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MO-RKN-3062
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RKN t2 container
Operations Manual
RKN container,
120005R-()
Doc No. MO-RKN-3062
Version 23
www.envirotainer.com
Release Date:
2021-06-24
Approved By:
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  • Page 1 RKN t2 container Operations Manual RKN container, 120005R-() Doc No. MO-RKN-3062 Version 23 www.envirotainer.com Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RKN-3062 Released 2021-06-24 hanst...
  • Page 2 Record of revision RECORD OF REVISION VER. NO. REVISION REVISED: • The structure and content of the manual have been revised to increase usability. Chapters have been rearranged and renamed and information has been moved between chapters. Texts and illustrations have been revised, rearranged and supplemented.
  • Page 3 • Removed the container knee to dry ice bunker dimension. • Former 11.1 External dimensions: Removed chapter. • Former 13 RKN t2 container checklist: Removed chapter. New checklists avail- able in 4.1 Preparing a shipment, 4.2 Shipping and 4.3 Finishing a shipment.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.......................... 1 Intended use ..........................1 Manufacturer..........................1 Contact............................1 How to use the manual ......................1 SAFETY............................2 Symbols ..........................2 2.1.1 Symbols in the manual ....................2 2.1.2 Symbols on the container.....................3 Safety instructions ........................4 2.2.1 General ........................4 2.2.2 Handling dry ice ......................4 CONTAINER DESCRIPTION.....................
  • Page 6 4.4.1 Lifting and moving the container .................16 4.4.2 Using forklift......................16 4.4.3 Using a roller bed system...................16 4.4.4 Mounting or removing batteries ..................17 4.4.5 Handling dry ice ......................18 4.4.6 Pre-conditioning cargo and container................20 4.4.7 Recording temperatures ....................22 4.4.8 Loading cargo ......................23 4.4.9 Handling the container during shipment ..............28 4.4.10...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.1 INTENDED USE The RKN t2 is a temperature controlled air cargo container designed to transport temperature controlled products with temperature ranges below -18 °C (-1 °F), from +2 to +8 °C (+36 to +47 °F) and from +2 to +25 °C (+36 to +77 °F).

  • Page 8: Safety

    2. Safety 2. SAFETY This chapter contains safety instructions and explanations of safety related symbols in the manual and on the container. For safe handling of the container, make sure to read the instructions before use, and pay attention to the warning stickers attached to the container.

  • Page 9: Symbols On The Container

    ODLN. Therefore, the container will never exhibit the level of damage as described on the ODLN when released from an Envirotainer station. Red line The red line indicates an area that must be kept clear in order for the fan to work properly.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    2.2 Safety instructions Table 1 Stickers on the container (cont'd.) Explanation Sticker Loading instruction The sticker contains important loading instructions. Make sure to follow the instructions during cargo loading. “FORKLIFT” and “Arrow” When moving the container with forklift, insert the forklift forks into the forklift pockets as indicated by the arrows.

  • Page 11: Container Description

    3. Container description 3. CONTAINER DESCRIPTION 3.1 ORIENTATION CONVENTIONS Fig. 2 Schematic view of the container with orientation conventions 5 (54) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RKN-3062 Released 2021-06-24 hanst...

  • Page 12: Overview

    3.2 Overview 3.2 OVERVIEW Fig. 3 Table 2 Container features Name Description Dry ice bunker lid For insertion and removal of dry ice. Control unit For turning the container on/off, changing settings and viewing information. Contains a battery compartment holding the batteries that power the control unit and fan.

  • Page 13: Refrigeration System Operation

    3.3 Refrigeration system operation 3.3 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM OPERATION The required cargo space temperature is set on the control unit, and maintained using cooled air that is circulated between the cooling unit and the cargo space. Air from the cooling unit is blown into the cargo space through the air guides in the ceiling.

  • Page 14: Attachment Points For Security Seals

    It is possible to view information on a sealed control unit, but the settings cannot be changed. Envirotainer recommends sealing at least the doors. If the control unit is sealed, be aware that the battery compartment is sealed as well, and that the seal must be broken for battery replacements.

  • Page 15: Loading Capacity

    3.6 Loading capacity 3.6 LOADING CAPACITY The RKN t2 is an LD-3 air cargo container designed to hold the following number of standard pallets: Table 4 Loading capacity Pallet Max pcs Pallet size EURO 1200 x 800 mm (47.3 x 31.5") 1220 x 1016 mm (48 x 40")
  • Page 16 3.7 Operating conditions Table 5 Container performance at set temp +5 °C (41 °F) Ambient temperature Container performance at set temp +5 °C (41 °F) High: The container can maintain the container set temperature for a limited time, > +30 °C (+86 °F) but the dry ice and battery consumption rate will increase.

