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Portable Canine Container with Kennel Enclosure

Instruction Manual

Model: CON271170

Garrett Container Systems, Inc.123 North Industrial Park Ave, Accident MD 21520

301-746-8970301-746-8966 (fax)

www.garrettcontainer.comMarch 2010

Garrett Container Systems, Inc. www.garrettcontainer.com 2010

Table of Contents

Topic Page NumberOverview 3Component Listing 4Safety Summary 6Operation of the PCC 7Exterior Container 8Programming Temperature Controller 9To Reprogram the Controller to Default Settings 10Maximizing Heating/Cooling Potential 11Dog Door Access 12Dog Door Hinges 13Maintenance of PCC 14Kennel Enclosure Setup 15Assembly of Kennel Run 16Side Panels 19Front Panels 21Top Bar and Weather Tarp 22Insert Pet Deck 24Troubleshooting 25Quick Fixes 27Refrigerant Information 28


OverviewThe Portable Canine Container was developed to provide a portable shelter unit for the working military dog and equipment. The container is designed for shipping on a 463L pallet, and is C130 compatible. The sys-tem will accommodate one dog. The Portable Canine Container is easy to clean and sanitize, and well venti-lated to ensure the health of the animal. The unit is also equipped with an 110VAC 60 Hz Air Cooling Unit to provide cooling and heating. The purpose of this manual is to provide general operational and maintenance procedures for proper func-tion of the Portable Canine Container. This manual is divided into three sections: Operation of the PCC, Maintenance of the PCC and the setup of the Kennel Run. The Portable Canine Container is made of alumi-num extrusions and is structurally welded by certified welders at Garrett Container Systems, Inc.

Due to the structural design of the container, it is recommended that the PCC unit be returned to Garrett Container Systems, Inc. for any structural repair or modifications.

The cooling system/ heating unit is a warranted item and servicing should be completed by an autho-rized technician to maintain the warranty.

This manual contains also information related to the basic setup of the Garrett Container Systems, Inc “Kennel Run”, part number: CON271170. The SOF Kennel Enclosure CON271170 consists of the single Canine Kennel and 5’ X 12’ Kennel Run. The Kennel run facility is an exercise area for the military working dog that has polypropylene pet decks and a roof system with a weather tarp. The kennel run disassembles and can be stored and transported within the single kennel (Figure 1). The single kennel has a 40” x 72” air conditioned and heated area for the MWD. The area has a continuous liner with floor drain for cleaning and sanitizing. Plastic pet decks ship with the unit to be placed in the kennel. The kennel unit also has a lockable storage area in the rear and a large storage rack on the unit roof. The temperature controls are external with an internal air tempera-ture indicator.

Use only a 12 gauge wire cord, max. 25 foot length, to power the unit. The power cord will easily connect to the external

inlet plug.

Figure 1: Packed for shipment


Component ListingThe following items are included with the CON271170. Please make sure you have all items before you begin assembly of the kennel run.

Canine Kennel: Qty. 1Side Panel: Qty. 8

Rear Panel Filler Tall: Qty. 1

Rear Panel Filler Short: Qty. 1

Front Door Panel: Qty. 1

Front Filler Panel: Qty. 1


Pet Decks: Qty. 12

Top Bar Assembly: Qty. 4

3/8-16 Wing Nut: Qty. 50+ 3/8-16 x 1” Thumb Screws: Qty. 4

3/8-16 x 1” Carriage Bolts: Qty. 50+

Weather Tarp: Qty. 1

Bungee Ball Tie Downs: Qty. 30

Nylon Tension Straps: Qty. 4


Safety Summary

The following signs throughout this manual alert the user to important safety information.*

DANGER: Indicates an immediately hazardous situation that if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided could result in death or injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. Also used to indicate against unsafe practices.

* Reference: ANSI Z535.1-1991

The following is a summary of safety information for the PCC / Canine Container.

CAUTION: Do not forklift PCC with MWD working dog inside the kennel.

DANGER: DO NOT COVER AIR COOLING UNIT. Covering air cooling unit can lead to fire or damage to unit.

