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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual A-Series Single Temperature Unit Revision A T T K K 6 6 1 1 7 7 3 3 8 8 - - 2 2 - - O O P P - - E E N N May 2020...
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Page 2: A A - - S S E E R R I I E E S S C C O O N N T T R R O O L L L L E E R R O O V V E E R R V V I I E E W
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. - Page 3 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Machine Information Policy Use of this product serves as acceptance of the Thermo King Machine Information Policy available at: www.europe.thermoking.com. This product includes a standard feature that collects and shares Machine Information with Thermo King.
- Page 4 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Leave your name and contact number and a Thermo Assistance Operator will call you back. At this point you can give details of the service required and the repair will be organized.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents S S a a f f e e t t y y ......................1 1 0 0 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice . - Page 7 T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Engine Compartment ........25 Opening the Front Doors .
- Page 8 T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Switching from Electric to Diesel Operation ....55 Changing the Setpoint .
- Page 9 T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Electric Motor ..........80 Standby Power Requirements .
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Page 10: Danger, Warning, Caution, And Notice
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. -
Page 11: General Safety Practices
S S a a f f e e t t y y General Safety Practices D D A A N N G G E E R R R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! Keep hands and loose clothing clear of fans and belts at all times when the unit is operating with the doors open. -
Page 12: Battery Installation And Cable Routing
S S a a f f e e t t y y 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 ! ! The unit can start and run automatically any time the unit is turned on. - Page 13 S S a a f f e e t t y y 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 ! ! Always cover battery terminals to prevent them from making contact with metal components during battery installation.
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Page 14: Refrigerant
S S a a f f e e t t y y Refrigerant Although fluorocarbon refrigerants are classified as safe, use caution when working with refrigerants or in areas where they are being used. D D A A N N G G E E R R H H a a z z a a r r d d o o u u s s G G a a s s e e s s ! ! Refrigerant in the presence of an open flame, spark, or electrical short produces toxic gases that are severe respiratory irritants which can cause... -
Page 15: Refrigerant Oil
S S a a f f e e t t y y Refrigerant Oil Observe the following precautions 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. - Page 16 S S a a f f e e t t y y • I I n n h h a a l l a a t t i i o o n n : : Move victim to fresh air and use Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to restore breathing, if necessary.
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Page 17: Safety Decals And Locations
S S a a f f e e t t y y Safety Decals and Locations Operation The Operation decal is located on your HMI or rear remote controller (if fitted). This decal gives you the information to access/download your unit operator manual and other supporting documentation and in many supported languages. -
Page 18: Refrigerant And Compressor Oil
S S a a f f e e t t y y Figure 2. Fan Warning Nameplate RCS1295 Rotating Fans: Risk of Injury! Caution Rotating Fan blade operating. Keep hands, hair, cloths and all object clear. Prior to completing any inspections or working on any part of the unit Press the OFF key on the HMI control panel. -
Page 19: Electrical Warnings
S S a a f f e e t t y y Figure 3. Refrigerant and Compressor Oil Nameplate RCS1303 Electrical Warnings Figure 4. Magnetic Warning Nameplate RCS1302 Figure 5. High Voltage Warning Nameplate RCS1294 TK 61738-2-OP-EN... -
Page 20: General Information
Unit Description General Information This Thermo King A-Series unit is a one piece, self-contained, diesel/electric powered cooling/heating trailer unit. The unit mounts on the front of the trailer with the evaporator extending through an opening in the front wall. It features a fully programmable microprocessor controller designed exclusively for transport refrigeration applications, all-new DDE (Diesel Direct Electric) architecture, a quiet running Thermo King diesel engine, and... -
Page 21: Diesel Engine
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 Diesel Engine This trailer unit uses a 4-cylinder, water cooled, direct injection diesel engine. -
Page 22: Emi 3000
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 N N o o t t e e : : The use of 50/50 percent pre-mixed Extended Life Coolant (ELC) is recommended to assure that de-ionized water is being used. -
Page 23: A-Series Controller Control System
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 A-Series Controller Control System Thermo King’s A-Series Controller is a microprocessor control system designed exclusively for a transport refrigeration system. -
Page 24: Further Communication Capabilities
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 Downloading the Thermo King Reefer mobile app, will allow you to monitor and manage temperature and reefer settings over the road, in the yard or in- cab via Bluetooth®. -
Page 25: Engine 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 gas passes through the evaporator coil and melts the frost. The water flows through collection drain tubes onto the ground. -
Page 26: Opening The Front Doors
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 Opening the Front Doors To open the front doors to access the engine compartment, pull the door handle out. -
Page 27: Unit Protection Devices
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 Unit Protection Devices P P r r e e h h e e a a t t B B u u z z z z e e r r : : The preheat buzzer sounds when the controller energizes the preheat relay. - Page 28 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 Table 1. 12 Volt Fuses in Harness Fuse Size Function Air Heater Charge Supply Starter Solenoid...
