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Packing Cartons
1) Place a label on either side of the carton, NOT
on the top.
2) Cartons are stacked when moved. Please do not over
pack. Please use our smaller 1.5 cu. ft. book boxes
for books, papers and miscellaneous. Remember, always
use this smaller box when possible. Only use our larger
3.0 cubic foot boxes for miscellaneous items that won't
fit into the smaller boxes.
3) Never pack papers, files, or books in the larger
boxes. Please use a minimum of two strips of tape on
the bottom seam and 1 on the top. 4) Please use the
labels and do not write directly on the box as your
company may be returning the boxes for credit after
the move.
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Labeling
1) Every item to be moved must have a label on it with
a corresponding person's name and/or a department name
as well as an applicable floor number, room number and
piece number (please inquire with your Cross Town move
coordinator for free labels and labeling recommendations).
Depending upon the size of your company's relocation,
we may or may not produce a formal map with assigned
location numbers. Please inquire with your office move
coordinator in regards to an applicable location number.
2) Computers, printers, wiring, telephones or any equipment
which is fastened to desks, etc. must be disconnected.
3) If an item must be dismantled to be moved, be sure
to label all of the parts. Example: secretarial desk
with a return should be labeled on the desk and on the
return.
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Desks and Credenzas
1) Label the desk on the top surface
2) Your desk will be placed on end to be moved. Please
pack all desk contents.
3) Place small items such as pens, paper clips, rubber
bands, etc. in an envelope and put it in one of your
moving cartons.
4) Glass tops on desk - place a separate label on lower
right hand corner. A) Remove all papers from under glass
B) Remember, you still must label the desk
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File Cabinets
1) Vertical (standard) file cabinets can be moved full.
It is not necessary to pack contents. Be sure all pressure
plates are moved forward.
2) Lateral File Cabinets - You may leave the bottom
two drawers full. All drawers above the bottom two must
be packed in cartons, unless they are traveling up or
down stairs.
3) Locks on file cabinets - if your file cabinet has
a lock on it, to which you have the key, lock the file
cabinet prior to moving. Be sure to store the key where
it can be easily located after the move. If you do not
have the key to the lock, please wrap packing tape around
the lock until the lock can no longer be forced onto
locking position. This prevents accidental locking during
the move.
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Bookcases
1) Contents are to be removed and packed into cartons
2) If your bookshelves are held together by small metal
or plastic pins or brackets, please remove the shelves
and then remove all of the pins or brackets. Place them
in a sealed envelope and pack them into one of your
moving cartons. Don't forget to label each shelf with
the same label as your bookcase.
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Large Supply Cabinets (and/or other)
Cabinets.
1) Remove all contents and pack into cartons.
2) Label all cartons with the same label as the cabinet
3) Do not tape doors closed.
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Computers, Keyboards, Printers, Fax
Machines and all Electronic Components.
1) Unplug all equipment from the power source and from
other peripheral equipment.
2) Place all cables, cords, covers etc. in a moving
carton with your desk contents.
3) Make sure copiers and large printers have been properly
serviced if applicable. We cannot move copiers or printers
if they are leased. Please check with the leasing company
for proper relocation procedures. We also cannot relocate
printers that operate with liquid ink, only powdered
ink.
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Chairs
1) Place a label somewhere that it will stick, not
on chair fabric. It is better to have a label on the
chair base where it sticks than to have the label fall
off.
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Personal Items
1) Personal items such as small photographs, personal
plants, awards, plaques, and other knick-knacks should
be placed in a carton. Cross Town Movers cannot be responsible
for these items if they are not packed properly.
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Miscellaneous
1) It is not necessary to label carpet protectors (chair
pads), or wastebaskets unless you are particularly fond
of them and you require that your same unit be moved
to your specific new location.
2) Labels are easily removed and will not leave any
residue if removed immediately following move completion.
3) Move preparation is a great time to clean out your
work area! If you haven't used certain items in a while,
you probably never will. Don't move items which you
no longer need.
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