Receiving and Damaged Goods Policy

Your Thermodyne cabinets are shipped secured to a wooden skid with straps and a protective heavy duty cardboard covering. Included on the cardboard cover are Tip N Tell and Drop N Tell security features.

There are two types of damaged merchandise:

Receiving Procedures:

  1. At the time the Thermodyne unit is received at the site; the person receiving the equipment should look for visible damage such as holes, punctures, or tears to the heavy duty cardboard covering and document accordingly (refer to documenting damages below).
  2. Inspect both the Tip N Tell and Drop N Tell security features to determine if they have been activated. If one or both have been activated, this could indicate damage has resulted to the Thermodyne cabinet even if there is no visible damage to the outer package covering. Document accordingly (refer to documenting damages below).
  3. Thermodyne recommends the cardboard covering be removed before signing for receipt of shipment. By inspecting the Thermodyne cabinet itself, you guarantee you are receiving a non-damaged piece of equipment.

How to document if damage has occurred as a result of shipping:

  1. If the person receiving the shipment sees any type of damage to the exterior packaging, or suspects damage to the Thermodyne cabinet, it’s very important they document this on both the delivery receipt and Bill of Lading before the driver leaves the site.
  2. On the delivery receipt and Bill of Lading, be as specific as possible when describing the damage. Typical verbiage used begins with “Subject to claim”, then state the damage.
  3. If receiving damaged equipment, please contact Thermodyne Customer Service immediately at (800) 526-9182 and save all packing materials.

 

Proper documentation is important when receiving your cabinet because it’s the only way Thermodyne can submit a damage claim to the transportation company.

Without proper documentation, it can only be assumed that the damage to the cabinet occurred after the delivery was made.  Therefore, the cost to repair or replace the cabinet would be the responsibility of the company which received the unit and signed for the receipt.

 

If you have any questions or concerns about our policy or a unit you have received, please contact us using the form below or call Toll-Free (800)526-9182