Operation & Service Manual Installation Introduction This document gives the correct rules to follow in order to correctly install the VIENTO 200 / 300 / 350 units. SAFETY FIRST MANDATORY BEFORE ANY ELECTRICAL OPERATION: DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY: - First remove the battery ground (-)
3. Check if the box content corresponds to the bill of material on the packaging. Condenser Evaporator Mounting kit Cab command In the event of any abnormality (missing, damaged part or part number etc), fill in the form "Advance Warning, DOA, Claim" Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #5/54...
Take care not to obstruct the air intakes on the evaporator section and the ventilation ducts. For any mobile partition installation, contact our Technical Department or refer to the following chart: MODELS Evaporator MXS 600 Viento 200 MXS 850 500 mm MXS 850 Viento 300 150 mm MXL 850...
Before box preparation and unit installation commences, protect the vehicle roof and the refrigeration box floor (cover, cardboard…). There are 3 possibilities to fit the unit: Roof top Nosemount Roof cut mounting Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #7/54...
2. Mark out the 4 fixing holes and the electrical harness and hoses hole 3. Drill the fixing holes. drill ∅ 10 mm 4. For roof top mounting: drill a hole ∅ 80 mm to pass hoses and harnesses. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #8/54...
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Roof top and cut mounting 5. Install the 4 silent blocks: put silicone to waterproof on the bottom. put silicone to waterproof on the 4 screws before to install the host unit. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #9/54...
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6. To pass harnesses and hoses between condenser and evaporator, drill the electrical harness and hoses hole. Roof cut mounting : on vertical face of the vehicle Roof top mounting: on the roof of the body (refer to bodybuilder drawing) Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #10/54...
1. Present the drilling template – not supplied (refer to the bodybuilder drawing) 2. Mark out fixing and electrical harness and hoses holes. 3. Drill the fixing holes - drill ∅ 10 mm 4. Drill the electrical harness and hoses hole. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #11/54...
If needed, use the fixing material adapted to reinforcement done by the bodybuilder. If you don't have reinforcement, you will have to use mushrooms (refer to section "Mushrooms" page 16). Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #12/54...
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Operation & Service Manual Installation Box preparation Drilling Evaporator If body reinforced, install the insert using the adapted tool (manual or pneumatic). Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #13/54...
RECOMMENDATIONS A descent of MINIMUM 10 cm must be applied between the drain water hoses pipe and the hoses inside the body to help to drain water out. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #15/54...
3. From box outside, countersink with a circular slitting saw ∅ 22 mm. RECOMMENDATIONS Take care not to damage the ∅ 12,5 mm drilling of the box internal skin. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #16/54...
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E': internal skin thickness Mushroom in place 1. mushroom 2. silicon gasket 3. skin of external box 4. polyurethane foam 5. skin of internal box 6. evaporator upper side 7. washer 8. screw M12 Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #17/54...
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2. Put mushrooms in holes previously realized in box roof. 3. With a mallet, slightly crush the silicon gasket. 4. Follow silent block installation. Take care to clean silent block surface for a better sticking/water proof ness. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #18/54...
Operation & Service Manual Installation Unit installation 1. Remove the grill: remove the 4 fixing screws remove the grill Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #19/54...
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3 rear fixing screws push the cover and remove it. RECOMMENDATIONS Do not try to un-tight the 2 front screws of top cover. They are part of the caplocks system. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #20/54...
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6. Roof top and roof cut mounting installation: Fix the unit with the 4 silent blocks and bolts delivered in the packaging. 7. Nosemount installation: Fix the unit with the 4 bolts. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #21/54...
2. Using the adapted tool, put the evaporator facing the fixing holes previously drilled. 3. Check the minimum distance between the rear of the evaporator and the box is correct (refer to the chart p6) 4. Tighten the screws. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #22/54...
To fit hoses and electrical harnesses, use as much as possible RSGU clamps. To protect hoses and electrical harnesses, use adequate rubber funnels to avoid cutting with metallic corners. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #23/54...
Always insure that minimum radius is respected. Provide Wrong installation a radius as big as possible to avoid constriction. Minimum curve radius Module 6 80 mm Module 8 95 mm Module 10 110 mm Module 12 130 mm Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #24/54...
1. Cut the hose at the right length with appropriate tool. 2. Put POE oil on the connector on fitting. 3. Widen hose clearance with adapted tool before to insert double-clic clamp. 4. Insert double-clic clamp on the hose. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #25/54...
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Operation & Service Manual Installation Unit hoses Preparation 5. Lubricate the fitting. 6. Don't forget to remove the hose cap. 7. Insert connector in the hose. 8. Crimp the double-click clamp with appropriate crimping tool. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #26/54...
Operation & Service Manual Installation Unit connection 1. Run the electrical harnesses and ignition cable inside the vehicle body. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #27/54...
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Remove caps from the hoses JUST before connecting in order to avoid too much moisture in the circuit. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #28/54...
Always check that O-ring is still in place. If O- ring is missing, put a new one in place. 4 hoses have to be connected on the unit: Oil return line High pressure line Liquid line Hot gas line Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #29/54...
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Refrigeration hoses 4. Connect the OIL RETURN HOSE to the oil separator (lower fitting) to the compressor. 5. Connect the HIGH PRESSURE LINE to the oil separator – upper fitting – to the Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #30/54...
