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Operator's Manual
TriPac
®
Evolution
Revision B
T T K K 5 5 5 5 7 7 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 9 9 - - O O P P - - E E N N
October 2020

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual TriPac ® Evolution Revision B T T K K 5 5 5 5 7 7 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 9 9 - - O O P P - - E E N N October 2020...
  • Page 2: M M A A N N U U A A L L P P R R E E - - T T R R I I P P I I N N S S P P E E C C T T I I O O N

    Introduction This manual is published for informational purposes only and the information furnished herein should not be considered as all-inclusive or meant to cover all contingencies. If more information is required, consult your Thermo King Service Directory for the location and telephone number of the local dealer.
  • Page 3 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Customer Satisfaction Survey Let your voice be heard! Your feedback will help improve our manuals. The survey is accessible through any internet-connected device with a web browser.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents S S a a f f e e t t y y ....................... . 7 7 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice .
  • Page 5 T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s High Output Heater........21 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
  • Page 6: P P O O W W E E R R I I N N V V E E R R T T E E R R ( ( O O P P T T I I O O N

    T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Alarm Notification ........34 Clearing Alarm Codes .
  • Page 7: Danger, Warning, Caution, And Notice

    Safety Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice Thermo King® recommends that all service be performed by a Thermo King dealer and to be aware of several general safety practices. Safety advisories appear throughout this manual as required (refer to examples below). Your personal safety and the proper operation of this unit depend upon the strict observance of these precautions.
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Safety Precautions Thermo King recommends all services be performed by a Thermo King dealer. However, there are several general safety practices you should be aware of: D D A A N N G G E E R R F F i i r r e e H H a a z z a a r r d d ! ! Always turn the TriPac system OFF at the HMI Control Panel On/Off button while the truck is being refueled.
  • Page 9: Refrigerant Oil Hazards

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Refrigerant Oil Hazards Observe the following when working with or around refrigerant oil. W W A A R R N N I I N N G G P P e e r r s s o o n n a a l l P P r r o o t t e e c c t t i i v v e e E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t ( ( P P P P E E ) ) R R e e q q u u i i r r e e d d ! ! Protect your eyes from contact with refrigerant oil.
  • Page 10: First Aid

    S S a a f f e e t t y y First Aid R R E E F F R R I I G G E E R R A A N N T T • E E y y e e s s : : For contact with liquid, immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water and get prompt medical attention.
  • Page 11: Electrical Hazards

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Take IMMEDIATE action after a person has received an electrical shock. Get quick medical assistance, if possible. The source of the shock must be quickly stopped, by either shutting off the power or removing the victim.
  • Page 12: Battery Installation And Cable Routing

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Battery Installation and Cable Routing W W A A R R N N I I N N G G H H a a z z a a r r d d o o f f E E x x p p l l o o s s i i o o n n ! ! An improperly installed battery could result in a fire, explosion, or injury.
  • Page 13: Safety Decals

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Safety Decals Figure 1. Danger Nameplate Figure 2. Warning Nameplate Figure 3. Caution Nameplate TK 55711-19-OP-EN...
  • Page 14 Unit Description The Thermo King TriPac Evolution APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) provides auxiliary heating, cooling temperature management that allows drivers to reduce unnecessary truck engine idling, conserve diesel fuel and save money. TriPac Evolution provides truck engine preheating, battery charging and truck cab sleeper compartment climate control.
  • Page 15: U U N N I I T T D D E E S S C C R R I I P P T T I I O O N

    U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n TriPac Standard Features • Easy to operate Human Machine Interface (HMI) Controller •...
  • Page 16: Auxiliary Power Unit (Apu)

    U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) The TriPac Evolution APU is mounted onto the side of the tractor’s frame rails and contains the diesel engine, air conditioning compressor, alternator and engine On/Off switch.
  • Page 17: Evaporator

    U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n Evaporator The Air Conditioning evaporator is typically installed under the bunk in the truck cab sleeper compartment.
  • Page 18: Hmi Controller

    U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n HMI Controller D D A A N N G G E E R R F F i i r r e e H H a a z z a a r r d d ! ! Always turn the TriPac system OFF at the HMI Control Panel On/Off button while the truck is being refueled.
  • Page 19: Control Box

    U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n Figure 10. Engine On/Off Switch Control Box The control box is typically located in the bunk area. The control box contains the circuit board and operates on 12 Volt DC supplied by the truck batteries.
  • Page 20: Tripac Options

    U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n TriPac Options Driver Convenience Package Includes 1,800 watt inverter and two GFI receptacles. 120 amp alternator provides quicker battery charging under heavy loads.
  • Page 21: High Output Heater

    U U n n i i t t D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n High Output Heater 13,600 BTU heater for drivers operating in northern climates is available as an option.
  • Page 22: Before Starting The Tripac Unit

    Manual Pre-Trip Inspection Pre-trip inspections are an important part of a preventative maintenance program designed to minimize operating problems and breakdowns. Perform this pre-trip inspection before every trip. I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Contact your nearest Thermo King Dealer immediately if problems are found.
  • Page 23: Hmi Control Panel

