Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide Unaddressed Admail™
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Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide Unaddressed Admail™
Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide Unaddressed Admail™ Effective January 14, 2013 ™ Trade-mark of Canada Post Corporation. canadapost.ca/mailpreparation OM Official mark of Canada Post Corporation. T455428 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ IMPORTANT UPDATES Any description of change is provided for reference and convenience purposes only. The description of change does not form part of the Agreement between the Customer and Canada Post. Customers should ensure they are using the most current version of the Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide, including all amendments and other applicable documents, which are posted on the Canada Post website. See in particular, canadapost.ca/postalservices for key support documents. Important Updates Effective January 14, 2013: AMENDMENT/REVISION Revision v1.1 POSTED DATE EFFECTIVE DATE December 14, 2012 January 14, 2013 DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE LOCATION An Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is not required when the Fully Featured (EST Section 3.3 online or EST 2.0), Precision Targeter application and Express Order Entry versions are used. Amendment v1.0 November 16, 2012 January 14, 2013 DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE LOCATION Letter Carrier Walk is now referred to as Urban and Rural Delivery Area Maps. Section 2.3.2 Urban and Rural Delivery Area Maps Updated acceptable consolidation levels for Flexipack pouches. Table 7 NOTE : This amendment updates the January 16, 2012 version 1.0 guide. When there is an amendment or a revision to the document, the version number will be modified as follows: • an amendment increases the first digit in the version (e.g., version 2.0, 3.0) • a revision increases the second digit in the version (e.g., version 1.1, 1.2) • the version number restarts at 1.0 every January of a given year. January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Unaddressed Admail™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Who Should Use This Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 What Is Mail Preparation for Unaddressed Admail?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Key Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 1 2 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Postal Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Householder Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.1 FSA Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.2 Urban and Rural Delivery Area Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 National Presortation Schematic (Non-Lettermail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Delivery Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 Electronic Shipping Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 Mailing and Distribution Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 3 Steps for Preparing Unaddressed Admail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.1 Place the Mail Items in Equivalent-sized Bundles (Step 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.1.1 Bundling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.1.2 Strapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.2 Place the Bundles in Containers (Step 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.2.1 Types of Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.2.1.1 Canada Post-supplied Hardsided Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.2.1.2 Flexipack™ Pouches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3.2.1.3 Customer-supplied Containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3.3 Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3.4 Label the Containers (Step 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3.4.1 Label Information Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3.4.2 Producing Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3.4.3 Special Instructions for Producing Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3.4.4 Customer-generated Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3.4.5 Labelling Hardsided Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.4.6 Labelling Customer-supplied Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.5 Make Up and Label Monotainers and Pallets (Step 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.5.1 Using the NPS to Make up Monotainers and Pallets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.5.2 Labelling Monotainers and Pallets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4 Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide Version 1.1 Page i January 14, 2013 UNADDRESSED ADMAIL™ 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 Who Should Use This Guide? This guide explains how to prepare an Unaddressed Admail mailing for deposit to Canada Post. Please ensure you are using the most recent version of this guide and other support documents that detail our requirements, qualifications, terms and conditions, and pricing. These documents are available online at canadapost.ca/postalservices. It is your obligation to meet all the requirements outlined in your Customer Agreement. NOTE 1: Some words and expressions used in this document have a specific meaning. Please refer to Section 1 Definitions of the General Terms and Conditions for the definition of specific terms referenced throughout this document and the Agreement. 2: The figures throughout this document are examples for illustration purposes only. 1.2 What Is Mail Preparation for Unaddressed Admail? Mail preparation is the process of bundling mail items securely, placing them in Canada Post supplied hardsided containers, Flexipack™ pouches, or Customer-supplied boxes pre-approved by Canada Post, and labelling the containers with the urban or rural delivery facility where the containers will be delivered. 