- Page 29 Manual Pretrip Inspection Pretrip inspections are an important part of a preventative maintenance program designed to minimize operating problems and breakdowns. Perform this pretrip inspection before every trip involving refrigerated cargo. N N o o t t e e : : Pretrip inspections are not intended to take the place of regular maintenance inspections.
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Page 30: M M A A N N U U A A L L P P R R E E T T R R I I P P I I N N S S P P E E C C T T I I O O N
M M a a n n u u a a l l P P r r e e t t r r i i p p I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n N N o o t t e e : : All truck and trailer units will have a small battery drain when the unit is off. - Page 31 M M a a n n u u a a l l P P r r e e t t r r i i p p I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n scale.
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Page 32: Highlights Of The A-Series Controller
A-Series Controller Overview Thermo King has applied the latest advances in computer technology to develop a device that controls temperature and unit function, and displays operating information quickly and accurately. There is nothing complicated about learning to operate the A-Series Controller, but you will find that a few minutes studying the contents of this manual will be time well spent. -
Page 33: Microprocessor On/Off Switch
A A - - S S e e r r i i e e s s C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w •... -
Page 34: Hmi Control Panel
A A - - S S e e r r i i e e s s C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w HMI Control Panel 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 ! ! ! ! -
Page 35: Hard Keys
A A - - S S e e r r i i e e s s C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Hard Keys There are four hard keys with dedicated functions. -
Page 36: Navigation Keys
A A - - S S e e r r i i e e s s C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Navigation Keys There are four navigation keys that allow the operator to scroll up, down, left and right to view or make changes to a selected display. -
Page 37: Standard Display
A A - - S S e e r r i i e e s s C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Standard Display The Standard Display is the “base”... -
Page 38: Temperature Watch Display
A A - - S S e e r r i i e e s s C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Temperature Watch Display The Standard Display defaults to the Temperature Watch Display after about 2-1/2 minutes of non-use (when no keys are pressed) and no info, check or... -
Page 39: Dashboard
A A - - S S e e r r i i e e s s C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Dashboard The Dashboard is located on the right of the Standard Display and is the hub for overall system operation. -
Page 40: Main Menu
A A - - S S e e r r i i e e s s C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Main Menu The Main Menu contains several additional submenus that allow the operator to view information and modify unit operation. -
Page 41: Turning Unit On
Operating Instructions Turning Unit On N N o o t t e e : : Microprocessor On/Off Switch must be in the “ON” position for unit to operate. Turn unit on by pressing the ON Key. N N o o t t e e : : System startup sequence may take up to 60 seconds to configure. Diesel engine preheats and starts are automatic in both Continuous Mode and Cycle Sentry Mode. - Page 42 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 Figure 14.
- Page 43 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 N N o o t t e e : : Operating Mode: The unit retains the last user configured operating mode when power cycled.
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Page 44: Turning Unit Off
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 Turning Unit Off Turn the unit off by pressing the OFF Key. -
Page 45: Language Selection
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 Language Selection After turning the unit ON and the Configuring System is complete, the Language Selection display will appear (if set to ENABLED). -
Page 46: Operating Software
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 3. -
Page 47: Continuous Mode
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 Continuous Mode N N o o t t e e : : The unit retains the last user configured operating mode when power cycled. -
Page 48: Cycle-Sentry Mode
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 Figure 20. - Page 49 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 Figure 21.
- Page 50 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 Figure 23.
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Page 51: Fuel Gauge
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 Fuel Gauge Fuel gauge will display the trailer unit’s fuel in percentage if a fuel level sensor has been connected to the A-Series Controller. -
Page 52: Switching From Diesel To Electric Operation
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 Switching from Diesel to Electric Operation 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 ! ! - Page 53 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 M M a a n n u u a a l l l l y y S S w w i i t t c c h h i i n n g g f f r r o o m m D D i i e e s s e e l l t t o o E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c : : The unit will need to be manually switched to Electric Mode only when the unit is operating in Diesel Mode and Auto-Switching Enabled feature is set to N N O O .
- Page 54 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 The following will be displayed briefly.
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Page 55: Switching From Electric To Diesel Operation
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 Switching from Electric to Diesel Operation Diesel engine preheats and starts are automatic in both Continuous Mode and Cycle Sentry Mode. - Page 56 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 Figure 27.
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Page 57: Changing The Setpoint
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 Changing the Setpoint •... - Page 58 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 Figure 29.
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Page 59: Defrost Mode
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 Defrost Mode Defrost cycles are usually initiated automatically based on time and demand. - Page 60 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 When the defrost is complete, the HMI will display “EXITING DEFROST”...
