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Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 PRESERVATION AND PACKING BASE INSTRUCTIONS 1-2009-04-06 Buch: Generally revised 2-2009-06-18 Buch: Packing of Francis runner 112 revised 3-2009-08-06 HWK/Buch: Generally revised (Codes/Marking/Storage) 4-2009-11-2 HWK: General Changes in Chapters 1, 3, 1 and 18 5-2010-04-20 HWK: Documentname; chapter 1; item 10 in Chapter 4 added, hazardous replaced by dangerous 6-2010-05-04 Corporate design adjustments - Update of Standards VN156-1 and VN15-1 Page 1 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 Table of Content: 2-0041646 1 Objective 6 2 Reference Documents 3 General conditions for preservation and packing 8 31 Climate conditions 8 32 Abnormal dimensions/heavy lifts/transport drawings 9 33 28-Days advice 9 34 External packing inspection (for direct deliveries) 9 35 Guarantee 9 4 Special conditions for preservation and packing 10 5 PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS for shipping 12 51 Corrosion protection 12 52 Use of desiccants 13 53 VCI Method (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) 16 54 General 1 6 Preservation matrix 1 Preservation codes 18 8 Goods classes (GK) 19 9 Packing matrix 21 10 Storage code 22 11 Packing categories 22 111 Packing category VK 0: no packing, Components are not packed 23 Page 2 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 112 Packing category VK 1: Shrink-wrap in PE foil 23 1121 Instructions for shrink-wrapping 24 113 Packing category VK 2: Cardboard box 25 114 Packing category VK 3: Wooden supports 26 115 Packing category VK 4: Pallets 26 116 Packing category VK 5: Standard drum 28 11 Packing category VK 5a: Seaworthy drum packing 28 118 Packing category VK 6: Sheathing 28 1181 Lamella packing 28 1182 Wooden laths 28 119 Packing category VK : Standard crate (without lining) 29 1191 Crate bottom 29 1192 Side walls, face walls and cover 29 1193 Stack pressure 29 1110 Packing category VK 8: Seaworthy crate (with lining) 31 1111 Packing category VK 9: Seaworthy crate (with lining and shrink wrap) 32 11111 Crate and cover design 33 11112 Goods 33 11113 After processing 33 11114 Packed goods 33 11115 Goods that may vibrate 33 1112 Packing category VK 10: Shipper's own container 34 11121 Fastening on the container floor 36 12 Preservation and packing of pipes for transport to site 39 121 Preservation of Pipes 39 1211 Pipes of stainless steel: 39 1212 Pipes of carbon steel: 39 122 Packing of pipes 40 13 Packing standard and construction of packings 41 131 Packing list 41 Page 3 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 132 Load assumption 42 1321 Loads due to crushing in stacks 44 1322 Horizontal Loads 45 1323 Vertical Loads 46 1324 Stresses through falling and vibrations 46 1325 Transverse forces during crane handling 4 1326 Tilting stresses 48 132 Centre of gravity indication 48 133 Size and weight of package 49 134 Sizes and weight limitations 49 135 Construction of packings 50 1351 Standard packing 50 1352 Particular packing 50 136 WOODEN CRATES (TYPES AND CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS) 51 13 Wooden cases/plywood cases (construction elements) 52 138 SKID/SUB-Skid Arrangement for cases and crates 53 14 Wooden saddles/skids (types and construction elements) 56 15 Packing and shipping procedure 59 16 Packing materials 60 161 Quality of wood 60 1611 ISPM 15 GUIDELINES FOR REGULATING WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL 61 162 Foils 66 163 Padding and filler materials 68 164 Bolts and screws 1 165 Nails 2 1 Dispatch and marking instruction for handling of the goods 3 11 General 3 12 Labeling 4 Page 4 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 121 Project related with client name etc as per the contractual stipulations: 5 122 Project related out of the DIA-AL System of Voith Hydro for internal purposes 6 123 Shipping Instruction: 6 13 Cautionary Symbols 6 14 Marking of Packages; Directive for Export Packaging 81 18 Packing Instruction for special parts 82 19 Attached standards 82 Page 5 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 1 Objective This Instruction gives an overview of the measures to be taken for the shipping preservation, packing and site-storage of Turbine, Generator and Governor and BOP components in order to prevent them from damage during transshipment and storage It considers the conservation for seaworthy packing and also for short term storage at site For showing the importance of this subject This document covers the general aspects of the contract and will be supplemented by modules for the specific parts Note: For preservation and packing, a standard period of 6 month is assumed for the duration of site storage until the parts are assembled or installed If the duration for site storage exceeds 6 months, or the duration for transport and site-storage exceeds 12 months, special precautions have to be taken For quick reference see the following items which are the backbone of this document: Preservation matrix Item 6 Preservation codes (K0 - K6) Item Goods classes (GK1 - GK9) Item 8 Packing matrix Item 9 Packing categories (VK0 - VK10) Item 11 Page 6 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 2 Reference Documents VN - Standard 156-1 Preservation and Storage VN - Standard 15-1 General Packing Standard VSN - Standard 1505-2 Dispatch Preservation of Machine Parts ISPM 15 GUIDELINES FOR REGULATING WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL HPE packaging guidelines Page of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 3 General conditions for preservation and packing The packing has to fulfill the requirement stated in item 13 of this document and shall be suitable for various handling operations, long distance ocean and inland transportation, as well as it shall ensure the protections of goods therein contained against weather elements or other, not only during the time required for transport and transshipment, but also for at site storage at climate condition of the plant site for a total time not less than 12 months For any different typology of packing not covered by this specification, the contractor shall propose at time of the quotation submittal on the basis of proper manufacturing experiences, other packing solutions that in his opinion are more economic and more suitable for specific applications and needs Any alternative proposals submitted after the placement of order will not be considered The regulations of the respective countries for importation of wooden packing material according to IPPC Standard No 15 (valid at time of importation) are to be observed (see item 16 of this document) 31 Climate conditions Kindly refer to project specific document or the Purchase Order, in which below information is given Climate conditions on plant site are as follows: Temperature: o Extreme lowest temperature o Extreme highest temperature Humidity: o Maximum relative humidity o Minimum relative humidity Rainfall: o Maximum in one hour o Average per year to be informed: to be informed: to be informed: to be informed: to be informed: to be informed: Snowfall to be informed: Page 8 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 Sea Breeze to be informed: Miscellaneous to be informed: 32 Abnormal dimensions/heavy lifts/transport drawings In the event that abnormal dimensions should be included in scope of supplies, supplier is obliged to respect the relative regulations for such transportation and get necessary permits as per the agreed price basis in due time prior to dispatch of the goods Supplier should submit to Voith Hydro, as soon as possible, but at least 3 months after receipt of the order or at least 60 days ahead of the ex works date, three dimensions transport drawings (3-fold), for