it was
set when unloading. Also, do not remove or disturb pack-
aging or protective wrapping prior to carrier damage
inspection. Equipment must be inspected by carrier prior
to handling after receipt. This eliminates loss due to claims
by carrier that equipment was damaged or further damaged
on site after unloading.
6. Be sure equipment is properly protected from any further
damage by covering it properly after unloading.
7. If practical, make further inspection for possible concealed
damage while carrier inspector is on site. If inspection for
concealed damage is not practical at the time the carrier
inspector is present, it must be done within 15 days of
receipt of equipment. If concealed damage is found, the
carrier must be notified and inspection made prior to taking
any corrective action to repair. Also notify the Siemens sales
office immediately.
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8. Obtain the original of the carrier inspection report and for-
ward it along with a copy of the noted delivery receipt to the
Siemens sales office. Approval must be obtained by Siemens
from the carrier before any repair work can be preformed.
Before approval can be obtained, Siemens must have the
documents. The carrier inspection report and/or driver's
signature on the delivery receipt does not constitute
approval or repair.
Note: Any adverse judgement as to whether the equipment
was properly loaded or properly prepared by shipper for over-
the-road travel cannot be made at the destination. Shipments
are not released from the factory without a clear bill of lading,
blocking and tarping of the equipment before it leaves the
Siemens factory. Therefore, if the equipment is received in
a damaged condition, this damage to the equipment had to
occur while enroute due to conditions beyond Siemens con-
trol. If the procedure outlined above is not followed by the
consignee, purchaser, or his agent, Siemens cannot be held
liable for repairs. Siemens will not be held liable for repairs
in any case where the work was performed prior to authori-
zation from Siemens.

Lifting and Moving

There are a number of methods that can be used in handling
the switchgear which, when properly employed, will not dam-
age the switchgear sections. The handling method used will
be determined by conditions and available equipment at the
installation site. Lifting with a crane is the preferred method
of handling, however, overhead obstructions or low ceilings
often dictate the method to be used. Rollers, jacks or fork lift
trucks may be used prior to removal of wooden skids (indoor
enclosures only).

Lifting Switchgear

WARNING
Heavy weight.
Can cause death, serious personal injury or
property damage.
Observe all handling instructions in this instruction
manual to prevent tipping or dropping of equipment.
Both indoor and outdoor switchgear are lifted in the same
manner. Both types have holes in the top of the equipment
for attaching lift cables. These lift holes are located at the
division between vertical sections within a shipping group.
The maximum shipping group is five vertical sections, excluding
the transition box to liquid transformers if involved (this is not
considered a vertical section). Lift points on the equipment
are labeled and lift connections are to be made only at these
points. (See Figure 3).
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