1.3 Key Requirements To qualify as Unaddressed Admail: • the mail items must be mailed in Canada for delivery in Canada • the mail items must meet all Canada Post requirements outlined in the Unaddressed Admail Agreement. Consult the Unaddressed Admail Customer Guide and other applicable documents outlined in the Unaddressed Admail Agreement (see Section 4 Additional Resources). Table 1: Unaddressed Admail Key Requirements KEY REQUIREMENTS Minimum volume per deposit* (see Section 2.6 Electronic Shipping Tools for more information) Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide • the complete distribution of one route • the complete distribution to houses only, apartments only, farms only, businesses only or any combination, on one route • if less than the required distribution within a Delivery Facility is deposited, Canada Post will deliver the items at that Delivery Facility until the quantities are depleted. For example, if 4,000 items are deposited at a Letter Carrier Facility that requires 5,000 Unaddressed Admail items, Canada Post will deliver the 4,000 items starting with the first Letter Carrier route selected until the items are depleted. The Letter Carrier or Non-Letter Carrier Delivery routes that will receive less than full coverage may be selected using the Electronic Shipping Tools or by indicating the quantities on the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (see Section 3.3 Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3) and Figure 7 for more information). An Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is not required when the Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) 2.0 version of EST or the Precision Targeter application is used. Refer to Section 4.1.2.1 Electronic Order (Statement of Mailing) (Electronic Shipping Tools [EST]) of Unaddressed Admail™ – Customer Guide for more information. Version 1.1 Page 1 January 14, 2013 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ KEY REQUIREMENTS Maximum items per bundle • 200 items or 4 inches in bundle height (see Section 3.1.1 Bundling for additional information) • The mailing must be bundled in equal amounts except the last bundle for each Delivery Facility, which may be smaller (the Residue bundle). Maximum bundle thickness • 100 mm for mailings with items weighing less than 500 g • For delivery by Non-Letter Carrier Routes ONLY: 200 mm (8 inches) in bundle height for mailings with items weighing 500 g–1,000 g. Container requirements • Customer-supplied containers [including cardboard boxes not exceeding 535 mm (length) x 251 mm (width) x 303 mm (depth)] • Lettertainers • Flats tubs (used for Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items only) • Small Flexipack™ pouches 241558** • Large Flexipack™ pouches 241559** • Brick-piled on customer-supplied pallets, Canada Post reusable plastic pallets or in monotainers; refer to the Brick-piling Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide at canadapost.ca/mailpreparation. Labelling Canada Post supplied hardsided containers and Customer-supplied containers (including boxes) • • • • • Service type Number of containers Delivery facility Delivery start date NPS routing. Levels of consolidation for Monotainers/Pallets • • • • Urban Delivery Facility/Rural Delivery Facility – NPS Level 1 City – NPS Level 2 Distribution Centre Facility (DCF) – NPS Level 3 Forward Consolidation Point (FCP) – NPS Level 4. Label • Canada Post-produced: white with black ink • Customer-produced: white with black ink. * ** 2 The most current Householder (Householder Counts) data available must be used. Customers may use the new Unaddressed Admail Flexipack pouches for mailings deposited directly at a Delivery Installation and which do not require transportation, or for mailings consolidated at the Delivery Facility level 1 (NPS) which are inducted at a drop-off location. BEFORE YOU START This section explains basic information on Postal CodesOM, householder counts, maps, the National Presortation Schematic (NPS), Delivery Modes, Electronic Shipping Tools (EST), and the mailing and distribution plans that are required to prepare Unaddressed Admail mailings. 2.1 Postal Code The presortation software will sort mail items by Postal Code. The Postal Code is a six-character alphanumeric code in the form of ANA NAN, in which "A" represents a letter of the alphabet, and "N" represents a number. It is an integral part of every postal address in Canada, and was designed to help sort mail, both mechanically and manually. The Postal Code is made up of two (2) segments, as shown in Figure 1: 1. The first three characters (ANA) represent the Forward Sortation Area (FSA), a geographical region, and 2. The last three characters (NAN) represent the Local Delivery Unit (LDU), a specific city block or rural community. NOTE: Rural areas are identified by a zero in the FSA (e.g., M0L 3K2). January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 2 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ Figure 1: Postal Code Segments FSA LDU For more detailed information, please visit Section 5 of Addressing Guidelines in the Canada Postal Guide. 2.2 Householder Counts Information about the delivery areas served by Canada Post’s delivery offices is segmented into the number of houses, apartments, farms and business points of call that help Customers determine the number of items needed for their mailing. The national database of Householder Counts is available on CD-ROM or by download from a secured Canada Post FTP site on a 12-month subscription basis, which includes monthly updates. Visit canadapost.ca/cpc2/addrm/ hh/default-e.asp for Individual Householder Counts, which are available free of charge. For information on Data Products, visit the Canada Post Address Management web page at canadapost.ca/am or send an email to [email protected] or contact a Canada Post Representative at 1.800.363.3459. 2.3 Maps 2.3.1 FSA MAPS The FSA Maps identify the specific geographic boundaries for every FSA in Canada. The maps will assist in determining sales territories, plan coverage for a direct mail campaign, or study new locations for a retail store or business. Visit canadapost.ca/cpc2/addrm/hh/default-e.asp to view the FSA Maps online. 