Caution, Handling material – Metal Sales T-Armor Series User Manual
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CAUTION
Improper loading and unloading of bundles and crates may result in bodily harm and/or
material damage. Metal Sales is not responsible for bodily injuries and/or material
damages resulting from improper loading and unloading.
It is the responsibility of the installer to unload material from the delivery truck. The installer shall be responsible for
providing suitable equipment for unloading of material from the truck.
After receiving material, check the condition of the material, and review the shipment against the shipping list to ensure all
materials are accounted for. If damages or shortages are discovered, it should be noted on the Bill of Lading at the time of
delivery. A claim should be made against the carrier as soon as possible. Metal Sales is not responsible for any damages or
shortages unless they are documented in writing and presented to Metal Sales within 48 hours.
Each bundle should be handled carefully to avoid being damaged. Care should be taken to prevent bending of the panel or
abrasion to finish. Whenever possible, the bundle should remain crated until it is located in its place of storage. If bundles
must be opened, we recommend recrating them before lifting. To avoid damage, please lift the bundle at its center of gravity.
Forklift - A forklift may be used for panels up to 20'-0" long. Please make sure the forks are at their maximum separation.
Do not transport open bundles. When transporting bundles across rough terrain, or over a longer distance, some means of
supporting the panel load must be used.
Crane - A crane should be used when lifting panels with lengths greater than 20'-0". Please be sure to utilize a spreader bar to
ensure the even distribution of the weight to the pick up points. As a rule when lifting panels, no more than
1
/
3
of the length of
the panel should be left unsupported. Never use wire rope because this will damage the panels.
HANDLING MATERIAL
RECEIVING MATERIAL
GENERAL HANDLING
MECHANICAL HANDLING