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Processing Off-Hires

How to process equipment returns and complete hire orders.

Overview

Off-Hires manages equipment returns when customers finish using rented items. Process full or partial returns and update order status.


Starting an Off-Hire

From Hire Records

  1. Find the order in Hire Records
  2. Click menu (⋮) > Process Off-Hire

From Off-Hires Page

  1. Navigate to Manage > Off-Hires
  2. Click New Off-Hire
  3. Select the order

Processing Steps

Step 1: Select Items

  1. View all items currently on hire
  2. Check items being returned
  3. For partial returns, enter quantity
  4. Click Next

Step 2: Set Return Details

For each item:

  • Return Date: When received back
  • Condition: Good, Damaged, Missing
  • Notes: Any observations

Step 3: Review & Confirm

  1. Review all selections
  2. Check final charges if applicable
  3. Click Complete Off-Hire

Partial vs Full Off-Hire

Full Off-Hire: All items returned → Order status changes to Completed

Partial Off-Hire: Some items returned → Order status changes to Partial, remaining items stay on hire


Damage & Issues

If equipment returns damaged:

  1. Select Damaged condition
  2. Add detailed notes
  3. Consider raising a Breakdown record for tracking

Tips

  • Check equipment condition carefully on return
  • Document any damage with notes
  • Process off-hires promptly for accurate billing

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