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Page 61: Frozen Mode
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 Frozen Mode •... -
Page 62: Fresh Mode
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 Fresh Mode •... -
Page 63: Heat Mode
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 •... -
Page 64: Null / Running Null
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 Null / Running Null The unit will enter in to Null Mode after the trailer temperature reaches setpoint when operating in Cycle Sentry operating mode. -
Page 65: Alarms
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 Alarms The microprocessor continouoly monitors the system performance and will generate a alarm code when it detects an abnormal condition. -
Page 66: Information Alarms
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 Information Alarms The INFORMATION icon will appear in the setpoint window. - Page 67 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 Figure 39.
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Page 68: Piek Active Mode
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 Piek Active Mode The PIEK ACTIVE Mode icon will appear in the setpoint window. -
Page 69: Main Menu+ Display
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 Main Menu+ Display Details The Main Menu+ Display includes additional system information available to... -
Page 70: Connecting To A Third Party Device
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 Connecting to a Third Party Device All A–Series trailer units come equipped with dedicated device connection points for external devices. -
Page 71: Printing A Trip Report
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 Printing a Trip Report The optional Thermo King TouchLog datalogger printer allows you to print a record of such things as the unit microprocessor controller identification... - Page 72 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 2.
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Page 73: Pre-Loading Inspection
Loading and Inspection Procedures This chapter describes pre-loading inspections, loading procedures, post- loading procedures, post-loading inspections, and enroute inspections. Thermo King refrigeration units are designed to maintain the required product load temperature during transit. Follow these recommended loading and enroute procedures to help minimize temperature related problems. Pre-Loading Inspection 1. - Page 74 L L o o a a d d i i n n g g a a n n d d I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 44.
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Page 75: Post-Loading Inspection
L L o o a a d d i i n n g g a a n n d d I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Post-Loading Inspection Post-loading inspections verify the cargo has been loaded properly. - Page 76 L L o o a a d d i i n n g g a a n n d d I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s 2.
- Page 77 L L o o a a d d i i n n g g a a n n d d I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Table 4.
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Page 78: Engine
Specifications Engine Model: A-360 Thermo King TK486VMGS5 (NRMM Stage V A-400 and A-500 compliant) Thermo King TK486VEGS5 (NRMM Stage V compliant) Fuel Type Diesel fuel must conform to EN590 Oil Capacity 12.3 liters/litres (13 quarts) crankcase and oil filter Fill to full mark on dipstick Oil Type Petroleum Multi-grade Oil: API Type CI-4, ACEA Class E3... - Page 79 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 Engine Coolant Type Conventional Coolant: Conventional coolant (antifreeze) is green or blue-green. GM 6038M or equivalent, low silicate antifreeze mixture, 50/50 antifreeze/water mixture, not to exceed 60/40.
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Page 80: Filters
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 Filters Engine Oil Filter EMI 3000 Hour – P/N 11-9182 Fuel Filter EMI 3000 Hour –... - Page 81 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 460/3/60 Up to 15m, 10mm Over 15m, 16mm TracKing Platform ARM Cortex-A8, 300MHz, 256MB RAM, 4GB Flash, Linux GSM/GPRS 3G, Sierra HL8548 u-blox NEO-7M...
- Page 82 Jump Starting If unit battery is discharged or run down, unit may be jump started using jumper cables and another battery or vehicle. Consider the following precautions and be careful when jump starting a unit. 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 ! ! A battery can be dangerous.
- Page 83 J J u u m m p p S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g Figure 45. Sequence for Connecting Jumper Cables Positive (+) Terminal on Unit Battery Positive (+) Terminal on Good Battery Negative (–)Terminal on Good Battery Starter Mounting Bolt on Unit Engine 6.
- Page 84 J J u u m m p p S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g 8. Connect the black negative (–) jumper cable to the negative (–) battery terminal on a good battery. Do not let the other end of the jumper cable touch anything that conducts electricity.
- Page 85 J J u u m m p p S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g Figure 46. Sequence for Disconnecting Jumper Cables Starter Mounting Bolt on Unit Engine Negative (–)Terminal on Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal on Good Battery Positive (+) Terminal on Unit Battery TK 61738-2-OP-EN...
- Page 86 Warranty Terms of the Thermo King Trailer Unit warranty are available on request from your local Thermo King dealer. TK 61738-2-OP-EN...
- Page 87 Maintenance Inspection Schedule Inspection and Service Intervals Inspection and Service intervals are determined by the number of unit operating hours and by the age of the unit. Examples are shown in the table below. Your Dealer will prepare a schedule to suit your specific needs. S S e e r r v v i i c c e e R R e e c c o o r r d d : : Each inspection and service performed should be recorded on your Dealer Service Record.
- Page 88 Serial Number Locations Figure 47. A-Series Serial Number Locations (inside unit) Shown RCS1262-1 TK 61738-2-OP-EN...
- Page 89 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 90 N N o o t t e e s s TK 61738-2-OP-EN...
- Page 91 N N o o t t e e s s TK 61738-2-OP-EN...
- Page 92 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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