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ThermoLite™ 110W Solar Panels
Kits 401417, 401418, 401455, 401741, 401742 and
401744
For the following applications:
1. Trailer Roof Top Mounted Solar Panel(s)
2. Bus Roof Top Mounted Solar Panel(s)
3. Tractor Fairing Mounted Solar Panel(s) for TriPac Evolution
Item
Description
1.
Solar Panel, 110W
1a.
Solar Panel, 110W Black
2.
Charge Controller
3.
Fused Battery Harness
4.
Y-Expansion Cable
5.
Hardware Kit
6.
Nameplate
7.
Warranty Registration
8.
Installation Instructions
Optional Extension
Harnesses:
422405 — 8 ft.
401293 — 12 ft.
422406 — 25 ft.
422407 — 50 ft.
TK 56237-11-IS Rev. E
Installation Instructions
401417
Base Kit
Part
Qty.
Number
452769
1
NSS
422579
1
422456
1
422453
NSS
1
NSS
1
NSS
1
NSS
1
©2020 Trane Technologies
401418
401455
Expansion
TriPac Kit
Kit
Qty.
Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
401741
401742
Black Base
Black
Kit
Expansion
Kit
Qty.
Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
401744
TriPac Black
Kit
Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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- Page 1 Installation Instructions ThermoLite™ 110W Solar Panels Kits 401417, 401418, 401455, 401741, 401742 and 401744 For the following applications: 1. Trailer Roof Top Mounted Solar Panel(s) 2. Bus Roof Top Mounted Solar Panel(s) 3. Tractor Fairing Mounted Solar Panel(s) for TriPac Evolution 401417 401418 401455...
- Page 2 Figure 1. 110W Solar Panel Kit Components x 10 TK1073-3 (10-11) THERMO KING CORPORATION 314 WEST 90TH STREET • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55420 WARRANTY REGISTRATION - MAJOR SERVICE PARTS ALTERNATOR ENGINE COMPRESSOR MICROPROCESSOR STARTER INJECTION PUMP BATTERY OTHER PART INFORMATION USE DIGITS ONLY...
- Page 3 Solar Panel Installation Best Practices I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : BEFORE beginning the solar panel installation disconnect all power to the refrigeration unit including standby power (if equipped). Also disconnect all power at the batteries for solar panel installation onto tractors or buses and on trailers equipped with a lift gate.
- Page 4 110W Solar Panel Installation Techniques Adhesive Installation ThermoLite solar panels utilize a very aggressive adhesive to secure panels to surfaces. This adhesive creates a long-lasting bond that develops its maximum bonding strength 72 hours after installation. The following procedures should be followed to ensure reliability of the adhesion for panel mounting.
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Page 5: Mechanical Fastening
A A d d h h e e r r i i n n g g t t h h e e P P a a n n e e l l Remove adhesive backing paper and firmly press down (13 PSI) over the entire area to ensure the panel is properly adhered to the surface. - Page 6 Edge Sealing Edge sealing is required around the perimeter of the solar panels to prevent wind and liquid from getting under the panel. Figure 6. Sealing edges of panel shown RCS1496 Wire Hold Downs Mechanical clamps must be used to hold the wires as they go over the roof edge into the roof channel.
- Page 7 110W Trailer Roof Top Installations Orientation Options I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : BEFORE beginning the installation, refer to “Solar Panel Installation Best Practices,” p. 3 “110W Solar Panel Installation Techniques,”...
- Page 8 F F r r o o n n t t O O r r i i e e n n t t a a t t i i o o n n A single 110W panel should be placed with the long side to the trailer front so that it can be riveted along the front edge.
- Page 9 R R e e a a r r / / M M i i d d O O r r i i e e n n t t a a 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 : : If operating in northern climates with snow and possible snow scrapers, the front installation is the recommended strategy.
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Page 10: Installation Steps
Installation Steps I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : BEFORE beginning the installation, refer to “Solar Panel Installation Best Practices,” p. 3 “110W Solar Panel Installation Techniques,” p. Figure 10. - Page 11 12.Secure any excess cable off the roof if possible. Any rooftop cables should be secured using mechanical fasteners, p-clamps or high-bond adhesives. 13.The extension harnesses are provided with one non-plugged end and a loose connector housing. Verify the polarity of the cable to the panel and charge controller prior to routing the wire.
- Page 12 20.Clean surface and attach supplied nameplate on the lift gate battery box or near the solar panel terminal connection. The label must be visible to servicing technicians to warn of additional charging sources. Figure 12. Install nameplate in a visible location 21.Reinstall fuse in solar wire harness and reconnect all battery connections.
- Page 13 Bus Roof Top Installations I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : BEFORE beginning the installation, refer to “Solar Panel Installation Best Practices,” p. 3 “110W Solar Panel Installation Techniques,” p. N N o o t t e e : : It is recommended that one 110W solar panel be installed for each bus battery.
- Page 14 E E x x t t e e n n s s i i o o n n H H a a r r n n e e s s s s e e s s C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s 2.
- Page 15 C C h h a a r r g g e e C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r a a n n d d B B a a t t t t e e r r y y H H a a r r n n e e s s s s C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s 6.
- Page 16 Class 8 Tractor Cab Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : BEFORE beginning the installation, refer to “Solar Panel Installation Best Practices,” p. 3 “110W Solar Panel Installation Techniques,” p. 1.
- Page 17 C C l l a a s s s s 8 8 T T r r a a c c t t o o r r C C a a b b I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) E E x x t t e e n n s s i i o o n n H H a a r r n n e e s s s s e e s s C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s 5.
- Page 18 C C l l a a s s s s 8 8 T T r r a a c c t t o o r r C C a a b b I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n ( ( c c o o n n t t i i n n u u e e d d ) ) C C h h a a r r g g e e C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r a a n n d d B B a a t t t t e e r r y y H H a a r r n n e e s s s s C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s 9.
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Page 19: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams ©2020 Trane Technologies TK 56237-11-IS Rev. E... - Page 20 ©2020 Trane Technologies TK 56237-11-IS Rev. E...
- Page 21 ThermoLite Charge Controller The 20amp charge controller comes with one LED status light that indicates battery charging and system operation. You can use the Status Light Function table below to verify solar panel operation. You can also use the Test Procedure on the next page. Additionally see "Solar Panel Trouble Shooting Guide”...
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Page 22: Test Procedures
Test Procedures T T o o p p r r o o p p e e r r l l y y t t e e s s t t t t h h e e s s o o l l a a r r o o u u t t p p u u t t y y o o u u m m u u s s t t h h a a v v e e t t h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g i i t t e e m m s s : : •... - Page 23 Solar Panel Troubleshooting Guide Use the following table to troubleshoot ThermoLite Solar Panel Systems. STEP ACTION RESULT COMMENT Verify the system is connected to a battery. The system will not operate if not connected to a battery. Verify the battery voltage is between 11V & 12.6V Either discharge or charge the The solar controller will battery to the range for the...
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Page 24: Customer Satisfaction Survey
ThermoLite™ Solar Panel Kit Warranty All ThermoLite solar panels installed by an authorized Thermo King dealer and registered within the first twelve (12) months of installation receive five (5) years parts and labor warranty coverage from date of installation. ThermoLite solar panels installed by an authorized Thermo King dealer not registered in that time will automatically receive five (5) years plus 90 days parts and labor coverage from date of manufacture.
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