WARNING: The Cooling System Maintenance instructions are for the use of qualified individuals specifically trained and experienced in servicing of this type of equipment and related systems. Improper servicing may damage equipment, create hazards, violate state code, or create a hazard that could ruin the equipment. CAUTION: Proper grounding of power source is required for safe operation.


Operation of the PCC

Fork Lifting Procedure

The PCC/Canine Container provides forklift pockets on three sides of the container. See Figure 2. Use only the three pockets provided for lifting with a proper size forklift to move the container.

CAUTION: Do not forklift PCC with working dog inside the kennel.

Figure 2: Forklift Pockets on PCC Unit


Exterior Container Features

Cooling System Control Panel

Power Inlet Use a 12 gauge power cord that is not longer than 25 ft.

Figure 3: Electrical Control Panel

The control panel consists of several controls as shown in Figure 4:• Power on/off Switch• Digital Thermostat Read-Out • Power Indicator Light• GFI Reset

Power Indicator Light

Digital Thermostat with Read-Out

Thermostat ControlPower on/off Switch

GFI Reset

Figure 4: Temperature Control Unit

The unit displays the average interior kennel temperature. The digital control thermostat controls the heat-ing and cooling cycles for the unit. The cooling is preset to have the air conditioning and fan turn on at 100°F and off at 90°F. Adjusting this preset temperature is described below. The heat cycle is preset to turn on at 45°F and off at 55°F. The zone between the cooling and heating will have no fan cycling. The unit can be left with the power on and will cycle within the set parameters.

GFI reset is used to reset power to the cooling unit.


Factory settings are preset with the intent of acclimating your working dog. •While operating the unit at the factory setting the unit will not “cycle” when •the inside kennel temperature is between 55 degrees and 90 degrees.

Caution: Changing the factory settings of the heating and cooling unit too close will result in simultaneous cycling of the cooling unit and the heating unit. KEEP AT LEAST A 20 DEGREE VARIANCE OF TEMPERATURE BETWEEN THE HEATING UNIT AND COOLING UNIT

Note: You must go through all the steps below to complete setup

To change to a new temperature setting: Turn on power to unit. Display shows inside temperature of 1.kennel.Press the set button two times.2.The A/C cooling temperature of 100° will appear on the dis-3.play.Press the up/down arrow keys to change the cooling on tem-4.peratureWhen done setting cooling temperature, press the set button 5.three times.The heating temperature of 45° will appear on the display.6.Use the up/down arrow keys to change the heating tempera-7.ture.Press the set button three times to complete setting new heat-8.ing/cooling temperatures.

If an error occurs, press the set button to return to normal display

Note: When the A/C or the Heat is cycled on there is an indica-tor in the upper or lower corner of the display. The toggle switch powers the unit on or off only. The Electronic Temperature Con-trol (ETC) will automatically end programming if no keys are depressed for a period of thirty seconds. Reprogramming is not necessary when the power is interrupted.

Programming the Temperature Controller

Operation Set to turn on Set to turn off

Cooling 100 Degrees Fahrenheit 90 Degrees Fahrenheit

Heating 45 Degrees Fahrenheit 55 Degrees Fahrenheit

Heating/Cooling Unit Factory Setting

Lit when function is cycling

Set button and arrow keys


If you are unsuccessful in trying to change to a new temperature setting, please contact GCS Tech Sup-•port at 800-582-2540 or 301-746-8970If the ETC display shows C2 or H1, refer to the following directions to reprogram the ETC to default fac-•tory setting.

To Reprogram the Controller to Default Factory Settings

Power on the unit, the internal kennel temperature will be displayed on the unit1.Press the set button, display shows °F or °C2.Select °F by depressing arrows up or down3.Press the set button. The display should show 100°.4.If the display is not 100°, press arrows up or down until correct.5.Press the set button, display shows 10°.6.If the display does not show 10°, press arrows up or down until correct.7.Press the set button. The display should show C1.8.If the display does not show C1, press arrows up or down until correct.9.Press set button. The display should show 45°.10.If the display does not show 45°, press arrows up or down until correct.11.Press the set button. The display should show 10°.12.If the display does not show 10°, press arrows up or down until correct.13.Press the set button. The display should show H2.14.If the display does not show H2, press arrows up or down until correct.15.Press the set button. The internal temperature will be displayed on the temperature controller16.

