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Release History Released (12/10) Rev. 1 (04/11) Changes to manual as requested: pages 12, 13 - added min/max dimensions for unit mounting bolts, pages 16, 23, 24, 52 and 58 - added “Contact your Thermo King Dealer for specific part number”, page 22 - added Standard, Fuel and Triple Combo Status Lights, page 22 - add flush mounted dimensions, pages 36-39 - added 50 gallon Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor (USFLS) tank information, page 42 - changed sensor harness wire code from 8F to 2PL and added “NOTE: Trailer OEM to select conduit or chase with appropriate I.D.
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Installation Manual for SB-130, SB-230 and SB-330 Systems...
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Introduction This manual was written to assist with the installation of the Thermo King SB-130, SB-230 and SB-330 Single Temperature refrigeration systems onto trailers specifically designed and built for refrigerated applications. Due to its complexity, you should not attempt this installation unless you: •...
Safety Precautions symbol appears next to a point that is particularly important: DANGER: Addresses a circumstance that, if encountered, will lead to death or serious injury WARNING: Addresses a circumstance that, if encountered, might lead to death or serious injury. CAUTION: Addresses a circumstance that, if encountered, may cause damage to equipment or minor injury.
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Safety Precautions (continued) Battery Installation and Cable Routing Refrigerant WARNING: Improperly installed battery could result in a fire or WARNING: Although fluorocarbon refrigerants are classified explosion! A Thermo King approved battery must be installed as safe refrigerants, certain precautions must be observed and properly secured to the battery tray.
Trailer Requirements Approximate Weight of Thermo King Unit: (Model 30) SB-130, SB-230 and SB-330 = 742 kg (1635 lbs.) (Model 50) SB-230 = 850 kg (1870 lbs.) Front Wall Requirements Fuel Tank Mounting DANGER: The front wall of the trailer must be structurally DANGER: An improperly installed fuel tank could lead to strong enough to support the weight of the refrigeration unit! serious injury or death! Consult your trailer manufacturer for...
Evaporator Opening Requirements Evaporator Opening DANGER: The front trailer wall must be structurally strong enough to support the weight of the refrigeration unit! The location of the unit mounting bolts and evaporator opening in the front wall is critical. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT! NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the front corner clearance lights to the corner radius of the trailer to prevent damage.
Mounting Hardware Requirements Mounting Bolts Mounting Bolt Specifications DANGER: Eight mounting bolts must be installed to properly DANGER: The use of mounting bolts other than those secure the unit to the trailer front wall! Failure to do so could specified could result in severe damage to equipment, void result in severe damage to equipment, void the warranty or the warranty or cause personal injury or death! cause personal injury or death!
Bulkhead Dimensions (Option) THERMO KING RECOMMENDS USING A BULKHEAD Contact your Thermo King Dealer for specific part number. Bulkhead Function Return Airflow A bulkhead is used to keep the return airflow from being restricted if the Restrictions of the return airflow adversely affects the performance of the load shifts.
Battery Selection Guide Refer to Service Bulletin T&T 446 for more information regarding Battery Selection and Maintenance. Trailer units are designed for one 12 volt, Group 31 battery supplied by the CAUTION: Do not connect other manufacturer’s equipment or installer. accessories to the Thermo King unit! This could result in severe damage to equipment and void the warranty! The battery must be suitable for deep cycling, heavy duty and rated with a...
Lifting Bar Dimensions I. Recommended material: 76.2 mm (3.00 in.) x 12.7 mm (0.50 in.) mild WARNING: Do not use a fork lift to install unit! steel. II. Use forged chain links and hooks, clevis and pins with strength equal to total lift capacity of hoist mechanism and meet all safety standards.
Surface Mounted Status Light Dimensions (Option) Contact your Thermo King Dealer for specific part numbers. Standard Display and Fuel Combo Display Triple Combo Display...
Flush Mounted Status Light Opening Dimensions (Option) Contact your Thermo King Dealer for specific part numbers. NOTE: Dimensions shown will accommodate the flush mounted Standard Display, Standard and Fuel Combo Display and Triple Combo Display.
Required Tools 1. Safety Glasses 2. Drill 3. Drill Bits 4. Tape Measure 5. Mechanics Tools 6. Lifting Bar 7. Work Platform (Recommended) 8. Torque Wrench 9. Forged Eyebolts NOTE: Equipment such as scales, gauges, refrigerant leak detectors, and torque wrenches should be in good working condition and routinely calibrated to assure accurate readings.
