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Thermo King ThermoLite T-Series Installation Manual

36w and 100w solar panel
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ThermoLite™ 36W and 100W Solar Panel
T-Series Truck Installation Guide
Item
1.
Solar Panel
2.
Charge Controller
3.
Harness (fused)
4.
Cable Ties, 9'' long
5.
Insulated Clamp
6.
Screw, HWHTC
7.
Screw, Pan head torx
8.
Nameplate, Solar Warning
9.
Screw #12
10.
Fastener, Christmas tree
11.
Rivet, 3/16''
12.
Lockwasher, int. tooth 3/8'' bronze
13.
Flatwasher, 3/8''brass
14.
Flatwasher, .265 x .565 x .045 brass
15.
Grommet
TK 56474-11-IS (Rev. 0, 09/17) Copyright© 2017 Thermo King Corp. Minneapolis, MN, USA
(Cargo Box Roof Top Mounted)
Description
Figure 1: Solar Panel Kit Contents
Part Number
36W Kit
100W Kit
422652
452686
422339
422454
422456
422272
NSS
552239
554829
NSS
NSS
NSS
512867
NSS
553066
550448
552873
330324
Qty.
1
1
1
8
4
4
10
1
4
10
10
1
1
2
1

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  • Page 1 Rivet, 3/16'' Lockwasher, int. tooth 3/8'' bronze 553066 Flatwasher, 3/8''brass 550448 Flatwasher, .265 x .565 x .045 brass 552873 Grommet 330324 Figure 1: Solar Panel Kit Contents TK 56474-11-IS (Rev. 0, 09/17) Copyright© 2017 Thermo King Corp. Minneapolis, MN, USA...
  • Page 2 Figure 2: Solar Panel Kit Contents (pictorial)

  • Page 3: Panel Installation

    Solar Panel Installation Best Practices WARNING: Always wear safety glasses and protective gloves when working with batteries. IMPORTANT: For the solar panel to adhere properly, both the application surface and air temperature must be above 45 F (7 C). • Switch unit controls to the off position and disconnect the positive battery cable.
  • Page 4 5. The panel can be secured with supplied screws, rivets or plastic fasteners. • Drill 4mm holes (x10) for the screws. • Drill 5mm holes (x10) for the 3/16” rivets. • Drill 4.5mm holes (x10) for the plastic fasteners. Figure 4: Solar Panel can also be secured with supplied fasteners. 6.
  • Page 5 7. Connect panel harness to charge controller and secure controller with cables ties onto the support channel as shown below. 8. Remove the fuse from the extension harness, attach harness to the controller and route to the alternator as shown below.
  • Page 6 9. At the alternator, connect harness wires: • RED/WHITE lead to the B+ positive terminal on the back of the alternator, add the small brass washers on each side of the harness ring terminal on the B+ stud and torque to 6.0 N•m (44-53 lb-in) •...

  • Page 7: Test Procedure

    TEST PROCEDURE To properly test the solar output you must have the following items: • Halogen lamp (500W or greater) or be outdoors in the daylight • Voltage meter • Ammeter 1. Put voltmeter on the battery and measure the voltage. •...
  • Page 8 Figure 7: Trailer Unit Shown Being Tested, T-Series Truck Similar.
  • Page 9 Troubleshooting If the amperage reading from the positive cable from the solar panel is reading 0.00, then check the following: • If the amperage reading at position “B” below is greater than or equal to 0.300 mA, then check the Charge controller. •...
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