Readiness check

Are you ready for your switchgear delivery?

MV and LV switchgear is long-lead, expensive, and easy to damage in transit. Receiving is the cheapest place to catch a problem, and the claim window closes fast. Answer honestly for the lineup you have coming. Your score is calculated on your device; enter an email only if you want the receiving checklist sent over.

1. Do you have the approved submittal and packing list on site to check the gear against?Yes, the approved submittal and packing list are hereWe have a drawing, not the approved submittalNo

2. Is a rigging and offload plan set for the weight and the path to the storage or install spot?Yes, rigging plan, equipment, and route are confirmedWe have a forklift and will figure the rest outNo plan yet

3. Does the crew know to check the impact and tilt indicators before signing the bill of lading?Yes, and they know to note a tripped indicator on the BOL before signingThey know what the indicators are but not the BOL stepNo

4. Is the claim window understood, with photos taken before anything is unloaded?Yes, photos before unload and the claim deadline is knownWe take some photos but the deadline is fuzzyNo

5. Is the indoor, dry, heated storage (or energized space heaters) ready if the gear sits before install?Yes, conditioned storage and heaters are sortedWe have a covered spot but no heat or humidity controlNo storage plan

6. Will the nameplate ratings (voltage, ampacity, kAIC, config) be verified against the approved submittal on receipt?Yes, nameplate-to-submittal check is part of receivingWe glance at the nameplateNo

7. Is a baseline insulation-resistance (megger) reading and desiccant or humidity-indicator check planned for receipt?Yes, baseline megger and desiccant check are plannedWe will megger before energizing, not at receiptNo

8. Is the receiving record tied to each lineup section with photos, shortages, and signoff in one place?Yes, one packet ties section, photo, shortage, and signoff togetherPhotos on a phone and notes on paper, kept separatelyNo formal receiving record