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OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL MITSUBISHI TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNIT TEJ100AM TEJ100A This operation manual is intended to provide users with a good knowledge to use Mitsubishi Refrigeration Unit safely. Operate or service the refrigeration unit only after you have read this manual and understand its contents.
Thank you for your purchase of Mitsubishi Transport Refrigeration Unit. Purpose of use and application This Refrigeration Unit is intended to carry the cargo (with the exception of volatile, inflammable, hazardous and corrosive matters) on a transportation vehicle, keeping the inside container temperature at a certain degree.
Operation manual This operation manual is prepared for people who speaks English. In case that person whose native language is not English handles this refrigeration unit, he or she must be instructed on safety by the customer. Furthermore, the warning labels described in their native language must be prepared and stuck on the proper places.
Information on the models This operation manual describes how to use the following models. (1) 2-evaporator system for two refrigeration compartments TEJ100AM (2) Standard system for single refrigeration compartment TEJ100A The vehicle power system is not our product. For details about how to handle the vehicle power system, please read the instruction manual for vehicle power system.
Contents Purpose of use and application --I Modification of refrigeration unit and specification change ---------- 18 Important information -------------I Power supply equipment ---------- 18 Operation manual ---------------- II Emergency measures ---------- 19 For disposal ----------------------- II Handling of warning labels ---- 21 Information on the models ----- III Prevention of start during Contents -------------------------- IV...
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Stopping the operation -------- 37 8 Cautions for use --------- 55 Normal stop procedure ------------ 37 When operating at a low inside container temperature for a long Emergency stop procedure ------- 37 period of time: ----------------------- 55 Suspending (sleep) the compartment When stopping the refrigeration operation (2-compartment model) -- 38 unit for a long period of time: ------ 55...
1 Function of Refrigeration Unit This refrigeration unit has following functions. (1) Switching function of vehicle power system or commercial power supply This is the function to switch the operation (vehicle power supply system/ commercial power) automatically depending on whether the commercial power supply is connected or not.
2 Name of each part Arrangement plan for main parts (TEJ100AM) Refrigeration unit AC/DC control box High voltage cable (orange color) Vehicle power system Cabin controller Rear evaporator unit •Layout could vary depending on vehicles, etc. Please check before use.
2 Name of each part Refrigeration unit ■ Top view ■ Front view View A ■ Back view View B Control box Compressor Condenser fan motor Evaporator outlet Condenser coil Evaporator fan motor Dryer Evaporator coil Sight glass Expansion valve •Form of components and specifications may very depending on models.
2 Name of each part B室エバポレータユニット(2室仕様) Rear evaporator unit (2-compartment model) A View A A視内部 Evaporator outlet エバポレータ吹出口 Evaporator coil エバポレータコイル エバポレータファンモータ B室電子膨張弁 Evaporator fan motor Expansion valve AC/DC control box AC/DCコントロールボックス WARNING 警告 危険電圧部あり カバーを開ける前に ・冷凍機を停止のこと ・全電源を遮断のこと ・5分以上待つこと Before opening cover for checking, ・Stop the refrigeration unit ・Turn off all power supply ・Wait at least 5 minutes...
2 Name of each part Cabin controller RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET 2-compartment model ■ RUN/STOP switch Starts and stops the refrigeration unit. Selects the normal display screen or the menu display MENU switch screen. Displays the screen while the refrigeration unit is stopped. Selects the normal display screen or the preset display PRESET switch screen.
2 Name of each part LCD display area 2-compartment model ■ 6 10 7 11 Description of monitor display item Monitor displays following items corresponding to respective setting states. The display items light or blink depending on the operation of respective functions. ……Abnormal display Lights or blinks when any error occurs.
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2 Name of each part Displays the operation modes. <Display contents> Cooling, Heating, Defrost, Sleep, Stop and Fan. * There is no display when Thermostat is OFF with evaporator fan motor OFF. Fan is displayed when Thermostat is OFF with evaporator fan motor ON.
2 Name of each part Protective devices This refrigeration unit is provided with the following protective devices to ensure the safety of the operators. (1) Panel, Fan guard These devices prevent interference with the rotating section (fan motor) during operation. (2) Commercial power detection function This function gives a warning buzzer to prevent broken wire of the cable or electric shock if the drive engine is started in a state where the...
3 Precaution for safety In this section, necessary safety precautions are provided to prevent accidents resulting in injuries or death, property damages and environment pollution. Read and understand contents of the cautions before starting to use this refrigeration unit. Signs on safety Signs and Symbols on safety in this operation manual and the warning labels call the attention of the people who handle this refrigeration unit.
