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Author: M. Thran
Operation Manual Opticooler-TS V1 30_ 2019_05_09.docx09
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Version: 1.30
Issued: 09. May 2019
4. Cargo and Container Handling
4.1. General Rules
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“IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations” must be met strictly.
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Secure the cargo to the tie-down points. Tie-down points are available at all four sides.
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Only use approved straps.
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Observe the max. weight.
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The doors must be secured during loading and unloading with the door holders.
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Do not lock persons or living beings up in the container
4.2. Cargo
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The cargo must be packed on pallets in a way that a free airflow underneath the cargo
in all directions, between the sidewall spacers and between the air outlets on the top
is ensured.
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If the cargo on the pallet is shrink-wrapped,
keep the pallet itself totally clear from any
foil etc. to ensure a free airflow.
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Ensure that the cargo does not block the air inlet at the rear end of the cargo compartment.
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The goods must be packed on pallets.
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The pallets themselves must be open at all four sides.
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The pallet height must be min. 138 mm /5.43 in.
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The pallet base must not be shrink wrapped.
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The goods must be packed compactly on the pallet; in particular avoid any cool traps and
gaps between the packages on the pallet. Further, avoid gaps between the loaded pallets
by choosing the appropriate packages that fits exactly with the pallet contour.
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Avoid any loose packaging material. Ensure that all packaging material is fixed properly and
in a way that it cannot loosen during the transport.
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Cardboards or similar staff placed between the palletized cargo must not hinder the free
airflow through the pallet.
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The cargo must be pre-conditioned exactly. The deviation must not exceed 0.5°C above or
below the set temperature.
4.3. Loading
4.3.1. Loading Instructions
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The goods should be loaded centrally as possible on the pallets and the pallets itself as
centrally as possible in the container. The cargo may contact the spacers, but MUST NOT
contact the container walls.
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The goods must be tied down without overloading the tie-down points. Allowed load for one
tie-down point is 890 daN/2000 lbs.
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The distributed load of 2000 daN/m²; 415 lb/ft² must not be exceeded.