Mode Of Receiving And Delivery - HP 245161-B22 - 10642 42U Rack Shock Pallet Best Practices Manual

Mode of receiving and delivery

Knowledge of the receiving site is an important planning consideration, as special equipment or
arrangements may have to be made. Think about the following issues:
• Inquire whether the receiver has a shipping dock with adequate height for a truck to load and
unload the equipment. Without a dock, specialized equipment such as bobtail trucks and forklifts
may be required. If the rack is to be rolled across a parking area, panels of plywood or Formica
are recommended to minimize the vibration induced into the rack.
• Be aware that the 10642 and 10642 G2 racks are 86 inches (2159 mm) high on the pallet and
exceeds standard 7-foot doorways so the rack will have to be de-palletized for passage through the
standard 7-foot doorframe.
• The 47U racks cannot be moved with equipment installed due to safety and stability concerns.
• Use the shock pallet to ship the rack with equipment installed. Pallet jacks are recommended when
moving the rack inside a building structure. When using a fork lift, access should only be from the
front as indicated in the documentation. Pallet jacks may enter from the front or rear; however, front
access is preferred for greater stability.
• Consider that alternative handling schemes may be required in areas with elevated floor structures
with inadequate ramp systems (for example, lifting the rack with eyebolts in the top frame for floors
with an incline greater than 10 degrees). For products with casters, when negotiating any ramp,
keep the front of the rack pointed uphill to minimize the possibility of the rack tipping.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not
attempt to move large equipment racks by yourself. Obtain adequate
assistance to stabilize the rack during movement, or hire professional
equipment riggers.
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