9. Shipping, preservation, waste disposal, transport, storage
9.2 Transport
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In order to avoid injury or damage to the unit it must be handled properly. In addition to
following the instructions below, general health and safety good practice and specific
accident prevention guidelines should be observed.
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For correct handling and storage comply with the following symbols:
Protect against moisture
Careful: glass
Up
Centre of gravity
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Do not lift the metal detector head at the through put opening.
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Use a lifting gear attached to the mounting brackets or lifting eyes.
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Do not compress the side walls of the unit or any attached parts by pulling obliquely on
ropes or chains.
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Only remove handling safeguards once all installation work has been completed.
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When handling in a loading area make sure the unit cannot topple over or slip.
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Damage caused during transportation must always be reported to the manufacturer.
9.3 Storage
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If possible the unit should be stored in a closed room until final installation.
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If the unit is stored in the open it must be covered over with tarpaulins and open un-
derneath, to allow condensation to drain off.
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Avoid any higher temperature fluctuations. It is possible that condensed water that has
formed in the packing cannot properly drain and may corrode equipment surfaces. If a
formation of condensed water cannot be avoided, suitable desiccants e.g. in the form
of bags must be placed in the packing.
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If the unit has been packed for transportation by sea the packaging must not be dam-
aged or opened during transit and storage.
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For storage temperature and permissible air humidity please refer to the technical data
sheet.
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For correct storage comply with all storage and handling symbols:
Protect against moisture
Careful: glass
Up
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