  • Page 17: Battery Duration

    • Battery temperature – Alkaline batteries drain more rapidly when operating at low temperature. • Battery quality – Some brands perform better than others in the RKN t2 container. For guidance on which batteries have been found to perform well in the RKN t2 container, or how to plan your shipment, please contact Envirotainer Customer Service, support@envirotainer.com.

  • Page 18: Using The Container

    4. Using the container 4. USING THE CONTAINER A shipment (B) is defined as all land and air transportation that is required to transfer a loaded container from the shipper site (A) to the consignee site (C). Fig. 7 The shipment Chapters 4.1-4.3 contain three separate checklists, listing the actions to be performed when preparing a shipment, shipping the container, and finishing the shipment.

  • Page 19: Preparing A Shipment

    4.1 Preparing a shipment 4.1 PREPARING A SHIPMENT Before the shipment, the following must be performed: □ Pre-condition the cargo. Refer to 4.4.6.1 Pre-condition the cargo. □ Pre-condition the container. Refer to 4.4.6.2 Pre-condition the container. □ Perform the following according to 4.4.8 Loading cargo: □...

  • Page 20: Shipping

    4.2 Shipping 4.2 SHIPPING During the shipment, the following must be performed: □ Make sure to observe all shipping precautions. Refer to 4.4.9 Handling the container during shipment. □ Handle the container in an environment where the ambient temperature is within specified limitations. Refer to 3.7 Operating conditions.

  • Page 21: Finishing A Shipment

    4.3 Finishing a shipment 4.3 FINISHING A SHIPMENT After the shipment, the following must be performed: □ Unload the cargo. Refer to 4.4.10 Unloading the container. □ Remove the batteries from the control unit. Refer to 4.4.4 Mounting or removing batteries. □...

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    4.4 Operating instructions 4.4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.4.1 LIFTING AND MOVING THE CONTAINER CAUTION! Risk of container damage! Do not push or drag the container against the ground, or attach any kind of pulling device to the door locks - they are not designed to withstand the weight of the container. Fig.

  • Page 23: Mounting Or Removing Batteries

    4.4.4 Mounting or removing batteries 4.4.4 MOUNTING OR REMOVING BATTERIES There are two types of control units available. Refer to 4.4.12 Operating the control unit for more information. NOTE! The current set temperature is stored in the control unit memory during battery change. Open the cover(s) of the control unit.

  • Page 24: Handling Dry Ice

    4.4.5.2 DRY ICE BEST PRACTICES • Calculate the required dry ice amount using the online dry ice calculation tool in the Envirotainer Portal: portal.envirotainer.com, or according to instructions in 6. Calculating dry ice amounts. • Use the calculated amount of dry ice. Simply filling the dry ice bunker with as much dry ice as possible may cause over-cooling, while not using all of the calculated dry ice will lead to poor cooling capacity.
  • Page 25 4.4.5 Handling dry ice 4.4.5.3 USING WRAPPED OR UNWRAPPED DRY ICE The type of dry ice to be used - wrapped or unwrapped - depends on the container set temperature and the ambient temperature, as defined in Table 6. If using the online dry ice calculation tool, follow the recommendations in the tool.

  • Page 26: Pre-Conditioning Cargo And Container

    1845 and is described as “Carbon Dioxide, Solid”. Follow the safety precautions in 4.4.5 Handling dry ice. Calculate the amount of dry ice required for pre-conditioning and shipment using the online dry ice calculation tool in the Envirotainer Portal: portal.envirotainer.com. Make sure to take exposure to extreme heat or direct sunshine into account.
  • Page 27 4.4.6 Pre-conditioning cargo and container Put 8 batteries in the upper battery compartment of the control unit and check the battery voltage. Refer to 4.4.4 Mounting or removing batteries and 4.4.12.6 Check the battery voltage. Perform a functional test. Refer to 4.4.12.8 Perform functional test. Set the desired container temperature.

  • Page 28: Recording Temperatures

    4.4.7 Recording temperatures Close the doors to the cargo space and allow one hour for pre-conditioning, then proceed to cargo loading regardless of the container temperature. CAUTION! If the pre-conditioning is prolonged, some of the dry ice intended for shipment may be consumed. Before shipment, top up the dry ice bunker with 4 kg of dry ice per hour of delay to make sure that the container’s cooling capability during shipment is not affected.

