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Storage
Avoid damage to any units during storage - dam-
age can affect subsequent operation.
Do not overload any goods by over stacking. Do
not place heavy goods on top of another.
The RCU box should be handled with care
and protected from water exposure. It can
be stored in its original transport packaging.
The storage room should be well ventilated,
as dust-free as possible and dry. It should
have a temperature between -4 °F and
+122 °F (-20 °C and +50 °C). The relative
humidity should be kept below a level of 80
percent.
Shipping damage claims
If stored for long periods of time, the battery will
require re-charging at least every six months. This
should be done using a standard 12 V battery
charger. Take care to not overcharge the battery.
Important: The manner in which visible
shipping damage is identified by consignee
prior to signing the delivery receipt can
determine the outcome of any damage
claim to be filed.
Notification to carrier within 15 days for
concealed damage is essential if loss
resulting from unsettled claims is to be
eliminated or minimized.
1. When shipment arrives, note whether
equipment is properly protected from
the elements. Note trailer number on
which the equipment arrived. Note
blocking of equipment. During
unloading, make sure to count the
actual items unloaded to verify the
contents as shown on the delivery
receipt.
2. Make immediate inspection for visible
damage upon arrival and prior to
disturbing or removing packaging or
wrapping material. This should be done
prior to unloading when possible. When
total inspection cannot be made on
vehicle prior to unloading, close
inspection during unloading must be
performed and visible damage noted on
the delivery receipt. Take pictures if
possible.
3. Any visible damage must be noted on
the delivery receipt and acknowledged
with the driver's signature. The damage
should be detailed as much as possible.
It is essential that a notation "possible
internal damage, subject to inspection"
be included on delivery receipt. If the
driver will not sign the delivery receipt
with damage noted, the shipment
should not be signed for by the
consignee or their agent.
4. Notify Siemens immediately of any
damage, at +1 (800) 347-6659 or +1
(919) 365-2200 outside the U.S.
5. Arrange for a carrier inspection of
damage immediately.
Important: Do not move equipment from
the place it was set when unloading. Also,
do not remove or disturb packaging or
wrapping material prior to carrier damage
inspection. Equipment must be inspected by
carrier prior to handling after receipt. This
eliminates loss due to claims by carrier that
equipment was damaged or further
damaged on site after unloading.
6. Be sure equipment is properly
protected from any further damage by
covering it properly after unloading.
7. If practical, make further inspection for
possible concealed damage while the
carrier's inspector is on site. If inspection
for concealed damage is not practical at
the time the carrier's inspector is
present, it must be done within 15 days
of receipt of equipment. If concealed
damage is found, the carrier must again
be notified and inspection made prior to
taking any corrective action to repair.
Also notify Siemens immediately at +1
(800) 347-6659 or +1 (919) 365-2200
outside the U.S.
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