Envirotainer OpManRAPt2
Envirotainer OpManRAPt2
Container
Operations Manual
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RECORD OF REVISION
RECORD OF REVISION
1.6 Oct. 04, 2011 E-mail for support updated, page 4 changed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 4
PRECONDITIONING ......................................................................................................... 7
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 32
INTRODUCTION
Scope of Manual
This manual provides information for personnel involved in the handling and transport of Envirotainer
container series RAP t2 and is published by Envirotainer AB without warranty.
If there are questions regarding this manual or the container, send an e-mail to
ccm-support@envirotainer.com, or telephone one of our operations centers:
- Frankfurt Operations Center +49 69 69 76 79 0
- Dallas Operations Center +1 972 831 3800
- Sydney Operations Center +61 2 9599 4522
Safety Instructions
The design minimizes hazards to personnel and equipment during use. No material used in the
construction constitutes a risk to the health of the personnel involved. All structural and
mechanical components are free of sharp edges. Every attempt has been made to anticipate
potential dangers and build in protections to prevent injury to personnel.
Normal precautions should be observed when handling locks, doors and lids. Wherever
necessary, warning stickers or texts will be attached to the container as a warning to users and
ground handler personnel.
Always follow the "IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations" when loading the container. For example,
due to low battery level, malfunction, etc., the container may not maintain the temperature in the
container cargo space. Special consideration should be given to this fact if dangerous goods such
as liquids with a low boiling point are to be transported.
The dry ice used as a refrigerant is considered a Class 9 dangerous cargo with the UN
identification number 1845 and is described as “Carbon Dioxide, Solid”.
Do not allow any exposed skin or body part to make physical contact with dry ice. Given the
extreme cold temperature of dry ice (-78.5°C / -109°F), severe frostbite can occur within seconds.
Personnel handling dry ice must use gloves or other insulating material.
Dry ice sublimates into large amounts of CO2 gas. This colorless, odorless gas is heavier than air and
can accumulate and displace oxygen in low areas. Do not enter areas where CO2 may have
accumulated without ventilating the space.
The Container
The RAP t2 container is a temperature controlled air cargo container used to transport
temperature sensitive cargo in the refrigerated, do not freeze (2-25°C / 36-77°F) and deep frozen
product temperature ranges. In general, the product temperature to be maintained must be less
than the ambient temperature.
The container consists of two primary parts; the cargo space and the dry ice bunker (refer to
Figure 1 on the following page). A temperature sensor located in the cargo space monitors the air
temperature, and when cooling is required, two fans are activated. Air from the cargo space is
drawn around the dry ice bunker where it is cooled before re-entering the cargo space.
Dry ice is contained in a separate bunker, which prevents carbon dioxide gas from entering the
cargo space and allows personnel to add dry ice to the container without disturbing the cargo
area.
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INTRODUCTION
The cooling system uses dry ice as a refrigerant and D-cell alkaline batteries to power the control unit
and fan. The container uses two fans for air distribution.
The RAP t2 is a fork liftable LD-9 air cargo container designed to hold four US-pallets 1220 x 1016 mm
(48 x 40") or five EURO-pallets 1200 x 800 mm (47,3 x 31,5") of cargo. The RAP can be moved with
a fork lift only when empty, and must be moved with a roller bed system when it is loaded.
Control Unit
The control unit is the user interface for starting the container, setting the temperature, reading the
actual air temperature inside the cargo space and other information. The control unit also has alert
and alarm indicators. The control unit is located outside the container on the left side (Figure 1).
Refer to section "Control unit operation" for details.
Control unit
Placard holder
(Document pouch)
Manufacturer's plate
Cargo space
Figure 1
Pre-conditioning of Cargo
The container does not have battery capacity to cool down or heat up a large quantity of cargo.
The container is designed to maintain the temperature of the cargo. It is therefore very important
that the cargo is pre-conditioned correctly.
PRECONDITIONING
The cargo and container must be pre-conditioned to the set temperature prior to loading. Improper
precondition will affect the container's ability to maintain cargo temperature.