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8. Re-install the Hot Gas valve solenoid. 9. Connect the LIQUID LINE HOSE to the filter drier. RECOMMENDATIONS 45° fitting recommended if lateral outlet needed. GENERALY, use the appropriate fitting depending on the installation. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #31/54...
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Operation & Service Manual Installation Unit connection Refrigeration hoses 10. Attach regularly all hoses, harnesses with plastic tie- wraps. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #32/54...
- Liquid line - Hot gas line - Fan motor wires - RAT cable - Injection valve if so equipped 2. Prepare hoses as described in section "Unit hoses / Preparation - p25". Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #33/54...
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(∅8 – module 6) to the drain pan serpentin inlet. 5. Install fitting and connect the LIQUID LINE (∅8 – module 6) to the Thermostatic Expansion Valve inlet (through the heat exchanger). 6. Attach all hoses with plastic tie-wraps. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #34/54...
Operation & Service Manual Installation Evaporator connection RAT sensor 7. With the ∅6 clamp, install the RAT sensor. 8. Connect together evaporator fan connectors. 9. Put the bottom skin in place. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #35/54...
11. Connect the drain water hoses between drain water pipes and evaporator water tubes. 12. Fix tie-wrap sockets to maintain drain tubes in the right position. 13. Insulate the two holes with silicone. 14. Instal the two evaporator sides. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #36/54...
3. Run battery cable through the floor. 4. Run the cab command and ignition cable to the dashboard. 5. Install a capping (not supplied) to cover the hoses and harness. 6. Insulate the water drain hose. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #37/54...
Protect or move the harness away from metallic corners of the chassis. Avoid connecting the harness to/or in contact with heating source. Avoid connecting the harness to parts that may cause vibrations. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #38/54...
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Maximum temperature of exposure: 70°C (158°F) The cab command MUST NOT be located behind the screen (T° too high and obstruction of windscreen). Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #39/54...
Avoid connecting the harness to/or in contact with heating source. Avoid connecting the harness to parts that may cause vibrations. Do not secure the unit harness to the vehicle harness or piping Avoid drilling the vehicle frame. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #40/54...
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Operation & Service Manual Installation Compressor connection 4. Connect the HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. 5. Connect the SUCTION PRESSURE HOSE. 6. Connect the OIL RETURN HOSE if available (under the compressor). Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #41/54...
Take care to place correctly the thermostat in order to have a good contact with the fitting. 8. Fit injection thermostat wires and compressor clutch wires in a retractable sleeve. 9. Insert terminals in the injection thermostat. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #42/54...
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Operation & Service Manual Installation Compressor connection Injection thermostat 10. Protect the wires with sleeve. 11. Maintain all cables with plastic tie-wraps. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #43/54...
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5. Strip the + battery (35mm red) and the fuse holder for the + microprocessor positive. 6. Using a crimping tool, install the (125A) fuse supplied with the mounting kit. NOTE : Soft-solder is recommended. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #44/54...
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NOTE : Soft-solder is recommended. 9. Install the 80 amps fuse holder as closed as possible from the 12 Vdc battery. 10. Put grease on the fuse holder connections. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #45/54...
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11. Install the 80 amps fuse in the fuse holder. 12. Install protection cap on the fuse. 13. Connect unit ground (-) to the vehicle chassis. 14. Re-connect the ground (-) of the vehicle battery. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #46/54...
5. Connect the nitrogen to the manifold gauges. 6. Put 15 bar (219 psi) in the circuit. 7. Use bubbles water on all refrigeration fittings 8. No bubbles formation means that the circuit is tight. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #47/54...
2. Start the vacuum pump. 3. Apply "Triple evacuation" process (refer to refrigeration training module) 4. Stop the vacuum pump. 5. Check if vacuum is complete with vacuumeter. (refer to refrigeration training module) Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #48/54...
5. Open liquid valve on refrigerant cylinder and allow the liquid refrigerant to flow into the unit until the correct weight of refrigerant has been added as indicated by weight scale. Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #49/54...
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Operation & Service Manual Installation Commissioning Refrigerant charge 6. When refrigerant cylinder weight (scale) indicates that the correct charge has been added, close the manifold valves. Refrigerant charge ± Viento 200 0.85 Kg ± Viento 300 1 Kg ± Viento 350...
& whilst in operation which is why it is important it is correctly set-up on commissioning. Adjustment has to be done: Road operation Heat or defrost mode Compressor speed at 2400 rpm Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #51/54...
To raise the suction pressure : turn the setting screw clockwise To lower the suction pressure: turn the setting screw counterclockwise. CPR adjustment R134a R404A Viento 200 3 bar 2.7 bar jam nut settting screw Viento 300 2.2 bar 1,85 bar 1.25 bar...
The superheat is the temperature difference between T1 (Temperature measured at remote bulb location) and P2 (Evaporation temperature of the last liquid drop). T1 : Temperature at remote bulb location P2 : Evaporator outlet pressure S : Superheat Carrier Transicold Europe 31/03/07 Viento - Installation/Rev- #53/54...
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Turn anti-clockwise to increase flow & decrease superheat Turn clockwise to decrease flow and increase superheat. TXV adjustment 8°C at box temperature 0°C Viento 200 (14.4°F at box T° : 32°F) Viento 300 4°C at box temperature -20°C Viento 350 (7.2°F at box T° : -4°F)