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General Material Specifications and Storage • 2
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Store cartons of materials at least six inches away from
masonry walls to prevent absorption of moisture. Keep
cartons on skids or shelves, but never directly on floors.
Remember that a very dry environment produces static,
which causes material to cling together. Humid conditions
may make paper limp and difficult to handle and may
cause curl.
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Do not stack cartons more than five feet high; any higher,
and you can deform the bottom cartons and damage the
envelopes. Stack cartons so that all envelopes stand on
edge. The lid of the box should be uppermost when
stacked. Boxes should remain closed until envelopes are
required.
Rotation
Rotate the stock, noting the following points:
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Control the inventory. Rotate the stock, using the oldest
stock first (first in, first out).
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If your storage area is compatible with our storage envi-
ronment guidelines (see previous section) and your work
area is not, transfer cartons from the storage area to the
work area no more than several hours before use.
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If your work area is compatible with our storage environ-
ment guidelines (see previous section) and your storage
area is not, transfer cartons from the storage area to the
work area at least 24 hours before use.
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Do not remove envelope or enclosure boxes from their
cartons until you are ready to load them on the work table.
Locally-Manufactured Materials
If you live in an extreme climate, we recommend that you buy
mailing materials manufactured locally. By doing this, you may
avoid significant changes in environmental conditions that
may cause performance problems.
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