3 Precaution for safety Precautions Handling of high-voltages WARNING A DC high-voltage of up to approx. 400 V and an AC high- voltage of approx. 200 V are used for the refrigeration unit. The high-voltage cables are identified by the orange color.
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3 Precaution for safety WARNING If a high-voltage cable or component is exposed, never touch it. • Otherwise, it may cause electric shock. To prevent electric shock, do not touch any high- voltage cable, connector, or high-voltage component (control box or vehicle power system, etc.). Please maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in case a fire occurs from the refrigeration unit.
3 Precaution for safety General precautions WARNING Do not start the engine for drive in poorly ventilated places such as an indoor parking lot. • Otherwise, it may cause carbon monoxide poisoning due to exhaust gas. Do not use the refrigeration unit in the atmosphere which could cause explosion at such place like gas station.
3 Precaution for safety CAUTION Do not insert sticks or fingers into cold air outlet or inlet. • Otherwise, it may cause trouble on the equipment or injury by the fan. Do not climb up, hang down or put your leg onto the refrigeration unit.
3 Precaution for safety Inspection/Cleaning/Repair WARNING Do not disassemble and repair by yourself. • Otherwise, it may cause damages or an electric shock. Do not allow a person (including a child) who needs assistances to perform the inspection, cleaning, or repair without monitoring or instructions.
3 Precaution for safety Loading WARNING Do not load the volatile, inflammable or explosive possibly cargos in the container. • Otherwise, it may cause an explosion or a fire. CAUTION Cool down or heat up the cargos to the designated temperature in advance with other refrigerating device.
3 Precaution for safety Handling of electric equipment and power codes WARNING • Do not splash water on the electric equipment directly or wash it with water. • Do not touch the electric equipment or operate the switches with wet hands.
3 Precaution for safety WARNING • Surely protect the power socket with a cover when it is not used. When the cover is damaged, repair it immediately. • Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock or a fi re due to the heat, breaking of wire and leaking of water, etc.
3 Precaution for safety Modification of refrigeration unit and specification change WARNING Do not modify the refrigeration unit or change the specification. • It may cause a serious accident if customer modify the refrigeration unit or change the specification by himself/herself. Do not use any refrigerant or refrigerating machine oil other than those specified.
3 Precaution for safety Emergency measures (1) Refrigerant ● When refrigerant got in your eye Wash your eye with lots of clean running water for more than 15 minutes immediately. Wash rear side of the eyelid as well. Then, consult a physician as soon as possible.
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3 Precaution for safety ● When swallowing compressor oil Do not throw up the oil by force and consult a physician as soon as possible. When inside the mouth is contaminated, wash it well with water. (When throwing up the oil by force, it easily gets into air passage and causes high fever if it gets into lung.
3 Precaution for safety Handling of warning labels (a) Important precautions are stated on the warning labels. Never operate the refrigeration unit unless fully understanding the meanings of the warning labels. When you found some difficulties to understand, contact your nearest dealer. (b) Always keep the labels in good condition to read.
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3 Precaution for safety Right side view (inside) A S A011H011 Left side view (inside) TSJ001M007G Rear evaporator unit Bottom view PSA011H011A TSJ011H113 - 22 -...
3 Precaution for safety Prevention of start during inspection work When several people are working simultaneously for inspection, it is necessary to protect them from getting injured by accidental start of operation. In such occasion, place a tag stating "WORKING" on the cabin controller . Clothing and protective equipment Wear proper clothing and protective equipment to prevent from getting injured.
4 Initial setting Display and function of main menu If you press the “MENU” switch once on the “Normal display screen” which is displayed when the refrigeration unit is stopped or operating, the display changes to the “Main menu” screen. Each push on “F2 ( ▲ )” or “F3 ( ▼ )” switch changes the display so that various settings can be made.
4 Initial setting If you press “F4 (Select)” switch on each MAIN menu screen on previous page, the display changes to the following screens. Printer output setting mode The temperature graph is printed in this mode. Provide a printer to print the graph. (Option) Alarm display mode Up to 3 error codes and dates/times of alarm...
4 Initial setting Display and function of Sub-menu On the “Sub-menu”, the screen changes in the following order at each push on “F2 ( ▲ )” or “F3 ( ▼ )” switch. In the following figure, “F2” switch changes sequence clockwise while “F3” switch changes counter clockwise. ...
