VLM BIO-1F, Operating Manual

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3. Transportation / Packaging
Metalblock thermostat are packed by VLM according to their demand with largest care, wrapped usually in
air cushion foil and set in cardboard box protected strengthened with polystyrene inserts.
3.1 Acceptance of parcels and unpacking

In case of damages caused by impacts during transportation claims are made exclusively with the re-
spective forwarder, parcel service or post office. If there is any doubt about the integrity confirm the
acceptance only under the reservation of the following examination of the content.
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Open the transport package and remove the filling material.
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Take out the unit and accessories carefully, put all the items on a table and compare them with the
delivery note.
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Please note that according to our terms of business the completeness of the consignment has to be
checked without any delay. Late claims of missing parts will be rejected.
3.2 Forwarding or sending back
Note: VLM Metalblock Thermostats are highly sensitive electronic devises. For that reason special pre-
cautions have to be met in case of forwarding or sending back :

Make sure that no filling material can enter into the device for instance through the aeriation holes in
the case. For this reason we recommend to wrap the device into paper or plastic foil. Note that oth-
erwise any costs for decontamination will be charged.

Use only a
sufficient sturdy packaging material for the transport and label it outside
“High
sensitive electronic equipment, handle with
care”

Do not apply only plastic foam flakes as filling material. Otherwise the device could move to the walls
caused by vibrations during the transport. Take care the the device is well protected at all sides.
In accordance with the general terms of business of the company
(s. http://www.vlmgmbh.de) VLM will not
take over any
liability for damages caused by
unsuffcient sturdy packing or any other reasons.
Note:
The return or acceptance of metalblock-thermostats contaminated with
hazardous medical, biological, chemical or radioactive substances are
basically excluded.