all equipment exceeding the following dimensions and / or weight (or a part) in packed condition (in case of deliveries less than 60 days, the notification should be made immediately after placement of the order) Note: National and international standard for package sizes and weight limitations for land transport: Gross weight: 20 tons and / or Dimensions: 1180 x 230 x 230cm (length x width x height) For more details see also paragraph 12 of this document 33 28-Days advice The attached 28 days advice form has to be completed according to the specification and should be submitted to Voith Hydro at least 45 days prior to the delivery date This information is required in order to be able to book the necessary vessel stowage space 34 External packing inspection (for direct deliveries) 1 Voith Hydro has the right to inspect packing at the contractor's at any time 2 If repeated inspections are necessary due to the contractor's fault, the contractor must bear the resulting costs (eg personnel, travel, material costs) 3 Inspection of packing does not release the contractor from its contractual obligations 35 Guarantee The contractor guarantees the contractual design of the packing according to the state of the art, in particular the best quality and suitability of the packing material, as well as Page 9 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 suitability of the packing, taking into account the goods to be packed and the actual stresses, for the warranty period set forth in the relevant contracts The contractor is responsible for all goods losses and/or damages deriving from defective packing (March 2008, VN 15-1) 4 Special conditions for preservation and packing For preservation and packing of equipment for hydro power units, the requirements and procedures are structured in this document as follows: Preservation matrix Paragraph 6 Preservation code (K0 K6) Paragraph Goods classes (GK1 GK9) Paragraph 8 Packing matrix Paragraph 9 Packing categories (VK0VK10) Paragraph 11 Packing standard and construction of packings Paragraph 13 Dispatch and marking instruction for handling of the goods Paragraph 1 Packing instruction for special parts Paragraph 18 Attached Standards Paragraph 19 If in case of direct deliveries the contractor cannot unambiguously determine the goods class, Voith Hydro must be contacted 1 The contractor is responsible for selecting the packing category, corrosion protection according to this document and the materials to be used If wooden supports, pallets, crates, part packing, etc are made the packing must be reasonably designed for the weight and properties of the goods as described herein 2 This packing standard must be understood as minimum requirements If additional measures are required in the contractor's experience to protect the goods, they must be taken in agreement with Voith Hydro 3 The contractor is obliged to use economical and space-saving packing Options of copacking must considered and utilized after discussion with Voith Hydro 4 Packing must generally be designed in such a manner that the packed goods and the packing can be transported and stored without damage Furthermore, the packing must withstand several transshipments during transport Page 10 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 5 Small parts (bolts, nuts, washers, etc) must be packed in plastic bags 6 The climatic conditions of sea transport (eg contact to salt water, condensation water, salty air, temperature variations, etc) must be taken into account especially with respect to corrosion protection and selection of the packing category The designation and description of the content of packing must completely and fully correspond with the packing lists A copy of this packing list must be attached waterproofed to the packing (in a metal or plastic frame) Special care must be taken that there is no indication of the supplier (neutral paper or packing list handed over by Voith Hydro) See also paragraph 121 of this document 8 If the packing is specified in other documents (eg project guideline, drawing, etc) for specific orders or products, these specifications must be met 9 Packing must take special care to pack assemblies together 10 Dangerous goods have always to be packed separately, never together with nondangerous goods; shipping documents for dangerous goods have to be as well separately Page 11 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 5 PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS for shipping 51 Corrosion protection Due to the long transport and storage period, all sensitive equipment - in addition to corrosion protection applied to the goods by the manufacturer - must be protected from corrosion For the preservation for packing and shipping follow the instruction given in this document The processing requirements for the relevant corrosion protection agent must be met under all circumstances In case that no special instructions are applicable, the following has to be adhered for packing of goods: Materials, which are sensitive for corrosion due to their design and properties, have to be shrink-wrapped into film sheeting The minimum thickness of the film is 02 mm When selecting the film (polyethylene or aluminum compound sheeting), its barrier properties against water together with the transport and storage time have to be taken into consideration (see also item 1522 for more detailed information) (According VN15-1 paragraph 521, attached to this document at the end for reference) Note: For transport and storage time of 12 month, add a quantity of moisture absorbent (silica gel) to the packed item which is sufficient to keep the relative humidity within the barrier sheeting below the value of 50 % for the entire duration of transport and storage (calculated according to DIN 55 44 HPE Standard), see also item 52 and 53 below The use of hygroscopic filler and cushioning means (eg wood shavings, hay, straw, paper) for filling empty gaps and cushioning purposes is not permitted The required preservation conditions for the various turbine - generator - governor and BOP equipment are given below and have to be applied to the individual components This information is based on the VSN 156-1 Preservation and Storage, which is attached to this document at the end for reference Page 12 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 52 Use of desiccants 2-0041646 Page 13 of 82

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Project handbook - section 2 53 VCI Method (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) 2-0041646 Page 16 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 (Regarding VCI - Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors - see also item 1522 Foils) 54 General All parts of rustproof materials (eg rustproof steel, aluminum, bronze, plastic, etc) are not preserved For all preserved parts, a water-tight sealing layer must be used as a separating layer to a wooden support Paper or cardboard must not be used due to potentially occurring moisture 521 Application of Anticorit DFW 330 or Hölterol Spray on Anticorit DFW 330 or Hölterol at room temperature in such a manner that a covering layer is formed on the shell surface and in the boreholes The drying time of at least 6 hours at room temperature must be adhered to under all circumstances 522 Application of Tectyl 506 Spray on Tectyl 506 at room temperature in such a manner that a covering layer is formed on the shell surface The drying time of at least 24 hours at room temperature must be adhered to under all circumstances 6 Preservation matrix Transport types Truck Rail Sea Container Air Goods class (GK) Preservation 3) Storage 4) Corrosion-resistant 1) materials K 0 K 0 K 0 K 0 K 0 S3, S4 Materials sensitive 2) to corrosion K 1, K 2 K 1, K 2 K 1, K 2, K3 