Mode Of Receiving And Delivery - HP MCS Manual

Mode of receiving and delivery

Knowledge of the receiving site is an important planning consideration, as special equipment or
arrangements may have to be made. Think about the following issues:
• Inquire whether the receiver has a shipping dock with adequate height for a truck to load and
unload the equipment. Without a dock, specialized equipment such as bobtail trucks and forklifts
may be required. If the HP MCS is to be rolled across a parking area, panels of plywood or
Formica are recommended to minimize the vibration induced into the HP MCS.
• Be aware that the HP MCS is 85.5 in. (2170 mm) high on the skid and exceeds standard 7-foot
doorways so the HP MCS will have to be de-palletized for passage through the standard 7-foot
doorframe.
• Be aware that a fully configured MCS may weigh up to 3130 lbs. Check weight limits along the
route from the dock to the datacenter, including ramps, elevators, and raised floors.
• Consider that alternative handling schemes may be required in areas with elevated floor structures
with inadequate ramp systems For products with casters, when negotiating any ramp, keep the front
of the HP MCS pointed uphill to minimize the possibility of the HP MCS tipping.
• Lifting the HP MCS with eyebolts is not recommended. The HP MCS should remain on the pallet
until it has been moved as close to the final deployment location as possible.
Warning:
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not
attempt to move large equipment by yourself. Obtain adequate assistance
to stabilize the HP MCS during movement, or hire professional equipment
riggers.
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