Snap-loc 24, Handling material, Caution – Metal Sales Snap-Loc 24 Installation User Manual

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SNAP-LOC 24

RECEIVING MATERIAL

MECHANICAL HANDLING

CAUTION

Improper loading and unloading of bundles and crates may result in bodily harm and/or

material damage. Metal Sales is not responsible for bodily injuries and/or material

damages resulting from improper loading and unloading.

GENERAL HANDLING

It is the responsibility of the installer to unload material from the delivery truck. The installer shall be
responsible for providing suitable equipment for unloading of material from the delivery truck.

Each bundle should be handled carefully to avoid being damaged. Care should be taken to prevent
bending of the panel or abrasion to finish. Whenever possible, the bundle should remain crated until
it is located in its place of storage. If bundles must be opened, we recommend you recrate them
before lifting. To avoid damage please lift the bundle at its center of gravity.

After receiving material check their condition and review the shipment against the shipping list to
ensure all materials are accounted for. If damages or shortages are discovered, it should be noted
on the Bill of Lading at the time of delivery. A claim should be made against the carrier as soon as
possible. Metal Sales is not responsible for any damages or shortages unless they are documented
in writing and presented to Metal Sales within 48 hours.

FORKLIFT - A forklift may be used for panels up to 20'-0" long. Please make sure the forks are at their
maximum separation. Do not transport open bundles. When transporting bundles across rough
terrain, or over a longer distance, some means of supporting the panel load must be used.

CRANE - A crane should be used when lifting panels with lengths greater than 20'-0". Please be sure to
utilize a spreader bar to ensure the even distribution of the weight to the pick up points. As a rule
when lifting panels, no more than

of the length of the panel should be left unsupported. Never use

wire rope because this will damage the panels.

HANDLING MATERIAL