Additional information available at www.garrettcontainer.com or 1-800-582-2540/301-746-8970


Maximizing Heating/Cooling Potential

In order to maximize the heating and cooling potential of the air conditioning unit, it is best to minimize the space or area being heated/cooled. This can be accomplished by using the supplied slide-in lexan covers to cover the grilled openings. See Figure 5. Covers are provided for the right and left side of the container. The panels confine the cooling and heating to the interior of the kennel. When the unit is used without the panels, efficiency is decreased greatly, therefore for maximum cooling and heating use the panels.

If the unit is placed within a tent, heating efficiency will be improved. If the unit is placed in a closed tent, cooling efficiency will not be improved as the air conditioner will re-circulate the same air for the system. This unit should not be used as a tent heater or to cool a tent.

To optimize the heating and cooling efficiency of the unit DO NOT place in direct sun or cold and windy areas. Provide shade or shelter where possible. Without shade or shelter HVAC will not function properly as designed.

DANGER: DO NOT COVER AIR COOLING UNIT. Covering air cooling unit can lead to fire or damage to unit.

Figure 5: Slide-In Lexan Covers


Dog Access Door

Access to kennel run from PCC is through swinging style dog door, see Figure 6. The dog can be contained or locked in the PCC with two slide bolts on either side of swinging door. See Figures 7 and 8.

Figure 6: Dog Door


Figure 7: PCC door bolted shut Figure 8: PCC door open

Dog Door Hinges

The swinging dog door is hinged by four spring loaded hinges. With use and wear the spring tension rate may require adjustment. The cap of the hinge can be removed and adjusted by turning the dial to increase tension. Note: do not over tension the spring. Adjustments should be made one notch at a time.

Remove the spring cap.

Turn to adjust tension in spring.


Maintenance of the PCCPreventive Maintenance Checklist

Note: Refer to spare parts listing for repair or replacement parts

Task Interval Inspect/ReplaceA/C Filter Bi-weekly IA/C Filter Monthly RPet Decks Weekly IClean Kennel Weekly ISwinging Pet Door Weekly ISwinging Door Hinges Weekly IWeather Trap Monthly ITarp Bungee Cords Monthly IA/C Condensation Drain Monthly IRun Connectors Weekly IRun Entry Door Weekly IElectrical Operation Weekly IPower Cord Weekly I

The deck pad provided for the PCC / Canine Container should provide a rugged lifetime of wear and tear before requiring replacement. See Figure 10. This is a washable item requiring normal maintenance essential for the health and welfare of the MWD. Replacement of this item should only be required after substantial wear, excessive soiling which cannot be cleaned, or damage caused by the MWD.

Figure 9: Deck Pad


Kennel Enclosure Setup

Figure 10: Layout of Kennel Run

To assemble the Kennel RunAssemble the Rear Panels/Attach to PCC unit1.Assemble the Panels on each side (4 per side)2.Assemble the Front Panels3.Attach the top bar and weather tarp4.Install the pet deck5.

Note: All mounting hardware is located in the tool box located on top of the single PCC unit. See Figure 11.

Figure 11: Assembly Hardware


Assembly of the Kennel Run

Assemble rear panels by securing tall filler panel to right side of the PCC unit using the two thumb screws, see Figure 14 and 15. Complete rear panel by positioning top filler panel to left side. Attach top filler panel with two carriage bolts and wing nuts, see Figure 13.

Attach with thumb screwsAttach here with carriage bolts and wing nuts.

Figure 12: Attached rear panel

Secure one side panel to the left of the PCC using the same hardware (thumb screw) as Tall Filler


Attach Top Filler Panel here

PCC UnitFigure 13: Top Filler Panel


Figure 15: Attach panel with two 3/8-16 thumb screws, hand tighten

Figure 14: Align rear panel with open-ings in PCC unit


Side Panels

The sides of the kennel run consist of four panels each secured together with 3/8-16 x 1 stainless steel carriage bolts and 3/8 16 wing nuts. There are three locations on each panel where the bolts need to be secured, see Figure 18-19.

