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R-Flex Reefer FlexitankInstruction Manual

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Contents of the box...Open the R-flex box and ensure that the following are present:

1. R-Flex flexitank

2. 4 x steel lashing buckles

3. Warning labels

4. Two cable ties

5. 14 pieces of Corrugated Plastic Board

6. 2 x PP Lining material for floor and side walls

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Ensure that:

The reefer container is no older than 5

years.

The reefer container is in clean &

excellent condition and there is Nodamage to the floor.

The container is free of odor.

The floor is swept carefully or blown clean.

The floor should be inspected / tested using a flat steel bar that will highlight any rough or sharp areas. The operator should test the floor both ways –towards the front wall and towards the door.

Container Selection...

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Container Selection...

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Any sharp objects or surfaces are removed from the floor and the sides of the container. This should include loose sharp objects that might circulate when the reefer fans are operating.

Any sharp or uneven surfaces on the floor are covered with a fabric tape. Nails, sharps or any other objects that may damage/puncture the R-flex shouldbe removed or covered with fabric tapeto make it safe for the flexitank.

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Buckles…If the reefer container does not have any lashing points between the outer most rails, use the buckles provided in the box. All 4 buckles must be fixed tightly, 2 pieces per side, to prevent movement of the R-Flex. Front wall (opposite doors) buckles must be installed 150cm from the front wall. The door end buckles must be installed 150cm away from start of the floor T-section.

Container Lugs…Use the container lashing points if available between the outer most rails: The lugs should be between the outer most rails. The lugs should be on each side and approximately 1.5m to 2m from each end of the

container.

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Lining... Cover sharp edges and damaged areas on the floor with

adhesive fabric tape.

Do not overtighten the floor fasteners.

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Lining... Cover the reinforcement / “kickboard” area on both side walls and the

end wall as seen below. Ensure all edges are fully covered by tape. Ensure any remaining rough edges, joins, screws, surfaces are

adequately protected by thick tape including the front wall. Cover any protruding areas such as finger

holds in the front wall.

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Place the supplied PP material on the side walls. Ensure that the smooth surface is facing up.

Place the second supplied PP material on the floor. Ensure that the smooth surface is facing up. Ensure the front of the liner is 250mm from the front edge of the container to allow optimal air circulation.

Secure the lining in place with strong tape that will withstand the reefer operation and temperatures.

Carefully cut the floor liner and feed the 4 buckles through the PP

250 mm

Lining...

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Fitting... Unroll the R-flex in the container.

Make sure not to step on the R-flex while unfolding.

Shoes must not be worn when the flexitank is in the conatiner or during the flexitank installation.

250 mm

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Fitting... Ensure the flexitank is centered in the middle of the floor of the

container and that the harness straps are opposite each other.

Ensure the door end of the R-flex is 250mm from the front outside

container edge.

250 mm250 mm

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R-flex must be fastened to the lashing rings (orbuckles) in the container to avoid movement during transportation..

R-flex Flexible Harness...

FASTEN THE BELTS TO CONTAINER LASHING RINGS

HERE

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Tie the straps near the front wall as shown by the arrows. Ensure the joining knot is between the wall and the buckle.

Ensure that the back of the flexitank is resting against the nose wall and that the straps are tight (but do not lift corners off the floor) and ensure the knots are secure.

Belt Tying...

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FRONT OF THE CONTAINER (Front Wall)

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Repeat the same lashing process at the door end.

Ensure that the front of the flexitank is resting against the edge of the T-section floor and that the straps are tight (but do not lift R-flex corners off the floor). Ensure the knots are secure.

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Belt Tying...BACK END OF THE CONTAINER (DOOR SIDE)

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Filling...

• We have 2 or 3 inch valve alternatives. According to your preferenceyou will need to have a camlock connector as well.

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Filling... Connect the hose & ensure it is not putting pressure on the inlet.

The filling hose must not be supported.

Make sure that protective bonnet spout is unrolled to direct any spilled liquid outside the container.

Open the valve ready for filling. Ensure air is not introduced to the flexitank.

Do not fill faster than 300 litres per minute for the first 3,000 litres. Do not fill faster than 800 litres per minute after the first 3,000 litres.

Do not turn on cooling until there is 12,000 litres in the flexitank

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When Filling is completed...• Ensure the valve is fully closed with the locking pin secured and the end

cap secured tightly.

• Remove the filling hose from the flexitank and container and secure it safely being careful not to spill product in the container.

• Complete the Liquatrans & Waterplex checklists in the plastic sleeve attached to the inside RH door

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The R-flex has two protective bonnets around the inlet to prevent contamination and to act as secondary containment in case of an incident.

Ensure that Bonnet is well tied according to the following instructions.

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Bonnet Closure...

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Bonnet Closure...Protective Bonnet has two layers of plastic film.

Both layers must be tiedseparately.

1. Push the outer layer back to expose the inner layer.

2. Twist the 1st inner layerminimizing the free space inside.

3. Fold it.

4. Tie it with the suppliedcable tie.

5. Twist the 2nd outer layerminimizing the free space.

6. Fold it.

7. Tie the outer layer with the supplied cable tie.

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Secure the COA warning sticker to the outside of the left hand door just above the door levers, the ”Flexitank Installed” label (see LH photo below) to each side of the container and the ”Bulk Liquid” label (RH photo below) to the centre plate on the front RH door

Record and retain the R-flex serial number and container sealnumber.

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IMPROPER FITTING MAY CAUSE CAPACITY PROBLEMS, INNER LAYERS MAY GET STUCK AND STRETCH. THIS MAY CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LEAK.

IF FITTING OPERATION HAS BEEN PERFORMED AT ANOTHER LOCATION, PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE R-FLEX HAS NOT MOVED DURING LOCAL TRANSPORTATION.

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Warning...

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THANK YOU

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