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F. Close and secure access door(s)
G. Start up
H. Note initial pressure drop for correct filter change

RECEIvINg/hANdLINg PROCEdURES:

1. Carefully check each pallet of filters before accepting shipment from
the carrier. Pallets or cartons that have been damaged or broken down should
not be accepted without a thorough inspection and appropriate comments
noted on the shipping documentation.
2. Pallets of filters or individual filters should never be subjected to excessive
shock, vibration or extreme temperatures. The shock caused by dropping a filter
can cause serious damage to the filter media.
3. Breaking down pallets of filters and unpacking filters are both two person jobs.
Care and caution should be used in handling

TO REMOvE A FILTER(S) FROM A PALLET ANd CARTON, FOLLOw ThESE STEPS:

1. Using appropriate tools cut and removes the shrink wrap from the wrapped pallet(s).
2. Carefully remove the packed filters from pallets with two people.
Filters can be very heavy.
3. Carefully open top of box.
4. If present, remove the top cardboard spacer from the carton.
5. Make sure that all box flaps are facing outward. Hold the top of the filter with one
hand and carefully rotate the carton over so that the open end is on the floor.
6. Carefully lift the box off the filter.
7. Carefully remove the bag.
8. The filter should now be handled with extreme care to avoid contact with the
media and/or faceguards when carrying by the frame.
9. Filters should always be transported vertically (face perpendicular to the floor)
with the pleats vertical, never horizontally.

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