Appendix B Equipment handling
APPENDIX B — EQUIPMENT HANDLING
This section provides the basic rules for transportation, storage and handling of units. In
this context, a unit may be any large or small part of the system. It can be supplied as
part of the initial delivery, or as a spare part.
Transportation
Unless otherwise stated in the accompanying documentation, electronic,
electro-mechanical and mechanical units supplied by Simrad can be transported using all
methods approved for delicate equipment; (by road, rail, air or sea). The units are to be
transported in accordance with general or specific instructions for the appropriate unit(s),
using pallets, transport cases, or carton boxes as appropriate.
Note
Special local restrictions concerning air transportation may be applied to units
containing certain types of batteries. These units must be checked properly, and the
regulations must be investigated by the packer/shipper before the unit is dispatched.
All local transportation must be carried out according to the same specifications as for
the initial delivery. In general, all units must be handled with care.
The carton or case containing the unit must be kept dry at all times, and must be sheltered
from the weather. It must not be subjected to shocks, excessive vibration or other rough
handling. The carton or case will normally be marked with text or symbols indicating
which way it is to be placed. Follow any instructions given, and ensure the case is always
placed with its “top” uppermost.
The carton or case must not be used for any purpose for which it was not intended (step,
table, etc.), and in the absence of other information, no other cartons or cases must
be stacked on top of it.
Lifting
A heavy crate will normally be marked with its weight, and the weights of other cartons
or crates will normally be entered on the packing list.
• You must always check the weight of a crate before you attempt to lift it.
• You must always use lifting apparatus that is approved and certified for the load.
Heavy units may be equipped with lifting lugs for transportation by crane within the
workshop or installation area. Before you use a crane:
• You must check the applicable weight certificate for the crane.
• You must check the security of the lifting lugs.
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