Handover Checklist: What to Verify Before Signing Off on Lighting Equipment

Whether equipment is arriving as a purchase or a rental delivery, a quick verification at handover catches problems while they're still easy to resolve — before equipment is deployed and any dispute becomes harder to untangle.

Confirm the Standard Kit Matches What Was Quoted

Check the unit, battery pack count, and charger match what was specified in the quote — see our reading a quote guide for what's typically included versus priced separately, and confirm nothing expected is missing from the delivered kit.

Visual Inspection Before Signing

• Check for shipping damage — cracked housings, bent components, damaged cabling
• Confirm the mast extends and retracts smoothly through its full range
• Check battery packs seat correctly and show a charge on power-up
• Verify any remote control or accessory (LI-TP-200's remote, LI-TC-300's mounting adapters) is present and functional

Documentation to Collect at Handover

Confirm you receive warranty documentation, and for rentals, a clear record of the unit's condition at handover — useful reference if a condition dispute comes up at the end of a rental period.

For Rentals Specifically

Photograph the unit's condition at both delivery and return — a simple step that protects both parties if there's ever a disagreement about pre-existing wear versus damage during the rental period.

Test Before the Crew Needs It

Do a basic functional test — power on, full mast extension, brightness modes — as part of handover rather than discovering an issue for the first time when equipment is needed on-site. See our troubleshooting guide if anything doesn't check out.