A long deli showcase can arrive with a clean carton while damage remains hidden around the glass, base or service side. Receiving should therefore connect three records: the exact model and crate, the supplier-approved handling method, and the route from truck to final position. Opening the crate without that sequence makes responsibility and condition harder to establish.
The exact plug-in luxury flat-glass deli showcase counter page identifies a straight flat-glass, rear-service counter. The family lists 1330, 1960, 2580 and 3830 mm lengths with 960 or 1135 mm depths, a −1 to 5°C range and model-specific current data. The selected model and production batch should be confirmed before the handling plan is released.
Match the Crate to the Order First
Photograph every crate face, label, model reference and visible handling mark before movement. Reconcile the packing list, order line and crate count. Record external dimensions and weight from the current shipping documents rather than estimating from the cabinet's nominal product length.
Assign one receiving ID to the crate and use it in every later photograph. If a shipment contains 960 and 1135 mm depth variants, keep each identity visible because similar front elevations can hide a different route envelope.
Use Only the Approved Handling Method
Obtain the supplier's current handling and lifting procedure for the exact packed unit. Mark the approved support or handling locations on the briefing sheet and confirm that the selected forklift, pallet truck, straps, spreaders or other equipment fit that procedure. Visible cabinet panels and glass edges are not improvised lifting points.
The deli-showcase length-selection guide helps bind a store plan to a specific cabinet length. The same identity needs to continue into unloading because the route, handling equipment and crew plan for a 3830 mm unit may differ materially from those for a 1330 mm unit.
Brief one person to direct the movement and another to document it. Stop if crate damage, unstable support, an unplanned obstruction or a procedure mismatch appears. The exception should be photographed and assigned before movement continues.
Inspect Glass Protection and the Base in Sequence
After the crate is stable in the designated opening area, photograph the protective packing before removing it. Then capture the full front, rear, ends, top protection and base. Use oblique light to show chips, cracks, scratches, frame distortion or loose components around the flat glass.
Inspect the base, adjustable feet, panels and accessible service-side areas without opening protected refrigeration circuits. Record transit fasteners and loose accessories against the packing list. Any condition that may affect safe movement or installation stays open for supplier review.
Prove the Route Before Final Positioning
Walk the route with the packed or unpacked envelope stated in the approved plan. Measure doorways, corners, ramps, floor transitions, lift entrances and overhead restrictions. Protect the floor and control public access. Record the orientation required at every turn and the point where packing may be removed.
At the final bay, confirm floor condition, working clearance, service side, electrical provision and later installation access. The receiving handover should not be mistaken for commissioning. Electrical connection, refrigeration checks and temperature verification follow the qualified installation procedure and current documentation.
Close the Handover with Exceptions Visible
Create an index of crate identity, handling procedure, route approval, before-and-after photographs, accessory count, visible-condition findings and open exceptions. Name the person responsible for each exception and record the accepted disposition. This gives procurement, installer and supplier one traceable condition record.
Related Deli-Showcase Controls
- Control deli-showcase datasheet revisions
- Compare 960 and 1135 mm flat-glass deli-showcase depth
- Prepare a deli-showcase digital-controller handover
Request a Receiving Review
Send the exact model, crate dimensions, unloading equipment, delivery route, floor transitions, doorway clearances and site contact through the XCCOLD inquiry page. Ask for the current handling procedure and shipping envelope before the delivery slot is approved.