K 1, K 2, K3 K 1, K 2 S3 Shafts, trunnions K 6 K 6 K 6 K 6 K 6 S2, S3 Electrical and electronic devices K 4, K 5 K 4, K 5 K 4, K 5 K 4, K 5 K 4, K 5 S1, S2 1) Including components of 188 material 2) Including Turbine components of 134 material 3) In Table 1 paragraph, the preservation codes are described in detail Page 1 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 4) See paragraph 10 Storage Code for storage requirements Preservation codes Preserv Code Table 1 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 K 0 K 1 K 2 K 3 K 4 K 5 K 6 no preservation VCI method (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors) Preservation in corrosion-retardant atmosphere (eg VCI method) Recommended for small parts, mass-produced goods, etc for example thin-layer preservation Preservation for all bare and unpainted exterior surfaces: Apply Anticorit DFW330 or Hölterol Cover and/or wrap the parts so preserved in oil paper thick-layer preservation Preservation for all bare and unpainted exterior surfaces: Apply Tectyl 506 or Hölterol Bores and threaded holes are preserved using Anticorit DFW330 or Hölterol If the components are not additionally packed, the bores and threaded holes must be closed, eg by means of a plastic plug (including parts lined with rustproof steel) foil bag open on bottom Electrical and electronic equipment as delivered in foil bag that is open on the bottom closed foil bag Electrical and electronic equipment as delivered in foil bag that is welded shut Add a sufficient amount of desiccant (Silica gel or diatomite) Preservation for shafts / trunnions Preservation for all bare and unpainted exterior surfaces of the shaft / trunnion: Apply Tectyl 506 DFW330 or Hölterol Wrap roll width with corrosion-protecting paper eg Branorost without wrinkles Wrap roll width with fabric paper, sheet overlapping at least 30 cm Face-side projection (approx 30 cm) on the roll, face to be pressed on and fixed Bores and threaded holes are preserved using Anticorit DFW330 or Hölterol If the components are not additionally packed, the bores and threaded holes Page 18 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 must be closed, eg by means of a plastic plug (including parts lined with rustproof steel) 8 Goods classes (GK) As the materials to be packed are of different physical and chemical sensitivities, they are grouped in the following goods classes dependent on their properties If the contractor cannot unambiguously determine the goods class, Voith must be contacted Goods class GK 1 Shock and corrosion-resistant parts, eg piping and support structures, steel structures, sections, formed pipes, scaffolding, etc Goods class GK 2 Cable on cable drums Goods class GK 3 Shock and corrosion-resistant, heavy, bulky materials Framework parts, walkways, containers with exterior elements, machined piping, support structures, parts with cooling ribs, robust machines, thin-walled sheet-metal parts (pans, wire pans, vats), equipment, etc which are largely insensitive to physical and chemical influences (UV radiation, salt water, etc), fluids and bulk goods in barrels or other containers, etc Goods class GK 4 Corrosion-resistant materials requiring physical protection or cannot be classified in goods class GK 3 due to their size (small parts) Non-hygroscopic insulating material, plastic, coated steel parts, etc Goods class GK 5 Corrosion-sensitive materials that require physical protection Machine elements (wicket gates, couplings, axles, shafts, etc), fastening elements (screws, wedges, springs, bolts, etc), Other structural parts (flanges, brackets, etc), simplest and insensitive parts of general mechanics, refractory materials, etc Goods class GK 6 Materials that require physical and chemical protection Shafts, trunnions, parts with ultra fine machining, parts of general mechanics such as gearboxes, machines, bearings, shaft seals, fittings, etc Page 19 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 Goods class GK Materials that require physical and chemical protection Fine mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic materials (control cabinets, mcb, motors, etc), etc Goods class GK 8 Materials which are sensitive to corrosion and/or extraordinarily sensitive to shock/vibration: Electronic and fine mechanical measuring devices, computers, etc Goods class GK 9 Dangerous goods Paints, adhesives, chemicals, acids, solvents, propellants, etc Attention must always be paid to legal requirements! (March 2008 VN 15-1 Page 4) Page 20 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 9 Packing matrix If several means of transportation are used for goods shipping, packing must be in accordance with the highest packing category/transport class 1) Like transport class 3 (sea freight) but transported in shipping container A shipping container is not considered to be packing but a means of conveyance and/or transport container 2) If required, air-conditioning must be indicated additionally Page 21 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 10 Storage code GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 The required storage conditions for the various turbine, generator, governor and BOP components are specified in the table below and have to be applied to the individual components Storage Code S 0 Location Description S 1 Heated /Refrigerated 5 C/41 F to 25 C/ F HC 1* Indoor S 2 Heated above 5 C/41 F frost free HC 2* S 3 S 4 S 5 Outdoor Refrigerated Not heated Covered, ventilated, off ground Uncovered on blocks, off ground * HC 1= Humidity controlled (less than 50%) * HC 2= Humidity less than 0% 3 C/3 F to 10 C/50 F 11 Packing categories The type of packing for the different components is defined in VN 15-1 paragraph 5 and is given below for reference Packing category description Packing category VK 0: Packing category VK 1: Unpacked Shrink-wrap in PE foil Packing category VK 2: Cardboard box Packing category VK 3: Wooden supports Packing category VK 4: Pallets Packing category VK 5: Standard drum Packing category VK 5a: Seaworthy drum packing Packing category VK 6: Sheathing Packing category VK : Standard crate (without lining) Packing category VK 8: Seaworthy crate (with lining) Packing category VK 9: Seaworthy crate (with lining and sealing in foil) Packing category VK 10: Shippers own container Page 22 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 111 Packing category VK 0: no packing, Components are not packed 112 Packing category VK 1: Shrink-wrap in PE foil Fig 1 Example: Shrink-wrap in PE foil Note1: The special requirements for shrinkwrapping are described in paragraph 1021 according to VN 15-1, which is attached to this document at the end for detailed information Note2: Do not make an entire wrapping, as shown as an example in the picture below, in order to avoid the accumulation of water and dust PE-foil PE-foil Wrong Right For large packings, the shrink-wrapping must be made by welding the segments as shown below: Wrapping splice (welding) Example: Welded segments of the wrapping Upper and lower part of Execution the wrapping OU: Page 23 of 82 Side part of the wrapping (contour) external and internal diameter

