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GRAINPRO

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COCOON™ LITE 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

MA4061RAD1117-1 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for COCOON LITE

Page 1: ...GRAINPRO COCOON LITE INSTRUCTION MANUAL MA4061RAD1117 1...

Page 2: ...o Nigeria Ltd 6 Adu Street Aguda Ogba Ikeja Lagos Email africa grainpro com Tel 234 806 564 3156 GrainPro Mexico S de RL de CV Cto Garona No 903 Secci n Tres Col Amberes 37237 Le n Gto Mexico Mobile 5...

Page 3: ...nded 11 Zipping 12 Pressure Decay testing PDT 14 Tensioning of straps 14 Monitoring the oxygen level and Relative Humidity RH 15 Dismantling 16 8 PREVENTING CONDENSATION 17 Why does condensation occur...

Page 4: ...of commodities without using toxic and harmful fumigants 1 1 3 The product can be stored at ambient temperature instead of alternative energy consuming cold storage method where low temperatures are...

Page 5: ...2 1 1 Contents a Cocoon Lite Top and Bottom b GrainShade c Small parts d Instruction manual e Repair Tape 2 2 ZIPPER PULL 2 2 1 For zipper sealing 2 2 2 Two 2 pieces 2 3 REPAIR TAPE 2 3 1 Repairing a...

Page 6: ...ters long minimum length 2 7 RODENT GUARD 2 7 1 For platform posts to prevent rodent access when storing the empty Cocoon Lite 2 7 2 Four 4 pieces per pack 2 8 INSTRUCTION 2 8 1 Installation MANUAL in...

Page 7: ...f wheat 6 Recommended maximum moisture content for safe storage wet basis COMMODITY RECOMMENDED MC Barley 12 Black Pepper 10 Cashew nuts 8 Chia seeds 7 Chickpeas 12 Cocoa beans 7 Coffee beans 12 Cotto...

Page 8: ...ction path around at least 50 cm each side 7 1 3 If ground will be used as flooring put a layer 5cm of fine sand or any equivalent on top of the soil as ground foundation 7 1 4 During loading make sur...

Page 9: ...t control operators for termite soil treatments All of them are safe and effective when used per label directions The insecticides remain effective in the soil for approximately 5 to 10 years 7 2 3 3...

Page 10: ...f the Cocoon Lite and lay it out on the prepared site b Start piling the sacks on the bottom section c Put down the first four bags on every corner of the Cocoon Lite one for each corner d Make sure t...

Page 11: ...bottom section arrows meet and make sure the tension straps are on the outside 7 5 3 Pull the sides all the way down over the stack 7 5 4 Do not pull or carry the top section by the tension straps CO...

Page 12: ...Lite to the zipper track b Insert the top section of the zipper track attached to the top section to the zipper pull Make sure that the two zippers are aligned and overlap each other c Move the zipper...

Page 13: ...pressing the zipper into the inverted pocket unti both zippers are airtightly closed 7 7 6 Ensuring a complete hermetic closure a Check to ensure the entire length of the zipper track is fully closed...

Page 14: ...l pump a Connect the vacuum pump hose to the inlet port of the CocoonTM lite b Create at least 250 pascals Pa or 25 millimeters water mm H2O vacuum Doing this can also help engage the zipper tracks pr...

Page 15: ...ompromised and the commodity may not be adequately protected c When the oxygen does not drop for 3 to 7 days or increase in carbon dioxide is not observed check for pinholes or damage in the Cocoon se...

Page 16: ...asphyxiant and is advisable to unzip the CocoonTM Lite and wait until most of the CO2 has dispersed 7 11 2 Although the CocoonTM Lite may be progressively filled over several days as the commodity is...

Page 17: ...UIREMENT FOR SAFE STORAGE 8 2 1 Commodities should be dried before storage to at least 12 MC for sorghum 9 10 millet 12 14 for paddy and maize and 13 wheat 8 2 2 When the commodity is properly dried t...

Page 18: ...aily b Succeeding days Twice a week 9 1 2 Check at least weekly possible condensation by opening and reclosing the checking port 9 2 PHYSICAL INSPECTION 9 2 1 Check the zipper track for any small open...

Page 19: ...und in the repair kit to patch the damaged sections b Clean the surface of the damaged area with damp cloth and allow to dry before applying the repair tape c Cut out a piece large enough to cover the...

Page 20: ...ce heavy object on top of the stored liner as it may damage or deform it 9 7 PLATFORM INSTALLATION OF REDENT GUARD RG 9 7 1 For protection against rodent attacks one set contains 4 pieces of rodent gu...

Page 21: ...ects own natural activity respiration will use up the available oxygen and convert them to carbon dioxide CO2 10 2 SHOULD I FUMIGATE INFESTED FOOD BEFORE STORAGE No you do not need to fumigate to get...

Page 22: ...paved flooring is best WARNING Be sure to protect the empty CocoonTM Lite when they are empty and left unprotected 10 10 CAN COCOONTM LITE BE USED TO STORE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES OTHER THAN GRAINS Y...

Page 23: ...nder the warranty to replace defective Products or parts thereof if the defect is a result of any of the following normal wear and tear damages occurring after delivery accidents acts of God or catast...

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