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How To Use This Guide
Please take a few minutes to read this page. It explains the content and structure of this guide. This will make it easier
for you to find the information you need. Reading and understanding each section prior to installing a Thermo King
Vehicle Powered Truck Refrigeration System will help make for a successful installation.
SSeeccttiioonn 11 -- IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn
Explains the objective of this guide.
SSeeccttiioonn 22 -- SSaaffeettyy PPrreeccaauuttiioonnss
Contains general safety information to follow when installing and servicing a Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck unit.
SSeeccttiioonn 33 -- RReeqquuiirreedd TToooollss
Contains a list of tools required to properly install Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck units.
SSeeccttiioonn 44 -- UUnniitt IInnssttaallllaattiioonn SSttaannddaarrddss aanndd PPrroocceedduurreess
Contains unit mounting standards and procedures along with cargo box requirements, unit mounting hardware,
grades, and torque specifications.
SSeeccttiioonn 55 -- CCoommpprreessssoorr SSeelleeccttiioonn aanndd IInnssttaallllaattiioonn SSttaannddaarrddss
Describes how to select the correct compressor for your application. It also covers; speed calculations, oil requirements,
pulley and belt selection, belt alignment compressor installation and torque specifications.
SSeeccttiioonn 66 -- RReeffrriiggeerraattiioonn HHoossee aanndd FFiittttiinnggss SSttaannddaarrddss
Describes how to properly fabricate, route and secure hoses. It also covers how to choose and install fittings and how to
tighten them to the proper torque specifications.
SSeeccttiioonn 77 -- EElleeccttrriiccaall SSttaannddaarrddss
Describes how to properly connect the harnesses to the unit’s individual components and the vehicle’s electrical
system. It also covers main fuse installation, harness routing, harness securing and ground connections.
SSeeccttiioonn 88 -- EEvvaappoorraattoorr DDrraaiinn HHoossee SSttaannddaarrddss
Describes the standards for installing evaporator drain hoses and heater resistance wires.
SSeeccttiioonn 99 -- CCoonnffiigguurriinngg SSooffttwwaarree aanndd CCoonnttrroolllleerr PPrroocceedduurreess
Describes the procedures for controller installation, Firmware installation, uploading configuration files, and modifying
customer specific settings.
SSeeccttiioonn 1100 -- SSyysstteemm EEvvaaccuuaattiioonn PPrroocceedduurreess
Describes the correct procedures for evacuating the refrigeration system using either a 2-point, 3-point or 4-point gauge
and manifold connections.
SSeeccttiioonn 1111 -- SSyysstteemm LLeeaakk CChheecckk PPrroocceedduurreess
Describes the correct procedures for checking the refrigeration system for leaks prior to charging with refrigerant.
SSeeccttiioonn 1122 -- SSyysstteemm CChhaarrggiinngg PPrroocceedduurreess
Describes the correct procedures for charging the refrigeration system.
SSeeccttiioonn 1133 -- UUnniitt PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee AAddjjuussttmmeennttss
Describes which units are equipped with SPR and CPR valves, definitions of the valves, and why they must be adjusted
for optimum unit performance.
SSeeccttiioonn 1144 -- CCoommmmiissssiioonniinngg aanndd PPrree--DDeelliivveerryy IInnssppeeccttiioonn ((PPDDII)) FFoorrmmss
Describes how the Commissioning and PDI forms helps assure Thermo King equipment is installed with the highest
degree of quality, reliability and durability to meet or exceed the expectations of our customers resulting in total
customer satisfaction.
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