2.3.2 URBAN AND RURAL DELIVERY AREA MAPS Urban and Rural Delivery Area Maps provide the actual routes (walks), covered by the Letter Carriers. This is particularly useful for targeting local neighbourhoods. This information can be easily transferred to the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip which provides delivery instructions to Canada Post, and ensures items are delivered to the specific target audience. An Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is not required when the Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) 2.0 version of EST or the Precision Targeter application is used. Refer to Section 4.1.2.1 Electronic Order (Statement of Mailing) (Electronic Shipping Tools [EST]) of Unaddressed Admail™ – Customer Guide for more information. Visit canadapost.ca/cpc2/addrm/hh/default-e.asp to view the Letter Carrier Walk Maps online. January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 3 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ Figure 2: 2.4 National Presortation Schematic (Non-Lettermail) The National Presortation Schematic (NPS) has two (2) schematics: for Lettermail and Non-Lettermail. The correct NPS must be used, depending on the type of mail being sorted. For Unaddressed Admail, use the Non-Lettermail NPS. The Non-Lettermail National Presortation Schematic (NPS) is a set of tables that indicates how to consolidate mail through Canada Post’s mail distribution network, beginning with the FSA. The NPS is used as a consolidation tool for all Canada Post Communication products. The NPS has four levels of access: • Level 1 – Delivery Facility • Level 2 – City • Level 3 – Distribution Consolidation Facility (DCF), and • Level 4 – Forward Consolidation Schematic (FCP). Following the NPS levels of access is key to the consolidation of Unaddressed Admail (as shown in Figure 3). January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 4 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ Figure 3: Illustration of the NPS FSA LEVEL 1 DELIVERY FACILITY K2S K2S 1A0 STITTSVILLE ON LEVEL 2 CITY CONSOLIDATION K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON DCF K0A K7K K7L K7L 1X0 KINGSTON ON STN MAIN K7M K7N K7P K7M 5E0 KINGSTON ON STN A LEVEL 4 FORWARD CONSOLIDATION POINT (FCP) LEVEL 3 DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FACILITY (DCF) K7L 1X0 KINGSTON ON K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON FWD K0H 9Z0 KINGSTON ON DCF K0H K1P K1R K2P K1G 2C0 OTTAWA ON LCD CENTRETOWN K1L K1M K1N K1L 5A0 OTTAWA ON STN VANIER NOTE: K1G 0A0 OTTAWA ON Canada Post updates the National Presortation Schematic (NPS) monthly. The NPS sample illustrations may not reflect the current NPS. To receive optimal service, Customers must use the current version of the NPS. To avoid delays and extra handling charges, the current version of the National Presortation Schematic must be used. It is available at canadapost.ca/nps on the Canada Post website. 2.5 Delivery Modes A Delivery Mode refers to the methods of delivery. Examples of Delivery Modes are: • Letter Carrier Route (LC) • Call For (CF) • Direct (DIR) • General Delivery (GD) • Rural Route (RR) • Lock Boxes (PO Box) • Suburban Services (SS) • Motorized Route (MR). 2.6 Electronic Shipping Tools EST is a free, fast and flexible way to prepare Orders (Statements of Mailing). Two (2) user platforms have been developed: the Online and the Desktop versions. EST is an application designed to eliminate the need for manual paperwork and save valuable time for Customers who are using Canada Post’s shipping and/or mailing services. January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 5 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ The Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) software is free of charge and can be accessed through the Business segment of the Canada Post website at canadapost.ca/newuser. Customers must register once in the Business website to access the Electronic Shipping Tools. For technical enquiries, Customers can call the Technical Help Line at 1.800.277.4799. NOTE: EST online “Fully Featured”, the Precision Targeter application, or the “Express Order Entry” version of the Electronic Shipping Tool (EST) can be used to automatically generate all required barcoded labels and documentation required for use at the time of mailing. Unaddressed Admail mailings prepared using the EST “Fully Featured”, the Precision Targeter application, or “Express Order Entry” version of the Electronic Shipping Tool have access to Track a Mailing. 2.7 Mailing and Distribution Plans Before preparing the mailing, a distribution plan is required when EST is used, or a mailing plan [for manual Orders (Statements of Mailing)]. These plans will guide the number of containers for each delivery facility and the labelling. When preparing Orders (Statement of Mailings) using EST, a distribution plan will be generated, regardless of the number of destinations for the mailing. When preparing Orders (Statements of Mailing) manually, a mailing plan must be prepared. Any format can be used as long as the following information is included: • Customer name • Customer account number • Order (Statement of Mailing) serial number • control number(s) of each Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) in the mailing (there may be more than one Unaddressed ADS for a Delivery Facility, depending on the nature of the mailing, see Section 3.3 Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3) for more information) • Postal Code of the Delivery Facility listed on each Unaddressed ADS • volumes forwarded to each Delivery Facility. An Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is not required when the Electronic Shipping Tools 2.0 of EST or the Precision Targeter application is used. Refer to Section 4.1.2.1 Electronic Order (Statement of Mailing) (Electronic Shipping Tools [EST]) of Unaddressed Admail™ – Customer Guide for more information. NOTE: If the Order (Statement of Mailing) is submitted manually, a manual Order processing fee may apply. Contract prices cannot be accessed using a manual Order (Statement of Mailing). Manual Orders (Statements of Mailing) containing Contract prices will be subject to applicable Non-Contract prices upon deposit. The applicable volume, however, will still count toward the annual volume commitment when mailings are deposited at a Receipt Verification Unit (RVU). January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 6 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ 3 STEPS FOR PREPARING UNADDRESSED ADMAIL Mail that has met all the requirements for Unaddressed Admail (see Section 1.3 Key Requirements) goes through up to five steps for mail preparation: 1. Place the Mail Items in Equivalent-sized Bundles (Step 1). 