  • Page 29: Loading Cargo

    If the container has been pre-conditioned using a temperature controlled area: 1a. Calculate the amount of dry ice required for the shipment using the online dry ice calculation tool in the Envirotainer Portal: portal.envirotainer.com. Make sure to take exposure to extreme heat or direct sunshine into account.
  • Page 30 4.4.8 Loading cargo Open the doors to the cargo space and lock them in open position using the door straps. Fig. 19 For deep frozen cargo only: Distribute 80% of the required dry ice on top of the cargo using one of the following methods, and following the guidelines and safety precautions in 4.4.5 Handling dry ice: •...
  • Page 31 4.4.8 Loading cargo Fig. 22 CAUTION! Make sure that the cargo does not block the airflow between the spacers or in front of the fans. Red markings on the container floor, walls and the dry ice bunker indicates where cargo may not be placed. Load the cargo pallets into the pre-conditioned container.
  • Page 32 4.4.8 Loading cargo 11. If applicable, move the container from the temperature controlled area. Refer to 4.4.1 Lifting and moving the container. 12. If the container was pre-conditioned using a temperature controlled area: 12a.Switch on the control unit. 12b.Check the battery voltage. Refer to 4.4.12 Operating the control unit. 12c.Set the temperature.
  • Page 33 4.4.8 Loading cargo 13. If the container was pre-conditioned using dry ice: 13a.Remove the batteries used for pre-conditioning, and insert 16 new batteries into the control unit. Refer to 4.4.4 Mounting or removing batteries. 13b.Check the battery voltage and make sure that the set temperature is correct. Refer to 4.4.12 Operating the control unit.

  • Page 34: Handling The Container During Shipment

    4.4.9 Handling the container during shipment 4.4.9 HANDLING THE CONTAINER DURING SHIPMENT 4.4.9.1 SHIPPING PRECAUTIONS Fig. 29 General shipping precautions CAUTION! Do not wrap or cover the container. If the container is wrapped or covered, the air inlets and outlets are blocked and the container cannot operate.

  • Page 35: Unloading The Container

    • Scheduled: Used when the required amount of dry ice exceeds the dry ice bunker capacity. Scheduled re- icing is calculated in the online dry ice calculation tool in the Envirotainer Portal: portal.envirotainer.com. • Unscheduled: Used when there is an unplanned delay. The online dry ice calculation tool states the amount of dry ice to be used for every 24 hour delay.

  • Page 36: Storing The Container

    4.4.11 Storing the container Remove and dispose of any remaining dry ice in the dry ice bunker. If local regulations allow it, the dry ice may be placed outdoors, were it will dissolve quickly. Fig. 31 Close all doors, lids and covers. 4.4.11 STORING THE CONTAINER CAUTION! Do not store any containers, cargo or other items on top of the container.

  • Page 37: Operating The Control Unit

    4.4.12 Operating the control unit 4.4.12 OPERATING THE CONTROL UNIT 4.4.12.1 CONTROL UNIT TYPES The control unit is the user interface for operating the container. There are two types of control units available: control unit type 1 and control unit type 2. Refer to Fig. 33 to determine which control unit type is installed in the container.
  • Page 38 Adjust the display contrast ADJUST CONTRAST EXIT Exit the menu MANUFACTURER Only for Envirotainer use, login required SERVICE SETTINGS 4.4.12.1.2 Control unit type 2 The default mode when the display is switched on is CONTAINER INFO. If there are any messages, for instance alerts or alarms, the display toggles between default mode and the message.
  • Page 39 4.4.12 Operating the control unit Fig. 36 Display (default mode) Table 9 Display (default mode) Description Current temperature in the cargo space (°C or °F depending on setting) Current set temperature (°C or °F depending on setting) Remaining battery level, upper battery pack Remaining battery level, lower battery pack Table 10 Buttons Button...
  • Page 40 Show system information: SYSTEM INFO –IATA-code –Serial number of display unit –Part number of the display unit Only for Envirotainer use, login required SETUP 4.4.12.2 SWITCH THE CONTROL UNIT ON/OFF Switch the control unit on: Press The display shows the default mode with Temp and Set temp.
  • Page 41 4.4.12 Operating the control unit Switch the control unit on: Press During start-up, the display shows System On, and the four indicator lights are lit one by one (yellow-red- blue-green) for function testing purposes. If the indicator lights are not lit during start-up, refer to 5. Troubleshooting.
  • Page 42 4.4.12 Operating the control unit 4.4.12.4 ADJUST THE DISPLAY CONTRAST This is only applicable for control unit type 1. Press Press twice. Press Press and hold to increase the contrast. 4.4.12.5 SET THE TEMPERATURE If applicable, change unit between Celsius and Fahrenheit: 1a.
  • Page 43 4.4.12 Operating the control unit Press . The display shows SET TEMP. Press . The display shows SET NEW TEMP. NOTE! The SET NEW TEMP mode is activated for 30 seconds. If the display returns to default mode before a new set temperature has been confirmed by pressing , the new set temperature is not saved.
  • Page 44 4.4.12 Operating the control unit Check the battery voltage for the two battery packs on the control unit display. Battery A is the upper battery pack and battery B is the lower battery pack. Change the batteries as necessary, refer to 4.4.4 Mounting or removing batteries.
  • Page 45 4.4.12 Operating the control unit 4.4.12.8 PERFORM FUNCTIONAL TEST Set the temperature to at least 3 °C (5.4 °F) below the current container temperature. Refer to 4.4.12.5 Set the temperature. The fan turns on. Make sure that air is discharged from both air guides in the container ceiling.
  • Page 46 Next verification must be performed before the last day of the month indicated on the "due" part of the sticker. Fig. 44 If verification has not been performed as scheduled, please contact Envirotainer. Refer to 1.3 Contact. 40 (54) Doc No:...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting 5. TROUBLESHOOTING These troubleshooting tables can be used when the control unit indicates an alert or alarm, or when there is a problem with the container. If a solution can not be found, replace the container. Meanwhile, place the cargo in a temperature controlled area.