Unpacking the Unit Unpacking the Unit DANGER: Do not use a forklift to install the unit! This could result in severe damage to the equipment, void the warranty • Carefully remove plastic stretch wrap from unit. or cause personal injury or death! •...
Installing the Unit Unit Installation WARNING: Do not use a forklift to install the unit! This could result in severe damage to equipment, void the warranty or 9. Install two 5/8-11 forged lifting eyebolts into threaded holes located on cause personal injury or death! the top of the unit (Detail I).
Installing the Drain Hoses Installation 1. Drain hoses should run straight down the trailer wall from the unit with no kinks or bends. 2. Secure with screws and clamps provided in installation kit. 3. Cut off excess hose and attach drain hose check valves provided in installation kit.
Installing the UFLS (Option) Important Installation Information Pre-Assembly NOTE: The mounting holes of the sensor, focus tube, gaskets and The Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor (UFLS) should be installed into the fuel the fuel tank flange are not symmetrical. The holes align only in one tank before the tank is installed onto the trailer.
Installing the Fuel Tank - 50 Gallon, 22'' Dia., Aluminum OPEN STYLE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET IMPORTANT FUEL TANK INSTALLATION INFORMATION • Kits 701635 (90-398) and 701658 (90-399) are specifically designed to install a 30 or 50 gallon fuel tank in a hanging position under a trailer Effective the first quarter of 2011, all 50 gallon, 22'' diameter, aluminum attached to the floor crossmembers.
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Installing the Fuel Tank - 50 Gallon, 22'' Diameter, Aluminum OPEN STYLE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET Standard crossmember spacing shown. For other crossmember spacing, refer to TK-54238-2-IM. Non-standard crossmember spacing of 9'', 15'' and 16'' also requires Kit 701658 (90-399) NOTE: Location of mounting holes may change if other trailer options are added.
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Installing the Fuel Tank - 50 Gallon, 22'' Diameter, Aluminum OPEN STYLE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET Fuel Tank Installation NOTE: Location of mounting holes may change if other trailer options are added. 1. Locate the existing sets of 10.3 mm (.406'' dia.) pre-punched holes in the crossmembers.
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Installing the Fuel Tank - 50 Gallon, 22'' Diameter, Aluminum OPEN STYLE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET NOTE: Location of mounting holes may change if other trailer options are added. Open Style Bracket Orient Tank Vertically Flange...
Installing the Fuel Lines Fuel Line Installation 4. Secure all fuel lines with provided clamps (Detail III). 5. Route fuel supply line from the unit to the fuel pump to the fuel pickup DANGER: Leaking fuel lines could cause a fire resulting in on the fuel tank.
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Installing the Fuel Lines Verify the factory installed fuel line fittings are tight prior to mounting the bracket onto the frame.
Installing the UFLS Harness (Option) “Solid State” Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor (UFLS) Harness Installation and Routing Harness Connections NOTE: The Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor (UFLS) is an option for 22” IMPORTANT: The use of the supplied crimp and solder style 50 gallon fuel tanks only and requires Interconnect Harness Kit connectors with separate heat shrink tubing is required when 702414.
Installing the Status Light (Option) Installation NOTE: If all CAN ports are occupied use the CAN extender Harness available from your Thermo King Dealer. NOTE: Surface mounted status light installation shown, flush • Be sure the connectors are locked securely in place on the circuit mounted light installs into recessed opening (see “Flush Mounted board.
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Installing the Status Light (Option) 8-Pin 4-Pin...
Installing the Rear Remote Controller (Option) Foamed-In-Place Installation Harness Connections 7. Apply Superlube (or equivalent) to Remote Controller Harness NOTE: Verify mounting location and all dimensions before installing connector and attach securely to back of controller. Route harness the remote controller. through chase.
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Installing the Rear Remote Controller (Option)
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Installing the Rear Remote Controller (Option) Retro-Fit Installation NOTE: Verify mounting location and all dimensions before installing Harness Connections the remote controller. 4. Apply Superlube (or equivalent) to Remote Controller Harness DANGER: Do not route electrical harness together with fuel connector and attach securely to back of controller.