2. Place the Bundles in Containers (Step 2). 3. Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3). 4. Label the Containers (Step 4) – Correct labelling ensures that mail is sent to the correct Delivery Facility. 5. Make Up and Label Monotainers and Pallets (Step 5) – Monotainers and pallets make it much easier to move the mail because it reduces the amount of handling and ensures the complete mailing arrives simultaneously at any one destination. 3.1 Place the Mail Items in Equivalent-sized Bundles (Step 1) 3.1.1 BUNDLING A “bundle” describes a number of mail items secured together by double strapping (using elastic bands, string or plastic straps). Shrink wrapping is not permitted for Unaddressed Admail. The maximum thickness of a bundle is shown in Table 2. Table 2: Bundling Specifications * ** MAXIMUM THICKNESS MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ITEMS* WEIGHT PER ITEM 100 mm (4 inches) 200 items Less than 500 g (17.6 oz) 200 mm (8 inches) 200 items 500 g–1,000 g** (17.6–35.3 oz) The maximum thickness takes precedence over the number of items. The last, or Residue bundle has no minimum number of items, although it still must follow the rules for maximum thickness. Applicable to Non-Letter Carrier Offices only. Placing the mail in bundles in the following manner assists in distributing the mail to the correct Delivery Facility. The mailing must be bundled in equal amounts of not more than 200 items in each bundle, not to exceed the thicknesses specified in Table 2. All bundles should contain equal quantities, except the last bundle of a mailing for each Delivery Facility, which may be smaller and is referred to as the Residue bundle. For example: • 1,255 flyers are requested to be delivered to “Anytown” Delivery Facility • The standard bundle size for the mailing is 200 items • The mail for “Anytown” would be prepared in six (6) bundles of 200 items and one (1) Residue bundle of 55 items. • (6 x 200) + 55 items = 1,255 items (flyers). January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 7 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ 3.1.2 STRAPPING Each bundle must be secured to prevent breaking during handling or while in transit. Double strapping of bundles is required when using elastic bands, string, or manually-applied plastic straps. Single mechanically-applied plastic strapping is only acceptable for Standard size items. Figure 4: Example of Double-Strapping double strapped bundle 3.2 Place the Bundles in Containers (Step 2) All items in a single mailing must be deposited in Canada Post supplied hardsided containers, Flexipack pouches, Customer-supplied containers (including boxes) pre-approved by Canada Post, or brick-piled (please refer to the Brick-piling Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide at canadapost.ca/mailpreparation). Unaddressed Admail must be placed in one or more containers for each Delivery Facility. The weight of each container (the container plus the mailing) must not exceed 22.7 kg (50 lb). 3.2.1 TYPES OF CONTAINERS Three (3) types of containers can be used for the movement of Unaddressed Admail through Canada Post’s mail distribution network: • Canada Post supplied hardsided containers (lettertainers and flats tubs) • Customer-supplied containers [including cardboard boxes not exceeding 535 mm (length) x 251 mm (width) x 303 mm (depth)] • Flexipack™ pouches The supply of Canada Post equipment is dependent on conditions and availability. In instances where Canada Post equipment is not available, Canada Post pre-approved Customer-supplied containers (e.g.: cardboard boxes) and/or pallets must be used. NOTE: Customers may access Canada Post equipment, when available, by contacting the National Equipment Container Facility (NECF) Order Desk by phone at 905.565.0480, by fax at 905.564.6830, by email at [email protected] or through a Regional Equipment Coordinator. Canada Post equipment may only be used for mailings of Canada Post products, services or shipments. The equipment remains the exclusive property of Canada Post and is not permitted for personal use. The Customer is responsible to ensure the equipment remains in good condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. When targeting multiple delivery facilities in a mailing, customers may vary the type of containers used (hardsided containers, boxes, Flexipack pouches or brick-piled pallets), provided the same type of container is used for each delivery facility. 3.2.1.1 Canada Post-supplied Hardsided Containers There are two (2) types of hardsided containers: lettertainers and flats tubs. 1. Lettertainers (as shown in Figure 5) may be used for Standard and Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items. 2. Flats tubs (as shown in Figure 6) must be used for Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items only. The maximum weight of a hardsided container (including the container and lid) and its contents cannot exceed 22.7 kg (50 lb). January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 8 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ All containers must be deposited with lids, except for containers prepared in a Level 1 (Delivery Facility or a Rural Delivery Facility) monotainer. These may be nested and deposited without lids. It is recommended that monotainers be covered with cardboard to protect the load, unless other local arrangements have been made with a Canada Post Representative. Figure 5: Lettertainer (may be used for Standard and Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items) Figure 6: Flats tub (for Oversize (O/S) Unaddressed Admail items only) Table 3 lists the specifications for hardsided containers. Table 3: Hardsided container specifications TYPE OF CONTAINER WEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT MAX WEIGHT (INCLUDING CONTAINER) Lettertainer 1.8 kg 535 mm (21.06 in) 251 mm (9.8 in) 156 mm (6.1 in) 22.7 kg (50 lb) Flats Tub 1.7 kg 405 mm (15.9 in) 240 mm (9.4 in) 303 mm (11.9 in) 22.7 kg (50 lb) Hardsided Container Fill Requirements All containers are to be filled as much as possible, without exceeding 22.7 kg. There are no minimum fill requirements when hard-sided containers are used. To maximize the use of container fill, for uneven bundles, items can be placed width wise or length wise in the container. When preparing containers, ensure items do not exceed the maximum height. NOTE: The minimum fill requirement for hardsided containers nested without lids is 50% of the container's capacity. 