KEY FOR PACKAGING & LOADING CODES - CUT LENGTHS
B - Bare
Refer to following SECTIONS when the packaging code begins:
1, 2, 3 or 4 - CUT LENGTHS
EX - EXPORT
P - PRECOAT (P is displayed in the first position of the code)
T - TIN PLATE
S - SPECIALS
Followed by the protection requirement coded:
W - Wrapped
U - Shrouded with Paper (Refer to 1U - Cut Lengths Section)
K - Poly wrap
VK - VCI* poly wrap
VW - VCI* wrap (*Vapour Corrosion Inhibitor)
D - Double application of wrapping (code examples: DW, DVW, DVK)
MVW - VCI wrap then apply metal wrap
| Followed by the placement of hardwood base runners or platforms coded: |
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| *Where the Packaging Code displays ''PP'' see: INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES |
| Followed by the actual height of the base runners coded: |
| 2 - 2 in. ( 51 mm) 3 - 3 in. ( 76 mm) 4 - 4 in. ( 102 mm) 6 - 6 in. ( 152 mm) |
Followed by an asterisk ( * ) to separate the packaging code from the loading code.
| Followed by the direction of placement on vehicle: |
| ** NOTE: If forklift unloading, depending upon the required (coded) loading direction of the base runners, additional loose 3" x 3" lumber must be placed under the base runners to facilitate lifting. |
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Revised September, 2006
Issued April, 1996