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Overview

These are instructions on how the 29L CoolBoxus shippers were loaded for the ISTA 7E Summer Profile test for maintaining 2-8C. The procedure includes:

  1. One CoolBoxus 29L box
  2. Eighteen (18) Solee 5C PCMs (Phase Changing Materials)
  3. Payload box maximum size 270mm (10.5 inches) x 390mm (15 inches) x 45mm (1.75 inches).

Preparation

  1. Assemble CoolBoxus shippers.
  2. Cool 4 x 5C Gel Packs to +6C for 24 hours.
  3. Cool 14 x 5C Gel Packs to -20C for 24 hours.

Loading Instructions

  • 4 Gel Packs cooled to +2°C (C1-C4), 14 Gel Packs cooled to -20°C (F1-F14)
  • Label the chilled and frozen gel packs so that there is no confusion.
  • Ensure that only chilled ice packs come in contact CAUTION with the payload box.

Step 1: Put two rows of 3 frozen Gel Packs (F1~F6) in bottom of box
Step 2: Put 2 chilled ice packs (C1, C2) on top of frozen Gel Packs F1~F6
Step 3: Put payload box on top of chilled Gel Packs C1, C2
Step 4: Put 2 chilled Gel Packs (C3, C4) on top of payload box
Step 5: Put two rows of 4 frozen Gel Packs (F7~F14) on top of chilled Gel Packs C3, C4.
Step 6: Close lid
Step 7: Close Velcro flaps

PCM Packs F1-F6
Insert six frozen ice packs (F1-F6) in bottom of box.
PCM packs C1-C2
Put two chilled ice packs (C1, C2) on top of frozen gel packs F1-F6 in bottom of box.
Payload
Put payload box on top of chilled ice packs C1, C2.
PCM packs C3-C4
Put two chilled ice packs (C3, C4) on top of payload.
PCM packs F7-F14
Put eight frozen ice packs (F7-F14) on top of chilled ice packs C3, C4.
close lid
Close lid and secure to velcro fasteners.
close flaps
Close flaps and secure to velcro fasteners.
Final box
Final loaded box ready for shipping.
29L PCM test graph
29L refrigerated test graph shows the payload remained within 2°C to 8°C for 112 hours.
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