HP Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 240a manual Preparing for delivery and assembly

Preparing for delivery and assembly

Shipping considerations

The HP POD 240a is packaged for shipping such that exposure to weather does not result in damage to the components.

The HP POD 240a is shipped on air-ride trailers to avoid vibrations during shipment.

The HP POD 240a components are shipped based on the assembly plan and available space at the customer site.

Depending on the site location, additional restrictions and permits might be required, which can effect the delivery time line.

Suggested assembly installation equipment

Crane (2)

Forklift (1)

Scissor lift (2)

Boom lift (1)

Temporary flood light towers (2)

Fuel spill containment kit

Portable generator

Safety for assembly

National, state, regional, and local safety regulations must be enforced at all times to prevent work-related injuries. Before installation, HP recommends reviewing the following OSHA safety sections:

Equipment safety—Crane, forklift, scissor-lift, boom-lift, and tools

Traffic safety

Assembly and personnel safety

Electrical safety

Fuel spill containment safety

PPE and head protection

All contractors must adhere to OSHA requirements for the use of PPE to reduce employee exposure to hazards. The construction area around the HP POD 240a construction site is a required hard-hat area, and all personnel who enters the construction site must wear a hard hat, safety vest, and any additional OSHA, HP, and customer required PPE.

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