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Storage and Handling: ACRYZINC®

At the Rollformer:

    1. The coils must be inspected upon receipt by Buyer to assure that no water damage has occurred during shipment and discoverable damage (if any) reported to Seller.

    2. The coils must be used within 90 days from the date of receipt at Buyer's plant.

    3. During storage at Buyer's plant, the coils must be kept in a dry, temperature-controlled environment.

    4. After rollforming, the panels must be sent to the job site within one month after fabrication.

    5. During storage at Buyer's plant, prior to shipment to the job site, the rollformed bundles must be maintained in a dry, temperature-controlled environment.

    6. During shipment to the job site, the bundles must be covered to protect the shipment from moisture intrusion.

At the Job Site:

    1. Upon arrival at the job site, the rollformed sheet bundles must be inspected to assure that no water damage has occurred during shipment and discoverable damage (if any) reported to Seller.

    2. At the job site, the bundles must be protected from the elements by storing indoors or, as a minimum, stored on protected pallets with a canvas or other waterproof covering, leaving the bottom of the covering open to allow air movement. The bundle must be tilted to allow free drainage of moisture.

    3. At the job site, the bundles must also be protected from exposure to corrosive chemicals and fumes.



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