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Trane Technologies Thermo King TriPac 3 Installation Manual

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TriPac® ® 3
Auxiliary Heating and Cooling Temperature Management
System
Rev. D
T T K K 5 5 7 7 1 1 1 1 3 3 - - 1 1 9 9 - - I I M M - - E E N N
March 2024

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  • Page 1: T T R R I I P P A A C C 3 3 C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T S S W W I I T T H H O O P P T T I I O O N N A A L L C C L L O O S S E E D D L L O O O O P P C C O O O O L L I I N N G

    Installation Manual TriPac® ® 3 Auxiliary Heating and Cooling Temperature Management System Rev. D T T K K 5 5 7 7 1 1 1 1 3 3 - - 1 1 9 9 - - I I M M - - E E N N March 2024...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Your feedback will help improve our manuals. The survey is accessible through any internet-connected device with a web browser. Scan the Quick Response (QR) code or click Technical Publications TK Americas Feedback to complete the survey. ©2023 Trane Technologies TK 57113-19-IM-EN...

  • 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 ................................7 7 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice .

  • Page 4: A A / / C C W W I I R R 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

    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 A A / / C C C C o o n n d d e e n n s s e e 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 ............................3 3 5 5 A A / / C C R R e e c c e e i i v v e e r r D D r r i i e e 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 .

  • Page 5: T T R R I I P P A A C C 3 3 C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T D D I I M M E E N N S S I I O O N N S

    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 Alternative Installation – Drilling Hole In Fuel Tank..........69 H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l P P u u m m p p a a n n d d F F u u e e l l L L i i n n 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 .

  • Page 6: S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y T T R R U U C C K K I I N N T T E E G G R R A A T T I I O O N N H H A A R R N N E E S S S S W W I I T T H H S S W W I I T T C C H H ( ( O O P P T T I I O O N

    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 Unit Setup ................. . . 104 Set Clock .

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    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 installation of this unit depend upon the strict observance of these precautions.

  • Page 8: Battery Cable Installation And Routing

    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 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 ! ! K K e e e e p p y y o o u u r r h h a a n n d d s s , , c c l l o o t t h h i i n n g g , , a a n n d d t t o o o o l l s s c c l l e e a a r r o o f f f f a a n n s s a a n n d d / / o o r r b b e e l l t t s s w w h h e e n n w w o o r r k k i i n n g g o o n n a a u u n n i i t t t t h h a a t t i i s s r r u u n n n n i i n n g g o o r r w w h h e e n n o o p p e e n n i i n n g g o o r r c c l l o o s s i i n n g g c c o o m m p p r r e e s s s s o o r r s s e e r r v v i i c c e e v v a a l l v v e e s s .

  • Page 9: Refrigerant Hazards

    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 F F i i r r e e H H a a z z a a r r d d ! ! D D o o n n o o t t a a t t t t a a c c h h f f u u e e l l l l i i n n e e s s t t o o b b a a t t t t e e r r y y c c a a b b l l e e s s o o r r e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l h h a a r r n n e e s s s s e e s s .

  • Page 10: Heater Safety Precautions

    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 k k i i n n : : Flush area with large amounts of warm water. Do not apply heat. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wrap burns with dry, sterile, bulky dressing to protect from infection.

  • Page 11: Tips For A Successful Installation

    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 D D a a n n g g e e r r D D a a n n g g e e r r A A s s p p h h y y x x i i a a t t i i o o n n H H a a z z a a r r d d ! ! H H a a z z a a r r d d o o f f E E x x p p l l o o s s i i o o n n o o r r F F i i r r e e ! !

  • Page 12: Apu Installation

    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 • It is recommended that one person performs the installation of all the components o o u u t t s s i i d d e e the sleeper while a second person installs all the components i i n n s s i i d d e e the sleeper.

  • Page 13: A/C Hose Connections And Routing

    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 • Install heater so it will maintain a minimum distance of 2.00 inches (50.8 mm) from any heat sensitive or flammable material.

  • Page 14: Engine Coolant Hose Connections And Routing

    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 • The A/C system must be leak free. Check for leaks by using an electronic leak detector. •...

  • Page 15: Apu Assembly

    TriPac 3 Component Dimensions APU Assembly 743.7 29.28 657.1 25.87 601.6 23.68 478.6 18.84 294.5 11.60 368.2 14.50 635.1 146.1 25.00 5.75 120.7 4.75 RCS2009 93.7 3.69 TK 57113-19-IM-EN...
  • Page 16 T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s 656.0 25.83 498.8...
  • Page 17 T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 1.
  • Page 18 T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 2.
  • Page 19 T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s TriPac 3 APU (DPF) Dimensions (side and rear) Figure 3.

  • Page 20: Condenser Assembly

    T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Condenser Assembly 563.9 22.20...

  • Page 21: Evaporator/Mac Assembly (Brackets As Shipped)

    T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Evaporator/MAC Assembly (brackets as shipped) 532.3 20.96...

  • Page 22: Evaporator/Mac Assembly (Brackets As Installed)

    T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Evaporator/MAC Assembly (brackets as installed) 21.64 in.

