Micromeritics AquaPrep 055, Operator'S Manual

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AquaPrep 055 Unpacking and Inspecting the Equipment
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2. INSTALLATION
This chapter describes how to unpack, inspect, and install the AquaPrep.
Unpacking and Inspecting the Equipment
The AquaPrep and its accessories should be visually inspected as soon as unpacked to ensure
that all items have been received and none has sustained physical damage.
When you unpack the shipping cartons, carefully compare the packing list with the equipment
actually received, while checking for equipment damaged during shipment. Be sure to sift
through all packing materials before declaring equipment missing.
Equipment Damage or Loss During Shipment
When equipment is damaged or lost in transit, you are required to make note of the damage or
loss on the freight bill. The carrier, not the shipper, is responsible for all damage or loss. In the
event of equipment damage or loss during shipment, contact the carrier of the equipment
immediately.
Equipment Return
Micromeritics strives to ensure that all items arrive safely and in working order. Occasionally,
due to circumstances beyond our control, equipment is received which is not in working con-
dition. When it is necessary to return equipment (damaged either during shipment or while in
use) to Micromeritics for repair or replacement, the following procedure should be followed:
1. Pack the instrument in its original shipping carton if possible. If the original carton is
unavailable, for a nominal fee Micromeritics can provide another carton for your use.
2. Tag or identify the defective equipment, noting the defect and circumstances, if any, under
which the defect is observed.
3. Reference the sales order or purchase order, and provide the date that the equipment was
received.
It is important to save the shipping cartons when equipment is to be declared as
damaged or lost. The inspector (or claim investigator) must examine the cartons prior
to completion of the inspection report.
Failure to package your instrument properly may result in shipping damage.