TRANSFRIGOROUTE: BEST PRACTICE

10th June 1999

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• Pre-Goof the vehicle and defrost the refrigeration system.

• Check the product temperature—it is not necessarily the same as the air temperature of the cold store.

• Run the vehicle engine whenever possible. If the engine is switched off, so is a direct-drive refrigeration unit.

• Use curtains to reduce the amount of warm air entering the body.

• Don't leave doors open longer than necessary. • Don't load to the roof—restricting air flow can cause hot spots.

• Defrost regularly—if the evaporator ices up, air flow will be restricted.

• Don't mix different temperature products in the same reefer compartment.

• Don't set the thermostat too low—chilled food can freeze.