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1. To create a new Equipment Record, go to Cards > Sales > Customer.
2. In the Customer Maintenance window, select the customer.
3. Select the Location button.
4. In the Location window, select the Address ID.
5. Select the Equipment button. 
6. In the Equipment Master window, complete the following fields, as necessary:
   • Equipment ID
     If you chose to auto-generate equipment IDs during setup, the ID will already be entered. See Choosing Service Options.
   • Equipment Description
     Enter a description for the equipment. This description displays on the Contract Task Maintenance window.
   • Building ID
     Enter the building ID.
   • Room
   • Enter the room where the equipment is located.
   • Suspend MCC Calls
     This check box is used to temporarily suspend computer-generated maintenance (MCC) calls for the equipment. For more information, see Suspending MCC calls.
   • Retire/Inactive
     Mark if the equipment is retired or inactive.
7. On the Main Fields tab, complete the following fields as necessary.
   
   • Equipment Type
     Use the lookup or manually enter an equipment type. Information from the equipment type template appears on the equipment record. For information on setting up and using equipment types, equipment type replacement parts, and maintenance tasks, see Setting Up Equipment Types.
   • Manufacturer ID, Model Number, Serial Number
     Some information in these fields may default from the equipment type template.
   • Sublocation ID
     To help technicians complete service calls more efficiently, you can direct them to a sublocation where the equipment is located. If you marked the option during setup to use validation for sublocations, you can use the lookup window, as well as the zoom feature in the Sublocation ID field.
   • Installation Date
     Enter the installation date.
   • Installation By
     Identify who installed the piece of equipment. You can use the lookup or add on-the-fly. See Setting Up Installation Information.
   • Warranty Expires
     This date is automatically calculated based on the warranty days entered for the equipment type once the Installation Date is entered. You can enter the month, day, and year of the warranty's expiration. 
   • Extended Warranty
     The Extended Warranty defaults from the equipment type. Use the lookup to select a different extended warranty or you can add-on-the fly. See Setting Up Extended Warranty Types.
   • Extended Warranty Expires
     This date is automatically calculated based on the extended warranty days entered for the equipment type after the Installation Date is entered. You can enter the month, day, and year of the extended warranty's expiration.
   • Service Level ID
     If you are using the service level agreement feature, you can assign a service level ID to the equipment.
   • Contract Number
     After the equipment is covered by a maintenance contract, you can zoom on this field to open the Maintenance Contract window.
   • Bar Code ID
     Enter the bar code ID.
8. Select the Additional Fields tab to view or enter user:
   • User-defined information and view active user-defined information
   in the Equipment - Additional Fields window. See Labeling user-defined fields. This tab also includes the following
   • . The user defined information defaults from the equipment type, if applicable. See Setting Up Equipment Types.
   • Refrigerant Tracking fields. This information will default into the Refrigerant Tracking window for this equipment.
     • Optimal Charge (lbs)
     • Refrigerant Type ID
     • Refrigerant Equipment Type
9. Select Save.

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