Packaging, Shipping, and Storage

DOE-STD-3020-2005

rated airflow shall be marked clearly and indelibly on the case of the filter unit

tested. The FTF may advise the purchaser to request the manufacturer to

supply evidence of compliance with qualifications tests and materials

requirements of the specification. Failure to meet inspection, test, or

verification requirements shall be cause for rejection of the filter(s). After the

testing and inspection is completed, each filter will bear a FTF test label

indicating acceptance or rejection.

7. PACKAGING, SHIPPING, AND STORAGE

7.1

Packaging, Shipping and Storage: Packaging, shipping, and storage shall be in

accordance with ASME AG-1 and ASME NQA-1, Level B requirements. Filter

containers shall be designed so that they can be opened and the filter removed without

damage to the container or the filter and, that the container can be reused for shipment

to alternate destinations. It is recommended that sturdy wooden crates with the

lid/top secured with removable screws or lag bolts be used for packaging. When

shipping small packages, Styrofoam "peanuts" or shredded material should not be

used as this creates handling problems. Barrier and wrap materials shall be non-

corrosive and shall not be otherwise harmful to packaged filters. Filters with

gelatinous seals shall be packaged in a manner so as to prevent contact with or

contamination of the gelatinous seal during transport or un-packaging.

7.2

Preparation for Delivery: The purchaser's shipping instructions shall specify that

HEPA filter cartons be crated or placed on a pallet to minimize unit handling,

particularly at public carrier interchange points. Plywood shall be securely fastened to

the sides and top of the palletized filter cartons. Filters should not be stacked more

than three (3) high. For large shipments, it is recommended that the entire shipment

be shipped in a sealed, dedicated trailer or rail car. At all times the filters shall be

handled with care and properly orientated.

7.3

Shipping: HEPA filters to be tested by the DOE designated FTF shall be shipped to

the address below, freight prepaid, as agreed to by the purchaser and the

manufacturer.

Air Techniques International

Filter Test Facility

1708 Whitehead Road

Baltimore, Maryland 21207

7.4

Reshipment: Following satisfactory completion of inspections and tests specified in

Section 6.2, the FTF shall repack the tested filters in a manner comparable to the

received packaging, and forward them to the address specified by the purchaser