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P
RODUCT
L
OADING
BEFORE LOADING:
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Pre-cool the body. This will remove much of the heat from the
inside of the body, and give the product better protection when
it is loaded.
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Place the unit in a defrost cycle immediately before loading. This
will remove moisture accumulated on the evaporator coil.
DURING LOADING:
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Turn the unit off!
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Check product temperature during loading.
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Ensure that the air return and supply opening remain
unobstructed.
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Leave approximately 4 to 5 inches between the load and the front
wall for air return to the unit.
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Leave at least 10 to 12 inches between the top of the load and
the ceiling to ensure that there is nothing to prevent airflow to
the rear of the body
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Load product on pallets to provide free air return to unit and
improve product protection.
Proper air circulation in the truck body -- air that can move around
and through the load -- is a critical element in maintaining product
quality during transport. If air cannot circulate completely around
the load, hot spots or top-freeze can occur.
The use of pallets is highly recommended. Pallets, when loaded so
air can flow freely through the pallets to return to the evaporator,
help protect the product from heat that passes through the floor of
the trailer. When using pallets, it is important to refrain from
stacking extra boxes on the floor at the rear of the trailer. This will
cut off the airflow.