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GrainPro® Cocoon™ Cargo Instruction Manual 

 

MA4042TSD1014-3 

 
 

5.5.5.

 

Removing the zipper pull: 
a.

 

From  the  inverted  pocket,  take  the  zipper 
pull  off  the  track  by  rotating  the  plastic 
handle 180° from the zipper pull loop. 

 

b.

 

Close the last few centimeters of the zipper 
track  by  sliding  your  fingers  into  the 
inverted  pocket  behind  the  zipper  track, 
located  at the  front  section  of the  Cocoon 
Cargo. 

 

5.5.6.

 

Ensuring a complete hermetic closure: 
a.

 

Check  to  ensure  that  the  entire  length  of 
the zipper track is fully closed.  

b.

 

If not, press the zipper by hand. 
NOTE:  

 

Dirt or other objects on the zipper track 
can prevent it from closing. 

 

 
5.6.

 

PRESSURE DECAY TEST (PDT) 

5.6.1.

 

After  completely  zipping  and  closing  all  the 
ports of the Cocoon Cargo, perform a Pressure 
{Vacuum}  Decay  Test  (PDT)  to  ensure  gas-
tightness: 
a.

 

Use digital manometer 

 

b.

 

Or 

use 

commercially 

available 

or 

improvised  U-tube  manometer  to  monitor 
the pressure 

 

5.6.2.

 

Connect the manometer hose into the flexible 
inlet of the Cocoon Cargo. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for COCOON Cargo

Page 1: ...GRAINPRO COCOON CARGO INSTRUCTION MANUAL MA4042TSD1014 3...

Page 2: ...Near T Mall Nairobi KENYA Phone 254 710 933 717 Website www grainpro com Email saleseafrica grainpro com GrainPro Mexico Garona No 903 Secc Tres Col Amberes CP 37235 Le n Gto M xico Phone Mobile 52 1...

Page 3: ...onitoring 15 Using carbon dioxide analyzer for monitoring 16 Monitoring relative humidity RH 17 Using GrainPro EcoWiSe for wireless monitoring 17 Dismantling 18 6 PREVENTING CONDENSATION 18 Why conden...

Page 4: ...ne treatment port and an air outlet port which makes it ideal for fumigation 1 1 FEATURES 1 1 1 Easy to use and ensure the safety of all dry agricultural commodities 1 1 2 An ideal fumigation chamber...

Page 5: ...o Top and Bottom b GrainShade c Small parts d Repair kit e Instruction manual 2 2 ZIPPER PULL 2 2 1 For zipper sealing One 1 set left and right 2 3 PATCHING MATERIAL 2 3 1 White colored PVC roll for p...

Page 6: ...2 8 1 For tying the GrainShade Forty 40 meters long minimum 2 9 RODENT GUARD 2 9 1 To prevent rodents from climbing up the platform when storing an empty and folded Cocoon Cargo Four 4 pieces per pac...

Page 7: ...oor For indoor installation look for a A flat area away from standing or running water b Cleared of any sharp objects stones broken glass nails etc that may puncture the Cocoon c Sufficient space to a...

Page 8: ...oading the bags 5 2 3 Start the loading of Big Bags using a mechanical loader or a forklift 5 2 4 Continue loading by placing the Big Bags as close as possible to each other Load the second layer of B...

Page 9: ...op portion of the bags inside the Cocoon Cargo before zipping 5 4 3 For six 6 months of storage spread out the desiccant packs on top portion of the bags inside the Cocoon Cargo before Zipping COCOON...

Page 10: ...hould pull the top and bottom liners zipper tracks close to each other as the zipper pull is advancing c Apply the silicon spray to the zipper track to ensure ease of pulling the zipper pull 5 5 4 Com...

Page 11: ...go 5 5 6 Ensuring a complete hermetic closure a Check to ensure that the entire length of the zipper track is fully closed b If not press the zipper by hand NOTE Dirt or other objects on the zipper tr...

Page 12: ...straps prevents folds on sides to prevent rodent getting a tooth hold 5 8 CARBON DIOXIDE CO2 SAFETY 5 8 1 Carbon dioxide does not support life It can act as a simple asphyxiant by diluting the concent...

Page 13: ...0 63 31 8 Mung bean 0 75 21 5 Oats 0 43 49 0 Paddy 0 60 34 4 Paddy rice bran 0 55 38 7 Peanuts shelled 0 64 31 0 Rice milled 0 80 17 2 Rye 0 72 24 1 Sesame 0 59 35 3 Sorghum 0 72 24 1 Soybean 0 75 21...

Page 14: ...2 meters to facilitate easy connection to the inlet valve d Open the outlet port located at the back top of the Cocoon Cargo to displace air during purging e Open the gas inlet valve connected to the...

Page 15: ...ete displacement is not possible as there is always some mixing of air and CO2 The final CO2 concentration should reach 80 after flushing This mixing of the CO2 with the remaining air and absorption o...

Page 16: ...4 21 5 19 4 7 2 1 6 92 3 4 6 78 0 7 6 63 6 10 6 49 3 13 6 34 9 16 6 20 6 19 6 6 2 1 8 91 4 4 8 77 0 7 8 62 7 10 8 48 3 13 8 34 0 16 8 19 6 19 8 5 3 2 0 90 4 5 0 76 1 8 0 61 7 11 0 47 4 14 0 33 0 17 0...

Page 17: ...The humidity indicator provides an affordable and quick reference to relative humidity inside the Cocoon Cargo c It is easy to use and does not require meticulous preparation for installation d The ma...

Page 18: ...NDENSATION OCCURS 6 1 1 Condensation is caused by temperature differences i e hot temperature by day and cool temperature at night or sudden rain in a hot sunny day When air collides with a cool surfa...

Page 19: ...y from the pole 6 3 2 If poles are not available tie the GrainShade to nearby posts walls tree branches or pegs for support 6 3 3 To prevent the GrainShade from sagging and flapping during rain and st...

Page 20: ...OTHER DAMAGES 7 3 1 Use the patching material and glue from the repair kit a Clean the area to be patched with a damp cloth or organic solvent b Apply glue 150 200g on both surface with a brush or sp...

Page 21: ...inlet and outlet ports transparent plug and flexible inlet ports 7 7 SAFEKEEPING 7 7 1 The empty Cocoon Cargo should be stored and protected from heat or direct sunlight and rodents 7 7 2 Do not plac...

Page 22: ...aces are very attractive to termites and can serve as starting points for an infestation 7 9 2 Description Subterranean Termite a Food and moisture Need a great deal of moisture such as from soil and...

Page 23: ...the Cocoon Cargo has the same dimensions as a 20 shipping container and can be filled with 20 small or 10 large big bags or Tote bags 8 2 WHAT FEATURES DIFFERENTIATE IT FROM OTHER COCOONS Since the z...

Page 24: ...acts of God or catastrophes fault or negligence or improper storage installation maintenance of the Products Replacement costs and shipping charges for Products found not to be under warranty as speci...

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