Chapter: Requirements and Specifications
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Upon special arrangements, an Instron service engineer can supervise the off-loading and
transportation of the load frame to its final site. Contact Instron’s Professional Services
department or your local Instron office for additional information on this service (refer to
“Product Support” on page 1-8).
Insurance and Safety
Under Instron’s standard contract, the shipping terms are Ex-Works (or FOB Factory),
meaning ownership and liability for the testing system transfers to the customer at Instron’s
loading dock. Unless other shipping terms are specified in a purchase order, which Instron
does not dispute, the Ex-Works shipping terms apply. Under these terms, the customer is
responsible for securing the applicable transit insurance on the shipment and arranging safe
transport to the final destination. Arrangements can be made through Instron to secure
insurance cover and shipping, at the customer’s expense.
When transporting a load frame within your own premises, you are responsible for its safe
transport. Upon special arrangements, an Instron service engineer can supervise the
transportation to the load frame’s final site. Contact Instron’s Professional Services
department or your local Instron office for additional information on this service (refer to
“Product Support” on page 1-8).
Materials Disposal
It is the customer’s responsibility to properly dispose of any waste materials generated from
the installation of the system and its accessories, or from the general operation of the system.
This includes packing materials, hydraulic fluid, and waste materials contaminated with
hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic fluid is generally considered a hazardous material so proper
disposal of this substance, or anything contaminated with it, must comply with local, state,
and federal regulations.
Instron’s Responsibilities
Instron’s standard contract requires Instron to provide the necessary services to ensure that
your testing system operates accurately. These services are described below.
Additional services and equipment may be negotiated with Instron, but these additional
services must be mutually agreed upon and specifically described in your purchase order.
Insurance
Under Instron’s standard contract, the shipping terms are Ex-Works (or FOB Factory),
meaning ownership and liability for the testing system transfers to the customer at Instron’s
loading dock. Unless other shipping terms are specified in a purchase order, which Instron
does not dispute, the Ex-Works shipping terms apply. Under these terms, Instron is
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