# Norcold — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation - **operation:** document - **citation:** 01-0075 - **title:** Norcold — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation - **source type:** guidance - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** guidance - **official:** true - **published on:** 2001-04-27 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** 01-0075 response to Norcold concerning 173.307. - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0075.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0075.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0075 - **source url:** https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2001/010075.pdf **body:** <<>> U.S.Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 400 Seventh Street, S.W. 20590 Research and Special Programs Administration APR 27 2001 Ms. Carol Bonner Norcold Ref. No. 01-0075 1 Century Drive Gettysburg, OH 45328 Dear Ms. Bonner: • This responds to your March 1, 2001 letter requesting clarification on the proper description of your . refrigeration cooling units under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask whether you have properly described the refrigeration cooling units and whether the exception under § 173.307(a)(4)(ii) applies. According to your letter and follow-up telephone conversations with Deborah Boothe of my staff, Norcold produces absorption refrigeration units for the recreational vehicle industry. Each of the cooling units contain ammonia solution, with the largest unit containing 1,250 milliliters of solution. The gross weight of the largest unit is 67 pounds. The pressure in the cooling unit is between 350-400 psig. Hydrogen is used as a charging agent or dispersant gas to disperse the ammonia solution in the cooling unit. The residual hydrogen, which remains in the cooling unit with the ammonia solution after charging, only amounts to about 12 grams or less for the largest unit manufactured. Based on the information provided, it is the opinion of this Office that the exception provided in § 173.307(a)(4)(ii) applies to the refrigerating machines and its components (cooling units) manufactured by your company. Therefore, the refrigerating machines and the components (cooling units) are not subject to the HMR. .I hope this answers your inquiry. Sincerely, ASSA John A. Gale Transportation Regulations Specialist Office of Hazardous Materials Standards <<>> MAR-13-01 TUE 10:23 AM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. I Boothe NORCOLD § 173.3070)(4) March 1, 2001 Applicability Research and Special Progtams Department of Transportation 01-0075 Washington DC Office of Hazandous Materials Standards RE: Norcold Inc./DOT Labeling Requiremcat To Whom It May Concern: Norcold wants clarity and verification that we have taken the right approach in evaluating The proper DOT classification for our refrigerating machines and • 2. The lack of nced for a "Nammable gas" label for packaging and marking. Norcold is a manufacturing facility that produces absorption refrigeration units for the R.V. industry. As part of the Ohio. These units are treated as refrigerating machines. The refrigerators are put together at another Norcold process, the cooling units, which are eventually attached to the reingcrator box, are manufactured in Gettysburg, unuts), and 2) trom Sidney to distributors (refrigerators). Each of the cooling units contains ammonia solution, with facility located in Sidney, Ohio. There are two levels of transportation: 1) from Gettysburg to Sidney (cooling the largest unit containing 1,250 milliliters of solution. residual hydrogen, which remains in the cooling unit with the ammonia solution aller charging, only amounts to Hydrogen is used as a charging agent or dispersant gas, to disperse the ammonia solution in the cooling unit. The about 12 grams or less for the largest unit manufactured. In making the determination of the DOT classification, the following was considered: • The residual hydrogen is NOT pure because it is mixed with the ammonia solution • The residual hydrogen is dissolved in the anmonia solution and/or mixed with the ammonia vapors; the resulting mixture is both liquid and vapor. • The resulting liquid/vapor mixturo is NOT a flamonable gas or flammable liquid, by definition of 8173.115(a) and 8173.120(a) • The hydrogen is NOT located in a container (tubing) holding hydrogen ONLX; the hydrogen is located in the SAME container (tubing) as the ammonia solution Thus, for the purpose of DOT classification, the hydrogen is considered part of the ammonia solution or re excepted and/or exempt from all of the DOT Hazardous Material shipping requirements, including labelins refrigerant". In addition, Norcold believes that pursuant to 49 CFR ö173.307(a)(4)(ii), ou reingerating machine. marking, and placarding, because our refrigerating machines and/ox components (cooling units) contain less than 3 gallons of ammonia solution (UN2672). Thus, there is no need for any labels or markings. Please reşpond as soon as possible. Thank you for your help in this matter. prosareD519=350-00 Caral Banner please mail or for response to:- Carol Bonner Shepper