COOK Laboratory Exhaust - Manual (Page 3)

2.0: Receiving of the Equipment
Most equipment delivered is shipped FOB Factory. Once the equipment is loaded on the trailer,
it ownership and responsibility transfers to the purchaser. The equipment is considered
delivered when the bill of lading is signed. Receiving the equipment and all of the “Shipped
Loose” components is the responsibility of the party signing the bill of lading presented by the
trucker. Prior to signing for the equipment, make an inspection of its physical condition and also
take an inventory of the listed “shipped loose” items. Should there be damaged or missing
items, note them on the bill of lading in the presence of the delivering agent of the carrier and
contact the factory immediately. If the decision is made by the contractor or representative
agent to accept the equipment it becomes the responsibility of the accepting party to file the
freight claim with the carrier in accordance with ICC regulations. It will also be the responsibility
of the contractor to ensure the equipment is repaired to the satisfaction of Loren Cook in order
to validate the warranty on the equipment. Proper handling of the equipment is mandatory
during unloading and setting it into position.
Note: If equipment is not set in its permanent position and is stored on the ground or other
unleveled area, proper provisions must be taken for supporting and protecting the
equipment. See section for both short term and long term storage.
Shipped Loose Parts:
1. Check the packing list for the list of shipped loose parts.
2. Packing list will note how many and what type of parts.
3. Packing list will note in what section of the unit and wh
ere each “shipped loose part”
is located.
4. All air filters are shipped as loose parts. Small rain hoods will be inside the units.
Large rain hoods will be outside the unit and so noted on packing list.
Storage
2.1.1 Short-Term Storage
Short-term storage is considered six (6) months or less from date shipment. Storage
maintenance during this time period is usually, but not necessarily, limited to the following:
A. Make sure the equipment is received and unloaded and set in position per guidelines listed
under “Rigging”.
B. Make sure all access doors are tightly closed and that all access openings into the unit are
sealed, such as air supply and air return openings, pipe chase openings, fresh air openings,
exhaust air openings, electrical connections openings and other access openings of the
unit’s cabinet that may permit entry of snow, ice, rain water, dust, dirt, mud and other
construction debris, or birds and rodents that may enter the interior of the unit.
C. The unit must also be protected when setting on the ground level to prevent damage to the
exterior of the cabinet by construction vehicles and or personnel.