Cargo Preconditioning
The cargo must be pre-conditioned to the temperature that is to be maintained during transport.
Important!
If pre-conditioning is not carried out correctly, the risk for temperature deviations during shipment
is high.
If records must be kept of cargo temperature, Envirotainer strongly recommends that temperature
recorders are placed inside cargo boxes in accordance with industrial guidelines. The temperature
displayed on the control unit is the temperature of the air at the sensor in the container and will
fluctuate more than the temperature of the product.
Container Preconditioning
Prior to preconditioning, a functional test of the container should be performed. Refer to section
"Control unit operation".
An amount of dry ice required to pre-condition the container is placed in the dry ice bunker and in
the cargo space to accelerate the preconditioning process.
1) Calculate the total amount of dry ice required for preconditioning and shipment. Refer to
sections "Dry ice calculation" and "Dry ice tables".
2) Place batteries in the control unit and set the temperature. Refer to section "Control unit
operation".
3) Load 20% of total amount of dry ice in the bunker. The remaining dry ice will be loaded with
the cargo. Refer to section "Cargo/Dry ice loading".
4) Distribute 50 kg of dry ice on a pallet in the cargo area.
5) Close the doors to the cargo space.
6) Allow at least one hour for container preconditioning before loading the cargo.
Avoid using dry ice that has been exposed to ambient conditions for several days before use since
the humidity in the air condensates and freezes on the dry ice blocks, creating a crust of ice and
thereby reducing the effectiveness of the dry ice.
Important!
Always follow the "IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations" when loading the container.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Container loading takes place in the temperature-controlled room used for preconditioning.
1) Ensure that the container is preconditioned to the required cargo temperature.
2) Load the container. Refer to section "Cargo loading - General guidelines".
3) Close and lock the doors. Secure the right door with a seal (Figure 4) if applicable. The left
door cannot be opened before the right door has been opened.
4) Move the container from the temperature-controlled room.
5) Immediately reinstall batteries, check battery voltage and set the temperature. Refer to section
"Control unit operation".
6) Immediately load the dry ice in the bunker. Calculate the total amount of dry ice required for
shipment. Refer to sections "Dry ice calculation", "Dry ice tables" and "Cargo/Dry ice loading".
7) Place any shipping documents or checksheets in the container document pouch.
Dry ice is in the ice bunker of the container prior to cargo loading, which takes place at warehouse
or ambient conditions.
1) Ensure that the container is preconditioned to the required cargo temperature.
2) Open the doors to the cargo space. Minimize the time the container doors are open during
loading.
3) Load the container. Refer to section "Cargo loading - General guidelines".
4) Close and lock the doors. Secure the right door with a seal (Figure 4) if applicable. The left
door cannot be opened before the right door has been opened.
5) Place any shipping documents or checksheets in the container document pouch.
Figure 4
Container loading takes place in the temperature-controlled room used for preconditioning.
1) Ensure that the cargo and all packing material is preconditioned for at least one week prior to
loading.
2) Ensure that the container is preconditioned to the required cargo temperature.
3) Reinstall batteries, check battery voltage and set the temperature. Refer to section "Control
unit operation".
Note!
The lower temperature range for the sensor is -45°C (-49°F). Therefore the display might show
odd temperatures if the actual temperature in the cargo space is below -45°C (-49°F).
4) Load the container. Refer to section "Cargo loading - General guidelines".
5) Close and lock the doors. Secure the right door with a seal (Figure 4) if applicable. The left
door cannot be opened before the right door has been opened.
6) Move the container from the temperature-controlled room.
7) Load remaining 20% of the dry ice in the bunker. Refer to section "Dry ice loading".
8) Place any shipping documents or checksheets in the container document pouch.
Dry ice is in the ice bunker and cargo space of the container prior to cargo loading, which takes
place at warehouse or ambient conditions.
1) Ensure product and all packing material is preconditioned for at least one week prior to
loading.
2) Ensure that the container is preconditioned to the required cargo temperature.