lu Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator spec packe CC: file Headquarters 23658 Cooper Drive Regional 600 S. Kuther Road P.O. BOX 180 Phone: 219-268-6660 Elkhart, IN 46515 Phone: 937-497-3080 Sidney, OH 45365 1 Century Drive Gettysburg Crater Fax: 219-266-5779 Administrative Fax: 937-497-3167 General Fax: 937-497-3085 Gettysburg, OH 45328 Phone: 937-147-2241 Fax: 937-497-3074 • <<>> • AFL-O1 MON 2:40 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. I Boothe NORCHID Applicability April 2, 2001 Mis. Deborah Booth Department of Transportation Lesearch and Special Program: Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Washington DC RE: Norcold Inc./DOT Labeling Requirement Dear Ms. Booth: This letter is in response to your request for additional information regarding the shipping of refrigeration units manufactured at Norcold. The units manufactured at Norcold meet the requirements defined in 49 CFR 8173.306(e). The largest units do not contain more than 50 pounds of refrigerant (8173.306(e)(i) • .. All of the units have only one charge vessel (8173.306(e)(ii)) All of the units are equipped with a safety device that meet ANSI requirements (8173.306(e)(iii)) • • The units have a fuse tube as a safety device, thus there is no applicability for a shut- off valve (8173.306(e)(iv)) • The units are manufactured and inspected/tested in accordance with ANSI Standards (8173.306(e)(v-vi)) The liquid portion of the refrigerant does not completely fill the pressure vessel and does not exceed the filling density (8173.306(e)(vii - viii) The following addresses the questions and/or additional information requested to complete your evaluation. 1. How are the cooling units shipped to Sidney? The units are packed in DOT approved steel crates, and/or DOT' approved wooden crates (see attached DÖT packaging certifications and pictures). However, Norcold is excepted from the packaging requirements via 49 CFR 23666 Cooper Drive Reglonal Phone: 219-268-5660 Elkhart, IN 46515 Phone: 937-497-3080 Sidney, OH 45365 1 Century Drive Gettysburg Fax: 219-266-5779 Adminstrative Fax: 937-497-3167 General Fax: 937-497-3086 Pons: 4370525329 Fax: 937-497-3074 <<>> Debbie, 4/3/01 Here is the additional information you requested from Norcold. It was was not is interp. <<>> 2:40 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. 2 Page 2 • DOT $173.308(e). The crates are currently labeled with a flammable gas label belter to "over label" when not sure). The units are then loaded onto a DOT (Norcold believes that it is NOT required. Prior management thought it was licensed and permitted Norcold transport vehicle. Corrosion placards are placed on all four sides when loaded. Shipping papers are completed (see attached) and sent with the load to Sidney. If there are additional questions, please feel free to call. Sincerely, Caul born Carol Bonner Environmental Healit at Satety Coordinator <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 2:40 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 3 abore Generator(1.5ª heater the optional Cabinet Out Geltysburg -Rectifier In Condenser Out Kid Topi? from the end) GHX- Weak In. in. (Right after the loop) Meak Out. -Erop Lower Mid Top Thermocouple Locations for Unit Testing Freezer Out- Gettysburg optiondi ...and so on. adyised otherwise Geflysburg Optional ABSI~ ABS2 Condeaser Boless <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 2:41 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 4 <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 2:41 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before replacing the cooling system, read this bulletin. It outlines important proce- . dures which must be followed during the cooling unit replacement. STEP 1 identifies those models which may re- quire trimming the foam block. If required, trim- ming instructions are included. STEP 2 outlines proper (and necessary) appli- cation of transfer mastic and permagum seal- ing. orde ser the nestein slot securing the • See last page for Extended Warranty infor- mation. Palt No.: 6173278 (93.07) <<>> APP- 2-01 MON 2:42 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. 6 STEP 1 PREPARATION OF COOLING UNIT BEFORE INSTALLATION of the cooling unit may require trimming. Read information below carefully before This cooling unit will accommodate several refrigerator models. The foam block STEP 2. proceeding with the trimming instructions. If no trimming is required, proceed to Trimmed. How To Identify Retrigerator Model Which May Require The Foam Block To Be Model 838 EG2, EG3. 