S611 Soft Starter MN03902011E—May 2012 www.eaton.com 5Receipt/UnpackingGeneralUpon receipt of the unit, verify that the catalog number andunit options stated on the shipping container match thosestated on the order/purchase form.Inspect the equipment upon delivery. Report any crate orcarton damage to the carrier prior to accepting the delivery.Have this information noted on the freight bill. Eaton is notresponsible for damage incurred in shipping.UnpackingNote: Do not attempt to lift the unit by the cover only. Covernot designed for lifting the unit and may cause unitdamage.Carefully remove the unit from the shipping container. Checkthe unit for any signs of shipping damage. If damage is foundafter unpacking, report it to the freight company. Retain thepackaging materials for carrier to review.Verify that the unit’s catalog number and options matchthose stated on the order/purchase form.CAUTIONUnit may weigh up to 102 pounds. Use suitable lifting device.StorageIt is recommended that the unit be stored in its originalshipping box/crate until it is to be installed.The unit should be stored in a location where:● The ambient temperature is –40° to 185°F (–40° to 85°C)● The relative humidity is 0–95%, noncondensing● The environment is dry, clean, and non-corrosive● The unit will not be subjected to shock or vibration inexcess of unit specifications.ShippingS611 soft starters are to be shipped in packaging thatadequately protects the unit.S611 units installed in an OEM system as a mountedassembly in a cabinet or panel in enclosed control systemsare to be adequately secured and shipped via an air-ridecarrier to prevent damage from excessive shock or vibrationduring shipment.www.comoso.com