3) Open the doors to the cargo space. Minimize the time the container doors are open during
loading.
4) Remove the pallet with dry ice used for preconditioning from the cargo space.
5) Load the container. Refer to section "Cargo loading - General guidelines".
6) Close and lock the doors. Secure the right door with a seal (Figure 4) if applicable. The left
door cannot be opened before the right door has been opened.
7) Place any shipping documents or checksheets in the container document pouch.
Ensure that the container is transported in an environment where temperatures are between 5°C
(9°F) to 25°C (45°F) higher than the set temperature or limit exposure to cold/warm temperatures.
Refer to section "Limits, ambient conditions".
If a temperature-controlled truck is used, it is recommended to set the temperature of the truck
10°C (18°F) higher than the set temperature of the container.
Note!
Do not use the ambient temperature displayed by the control unit as a reference for verifying
ambient temperature conditions.
Unloading
Before unloading the container, check for damage. Unload the container by unlocking and opening
the doors. After unloading:
1) Remove the batteries and follow local regulations for disposal.
2) Remove and dispose of any remaining dry ice. If local regulations allow it, the dry ice may be
placed outdoors. It will dissolve quickly.
Storage
It is recommended that the RAP t2 container be stored on flat ground. The storage temperature
should be between -40°C (-40°F) and +50°C (+122°F).
Important!
No container, cargo or other must be stored on top of a RAP t2.
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CONTROL UNIT OPERATION
The control unit type 3 has two buttons for settings and information.
- The set temperature mode is reached via the "Set" button" (refer to next page).
- The control unit menu is reached via the "Menu/Enter" button and includes settings and
information. Use the "plus", "minus" and "Menu/Enter" buttons to navigate in the menu (Figure
7) .
Temp 5.0°C
Set temp 5.0°C
Figure 6
"Set" button
DEFAULT MODE Set temp
"Menu/Enter" button
View info (ambient temp & battery level)
Change to °F / Change to °C
Fan status
Connect T. Tale (not in use)
Temp Tale info (not in use)
Adjust contrast
Exit
"Service" button
Manufacturer settings (Login)
Figure 7
Setting Temperature
1) To change between Celsius and Fahrenheit:
• Press the "Menu/Enter" button to enter the main menu; the display shows "View info".
• Use the "plus" or "minus" button to step to "Change to °F" or "Change to °C" (depending on
current setting).
• Press the "Menu/Enter" button to confirm the change and return to default mode.
2) Press the "Set" button to enter set temperature mode.
Important!
The set temperature mode is activated for ten seconds. If the display returns to default mode
before new set temperaure has been confirmed by pressing the "Set" button, the new set
temperature was not saved.
3) Use the "plus" and "minus" buttons to change the set temperature. Hold down the buttons to speed
up the change.
4) Press the "Set" button to confirm the new set temperature and return to default mode.
5) Check that the set temperature is correct in the default mode.
Functional Test
1) Set temperature 3°C (5,4°F) lower than actual temperature, the fan will start.
2) Check for air discharge from air guides in the ceiling (Figure 8).
3) Set temperature 3°C (5,4°F) higher than actual temperature, the fan will stop.
4) If the fan alarm is displayed (Figure 9) one of the fans is malfunctioning and the container
should be repaired.
Fan alarm
Temp 5.0°C
Set temp 5.0°C
Figure 8 Figure 9
The control unit menu is reached via the "Menu/Enter" button and includes settings and
information. Use the "Up", "Down", "Back" and "Menu/Enter" buttons to navigate in the menu
(Figure 12) .
Indicators: alert (yellow), Control unit display
Control unit "Up" "Down" "Menu/Enter" alarm (red) & default mode
display button button button system on (green)
CONTAINER INFO
"On/Off" Container temp 5.5°C
button
Set temp 5.0°C
Battery A 11.4 V
"Back"
button B 11.5 V
Figure 11
Figure 12
Setting Temperature
1) To change between Celsius and Fahrenheit:
• Press the "Menu/Enter" button to enter the main menu; the display shows "TEMP MENU".
