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- Page 1 RAP e2 container Operations Manual This manual is valid for: RAP container, P/N 140010R-() Doc No. MO-RAP-3079 Version 17 www.envirotainer.com Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RAP-3079 Released 2019-04-25 maxf...
- Page 2 RECORD OF REVISION Operations Manual RAP e2 container RECORD OF REVISION VER. NO. REVISION REVISED: • Revised document title and front page image. • Changed the version number format from 1.7 to 17 to conform with the document footer added by Windchill.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Operations Manual RAP e2 container TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.......................... 1 Scope of the Manual .........................1 Symbols ..........................1 Safety Instructions........................1 The Container ..........................2 Control Unit..........................3 Charging Unit ...........................3 ODLN sticker ...........................4 LIMITS, AMBIENT CONDITIONS..................... 5 Pre-conditioning of Cargo......................5 Minimum Operating Time - fully charged Container ..............5... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operations Manual RAP e2 container After Cargo loading.........................16 5.2.1 Ambient temperature recording ..................16 GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING GUIDELINES............17 Forklift Requirements......................17 6.1.1 Lifting the Container from the left or right side ..............17 6.1.2 Lifting the Container from the aft side................17 6.1.3...
- Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operations Manual RAP e2 container Info button and seal of control unit ...................26 OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND ALARMS ........... 27 Operation Modes........................27 8.1.1 Cooling Powerstep X ....................27 8.1.2 Heating Powerstep X....................27 8.1.3 Defrosting Powerstep 2 .....................27 Infos ............................28...
- Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Operations Manual RAP e2 container 10.3.3 Ambient Temperature out of Spec................38 10.3.4 If an adapter is lost ....................38 11. RAP E2 CONTAINER CHECKLIST..................39 Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RAP-3079 Released 2019-04-25 maxf...
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Page 7: Introduction
This manual provides information for personnel involved in the handling and transport of Envirotainer container series RAP e2 and is published by Envirotainer AB without warranty. If there are questions regarding this manual or the container, send an e-mail to customercare@envirotainer.com. -
Page 8: The Container
(refer to Fig. 1 ). The refrigeration system is controlled by a control unit and powered by internal, rechargeable batteries. • The RAP e2 is a forkliftable LD-9 air cargo container designed to hold four (4) US-pallets 1220 x 1016 mm (48 x 40") or five (5) EURO-pallets 1200 x 800 mm (47,3 x 31,5") of cargo. -
Page 9: Control Unit
1. INTRODUCTION Operations Manual RAP e2 container CONTROL UNIT • The control unit is the user interface for starting the container, setting the temperature, reading the actual air temperature from the cargo space and other information. • The control unit also has charging, alert and alarm indicators. -
Page 10: Odln Sticker
ODLN sticker. Any damages exceeding the inspection program limits are repaired. Consequently, a container released from an Envirotainer station will never exhibit the level of damages accepted on the ODLN sticker. -
Page 11: Limits, Ambient Conditions
2. LIMITS, AMBIENT CONDITIONS Operations Manual RAP e2 container LIMITS, AMBIENT CONDITIONS • The container is designed to maintain the temperature of the cargo shipped by cooling or heating the air inside the container. The following conditions must apply for the container to work properly: PRE-CONDITIONING OF CARGO •... -
Page 12: Exposure To Ambient Temperature Below -10°C (+14°F)
2. LIMITS, AMBIENT CONDITIONS Operations Manual RAP e2 container EXPOSURE TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW -10°C (+14°F) The container can maintain the temperature in the loading area even though the ambient temperature is between -10°C and -25°C (+14°F and -13°F), but the battery consumption will increase, and the container operating time will therefore decrease. -
Page 13: Charging
3. CHARGING Operations Manual RAP e2 container CHARGING WARNING! • Charging must not take place inside an airplane! • Do not charge the container outdoors or in damp and/or humid environments because of the risk for electric shocks. • Caution should be exercised when the container is moved and the electrical cable is fully extended. -
Page 14: Charging Procedure
3. CHARGING Operations Manual RAP e2 container NOTE! • To avoid overload of power supply fuse, only connect one container per single-phase. The charging requires 1200 W when the container is switched off and 1850 W when the container is operating during charging. - Page 15 RAP e2 container Pull out the adapter case and pick the appropriate type of adapter (Fig. 3 ). There are also additional adapters that can be ordered separately from Envirotainer. Refer to chapter 3.2 Additional Charging Adapters Fig. 3 Connect the adapter to the charging cable (as marked in Fig.
