Storage

WARNING
HAZARD OF storing under inadequate conditions Sufficient stability and evenness of the supporting area must be ensured. Cubicles must be stored in vertical positions and must not be stacked. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

If the cubicles are not installed immediately after delivery, they can be stored under the following conditions:

Indoor storage only is admissible.
Switchgear and accessories should be stored sealed with desiccants in aluminum foil and packed in a wooden box (the storing time before installation is compliant with the warranty period in the terms and conditions).
Pallet should not be removed until the installation.
Storage only in packed condition. Performance will not be guaranteed if stored in open condition.
The storage room environment should be healthy, no rodents, humidity control ≤95%/≤90% for 24 hrs and 1 month respectively, and no water on the floor.

Store the devices in their original packaging, placed on dry ground or on a material insulating it from environmental condition.

NOTICE
HAZARD OF DEGRADED EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE Ensure that the equipment is not stored for longer than 6 months. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

The cubicle storage conditions within the period are as follows:

Between 6 and 12 months, perform basic level preventive maintenance to help ensure a correct cubicle and withdrawable devices operation.
Beyond 12 months, contact Schneider Electric Service local representative for check-up.

NOTE: Switchgear should be checked periodically for any signs of deterioration. It is recommended that switchgear must not be stored more than six months.

After unpacking, check the cubicle carefully for:

Absence of broken or damaged parts.
Absence of condensation marks or droplets.
Absence of visible degradation (color change, rust, deposits, and so on).

In case of any degradation detected, the cubicle cannot be installed.

Heater

WARNING
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT CORROSION Do not alter the location of the heater. Do not tamper with the heater wires. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

NOTICE
hazard of inappropriate storage Indoor switchgear units must be stored in a pollution-free indoor environment. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Each MCSeT cubicle is equipped with two heaters, one in the VCB compartment and in the cable compartment respectively. Energize the heaters to help prevent any moisture formation inside the switchgear units.

NOTE:

Heaters should be ON and energized for two days before charging the cubicle.
Heaters should be continuously ON during the operation of the MCSeT cubicles.