3.2.1.2 Flexipack™ Pouches Two (2) types of Flexipack pouches can be used for the movement of mail (as shown in Table 4): • small Flexipack pouches (241558) • large Flexipack pouches (241559). Table 4: Unaddressed Admail Flexipack pouch specifications TYPE WEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH MAX WEIGHT (INCLUDING POUCHES) Small Flexipack Pouches N/A 406 mm (16 in) 305 mm (12 in) 6 kg (13 lb) Large Flexipack Pouches N/A 610 mm (24 in) 483 mm (19 in) 11 kg (24 lb) January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 9 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ 3.2.1.3 Customer-supplied Containers Canada Post must pre-approve the use of other containers. Such containers must, at minimum, meet the following guidelines: • are sturdy, i.e., able to withstand normal handling during processing (sorting with other containers, transporting, opening, emptying, etc.) • made from non-toxic and environmentally friendly materials • have a dimension of 535 mm (length) x 251 mm (width) x 303 mm (depth), to ensure the container can easily be handled and transported by Canada Post equipment • have a maximum weight that does not exceed 22.7 kg (50 lb) for a box or a Customer-supplied container • must be labelled to Canada Post requirements • are disposable (since they cannot be returned) • do not resemble containers that are commonly used for disposal or recycling (e.g., garbage bags, recycling bins) • have removed any other labels containing addressing information. 3.3 Complete the Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) (Step 3) The Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS), (as shown in Figure 7), serves to identify the mailing and is attached to the Residue bundle for each Delivery Facility. It includes the specific delivery instructions, including the selected Forward Sortation Area (FSA) and route numbers. If the Order (Statement of Mailing) is submitted manually (instead of using EST) or the “Statement of Mailing (SOM) only” version of EST is used, the completed Unaddressed ADS for each Delivery Facility must be back stamped with the RVU stamp by the Receipt Verification Unit (RVU) or the office stamp by the Corporate Retail Counter, before the Customer attaches Part 3 to the Residue Bundle. Part 3 of the Unaddressed ADS is proof of payment by the Delivery Facility. NOTE: An Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip (ADS) is not required when the Fully Featured (EST online or EST 2.0), Precision Targeter application and Express Order Entry versions are used. Refer to Section 4.1.2.1 Electronic Order (Statement of Mailing) (Electronic Shipping Tools [EST]) of Unaddressed Admail™ – Customer Guide for more information. Figure 7: Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip, Form #40-076-527 Unaddressed Admail Delivery Slip Customer Identification Feuille de dépôt Médiaposte sans adresse Identification du client Customer Name Nom du client Customer/Acct No. N˚ du client/compte Mailed by Expédié par Customer/Acct No. N˚ du client/compte (Name and complete address) (nom et adresse complète) Upon receipt or/ou Sur réception Delivery Instructions Instructions de livraison Delivery Office Address Adresse du bureau de livraison FSA(s), Delivery Mode(s) RTA, mode(s) de and Number(s) livraison et numéro(s) Indicate specific FSA(s), Delivery Mode(s) and Number(s): 40-076-527 (07-09) Title of mail piece Titre de l’article Version specific Office of payment Coverage - Indicate if delivery required to: N˚ de déclaration de dépôt Weight per item (g) Poids par article (g) Items per bundle Articles par liasse Number of residue items Nombre des articles résiduaires Number of containers Nombre de conteneurs Number of bundles Nombre de liasses Total Number of items Nombre total des articles Houses Domiciles FOR CPC USE ONLY Receipt - Office of Delivery Signature January 14, 2013 Mailer Copy Year Année Premier jour Month Mois Day Jour All FSAs, Delivery Modes and Numbers Tous les RTA, modes de livraison et numéros Précisez les RTA, les modes de livraison et numéros : Version spécifique Bureau de paiement Statement of Mailing No. 0 000 000 000 Delivery Start Date Couverture - Indiquez le mode de distribution : Apartments Appartements Farms Fermes Standard Up to 30.5 X 15.24 cm (12” X 6”) Oversize 1 Up to 30.5 X 22.85 cm (12” X 9”) Surdimensionné 1 Jusqu’à Standard Jusqu’à 30,5 cm X 22,85 cm 30,5 cm X 15,24 cm (12 po X 9 po) (12 po X 6 po) À L’USAGE DE LA SCP SEULEMENT Réception - Bureau de livraison Delivery completed Livraison complétée Date Businesses Commerces Dimensions Size Selection Time Heure Signature Copie de l'expéditeur Version 1.1 Oversize 2 Up to 35.56 X 28 cm (14” X 11”) Surdimensionné 2 Jusqu’à 35,56 cm X 28 cm (14 po X 11 po) Date 1 Page 10 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ There are three (3) parts to the Unaddressed ADS: • Part 1: Mailer copy – The Customer keeps the first page of the Unaddressed ADS for their files. • Part 2: Attach to the Statement of Mailing – When the mailing is for 10 or fewer Delivery Facilities and EST is not used, the second page of the Unaddressed ADS must be stapled to the back of the SOM (see Section 2.7 Mailing and Distribution Plans for more information). If a Manifest is used, Part 2 of the Unaddressed ADS for the files may also be kept. • Part 3: Insert in the last container for each Delivery Facility – Attach the third page of the Unaddressed ADS to the Residue bundle, which is placed in the last container for each Delivery Facility. For example, if 40 containers are being sent to a Delivery Facility, the Residue bundle can be inserted with the Unaddressed ADS attached in the container labelled as 40 of 40. 3.4 Label the Containers (Step 4) All containers must be labelled to their destination based on the Householder Counts available on CD-ROM or on the Canada Post website at canadapost.ca/cpc2/addrm/hh/default-e.asp or the NPS (Level 1 – Delivery Facility). If EST is used, container labels are generated automatically. Correct labelling of containers ensures that mail is directed to the correct Delivery Facility. When using Canada Post hardsided containers, labels must be placed in the label holder before depositing at a Canada Post facility. 