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Ingersoll-Rand Thermo King Cold Cube Operator's Manual

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Cold Cube
TK 55178-8-OP (Rev. 0, 08/2011)

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Cold Cube TK 55178-8-OP (Rev. 0, 08/2011)
  • Page 2 Cold Cube TK 55178-8-OP (Rev. 0, 08/2011) Copyright© 2011 Thermo King Corp., Minneapolis, MN, USA Printed in USA...
  • Page 3 Disclaimer This manual is published for informational purposes only. Thermo King Corporation makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information, recommendations and descriptions contained in this manual and such information, recommendations and descriptions should not be regarded as all-inclusive or covering all contingencies. In the event you have any questions or require further information, please contact your local Thermo King dealer.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction There is nothing complicated about operating and maintaining IMPORTANT: This manual is published for informational your Thermo King unit, but a few minutes studying this purposes only and the information furnished herein should manual will be time well spent. not be considered as all-inclusive or meant to cover all contingencies.
  • Page 5 Introduction NOTE: Supplementary information on operating the Cold Cube. This symbol indicates that action is required by the operator. The required action is described step-by-step. This symbol describes the result of an action.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ....... . . 3 Cold Cube Operation .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Thermo King recommends that all services be performed by a Thermo King dealer. However, there are several general safety CAUTION: Danger of fatal injury from electric shocks! When using the Cold Cube on boats, if the practices which you should be aware of: Cold Cube is powered by AC, ensure that...
  • Page 9 Safety Precautions CAUTION: Danger of injuries! Batteries contain CAUTION: Electronic devices are not toys! The aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery fluid Cold Cube is not intended for use by young children coming into contact with your body. If your skin or infirm persons unless they have been adequately does come into contact with battery fluid, wash the supervised by a responsible person to ensure that...
  • Page 10 Safety Precautions WARNING: Control circuits used in the Cold Cube CAUTION: Danger of fatal injury from electric are low voltage. This voltage potential is not shocks! considered dangeous, but the large amount of Do not touch exposed cables with your bare hands. current available can cause severe burns if shorted This especially applies when operating the Cold to ground.

  • Page 11: First Aid

    Safety Precautions First Aid Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air and restore breathing if necessary. Stay with victim until arrival of emergency personnel. First Aid–Refrigerant Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact Eyes: For contact with liquid, immediately flush eyes with local poison control center or physician.

  • Page 12: Unit Description

    Unit Description Thermo King Cold Cube cooling containers are the flexible and convenient solution for transportation of perishable goods in cars, trucks or vans. The heavy duty Cold Cube is made of rotationally moulded polyethylene and can be cleaned easily according to 93/43/EEC (HACCP).
  • Page 13 Unit Description...

  • Page 14: Cold Cube Installation

    Cold Cube Installation ctrical Connections NOTE: Refer to Cold Cube specifications page in the rear of this manual for unit max and average current requirements. Please ensure this has been taken into account for alternator and battery sizing. CAUTION: Anchor the Cold Cube to prevent it from shifting and causing harm to people or cargo.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Dc Battery

    Cold Cube Installation Connecting to a DC battery The Cold Cube is supplied with a standard length DC battery cable with a fuse on the positive side. If this cable cannot be NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with a battery used, the fuse must be transferred to the cable installed.
  • Page 16 Cold Cube Installation 37 and 87 Gallon Freezing, and 242 Gallon Cross section Max Length, Ft. 10 Gauge 8 Gauge 6 Gauge 4 Gauge CAUTION: Danger of damaging the Cold Cube! Make sure that the polarity is correct. Cold Cube Negative Battery Positive...

  • Page 17: Fuse Sizes

    Cold Cube Installation Low Voltage DC Protection Before starting up the Cold Cube for the first The Cold Cube is equipped with a battery monitor that protects time, check whether the operating voltage the compressor from low voltage when connected to DC and the battery voltage match (see type power.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A 110-240 Vac Power Source

    Cold Cube Installation Connecting to a 110-240 VAC Power Source CAUTION: Danger of electrocution! Never handle plugs and switches with wet hands or if you are standing on a wet surface. The Cold Cube has a built-in multi-voltage electrical connection adapter with a priority circuit for connecting to a 110-240 VAC supply.
  • Page 19 Cold Cube Installation...

  • Page 20: Cold Cube Remote Display Option

    Cold Cube Remote Display Option The optional Cold Cube Remote Display kit includes a repeater Gain access to unit display/controller top rear to find one display and display interface. or two connection ports. See Figure 5. Connect the provided dongle to the rear most port. To install the Remote Display: Figure 4 shows kit contents.
  • Page 21 Cold Cube Remote Display Option Press " " or " " until the number “22” (the code of the password that allows access to the parameters) is displayed. Confirm by pressing SET. The display will show the code of the first modifiable type “C” parameter (“/2”) Press "...

