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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: •...
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.
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.
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.
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 ! !
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...
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.
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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.
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).
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,”...
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...
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.
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: —...
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: •...
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: •...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning TK 55711-19-OP-EN...
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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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