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Page 16: Additional Charging Adapters
Make sure the battery switch is on. Refer to chapter 6.10 Battery Switch ADDITIONAL CHARGING ADAPTERS Beside the adapters for different countries included within the charging unit; the following additional adapters can be ordered separately from Envirotainer. 15A, 3 pins P/N 807W British Standard 546... -
Page 17: Charging With Damaged Cable Or Cable Winder
3. CHARGING Operations Manual RAP e2 container CHARGING WITH DAMAGED CABLE OR CABLE WINDER In the event that the cable or cable winder has been damaged and can no longer be used, the cable winder may be bypassed for charging. -
Page 18: Pre-Conditioning
To avoid the risk of temperature deviations, the cargo must be properly pre-conditioned to the container set temperature. Cargo temperature recording • If records must be kept of product temperature, Envirotainer strongly recommends that temperature recorders are placed as close to the product as possible, preferably inside product boxes, otherwise between product boxes. -
Page 19: Container Pre-Conditioning
4. PRE-CONDITIONING Operations Manual RAP e2 container CONTAINER PRE-CONDITIONING Prior to pre-conditioning, a functional test of the container should be performed. Refer to chapter 7. Control Unit Operation There are two recommended practices for container pre-conditioning: 4.2.1 PRE-CONDITIONING WITH CONTAINER OPERATING IN NON- TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED AREA •... -
Page 20: General Cargo Loading Guidelines
5. GENERAL CARGO LOADING GUIDELINES Operations Manual RAP e2 container GENERAL CARGO LOADING GUIDELINES NOTE! • Load the cargo on pallets to allow proper airflow. • Do not load cargo between the spacers inside the container walls. • Ensure that the air inlet at rear end of the cargo space is not blocked by the cargo. -
Page 21: Cargo Loading
5. GENERAL CARGO LOADING GUIDELINES Operations Manual RAP e2 container CARGO LOADING The recommended procedure is: Switch on the container (if pre-conditioned without container operating) and ensure container set temperature is correct and container is pre-conditioned to the required cargo temperature. -
Page 22: After Cargo Loading
5. GENERAL CARGO LOADING GUIDELINES Operations Manual RAP e2 container AFTER CARGO LOADING Refer to chapter 7. Control Unit Operation The recommended procedure is: Check that the battery level is 95% or above. Confirm container set temperature is correct on the control unit. -
Page 23: General Container Handling Guidelines
6. GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING Operations Manual RAP e2 container GUIDELINES GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING GUIDELINES FORKLIFT REQUIREMENTS • The container should be lifted using forklifts when empty and loaded. • The distance between the pockets is 813 mm (32") (Fig. 10 ). -
Page 24: Lifting The Container With Electric Pallet Jacks
6. GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING Operations Manual RAP e2 container GUIDELINES 6.1.3 LIFTING THE CONTAINER WITH ELECTRIC PALLET JACKS NOTE! Use an electric pallet jack or electric walkie rider with a minimum rated lifting capacity equal to the container total gross weight. -
Page 25: Roller Beds
6. GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING Operations Manual RAP e2 container GUIDELINES ROLLER BEDS Use the straps/handles (Fig. 12 ) outside the corners of the container to handle the container on roller beds. Door side Aft side Fig. 12 AMBIENT CONDITIONS Ensure that the container is handled in accordance with the specified limits and ambient conditions. -
Page 26: Ground Transport Precautions
It is recommended that the RAP e2 container be stored on flat ground. The storage temperature should be between -40°C and +50°C (-40°F and +122°F). NOTE! It is not allowed to store containers, cargo or other items on top of a RAP e2. 20 (40) Doc No:... -
Page 27: Battery Switch
6. GENERAL CONTAINER HANDLING Operations Manual RAP e2 container GUIDELINES 6.10 BATTERY SWITCH The battery switch disconnects the batteries from the container system, i.e. the container cannot run on battery power when the switch is off (Fig. 5 ). 6.11... -
Page 28: Control Unit Operation
7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION Operations Manual RAP e2 container CONTROL UNIT OPERATION START THE CONTROL UNIT Press NOTE! During the start-up of the refrigeration system the four indicators are lit for about one second to check the function of the indicators. -
Page 29: Setting Temperature
7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION Operations Manual RAP e2 container SETTING TEMPERATURE The recommended procedure is: To change between Celsius and Fahrenheit: • Press to enter the main menu; the display shows ”TEMP MENU“. • Press to enter the ”TEMP MENU“; the display shows ”SET TEMP“. -
Page 30: Battery Level Check
