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This manual is valid for:
RKN version 120005R( ) and 120005RRAP version 140007R( ) and 140007R
Doc. No. OM-101
Version 1.9: Jan. 16, 2009
Envirotainer RKN t / RAP tContainer
Operations Manual
Page 1: ...0 www envirotainer com This manual is valid for RKN version 120005R and 120005R RAP version 140007R and 140007R Doc No OM 101 Version 1 9 Jan 16 2009 Envirotainer RKN t RAP t Container Operations Manu...
Page 2: ...ions for temperatures near or below the set temperature outside specification removed page 7 Text and pictures updated for control units page 15 19 Note added for maximum amount of dry ice and for adv...
Page 3: ...ING 8 CARGO DRY ICE LOADING 9 CONTAINERHANDLINGGUIDELINES 14 CONTROLUNITOPERATION Type1 15 CONTROLUNITOPERATION Type2 16 CONTROLUNITOPERATION Type3 18 DRY ICE CALCULATION 20 DRY ICE TABLES RKN 24 DRY...
Page 4: ...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 RKN and RAP containers are temperature contro...
Page 5: ...Note The P N could be 120005R or 120005R Note This manual is only valid for P N 120005Rand120005R For P N 120005 01 a separate Operations manual is required as procedures are different Dry ice bunker...
Page 6: ...ion 1 9 Jan 16 2009 6 40 INTRODUCTION Dry ice bunker on the rear side Figure 2 RAP Container Manufacturer splate P N indicated Note The P N could be 140007R or140007R Cargoarea Control unit Placardhol...
Page 7: ...ng time before batteries must be changed An example of this case is deep frozen cargo where it is recommended to change the batteries every 24 hours Exposure to Extreme Heat 25 C above the set tempera...
Page 8: ...ditioning before loading the cargo Precondition with dry ice for refrigerated cargo An amount of dry ice required to cool both the container and maintain cargo temperature as stated in the Dry Ice Tab...
Page 9: ...e air condensates and freezes on the dry ice blocks creating a crust of ice and thereby reducing the effectiveness of the dry ice Dry Ice Loading To load dry ice in the container bunker 1 Unlatch and...
Page 10: ...ture It is also recommended to record ambient temperatures by placing a temperature monitor in the container document pouch Cargo Loading General Guidelines Observe the following guidelines when loadi...
Page 11: ...5 Immediately reinstall batteries check battery voltage and set the temperature 6 Immediately load the dry ice in the bunker 7 Place any shipping documents or checksheets in the container document po...
Page 12: ...Distribute dry ice on top of the cargo and secure with plastic wrap or by other means Put the pallet into the container Put any remaining dry ice in boxes and load around the cargo on at least 2 cm h...
Page 13: ...pallet into the container Put any remaining dry ice in boxes and load around the cargo on at least 2 cm high spacers to allow air flow If the product is to be hand loaded directly in the container Pu...
Page 14: ...truck is used we recommend setting the temperature of the truck 10 C higher than the set temperature of the container This section is not applicable to deep frozen cargo Aircraft Transport Precaution...
Page 15: ...he green indicator is not lit replace the batteries refer to the Troubleshooting Section Functional Test 1 Check that the green indicator is lit and the temperature is shown on the display 2 Set tempe...
Page 16: ...Press the C F button to switch between Celsius or Fahrenheit 2 Press the set temperature button to enter set temperature mode Note The Set temperature mode is activated for 10 seconds If the display...
Page 17: ...en the container is in use is 9V change the batteries as necessary Functional Test 1 Set temperature 3 C lower than actual temperature the fan will start 2 Check for air discharge from air guides in t...
Page 18: ...ainer temp and Set temp Setting Temperature 1 To change between Celsius and Fahrenheit Press the Menu Enter button the display shows Change to F or Change to C Press the minus button to change between...
Page 19: ...use is 9V change the batteries as necessary 3 Press the Menu Enter button again to return to default mode Functional Test 1 Set temperature 3 C lower than actual temperature the fan will start 2 Chec...
Page 20: ...mate 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...
Page 21: ...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...
Page 22: ...propriate dry ice table based on container type 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 a...
Page 23: ...ircraft loading 2 25 Flight time 8 15 Aircraft unloading 2 28 Warehouse at destination 11 23 Next multiply the time and temperature of each activity product and add the products of all the activities...
Page 24: ...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 4 7 11 14 18 15 5 11 16 22 27 20 7 14 22 29 36 25 9 18 27 3...
Page 25: ...C to 40 C use unwrapped dry ice Ambient Temperature 15 C 20 C 25 C 30 C 35 C 40 C Hours 59 F 68 F 77 F 86 F 95 F 104 F 10 0 4 7 11 14 18 15 0 5 11 16 22 27 20 0 7 14 22 29 36 25 0 9 18 27 36 45 30 0...
Page 26: ...ature 20 C 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 36 42 48 54 15 54 63 72 81 20 72 84 96...
Page 27: ...ratures 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 2...
Page 28: ...e unwrapped dry ice Ambient Temperature 15 C 20 C 25 C 30 C 35 C 40 C Hours 59 F 68 F 77 F 86 F 95 F 104 F 10 0 8 17 25 34 42 15 0 13 25 38 50 63 20 0 17 34 50 67 84 25 0 21 42 63 84 105 30 0 25 50 76...
Page 29: ...TABLES RAP Set Temperature 20 C 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...
Page 30: ...x 1355 x 1360 mm please note free space requirements in front of the fan on next page 55 7 x 53 3 x 53 5 in Note that the internal dimensions are for t2 containers and that there will be small deviati...
Page 31: ...Dimensions External Dimensions Note that the internal dimensions are for t2 containers and that there will be small deviations for different t1 container models Profile of loading space Width 1355 mm...
Page 32: ...ace 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 Note that the internal dimensions are for t2 containers and that there wi...
Page 33: ...al Dimensions External Dimensions Note that the internal dimensions are for t2 containers and that there will be small deviations for different t1 container models Note free space requirementsin front...
Page 34: ...there a display yes no Insert batteries Re insertbatteries no yes 1 4 Is there contact between all batteries and connectors no no 1 5 Is the battery holder malformed 1 6 Adjust contact spring tension...
Page 35: ...Replacebatteries no yes yes Replacecontainer Replacecontainer see note 1 no no Note 1 If the fan is operating and the container temperature is set to the desired temperature the container is able to...
Page 36: ...rationtest no yes 3 9 Has the fan guard been damaged yes 3 10 Adjust fan guard position Fan operating Replacecontainer 3 5 Replace batteries no 3 2 Is the temperature in the container at least 3 C abo...
Page 37: ...s no yes 4 10 Is there a fan alarm on the display see Fig 18 yes yes 4 11 Is the fan operating yes 4 3 Monitor container temperature returns to range no yes yes Adjust set temperature Change unit of m...
Page 38: ...just set temperature no yes yes Move container to warm area at least 5 C above set point yes no Change unit of measure Replacecontainer no 5 CONTAINER TEMPERATURE TOO COLD REFRIGERATED PRODUCT Monitor...
Page 39: ...he 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 Load the cargo in...
Page 40: ...e 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 pr...
