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Operator's Manual
T-Series
Single and Multi-Temperature Systems
T-1200R, T-1200R Intermodal, T-1000R, T-800R, T-600R, T-560R
T-1200R SPECTRUM, T-1000R SPECTRUM, T-800R SPECTRUM
June 2020
T T K K 6 6 0 0 4 4 8 8 3 3 - - 1 1 - - O O P P - - E E N N
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual T-Series Single and Multi-Temperature Systems T-1200R, T-1200R Intermodal, T-1000R, T-800R, T-600R, T-560R T-1200R SPECTRUM, T-1000R SPECTRUM, T-800R SPECTRUM Revision A T T K K 6 6 0 0 4 4 8 8 3 3 - - 1 1 - - O O P P - - E E N N June 2020...
  • Page 2 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 includes a standard feature that collects and shares Machine Information with Thermo King. Separate terms may apply when a customer has entered into an agreement 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 Please note that Thermo Assistance cannot guarantee payments and the service is designed for the exclusive use of refrigerated transporters with products manufactured by Thermo King Corporation.
  • Page 5 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Customer Satisfaction Survey Let your voice be heard! Your feedback will help improve our manuals. The survey is accessible through any internet-connected device with a web browser.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents S S a a f f e e t t y y ....................... . 9 9 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 Further Communication Capabilities ..... 24 Defrost .
  • 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 Electric Heater Strips ........55 Standby Power Requirements .

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Automatic Start/Stop Operation

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Automatic Start/Stop 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 ! ! The unit can start and run automatically any time the unit is turned on.
  • Page 12 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 F F i i r r e e H H a a z z a a r r d d ! ! Do not attach fuel lines to battery cables or electrical harnesses.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15 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.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Remote Start Of The Unit

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Remote Start of the Unit 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 18: Do Not Use Ether Starting Aids

    S S a a f f e e t t y y Do Not Use Ether Starting Aids Figure 2. Do Not Use Ether Starting Aids (Near Engine) TK 60483-1-OP-EN...

  • Page 19: General Description

    Unit Description General Description The T- Series units are one-piece, front-mounted, diesel powered cooling and heating systems designed for straight trucks. The condensing portion of the unit is mounted on to the front of a truck cargo box with the evaporator portion protruding into the box.

  • Page 20: Reciprocating Compressor

    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 shall be stated on the engine serial plate (located on the engine itself). See below an example of engine serial plate.

  • Page 21: Clutch

    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 22: Premium Hmi Control Panel

    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 Figure 4. Standard HMI Control Panel Premium HMI Control Panel The Premium Truck HMI (Human/Machine Interface) Control Panel is available as an option on TSR-3 applications.

  • Page 23: T-Series Intermodal

    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 Figure 6. Premium HMI Control Panel - Spectrum -21. TEMP C POINT ZONE 1 ZONE 2...

  • Page 24: Cycle-Sentry™ Start-Stop Controls

    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 On Key (Dedicated Key) Off Key (Dedicated Hard Key) Display Defrost Key (Dedicated Key) CYCLE-SENTRY/Continuous Mode Key (Dedicated Key) Soft Keys...

  • Page 25: Defrost

    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 I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : A ServiceWatch download can be helpful when diagnosing a problem.

  • Page 26: 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 Engine Compartment W W A A R R N N I I N N G G 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 at any time without warning.

  • Page 27: Pharma

    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 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 2. 45 feet container with T-1200R ST Intermodal Temperature Extreme Recommended Max Deviation...
  • Page 29 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 4. Truck body with Thermo King T-1000R Spectrum unit Temperature Extreme Recommended...
  • Page 30 Manual Pretrip Inspection (Before Starting the Unit) 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 s s : : 1.
  • 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 ( ( B B e e f f o o r r e e S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g t t h h e e U U n n i i t t ) ) 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 32 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 ( ( B B e e f f o o r r e e S S t t a a r r t t i i n n g g t t h h e e U U n n i i t t ) ) scale.

  • Page 33: Tsr-3 Controller

    Operating Instructions TSR-3 Controller Refer to “Profeesor Kool” and the “TK Tutor Series” for step by step instructions and training on how to use your Standard or Premium HMI and also “TK Alarm Codes” to help diagnose any alarms. These can be found at the following link: http://www.europe.thermoking.com/tools/ N N o o t t e e : : These are App’s for your Mobile device, contact your Dealer for...
  • Page 34 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 display is capable of showing numbers and illuminating several icons.
  • Page 35 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 this icon is present in the the lower display, it is showing the electric motor run time (if the unit is equipped with optional Electric Standby).

