EQUIPMENT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

Delivery

The equipment and battery are delivered separately. On receipt, the packaging must be checked for any signs of damage. Any damage or missing parts should be reported to the carrier within 24 hours of delivery.

Unpacking

Care should be taken when unpacking to avoid damaging the equipment or battery; in particular, avoid short circuiting battery terminals. All packing materials should be checked before disposal to ensure that no items are discarded. The equipment panel rating plate should be checked to ensure that supply voltage and output rating correspond to the equipment and load and that the mode of operation is correct.

Handling

Keep equipment and battery upright at all times, and handle with care. Either may be damaged if dropped or subject to severe impact. Particular care should be taken to protect the controls and instruments.

a)Leave the equipment in its packaging and transport it with a fork lift.

b)Cut the tapes and remove the packing case by lifting it upwards.

c)Unscrew the screws fastening the pallet to the cubicle feet.

d)Lift the cubicle and remove the pallet.

Storage

Store the equipment and battery in a clean, dry place, free from water, condensation, dirt and extremes of temperature.

Sealed lead acid battery cells which are supplied filled and charged must be given a boost charge at least every 3 months.

Sealed Nickel-Cadmium battery cells which are supplied filled and discharged must be charged and discharged before storage.

Sealed Nickel-Cadmium battery cells which are supplied dry must be filled, charged and discharged before storage.

Sealed spare battery cells must be charged at least every 3 months.

Failure to comply with the Manufacturer’s instructions may result in the battery not reaching its rated performance and having a shortened life.

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