• Press the "Menu/Enter" button to enter the "TEMP MENU"; the display shows "SET TEMP".
• Use the "Up" or "Down" button to step to "Current unit F Set changes to C" or
"Current unit C Set changes to F" (depending on current setting).
• Press the "Menu/Enter" button to confirm the change.
• Press the "Back" button to return to default mode.
2) Press the "Menu/Enter" button to enter the main menu; the display shows "TEMP MENU".
3) Press the "Menu/Enter" button to enter the "TEMP MENU"; the display shows "SET TEMP".
4) Press the "Menu/Enter" button to enter the "SET TEMP"; the display shows "SET NEW
TEMP".
Important!
The "SET NEW TEMP" mode is activated for 30 seconds. If the display returns to default mode
before new set temperaure has been confirmed by pressing the "Menu/Enter" button, the new
set temperature was not saved.
5) Use the "Up" and "Down" buttons to change the set temperature. Hold down the buttons to
speed up the change.
6) Press the "Menu/Enter" button to confirm the new set temperature.
7) Press the "Back" button to return to default mode.
8) Check that the set temperature is correct in the default mode.
After the control unit has been sealed it is still possible to view information on the display using
the info button.
1) Press the info button (Figure 13) to scroll between default mode, alarm status and alert status.
The backlight will illuminate for 20 seconds when the button is pressed.
Note!
It is only possible to toggle through the menu with this button but no changes to the set temp
or other can be made.
Figure 13
Functional Test
1) Set temperature 3°C (5,4°F) lower than actual temperature, the fans will start.
2) Check for air discharge from air guides in the ceiling (Figure 14).
3) Set temperature 3°C (5,4°F) higher than actual temperature, the fans will stop.
4) Check that no alerts are activated. If any alert is activated the yellow alert indicator is flashing
and the alert is shown on the display. If so, check what alert that has been activated and
perform recommended actions. Refer to section "Alerts and alarms".
5) Check that no alarms are activated. If any alarm is activated the red alarm indicator is
flashing. If so, abort shipment, check what alarm that has been activated and report failure to
Envirotainer. The container should be replaced. Refer to section "Alerts and alarms".
”Fan 1 Warning”
Reason: If the control unit has detected a ”Fan 1 Error” it will be indicated as an alarm.
However if the fan subsequently is detected as working, the fan alarm is cleared and
replaced by this ”Fan 1 Warning” alert. This alert is raised permanently as a need for-
inspection indication (after shipment) and can only be cleared by authorized
personnel.
Action: The shipment can proceed as normal. After shipment it is recommended to inspect
the container and have the alert cleared by authorized personnel.
”Fan 2 Warning”
Reason: If the control unit has detected a ”Fan 2 Error” it will be indicated as an alarm.
However if the fan subsequently is detected as working, the fan alarm is cleared and
replaced by this ”Fan 2 Warning” alert. This alert is raised permanently as a need for-
inspection indication (after shipment) and can only be cleared by authorized
personnel.
Action: The shipment can proceed as normal. After shipment it is recommended to inspect
the container and have the alert cleared by authorized personnel.
Note!
Do not use the ambient temperature displayed by the control unit as a reference for verifying
ambient temperature conditions.
Alarms
If any alarm is activated the red indicator is flashing (type 4 only) on the control unit and the alarm
is shown on the control unit display. Refer to section "Control unit operation".
"FAN 1 Error"
Reason: Fan 1 is out of order. The container cannot work properly.
Action: The current shipment must be stopped and the container must be repaired.
Contact Envirotainer for advice.
"FAN 2 Error"
Reason: Fan 2 is out of order. The container cannot work properly.
Action: The current shipment must be stopped and the container must be repaired.
Contact Envirotainer for advice.
Only authorized persons should perform dry ice calculations. It is strongly recommended to have
Envirotainer perform the calculation.
To calculate the amount of dry ice needed to precondition the container:
1) Note the container temperature (in Celsius) prior to preconditioning. Although using the actual
container temperature is preferred, an estimate based on the ambient temperature is acceptable.
