CommScope Trunk & Distribution Cable - Manual (Page 10)

Inspecting and Unloading CommScope Cables
Trouble-free unloading begins with letting your CommScope Customer Service Representative know of any
special packaging or delivery requirements (no shipping dock available, call before delivery, etc.). CommScope
will make every reasonable effort to comply with your shipping needs.
When the shipment arrives, inspect every reel and pallet of material for damage as it is unloaded. Suspect cable
should be set aside for a more detailed inspection before the shipping documents are signed.
Damage can occur during the unloading process. Coaxial cable can be damaged
by dropping the reels or pallets, or improper handling of reels with a forklift.
Stacked cable must be carefully unstacked to prevent cable damage and possible
injury. CommScope drivers are experienced in handling and unstacking the cable
without injury or damage. A Cargomaster crane is useful in unstacking and
unloading cable with or without a dock.
Common carriers are only required to move the cable to the back of the truck for
unloading. If a common carrier driver cannot unstack the cable, the driver should
be instructed to return to the shipping terminal where equipment exists to unstack
the cable. The cable can be reloaded onto the truck on rolling edge.
If any cable damage is visible or suspected and if it is decided to accept the shipment, note the damage and the
reel number on ALL copies of the bill of lading.
If the damage is too extensive to accept the shipment, advise the carrier’s driver that the shipment is being refused
because of the damage. Immediately notify CommScope’s Customer Service Department so that arrangements
can be made for a replacement shipment.
CommScope
makes every ef-
fort to assure
that QR and P3
cables arrive in
the same 100%
ready-to-install
condition as
when they left
the factory.
2.1 Handling and Testing
Inspection