Stile, Handling material – Metal Sales Stile Installation User Manual

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STILE

RECEIVING MATERIAL

It is the responsibility of the installer to unload material from the delivery truck. The installer is not

responsible for providing suitable equipment for unloading of material from the delivery truck.

After receiving material, check the condition of the material, 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.

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.

Some products may have a peel-off (strippable film) plastic coating over the painted surface. This coating

was factory applied to prevent damage to the finish that may occur during manufacturing or shipping. If

this coating is present, avoid exposure of the "strippable film" parts to sunlight and remove the "strippable

film prior to installation.

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

as this will damage the panels.

HANDLING MATERIAL

MECHANICAL HANDLING

GENERAL 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.