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 1121 Instructions for shrink-wrapping A special PE shrink-wrap foil must be used so that machine parts can be shrink-wrapped The foil is placed on the object to be packed and stapled to the supporting wood or pallet, if any Then the shrink-wrap foil is evenly heated by means of a gas flame or electrical heater Care must be taken that the heater is not held in one place for too long, but traced over the foil in coating movements (see photos below) Heating softens the plastic which clings to the object to be shrink-wrapped After cooling, the foil tightly clings to the packed good and has significantly more strength than in the original condition If holes occur during the shrinking process, they must be closed by means of adhesive tape Tools for shrink-wrapping Page 24 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 113 Packing category VK 2: Cardboard box Small and spare parts for transport within Europe, or air freight shipment, should be packed in stable cardboard boxes of standard design, provided that their dimensions are suitable Note: Do not use Card boxes for overseas shipment! From a gross weight of 5 kg, the boxes are to be surrounded by steel or polyester bands From 30 to 1000 kg gross weight, one-way or Euro pallets must be installed under the boxes Over 1000 kg, special pallets must be used that have the required carrying capacity Generally, pallets or special pallets must be used that were treated according to IPPC standard Fig 2 Example: Cardboard box Page 25 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 114 Packing category VK 3: Wooden supports This packing category must be combined with packing category VK 1 (shrink-wrap in PE foil) Application: For cylindrical vessels or similar goods All openings must be sealed watertight, eg by means of plugs, metal or plastic protective caps and/or larger openings by means of blind flanges (wood or steel) Vessels and apparatus with their own support bearings must be provided with min 30 mm thick wooden supports as slide protection Fig 3 Example: Design of the supports 115 Packing category VK 4: Pallets This packing category must be combined with packing category VK 1 (Shrink-wrap in PE foil) For goods that cannot be packed in boxes, due to their size, pallets or suitable wood structures must be made in order to allow transshipment by means of forklifts Preferably, four-way flat pallets of wood, 1200x800 mm (EURO pallet) according to ÖNORM A 5300 or DIN 15146-2 are to be used For packed goods up to 1000 kg and max Pallet size - 40 mm (the pallets or wood structures must be at least 20 mm larger that the work piece to be packed in order to avoid damage) Page 26 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 The wood used to manufacture the packing must be treated according to IPPC standard The parts are fastened by means of suitable steel band, plastic band or screws, so that slipping is impossible The parts must be protected appropriately from damage by the means of fastening In any case, there must be s suitable sealing layer between the goods and the packing woods, eg aluminum foil, antiskid mat or the like Fig 4 : Recommended number of support woods for pallets: Page 2 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 116 Packing category VK 5: Standard drum Application: for cable on cable drums The cable ends must be preserved and routed to the inside, if possible Fig 5 Example: Drum design 11 Packing category VK 5a: Seaworthy drum packing Cables on cable drums for seaworthy packing must be packed using packing category 5 In addition, this packing must be combined with packing category VK 1 (shrink-wrap in PE foil) and packing category VK 8 (seaworthy crate with lining) 118 Packing category VK 6: Sheathing Sheathing can be made by means of wooden laths or lamella packing (Fig 6) 1181 Lamella packing The lamella packing is to be fixed by means of adhesive tape 1182 Wooden laths If wooden laths are used, care must be taken that a watertight sealing layer is installed between the wooden laths and the component The lath width must be selected according to the component diameter, but max 0 mm The wooden laths must be fixed by means of zinc anodized steel band or plastic bands Page 28 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Fig 6 Example: Sheathing of a turbine shaft 119 Packing category VK : Standard crate (without lining) The crate must always be designed in accordance with the total gross weight 1191 Crate bottom Longitudinal skids min 80 mm thick, floor boards min 24 mm thick For crates > 5 t and/or width > 2000 mm: square face timber bolted (through bolt with washer + nut) Crosswise skids to 5 t, 100 x 100 mm thick, from 5 t, 100 x 120 mm thick, must be bolted to the longitudinal and/or intermediate skids and securely nailed several times Crosswise skid securing wood: with as for longitudinal skid, height 100 mm, length 400-1000 mm, forklift width must be left free From 2 t: Longitudinal skid securing wood and/or bar: height as for longitudinal skid, width 80 mm, length according to crate width Special note for heavy lift packing 5 t: For heavy lift packing, crates must be provided with special heavy lift hardware and/or crate angles 1192 Side walls, face walls and cover Must be designed according to requirements For crates > 2 t and/or length > 3000 mm, truss-type stiffening is required 1193 Stack pressure Strap frames, diagonals and cover woods must be designed for a stack pressure of min Page 29 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 1 t/m² The cover woods incl cover supports must be installed at distances of 600-00 mm and nailed to the side walls Fig Typical: Crate and Cover design of packing case without Preservation protection Cover design Crate design Page 30 of 82 Fig 8 Typical: Case with vertical board arrangement and vertical ledgers

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Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Fig 9 Typical Packing case with preservation protection The crate must always be designed in accordance with the total gross weight 1111 Packing category VK 9: Seaworthy crate (with lining and shrink wrap) Page 32 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 11111 Crate and cover design According to packing category VK 8 2-0041646 11112 Goods The goods are to be shrink-wrapped in aluminum foil Edges or projecting parts must be padded adequately Distance between foil and crate wall 30-50 mm Direct contact of the aluminum foil with the crate floor must be avoided (install air cushion foil, foam material, etc) 11113 After processing After processing of the foil, the enclosed air must be exhausted (vacuum approx 6 mbar) and a leakage test to be carried out For absorption of humidity, desiccants of sufficient quantity (silica gel, etc) must be added, and/or suitable measures must be taken so that a corrosion preventing room climate is created In order to prevent contact corrosion, the desiccant must be attached in such a manner that direct contact to the packed good is not possible The desiccant packs must be guaranteed to be dustproof and so stable that they will not open under any circumstances 11114 Packed goods The packed goods must be secured in such a manner inside the crate against horizontal forces that may occur (tilting, marshaling shock, impact, etc) that such loads are withstood without damage They may be secured by bolting to the skids and/or the floor, fixing to the floor by means of frames, padding between the device and crate wall, etc 11115 Goods that may vibrate Goods that may vibrate must be secured in such a manner (using rubber-metal connection, spring elements, etc), that the mass and exciting forces cannot reinforce each other and resulting damage is prevented Page 33 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 Fig 10: Internal packing and bolting 2-0041646 1112 Packing category VK 10: Shipper's own container In contrast to the shipping container, the shipper's own container is considered to be am means of packing, since the goods can be stored in it until used For sea transport, box containers should be provided if possible For optimum packing and handling, the goods are to be packed on bases that are pushed into the container by means of a forklift Page 34 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Fig 11 Typical: Shipper's own container Fig 12: Example for a container