SECTION 3
RECEIVING
UNCRATING
Every
Washer
is tested and adjusted to work
perfectly before shipment. Every component is
tested in actual conditions to guarantee proper
operation before shipment. It is essential that the
Washer
is received and handled properly before
installation to ensure that it was received in exactly
the same condition as it was when it left the factory
and that it reaches the site where it will be set up for
operation without damage.
GLASS WASHING MACHINES
10
The crate with the Washer, dependant on the
machine size, will weight between 2,000 to 4,000
pounds and requires adequate lifting devices to
move the crate and components.
Inspecting the Crate
Crate damage could indicate that the shipment has
been mishandled and that the machine could be
damaged. It is very important that the machine be
inspected for exterior damage immediately upon
receipt. Use the following procedure for inspection:
Check all surfaces of the crate for gouges, tears or
holes that could have been made by the forks of a
forklift or some other lifting device.
Check for crushed corners, edges or framing
members that could indicate that the crate was
dropped.
Check for broken crate straps and breaks or
distortion in the framing of the crate.
Inspect the plastic wrappings that cover the
components and assemblies. Carefully note any
damage to the wrappings.
Remove the framing and plastic wrappings as
necessary to inspect the machine, especially in the
areas of obvious visible damage.
Notification
Document any and all damage to any part of the
Washer
or ancillary equipment. Notify the carrier
and Sommer and Maca Industries, Inc. immediately
upon detection of any damage.
Removing the Crate
Cut any straps and remove the crate from the skid.
Note that the frame of the
Washer
is bolted to the
wooden skid.
Check the machine for damage, especially in an
area that has evident crate damage that was
noticed in the inspection procedure described
previously.
Use a proper lifting device and lift slings to raise
the machine off of the mounting skid. It is
recommended that the machine be in the desired
location, if possible, so that handling of the
machine is kept to a minimum.