778 EG2, EG3... . Trim A only. 8662, 8663. .. No trim required Trim A only. 8682, 8683 876 EG2 Serial numbers 24,769 and up No trim required 876 EG2 Serial numbers before 24,769 ...No trim required 876 EG3 Serial numbers 2458 and up. .. Trim A only 878 EG2 Serial numbers 4171 and up 876 EG3 Serial numbers before 2458 .. No trim required . Trim A only 878 EG2 Serial numbers before 4171 . Trim A and B No trim required 878 EG3 Serial numbers 1317 and up 878 EG3 Serial numbers before 1317. No trim required 8310 EG2, EG3 8010 EG2, EG3.. . Trim A and B Trim A and B .. Trim A and B How To Trim Foam Block A CAUTION Trim the foam block according to instructions. Do not remove foam insulation beyond the xcessive moisture in the interior of refrigerator cabinel, or result in insuflicient cooling narked lines. Doing so can cause misalignment of cooling unit during installation, caus Trim B Foam Block of Cooling Unit Trim A Top - Trim B (red line) Bottom - Trim A (black line) Trim cut A: Use a carpenter's saw (or similar to0l) to cut along black line. This cut will re- move 1/4" of insulation. Trim cut B: Cut along red line after trim cut "A" is made.. This cut will remove a 45 degree section. <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 2:42 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 7 STEP 2 PREPARATION OF COOLING UNIT BEFORE INSTALLATION transler mastic and one (1) tube contains permagum. In the carton with the cooling unit will be two (2) lubes of materials. One (1) lube contains How To Apply Transfer Mastic The transfer mastic is applied to the exposed portion of the high and low evaporator tubes as illustrated below. a broad bead Cut tip to produce A CAUTION the exposed tubes. Failure lo do so will reduce the transfer efficiency and result in poor The transfer mastic must be applied with a 1/2" bead and directly to the entire length of refrigerator performance. Exposed part of Evaporator Tube Transfer 1/2" Bead Mastic Urethane Foam Plug How To Apply Permagum (Refer 1o illustrations below.) The permagum must be applied to the sides, lop, and bottom of the cooling unit foam block. A CAUTION frigerator, as well as poor refrigerator performance. Failure to apply the permagum will result in excessive moisture in the interior of the re- Permagum Bead must be sides as shown. placed on all four Foam Block 1/2" Permagum Bead - Back Cover Foam Block <<>> • APR- 2-01 MON 2:43 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. 8 NOTE: Apply all remaining permagum around cooling unit opening of refrigerator cabinet for further insurance of a good seal. Cooling Unit Opening : /00 • 0 STEP 3 CONDENSER SLANT When installing the cooling unit, do not install the screw holding the condenser tab until the condenser slant is checked. With the refrigerator in a level position, draw a level line starting raised or lowered slightly to obtain the "A" dimension. Install screw to tab to maintain "A" di- al the top left corner of the condenser, as shown. The left side of the condenser can be mension. Condenser Tab "A" - Level Line Sing or sodes "A" Dimension 5/8" Min. 1" Max. Double Door Models 3/4" Min. 1 1/4" Max. • <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 2:43 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. 9 COOLING UNIT EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION • NORCOLD E.S.P. EXTENDED COOLING UNIT SERVICE PROTECTION PLAN An additional four year Service Contract is now erators. For only $40.00 you get: available to original purohasers of Norcold refrig- E.S.P. is a service contract between Norcold and the original purchaser. The contract provides re- placement of a defective cooling unit only for this • Four extra years protection against cooling unit refrigerator (treight, parts and labor) for an addi- failure. tional period of four years atter expiration of the original Limited Warranty. The refrigerator must be "Aulomatic replacement of defective cooling unit. delivered to Norcold Service Center together with •Pre-paid freight from your dealer to Norcold and the Norcold E.S.P. card showing E.S.P. coverage. return. phaser upon receipt of a completed Service Con- An E.S.P. card will be mailed to the original pur- • Labor free of charge. tract Application form and a check covering the E.S.P. charge. E.S.P. coverage is non-transferable can be obtained by mailing your check for $40.00°. The E.S.P. (Extended Service Protection) plan and non-refundable. To register your refrigerator, fill out the warranty U.S. funds to: Form in yellow envelope or include the following Service Contract Application - i.e.; Tear Sheet information (Please Print Clearly): NORCOLD 1. Owner's name and address. PO BOX 4248 2. Refrigerator model number. SIDNEY OH 45365-4248 3. Refrigeralor serial number. 4. Date of purchase. 5. Check for $40.00° (payable to Norcold). If mailing in Canada: PO BOX 760 GREG LUND PRODUCTS LTD mailed within ninety (90) days after date of purchase. Applications will be accepted only it they are OAKVILLE ONTARIO CANADA L6J 5C4 *Ohio residents, add $2.60 sales tax. <<>> . APR- 2-01 MON 2:44 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 10 PACKING SLIP N° 50549 NORCOLD, INC. 1 CENTURY DRIVE• GETTYSBURG, OHIO 4532E DATE PHONE: (837) 497-3073 • FAX: (937) 497-3074 B SO KUTHER ROAD NORCOLD (PLANT 7) - SAME • SIDNEY, OH 45365 - - U/M PCS. QTY. SHP. DESCRIPTION P/N S/N - R800401 NA4 S/N - A800601 NAG S/N- R800801 NA8 S/N - R801001 NA10 S/N- R800200 (3-WAY) NA2 S/N- R800202 (WINNEBAGO) ACU202 S/N- R800201 (2-WAY) NA2-2 S/N - R801201 ACU1201 S/N- 8W1901 ACU503 S/N - 8W1502 ACU203 S/N - 8W1801 ACU403 S/N - 8W1402 ACU302 S/N - 8W1401 ACU302-2 PACKED BY TRUCK DRIVER. NORCOLD RECEIVING LAC-602 REV. 2/01 <<>> , AR- 2-01 MON 2:44 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 11 • VPP INDUSTRIES (937) 