floor Page 35 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 11121 Fastening on the container floor On the outside long sides of the container floors, eyes are attached through which 36 mm polyester attachment belts can be pulled to tie down the parts If the floor is filled (maximum approx 10,000 kg/floor) it must be covered by PE shrinkwrap foil (see Packing category VK 1) to protect the goods from moisture and dirt Fig13: Eyes in the container floor Page 36 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 Fig14: Example for a container floor 2-0041646 In order to remove the floors from the container at the destination, 2 tie straps or cables must be attached on the floor face on the side towards the container door The tie straps are designed such that commercial shackles and ropes can be attached to them Example for tie straps on the container floor Page 3 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Fig 15: Completely loaded container Heavy lift hardware (attachment plates and crate angles) Crates with a gross weight of more than 5 t have hardware of steel on the bottom and top edges in cable position (sheetmetal thickness dependent on the weight, but min 3 mm) Attachment plates are to be designed and attached according to the total weight of the loaded crate The crate angles are intended to protect the crate from damage during attachment to a crane by cables, chains, etc Fig16: Attaching heavy lift hardware Page 38 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 121 Preservation of Pipes 12 Preservation and packing of pipes for transport to site This instruction for preservation of pipes is based on the VN 1505-2 Dispatch Preservation of Machine Parts, which is attached to this document at the end for reference 1211 Pipes of stainless steel: Independently of the intended use, such pipes are not preserved However, take special care to avoid direct contact between stainless steel pipes and carbon steel pipes during transport and storage 1212 Pipes of carbon steel: 12121 Precision steel pipes to DIN 2391: They have to be ordered (material order sheet) oiled on the inside and outside and have to be stored under roof when delivered They are shipped in condition as supplied to the site 12122 Pipes < inside dia 50 to DIN 2448, DIN 2440 and DIN 2441: Anticorrosive agent applied neither inside nor outside Unless the Purchaser makes special requirements (eg galvanizing), the pipes if used for water lines are delivered to the site without being preserved on the inside Pipes used for oil or air lines (not for oxygen lines) are to be ordered (material order sheet) in oiled condition (oiled on the inside) unless special requirements are made and are to be stored under roof 12123 Pipes > inside dia 50 to DIN 2448, DIN 2440 and DIN 2441: Pipes used for water, oil or air lines (not for oxygen lines) are delivered in condition not treated on the inside and outside to the site unless the Purchaser makes special requirements The pipes have to be closed at their ends by means of plastic cups In addition to the stipulation given in this document, it is recommended in any case to Page 39 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 close the pipe ends by means of plastic cups to prevent them from dirt inside 122 Packing of pipes For detailed instruction for packing of pipes see paragraph 13 of this document In addition to these standards, the following packing of pipes is recommended: - Up to 40 mm diameter: Packing in cases - From 40 mm to 100 mm dia: Packing in crates with fully closed narrow sidewalls - From 100 up to 168,3 mm dia : Bundling - From 163,8 mm diameter: To be packed individually The bundle shall be hooped with at least 20 mm wide zinc-anodized steel straps On a length of 6 m, 3 hoops shall be used Fig1 Example: Typical Pipe Bundle Note: Both ends of the pipe bundles have to covered by appropriate means (net, etc) to Page 40 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 prevent the inner pipes from slipping out during handling GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 13 Packing standard and construction of packings This instruction for packing of Turbine, Generator, Governor and BOP -components is based on the VN 15-1 Packing Standard This standard is attached for reference The following requirements shall be applied for packing of the parts: For overseas shipment all parts shipped to site shall be seaworthy packed in suitable wooden boxes as defined below Before packing, the parts shall be protected as defined below Raw material as steel plates or prefabricated parts to be fabricated at site may be transported fixed on gratings or frames Open ends of steel pipes shall be closed by plugs Shipping in Containers is only allowed if approved by Voith Parts belonging to one assembly shall be typically packed in one box or package If this is not possible, it shall be possible to easily identify the different packages used for one assembly Boxes shall not be used for outside storage except in transit For long term storage of parts special conditions apply Spare parts are always to be packed separately 131 Packing list Two copies of the packing list shall be affixed to the packing internal wall, while copies of the technical documents as requested by the purchase conditions will be separated contained in a waterproof sealed envelope and placed into the package itself outside the covering of the material An additional copy of the packing list contained in a similar envelope as said above shall be placed beneath the metal tag showing PACKING LIST to be externally affixed to the package See also requirements in paragraph 4 and paragraph 1 for DISPATCH AND MARKING INSTRUCTION in this document Page 41 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 132 Load assumption Fig 18 Page 42 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Fig 19 Example: acceleration forces on high seas due to rolling and stamping of the ship Rolling angles of up to 30 can occur Page 43 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 1321 Loads due to crushing in stacks 2-0041646 Page 44 of 82

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Project handbook - section 2 1323 Vertical Loads 2-0041646 1324 Stresses through falling and vibrations Page 46 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 1325 Transverse forces during crane handling 2-0041646 Fig 20 Page 4 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 1326 Tilting stresses Fig 21 132 Centre of gravity indication Page 48 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 133 Size and weight of package During the construction of packages, dimensions shall be reduced as much as possible to comply with the following package sizes and weights as established by national and international standards: Land transport: 11 80 x 230 x 230 m (length x width x height), weight: 20,000 kg 134 Sizes and weight limitations Packages will be limited to the following values: Note: In case the dimension and / or the gross for one packing are exceeding 1180 x 230 x 230 m (L x B x H) and / or 20 ton, the sub supplier has to inform Voith Hydro at least 60 days ahead of the ex works date and provide the following information, which shall be binding and in case of deliveries less than 60 days, the notification should be made immediately after placement of the order: - External dimension of the packed unit in the position, which it is to be transported, - Longitudinal and side view, - Gross and net weight in kg, - Centre of gravity in longitudinal and transverse directions, - Sling points (and special criteria to be considered), - Transport sketches, Page 49 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 - Type of packing planned or required (Clearly plotted), - Material pertaining to different