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Operator’s Manual E-Series Units with Direct Smart Reefer E-400e, E-500e and E-600e SPECTRUM Revision A T T K K 6 6 2 2 1 1 5 5 9 9 – – 1 1 8 8 – – O O P P - - E E N N April 2024...
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If more information is required, consult your Thermo King Service Directory for the location and telephone number of the local dealer. T T h h e e r r m m o o K K i i n n g g ’ ’ s s w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y s s h h a a l l l l n n o o t t a a p p p p l l y y t t o o a a n n y y e e q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t w w h h i i c c h h h h a a s s b b e e e e n n “...
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At this point you can give details of the service required and the repair will be organized. No payment at point of repair for customers with a ThermoKare service contract or with a guaranty of payment from their Thermo King or FRIGOBLOCK home-dealer TK 62159–18–OP-EN...
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I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n General Inquires and Unit Maintenance For general inquiries please contact your local Thermo King and/or FRIGOBLOCK dealer.
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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.
Table of Contents S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s ............9 9 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice .
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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 Evaporator ..........26 Electronic Control System .
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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 Hourmeter Menu........47 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 .
Section 1 - Safety Precautions Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice Thermo King®/ FRIGOBLOCK recommends that all service be performed by a Thermo King/FRIGOBLOCK dealer and to be aware of several general safety practices. Safety advisories appear throughout this manual as required. Your personal safety and the proper operation of this unit depend upon the strict observance of these precautions.
E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t D D a a m m a a g g e e a a n n d d R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! Never drill holes into the unit unless instructed by Thermo King. Holes drilled into high voltage cables could cause an electrical fire, severe personal injury, or even death.
S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s Refrigerant Hazards 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 P P r r e e s s s s u u r r e e s s ! !
E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t D D a a m m a a g g e e ! ! Use the correct oil in Thermo King systems to avoid damaging equipment and nullifying its warranty.
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S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s N N o o t t i i c c e e M M a a t t e e r r i i a a l l D D a a m m a a g g e e ! ! Wipe up spills immediately.
S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s Electrical Hazards High Voltage I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Do not move the vehicle if the power cable or the electric...
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S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s 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 u u s s V V o o l l t t a a g g e e ! ! Never work alone on high voltage circuits in the refrigeration unit.
S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s Low Voltage W W a a r r n n i i n n g g L L i i v v e e E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s ! !
S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s Other Electrical Considerations 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 V V o o l l t t a a g g e e a a n n d d R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! !
S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s First Aid R R E E F F R R I I G G E E R R A A N N T T •...
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S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s •...
S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s Safety Decals Service The Service decal is located in an appropriate location internally.
The unit can start and run automatically any time the unit is turned on. Turn the unit On/Off switch Off before doing inspections or working on any part of the unit. Please note that only Qualified and Certified personnel should attempt to service your Thermo King unit. TK 62159–18–OP-EN...
S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s Decals located on the cover of the electrical box, condenser section.
S S e e c c t t i i o o n n 1 1 - - S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s RCS1686 F Gas decal indicates that this equipment Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Unit Description Introduction The Thermo King Vehicle Powered Single Temperature and Multi- Temperature (Spectrum) truck refrigeration systems are designed for transporting cold, frozen and deep frozen products on medium-sized trucks with one or more compartments. The unit is operated by a variable speed hermetic compressor powered by an inverter (CPM) connected to the HV vehicle batteries using a connection box (PDU).
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 Optional Features • Door Switch Kit • Snow Covers D D o o o o r r S S w w i i t t c c h h K K i i t t A door switch is typically installed to stop unit operation when the cargo compartment door is opened to improve temperature control.
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 Evaporator The evaporator is mounted on the ceiling inside the cargo box. The cover can easily be removed for service.
Electronic Control System The Electronic Control System is composed of an Electronic Control Module (located inside the condenser unit) and the HMI. This HMI allows the truck driver to operate the Thermo King refrigeration unit. Figure 7. HMI Description The Electronic Control System has the following characteristics: •...
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 S S o o f f t t S S t t a a r r t t : : All operation modes remain inactive for a few seconds after an Auto Start.
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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 8. In-cab Control Panel (HMI) Display, Keys, Symbols 1. Display It is always active and backlit except when the unit is disconnected (no power) or when the unit is connected but has been...
