1.2 Packaging and Shipping, Receiving and Inspection,
Handling and Storage
1.2.1 Packaging and Shipping: Unlessotherwisedened
in the purchase order and agreed by AAF Flanders, the RU
lterhousingandltersarepackagedfordomestictransit
and shipped FOB the AAF Flanders factory. The method of
shipmentwillbeasspeciedinthecustomer’spurchase
order to AAF Flanders.
1.2.2 Receiving and Inspection: Obtain a copy of the
purchase order, the product drawing that was submitted by
AAF Flanders in association with the order, and a copy of
the bill of lading, along with any other shipping papers.
Upon receipt of the equipment, or any part thereof, these
documents shall be used to ensure that the correct product
has been received.
For maximum protection, complete the following steps upon
receiptoftheRUandlters:
• Inspect the shipment and all associated documentation.
Notify the carrier immediately if there is any visible damage
to the packaging or the equipment, or a discrepancy in the
shippingpapers.Ifnecessary,leanimmediateclaimwith
the carrier against such damage or discrepancy.
•Conrmthattheequipmentreceivedagreeswiththe
contents of the shipping papers.
•Conrmthattheshippingdocumentsagreewiththe
purchase order. Refer to the product drawing submitted
for the order as necessary.
• If it is determined that any equipment ordered on the
purchase order has not been delivered and is not accounted
for in the shipping papers, contact AAF Flanders
immediately by calling 1-800-477-1214. Reference the
AAF Flanders control number, which will be listed on the
shipping papers.
Eachshipmentmayinclude:
• One or more individually packaged RUs.
• Packagedparticulatelters.
• Packagedgas-phasechemicalltercassettes.
NotethattheRUandtheparticulateandgas-phaseltersmay
shipfromdierentlocationsandbereceivedatdierenttimes.
1.2.3 Handling and Storage: Following receipt, inspection,
and acceptance of the equipment, and prior to installation, the
RUandtheparticulateandgas-phaseltersshouldbehandled
with great care. The RU may ship mounted vertically or
horizontally on a pallet for protection during shipping and
handling. It is recommended that it remains on its pallet until
ithasbeenmovedtoitsnalinstallationlocation.Only
personnel experienced in rigging and handling equipment
should be employed for this task. In most cases, the RU may
be moved using a forklift. A suggestion for rigging horizontally
shipped equipment is shown in Figure 1. Rig the housing using
straps or a sling. Fasten the strapping under the skid on which
the RU ships. To prevent damage to the exterior surface of
the RU, use spreader bars at all times. Position the spreader
bars to keep the cables from rubbing against any part of the
housing. Before hoisting, make sure that the load is properly
balanced.
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! WARNING: The housing top (when shipped vertically) or the
top-side (when shipped horizontally) will not support the
weight of the unit. Any attempt to support the housing from
these surfaces may result in serious equipment damage and
severe personal injury. Do not walk on the top or the top-side
of the unit, or use these surfaces for storage of materials.
The components shall be retained and stored in their protective
packaging until immediately prior to installation. Care should be
taken to ensure that the packages are not dropped or subjected
to any impact loads.
At all times the equipment should be protected from exposure
to weather. The equipment should be stored in a clean, dry,
temperature-controlled environment. All items should be stored
on pallets so that they are elevated above grade. Recirculation
Units(RU)shouldnotbestacked.Particulateandgas-phaselters
should not be stacked more than three (3) cartons high to prevent
crushing.Onlyparticulateltersshouldbestackedonparticulate
lters,andgas-phaseltersongas-phaselters.Thegas-phase
ltersshipinsideacartonenclosedintransparentprotective
plastic.Undernocircumstancesshouldtheltersberemoved
from this plastic protection until immediately prior to installation.
Filter products should not be stored in areas where they may
become contaminated by chemicals, either acids or alkalis, in
liquid, vapor, or gaseous form.
1.3 Product Descriptions
1.3.1 Recirculation Unit (RU): Each RU will be received
individually mounted on a shipping pallet and wrapped in
plastic for protection during shipping. Refer to the product
drawings submitted on the order for details. The RU is typically
supplied in one style, the Heavy Duty (HD) model. This refers to
thestyleofSAAFCassettegas-phasechemicallterthatcan
be accommodated in the unit (see 1.3.2 for details).
Spreader bar
Straps or sling
Shipping skid
Figure 1
RU