526-5213 1M 2/01 • FORM #ARC.400 STRAIGHT BILL OF LADING-SHORT FORM-Original-Not Negoliable. Carrier NORCOLD Shipper's No. RECEED, subjuol to the classiflatlons and law/ulyilled tariffe in eflect on the date of the issue of this Bill of Lading. Carrier's No. from a enres e e e de s proce v de to de perio tele til de sua la all the herme and cond and corohlions ace heleby agred la by the shipder and accepled for himaall and his acaigns. Consignad to NORCOLD Deslination 600 KUTHER ROAD, SIDNEY _ State OH Zip Code 45365 (Ma? or sirael adorest of consignon-For pursonas ol nollicalan onlyi _County SHELBY Delivery Adres * a o e fited ou ai te iso cente and por ai pra e tor an erit Roule NORCOLD Delivery Carrler No NORCOLD Pack2933 H.M. Car or vehicle Initials Kind of Package, Deserption of Anticles, Special Marke. and Exceplions (Su. 10 0) Column Check No. CRATES twishx retille on ine correrar, ine corrgo X Refrigerating Machine, Ltd. Qty. 2.1, NA 1954, Cooling Units N.O.l. Item 53120, Containing .77# Ammonia Solution Unit R800200/1 - NA2 - Box of 16 R800401 - NA4 - Box of 10 Prepaid R800601 - NA6 - Box of 9 R800801 - NA8 - Box of 6 R801001 - NA10 - Box of 6 8W1502 - ACU203 - Box of 14 In Case of Emergenoy call Chemtrec at 1-800-424-9300 8W1401/2 - ACU302 - Box of 12 This is to certify that the above above named material are properly A801201 - ACU1201 - Box of 7 classified. desoribed, packaged, marked and labeled, and are in 8W1901 - ACU503 - Box of 7 proper condition for transportation according to the applicable regu- BW1801 - ACU403 - Box of 9 lations of the Department of Transportation. SHIPPED TA The greed or declared value or une proporly is nereby specillally plated by the shopper to be not exceeding ACORDANCE F The liste porca use for this ipment contom o ine sociation se fora in the box maker orlicae recon, and al ciner NA NAERG96 115 WITH NORCOLD, INC. Shipper, Per Agent, Per_ Permanent post office address of shipper. 1 CENTURY DRIVE, GETTYSBURG, OH 45328 <<>> APR- 3-01 TUE 7:41 AM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 1 Norcold Inc. NORCOLD Phonc - (937) 447-2241 (937) 497-3073 Fax- (937) 497-3074 Io: Ms. Daborah Boath Fax: (202) -3/66-3012 From: CAROI BONNER Date: 4/3/2001 Rc: Picture of final product Pages: 6 lincluding coxeR) I For Revio Please Comment L Ploast Roply Please Recycle staced an Pictures of CRatese: Also Attached is try picture of final product. Please call if there ase additunal covers NORCOLD .......... <<>> APR- 3-01 TUE 7:41 AM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 2 #.",.... NORCOLD INC. Fot over forty years, Norcold has provided alternate energy refageration to out customers. Our customers are the innovators in the recreational vehicle, marine and trucking industries. We have over 400 employees, with ISO 2001 Certified manufacturing facilities in Gettysburg, Obio and Sidney, Ohio. OUR PRODUCTS Norcold offers a complete lineup of the finest recreational refrigerators available. Quality and performance are evident in every step of the manufacturing process. Norcold refrigerators are: * Designed with input from out * Built to take the rigors of travel An Equal Opportuaity Employer * Solidly backed by Norcold. NORCOLD Norcold Inc. 600 South Kuther Rd Sidney, OH 45365 :: Phone (937) 497-3080 Fax (937) 497-3085 www.norcold.com <<>> APR- 3-01 TUE 7:41 AM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. 3 Page 1 of 1 file://A:\VC-013S.JPG 03/02/2001 <<>> APR- 3-01 TUE 7:42 AM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 4 Page 1 of 1 *Я spin file://A:WMVC-011S.JPG 03/02/2001 <<>> APR- 3-01 TUE 7:43 AM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. 5 Page 1 of 1 file://A:\MVC-008S.JPG 03/02/2001 <<>> APR- 3-01 TUE 7:43 AM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. 6 Page 1 of 1 : <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 3:02 PM. ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. I NORCOLD One Century Drive • O. Box 29: feltysbure OH 4532 Phone - (937) 447-2241 Fax- (937) 497-3074 Dabarah Booth Fax: 202-366-3012 From: _arol BonneR Date: a Pills questionin Pages: Urgeat For Revicw Picaso Comment L Mcase Roply L Please Recycle Attacked is - is a copy of our Rebaging Cestificatines: NORCOLD <<>> • APR- 2-01 MON 3:02 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 2 NORCOLD THE NEWAGE OF COLD To: Jim Liggett From: Chery Branscum Packaging Engineer Subject: UN Testing Reports Date: January 6, 1995 Here is a copy of the UN testing results performed by g/h Testing Lab in Cincinnati. These testing reports are required for persons shipping hazardous materials. - These reports must be kept on file according to DOT regulation CFR 49 § 178,602 starting with paragraph (k). I have attached a copy for your information. If you have any questions please give myself (6954) or Steve Fogle (6728) a call. • Thanks, Chery klin c: Steve Fogle Fritz Serr P.O. Box 180 • 600 South Kuther Road • Sidney, Ohio 45365 • Phone (513) 498-6710 • Fax (513) 498-6142 <<>> • APR- 2-01 MON 3:06 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. I § 178.602 49 CFR Ch. I (10-1-93 Edition) lective testing of packagings that dil- Dackaging is produced and for