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RKN version 120005R-( )

Doc. No. MO-RKN-3062

Version 1.5: Sep. 08, 2010

Envirotainer RKN t2
Container

Operations Manual

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Page 1: ...1 38 www envirotainer com This manual is valid for RKN version 120005R Doc No MO RKN 3062 Version 1 5 Sep 08 2010 Envirotainer RKN t2 Container Operations Manual...

Page 2: ...changes no operation changes all pages page 8 added References with arrows replaced by references in text Schematics for control unit menu added page 15 and 17 changed page 18 added Note for maximum...

Page 3: ...LIMITS AMBIENTCONDITIONS 6 PRECONDITIONING 7 CARGO DRY ICE LOADING 9 CONTAINERHANDLINGGUIDELINES 14 CONTROLUNITOPERATION Type3 15 CONTROLUNITOPERATION Type4 17 ALERTS AND ALARMS 21 DRYICECALCULATION 2...

Page 4: ...ods 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...

Page 5: ...for air distribution The RKN t2 is a fork liftable LD 3 air cargo container designed to hold one US pallet 1220 x 1016 mm 48 x 40 or one EURO pallet 1200 x 800 mm 47 3 x 31 5 of cargo Control Unit Th...

Page 6: ...erated outside the specified temperature limits the fan may operate continously which reduces the maximum operating time before batteries must be changed An example of this case is deep frozen cargo w...

Page 7: ...ch Container Preconditioning Prior to preconditioning a functional test of the container should be performed Refer to section Controlunitoperation Therearethreerecommendedpracticesforcontainerprecondi...

Page 8: ...red 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 Lo...

Page 9: ...idity 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 Dry Ice Loading To load dry ice in the container bunker 1 U...

Page 10: ...allet or on spacers at least 2 cm high to allow a proper airflow 3 Do not load cargo between the spacers on the container walls 4 Ensure that the fan is not blocked by the cargo 5 Do not position the...

Page 11: ...age and set the temperature Refer to section Controlunitoperation 6 Immediately load the dry ice in the bunker Refer to section Dry ice loading 7 Place any shipping documents or checksheets in the con...

Page 12: ...istribute 80 of the dry ice on top of the cargo using one of thefollowingmethods Put dry ice in boxes and secure on top of the cargo with plastic wrap or by other means Distribute dry ice on top of th...

Page 13: ...ining dry ice in boxes and load around the cargo on at least 2 cm 0 8 in spacers to allow air flow If the product is to be hand loaded directly in the container Put at least 2 cm 0 8 in spacers on the...

Page 14: ...ure 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 ambienttemperatureconditi...

Page 15: ...the default mode is visible on the display Figure 7 The default mode show Container temp and Set temp The control unit type 3 has two buttons for settings and information The set temperature mode is r...

Page 16: ...o default mode 5 Check that the set temperature is correct in the default mode Battery Voltage Check 1 Press the Menu Enter button to enter the main menu the display shows View info 2 Press the Menu E...

Page 17: ...is visible on the display Figure 12 The default mode CONTAINER INFO shows Container temp Set temp and battery status for the two battery packs If any alert alarm is activated the display toggles betwe...

Page 18: ...e 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 TE...

Page 19: ...on remaining shipping time The batteries can still be used down to 9 0 V Refer to section Alerts Alarms Note If the battery voltage is above 15V the control unit is malfunctioning and the container s...

Page 20: ...the Menu Enter button to confirm the display shows activated alerts The activated alert is shown as ALERT 1 1 If more than one alert is activated ALERT 1 2 is shown Figure 16 Press Menu Enter to scro...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...on 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 ContactEnvirotainer...

Page 23: ...able 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 18 and locate the temp...

Page 24: ...e Preconditioning An RKN 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...

Page 25: ...ate 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...

Page 26: ...t 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 to obt...

Page 27: ...mbient temperatures from 10 C to 25 C use wrapped dry ice inKilograms 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...

Page 28: ...emperatures from 20 C to 30 C use wrapped dry ice inKilograms 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...

Page 29: ...rature 20 C Dry Ice Quantity For all ambient temperatures use unwrapped dry ice inKilograms 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 30: ...x W x H 2000 x 1535 x 1620 mm 78 7 x 60 4 x 63 8 in Main loading space L x W x H 1415 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 Additi...

Page 31: ...062 Version 1 5 Sep 08 2010 31 38 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Internal Dimensions External Dimensions Profile of loading space Width 1355 mm Note free space requirements in front of the fan 2000 mm 1535 m...

Page 32: ...lay yes no Insert batteries Re insert batteries 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 Is there a...

Page 33: ...y Replace batteries no yes yes Replace container see note 1 no Note 1 If the fan is operating and the container temperature is set to the desired temperature the container is able to maintain set temp...

Page 34: ...an guard been damaged yes 3 10 Adjust fan guard position Fan operating Replace container 3 5 Replace batteries no 3 2 Is the temperature in the container at least 3 C 5 4 F above the set point yes no...

Page 35: ...ther type 4 4 5 Container stored at a temp 25 C 45 F above set point 4 6 Is there a control unit display no no Go to 1 No control unit display Move container to cooler area at least 5 C 9 F above set...

Page 36: ...t of measure C or F correct yes no Adjust set temperature no yes yes Move container to warm area at least 5 C 9 F above set point yes no Change unit of measure Replace container no 5 2 Is container st...

Page 37: ...rature 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 the cold room p...

Page 38: ...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...

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