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3.
RECEIVING, HANDLING AND
STORAGE
3.1.
RECEIVING
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The box cooler is usually delivered in a wooden case.
Carefully open the case upon receipt and check if all
items are present (check against the bill of lading) and
inspect all items for damage.
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Note any damage or missing items on the carrier’s bill
of lading and file a claim immediately with the freight
company. When possible, take pictures of the damage.
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Notify Duramax Marine® immediately when damage is
observed or when items are missing.
§
Close the case immediately after inspection, to avoid
that the items in the case get lost or damaged.
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Leave the box cooler inside the case until immediately
before installation.
3.2.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORT,
HANDLING AND LIFTING
Heavy loads
Crushing or severe personal injury caused by a
falling or swinging load due to incorrect handling
or lifting.
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Transportation, handling or lifting of the box
cooler shall only be carried out by suitably
trained and qualified personnel.
Ø
Use lifting equipment with adequate lifting
capacity and appropriate lifting accessories
with hooks and shackles that are suitable for
the lifting provisions.
Ø
Stand clear of load.
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Wear safety helmet and safety shoes.
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Lift the tube bundle only by four M16 eyebolts
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(DIN
580). Tighten them into the 4 threaded holes in the
tube sheet which are designated for this. If needed the
position of the eyebolts must be adjusted with
suitable washers. Do not insert the point of a hook in
an eyebolt but use a shackle. Lift only by using all 4
eyebolts simultaneously (see fig. 2). Do not insert the
point of a hook in an eyebolt but use a shackle.
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The eyebolts are not part of the scope of supply from Duramax
Marine®.
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Lift the water cover only by the 4 lifting holes provided
in the end plates (see fig. 2).
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Pay attention to the weight.
The weight of the box
cooler is shown in the technical specifications at the
end of this manual and on the type plate.
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Do not use nozzles, flanges or other protruding parts
to move or lift the box cooler.
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Prevent damage to the box cooler, especially the
duroplast coating.
A damaged coating (also small
damages) will lead to accelerated (galvanic) corrosion.
Small damages can be touched up by a special two-‐
component repair set, which can be ordered from
Duramax Marine®.
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Prevent impacts and dropping.
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Pay attention to the centre of gravity, do not swing,
cant or tilt.
Figure 2. Lifting of the water cover and the tube bundle.
3.3.
SHORT AND LONG TERM STORAGE
The box cooler may need to be stored for a longer period
of time prior to installation.
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Leave the box cooler inside the wooden case in which
it is supplied to protect it against damage.
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Store the case in a dry, well-‐ventilated area, protected
from the weather, preferably indoors.
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Avoid wide temperature fluctuations to prevent that
condensation and moisture enter in the box cooler.
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Do not stack other objects on top of the case.
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Do not use the case as a climbing aid