  • Page 48: Control Unit Type 2

    5.2.2 Control unit type 2 5.2.2 CONTROL UNIT TYPE 2 An active alert is indicated by a flashing red indicator light on the control unit. Explanation or possible cause Alarm Solution Reference FAN 1 Error 1.3 Contact • If the container is used for •...
  • Page 49 5.3 Hardware Problem Possible cause Solution Reference The yellow, red or An alert or alarm is active. Read the alert or alarm 4.4.12.7 View blue indicator lights text on the display. Refer activated alerts do not turn off after to the applicable and alarms startup of the Troubleshooting chapter...
  • Page 50 5.3 Hardware Problem Possible cause Solution Reference The container The container doors are, or have Make sure that the doors temperature is too recently been, open. are closed. Monitor the high (refrigerated container temperature cargo) and make sure that it returns to range.
  • Page 51 5.3 Hardware Problem Possible cause Solution Reference The container The container is stored in a Move the container to a temperature is too temperature that is less than 5 °C warmer area, at least 5 °C low (refrigerated (9 °F) above the set temp. (9 °F) above the set temp.

  • Page 52: Calculating Dry Ice Amounts

    Only authorized persons should perform dry ice calculations. Preferably use the online dry ice calculation tool in the Envirotainer Portal: portal.envirotainer.com. If this is for some reason not possible, perform a manual calculation according to the method described in this chapter.

  • Page 53: Calculate Dry Ice Amount For Container Pre-Conditioning

    6.1 Calculate dry ice amount for container pre-conditioning 6.1 CALCULATE DRY ICE AMOUNT FOR CONTAINER PRE- CONDITIONING NOTE! Only applicable if the container shall be pre-conditioned using dry ice. Fig. 45 Note the current container temperature (°C). An estimate based on the ambient temperature is acceptable.

  • Page 54: Calculate Dry Ice Amount For Container Shipment

    6.2 Calculate dry ice amount for container shipment 6.2 CALCULATE DRY ICE AMOUNT FOR CONTAINER SHIPMENT Table 12 Example: Matrix Activity Time (h) Ambient temp (°C) Product (Time x Ambient temp) Loading / truck to airport 2 x 20 = 40 Tarmac / aircraft loading 2 x 25 = 50 Flight time...

  • Page 55: Dry Ice Tables

    For information on how to use the dry ice tables, refer to 6. Calculating dry ice amounts. For cargo to be shipped at set temperatures for which no dry ice table is included in this manual, use the online dry ice calculation tool in the Envirotainer Portal: portal.envirotainer.com or contact Envirotainer for advice.

  • Page 56: Technical Specification

    8. Technical specification 8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Thermostat-controlled heat exchanger powered by 16 D-cell alkaline batteries, and using dry ice as refrigerant. Max dry ice bunker capacity when using block ice (up 180 kg (397 lbs) to 50% less capacity if dry ice pellets are used) Set temperature range -20 to +20 °C (-4 to +68 °F) Temperature tolerance in cargo space...

  • Page 57: Definition Of Dimensions

    8.1 Definition of dimensions 8.1 DEFINITION OF DIMENSIONS Fig. 46 51 (54) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RKN-3062 Released 2021-06-24 hanst...

  • Page 58: Loading Space

    8.2 Loading space 8.2 LOADING SPACE Fig. 47 Loading space, side view 52 (54) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RKN-3062 Released 2021-06-24 hanst...
  • Page 59 Intentionally left blank 53 (54) Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RKN-3062 Released 2021-06-24 hanst...
  • Page 60 Envirotainer Engineering AB www.envirotainer.com Doc No: Revision: State: Release Date: Approved By: MO-RKN-3062 Released 2021-06-24 hanst...

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