Note: All panels are the same in size. The end with the angle rail is to be positioned as the top of the

Figure 16: Carriage bolts and wing nuts

Figure 17: Attach side panels by align-ing the attaching slots on side rails


Figure 18: Secure side panels using car-riage bolts and wing nuts, hand tighten

Figure 19: Repeat on both sides, until all 8 panels are attached.


Front Panels

Figure 20: Attach the front panel with the door to the left side using carriage bolts.

Attach front filler panel to door frame and right side using carriage bolts.

Figure 21: Note the front filler panel bolts are between the door and frame. Secure right side of filler panel to right side wall.

Once all base panels are connected slide unit to square the walls of the kennel run.


Refrigerant R-410A MSDS


Top Bar and Weather Tarp

Top bar sections are used to secure the MWD and support the weather tarp. Position the top bar section to align with slots in top of side panel. Secure with four 3/8-16 x 1 carriage bolts wing nuts. Hand tighten until secure. Repeat until all four top sections are secure.

Figure 22: Top Bar

Figure 23: Attach each top bar section with carriage bolts on wing nuts


The weather tarp will cover the entire unit and is secured with bungee ball tie downs along each side and tensioned front to rear with four nylon chinch straps.

Bungee Ball Tie Downs

To attach the shade canopy insert the bungee balls into the canopy as show below.

Figure 24: Attach bungee balls to canopy


Figure 25: When installing the weath-er tarp align to the front door as marked on the tarp.

Insert the Pet Deck

The pet deck panels are sized to cover the floor area of the kennel run and should be the final component installed.

Figure 26: Pet Deck


Troubleshooting

Mechanical Integrity

The cooling system unit should be periodically inspected to be sure that the bolts securing the cooling unit to the container are tight and in good working condition. Inspection of the plastic shroud covering the air conditioner should also be made to ensure that the four mounting screws and washer are snug and hold the shroud to the air conditioning unit. Inspect for cracks or pos-sible damage suffered from impact.

Electrical Maintenance

All electrical work and/or inspection on the PCC Cooling System should be performed ONLY by qualified service personnel.

Heating Malfunction

If electrical power to the PCC is normal and the fan runs, but there is no heated air, the heating unit may not be receiving power. Check the electrical plug at the heating unit to make sure it is secure. If this does not correct the problem, the heating thermostat or limit switch may be faulty.

Filter Replacement

Remove interior grill. Remove filter element and blow clean with compressed air or replace with new element. See Figure 27 and 28. Note filter is in the supply side only.

Heater Replacement

WARNING: The following instructions are for the use of qualified individuals specifically trained and experienced in installation of this type of equipment and related systems. Installation and service personnel are required by some states to be licensed. Improper installation may damage equipment, create hazards, violate state code, or create a hazard that could ruin the equipment.

See Figures 27 thru 30.


Remove the interior grill and filter.

Figure 27: Interior Grill

Figure 28: Filter

Remove the heater assembly from the return air opening. This is accomplished by loosening the set-1.screw that holds the heater assembly in positionDisconnect the two pin plug from the wire harness and heater umbilical. 2.

Setscrew

Figure 29: Wire harness


4. To install reverse above procedure assuring electrical plug snaps together.

5. Install filter and secure grill.

CAUTION: Ensure that the heater umbilical does not contact the heater sheath.

Quick Fixes

No Power to the A/C Unit• Check GFI Inline Rectangle in control box and reset.• Check power source.• Verify power cord plugged into outlet

Lost Hardware• Substitute 3/8 nut and bolt for supplied hardware• Use wire zip tie to hold panels in position

Tarp does not fit• Check unit for alignment and square, panels should be flush on perimeter• Use pet deck to help square unit

Missing Bungee Tie Downs• Substitute electrical zip ties or nylon cord.

Figure 30

Garrett Container Systems, Inc.123 North Industrial Park Ave, Accident MD 21520

301-746-8970301-746-8966 (fax)

www.garrettcontainer.comMarch 2010

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