MEA INC
2600 American Lane | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 | USA
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COMPLETE CONTROL
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MEA Incorporated | Hawk Actuator Instruction and Operation Manual
02/2018
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2. SHIPPING, HANDLING, STORAGE
2-1 Delivery
For items that will be shipped parcel, a rigid box will be used to support the items during shipment. Each
item within the box will be wrapped separately. The packing material used will be sufficient to prevent
items from damage as a result of typical shipping conditions. The box shall be sealed with reinforced
sealing tape.
For items that will be shipped freight, a pallet will be used to package the items/boxes together. The
pallet will be sized to prevent overhang of items being shipped and with rigidity sufficient to support the
load. Boxes that are being stacked on a pallet shall be packed per the above parcel packing. The items
will be strapped or banded to the pallet and wrapped to prevent articles from being separated.
For items that require crating, the crating used will be sufficient to prevent items from damage as a result
of typical shipping conditions via land or sea.
2-2 Receipt
MEA strives to package our products to avoid damage during shipment. However, do to unforeseen
circumstances, at times damage may occur. When products are received inspect the shipping container
and make note of excessive physical damage. If any products are believed to be damaged due to
shipping, the shipment may be rejected, and the freight company should be contacted and a damage
claim made.
2-3 Storage
It is highly recommended that all MEA products are stored in a controlled environment and remain in
their original shipping container during the duration of storage. The recommended storage environment
for all MEA products shall be clean, non-corrosive, dry, and at a temperature between +32 °F and +100 °F
(0 °C and +38 °C).
2-4 Unpacking
When local shipping laws allow, the MEA Hawk actuator is shipped pre-filled with hydraulic fluid and fully
prepared for installation. The system has been operated, tested, and inspected thoroughly to meet
quality and performance requirements. After removing the actuator system from its packaging, please be