7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION Operations Manual RAP e2 container BATTERY LEVEL CHECK • The battery level is shown in the default mode. • The battery percentage figure is continuously updated according to battery status. • 100% battery capacity is maximum and is achieved when charging starts from low battery voltage. -
Page 31: Verification Of The Temperature Control System
Fig. 20 Example: if a container was verified in October 2017 it must be re-verified before the start of October 2018. If verification is not performed as scheduled, please contact the Envirotainer Customer Care team for advice: customercare@envirotainer.com 25 (40) -
Page 32: Info Button And Seal Of Control Unit
7. CONTROL UNIT OPERATION Operations Manual RAP e2 container INFO BUTTON AND SEAL OF CONTROL UNIT • Use the rectangular opening in the latch to seal the control unit (Fig. 21 ). • Use a seal with a cross section of at least 2 mm (0.08"). -
Page 33: Operation Modes, Infos, Alerts And Alarms
8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND Operations Manual RAP e2 container ALARMS OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND ALARMS OPERATION MODES The following operation modes exist: 8.1.1 COOLING POWERSTEP X • The container uses four different power steps for cooling, 1-4, depending on the required cooling performance. -
Page 34: Infos
8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND Operations Manual RAP e2 container ALARMS INFOS 8.2.1 INFO “PRECONDITIONING" Fig. 22 REASON: • Inside temperature is outside the set tolerance at start up (≤ 10°C ± 3°C (50°F: ±5.4°F) and > 10°C ±5°C (50°F: ±9°F)). The display will switch between showing ”Container info” and ”Info, Preconditioning”... -
Page 35: Alerts
8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND Operations Manual RAP e2 container ALARMS ALERTS 8.3.1 ALERT "BATTERIES AT 30% CHARGE LEVEL" REASON: • The battery capacity is below 30%. ACTION: • Check the battery level immediately to ensure that there is sufficient battery power for the remainder of the shipment. -
Page 36: Alert "Inside Temp Out Of Spec
8. OPERATION MODES, INFOS, ALERTS AND Operations Manual RAP e2 container ALARMS 8.3.4 ALERT "INSIDE TEMP OUT OF SPEC" REASON: • The temperature of the air inside the cargo space is outside the following alert limits depending on container set temperature: •... -
Page 37: Alarms
• One or more of the technical parts of the MRU (Mechanical Refrigerating Unit) is out of order. The container cannot work properly. ACTION: • The current shipment must be stopped and the container must be repaired. Contact Envirotainer for advice: customercare@envirotainer.com 31 (40) Doc No: Revision:... -
Page 38: Technical Specification
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Operations Manual RAP e2 container TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Thermostat-controlled air conditioning system with compressor cooling and electrical heating. Powered by rechargeable batteries. Recharging power supply 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz 1850 W Maximum power consumption during charging... -
Page 39: Loading Space
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Operations Manual RAP e2 container LOADING SPACE Fig. 30 33 (40) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RAP-3079 Released 2019-04-25 maxf... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual RAP e2 container TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 NO DISPLAY Fig. 31 34 (40) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RAP-3079 Released 2019-04-25 maxf... -
Page 41: Batteries Do Not Charge
10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual RAP e2 container 10.2 BATTERIES DO NOT CHARGE Fig. 32 35 (40) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RAP-3079 Released 2019-04-25 maxf... -
Page 42: Alerts
10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual RAP e2 container 10.3 ALERTS 10.3.1 TEMPERATURE TOO WARM Fig. 33 36 (40) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RAP-3079 Released 2019-04-25 maxf... -
Page 43: Temperature Too Cold
10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual RAP e2 container 10.3.2 TEMPERATURE TOO COLD Fig. 34 37 (40) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RAP-3079 Released 2019-04-25 maxf... - Page 44 10. TROUBLESHOOTING Operations Manual RAP e2 container 10.3.3 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OUT OF SPEC Fig. 35 10.3.4 IF AN ADAPTER IS LOST Fig. 36 38 (40) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RAP-3079 Released 2019-04-25 maxf...
- Page 45 11. RAP E2 CONTAINER CHECKLIST Operations Manual RAP e2 container RAP E2 CONTAINER CHECKLIST For Refrigerated and Controlled Room Temperature Products □ Start the container by pressing without the container being connected to the electrical outlet. The indicators on the control unit are lit to test functionality. If the container does not start, ensure the container battery switch is on.
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