4.5. Lifting and transportation
This following information is for crane lifting operations.
WARNING
Risk of serious injury! Incorrect securing and lifting of loads can cause serious injury
and damage the equipment.
→ Lift operations MUST be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with local
lifting laws!
→ DO NOT use a forklift for transport units or drives; for a stand-alone EXU, you can
use a manual forklift
→ Use suitable lifting gear for the load weight, eg, web slings, chain slings, round
slings, safety hooks, and shackles
→ Use a lift frame or spreader frame for large loads, eg transport unit or drive on a
base frame.
→ Only use the original lifting attachments with the original mounting bolts (and
washers where applicable) to transport the equipment
→ Before use, always check the lifting attachments for damage, eg, corrosion and
cracks. DO NOT attempt to lift equipment with a damaged lifting attachment;
contact ABB for a replacement before you proceed
→ Always transport the load in an upright position
→ Always observe the center of gravity
→ DO NOT lift more than one load at a time
Refer to "Appendix C – Mechanical drawings" for the relevant dimensions and weight
NOTICE
Risk of component damage. Dirt and metallic dust can cause failure when the drive is
energized.
→ Keep cabinet doors closed during lift operations
PRODUCT
ACS5000W gen. 2
DOCUMENT KIND
User manual
TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL
DOCUMENT ID.
3BHS799208 E01
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