at leasi rex only in minor respects from a teat- two years thereafter. including specific types, dates, loca- $ (2) Keep records of periodic retests, specifios (drop tions, Dackeging specifications. test Dressures, etc.), results, and test opera- heights, hydrostatic hose specified in subpart M of thi tors' names or name of person respon- art, may be used if approved by th alble for testing, at each location. where what packaging is manufactured and at each location where periodio are successfully Derformed again and tests are conducted, until such tests each test; and for at least two years fcom the date of 53) Make all records of design quali- fled in peragraph (8) of this section, the tests and perlodic rotests Materials Safety may at any time re- Aggociate Administrator for Hazardous ative of the Department upon request. avallable for inspection by a represent- & manufaoturer, through testing in 2c- quire demonstration of compliance by [Amdt. 178-87, 66 FR 52723, Dec. 21, 1990, as 15465, Oct. 1, 2992) amended at 36 FE 66285, Dec. 20. 1991: 67 FR this subpart. As required by the Associ- packagings meet the requtrements of $178.602 Preparation and packages for testing. of packaginge ato Administrator for Hazardous Mate- rials Safety. the manufacturer shall this subchapter, each Deckaging and (a) Except as otherwise providod in for testing and tests must be carried package must be closed in preparation have telected by indepe ent testing facility, in accordance with out in the same manner as il prepared packagings in the case of combination transportation. sufficlent to conduct tests in accord- (2) Supply Daokagings, in quantities ate Administrator for Hazardous Mate- ance with this subpart, to the Associ- inner and single-unit receptacles must (b) For the drop and stacking test, be filled to not less than 95 percent of rials Safety or a designated representa- tive of the Assoclate Administrator. subchapter) in the case of solíds and maximum capacity (see §171.8 of this coating of a packaging is required for (1) Coatings. Il an inner treatment or not less than 98 percent of maximum design the packaging so that the treat- safety reasons, the manufacturer shell capacity in the case of liquida. The ma- transported in the ment or coating retains its protective peckagings may be replaced by a non- tests Dresoribed by this subpart. properties even after withstanding the hazerdous material, except for chemi- cal compatibility testing or where this would invalidate the results of the is replaced for test purposes by a non- (c) Il the materlal to be transported hazardous material, the material used must be of the same or higher specific gravity as the material to be carried, (grain, aize, viscosity) whích might in- other physical propertles must correspond as closely as possible fluence the results of the required tests be transported. Water may also be used to those of the hazardous material to ditlong adeolfied in $178.603(d)(2) or th or the liquid drop test under the co 244 <<>> • APR- 2-01 MON 3:07 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. 2 Package & Product 11440 Rockfield Court ught Testing and Cincinnati, OH 45241 Consulting, Inc. (513) 772-6669 Fax: (513) 772-6709 TO: Mrs. Chery Branscum DATE: October 31, 1994 Norcold, An Alcoa Company Packaging Engineer 600 S. Kuther Road Sidney, Ohio 45365 FROM: Mi. Bernhard Bieri, III Laboratory Manager gh Package/Product Iesting & Consulting, Inc. SUBJECT: Certification for Packaged Norcold Refrigeration Systems United Nations Hazardous Materials Testing and UN2672 Corrosive - 4G Combination Pack Group III. Dear Mrs. Branscum, The attached provides conducted UN Testing with results on subject UN2672 4G Combination . UN Certifioation and test report of Packs. These packs were eubjected to vibration, free fall drops, cobb (compression) testing per Specifications. condi tons results are lovided in end attached deet. procedures and test Please review the attached report and, should you have questions regarding its contents or testing, please contact me here at gh Testing and Consulting, Inc. An invoice fox services rendered is attached to this report. It was a pléasure working with you and I look forward to working with you in the near future. Yours Iruly, Banture biente Mr. Bernhard Bieri. III Laboratory Manager gh Package/Product Iesting & Consulting, Inc. Attachments BБ/xg • <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 3:07 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 3 Package & Nigh Product 11440 Rockfield Court Testing and Cincinnati, OH 45241 Consulting, Inc. (513) 772-6669 Fax: (513) 772-6709 UNITED NATIONS PACKAGING CERIIFICAIION (Per CFR 19) DATE: CERTIFICATION NO. USA/+AP0758 October 31, 1994 U.N. CERTIFICATION REQUESTOR: Norcold, A Alcoa Co. 600 S. Kuther Road P.O. Box 180 ATTEN: MrS. Chery Branscum Sidney, Ohio 45365 PACKAGING CERTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION AGENCY gh Package/Product Testing & Consulting, Inc. SA-890601 11440 Rockfield Court Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 (513) 772-6669 XXXXXX PASSENGER AIR CARGO AIR TEST PURPOSE _ SURFACE SHIPMENT ONIY The urpose of this testing conducted on