orders (POR) shall be packed together 135 Construction of packings 1351 Standard packing The construction of packing cases shall as a minimum meet the features shown in the sketch of case and crate in this document, and the particular requirements of each type of packing If bottom longitudinal beams can not be obtained from a single wood element, a single joint will be allowed between two beam segments of equal section The joint can be either butt, or end lap, or flute beak type and shall effect the beam position subject to minimum load The joint shall be bolted* and nailed* with small wooden side reinforcement beams * Consider the requirements stated in paragraph 164 and 165 1352 Particular packing Unless otherwise provided by above paragraph the possible minimum thickness of boards may be established as per the following table: Page 50 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 Alternative to board thickness wood 22/24mm, plywood boards can be taken with a thickness of 10/13mm according ton DIN/CODE WFU 100 DIN 6805 Part 3 136 WOODEN CRATES (TYPES AND CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS) For packing of metal equipment with length, width and height lower than 5 x 15 x 15 m or exceeding only one of the above said dimensions, the crate shall be used Refer to sketches for the construction, typology and element of create The crate will have a dead freight surface equal to 50 % The use of crates constructed with full heads will be provided for the following materials: - Carbon steel pipes - Conduit pipes - Stainless steel pipes - Prefabricated piping All the openings of the prefabricated piping shall be suitably protected with wooden or plastic plugs or cups to be taped Size of boards to be used for the construction of the crate will be minimum widths from 120 mm up to 180 mm maximum, minimum thickness not less than 25 mm Any knots on the board may be fixed by using bonding agent or by adequate plugging No pass-through or connected knots and substantial cracks are permitted A crate with net capacity over 2,000 kg shall have steel plates on the lifting pints A crate having a width higher than 2 m has to be provided with suitable sized steel angle bars on upper corner of the top cover to avoid abrasion or cracks caused by slinging ropes or chains The material shall be fixed on the crate bottom beams using either bolts, tie rods or suitable stirrups Page 51 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Fig 22 Typical Crate with Bottom Structure and open narrow sides 13 Wooden cases/plywood cases (construction elements) Refer to sketches for the construction, typology and elements of the case and top cover Boards to be used in manufacturing walls and top cover of the case shall be from 120 mm min up to 180 mm maximum in width and the minimum true thickness not less than 25 mm The cover will be screwed to case beams Any knots on the board may be fixed by using bonding agent or by adequate plugging No pass-through or connected knots and substantial cracks are permitted Polyethylene sheets of 02mm minimum thickness shall be used for the internal lining of the case walls The case lid shall be designed to prevent water penetration and shall therefore be lined on the inside with polyethylene or aluminum compound foil A layer of hard board, plywood or plastic shall also be nailed to the lid to prevent the formation of water pockets Materials inside the group of goods, marked according to the conservation instruction and other material sensible to humidity, even if not listed, shall be placed into a heat hermetic barrier as described in this document Page 52 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Note: This barrier shall contain an appropriate quantity of dehydrating salt to keep materials under environmental conditions with a humidity rate lower than 35 % at 20 ºC for two years The remaining material has to be protected for one-year duration A case with net capacity over 2,000kg shall be provided complete with steel plates on the lifting points A case having a width higher than 2m shall provide suitable sized steel bars on upper corner of the top cover to avoid abrasion or cracks caused by slinging ropes or chains Fig 23 Typical Packing case with preservation protection, floating packing 138 SKID/SUB-Skid Arrangement for cases and crates Page 53 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 A minimum of 3 skids has to be provided for case and crate widths of 100 cm to 240 cm The number of skids, their position and spacing is dictated by the fixing possibilities of the packed item to the case/crate bottom and the position of the centre of gravity The skid dimensioning has to be adapted to the weight and the form of the paced item The sub-skids have to be placed in a way that transshipment/relocation of the case/crate can be performed by a forklift The minimum height of the sub-skids is 10 cm Fig 24 Typical Bottom Structure Fig 25 Typical Skid for pipes designed of steel Page 54 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 When using sub-skids (60mm to 80mm thick) they have to be bolted or securely nailed to the longitudinal and/or intermediate skids Fig 26 Typical Skids designed of wood Page 55 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 14 Wooden saddles/skids (types and construction elements) Saddles/skids entirely constructed with full beams of minimum width dimensions as listed below shall be used for packing of equipment with length and height over 5 x 15 x 15 m: - < 2000 kg net weight 200 mm - 2000 to 6000 kg net weight 300 mm - 6000 to 10000 kg net weight 400 mm In case the equipment is not self-bearing, the number of saddles has to be defined by the Engineering Saddles/skids have to be manufactured in such a way as to minimize the equipment height from the ground Saddles/skids have to be fastened with steel hoops (minimum width 50 mm, 3 mm thick) and connected to the Saddles/skids by tie rods An adequate protection between hoops and equipment has to be provided Fig 2 Typical Packing of equipment on Saddles/skids Page 56 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Fig 28 Typical Wooden slide (for piece weight up to 30 tons) Transport stand for formed sheet steel elements Areal structures have to be loaded on transport stands designed such that transshipment/relocation is possible with standard lifting gear (crane and fork lift) without the need of especially constructed traverses Sheet steel has to be additionally fastened using clamps Fig 29 Typical Example of wooden slides on a Turbine Shaft Page 5 of 82

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Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 15 Packing and shipping procedure Machine parts and other components with nozzles, or openings have to be plugged with suitable fixed plastic cups or wooden disks Cable passing holes for terminal boards of the electric motors shall be sealed with plastic cups The material shall be fixed to the case bottom beams using either bolts or the rods or by other adequate stirrups All valves shall be plugged with suitable fixed plastic cups or wooden disks The cases shall be braced and reinforced to withstand any load (static or dynamic) likely to occur during transportation by rail, road or ship (rail: 4g, road: 12g, ship: 11g) : For detailed information see paragraph 132 Load assumption Measures shall be taken to prevent the item from shifting within the packed unit, ie screwing together, bolting to the bottom of the case, etc Exclusively wood of quality class II / III (pine/spruce) according to DIN 40/4 part 1 and 2 may be used for the production of cases The boards for the outer surfaces must have a thickness between 24 and 30 mm, depending on the type, dimensions and weight of the goods to be packed The boards