Why this checklist matters: nearly every difficult mortuary cooler delivery traces back to one unverified measurement or site condition. Work through the 13 checks below — or skip straight to the bottom and send us your measurements for a free review before you order.

The 13-Point Readiness Check

1. Space measurement. Measure the final placement area — length, width, ceiling height — and compare against the unit footprint plus service clearance on the condenser side.

2. Doorway clearance. Measure every door, hallway, and turn between the truck and the final location. Will this cooler fit through your door? Factory-assembled uprights (3BX/4BX class) that cannot pass an opening must be disassembled and reassembled at the customer’s responsibility — measure first.

3. Floor levelness & condition. A level, load-rated surface is required; see surface preparation and whether you need a floored or floorless walk-in.

4. Power availability. Standard uprights: 115V dedicated 20-amp circuit, NEMA 5-20R receptacle — no extension cords. Walk-ins and freezers: model-specific; confirm against your spec sheet.

5. Freight access. Commercial address, dock or open approach, room for a 48–53' trailer.

6. Forklift / liftgate plan. Forklift is standard; no forklift means arranging liftgate at order time — see the Freight Delivery Guide.

7. Room ventilation. Self-contained refrigeration rejects heat into the room — confirm airflow and ambient limits, especially near crematory equipment (ventilation standards).

8. Temperature expectations. Coolers hold roughly 36–40°F for short-term holding; long-term or anatomy storage needs a freezer. Ambient conditions above 80°F change sizing (80° ambient guide).

9. Drainage. Condensate needs a code-compliant drain path per the 2026 Heatcraft startup requirements — see manuals & startup guides.

10. Rack & tray clearance. Confirm interior tier heights against your trays, lift, and bariatric needs; MortuaryGlide™ rail options apply to vault-style units.

11. Receiving inspection plan. Assign a person authorized to inspect and sign; review the inspect-before-signing procedure now, not on delivery day.

12. Photos before signing. Photograph the crate on the truck, at ground level, and any damage noted on the BOL — photos taken before signature are the backbone of any freight claim.

13. HALO monitoring readiness. Decide at order time whether HALO 24/7 temperature and power monitoring ships configured with your unit — one WiFi network name and password is all we need.