[GreenKeys] Question: Shipping a 28KSR

Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:08:40 -0500

I have done this with a so-called skin-tight 28KSR. It's not going to =
make your list of favorite things to do but it is quite do-able. =
Recommendation: use FedEx Ground. They handle their stuff more gently. =
No ifs and/or buts about it.

1. Get an oversize heavy carton.=20
2. Line it with sheet Styrofoam at least 1" thick and 2-3" on the bottom =
(get this from the INSULATION section of your local building supply =
store).
3. Tie down the carriage with a nylon wire tie. Put a note on the =
outside of the case reminding the receiver not to apply power until the =
tie has been removed.
4. Bag the unit--lawn and leaf bag required.
5. Put the unit in the box. Wedge in more sheet Styrofoam until it can't =
move.=20
6. Fill the box with Styrofoam chunks packed tightly. Break up the =
pre-formed Styrofoam packing things used with computers and monitors and =
TVs, etc. to make these chunks. Use chunks the size of your fist.
7. Fill all remaining space with peanuts. The purpose of the peanuts is =
just to keep the other packing in place. The peanuts should not be =
actually taking any stress. Mound the peanuts up high and shake the box =
to make sure they fall down into all the crannies.
8. Put in the manual, cables, whatever loose other items. Wrap cable =
ends in newspaper taped to stay on so they don't scratch the unit.
9. Put in your return address and note to the receiver.
10. Optional: you may want to put a piece of cardboard on top--mostly to =
control the shifty mound of peanuts as you struggle to seal the box.
11. Seal box with nylon re-inforced tape. Hint: If the box lid closes =
easily, you didn't put in enough peanuts. Run the tape all the way =
around in all 3 dimensions. Cover the nylon re-inforced tape with =
conventional plastic packing tape to protect it from wear as the box is =
slid around and jostled.
11. VERY IMPORTANT. Mark all 4 sides and top of the box THIS SIDE UP =
(with an arrow) FRAGILE.
12. Say a prayer and call FedEx. PS: FedEx and UPS rates (they are on =
the same federally-regulated rate card) go up 3.5% in January.=20

Good luck.
73, Don Merz, N3RHT

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim McNerney [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:07 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [GreenKeys] Question: Shipping a 28KSR

I have heard that shipping Teletypes can be tricky, and that a modest
amount of disassembly and prep/packaging is in advisable.  Can someone
offer some practical advice on this subject?  BTW, I've been
considering UPS Ground as the carrier.  Thanks.

--Tim McNerney
  Newton, MA
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