Planes Companies Military Relocation Guide

Electronics

Due to their sensitive nature, your electronics may need special attention before they can be transported safely.

Home Computer

• For specific questions on protecting the hard drive call your authorized dealer.
• Disconnect all wires
• You may want to pack it in the original packing containers, if available. If not, make sure all components are packaged by the van line.
• At the new residence, allow the system to warm to room temperature.
• Your cargo coverage does not cover the transport of diskettes or tapes. We recommend you transport these items separately.

Satellite Dish

• Contact an electrician or dealer to disassemble and reassemble.
• Your carrier will charge a special handling/shipment fee, which requires authorization from your Planes Counselor according to your company policy.

Stereo Equipment

• Original packing containers are recommended, if available.
• Disconnect all wires and mark them accordingly.
• At your new residence, allow all components to adjust to room temperature (approximately 24 hours)

Television

• No special packaging required for most models.
• Smaller models may be packed if safer for transporting.
• Big/wide screen televisions may need crating and need 24 hours to adjust to room temperature before connection at destination.
• Plasma/LCD televisions greater than 60 inches require crating for safe transport. Televisions smaller than 60 inches will be placed in appropriate size boxes. Please advise your Planes Counselor in advance of pack day that you have this specialty item.

Microwave Oven

• Remove and pack all glass trays separately.
• Clean thoroughly (especially important if shipment goes to storage).

Ceiling Fan/Chandelier

• Prior to move an electrician must disconnect the fixtures.
• These fixtures will need special packaging.
• Ask your Planes Counselor about scheduling service at origin and destination.

Copiers/Printers

• Contact your dealer or manufacturer for instructions on how to prepare for a move.
• It is your responsibility to remove all toner cartridges. The carrier does not remove toner cartridges, and damages caused by toner spillage are not covered under the transit policy.