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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 10. °C/°F Symbol Indicates whether the on-screen temperature reading is in degrees Celsius (C) or degrees Fahrenheit (F).
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 Electrical System The unit’s controls and refrigeration components operate on 24 Vdc. The low voltage interface of the unit to the vehicle is 12V.
Operating Instructions General Operation In truck-driven units, temperature control is based on two values: The setting (Setpoint) of the electronic thermostat and the evaporator return temperature. The difference between these two temperatures will determine the mode of operation: cool, heat, or null. •...
Y Y e e a a r r o o f f m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e : : Reference Serial Plate. Installation and commissioning are to be carried out by an authorised Thermo King Dealer in accordance with Thermo King procedures and drawings. Exceptions to this with the written authorisation of the manufacturer only.
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 : : If the Select or Enter key is not pressed within 20 seconds to select a new setpoint temperature, the unit continues to operate at the original Setpoint temperature.
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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 16.
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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 c.
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 DSR-III Alarms T T h h e e r r e e a a r r e e t t h h r r e e e e a a l l a a r r m m c c a a t t e e g g o o r r i i e e s s : : Manual Start...
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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 24.
Contact your Thermo King Dealer. Thermal Protection Alarm - If the problem persists when the unit is restarted, contact your Thermo King Dealer. CPM error - See CPM LED for alarm and/or Diagnostic tool. dr1, dr2 Cargo Doors Are Open (Units with door switch option only) - Check if the Doors are open.
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 Alarm Description Remote Cargo Box Return Air Temperature Reading Error (open circuit or short-circuit) Contact your Thermo King Dealer. Communications Failure Contact your Thermo King Dealer. To View Alarm Codes DSR-III based Alarm Codes N N o o t t e e : : See the table on the following pages for a list of DSR Base Controller alarm codes.
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 s s : : The bAt alarm is the unique DSR-III alarm that requires manual confirmation.
DO NOT block the evaporator inlet or outlet. 4. Product should be pre-cooled before loading. Thermo King units are designed to maintain the load at the temperature at which it is loaded. Transport refrigeration units are not designed to reduce the load temperature.
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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.
Specifications Refrigeration System Contact your Thermo King dealer for refrigeration system service or maintenance. Compressor E-400e/E-500e/E–600e Compressor Type Electrical hermetic compressor, rotary type Oil Type Electrical Control System 24 Vdc Fuses Common Fuses Fuse 3: Evaporator Fan Motor (EFM1) 10 amps...
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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 Fuse 17: Drain Heaters (H3 and H4) (type MINI 32V) 2 amps Fuse 23: Extra Activation Condenser Fan Motor (CFM2) (type MINI 10 amps 32V)
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 Voltage 24 Vdc Current 0.6 Adc Resistance 8.0 ohms Coil for Bypass (PS7) Voltage 24 Vdc Current...
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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 Serial Ports 1 External Serial Ports for TracKing extensions or Third- Party Connect Input Power 10 - 30 V DC with overvoltage protection Backup Battery...
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Warranty Please also refer to TK 61654-18-WA Thermo King EMEA Unit Limited Warranty for Vehicle Powered Truck Units. TK 62159–18–OP-EN...
Inspection and Service Intervals Weekly Pre-Trip Checks 1. Listen for unusual noises, vibrations, etc. 2. Visually inspect unit for fluid leaks (coolant, oil, refrigerant). 3. Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose or broken parts (including air ducts and bulkheads, if so equipped). 4.
3. Check for loose or missing hardware. 4. Check for physical damage to the unit. Inspection and Service Schedules To ensure that your Thermo King unit operates reliably and economically over its full life, and to avoid limiting its warranty cover, the appropriate TK 62159–18–OP-EN...
Please work with your Dealer in order to create a maintenance schedule which fits your needs. Thermo King has extended the limited warranty on new units from 3,000 total hours to a maximum of 4,000 compressor run hours within the 2 year warranty period.
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Serial Number Locations Figure 27. E-400e E-500e E600e Condenser, Serial Number Location TK 62159–18–OP-EN...
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 28.
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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.
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1938. For more information, visit www. thermoking.com or www.tranetechnologies.com. Thermo King has a policy of continuous product and product data improvements and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice. We are committed to using environmentally conscious print practices.
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