Doc. No. MO-RKN-3009
Version 1.9: Sep. 07, 2010
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Scope of the Manual
This manual provides information for personnel involved in the handling and transport of Envirotainer
container series RKNe1 and is published by Envirotainer AB without warranty.
If there are questions regarding this manual or the container, send an e-mail to
[email protected], or telephone one of our operations centers:
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Frankfurt Operations 49 69 69 76 79 0
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Dallas Operations 1 972 831 3800
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Sydney Operations 61 2 9669 2245
Safety Instructions
The design minimizes hazards to personnel and equipment during use. No material used in the
construction constitutes a risk to the health of the personnel involved. All structural and
mechanical components are free of sharp edges. Every attempt has been made to anticipate
potential dangers and build in protections to prevent injury to personnel.
Normal precautions should be observed when handling locks, doors and lids. Wherever
necessary, warning stickers or texts will be attached to the container as a warning to users and
ground handler personnel.
Always follow the "IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations" when loading the container. For example,
due to low battery level, malfunction, etc., the container may not maintain the temperature in the
container cargo space. Special consideration should be given to this fact if dangerous goods such
as liquids with a low boiling point are to be transported.
The container
must not
be connected to the mains inside an airplane.
Normal precautions should be observed when charging the container. Do not charge the container
outdoors or in a damp, moist environments because of the risk for electric shocks.
The Container
The RKN e1 container is a temperature controlled air cargo container used to transport
temperature sensitive cargo in the refrigerated and controlled room temperature ranges.
The container consists of two primary parts: the cargo space and the refrigerating system unit
(refer to Figure 1 on the following page). The refrigerating system is controlled by a control unit
and powered by internal, rechargeable batteries.
The RKN e1 is a forkliftable 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.