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4 Initial setting If “F4 (Select)” switch is pressed on each Sub-menu screen on previous page, the display changes to following screens. Calendar and clock setting mode Date, Month, Year and current time are set in this mode. (☞ Page 28) Set ON timer mode Date and time to start the refrigeration unit automatically is set in this mode.
4 Initial setting Setting the calendar and clock (Date, Month, Year) RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET 2 ・4・5・6・ 7 ・8 3・4・5・6・ 7 ・8・9 Press “MENU” switch. ⇒ The display changes to “Main menu” screen. Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch till “Sub-menu”...
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4 Initial setting Press “F4 (Next)” switch. ⇒ Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch to adjust at current time (Hour). NOTE Time is displayed in the 24-hour scale. ● If it is “7 PM”, set as “19:00”. Press “F4 (Next)”. ⇒ ...
4 Initial setting Displaying the maintenance information RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET Press “MENU” switch. The display changes to the “Main menu” screen. ⇒ Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch till the display changes to the “Maintenance information” mode. Press “F4 (Select)” switch. [In case of TDJS] ⇒ ...
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4 Initial setting • If you press “F4 (Next)” switch, the display changes to each display item in the table below. Display item Unit operation time Generator operation time Standby operation time Compressor operation time Compressor on-off time SV2-A solenoid on-off cycles SV4 solenoid on-off cycles SV8 solenoid on-off cycles EEV-A open-close cycles...
4 Initial setting Setting LCD backlight RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET 2 ・3・4・5・6 3・4・5・6・ 7 Press “MENU” switch. ⇒ he display changes to “Main menu” screen. Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch till the display changes to “Sub-menu” screen (Right figure). Press “F4 (Select)”...
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4 Initial setting Press “F4 (Select)” switch. ⇒ Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight, when the vehicle’s light is OFF, pressing “F2 (▲ Bright)” or “F3 (▼Dark)” switch. ⇒ Step 6 ⇒ Step 7 ⇒ Step 7 ⇒ Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight for Always ON by pressing “F2 (▲Bright)”...
5 Operation WARNING Do not operate the refrigeration unit in the place where there is a risk of combustible gas leakage. • Otherwise, it may cause a fire. Do not touch the electric devices with wet hands. • Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock. Do not operate the cabin controller while driving the vehicle.
5 Operation Switching the drive The refrigeration unit switches between the vehicle engine drive and the commercial power drive by detecting automatically, at the start of operation, whether it is connected to the commercial power supply or not. Operating with the vehicle engine (vehicle power system) ...
5 Operation Starting the operation RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET Press “RUN/STOP” switch. (The refrigeration unit is turned “ON”.) ⇒ LCD indicates the inside compartment temperature and the setting tempera- ture. When the unit is connected to the commercial power supply, LCD indicates the display for commercial power supply.
5 Operation RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET Suspending (sleep) the compartment operation (2-compartment model) On the normal display screen (Right figure), press “F2 (Compartment A setting)” or “F3 (Compartment B setting)” switch to select the compart- ment of which operation is suspended. Press “F4 (Sleep)”...
5 Operation Setting the temperature RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET 2・3 Start the operation of refrigeration unit. (☞ Page 37) [In case of 2-compartment mode] On the normal display screen (Right figure), press “F2 (A setting)” or “F3 (B setting)” switch. Press “F2 (▲)”...
5 Operation RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET 2・3 Setting the preset temperature Start the refrigeration unit. (☞ Page 37) [In case of 2-compartment model] Press the “Preset” switch. ⇒ In the “Preset (Zone selection)” mode (Right figure), press “F2 (Zone A)” or “F3 (Zone B)” switch to select the compartment of which the setting temperature is changed.
5 Operation Manual defrost operation RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET Starting the manual defrost operation Press the “DEFROST” switch once during cooling operation. ⇒ The defrost operation starts. NOTE ● The defrost operation may not start when the inside container temperature is higher.
5 Operation Setting the ON timer RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET 2 ・3・4・5・6・ 7 ・8 3・4・5・6・ 7 ・8・9 Press “MENU” switch. ⇒ The display changes to “Main menu” screen. Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch till the display changes to “Sub-menu”...
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5 Operation Press “F4 (Set)” switch. ⇒ Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch, and set the time (Month) of Set ON timer. Press “F4 (Next)” switch. ⇒ Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch, and adjust the time (Hour) of Set ON timer.
5 Operation Setting the OFF timer RUN/STOP MENU DEFROST PRESET 2 ・3・4・5・6・ 7 ・8 3・4・5・6・ 7 ・8・9 Press “MENU” switch. ⇒ The display change to “Main menu” screen. Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch till the display changes to “Sub-menu”...
