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Other Packaging
Caution
Note
Instrument damage can result from using packaging materials other
than those specified. Never use styrene pellets as packaging materials.
They do not adequately cushion the instrument or prevent it from
shifting in the carton. They cause instrument damage by generating
static electricity.
To protect the front panel, the front handles should be attached to
each instrument section before shipping.
You can repackage the instrument with commercially available
materials, as follows:
1. Separate the two instrument sections.
2. Attach a completed service tag to each of the sections.
3. Wrap each section in antistatic plastic to reduce the possibility of
damage caused by electrostatic discharge.
4. Use a strong shipping container. A double-walled, corrugated
cardboard carton of 159-kg (350~lb) bursting strength is
adequate. The carton must be large enough and strong enough to
accommodate the instrument. Allow at least 3 to 4 inches on all
sides of the instrument for packing material.
5. Surround the instrument with 3 to 4 inches of packing material, to
protect the instrument and prevent it from moving in the carton.
If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is S.D.-240 Air
Cap from Sealed Air Corporation (Hayward, California 94545). Air
Cap looks like a plastic sheet filled with l-l/4 inch air bubbles. Use
the pink (antistatic) Air Cap to reduce static electricity. Wrapping
the instrument section several times in this material should both
protect the instrument section and prevent it from moving in the
carton.
6. Seal the carton with strong nylon adhesive tape.
7. Mark the carton
FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE.
8. Retain copies of all shipping papers.
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