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Installing the Rear Remote Controller (Option)
Installing the Door Switch (Option) When installing CargoLink wireless door switches, see TK 55151 CargoLink Installation Manual. NOTE: These instructions (pages 52-55) are intended as reference IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES: guide only to assist with a typical hard wired door switch installation. •...
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Installing the Door Switch (Option) Right Angle Mounting Top x Top Mounting Side x Side Mounting...
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Installing the Door Switch (Option) Contact your Thermo King Dealer for specific part numbers. NOTE: The Door Switch Harness Connectors are located at the rear of the unit (See DETAIL C). Single Door Switch Activation / Single Zone (Detail A) Multiple Door Switch Activation / Single Zone (Detail B) 1.
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Installing the Door Switch (Option) Interface Harness Wiring Door Switch Wiring RED = (12 Vdc) POWER RED = (12 Vdc) POWER BLACK = (CH) GROUND BLACK = (CH) GROUND WHITE = (DS) OUTPUT WHITE = (DS) OUTPUT Door Switch Connectors Interface Harness Wiring Door Switch Wiring RED = (12 Vdc) POWER...
CargoWatch™ Sensor Locations (Option) Sensor locations for Domestic Applications as required by customer. 1. Sensor #1 is located in the evaporator side return opening near unit return air sensor (factory installed). 2. Sensor #2 as required by customer.
Connecting the CargoWatch™ Sensors (Option) NOTE: ONLY CargoWatch Sensors Can Be Used CONNECTING SENSORS 6. Insert BLACK pin connector and wire into correct connection until it locks into position (Detail I). The wire side of the connector is shown. NOTE: The sensor are not polarity sensitive. SENSOR PLUGS 1.
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Connecting the CargoWatch™ Sensors (Option)
Installing the Bulkhead (Option) THERMO KING RECOMMENDS USING A BULKHEAD Contact your Thermo King Dealer for specific part numbers. Installation CAUTION: Do not drill holes into refrigeration, electrical or mechanical components or severe damage to the equipment will result! 1. Find and mark the front trailer wall support posts, the top six mounting holes should align with the trailer wall posts.
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Installing the Bulkhead (Option) Typical trailer wall support posts. Remove the two screws holding the top portion of the bulkhead and fold it down to Attach bulkhead service the evaporator. with the top two mounting holes. Four mounting holes in large pockets Four mounting holes in bottom flange...
Installing the Battery Important Battery Information Optional Heavy Duty Battery Hold Down Bracket IMPORTANT: See Safety Precautions - “Battery Installation and Cable Routing” on page 7 for additional information. 1. Install the battery into the tray. 2. Install the battery hold down bracket and rods. Loosely install hardware WARNING: Improperly installed battery could result in a fire or explosion! A Thermo King approved battery must be installed onto the rods.
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Installing the Battery Optional Standard Heavy Duty Battery Hold Down Bracket Battery Hold Down Bracket...
Installing the Bottom Pan Installation 3. Front Mounting Bolts - Open the center curbside and roadside doors to access the bottom pan front mounting tabs. NOTE: Anti-seize lubricant applied to the threads of the stainless • MODEL 30 Units - From inside the unit, secure the bottom pan steel mounting hardware is recommended.
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Installing the Bottom Pan MODEL 50 UNITS ONLY The receptacle box needs to be lifted up to access one of the bottom pans front mounting bolts.
Programming the SR-3 Controller for Fuel Level NOTE: These procedures can also be done through OptiSet™ Programming Procedures NOTE: The Guarded Access Menu is not available if the engine is running. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Go to the Guarded Access Menu. 3.
UNIT CHECK LIST UNIT CHECK LIST MULTI-TEMP UNITS (REMOTE EVAPORATORS) Visually inspect the unit for transit and handling damage. File claim Check evaporator(s) sections for cleanliness. with delivery carrier. Leak test interconnecting tubing. Install the unit as outlined in the Thermo King Installation Manual. Check for damage, loose or missing bolts and hardware on remote If the unit has a separate fuel tank add 10 gallons of fuel to the tank.
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UNIT CHECK LIST (continued) Observe and record refrigerant operating pressures in relation to Remove the compartment bulk head(s) if equipped. ambient and box temperatures. Set the unit for continuous run. Continue to run the unit with the back Verify the readings above are correct for the conditions. doors open, alternating between high speed cool and heat until at least 6 hours (10 hours preferred) are shown on the engine run time When box reaches 32 F (0 C) check calibration of thermostat,...
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