    Operating Instructions HMI Control Panel The HMI (Human Machine Interface) Control Panel is the operator’s control module. The HMI is typically mounted in the bunk area of the truck cab. It has three selector knobs and a system condition display. The HMI contains an internal Cab Temperature Sensor.
  • Page 24: On/Off Button

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s On/Off Button The On/Off Button is under the Mode Selector knob on the HMI.
  • Page 25: Mode Selection

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Mode Selection Mode selection is accomplished by rotating the left Mode Selector knob.
  • Page 26: Temperature Selection

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Temperature Selection Temperature selection for driver comfort is accomplished by rotating the center Temperature Selector knob.
  • Page 27: Fan Speed Selection

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Fan Speed Selection The available Evaporator Fan speed selections are: •...
  • Page 28: System Condition Display

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s System Condition Display Several System Condition LED indicators are located on the left side of the HMI.
  • Page 29: Clearing Alarms

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Clearing Alarms Alarm codes can be cleared by turning the controller off and back on again.
  • Page 30: Heat Mode

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Heat Mode The air heater is a separate module that heats the sleeper compartment to the setpoint selected with the HMI Temperature Selector knob.
  • Page 31: Monitor Mode

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s •...
  • Page 32: Deactivate

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s turned on (Standby) then turned off.
  • Page 33: Engine On/Off Switch

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Engine On/Off Switch W W A A R R N N I I N N G G R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! !
  • Page 34: Alarm Codes

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Alarm Codes Alarm Notification The TriPac control system continually monitors operation and can generate...
  • Page 35: Clearing Alarm Codes

    O O p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g I I n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s Clearing Alarm Codes To clear alarm codes: 1.
  • Page 36: Inverter Operation Hazards

    Power Inverter (Option) A 12 Vdc to 120 Vac inverter is available as an option for TriPac. The inverter is normally connected directly to the truck batteries. Inverter features will vary, depending upon the brand and model used. Typically, when the inverter detects an AC load, it automatically turns on and converts DC to AC power for onboard 120 Vac devices.
  • Page 37 P P o o w w e e r r I I n n v v e e r r t t e e r r ( ( O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) C C A A U U T T I I O O N N R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! Protect against possible electrical shock hazards.
  • Page 38: Engine

    Specifications Engine Engine TK270F (Tier 4) Fuel Type No. 2 Diesel fuel under normal conditions No. 1 Diesel fuel is acceptable cold weather fuel N N O O T T I I C C E E E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t D D a a m m a a g g e e ! ! Use fuel suitable for the climate you operate in (see truck engine manufacturer’s recommendations).
  • Page 39: Electrical Control System

    S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Electrical Control System TriPac Control System Voltage 12 Vdc (powered from tractor’s batteries) Fuses Refer to (“Fuses,”...
  • Page 40: Air Conditioning System

    S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Fuse Number Amp Rating Component Protected / Circuit - Connector SECM Power Truck Ignition Input to SECM Heater Power Sense Main Power Cable...
  • Page 41: Engine

    Maintenance Inspection Schedule Thermo King recommends all maintenance and service procedures be performed by an authorized Thermo King dealer. N N o o t t e e : : Thermo King reserves the right to deny warranty coverage on claims due to lack of maintenance or neglect.
  • Page 42: Engine Oil Change Intervals

    M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n S S c c h h e e d d u u l l e e Check condition of or service the following: —...
  • Page 43: Electrical

    M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n S S c c h h e e d d u u l l e e Electrical Check condition of or service the following: •...
  • Page 44: Air Conditioning System

    M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n S S c c h h e e d d u u l l e e Air Conditioning System Check condition of or service the following: •...
  • Page 45 TriPac Warranty Terms of the Thermo King Warranty are available on request. Please reference document TK 50046 for the Thermo King TriPac Warranty. TK 55711-19-OP-EN...
  • Page 46 Serial Number Locations APU: Unit nameplate is located on front right edge of APU frame near the Engine Switch (APU service access door must be opened to view the nameplate). Engine: Nameplate located on the top of the engine. The engine is mounted in the APU housing.
  • Page 47 Emergency Cold Line If you can’t get your rig rolling, and you have tried the Thermo King North American Service Directory (available from any Thermo King dealer) to reach a dealer without success, then call the Toll Free Emergency Cold Line Number (888) 887-2202.
  • Page 48 Recover Refrigerant At Thermo King®, we recognize the need to preserve the environment and limit the potential harm to the ozone layer that can result from allowing refrigerant to escape into the atmosphere. We strictly adhere to a policy that promotes the recovery and limits the loss of refrigerant into the atmosphere.
  • Page 49 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning TK 55711-19-OP-EN...
  • Page 50 N N o o t t e e s s TK 55711-19-OP-EN...
  • Page 51 N N o o t t e e s s TK 55711-19-OP-EN...
  • Page 52 Thermo King – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – is a worldwide leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions. Thermo King has been providing transport temperature control solutions for a variety of applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, air, shipboard containers and railway cars since 1938.

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