Maintenance Inspection Schedule
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Electrical
•••Inspect battery terminals and electrolyte level.
•••Inspect wire harness for damaged wires or connections.
••••Check operation of damper door (closes on defrost initiation and
opens on defrost termination).
• Inspect alternator wire connections for tightness.
— Inspect electric motor, replace bearings yearly or every 6,000 hours.
Refrigeration
••••Check refrigerant level.
•••Check for proper suction pressure.
•••Check throttling valve regulating pressure.
• Check compressor oil level and condition.
• Check compressor efficiency and pump down refrigeration system.
— Replace dehydrator and check discharge and suction pressure every
two (2) years.
Structural
••••Visually inspect unit for fluid leaks.
••••Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose or broken parts (includes air
ducts and bulkheads).
•••Inspect tapered roller bearing fanshaft and idlers for leakage and
bearing wear (noise).
•••Clean entire unit including condenser and evaporator coils and
defrost drains.
•••Check all unit and fuel tank mounting bolts, brackets, lines, hoses,
etc.
•••Check evaporator damper door adjustment and operation.
Host Unit (Continued)
Pretrip
Every
1,500
Hours
Every
3,000
Hours*
Annual/
4,500
Hours
Inspect/Service These Items
* 3,000 hours or two years, whichever occurs first.
Remote Evaporator(s)
Pretrip
Every
1,500
Hours
Every
3,000
Hours*
Annual/
4,500
Hours
Inspect/Service These Items
Electrical
•••Inspect wire harness for damaged wires or connections.
•••Inspect/replace DC fan motors.
Structural
••••Visually inspect unit for fluid leaks.
••••Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose, or broken parts.
•••Clean entire unit including evaporator coils and defrost drains.
• Check all unit mounting bolts, brackets, lines, hoses, etc.