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SHIPPING DAMAGE AND HANDLING
DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED MERCHANDISE TO US.
FILE YOUR CLAIM AS OUTLINED BELOW
This merchandise has been thoroughly inspected and carefully packed before leaving
our plant. Responsibility for its safe delivery was assumed by the carrier at the time of
shipment. Claim s for loss or damage to the contents must be made with the carrier, as
follows:
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VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE
Any external evidence of loss or damage must be noted, at the time of delivery, on
the freight bill or express receipt and signed by the carrier's agent. Failure to
adequately describe such external evidence of loss or damage may result in the
carrier refusing to honor a damage claim. Make a written request for inspection by
the carrier's agent within fifteen days of the delivery date. Review the inspection
report and do not sign it unless it adequately describes the damage.
A claim must be filed with the carrier since such damage is the carrier's
responsibility.
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CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE
Concealed loss or damage means loss or damage which does not become
apparent until the merchandise has been unpacked. The contents may be
damaged in transit due to rough handling even though the carton may not show
external dam age. W hen the damage is discovered upon unpacking, contact the
carrier and make a written request for inspection by the carrier's agent within
fifteen days of the delivery date. Review the inspection report and do not sign it
unless it adequately describes the damage.
A claim must be filed with the carrier since such damage is the carrier's
responsibility. By following these instructions carefully, we guarantee our full
support of your claims to protect you against loss from concealed damage.
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RETURNING DAMAGED EQUIPMENT
Damaged equipment will not be accepted at our factory unless we have been
advised and instructions provided on how it should be returned. A copy of the
freight claim must be provided prior to returning the equipment.
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HANDLING
After inspection, store and handle all equipment and components in their original
crates until ready for installation. Handle with care. The equipment may be heavy
but some components are of a delicate nature. If the equipment is to be stored,
keep it in the original crates and store in a location free from excessive dust, heat
and moisture until ready for installation.