subject UN2672 Hazardous United Nations Test Requirements for Packaging Group III Criteria. Materials packaging was to qualify/certify this packaging based on The package products are listed as UN2672 (Corrosive) in an 4G TEST PROCEDURES Combination Package (4 Pack Iypes - Gaylord Containers). The Test Procedures/Standaids utilized for the testing of this pack is described below: established in United States Code of Federal Regulation - Section subjected • to specified test as 49 - Subchapter C - Hazardous Materials Pegulations - Parts 100 to 199. TEST SPECIMEN DESCRIPIION Models 48, 68, G8IM and 618 (2 way & 3 way) - Gross Weight 149 Ibs. 1. Innex (Primary Pack): NA10 Refrigerant System Part #61687337. Mfg.: Arctek Corp., Gettysburg, Ohio. 2. Outer Pack: (1) Outside Container - Part #61747622: 275 1b. test C Flute, Size: 26" x 26" x 61.12" I.D. - Grade 69-26-69 - Glue HL-7262X - Separable for recycling, basiloid top, gap bottom - Per Drawing C17476. by Gaylord Container, Marion, Ohio - supplied by Derby Manufactured 3. Packaging, Sidney, Ohio. B/C Flute - Blank One (1) Bottom Pad, Part #61631822, 350 Ib. test Doublewall, . Size: 33.625" × 33.625" - Grade 42-26-42- 26-42. Glue HI~7262X - Separable for recycling - Die cut pad - Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Middletown, Ohio and Mid two honeycomb pieces 3 × 17 × 1.125, Per Drawing C16318. States, Degraff, Onio Ohio. - supplied by Derby Packaging, Sidney, 4. One (1) Top Pad, Part #61681322: 350 lb. test doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.625" x 33.625", recycling - Die cut pad - two honeycomb pieces 3 x 22.25 x Grade 42-26-42-26-42 - Glue HL-7262X - Separable fox 1.125, - two honeycomb pieces 3 x 17 x 1.125. Per drawing C16813. Manufactured by Akers Paokaging, Middletown, Ohio and sidney, Ohío. Mid States DeGraff, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, <<>> • APR- 2-01 MON 3:08 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. A Page 2 of UN Certification 5. Two Spacers Part #617888: 200 1b. singlewall C Flute - Blank Size: 14 x 6.75". Grade 33- 26-33 per drawing B17888. Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Middletown, Ohio - supplied by Derby Paokaging, Sidney, Ohio. Iwo (2) Corner Protectors Part #61607322: 200 lb. doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 43.75 x 9.75". Grade 33-26-26-26-33 - Glue HL-7262X - Separable for recycling Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Middletown, Ohio and Mia Iwo honeycomb pieces 3 x 22.25 x 1.125" per drawing B16073 States, DeGraff, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, Sidney, LESTING ANALYSIS AND RESULTS Upon completion of testing, each test specimen was reviewed for damage and leakage. Pack met required vibration, cobb, drop tests, UN Testing Criteria for Group III. stacking tests. Above UN Pack is considered meeting required Mr. Bernhard Bieri, III CERTIFICATION APPROVED EX: Beenhurt Bien ze AGENCY: gh Package/Product Testing 11440 Rockfield Court * consulting, Inc. DN/4G/768/5/94 CERT. NUMBER Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 USA/+APO758 • • <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 3:08 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. | 937 447 8903 P. 5 Package & /gh Product 11440 Rockfield Court Testing and Cincinnati, OH 45241 Consulting, Inc. (513) 772-6669 Fax: (513) 772-6709 Norcold Incorporated United Nations Testing of Hazardous Material Test Report October 31, 1994 TEST PURPOSE The package products Combination Package (4 Pack Iypes). DATE S) TESTS CONDUCTED October 27, 28, and 31, 1994 PERSONNEL PRESENT DURING TESTING Package/Product Testing & Consulting, Inc. gerald A. Hock CP-P, President & Technical Direcioi, gh Mr. Bernhard H. Bieri, III., Laboratory Manager, gh Package/Product Testing & Consulting, Inc. SITE OF TESTING gh Package/Product Iesting & Consulting, Ino. 11440 Rockfield Court Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 LABORAIORY TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDIIY 73 Degrees (F) at 508 R.H. TEST EQUIPMENI at the rear of this IESI. PROCEDURES The following test procedures were those designated by United Nations for testing and were utilized during material and package testing. UN Combination Pack - 4G - UN2672 "Corrosive" Packing Group III. <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 3:09 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 6 Norcold Page 2 Test Standard: P.S.I.M. D4919-89 entitled "Standard Specification for testing of Hazardous Materials Packaging". degrees (I) at 50% R.H. fox a period of 72 hours prior to testing. conditi Sube packs to standard conditions at 73 corrugated Water Resistance Test (cobb method) I.A.P.P.I. I441: Subject container Determine if the sample absorption 1s greater than 155 • boaid to thirty (30) minutes exposure to g/meter? inches) above impact area. lest. five (5) packs, one for each drop, conditioned in accordance one short side. #1. Droo individual packe flat on bottom, top, one long side, bottom corner (5-2-3- Drop box diagonally on the manufacturer's joint with Test Method D775. corner). Perform drop tests in accordance 4. Subject five (5) filled packages (drop test packs) to vibration minutes. testing at an input of 1.1 g at 4 Hertz for a period of sixty (60) period of twenty four hours. Paper and Paperboard" 6. Basis Weight: I.A.P.P.I. Method I-410 entitled "Grammage Of and Panerboard" , Caliper: I.A.P.P.I. Method I-411 entitled "Thickness of Paper Review all packages ald containers prior to and following testing for acceptance. • <<>> • APR- 2-01 MON 3:09 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. T : Vorcold Page 3 PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONS Models 44 (2 way & 3 way*) - Groes Weight 67 Ibs. (40 Kg) : 1. Inner (Primary Pack): NA4 Refrigerant System Part #61687037. 