have to be butt joined and nailed One of the crucial criteria of the case design is their capability to be stacked, ie sufficient internal bracing using squared timber and diagonal struts have to be provided The case has to be provided with skids and sub-skids (for the attachment of the lifting cable/ropes) Number and thickness of the skids must match the total weight, the length and width of the packed item For gross weights above 5 tons, the sling points (bottom/side and side/cover) have to be reinforced by additional angled sheet steel (at least 3mm thick) in order to prevent the cables/ropes from being constricted For cases having an overall weight of 1,000kg and above, the front timbers have to be permanently bolted to the case skids The packed item has to be protected against any displacement by appropriate measures (screw connection with each other, bolted down to the case bottom, etc) The internal case walls have to be lined with barrier sheeting (eg jute cardboard or tarred brown cardboard) Page 59 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 The case cover hast to be prepared such to prevent any ingress of water For this reason, the case cover produced has to be lined with polyethylene or aluminum compound film Hold the lining in place by hard board, plywood or plastic boards (nailed against) to prevent the formation of water pockets (as shown in the picture below) Never store ready-made cases unprotected in open air If sheltered or roofed cover storage place is not available, they have to be covered by tarpaulin Fig 30 Negative Example: Ingress of water due to insufficient or damaged lining of the packing box 16 Packing materials 161 Quality of wood The basic characteristics of the wood must meet the following requirements: - Dryness of approx 30 % - Free protruding knots or defects larger than 1/3 of the width of the boards : - Free splits longer than 25mm : - Flaw pieces : are not admitted - Minimum width of boards: 12 cm - Second-hand timber is not allowed to be used Page 60 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 All wood used (crates, pallets, dunnage bars, etc) must be treated according to IPPC Standard and marked accordingly Associated standards 1611 ISPM 15 GUIDELINES FOR REGULATING WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL Many countries have put quarantine regulations in place to protect their native forests from the introduction of wood pests In order to prevent the proliferation of differing import regulations, the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat, part of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has issued ISPM 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures) "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade" The standard ISPM 15 also gives GUIDELINES FOR REGULATING WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE and describes phytosanitary measures to reduce the risk of introduction and/or spread of quarantine pests associated with wood packaging material (including dunnage), made of coniferous and nonconiferous raw wood, in use in international trade OUTLINE OF REQUIREMENTS Wood packaging material made of unprocessed raw wood is a pathway for the introduction and spread of pests Because the origin of wood packaging material is often difficult to determine, globally approved measures that significantly reduce the risk of pest spread are described NPPOs (National Plant Protection Organization) are encouraged to accept wood packaging material that has been subjected to an approved measure without further requirements Such wood packaging material includes dunnage, but excludes processed wood packaging material Page 61 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 Procedures to verify that an approved measure, including the application of a globally recognized mark, has been applied should be in place in both exporting and importing countries Other measures agreed to under a bilateral arrangement are also considered in this standard Wood packaging material that does not comply with the requirements of this standard should be disposed of in an approved manner The key features of ISPM 15 are given in the table below for reverence: The key features of ISPM 15: ISPM 15 applies only to solid wood, with derived timber products and solid wood thinner than 6 mm (according to the EU Harmonized System) being exempt Treatment of the packaging by approved measures, which include heat treatment (HT) to a core temperature of 56 C for at least 30 minutes, for example by kiln drying (KD), provided that the above-stated specifications are achieved Chemical pressure impregnation (CPI) is approved only if the required HT specifications are achieved, which is not generally the case Another measure is fumigation with methyl bromide (MB) depending on concentration, duration and temperature Permanent and legible marking of the packaging must be provided on two opposite sides of the package The mark is composed of the ISO 3166 two letter country code (eg DE for Germany), the regional identifier (eg NW for North Rhine-Westphalia) and a registration number issued by the regional phytosanitary authority to the packaging container manufacturer, the packer or the consignor (unique number beginning with 49) The treatment method is denoted by the abbreviation HT for heat treatment or MB for fumigation with methyl bromide The letters DB may also be included where debarking is required Figure 1: Example of IPPC mark IPPC symbol Country code to ISO 3166, eg DE for Germany Regional identifier, eg NW for North Rhine-Westphalia Page 62 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Registration number, unique number beginning with 49 Treatment method, eg HT (heat treatment), MB (methyl bromide), if applicable, DB (debarked) The use of debarked wood may be required Official phytosanitary certificate is no longer required The phytosanitary authorities can provide information about the IPPC standard such as the countries to which it applies, the date from which it applies and its scope Page 63 of 82

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Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 At the end of this FSEM, a copy of this standard is attached for reference Page 65 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 162 Foils Only film products which are used in the packing industry for the manufacture of film shrouds are allowed (see anticorrosion protection with desiccants item 5) The type of film material has to fulfill the highest quality specifications, unlike film material that is used only for covering purposes to provide a hood when using the VCI method (see item 53) There are different types of film materials: 1 Transparent shrink-wrap foils HS Shrink films as VCI corrosion protection film - based on polyethylene with VCI active substance integrated in the polymer matrix - are used Both sides of the film provide effective VCI protection (example: EXOR VALENO FI) Below a typical date sheet of such foils is given for information 2 Aluminum composite foil designed as sealing layer foil Page 66 of 82

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Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 163 Padding and filler materials Padding paper, air bags, air cushion foil, foam foils and foam mats are to be used as filler material ATTENTION: Styrofoam chips must not be used generally Page 68 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 The use of hygroscopic filler and padding materials (eg wood wool, hay, straw, waste paper, etc) to fill out empty spaces and/or for padding is not allowed Page 69 of 82

