Siemens GM-SG - Receiving, Handling & Storage Procedures; Receiving and Identification Guide; Inspection and Damage Claims Process

Receiving
,
Handling
&
Storage
Receiving
Each
group
of
type
GM
-
SG
metal
-
clad
switchgear
is
securely
blocked
and
braced
for
shipment
.
It
is crated
,
boxed
,
or
covered
as
required
by shipping
conditions
.
Whatever method
of
shipment
,
appropriate
precautions
are
taken
to
insure its
safe
arrival
.
If
special
handling
is
required
,
it
is
so
indicated
.
Relatively
delicate instruments
,
relays
,
and other
devices
are
included
and the
switchgear assembly
must
be handled
carefully
when
unloading
.
Normally
,
the
switchgear
is
shipped
with
the associated
type
GMSG
vacuum
circuit
breakers
installed
in
their
respective
units
,
in
the
CONNECT
position
.
Refer
to
instruction manual
E
50001
-
U
229
-
A
285
-
X
-
US
00
for
information
concerning
the
type
GMSG
circuit breakers
.
blocking
of
equipment
.
During unloading
,
make
sure
count
agrees
with
delivery
receipt
.
Make
immediate
inspection
for
visible
damage
upon
arrival
,
and
prior
to
disturbing
or
removing packaging
or
wrapping
material
.
This
should be done
prior
to
unloading
when
possible
.
When total
inspection
cannot
be made
on
vehicle
prior
to
unloading
,
close
inspection
during
unloading
must
be
performed
and
visible
damage
noted
on
the
delivery
receipt
.
Take
pictures
if
possible
.
Any
visible
damage
must
be
noted
on
the
delivery
receipt
and
acknowledged
with
the driver
'
s
signature
.
The
damage
should be
detailed
as
much
as
possible
.
It
is essential that
a
notation
"
Possible
internal
damage
,
subject
to
inspection
"
be
included
on
delivery
receipt
.
If
the
driver
will
not
sign
the
delivery
receipt
with
damage
noted
,
the
shipment
should
not
be
signed
for
by
the
consignee
or
his
agent
.
Notify
Siemens
immediately
of
any
damage
,
at
1
-
800
-
347
-
6659
(
919
-
365
-
2200
outside
the
U
.
S
.
)
.
Arrange
for
a
carrier
inspection
of
damage
immediately
.
2
.
3
.
4
.
Identification
When the
shipment
includes
more
than
one
shipping
group
or
equipment
for
more
than
one
substation
,
marking
tags
are
attached
to
each
crate
or
package
for
identification
.
The
drawing
number
on
the
tag
is also
on
the
shipping
list
.
The
shipping
list
identifies
the
contents
with
the
unit
numbers
included
in
the
shipping
group
.
Refer
to
the
general
arrangement
drawing
for
the
location
of
each unit
within
the
group
lineup
.
Use
this
information
to
simplify
the
assembly
operation
and
save
unnecessary
handling
.
5
.
IMPORTANT
:
Do
not
move
equipment
from
the
place
it
was
set
when
unloading
.
Also
,
do
not
remove or
disturb
packaging
or
wrapping
material
prior
to
carrier
damage
inspection
.
Equipment
must
be
inspected
by
carrier
prior
to
handling
after
receipt
.
This
eliminates loss due
to
claims
by
carrier that
equipment
was
damaged
or
further
damaged
on
site
after
unloading
.
6
.
Be
sure
equipment
is
properly
protected
from
any
further
damage
by covering
it
properly
after
unloading
.
7
.
If
practical
,
make
further
inspection
for
possible
concealed
damage
while
the carrier
'
s
inspector
is
on
site
.
If
inspection
for
concealed
damage
is
not
practical
at
the
time
the
carrier
'
s
inspector
is
present
,
it
must
be done
within
15
days
of
receipt
of
equipment
.
If
concealed
damage
is
found
,
the carrier
must
again
be
notified
and
inspection
made
prior
to
taking
any
corrective
action
to
repair
.
Also
notify
Siemens
immediately
at
1
-
800
-
347
-
6659
(
919
-
365
-
2200
outside
the
U
.
S
.
)
.
8
.
Obtain
the
original
of
the carrier
inspection
report
and
forward
it
along
with
a
copy
of
the noted
delivery
receipt
to
Siemens
at
1
-
800
-
347
-
6659
(
919
-
365
-
2200
outside the
U
.
S
.
)
.
Approval
must
be obtained
by
Siemens from
the carrier
before
any
repair
work
can
be
performed
.
Before
approval
can
be obtained
,
Siemens
must
have the
above
referenced
documents
.
The
carrier
inspection
report
and
/
or
driver
'
s
signature
on
the
delivery
receipt
does
not
constitute
approval
to
repair
.
Note
:
Any
determination
as
to
whether the
equipment
was
properly
loaded
or
properly
prepared
by
shipper
for
over
-
the
-
road travel
cannot
be made
at
the
destination
.
Shipments
are
not
released
from
the
factory
without
a
clear
bill
of
lading
.
Approved
methods
are
employed
for
preparation
,
loading
,
blocking
and
tarping
of
the
equipment
before
it
leaves the
Siemens
factory
.
If
the
equipment
is
received
in
a
damaged
condition
,
this
damage
to
the
equipment
has
to
have occurred while
en
route
due
to
conditions
beyond
Siemens
control
.
If
the
procedure
outlined above is
not
followed
by
the
consignee
,
purchaser
,
or
his
agent
,
Siemens
cannot
be held liable
for
repairs
.
Siemens
will
not
be held liable
for
repairs
in
any
case
where
the work
was
performed
prior
to
authorization
from Siemens
.
Inspection
and
Unpacking
Inspect
the
equipment
as soon as
possible
after
receiving
for
any
damage
that
may
have occurred
in
transit
.
Before
unpacking
,
examine
the
package
itself
,
as
a
damaged package
may
indicate
an area
of
damage
within
.
Be
careful
when
unpacking
equipment
.
The
use
of
sledge
hammers and crowbars
may
damage
the
finish
,
if
not
the
equipment
itself
.
Use
nail
pullers
.
After
unpacking
,
examine
equipment
for
any
possible
damage
.
Check
the
shipping
manifest
to
be certain that
all items have been received
.
If
there is
a
shortage
,
make
certain
it
is noted
on
the
freight
bill and
contact
the
carrier
immediately
.
Notify
Siemens
medium
voltage
customer
service
at
1
-
800
-
347
-
6659
(
919
-
365
-
2200
outside the
U
.
S
.
)
of
any
shortage
or
damage
.
Shipping
Damage
Claims
IMPORTANT
:
The
way
visible
shipping damage
is treated
by consignee
prior
to
signing
the
delivery
receipt
can
determine
the
outcome
of
the
damage
claim
to
be
filed
.
Notification
to
carrier
within
the
15
day
limit
on
concealed
damage
is essential
if
loss
resulting
from
unsettled claims is
to
be eliminated
or
minimized
.
1
.
When
shipment
arrives
,
note
whether
equipment
is
properly
protected
from
the elements
.
Note
trailer
number
on
which the
equipment
arrived
.
Note
4
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