2. Mig.: Arctek Corp., Gettysburg, Ohio Outer Pack: (1) Outside Container - Part #61747322: recycling, basiloid top, gaj bottom - Pei Drawing C17473. 32.63 I.D. - Grade 69-26-69 - Glue HL-7262X - Separable fox 3. Derby Packaging, Sidney, Ohio One (1) Bottom Pad Paxt #61631822: 350 lb. test doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.625" x 33.625". Grade 42-26-42-26-42 - Glue HL-7262X - Separable for 1.125" per drawing C16318. recycling, die cut pad - two honeyoomb pieces. Size: 3 x 17 x Middletown, Ohio and Mia Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Derby Packaging, Sidney, Ohlo. : States, Degraff, Ohio - supplied by 4. One (1) Iop Pad Part # 61681322: 33.625". Grade 42-26-42-26-42 - Glue HI-7262X - Separable for 350 lb. test doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.625" x recycling -Die cut pad - two honeycomb pieces 3 * 22.25 x 1-125, two honeycomb pieces 3 x 17 x 1.125" per drawino C16813. States, Degraff, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, Sidney, Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Middletown, Ohio and Mia 5. Iwo Spacers Part # 617888: 200 lb. singlewall C Flute - Blank Size: 14 x 6.75". Grade 33- 26-33 per drawing B17888. Middletown, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, Sidney, Ohio. Manufaotured by Akers Packaging, 6. Iwo (2) Corner Protectors Part #61667422: Corner Protector - 200 lb. doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 17.00 x 9.75". Grade 33-26-26-26-33 - Glue HL-7262X - Separable for recycling - One honeycomb piede 3 x 17 x 1.125" Middletown, Ohio and Mid States, Degraff, Ohio - supplied by per drawing B16674. Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Derby Packaging, Sidney, Ohio Models 45, 65, 605 (2 Way & 3 way) - Gross Weight 107 1bs. (49 kg) : 1. InnEl (Primary Pack): NA6 Refrigerant Systen Pait #61687137. Mfg.: Arctek Corp., Gettysburg, Ohio <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 3:10 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 8 Norcold Page 4 2. Outer Pack: One (1) Outside Container Part # 61747422: 275 1b tegt C Flute - Size: 26 x 26 x 44.25 I.D. basiloid top, gap bottom. Per drawing C17474. Grade 69-26-69, Glue HL-7262X - Separable for recycling - Gaylord Container, Marion, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, Manufactured by 3. sidney, Ohio. 350 Ib. test doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.625" x One (1) Botton Pad, Part # 61631822: 33.625". recycling - die cut pad - two honeycomb pleces 3" x 17" x Grade 42-26-42-26-42 - Glue HI-7262X separable fox 1.125" Middletown, Ohio • Per drawing C15318. and Mid States, Degraff, Ohio - cupplied by Manufactured by Akers Packaging, 4. Derby Packaging, Sidney, Ohio. 350 One (1) Iop Pad, Part #61681322: 1b. test doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.625 x 33.625. Grade 42-26-42-26-42 - Glue HIL-7262X - Separable for 1.125" recycling - Die cut pad - two honeycomb pieces 3 × 22.25 x -two honeycomb pieces 3 x 17 x 1.125 - Per drawing C16813. Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Middletown, Ohio and Mid States, DeGraff, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, 5. Iwo (2) Spacers, Part #E17888: Sidney, Ohio. 200 lb. singlewall C Flute - Blank Size: 14 x 6.75 - Grade 33- Per Drawing B17888. Manufactured by Akers Packaging, 6. Middletown, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, Sidney, Ohio. 200 ib. doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.50 × 9.75" - (2) Corner Protectors, Part #61624B22: Grade 33-26-26-26-33 - Glue HI-7262X separable for recyaling - lanufactured by Akers Packaging, Middletown, Ohio and Mic ne noneycomo piece 3 X 22.25 x 1.125 per drawino B16248 States, DeGrafi, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, Sidney, Models 48, 66, 143 lbs. (65 kg): 66IM, and 616 (2 way & 3 way*) - Gioss Weight - 1. Inner (Primary Pack): NA6 Refrigerant Systen Part #61687237. 2. Mfg.: Outer Pack: (1) Outside Container, Part #61747522: Aictek Corp., Gettysburg, Ohio. 275 lb. test C Flute - Size: 26 x 26 x 54.12" I.D. Grade 69-26-69 - Glue HL-7263X separable for recycling - • Sidney, Ohio. <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 3:10 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 9 Norcold Page 5 3. 