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Thermo King B-100 Installation Manual

Thermo King B-100 Installation Manual

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Installation Manual
B-100 Model 50 MAX
(Revision A)
T T K K - - 5 5 6 6 8 8 7 7 6 6 - - 1 1 8 8 - - I I M M - - E E N N
August 2020

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual B-100 Model 50 MAX (Revision A) T T K K - - 5 5 6 6 8 8 7 7 6 6 - - 1 1 8 8 - - I I M M - - E E N N...
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual was written to assist with the general installation of Thermo King® components onto trucks designed and built for refrigerated applications. The T T h h e e r r m m o o K K i i n n g g I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s a a n n d d P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s G G u u i i d d e e (TK 56430) provides more detailed information that must be followed to safely and properly complete the entire installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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 ................................5 5 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice .
  • Page 4 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 INSTALLATION MENU ............... . . 30 C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g t t h h e e U U n n i i t t .

  • Page 5: Danger, Warning, Caution, And Notice

    Safety Precautions 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. Your personal safety and the proper operation of this unit depend upon the strict observance of these precautions.
  • Page 6 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 r r v v i i c c e e P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s - Recommended procedures must be used to minimize refrigerant loss. C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s m m a a y y b b e e i i s s o o l l a a t t e e d d by closing service valves and performing system pump-downs.

  • Page 7: Overview

    While basic mechanics tools and refrigeration service equipment are a necessity, there are also special tools that are required when installing Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Units. Using these tools will assure the installation is done correctly. Many of these are available from Thermo King.
  • Page 8 R R e e q q u u i i r r e e d d T T o o o o l l s s RCS481-1 WinTrac Software (latest version must always be used) TK-56876-18-IM-EN...

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Unit

    Unpacking and Inspecting the Unit Unpacking the Unit 1. Open the packaging. 2. Find the unit documentation. 3. Verify that the packaging contains all the accessories indicated on the list attached with the documentation. 4. Check that the hose length is correct before starting the installation. Checking can be carried out by consulting the “Packing List”...
  • Page 10 Preparing Condenser for Installation 1. Remove the following components to access the condenser mounting holes: a. C C o o n n d d e e n n s s e e r r C C o o v v e e r r – Remove screws securing condenser cover to fan housing and condenser frame. b.

  • Page 11: P P R R E E P P A A R R I I N N G G C C O O N N D D E E N N S S E E R R F F O O R R I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N

    P P r r e e p p a a r r i i n n g g C C o o n n d d e e n n s s e e r r f f o o r r I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n N N o o t t e e : : Nose Mount Installations Only –...

  • Page 12: Roof Mounted

    Roof Mounted I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See Section 4 - Unit Installation Standards and Procedures in the Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Installation Standards and Procedures Guide (TK 56430). THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED! 1.

  • Page 13: Nose Mounted

    Nose Mounted I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See Section 4 - Unit Installation Standards and Procedures in the Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Installation Standards and Procedures Guide (TK 56430). THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED! 1.
  • Page 14 Installing the Evaporator I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See Section 4 - Unit Installation Standards and Procedures in the Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Installation Standards and Procedures Guide (TK 56430). THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED! 1.
  • Page 15 Installing the Refrigeration Hoses I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See Section 6 - Refrigerant Hose and Fittings Standards in the Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Installation Standards and Procedures Guide (TK 56430).

  • Page 16: Circuit Seal Test

    Circuit Seal Test I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See Section 4 - Unit Installation Standards and Procedures in the Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Installation Standards and Procedures Guide (TK 56430). THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED! 1.

  • Page 17: In Case Of Leaks

    L L e e a a k k C C h h e e c c k k i i n n g g t t h h e e S S y y s s t t e e m m In Case of Leaks 1.

  • Page 18: Evaporator Connections

    Evaporator Connections I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See Section 7 - Electrical Standards in the Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Installation Standards and Procedures Guide (TK 56430). THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED! 1.
  • Page 19 E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s 2.

  • Page 20: Installing The In-Cab Controller

    3. Mount the base of the mounting bracket in the chosen location. Use screws ( ( C C ) ) , rubber mat ( ( D D ) ) and metal plate ( ( E E ) ) , which are supplied by Thermo King, as indicated in the drawing.

