RE: Moving An AS/400

[Eric <Eric@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Mike,
1. Make sure that you have your IBM CE comes out and preps the box before 
it moves;
2. When selecting a company to move your AS/400, select one that has 
experience moving this computer equipment.
3. Be aware that moving companys insure what they move by the pound!  Be 
sure that you have the necessary insurance to cover your AS/400  if  the 
AS/400 is damaged or destroyed.
4. The moving company should come out and determine how they are going to 
load it on the truck before it is actually moved.  You don't want them 
rolling it over asphalt.  They may have to lay plywood to keep vibration to 
a minimum.
5. Have your IBM CE meet you at the new site when the AS/400 arrives.  He 
will want to make sure that the cards are well seated,  and may do some 
diagnostics to make sure everything survived the trip ok..

You may be able to move the AS/400 in the back of someones' van without 
incident but be aware of your liability.

Eric Kempter
Director of MIS
Commair Mechanical Services

-----Original Message-----
From:   Guzak, Michael [SMTP:Michael_guzak@goval.com]
Sent:   Monday, August 10, 1998 9:42 AM
To:     Midrange List (E-mail)
Subject:        Moving An AS/400

We're going to be relocating to a new facility quite soon.  Since the
distance is quite close, we will be doing most of the moving ourselves
(especially computers).  Any advice for moving an AS/400?  It will
likely go over in the back of someone's van.  Should it be packaged up
for such a short trip ( 2 miles).  Will it be safe if I just go along
with it (and sit on it)?
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