2) Determine the set temperature (in Celsius) of the product.
3) Subtract "set temperature" from "container temperature" to obtain the "temperature difference".
4) Refer to graph (Figure 17) and locate the "temperature difference" on the horizontal axis.
5) Read up vertically on the graph until reaching the line that corresponds to the container type.
6) Read across to the left to obtain dry ice quantity (in Kilograms) from the vertical axis.
7) This is the amount of dry ice required to precondition the container and should added to the dry
ice necessary to maintain the product temperature, which is obtained from the Dry Ice Tables.
40
35
30
Dry Ice Qty (kg)
25
20
15
10
5
0
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Container starting temp. - Set temp (°C)
Figure 17
An RAP container needs preconditioning with dry ice before loading cargo that has a 5°C
temperature requirement. The current ambient temperature is 25°C.
1) The container temperature is 25°C
2) The set temperature is 5°C
3) Container Temp - Set Temp = 20°C
4) Read up from 20°C to the line and across to the left
5) The amount of dry ice for preconditioning the container is 23 kg
40
35
30
Dry Ice Qty (kg)
23 kg
25
20
15
10
5
0
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Container starting temp. - Set temp (°C)
Only authorized persons should perform dry ice calculations. It is strongly recommended to have
Envirotainer perform the calculation.
To calculate the amount of dry ice needed to maintain temperature during container shipment:
1) Determine the transportation time from container preconditioning to the time the cargo is
unloaded
2) Determine the time for each activity in the transportation schedule
3) Estimate the ambient temperature for each activity by checking the weather forecast
4) Multiply the time and temperature of each activity to determine the product
5) Add the products of all the activities to obtain the product sum
6) Divide the product sum by total hours to determine the average ambient temperature
7) Locate the appropriate dry ice table based on set temperature
Note!
For cargo to be shipped at set temperatures for which no dry ice table is included in this
manual, please contact Envirotainer for advice in dry ice calculation.
8) Locate the corresponding Temperature column & Time row, rounding the values as required
9) Read across & down to determine the dry ice amount in kilograms. Note: 1 kg = 2.2 lbs
Note!
Depending on the size and type (wrapped/unwrapped) of the dry ice blocks it is not always
possible to load the specified amount of dry ice in the dry ice bunker.
10)Use wrapped or unwrapped dry ice as specified in the dry ice table
11)If the required amount of dry ice exceeds the bunker capacity, plan to re-ice the container
Many variables, such as weather conditions, delays and handling, are beyond control. Envirotainer
makes no guarantee that the amount of dry ice indicated in the tables is correct for any specific
shipment. It is recommended that the proper procedures to determine the appropriate amount of dry
ice are implemented.
To calculate the amount of dry ice needed in a container, imagine that we have RAP container with
a 5°C temperature requirement with the transportation schedule noted below. Also assume dry ice
is used to precondition the container.
Next, multiply the time and temperature of each activity ("product") and add the products of all the
activities to obtain the product sum. In this example the product sum is 519:
Divide the product sum by total hours to determine the average ambient temperature:
519 / 25 = 20.7°C
From the appropriate dry ice table (excerpt below), locate the corresponding Temperature column
& Time row. In this example, 63 kg of wrapped dry ice is required to maintain the cargo temperature.
Referring to the container preconditioning example, an additional 23 kg is required to precondition
the container, so the total amount of dry ice required is 63 kg + 23 kg = 86 kg.