350 One (1) Bottom Pad, Part #61631822: 1b. test doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.625 x 33.625" - Grade 42-26-42-26-42 - Glue HL-7262X separable for recycling - die cut pad - two honey comb pieces - Size: 3 x 17 × 1.125 - Per drawing C16318. Middletown, Ohio and Mid States, DeGraff, Ohio - supplied by Manufactured by Akers Packaging, 4. Derby Packaging, Sidney, Ohio. One (1) Top Pad, Part # 61681322: - Grade 42-26-42-26-42 - Glue HI-7262X separable for recycling 350 Ib. test doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.625 x 33.625 honeycomb pieces 3 * 17 x 1.125. Per drawing C1€813. - die cut pad - two honeycomb pieces 3 × 22.25 x 1.125 - two States, DeGraff, Ohio - supplled by Derby Packaging, Sidney, Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Middletown, Ohio and Mid 5. (2) Spacers, Part # 617888: 26-33 - Per drawing B17888. Manufactured by Akers Packaging, 200 lb. singlewall C Flute - Blank Size: 14 x 6.75 - grade 33- 6. Iwo (2) Corner Protectois, Pait # 61607322: Midaletown, Ohio - supplied by Derby Paokaying, Sidney, Ohia. 200 lb. doublewall B/C flute - Blank Size: 43.75 x 9.75 - Grade honeycomb pieces 3 × 22.25 x 1.125 - Per drawing B16073. Ohio. Models 48, 6ô, 68IM, €18 (2 way & 3 way*) - Gross Wt. 149 Ibs. (68 kg) : 1. Innex (Primary) Pack: NA10 Refrigerant Systen Part #61687337. 2. Mig.: Outer Pack: Paretek certai Outsyde container Part #61747622: 275 Ib. test C Flute - Size: 26 × 26 x 61.12" I.D. Grade 69-26-69 - Glue HI-7262X separable fox recycling - basiloid top, gap bottom - Per drawing C17476. oy Gaylord Container. Marion, Ohio - Supplied by Derby Manufactured 3. Packaging, Sidney, Ohic. One (1) Bottom Pad, Part #61631822, 350 1b. test Doublewall, B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.625" x 26-42, Glue HL-7262X - Separable 33.525" - Grade 42-26-42- two honeycomb piedes 3 x 17 x 1.125, Per Drawing C16318. for recycling - Die cut pad - Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Middletown, Ohio and Mid States, DeGraff, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, Sidney, <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 3:11 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 10 .... Norcold Page 6 One Iop Pad, Part #61681322: 350 1b. test doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 33.625 x 33.625 Grade 42-26-42-26-42 - Glue HI-7262X separable for recycling - honeycomb pieces 3 × 17 × 1.125 - Per drawing C16813. Mantes beat be pile by Deby packado, saney. Ohio and Mid 5. 200 lb. singlewall C Flute - Blank Size: 14 x 6.75 - Grade 33- 26-33 - Per drawing B17888. Manufactured by Akers Packaging, 6. Iwo (2) Corner Protectors, Part #61607322: Middletown, Onio - supplled by Derby Packaging, Sidney, Ohio.. 200 lb. doublewall B/C Flute - Blank Size: 43.75 x 9.75 - - two honeycomb pieces 3 * 22.25 × 1.125 - Per drawing 616075. Grade 33-26-26-26-33 - Glue HL-7262X - separable for recycling Manufactured by Akers Packaging, Middletown, Ohio and Mid States, DeGraff, Ohio - supplied by Derby Packaging, Sidney, *NOIE: Ihe only difference between 2 way and 3 way is the 3 way systems. has DC Electric Capability - Both have gas and electric TESTING RESULTS AND ANALYSIS The results of conducted testing aná condition of lackages and contents are provided below (Paoking Group III): Five (5) corrugated container specimens were subjected to cobb Water Resistance Iest (Cobb Method): a/meter* (I.A.P.P.I. I441) tests. The water absorption cannot exceed 15! Sample # Models 442, 6052, 662, and 6182 Gain in Moisture Results 1 2 125g/m° 115g/m Passed 98g/m Passed Passed 4 5 111g/m 107 g/m° Passed Passed b. Vibration Iest: input of 1.1 g at 4 Hertz. Ihree (3) packages were subjected to one hour of vibration at an Following testingacks were in good condition with to leakage <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 3:11 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 11 Page 7 Norcold : Drop Test: metees 1)2 inchest snuble bed to aron listed belowa height of 0.8 Models #442, #6052, #662,and #6182 DrOp # Orientation Results 1 2 Bottom (flat) Passed 3 Top (flat) Passed Long Side : (flat) Passed 5 4 Short Side-End (flat) Passed Corner Diagonally (M.F.J.) Passed Stacking (compression) Test: Subject three (3) loaded containers to a comparable load of three meters high lor greater) for a period of twenty four (24) hours. (Previously tested - Multiple dates - Passed) e. Carton Material Analysis: Basis Weight (Ibs. /MSF) Caliper (inches) Combined Board (Mullen Fest) Inside liner Ist Medium 71.00 31.00 0.0220 0.0090 445 Outside Liner 71.00 0.0230 UN MARKINGS The assigned UN Markings shall read as follows: Model 44 (2 way & 3 way) Models 45,65, & 605 (2 way & 3 way) UN/ 4G/Z40/S/94 USA/tAPO755 UN/4G/249/S/94 USP./+APO756 <<>> APR- 2-01 MON 3:12 PM ARCTEK CORPORATION FAX NO. 1 937 447 8903 P. 12 АТЛОШЕНІ ЛА! mel Rondom Capablflllag. Syalem Includgs lvo rocelaromoloxa, Including Sine wave o Vilallon Meter, Io Fudenne Tme Inan/Ampll(lern oud a Tvnl rm Inkllmmix s0b Sorlen bual Chamal Cacillogcope. H.r. X-y Plollar and a bolls. Singngo & Traualont Havelotm alan Imelmos n favotak Modnl 10h woy cendetor, nu Inejest inr'. Impact pulaea. Sunten can penduge Slnelo Hard eopy Sino and Randa Have Formas Connputer or dalnd Indlvidunt flock produced. 11. Cirauinr Synchronons. 00 vc 00 Çaacicy d0nd .. linear. Hon Synchrongus Nollons. 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