Mueller Pre-Fab - Manual (Page 16)

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Delivery
Mueller takes every precaution to ensure that material is delivered to the customer damage free
and fully protected from the elements during shipment . When the material is delivered to the
customer it then becomes the customer's responsibility to protect the material from the elements,
possible theft, and other damage . The following guidelines are recommended:
Handling: Proper care is required in unloading and handling panel bundles
in order to prevent damage.
1 . Bundles should remain banded (if possible) during the unloading process . Bundles should
never be lifted by the banding material .
2 . Lift each bundle as close as possible to its center of gravity .
3 . If the bundles are to be lifted with a crane, use a spreader bar of appropriate length and
nylon band slings (do not use wire rope slings as they will damage the material) .
4 . Depending on the panel length, some bundles may be lifted by a forklift . When using a
forklift, the forks should be spread to their maximum spacing, and the load centered on the
forks .
sheets over 25’ long require two forklifts.
5 . After panel bundles are opened, individual sheets must be handled carefully to prevent
panel buckling or damage to the panel coating . When removing a sheet from a bundle it
should be rolled off the bundle to prevent scratching of the next sheet . Never drag or slide
one sheet over another sheet . Sheets should not be picked up by the ends . Instead, lift the
sheet along its longitudinal edge and carry in a vertical position . For sheets over 10’ long,
two or more people may be required to carry the sheet .