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Authorization for vehicles used to carry perishable foodstuffs. Prior to the begin-
ning of its operation, the refrigerated vehicle must be authorized by the
Departmental Veterinary Service.
CHARACTERISTICS OF VEHICLES USED TO CARRY PERISHABLE FOOD-
STUFFS
REFRIGERATED VEHICLE.
A refrigerated vehicle is an isothermal vehicle equipped with a refrigeration
device which, considering an a30°C/86°F ambient temperature, allows
making the temperature inside the empty isothermal box drop and keeping it
constant in the following way:
•
CLASS A
: refrigerated vehicle equipped with a refrigeration device which
allows selecting any temperature b12°C and 0°C, both included.
•
CLASS B
: refrigerated vehicle equipped with a refrigeration device which allows
selecting any temperature b12°C and -10°C, both included.
•
CLASS C
: refrigerated vehicle equipped with a refrigeration device which allows
selecting any temperature b12°C and -20°C, both included.
The refrigeration power of a unit is determined through an examination carried out
at an authorized testing station and certified by an official report.
Note: the "K" factor of vehicle bodies to be included in class C must be equal to, or lower than 0.4 W/m
2
°C.
9. Abstract of the “A.T.P. Europe” regulation (march 1974)
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