Transportation And Storage; Return Procedures - Siemens SITRANS F Operating Instruction

7.5

Transportation and storage

To guarantee sufficient protection during transport and storage, observe the following:
● Keep the original packaging for subsequent transportation.
● Devices/replacement parts should be returned in their original packaging.
● If the original packaging is no longer available, ensure that all shipments are properly
Special conditions for storage and transportation of the device are listed in Chapter
"Technical data (Page 29)".
7.6

Return procedures

Enclose the delivery note, the cover note for return delivery together with the declaration of
decontamination form on the outside of the package in a well-fastened clear document
pouch.
Required forms
● Delivery Note
● Cover Note for Return Delivery with the following information
● Declaration of Decontamination
SITRANS FCS200
Operating Instructions, 02/2011, A5E02508199-01
packaged to provide sufficient protection during transport. Siemens cannot assume
liability for any costs associated with transportation damages.
CAUTION
Insufficient protection during storage
The packaging only provides limited protection against moisture and infiltration.
 Provide additional packaging as necessary.
Cover note (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/16604370)
– product (ordering number)
– number of devices or spare parts returned
– reason for the return
Declaration of Decontamination
(http://pia.khe.siemens.com/efiles/feldg/files/Service/declaration_of_decontamination_en.
pdf)
With this declaration you certify
carefully cleaned and are free from any residues.
that the returned products/spare parts have been
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