  • Page 36: Keys And Led Indicators

    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 Keys and LED Indicators There are nine touch sensitive keys.
  • Page 37 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 UP ARROW Primary Use –...
  • Page 38 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 HIGH SPEED LOCK-OUT Primary Use –...

  • Page 39: Turning The Unit On And 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 PRETRIP TEST Primary Use –...
  • Page 40 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 11.
  • Page 41 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 13.

  • Page 42: The Standard 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 Figure 15.

  • Page 43: Premium Hmi Controller

    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 Premium HMI Controller The Premium Truck HMI (Human/Machine Interface) Control Panel is available as an option on TSR-3 Truck applications.
  • Page 44 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 High Speed Lockout Soft Keys Box Temperature...

  • Page 45: T T - - S S E E R R I I E E S S I I N N T T E E R R M M O O D D A A L L

    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 Zone 2 Soft Key Menu Soft Key The HMI control panel consists of a display and 8 touch-sensitive keys.
  • Page 46 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 Display Defrost Key (Dedicated Key) CYCLE-SENTRY/Continuous Mode Key (Dedicated Key)

  • Page 47: Introduction

    Alarm Codes Introduction An alarm code is generated when the microprocessor senses an abnormal condition. Alarms direct an operator or service technician to the source of a problem. Multiple alarms can be present at one time. All generated alarms will be stored in memory until cleared by the operator.
  • Page 48 Loading and Enroute Inspections I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Make sure cargo is pre-cooled to the proper temperature before loading. The Thermo King unit is designed to maintain temperature, not cool an above-temperature load.

  • Page 49: L L O O A A D D I I N N G G A A N N D D E E N N R R O O U U T T E E I I N N S S P P E E C C T T I I O O N N S

    L L o o a a d d i i n n g g a a n n d d E E n n r r o o u u t t e e I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n s s RCS1142-1 Inspect unit condenser grille openings to ensure they are free of debris.

  • Page 50: Enroute Inspections

    L L o o a a d d i i n n g g a a n n d d E E n n r r o o u u t t e e I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n s s 1.
  • Page 51 L L o o a a d d i i n n g g a a n n d d E E n n r r o o u u t t e e I I n n s s p p e e c c t t i i o o n n s s d.

  • Page 52: Engine

    Specifications Engine Model: T-560R TK270 T-600R, T-800R, T-800R SPECTRUM TK370 T-1000R,T-1000R SPECTRUM, T- TK376 1200R, T-1200R SPECTRUM, T-1200R Intermodal Fuel Type No. 2 Diesel fuel under normal conditions No. 1 Diesel fuel is acceptable cold weather fuel Oil Capacity: T-560R Crankcase & Oil Filter 3.7 litres (3.9 quarts) Fill to full mark on dipstick T-600R and T-800R Crankcase &...

  • Page 53: Fuses

    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.

  • Page 54: Electrical Control System

    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 Fuel Solenoid Pull-In/ Starter Circuit none No Fuse - All Bosch and Thermo King Alternators 2A Fuse - All Prestolite Alternators...

  • Page 55: Electric Heater Strips

    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 Fuses See “Fuses” Battery Charging 12 volt, 37 amp/ 120 amp (SPECTRUM’S), brush type, Thermo King alternator Electric Heater Strips Number...
  • Page 56 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 Input Power 12V Nominal Backup Battery Single cell Li-Ion 3.7V Nominal, > 2Ah -40 to +85 C Environmental Storage Temperature...
  • Page 57 Warranty Terms of the Thermo King Self Powered Truck Unit Warranty are available on request from your Thermo King Dealer. Also refer to TK 61598-2-WA Thermo King EMEA Limited Warranty for Self Powered Truck Units. TK 60483-1-OP-EN...

  • Page 58: Inspection And Service Intervals

    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 59 Serial Number Locations Figure 20. Unit Serial Number Plate Located on Frame Figure 21. Serial Number Plates TK 60483-1-OP-EN...

  • Page 60: S S E E R R I I A A L L N N U U M M B B E E R R L L O O C C A A T T I I O O N N S

    S S e e r r i i a a l l N N u u m m b b e e r r L L o o c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Figure 22.
  • Page 61 Recover Refrigerant At Thermo King®, and FrigoBlock 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 62 N N o o t t e e s s TK 60483-1-OP-EN...
  • Page 63 N N o o t t e e s s TK 60483-1-OP-EN...
  • Page 64 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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