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AGREEMENT TO HIRE RENTAL CRATES

OWNERS OBLIGATIONS

In this agreement made between the owner and the hirer is agreed as followed:

HANDY CRATE DESCRIPTION

The complete contract is the document that sets out these terms and conditions, and the tax invoice stating all other details relevant to the agreement and is hereinafter referred to as the ‘Contract’. The hired or purchased item(s) are those stated in the relevant hire contract/tax invoice and are referred to as “Equipment”. The “Hirer” or “Purchaser” or “Customer” is the person, firm, company or corporation hiring or buying equipment from the supplier. The “Supplier” is Handy Crates. The parties to the contract are the Supplier of the Equipment and the Hirer/Buyer named in the Contract. The contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be invalid, void or illegal the validity, existence, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

DURATION OF HIRE

The term of hire shall be as set out in this agreement.

PAYMENTS BY HIRER

The hirer shall pay to the owner as payment for the hire of the crates for the period specified in this agreement the sum detailed in this agreement. If the crates are returned after the period specified in this agreement extra charges will apply.
In addition to the payment specified in clause 4 of this agreement, the hirer shall pay to the owner the sum detailed in this agreement for the insurance cover set out in clause 10 of this agreement.

USER GUIDE - CRATE HANDLING

Although crates are of industrial strength composition – they still can be damaged due to improper use or handling. Please take the time to read and comply with these guidelines.

HANDLING

  • NEVER rest crates on their sides or up-side down.
  • NEVER sit or stand on lids.
  • NEVER fill crates with dangerous, hazardous goods or liquids e.g. acids, solvents, paints, oils or fuels.
  • NEVER write on crates – please use labels supplied.
  • NEVER force lids closed, make sure teeth interlock and fold them down gently.
  • When nesting crates into each other please make sure lids don’t get caught.

LOADING CAPACITY

  • Please do not load any more than 45kg per crate.
  • Do not stack heavy boxes more than 3 high
  • Maximum weight permitted on the dolly is 150kg.

STORAGE

NEVER store crates in uncovered/unprotected areas outside or in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.

STACKING & NESTING

  • Full Crates: Stack maximum 3 high
  • Empty crates: open lids and carefully nest into each other – up to 15 high
  • NEVER nest small crates into big crates as this will cause damage to lids

RETURN OF CRATES

  • PLEASE, return crates in the same condition you received them!
  • Before returning crates please make sure that:
  • Labels have been removed.
  • If crates are returned damaged/broken you will be charged the cost of repair or replacement
Crates are dry, empty and clean = free of stains, smears, liquids or rubbish.

Thank you for your cooperation. We hope you will have a pleasing and positive moving experience using crates.