Poly-Overpack Closure Tightening Instructions & Packing Limitations


** SHIPPER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS **

If the shipper has any questions regarding the closure, packaging or use of this product, please phone ENPAC Corporation at (904) 448-8870 or fax at (904) 448-8869, prior to shipment.

IT IS THE SHIPPER’S RESPONSIBILITY PER DOT REGULATIONS TO PACKAGE AND SHIP THIS PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTION.

LIMITATIONS:

1.  DO NOT FILL CONTAINERS ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE THREAD.

2.  DO NOT PLACE MATERIALS INTO A POLY-OVERPACK SALVAGE DRUM WHICH ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE POLYETHYLENE. CONTACT ENPAC OR YOUR DISTRIBUTOR FOR A CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY GUIDE.

3.  DO NOT PLACE MATERIALS INTO A POLY-OVERPACK SALVAGE DRUM AND LID IS NOT TO EXCEED 700 LBS. (318 KILOGRAMS). NOTE: THE TARE WEIGHT OF DRUM AND LID IS APPROXIMATELY 47 LBS.

4.  NO FREE LIQUIDS ARE TO BE TRANSPORTED. THIS DRUM HAS BEEN QUALIFIED TO SHIP SOLIDS ONLY.

5.  NOT APPROVED FOR AIR TRANSPORT.

6.  DO NOT REUSE DRUM. SINGLE TRIP PACKAGE ONLY.


CLOSURE INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  PLACE CONTENTS INTO DRUM. MAKE SURE TOP SEALING EDGE OF DRUM IS FREE FROM DEBRIS, CUTS OR GOUGES

2.  PLACE LID ONTO DRUM AND TWIST THE LID IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION TWO COMPLETE REVOLUTIONS UNTIL THE LID IS TIGHTENED. APPLY ADDITIONAL TORQUE TO CONTINUE TWISTING THE LID UNTIL THE ARROW ON THE SIDE OF THE LID MATCHES UP WITH THE ALIGNMENT BAR ON THE SIDE OF THE DRUM. (SEE PICTURE REVERSE SIDE) IF THE ARROW WILL NOT MATCH UP WITH SOME PORTION OF THE ALIGNMENT BAR, DO NOT SHIP THE DRUM.

3.  THE CLOSURE PROCESS MAY BE PERFORMED BY HAND OR WITH THE USE OF A SUBSTRATE, SUCH AS A LONG 2’ X 4’ BOARD OR A SHOVEL HANDLE. THE SUBSTRATE SHOULD BE PLACED BETWEEN THE SLOTS ON THE LID TO ALLOW PROPER TORQUE TO TIGHTEN THE ARROW TO THE ALIGNMENT BAR.

DO NOT EXCEED THE LIMITATIONS. DO NOT SHIP THE DRUM IF THE CLOSURE INSTRUCTIONS CAN NOT BE PROPERLY PERFORMED.

(UN # UN/1H2/Y318/S)