Transportation and storage
1.1 The cable must be transported in accordance with the requirements of GOST 18690-2012.
1.2 Conditions of cables transportation as regard to climatic factors must correspond to the conditions of storage 8 (OJZ) in accordance with GOST 15150.
1.3 It is prohibited to transport drums with wound cable flat-wise (on drum flange).
1.4 The manufacturer’s warranty does not apply to cable transported in violation of the above items.
2.REQUIREMENTS FOR UNLOADING OF DRUM WITH CABLE
2.1 Optical cable is a fragile commodity, as evidenced by the special marking “Fragile. Caution” on drum flange. While the unloading, it is necessary to protect the cable drum against external mechanical influence like impacts, vibration, etc.
2.2 While unloading, it is allowed to roll drum only in the direction indicated by the arrow on the outer side of the drum flange.
2.3 Cable should be unloaded from the vehicle with a forklift or lifting equipment.
2.4 If a mechanized method of unloading cable drums is impossible, it is allowed to roll out drums on the gangway with the help of a slings. Manual drums unloading by rolling them is allowed on condition that warehouse floor is at the same level with the floor of the car body or the wagon. If the warehouse floor is below the floor of the wagon or the car body, drums may be unloaded manually on thick poles or a gangway by two workers using strong ropes. By that the possibility of falling or hitting the drum with wound cable should be completely ruled out.
2.5 To throw off a drum with wound cable from the car body to the ground is strictly prohibited!
3.INCOME CONTROL AND PROCEDURE IN CASE OF NON- CONFORMANCE
3.1 After receiving cable the Buyer will carry out income control according to the acceptance tests stipulated by the specifications mentioned in the supporting documentation.
3.2 The Buyer has the right to conduct additionally other tests stipulated by the specifications.
3.3 In case of non-conformance the Buyer prepares and sends AO MKF a claim containing: the name of Buyer’s organization, drum number, cable length, nature of non-conformity, date of finding of non-conformity, trade mark of the equipment and procedures measurements (tests).
3.4 Latent faults of the product may be found by the Buyer in the course of laying and installation of the cable. In this case the procedure is similar to that one described in section 3.3.
4.STORAGE OF DRUMS WITH CABLE
4.1 Conditions of storage of cables must correspond to storage conditions 5 (ОJ4) according to GOST 15150-69.
4.2 Optical cable must be stored in Supplier’s packing at a place away from direct sunrays.
5.SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The staff who deals with packing, loading, transportation, unloading, acceptance, storage, laying, and installation of optical cable must comply with the safety requirements stipulated by the internal documents of the organization responsible for these works.
6.MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
6.1 The manufacturer guarantees conformance of cables to requirements of specifications stated in the supporting documentation, subject to the Buyer’s compliance with the conditions of transportation, unloading, storage, installation and operation.
The warranty period is two (2) years from the date of commissioning, but not more than three (3) years from the date of delivery, unless otherwise specified in the contract.