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a. Wrap the instrument in anti-static plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by
ESD.
b. For instruments that weigh less than 54 kg (120 lb), use a double-walled, corrugated
cardboard carton of 159 kg (350 lb) test strength.
c. The carton must be large enough to allow three to four inches on all sides of the
instrument for packing material and strong enough to accommodate the weight of the
instrument.
d. Surround the equipment with three to four inches of packing material, to protect the
instrument and prevent it from moving in the carton.
e. If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is S.D.-240 Air Cap from Sealed Air
Corporation (Commerce, California 90001). Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet lled with
1-1/4 inch air bubbles.
f. Use the pink (anti-static) Air Cap to reduce static electricity. Wrapping the instrument
several times in this material will protect the instrument and prevent it from moving in
the carton.
3. Seal the carton with strong nylon adhesive tape.
4. Mark the carton `FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE'.
5. Retain copies of all shipping papers.
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