  • Page 21: Optional Internal Din Adaptor

    E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Optional Internal DIN Adaptor 1.

  • Page 22: Ignition Switch Connection

    E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Ignition Switch Connection The HMI controller (01) wire must be connected to the vehicle’s 12/24 Vdc positive ignition switch ON circuit.

  • Page 23: Battery Connections

    Battery Connections I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See Section 7 - Electrical Standards in the Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Installation Standards and Procedures Guide (TK 56430). THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE FOLLOWED! N N o o t t e e : : If the vehicle is equipped with a battery disconnect switch, always wire the unit after the switch.

  • Page 24: Standby Receptacle Box Installation (Models 20 And 50 Only)

    Standby Receptacle Box Installation (Models 20 and 50 Only) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See Section 7 - Electrical Standards in the Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Installation Standards and Procedures Guide (TK 56430).
  • Page 25 Evaporator Drain Hose Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See Section 8 - Evaporator Drain Hose Standards in the Thermo King Vehicle Powered Truck Installation Standards and Procedures Guide (TK 56430).

  • Page 26: E E V V A A P P O O R R A A T T O O R R D D R R A A I I N N H H O O S S E E I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N

    E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r D D r r a a i i n n H H o o s s e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Legend Option 1 Hose Heaters...
  • Page 27 Installing the Deflector 1. Place deflector onto condenser cover and align it with the two rear holes. 2. Mark the two front holes on the condenser cover and remove deflector. 3. Remove the condenser cover and drill the two front holes. 4.
  • Page 28 Installing the Hose Covers 1. Place (but do not fit for the moment) the elbow-shaped curved section, aligning it so that the inside coincides with the rim of the hose outlet hole. 2. Mark the left-hand baseline. 3. Mount and fit the straight section of the cover. To ensure the correct curvature, the total width should be 446 mm (17.5 in.).

  • Page 29: Display, Keys And Symbols

    In-Cab Controller DISPLAY, KEYS AND SYMBOLS 1. D D i i s s p p l l a a y y . It is always active and backlit except when the unit is disconnected (no power) or when the unit is connected but has been manually switched off from the In-cab Control Box.

  • Page 30: Information Menu

    I I n n - - C C a a b b C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r 3. C C C C : Battery Mode Compressor Hours. 4.
  • Page 31 I I n n - - C C a a b b C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e r r Thermostat Units C: temperature visualization in ºC, F: temperature visualization in ºF. Pressure Units b: pressure visualization in bar, P: pressure visualization in psig TK-56876-18-IM-EN...
  • Page 32 Charging the Unit 1. Connect gauge manifold to the suction and discharge service ports on the condenser unit. 2. Connect refrigerant bottle to the gauge manifold and place it on a scale. 3. Open refrigerant bottle valve and d d r r a a i i n n t t h h e e g g a a u u g g e e f f i i t t t t i i n n g g l l i i n n e e . 4.
  • Page 33 Suction Pressure Regulator (SPR) Adjustment Procedures - MAX 50 I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : All new unit installations require these adjustment procedures. Failure to do so may not allow the unit to operate at its maximum capacity.
  • Page 34 Installation Capacity (oz.) (oz.) (oz.) B-100 10 oz (0.29 liter) B-100 20/50 MAX 10 oz (0.29 liter) 2 oz 2 oz 10.2 oz POE-Solest (0.30 liter) Note: If utilizing a discharge muffler, add an additional 3 oz. of oil during installation or repair.
  • Page 35 Checking the Installation • All holes should be sealed with silicone or foam. • Check with a sheet of paper that the fans blow in the right direction. • The drain circuit should be slanted on all evaporators and the moisture trap should be installed. •...
  • Page 36 Refrigeration Diagram RCS1621 TK-56876-18-IM-EN...
  • Page 37 N N o o t t e e s s TK-56876-18-IM-EN...
  • Page 38 N N o o t t e e s s TK-56876-18-IM-EN...
  • Page 39 N N o o t t e e s s TK-56876-18-IM-EN...
  • Page 40 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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