QUICK ANSWER
Check identity, quantity, condition and agreed documents against the purchase order. Record discrepancies before installation changes the delivery evidence.
01Reconcile delivery identification
Match the packing list and purchase order to drum numbers, cable markings, specifications and declared lengths. Keep photographs and records that connect each delivered drum to its documentation. Similar-looking cables can belong to different approved constructions.
02Inspect visible condition
Record drum damage, loose packaging, disturbed seals or visible sheath damage. Notify the supplier and carrier through the agreed claims process and isolate questionable items pending review. Do not remove all delivery evidence before a discrepancy is documented.
03Review the agreed test package
Check that routine test records and other required documents identify the supplied product or batch. Any site electrical testing must follow an approved procedure and be performed by qualified personnel. Visual inspection alone does not establish every electrical performance requirement.
Before you send an enquiry
- Match order and drum numbers
- Photograph arrival condition
- Verify delivery documents
- Resolve discrepancies before release
References & further reading
An introductory buying guide, not a project design or a claim of certification. Confirm current standards, local requirements and the exact product documentation with the designer and supplier.