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All electrical installations that are shall be performed by qualified GE requirements of the applicable
preliminary to positioning of the Medical personnel. The products electrical codes.
equipment at the site prepared for the involved (and the accompanying
equipment shall be performed by electrical installations) are highly
licensed electrical contractors. In sophisticated, and special The purchaser of GE equipment shall
addition, electrical feeds into the engineering competence is required. only utilize qualified personnel (i.e.,
Power Distribution Unit shall be In performing all electrical work on GE’s field engineers, personnel of
performed by licensed electrical these products, GE will use its own third-party service companies with
contractors. Other connections specially trained field engineers. All of equivalent training, or licensed
between pieces of electrical GE’s electrical work on these electricians) to perform electrical
equipment, calibrations, and testing products will comply with the servicing on the equipment.
DAMAGE IN TRANSPORTATION
All packages should be closely upon discovery, or in any event, 8*285–3449 immediately after
examined at time of delivery. If within 14 days after receipt, and the damage is found. At this time be
damage is apparent, have notation contents and containers held for ready to supply name of carrier,
“damage in shipment” written on inspection by the carrier. A delivery date, consignee name,
all copies of the freight or express transportation company will not pay freight or express bill number, item
bill before delivery is accepted or a claim for damage if an inspection damaged and extent of damage.
“signed for” by a General Electric is not requested within this 14 day
representative or a hospital period. Complete instructions regarding
receiving agent. Whether noted or claim procedure are found in
concealed, damage MUST be Call Traffic and Transportation, Section “S” of the Policy &
reported to the carrier immediately Milwaukee, WI (414) 827–3449 / Procedure Bulletins.
6/17/94
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVISION HISTORY
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