Dry Ice Quantity Ambient temperatures from +10°C to +25°C, use wrapped dry ice
(in Kilograms) Ambient temperatures from +25°C to +30°C, use unwrapped dry ice
Ambient Temperature
10°C 15°C 20°C 25°C 30°C
Hours (50°F) (59°F) (68°F) (77°F) (86°F)
10 8 17 25 34 42
15 13 25 38 50 63
20 17 34 50 67 84
25 21 42 63 84 105
30 25 50 76 101 126
Dry Ice Quantity Ambient temperatures from +10°C to +25°C, use wrapped dry ice
(in Kilograms) Ambient temperatures from +25°C to +30°C, use unwrapped dry ice
Ambient Temperature
10°C 15°C 20°C 25°C 30°C
Hours (50°F) (59°F) (68°F) (77°F) (86°F)
10 8 17 25 34 42
15 13 25 38 50 63
20 17 34 50 67 84
25 21 42 63 84 105
30 25 50 76 101 126
35 29 59 88 118 147
40 34 67 101 134 168
45 38 76 113 151 189
50 42 84 126 168 210
55 46 92 139 185 231
60 50 101 151 202 252
65 55 109 164 218 273
70 59 118 176 235 294
75 63 126 189 252
Note!
If the required amount of dry ice exceeds the bunker capacity (300 kg), plan to re-ice the
container. Refer to section "Cargo/dry ice loading".
Dry Ice Quantity Ambient temperatures from +20°C to +30°C, use wrapped dry ice
(in Kilograms) Ambient temperatures from +30°C to +40°C, use unwrapped dry ice
Ambient Temperature
20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C 40°C
Hours (68°F) (77°F) (86°F) (95°F) (104°F)
10 8 17 25 34 42
15 13 25 38 50 63
20 17 34 50 67 84
25 21 42 63 84 105
30 25 50 76 101 126
35 29 59 88 118 147
40 34 67 101 134 168
45 38 76 113 151 189
50 42 84 126 168 210
55 46 92 139 185 231
60 50 101 151 202 252
65 55 109 164 218 273
70 59 118 176 235 294
75 63 126 189 252
Note!
If the required amount of dry ice exceeds the bunker capacity (300 kg), plan to re-ice the
container. Refer to section "Cargo/dry ice loading".
Dry Ice Quantity For all ambient temperatures, use unwrapped dry ice
(in Kilograms)
Ambient Temperature
10°C 15°C 20°C 25°C
Hours (50°F) (59°F) (68°F) (77°F)
10 97 113 129 145
15 145 169 193 217
20 193 225 258 290
25 242 282
30 290
Cooling system
Thermostat-controlled heat exchanger powered by 16 D-cell alkaline batteries and uses dry ice as coolant.
* Provided that the ambient temperature is between 5°C (9°F) to 25°C (45°F) higher than the set temperature.
Dimensions
External cube (volume) 11.2 cu.m
395.4 cu.ft
External dimensions (L x W x H) 3170 x 2230 x 1620 mm
124.8 x 87.8 x 63.8 in
Main loading space (L x W x H) 2535 x 2065 x 1420 mm
(please note free space requirements in front of the fan on next page) 99.8 x 81.3 x 55.9 in
Additional loading space below dry ice bunker (L x W x H) 460 x 2065 x 925 mm
18.1 x 81.3 x 36.4 in
Door opening (W x H) 2065 x 1420 mm
55.9 x 81.3 in
Internal cube (volume) for refrigerated cargo 8.22 cu.m
290.2 cu.ft
Weight
Tare weight ** 450 kg
992 lbs
Max gross weight (including dry ice) 6,033 kg
13,300 lbs
Max net weight** 5,583 kg
12,308 lbs
** The tare weight (and thereby the max net weight) may change due to repairs, see manufacturer's plate for
correct weight.
Other information
Suitable for use on aircraft A300, A310, A330, A340, A380, B747, B767, B777, DC10, IL86, MD11, L1011
Forkliftable when empty
External Dimensions
1620 mm
m
0m
317
2230 m
m
Internal Dimensions
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. NO CONTROL UNIT DISPLAY
yes
yes
no
1.4 Is there contact between all 1.5 Is the battery holder 1.6 Adjust contact spring tension.
batteries and connectors? no malformed? no Is there a display?
yes yes no
1.7 Adjust contrast (only for 1.8 Repair battery holder. Go to step 1.7
Control unit Type 3): Is there a display? no
Press "Menu/Enter"
Press "plus" twice
Press "Menu/Enter"
Hold "plus"
Is there a display?
no
Replace container
yes
yes
yes
Note 1: If the fans are operating and the container temperature is set to the desired temperature, the container is able to maintain set
temperature, but should be used only in emergency situations.
yes
yes
yes
3.7 Has a fan frozen? 3.8 Loosen the fan by rotating the
yes wheel using a screwdriver or pen.
