8 S&C Instruction Sheet 465-500
Shipping and Handling
Inspection
Examine the shipment for external evidence of damage as
soon after receipt as possible, preferably before removal
from the carrier’s conveyance. Check the bill of lading to
make sure the shipping skids, crates, and containers listed
are present. If there is visible loss or damage:
1. Notify the delivering carrier immediately.
2. Ask for a carrier inspection.
3. Note the condition of shipment on all copies of the
delivery receipt.
4. File a claim with the carrier.
If concealed damage is discovered:
1. Notify the delivering carrier within 15 days of receipt of
shipment.
2. Ask for a carrier inspection.
3. File a claim with the carrier.
Also, notify S&C Electric Company in all instances of
loss or damage.
Packing
A complete VacuFuse Self-Resetting Interrupter consists
of the following components:
• The VacuFuse Self-Resetting Interrupter
• A present-production “-R10” Type XS Cutout
Mounting and miscellaneous mounting hardware
for securing the VacuFuse Self-Resetting Interrupter
to the pole
Handling
NOTICE
DO NOT DROP the VacuFuse Self-Resetting
Interrupter or subject any of its parts to undue stress
during installation . Only remove a VacuFuse Self-
Resetting Interrupter from the carton immediately
before installation .
Storage
VacuFuse Self-Resetting Interrupters are shipped on
pallets banded with plastic wrap. This packaging is
designed to protect the VacuFuse interrupters from freight
damage. This packaging is not suitable for outdoor storage
as it can pool water and damage VacuFuse interrupters.
After receipt, VacuFuse interrupters should be stored
indoors in their shipping packaging. Storing VacuFuse
interrupters outdoors in the shipping packaging will void
the warranty.
Returning
When returning the VacuFuse Self-Resetting Interrupter
for any reason, place the VacuFuse interrupter in the
original shipping carton to prevent damage during
shipment. If additional shipping cartons are required,
contact the nearest S&C Sales Office, S&C Authorized
Distributor, or S&C Headquarters.