  • Page 22: Cold Cube Operation

    Cold Cube Operation Before first use of Cold Cube Pos. Description Function CAUTION: Danger of overheating! Ensure at all Switch Switches the Cold Cube on/off times that there is sufficient ventilation so that the heat that generated during operation can dissipate. Display Indicates the temperature Ensure that the ventilation slots are not covered.

  • Page 23: To Begin Operation

    Cold Cube Operation To Begin Operation The display shows the desired cooling temperature in F°. Press the SET button to store the desired cooling 1. Press the "I/0" temperature. button. Changing temperature units 2. The display (Fig. 1-2) shows the Press the PRG/mute and SET buttons smultaneously for current inside five seconds.

  • Page 24: Setting Temperature Alarms

    Cold Cube Operation Setting temperature alarms Press " " or " " until the number “22” is displayed (the code of the password that allows access to In addition to setting the internal temperature of the Cold Cube the parameters). (above procedure), the keypad can be used to set a temperature Confirm by pressing SET.
  • Page 25 Cold Cube Operation Press SET to temporarily save the new value and return to 16. Press " " or " " until displaying the parameter the display of the parameter code. “Ad” (Temperature alarm delay). This indicates the number of minutes the temperature alarm is signalled after 10.

  • Page 26: Replacement Of The Cold Cube Fuse

    Cold Cube Operation Energy saving tips 20. Press SET to temporarily save the new value and return to the display of the parameter code. • Allow hot perishable items to cool down first before you 21. To save the new parameters, press PRG for more than 5 place it into the Cold Cube.

  • Page 27: Pre-Cooling Load

    Cold Cube Operation Pre-Cooling Load CAUTION: Danger of damaging the Cold Cube! Do not wet the electronic components. They are not Pre-cool or freeze goods before putting them in the Cold Cube. The Cold Cube is designed to maintain product temperature, water proof! not to pull down product temperature.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Cold Cube Operation Troubleshooting 2 Flashes An over- The fan loads the electronic unit current with more than 0,5 A (avg) or CAUTION: Before performing any service, cut/out 1,0 A (peak). Fan may be disconnect the battery cables at the battery and also blocked, fan wires may be loose disconnect the AC supply.
  • Page 29 Cold Cube Operation 3 Flashes Motor start The rotor is blocked or the error differential pressure in the refrigeration system is too high (> 5 bar). Compressor may not start because of high refrigerant pressure due to a high heat situation.
  • Page 30 Cold Cube Operation 4 Flashes Minimum If the refrigerant system is too 5 Flashes Thermal If the refrigeration system has motor heavily loaded, the compressor cut/out of been too heavily loaded, and if speed motor cannot maintain minimum electronic the ambient temperature is high, error speed 1,900 rpm.
  • Page 31 Cold Cube Operation Apart from possible problems identified by the red LED light Problem Possible Reason Action of the self diagnosis system, other possible problems are: Cold Cube Error in controller Re-set on the switch on programming right Problem Possible Reason Action (controller programming...
  • Page 32 Cold Cube Operation Problem Possible Reason Action Cold Cubeis Lack of refrigerant Check for working but not refrigerant gas cooling down leakage and vacuum / recharge the unit gas quantity on the serial number label. Oil in the circuit Repeat short (probably the Cold operation cycles Cube has operated...
  • Page 33 Cold Cube Operation...

  • Page 34: Unit Specifications

    Unit Specifications Cold Gross Minimu Max Amps Avg. Amps External Internal Weight (lbs) Cube Capacity m Temp* @ 12 VDC @ 12 VDC Dimensions Dimensions Style (Gal) L x W x H (inches) L x W x H (inches) Cooling 14 F 39 x 24 x 28 24 x 16 x 20...
  • Page 35 Unit Specifications...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Warranty Warranty The Cold Cube Unit Warranty is two years parts and labor. A full description of the warranty is available upon request.
  • Page 37 Warranty...

  • Page 38: Emergency Cold Line

    Emergency Cold Line The answering service at the factory will assist you in reaching a dealer to get the help you need. The Cold Line is answered 24 hours a day by personnel who will do their best to get you quick service at an authorized Thermo King Dealer.

  • Page 39: Recover Refrigerant

    Recover Refrigerant 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 40 Thermo King, the leader in transport temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy effi cient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced controls for commercial buildings and homes. ©2011 Ingersoll-Rand Company Printed in U.S.A.

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