3.4.1 LABEL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS Container labels must be bilingual and include the service name (Unaddressed Admail). The label serves to identify the Delivery Facility; the mailing; and the service requirements. The following information is required: • Mailed by: Indicate the name and mailing address of the company preparing the mailing for deposit with Canada Post • Mailed on behalf of: The name and mailing address of the company that owns the mail item • Delivery Facility: The name of the Canada Post Delivery Facility as defined in the Canada Post Householder counts information available on CD-ROM or on the Canada Post website at canadapost.ca/cpc2/addrm/hh/ default-e.asp, or the NPS Level 1 • Number of Containers: Indicate the number of containers going to the same Delivery Facility in the format provided (e.g., 2 of 3 means that the container is the second of three containers for the Delivery Facility) • Delivery Start Date: Indicate the date that delivery is to begin. 3.4.2 PRODUCING LABELS Depending on the Customer’s preference, there are three (3) options for producing labels. They can be: • generated automatically when using the EST “Fully Featured” version of EST or the Precision Targeter application • prepared manually using Canada Post supplied labels or • created using Canada Post supplied blank labels. To order labels, contact the Canada Post Customer Relationship Network (1.888.550.6333 or 1.800.260.7678) and use the label form number to order labels. The label form numbers are listed in Table 5. January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 11 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ Table 5: Unaddressed Admail, Form Numbers for Labels DESCRIPTION FORM NUMBER ORDERING INFORMATION Peel-Off Label (supplied by Canada Post) #33-086-523 (99-12) LVM/GEC (white stock with routing detail printed in black ink); #33-086-691and #33-086-723 LVM/GEC (white stock with routing detail printed in black ink) Order from the Canada Post Customer Relationship Network 1.888.550.6333 1.800.260.7678 or online at Continuous Self-adhesive Label #34-099-120 (00-07) LVM/GEC (white stock with black ink) canadapost.ca/obc Self-adhesive labels can be affixed to Customer-supplied containers such as boxes. NOTE: 3.4.3 Large-volume mailers may choose between producing labels individually or in continuous strips (1 up, 2 up, etc.) as best suited to the intended overprinting process. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRODUCING LABELS Labels must fit (or be folded to fit) into label holders and be easily extracted from the label holders. For Customersupplied containers, place labels in the same location on each container: on the top or the side of the container. 3.4.4 CUSTOMER-GENERATED LABEL If using the Unaddressed Admail Peel Off Label (#33-086-523 [as shown in Figure 8], #33-086-691[as shown in Figure 10]) or #33-086-723 [as shown in Figure 10]), simply detach the tractor feed and insert the label into the label holder without removing the adhesive label from the protective backing (as shown in Figure 8). Figure 8: Label #33-086-523 Tractor Feed When using the Unaddressed Admail adhesive label (# 33-086-523), simply detach the tractor feed and insert the label into the label holder. Do not remove adhesive label from the protective backing. January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 12 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ Self-adhesive labels such as label #33-086-691 (Figure 9) and #33-086-723 (Figure 10) can be affixed to Customer-supplied containers such as boxes. Figure 9: Label #33-086-691 Figure 10: Label #33-086-723 C8000001292 ABC COMPANY LTD 0000000 0000000 ABC COMPANY LTD 123 MAIN ST HOMETOWN NF A1A 9Z9 3.4.5 LABELLING HARDSIDED CONTAINERS The Unaddressed Admail label must be completed (Form #33-086-523, #33-086-691 or #33-086-723) and placed in the label holder for each container. 3.4.6 LABELLING CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED CONTAINERS The Unaddressed Admail adhesive label must be completed (Form #33-086-523, #33-086-691 or #33-086-723) and affixed to each container or Flexipack pouch. Place the label on the top or the side and in the same location of each container. For Flexipack pouches, affix the labels on the designated labelling area on each pouch. January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 13 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ 3.5 Make Up and Label Monotainers and Pallets (Step 5) Use of monotainers or pallets is optional for Unaddressed Admail, but Canada Post encourages the consolidation of Customer-supplied containers (including boxes), Flexipack pouches, or Canada Post supplied hardsided containers by using monotainers or pallets. (Monotainers are preferable for consolidating Flexipack pouches). When pallets are used to consolidate Flexipack pouches, Gaylord-type packaging must be used to stabilize the pallets. A monotainer (as shown in Figure 11) is a large, collapsible, steel-frame container provided by Canada Post. During peak periods, such as Christmas, the number of monotainers requested may not be available. Monotainers and pallets maintain the integrity of the mail items that are placed on one (1) Order (Statement of Mailing) or intended for the same destination (e.g., all mail items for Vancouver arrive on one (1) pallet). This reduces the amount of handling and helps ensure a complete mailing arrives at its destination at the same time. A pallet (also referred to as a skid) is a wooden platform used for the conveyance of Customer-supplied or Canada Post supplied hardsided containers. Mailers may use Canada Post reusable plastic pallets as a shipping unit for the following services (based on availability): • brick-piled Unaddressed Admail (refer to the Brick-piling Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide at canadapost.ca/mailpreparation) • containerized Unaddressed Admail. Reusable plastic pallets meet all of the above requirements and are available free of charge with a minimum order of 40 pallets. Reusable plastic pallets have economic, environmental and handling advantages over wooden pallets. NOTE 1: Customers may access Canada Post equipment, when available, by contacting the National Equipment Container Facility (NECF) Order Desk by phone at 905.565.0480, by fax at 905.564.6830, by email at [email protected] or through a Regional Equipment Coordinator. Canada Post equipment may only be used for mailings of Canada Post products, services or shipments. The equipment remains the exclusive property of Canada Post and is not permitted for personal use. The Customer is responsible to ensure the equipment remains in good condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. 