Strap it or bolt it

[candygirl]

Hi all--

I think I've found a reasonable policy for liability but they require that my machines be either bolted to the floor, or strapped to a pole or some other structure for stability.

Does anyone else do this for insurance, for all their machines? What do you use--chains, etc?

I notice that Beaver company sells straps for their machines for this purpose.

Thanks for any help.

Barb

[grumpy]

CandyGirl

My concern would be the location owner allowing holes in the floor or the wall. My insurance did not require this (Canadian) but then again I cannot say it is reasonable.

Grumpy

Of course the other argumeent could be as long as you have a heavy stable base, why would it tip?

[West Coast Vend LLC]

Barb,

I can understand what the insurance company is asking for but have you every seen any bulk vending machine bolted to the floor or strapped to a wall? I chain my bulk stands to other racks like magazine racks in same stores but not for insurance reasons.

I would maybe check with another insurance company before signing up. Beaver supplies a strap and bolts with their machines when you buy them new. Mine are still laying in the garage.

I know there are some locations I would like to bolt the machine to the floor. But that's for another day.

Gary

[candygirl]

I think you guys are right. I can't imagine any business owner agreeing to drilling into his floor and I sure wouldn't want to ask.

I've never seen any machine bolted to the floor or strapped to anything either. That's a good point.

I'll keep looking. :-(

Thanks for the input.

Barb

[schmedspub]

I have a few that are Chained but very few

Dave

[grumpy]

Dave are they chained for theft security or tipping security?