# Unboxing & Placement

## Unboxing

Inspect that the shipment is in good condition and that the pallet is intact for initial movement.

#### Movement can be done with:

*  A pallet jack (See image below for entry point)
* multiple healthy able-bodied individuals via the lifting handles (Short distances only)
* or by mechanical lifting machinery via the lifting ports or via the pallet entry points 

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## Open the cardboard box to free the Atlas station and remove the protective foam packaging.

* The **externals box**, **externals pole** & **stand** will also be within the Atlas shipment.

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## Placement&#x20;

Place the station on a flat level surface outdoors. (Strapping the station is advised for every moving method)

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## Once you have placed the Atlas station on your desired location please continue to the next steps for initial setup of the station.