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ThermoLite™ EMEA/NAD 36W / 100W SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION
NOTE: Includes Trailer Applications and Domestic Refrigerated Container (DRC) Applications.
Kit Contents
Item
Description
1.
Solar Panel, 25" lead with Adhesive Backing
2.
Cable, Extension SLX 140"
3.
Charge Controller, In Line
4.
Harness, Fused Terminal, 89"
5.
Cable Tie, Nylon, 9'' long, 0.140'' wide, UV-resistant black
6.
Clamp Tinnerman 1/4 x 3/8, 300 Stainless Steel with Extruded Neoprine Cushion
7.
Screw-Hwhtc, 10-16 Szn , 0.75" Self Drilling
8.
Screw, pan head M4 x 10 square cone sems SS
9.
Nameplate, Solar Warning
10.
Screw # 12-14 x 1-1/4 CHWH Self-Drill, w/ Sealing Washer
11.
Christmas Tree Ratchet Fastner 0.187 x 0.675 (Drill 4.5 mm) (Plastic)
12.
Bracket - Charge Controller
13.
Blind-Rivet 1/8'', 0.337
14.
Rivet Multi-grip 3/16" x 0.04 - 0.75
15.
Lockwasher 3/8", Engine Ground
16.
Flatwasher, 0.565 x 0.045", Heat King Installation
17.
Flatwasher, 3/8", Engine ground
18.
Grommet 0.687ID, 0.125 groove
NOTE: See illustration of these parts on the next page.
TK 61341-11-IM (Rev.3, 10/17) Copyright© 2015-2017 Thermo King, Climate Solutions EMEA
Figure 1: 401305 Kit Contents
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Summary of Contents for Thermo King Ingersoll Rand ThermoLite EMEA 36W
- Page 1 Flatwasher, 0.565 x 0.045”, Heat King Installation Flatwasher, 3/8”, Engine ground Grommet 0.687ID, 0.125 groove Figure 1: 401305 Kit Contents NOTE: See illustration of these parts on the next page. TK 61341-11-IM (Rev.3, 10/17) Copyright© 2015-2017 Thermo King, Climate Solutions EMEA...
- Page 2 BEN137...
- Page 3 General Installation Precautions and Specifications WARNING: Always wear safety glasses and protective gloves when working with batteries. For best results when applying the panel adhesive, ensure the surface is completely clean using Isopropal alcohol or appropriate de-greasers. Ensure all cleaning residue is removed and the surface is dry. IMPORTANT: The solar panel, application surface and air temperature must all be above 1.3 C.
- Page 4 4. From Kit Contents, use item 14 (drill 5 mm) for each of the 10 positions to secure the panel to the trailer body. If the trailer body is made of plastic, use item 11 (drill 4.5 mm) instead. BEN139 5.
- Page 5 6. Routing Procedure - see below (see also Kit Contents at the beginning of the manual for Item numbers) Item 6 Item 2 Item 5 Item 18 Item 18 BEN141 NOTE: Refer to Annex for more details...
- Page 6 7. Install the bracket to the control box. Item 12 Item 8 BEN363 8. Install the Charge Controller to the bracket. Item 3 Item 13 BEN364 NOTE: Refer to Annex for more details...
- Page 7 9. Connect the cable from the solar panel. Item 2 BEN365 NOTE: Always ensure the solar panel fuse (located on the terminal connection harness) is removed during installation and service. 10. Connect the Fused cable to the Charge Controller, route to the starter motor and make connections. Item 4 BEN142...
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Page 8: Harness Routing
Harness Routing Starter Solenoid Engine Block Ground Make sure that the correct torque is applied. 26 Nm/19ft-lbs BEN143 CAUTION: Make sure that the harness is not damaged while routing. NOTE: Refer to Annex for more details. - Page 9 Item 9 BEN144 CAUTION: Always temporarily remove the fuse from the harness while servicing the unit BEN145 13. Reinstall the harness fuse, connect the positive and negative battery cable and switch unit controls to the on position.
- Page 10 Domestic Refrigerated Containers (DRC) NOTE: Please refer to “Kit Contents” on page 1 and “General Installation Precautions and Specifications” on page 3 before commencing the installation. 1. Thoroughly clean unit surfaces. 2. Mark 0.50 in. from the edge of the door panel and 1.375 in. down from the top edge. BEN366...
- Page 11 3. Peel back approximately 4 inches of the liner and position solar panel onto door panel aligning it with the marks made in step 2. Install solar panel securely to door panel. BEN367...
- Page 12 4. Secure at least the four corners of the solar panel. a. Main Method • Drill 3/16” (4 mm) holes at each panel grommet. • Insert the christmas tree fasteners (up to 10 places) and push securely in place. • Apply caulking around the fasteners.
- Page 13 5. Mark 4.75 in. (120.6 mm) from the edge of the panel. 6. Drill hole 7/8” (22.5 mm) and install grommet. WARNING: Do not drill holes into refrigeration, electrical, or mechanical components or severe damage to equipment will result. 7. Insert solar panel connector through the grommeted hole. 8.
- Page 14 9. Inside the unit, connect the extension cable, route the cable down the inside back channel, under the engine, and across to the control box and battery area. Secure cable with tie bands to existing electrical cables. Item 6 Item 2 Item 5 BEN370...
- Page 15 10. Install the bracket to the control box. Item 12 Item 8 BEN363 11. Install the Charge Controller to the bracket. Item 3 Item 13 BEN364 NOTE: Refer to Annex for more details...
- Page 16 12. Connect the cable from the solar panel. NOTE: After installation is complete, it is advisable to coil up any extra length of the Item 2 extension cable and secure with cable tie. See “Routing Illustration SLXi DRC” on page 17. Item 2 BEN365 NOTE: Always ensure the solar panel fuse (located on the terminal connection harness) is removed during...
- Page 17 14. Route this cable to the starter motor and make connections. Starter Solenoid Engine Block Ground Make sure that the correct torque is applied. 26 Nm/19ft-lbs BEN372 Figure 2: Routing Illustration SLXi DRC...
- Page 18 15. Install Solar Warning Nameplate in the location shown below. Item 9 BEN371 16. Reinstall the harness fuse, connect the positive and negative battery cable and switch unit controls to the on position. BEN145...
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Page 19: Test Procedure
TEST PROCEDURE NOTE: Trailer Application shown here for illustration purposes, however, the steps are the same for Domestic Refrigerated Containers (DRC) application. To properly test the solar output you must have the following items: • Halogen lamp (500W or greater) or be outdoors in the daylight. •... - Page 20 BEN147 Figure 3: Testing Connections...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 22 ANNEX Pictures of a real installation Item 2 NOTE: Refer to Step 6 Item 5 NOTE: Mounting points for the Charge Controller Bracket. Refer to Step 7 NOTE: Refer to Step 6 Item 6 Item 12 Item 3 NOTE: Refer to Step 11 Negative Terminal NOTE: Refer to Step 7 and 8 Positive Terminal...
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