Alarm
Abort shipment
no
3.9 Has a fan guard been 3.10 Adjust fan guard position. Alarm, cooling fan or other
damaged? yes Fans operating? (type 4)
no no Figure 18
yes
4.2 Container recently exposed to 4.3 Monitor container temperature 4.4 Redistribute dry ice in bunker
sun/high temperatures? yes returns to range? no or unwrap some ice
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
Temp 5.0°C
4.10 Is there a fan alarm on the Go to:
Set temp 5.0°C
display? (Figure 19) yes 3. Fan does not operate
yes
Figure 19
no
no
5.3 Is there excessive ice in the Remove some of the dry ice
bunker? yes
no
no
yes
yes
5.7 Does the fans turn off when the Replace container
set temperature is increased? no
yes
CONTAINER PRECONDITIONING
Using a Cold Room
Put 16 Alkaline D-cell batteries in the battery holder.
Check the battery voltage.
Perform fan operational check.
Turn off the control unit or remove the batteries from holder.
Place container in a cold room set at the desired product temperature.
Open the container doors and wait at least one hour before loading cargo.
Using Dry Ice
Put 16 Alkaline D-cell batteries in the battery holder.
Check the battery voltage.
Perform fan operational check.
Set the container to the desired temperature.
Load the required amount of dry ice in the bunker.
Close the container doors and wait at least one hour before loading cargo.
CONTAINER LOADING
Using a Cold Room
oad the cargo in the cold room, preferably on a pallet, or on spacers at least 2 cm (0,8 in) high.
Secure the cargo using the container’s tie-down brackets.
Close and secure the container doors and remove from the cold room.
Reinstall batteries and check the battery voltage.
Set container temperature to the desired temperature.
Load the required amount of dry ice in the bunker.
Using Dry Ice
Load the cargo, preferably on a pallet, or on spacers at least 2 cm (0,8 in) high.
Secure the cargo using the container’s tie-down brackets.
Close and secure the container doors.
CONTAINER PRECONDITIONING
Using a Cold Room
Put 16 Alkaline D-cell batteries in the battery holder.
Check the battery voltage.
Perform fan operational check.
Turn off the control unit or remove the batteries from holder.
Place container in a cold room set at the desired product temperature.
Open the container doors and wait at least one hour before loading cargo.
Using a Cold Room
Put 16 Alkaline D-cell batteries in the battery holder.
Check the battery voltage.
Perform fan operational check.
Set the container to the desired temperature.
Load 20% of the total amount of dry ice in the bunker and save the remaining dry ice for loading with the
cargo.
Distribute 50 kg of dry ice on a pallet in the cargo space.
Close the container doors and wait at least one hour before loading cargo.
CONTAINER LOADING
When the container is preconditioned with a temperature controlled room
Ensure product and all packing material is preconditioned for at least one week prior to loading.
Load the cargo including 80% of the dry ice preferably on a pallet, or on spacers at least 2 cm (0,8 in)
high.
Secure the cargo using the container’s tie-down brackets.
Close and secure the container doors and remove from the cold room.
Reinstall batteries and check the battery voltage.
Set container temperature to the desired temperature.
Load remaining 20% of the total required amount of dry ice in the bunker.
When the container is preconditioned with dry ice
Ensure that the product and all packing material is preconditioned for at least one week prior to loading.
Remove the pallet with dry ice used for preconditioning.
Load the cargo including 80% of the dry ice preferably on a pallet, or on spacers at least 2 cm (0,8 in)
high.
Secure the cargo using the container’s tie-down brackets.
Close and secure the container doors.
HANDLING / STORAGE
Change the batteries every 24 hours.