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Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 164 Bolts and screws Galvanized steel bolts shall be used for fitting equipment at any type of packing and fitting the bottom beams of the packing Galvanized screws shall be used to fix the covers of the crates and cases Page 1 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 165 Nails Flat head nails have to be used and shall have enough length to bend over inside the packing Note: For load carrying structures of packings no nails must be used, but bolts or spindles should be used instead Especially for shipments into warm-dry counties, or in case of a long storage period, the shrinkage of the wood due to reduced humidity can cause that the nails become loose Page 2 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 1 Dispatch and marking instruction for handling of the goods 11 General For handling and lifting of the packing-boxes, at last the indications listed below have to be on the packing The texts shall be in the manufacturing country idiom and in English, or in one more idiom else, if required by the customer Page 3 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 GENERAL DOCUMENT 2-0041646 - Lifting device localization; - Support points for the transport; - Locals for the package anchoring during the transportation; - Inspection table for the desiccants; - Localization of the desiccants inspection opening; For identification, each packing have to be marked as described below: The markings on the package consist of the: a) Weight details b) Dimensions c) Notes on handling of package d) Package No e) Other necessary markings f) Machine No: The weights, dimensions and markings indicated on the package provide information on the correct selection and use of hoisting gear, handling and treatment during transport and storage of the package The Machine No permits clear identification of packages bearing the same order No and belonging to a specific machine The Package Serial No is assigned to each consecutive package bearing the same Machine No Note: The Supplier's Reference No is the same as the Package No and Dispatch Note No and remains unchanged even for part shipments The positive identification of packages is possible only with the complete Package No which appears on the dispatch note and on the packing list The packing List can consist of several pages, depending on the scope of the shipment 12 Labeling Two different kind of labels have to be fixed on each colli: Page 4 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 121 Project related with client name etc as per the contractual stipulations: To be adapted for the project and given later This marking shall be made min on two (2) sides of the packages The first five lines are self-explanatory Storage Code: Explanations to Storage Code please see paragraph 10 Do not use abbreviations! Shipment No: Shall be as per shipping order Package No: Shall be as per shipping order or consecutive numbering specifically assigned to a supplier Gross Weight: Gross weight in kg Net Weight: Dimensions: Net weight in kg Package dimensions in mm, length x width x height Page 5 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 122 Project related out of the DIA-AL System of Voith Hydro for internal purposes This marking shall also be made on four (4) sides of the packages 123 Shipping Instruction: Please refer to the General Shipping Instruction for Subsuppliers of Voith Hydro GmbH & CoKG) This document describes the related document requirements (kind and due dates in General) 13 Cautionary Symbols Cautionary symbols as well as special handling instruction shall be made in the following manner on all four (4) sides of the packages, as far as appropriate Page 6 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 In paragraph 14, an example is attached for information Symbol conform DIN 30600 Designation International Standard Keep dry ISO 80 Symbol ISO 000 / No 0626 Keep away from heat ISO 80 Symbol 4 ISO 000 / No 0624 Use no hooks ISO 80 Symbol 2 ISO 000 / No 0622 Center of gravity ISO 80 Symbol 8 ISO 000 / No 062 Clamp here ISO 80 Symbol 12 ISO 000 / No 0631 Sling here ISO 80 Symbol 6 ISO 000 / No 0625 Fragile handle with care ISO 80 Symbol 1 ISO 000 / No 0621 Page of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 This way up ISO 80 Symbol 3 ISO 000 / No 0623 No hand truck here ISO 80 Symbol 9 ISO 000 / No 0629 Do not destroy barrier Electrostatic sensitive device IEC 41 No 5134 Temperature limitations ISO 80 Symbol 13 ISO 000 / No 0632 Do not use fork lift truck here Stacking limitation ISO 80 Symbol 11 ISO 000 / No 0630 Tear off here - Protect from heat and radioactive sources ISO 80 Symbol 5 ISO 000 / No 0615 Page 8 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Sealed packing with desiccants Open here to check desiccant Marking of the flap witch gives access to the desiccant - ARRANGEMENT OF SYMBOLS ON BOXES: Fig 1 Example for the arrangement of the symbol center of gravity Symbols DIN 30 600 registration No 00463, 00464, 00465, 00469, 0040, 01200, 0203, 02902, 02904, 0325 Considering the regulations of the transport carriers the symbols are to be provided at the top left of the marking according to DIN 55 402, part 2 In the case of simultaneous use of several symbols they are possibly to be arranged beside each other Symbols DIN 30 600 registration No 00466 Fig 2 Example for the arrangement of the symbol apply slinging material here The symbol is to be arranged such that the symbol clearly defines the center of gravity of the packed piece Symbol DIN 30 600 registration No 00468 The symbol is arranged on those sides of the packed piece where slinging materials have to be applied (see fig 2) Page 9 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 Fig 3 Example for the arrangement of a temperature range or the upper or lower temperature limits value Symbol DIN 30 600 registration No 0041 and 02903 The symbols are to be arranged on the side not permitted for handling with the fork lift truck and/or position of the packed piece Symbol DIN 30 600 registration No 0046 The symbol is to be arranged on the side facing the fork lift truck driver Symbol DIN 30 600 registration No 02902 The symbol is to be provided with the addition C for a temperature range or with the addition C max or C min for the upper or lower temperature limit value (see fig 3) Fig 4 Example for the arrangement of the information kg max Symbol DIN 30 600 registration No 02904 Above the symbol the addition kg max is to be arranged Apart from stating kg max the permissible stapling load is to be given (see fig 4) Page 80 of 82

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 14 Marking of Packages; Directive for Export Packaging Designation symbol Legend Contract No Package No Destination Consignee Colli - No Quantity of Colli Port of destination Country of origin Gross-weight (Kg) Net-weight (Kg) Measurement (cm) Guide Marking Informatio n Marking Case showing symbols and instructions (example) Legend for Shipping of Packages (Example) Contract-no: Shipping marks: Destination: 94ML36-00518DE Huangpu, China; Guangdong Machinery I/E Kowloon Bay Equipment for Guangzhou Pumped Storage Power Plant C Package-no: V036-0295 Gross-weight: Net-weight: Measurement: 26523 Kg 26421 Kg 244 x 101 x 99 cm Main item no: 125 Indoor storage: Page 81 of 82 S3

Project handbook - section 2 2-0041646 18 Packing Instruction for special parts The following parts are considered as Special Parts and special care have to be applied to those components These parts are attached to the inquiry resp purchase order as separate document: 19 Attached standards Adobe Acrobat Document VN 15-1 - Packing standard Adobe Acrobat Document VN 156-1 - Preservation and storage VSN 1505-2 - Preservation of machine parts Adobe Acrobat Document Adobe Acrobat Document International Standard for WOOD PACKING MATERIAL Page 82 of 82