Retail Business Technology together with Maintenance and Engineering would like to remind all field locations that keeping your collection boxes well-maintained is critical. Please take stock of your collection boxes to make sure they are in good working order (see MMO-024-08, APC Collection Device Repair Information).
SSK Collection Device parts are available to order from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) through eMARS. Sites that are unfamiliar with the eMARS system can contact the Maintenance Technical Support Center at 800-366-4123, option 3.
Here is a list of parts plus current prices* that are stocked at the MDC for SSK Collection Devices:
n Stud Track Roller — PSN 3915-06-000-9873, $8.71 each.
n Drum Handle (Center) — PSN 3915-06-000-9857, $1.10 each.
n Round Bumper — PSN 3915-06-000-9861, $0.18 each.
n Safety Bumper (ST-2375) — PSN 3915-16-000-8935, $2.89.
n Black Grommet Edging — PSN 5325-06-000-9872, $10.89 each.
n Gas Spring — PSN 5360-06-000-9868, $9.43 each.
* SSK parts prices are subject to change. Please verify prices before ordering.
Kiosk collection devices are supported by the Topeka MDC. For parts support, sites can contact National Materials Customer Service at 800-332-0317, option 4, or via email at mdc.customerservice@usps.gov.
Two types of collection devices are available. If your collection box needs to be replaced, please use the information below for ordering a new stand alone or in-wall collection box:
n PSN 7110-07-000-7110, PSIN 1577F, In-Wall Drop Unit SSK eBuy2 funded amount $2200 (This amount must be funded — eMARS may show a different amount).
n PSN 7110-07-000-7109, PSIN 1170B, Stand Alone Collection Box SSK eBuy2 funded amount $3700 (This amount must be funded — eMARS may show a different amount).
Note: These charges include the core charge of $500 and all applicable shipping costs.
Don’t forget to send your old collection box back to Topeka for repair or deconstruction for parts. Upon receipt, Topeka will reimburse the $500 core charge. To request the return of your old in-wall or stand alone, create a bill of lading (BOL) request. For those sites that are unfamiliar with the BOL process, visit http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/_doc/ops_bol_form.doc or contact National Materials Customer Service at 800-332-0317, option 4 or via email at mdc.customerservice@usps.gov for assistance.
— Retail Business Technology,
Channel Access, 6-27-13