2: To order reusable plastic pallets, Customers must have an active Canada Post Agreement (for any service). Figure 11: Monotainer January 14, 2013 Wooden Block Pallet Canada Post Reusable Plastic Pallet Version 1.1 Page 14 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ Containers may be consolidated into monotainers or on pallets. NOTE: If mailing heavier items, the weight of the load determines what is a complete pallet or monotainer: the items, container and shipping unit combined cannot weigh more than 900 kg. Table 6: Monotainer and Pallet Specifications SPECIFICATION PALLET MONOTAINER Length 1.22 m (48”) 1.322 m (52”) Width 1.02 m (40”) 1.067 m (42”) Load requirements (including mail and shipping unit) Maximum height and weight • height: 1.5 m (59”) including the height of the pallet - • height: 1.115 m (43.8”) base and cap • Contents may be stacked up to • weight: 900 kg (Canada Post reusable plastic pallet 25 mm below the top of the weighs 9 kg) monotainer. • weight 900 kg (monotainer weighs 97 kg) Minimum height and weight • mail must be at least 500 mm (excluding height of the • mail must fill at least 50% of the height of the monotainer pallet) for 18 lettertainers or 12 flats tubs for mail (18 lettertainers or 12 flats destined within the province of deposit and 75% of tubs) for mail destined within the height (27 lettertainers or 18 flats tubs) for mail the province of deposit and destined outside the province of deposit 75% of the height (27 Ì for brick-piled mailings, refer to the Brick-piling lettertainers or 18 flats tubs) for Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide at mail destined outside the canadapost.ca/mailpreparation province of deposit Other requirements • pallets are securely fastened and structurally sound • stretch-wrapping required three (3) times around the pallet as well as the pallet load • if using wooden pallets, it is recommended that the block design be used (see diagram in Figure 11) • pallets must not have critical defects, i.e. exposed nails, significant splits, missing wood, decay and damaged/ jagged members • top surface of the pallet must be flat and stable to enable the mail to be safely loaded/unloaded without tipping or sliding • pallets must withstand temperatures of -40°C to 40°C and severe weather conditions such as rain, snow, ice and humidity • should allow four-way entry by a Canada Post forklift and two-way entry by a Canada Post hand jack (to handle pallet with no bottom deck board obstruction) • openings for forks shall be: a min. of 102 mm (4”) high on opposite sides of the pallet that do not have bottom deck boards; and a minimum of 89 mm (3.5”) for opposite sides that have bottom deck boards • metal strapping is not permitted • pallets shall conform to: Ì ASTM - D1185 - Standard Test Methods for Pallets and related Structures Employed in Materials Handling and Shipping Ì ISO-8611 - Pallets for Materials Handling - Flat Pallets- Part 3: Maximum working Loads Ì Uniform Standard for Wood Pallets by National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (U.S.A.). January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 15 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ SPECIFICATION PALLET MONOTAINER • distance across forks: max. 686 mm (27”) Critical dimensions of Canada Post Corporation MHE equipment • distance between forks: min. 204 mm (8”) used for handling pallets • height of the lowered fork: max. 89 mm (3.5”) 3.5.1 USING THE NPS TO MAKE UP MONOTAINERS AND PALLETS If consolidation of Customer-supplied containers, Canada Post supplied hardsided containers or Flexipack pouches using pallets or monotainers is chosen, the following illustrations show how to use the NPS for container consolidation. Containers may be consolidated into monotainers or onto pallets for all four levels of the NPS (as shown in Figure 12). Flexipack pouches may be consolidated into monotainers or onto pallets for level 1 of the NPS as shown in Table 7. NOTE: Customers may deposit mailings that include a portion for local delivery and the remaining portion requiring transportation; however they must be prepared in separate container(s), monotainer(s), or pallet(s), when applicable. Table 7: Acceptable consolidation levels for Flexipack pouches An entire Unaddressed Admail mailing destined to an urban or rural area (Level 1 NPS) - including transportation and direct deposits. * DIRECT DEPOSIT (TRANSPORTATION NOT REQUIRED) LEVEL 1 DELIVERY FACILITY (NPS) LEVEL 2 URBAN (NPS) LEVEL 3 DCF (NPS) LEVEL 4 FCP (NPS) Yes Yes No Yes* Yes* Yes Yes Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes Yes Yes* Yes* Yes* Acceptable when targeting rural delivery installations. Visit canadapost.ca/uasupportdocuments for a list of rural FSA. Nesting of Hardsided Containers without Lids Customers preparing mailings in hardsided containers for a direct Urban Delivery Facility or a Rural Delivery Facility (both Level 1) monotainer may nest hardsided containers without lids. It is recommended that full monotainers be covered with cardboard to protect the load. When using pallets (Canada Post reusable plastic pallets or wooden pallets), lids must be used and nesting of hardsided containers is not acceptable. January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 16 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ Figure 12: NPS Levels LEVEL 1 URBAN DELIVERY FACILITY/ RURAL DELIVERY FACILITY LEVEL 2 CITY LEVEL 3 DCF LEVEL 4 FCP Customers that have sufficient hardsided containers or Customer-supplied containers to fill a monotainer or pallet can make an Urban Delivery Facility or a Rural Delivery Facility (both Level 1) monotainer or pallet. Customers can also consolidate direct Urban or rural delivery facility containers using the National Presortation