About this task
Use the following steps to ensure that your receiving area and loading ramp can
safely accommodate the delivery of your storage system:
Procedure
1. Find out the packaged weight and dimensions of the shipping containers in
your shipment.
2. Ensure that your loading dock, receiving area, and elevators can safely support
the packaged weight and dimensions of the shipping containers.
Note: You can order a weight-reduced shipment when a configured storage
system exceeds the weight capability of the receiving area at your site.
3. To compensate for the weight of the storage system shipment, ensure that the
loading ramp at your site does not exceed an angle of 10°. (See Figure 13.)
Installation site requirements
You must ensure that the location where you plan to install your storage system
meets all requirements.
Figure 13. Maximum tilt for a packed frame is 10°
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