Unloading and Handling 7
3.0 UNLOADING AND HANDLING
The UPS module is shipped in one cabin et to allow easy handling at the site. Because the w eight
distribution in the cabinet is uneven,use extreme care during handling and transport. Your
installation may also include Battery Cabinets an da Sy stem Control Cabinet.
To reduce the possibility of shipping damage, cabinets are shored w ith 2x4 bracing, secured with
screw-type nails. This shoring must be carefully rem oved prior to unloading.
WARNING
EXERCISEEXTREME CARE WHEN HANDLING UPS CABINETS
TO AVOID EQUIPMENTDAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
THE UPS MODULE WEIGHS UP TO 12,000POUNDS. BATTERY
CABINETS WEIGH BETWEEN 3100 AND 4900 POUNDS.
LOCATE CENTER OF GRAVITY SYMBOLS BEFORE HANDLING
CABINET. TEST LIFT AND BALANCE THE CABINET BEFORE
TRANSPORTING. MAINTAIN MINIMUM TILT FROM VERTICAL
AT ALL TIMES.
SLOTS AT THE BASEOF THE MODULES AND BATTERY
CABINETS ARE INTENDED FOR FORKLIFT USE. BASE SLOTS
WILL SUPPORT THEUNIT ONLY IF THE FORKS ARE
COMPLETELY BENEATH THE UNIT.
SYSTEM CONTROLCABINETS (SCC’S) HAVE HOLES
INTENDED FORRIGGING BARS OR CHAINS. PREVENT
CHAINS OR CABLESFROM CONTACTING CABINET BY USING
SPREADER BAR AND ADEQUATE PADDING.
CAUTION
Extreme care is necessary when removing shoring braces. Do not
strikecabinet with hammers or other tools.