Schematic (NPS) to levels 1-4. Mailings may also be containerized using Unaddressed Admail Flexipack pouches, when they are deposited directly at a Delivery Installation and do not require transportation or when consolidated at the Delivery Facility Level 1 (NPS) and inducted at a RVU or a Retail Outlet. Figure 13 shows the label that would be produced when there are enough containers to fill a monotainer or pallet for K1P, K1R and K2P (see Section 3.5.2 Labelling Monotainers and Pallets for more information). Figure 13: Sample Illustration of the NPS FSA LEVEL 1 DELIVERY FACILITY K2S K2S 1A0 STITTSVILLE ON LEVEL 2 CITY CONSOLIDATION K1P K1R K2P K1L K1M K1N K1L 5A0 OTTAWA ON STN VANIER LEVEL 4 FORWARD CONSOLIDATION POINT (FCP) K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON DCF K0A K1G 2C0 OTTAWA ON LCD CENTRETOWN LEVEL 3 DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FACILITY (DCF) K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON FWD K1G 0A0 OTTAWA ON UNADDRESSED ADMAIL K1G 2C0 OTTAWA ON LCD CENTRETOWN January 14, 2013 NPS Routing Information Version 1.1 Page 17 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ If there are not enough containers to make an Urban Delivery Facility or a Rural Delivery Facility (both NPS Level 1) monotainer or pallet, the next option is to consolidate containers for more than one Urban Delivery Facility (as indicated by brackets of inclusion on the NPS) to make a City Consolidation (Level 2) monotainer or pallet. For example, consolidate containers for K1P, K1R and K2P with containers for K1L, K1M and K1N (as shown in Figure 14). Figure 14: FSA LEVEL 1 DELIVERY FACILITY K2S K2S 1A0 STITTSVILLE ON LEVEL 2 CITY CONSOLIDATION K1G 2C0 OTTAWA ON LCD CENTRETOWN K1L K1M K1N K1L 5A0 OTTAWA ON STN VANIER LEVEL 4 FORWARD CONSOLIDATION POINT (FCP) K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON DCF K0A K1P K1R K2P LEVEL 3 DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FACILITY (DCF) K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON FWD K1G 0A0 OTTAWA ON UNADDRESSED ADMAIL NPS Routing Information K1G 0A0 OTTAWA ON If there are not enough containers to meet the minimum fill requirement of a monotainer or pallet, for City Consolidation, determine whether DCF Consolidation is permitted for the next level. If it is permitted in the NPS Routing Information, consolidate containers with other Urban and/or Rural Delivery Facilities (as indicated by brackets of inclusion on the NPS), to make a DCF (Level 3) monotainer or pallet. For example, consolidate containers for K7K and K7L with those for K0H (as shown in Figure 15). Figure 15: FSA LEVEL 1 DELIVERY FACILITY K2S K2S 1A0 STITTSVILLE ON LEVEL 2 CITY CONSOLIDATION K7L 1X0 KINGSTON ON STN MAIN K7M K7N K7P K7M 5E0 KINGSTON ON STN A LEVEL 4 FORWARD CONSOLIDATION POINT (FCP) K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON DCF K0A K7K K7L LEVEL 3 DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FACILITY (DCF) K7L 1X0 KINGSTON ON K0H 9Z0 KINGSTON ON DCF K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON FWD K0H K1P K1R K2P K1G 2C0 OTTAWA ON LCD CENTRETOWN K1L K1M K1N K1L 5A0 OTTAWA ON STN VANIER K1G 0A0 OTTAWA ON UNADDRESSED ADMAIL NPS Routing Information K0H 9Z0 KINGSTON ON DCF January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 18 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ If DCF consolidation is not permitted or if there are not enough containers for DCF consolidation, consolidate containers with other Urban and/or Rural Delivery Facilities (as indicated by brackets of inclusion on the NPS), to make an FCP (Level 4) monotainer or pallet. For example, consolidate all of the above with containers for K2S and K0A (as shown in Figure 16). Figure 16: FSA LEVEL 1 DELIVERY FACILITY K2S K2S 1A0 STITTSVILLE ON LEVEL 2 CITY CONSOLIDATION K7L 1X0 KINGSTON ON STN MAIN K7M K7N K7P K7M 5E0 KINGSTON ON STN A LEVEL 4 FORWARD CONSOLIDATION POINT (FCP) K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON DCF K0A K7K K7L LEVEL 3 DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FACILITY (DCF) K7L 1X0 KINGSTON ON K0H 9Z0 KINGSTON ON DCF K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON FWD K0H K1P K1R K2P K1G 2C0 OTTAWA ON LCD CENTRETOWN K1L K1M K1N K1L 5A0 OTTAWA ON STN VANIER K1G 0A0 OTTAWA ON UNADDRESSED ADMAIL NPS Routing Information K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON FWD 3.5.2 LABELLING MONOTAINERS AND PALLETS Labelling monotainers and pallets ensures that mail is directed to the appropriate work centre within a Canada Post facility. All pallets and monotainers must be labelled. Each label must measure 216 mm x 279 mm (8.5 in x 11 in), have white with black lettering and must include the following information (as shown in Figure 17): • Service name (Unaddressed Admail) • NPS routing information, as follows: Ì facility Postal Code (e.g. K0A 9Z0) Ì facility name (e.g., OTTAWA) Ì province abbreviation (e.g., ON), and Ì routing designation (e.g., DCF). January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 19 Mail Preparation and Presortation Guide – Unaddressed Admail™ Figure 17 shows what information should be on a label for a monotainer or pallet. Figure 17: Reserved for Customer Information Service Name UNADDRESSED ADMAIL 216 mm (8.5") length Facility Postal Code K0A 9Z0 OTTAWA ON DCF 279 mm (11") width Facility Name Routing Designation Province Abbreviation Choose a font size large enough to use the entire label. The destination plant must be visibly larger than other information, including Customer information. Each monotainer must have at least one (1) label [two (2) are recommended] and each pallet must have two (2) labels (see Figure 18). Figure 18: Labels Attached to Monotainers and Pallets Label(s) Monotainer 4 Labels Stretch-wrapped Pallet ADDITIONAL RESOURCES For more information on service qualifications and requirements for Canada Post’s services, please refer to: • Unaddressed Admail Customer Guide For information and tools designed to assist you in preparing mailings for deposit to approved Canada Post facilities, please refer to: • FSA and Urban and Rural Delivery Area Maps • Data & Targeting Solutions • Householder Counts for Urban and Rural Delivery • Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) • Container label artwork. January 14, 2013 Version 1.1 Page 20