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5 Operation Press “F4 (Set)” switch. ⇒ Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch, and set the time (Month) of Set OFF timer. Press “F4 (Next)” switch. ⇒ Press “F2 (▲)” or “F3 (▼)” switch, and adjust the time (Hour) of Set OFF timer.
6 Loading Preparation before loading CAUTION Before loading, cool down or heat up inside of the container to the appropriate setting temperature for the transportation of cargoes. Cargoes must be cooled down or heated up to the designated temperature with other refrigeration device in advance.
6 Loading Loading and unloading Loading procedure Stop the cooling operation. ( Refer to page 37) Load the cargoes in the container. Leave a space between the cargo and inner wall of the container as shown in the following figure in order to circulate cool air. Supply air outlet Evaporator Lower than supply air outlet...
6 Loading Unloading Stop the cooling operation. ( Refer to page 37) Unload the cargoes. NOTE ● Frost forms and accumulates on the evaporator coil while the refrigeration unit is operated during loading or unloading. Since the inside container temperature rises (or falls during cold winter) ●...
7 Inspection Precautions for inspection Always carry out the following inspections before the operation to prevent any damages of the refrigeration unit before happening. WARNING Do not perform the inspection in the place where the combustible gas leakage may happen. •...
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7 Inspection CAUTION CAUTION Do not start maintenance without more than 5 minutes after stopping operation. • Refrigerant pipes are dangerously hot. There is risk of burn if touched carelessly. Before performing the inspection or cleaning work, stop the refrigeration unit using the RUN/STOP switch, shut down the power to the power system, and disconnect the battery terminals and the plug of the power cord.
7 Inspection 7 Inspection Daily inspection Before using the refrigeration unit, the customer should perform the daily inspection. Inspection of condenser coil Check the coil for fouling with dust. When the coil is fouled, wash it with a soft brush and water. ...
7 Inspection Periodic inspection Please ask your nearest dealer to perform periodic inspection to ensure to use the refrigeration unit in the best condition all the time. Periodic inspection consists of the following items. Inspection at commissioning Monthly inspection Inspection at every 6 months Check the contents of inspection with the check sheet submitted after the periodic inspection.
7 Inspection Periodic inspection check sheet Customer's Customer signature Serial No. Delivery date Compressor kit Body Inspection interval manufacturer Refrigeration unit Inspection date Rear evaporator unit Model Refrigeration Inspection company Vehicle unit installation Serial No. company Inspector Inspection items Inspection result Remarks Inspection for seal sections of body where refrigeration unit 〇...
7 Inspection Refrigerant and refrigerating machine oil Kind/Brand Refrigerant R410A Refrigerating machine oil JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Diamond Freeze MA32R Power supply system (50/60Hz) Specification of power supply Switch Capacity of Molded-case circuit breaker Voltage Voltage drop Interphase power supply Rated capacity fluctuation at start-up...
8 Cautions for use When operating at a low inside container temperature for a long period of time: If the refrigeration unit is operated for a long period time with the inside container temperature below 10°C, ice will grow on the inside refrigeration unit, etc.
9 For emergency Alarm display ●If any error occurs, the abnor- Abnormal display mal display lights or blinks Alarm code Alarm content on the LCD (the backlight lights or blinks). ●Check the alarm code displayed at the right-hand side of the abnormal display.
9 For emergency Countermeasures Refer to "List of alarm codes" for the contents of each alarm code and its countermeasure. ( Refer to pages 58 to 60) CAUTION Surely follow the instructions of this operation manual for the countermeasures of the troubles. •...
9 For emergency List of alarm codes Alarm Alarm Unit Trouble Countermeasures Code Lamp Condition All fan motor fuses in the compartment A (F11, F12, F13, Evaporator fan motor E001 F14) or compartment B (F15, F16) blow. Unit stops. fuse break (Zone X) Ask a dealer for inspection.
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9 For emergency Alarm Alarm Unit Trouble Countermeasures Code Lamp Condition Inverter board fuse The fuse on the inverter board (F3) blows. E103 Unit stops. break Ask a dealer for inspection. The drain hose heater fuse of the compartment A (F31) or Drain hose heater Unit operation E104...
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9 For emergency Alarm Alarm Unit Trouble Countermeasures Code Lamp Condition The step-down DC-DC converter malfunctions (output stop), a low voltage failure occurs in the vehicle power Step-down DC-DC E905 system, or a failure occurs in the communication with the Unit stops.
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