  • Page 23: Mac Controller

    T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s MAC Controller 427.6 16.83...
  • Page 24 T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s MOUNTING HOLES MOUNTING HOLES MOUNTING HOLES...

  • Page 25: Standard Heater

    T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Standard Heater 305.0 115.0...

  • Page 26: Telematics Module (Option)

    T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Telematics Module (Option) Cover Cover...

  • Page 27: Hmi

    T T r r i i P P a a c c 3 3 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s [6.9] 2.79 [1.10]...
  • Page 28 Required Tools and Additional Supplies N N o o t t e e : : While basic mechanics tools and refrigerant service equipment are a necessity, there are also special tools that are required when installing Thermo King TriPac Units. For a complete listing of special tools, See “Special Tool Requirements”...

  • Page 29: Typical Component Locations

    Typical Component Locations N N o o t t e e : : Proper installation of each component onto the vehicle is critical!. Refer to the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498) before beginning the installation. Adhering to the installation standards will help assure the components are installed correctly and the system operates as designed.
  • Page 30 TriPac 3 Components with Truck Coolant Integration Figure 5. TriPac 3 Components with APU Coolant Hoses Tee’d Directly Into Truck’s Heater Hoses TRUCK’S SLEEPER COMPARTMENT RCS2001 TriPac 3 APU Heater Air Intake Tube A/C Condenser Heater Fuel Pump A/C Receiver Drier Heater and APU Diesel Fuel Pickup and Return Tubes A/C Evaporator / MAC Assembly Main Power Fuse...
  • Page 31 TriPac 3 Components with Optional Closed Loop Cooling Figure 6. TriPac 3 Components with Optional Closed Loop Cooling Heater Exhaust Tube A/C Condenser Heater Air Intake Tube A/C Receiver Drier Heater Fuel Pump A/C Evaporator / MAC Assembly Heater and APU Diesel Fuel Pickup and Return Tubes Main Power Fuse (connects to truck’s batteries) Heater (Diesel Fired) Coolant Expansion Tank...

  • Page 32: Standard Installation Method - Mounting Claws

    APU Installation Standard Installation Method – Mounting Claws I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “TriPac Evolution Installation Standards” in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498).
  • Page 33 A A P P U U I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 7. Standard Installation Method with Mounting Claws Shown RCS1987 Detail A Detail B Detail C...

  • Page 34: Exhaust Pipe Installation

    A A P P U U I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Exhaust Pipe Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “APU Exhaust Tailpipe Installation Standards” in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498).
  • Page 35 A/C Condenser Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Condenser Installation Standards“ in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! Locate an area on the exterior of the sleeper to install the condenser that does not interfere with the operation of existing truck components.

  • Page 36: A A / / C C C C O O N N D D E E N N S S E E 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

    A A / / C C C C o o n n d d e e n n s s e e 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 Figure 9.
  • Page 37 A/C Receiver Drier Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Receiver Drier Installation Standards” in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! Special Tools Required Drill Motor 3/8”...

  • Page 38: Preferred Location - Flush With Front Bulkhead

    A/C Evaporator / MAC Installation Preferred Location – Flush with Front Bulkhead I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Evaporator Installation Standards” in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498).
  • Page 39 A A / / C C E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r / / M M A A C C I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 11.

  • Page 40: Alternative Location - Centered Under Bunk

    A A / / C C E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r / / M M A A C C I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Alternative Location –...
  • Page 41 A A / / C C E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r / / M M A A C C I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 12.
  • Page 42 MAC Remote Installation The MAC can be removed from top of evaporator and installed as a standalone component if necessary. Allow a minimum of 2.00 in. (50.8 mm) around all four sides of the MAC for air flow. Figure 13. Provide for air flow around MAC RCS2224 1.

  • Page 43: Heater Location

    D2/D4 Heater Installation Heater Location I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Heater Installation Standards“ in Section 7 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498).
  • Page 44 D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e 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 Figure 14.

  • Page 45: Heater Subassembly And Installation

    D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e 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 Heater Subassembly and Installation Turn the heater upside down and attach the following components: 1.

  • Page 46: Exhaust And Combustion Air Intake Routing

    D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e 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 Exhaust and Combustion Air Intake Routing D D a a n n g g e e r r A A s s p p h h y y x x i i a a t t i i o o n n H H a a z z a a r r d d ! !

  • Page 47: Exhaust And Combustion Air Intake Installation

    D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e 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 Exhaust and Combustion Air Intake Installation 1.

  • Page 48: Duct Locations

    D2/D4 Heater Duct Installation Duct Locations I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Discharge and Return Air Duct Standards“ in Section 7 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498).

  • Page 49: Installation Procedures

    D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e r r D D u u c c t t I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Installation Procedures Special Tools Required Drill Motor...
  • Page 50 D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e r r D D u u c c t t I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 17.

  • Page 51: A/C Vent Locations

    A/C Duct and Vent Installation A/C Vent Locations N N o o t t e e : : See “Evaporator Air Discharge Ducts and Vents Installation Standards“ in Section 6 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! The evaporator is equipped with two air discharge outlets to attach the supplied flexible air ducts.
  • Page 52 A A / / C C D D u u c c t t a a n n d d V V e e n n t t I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 18.
  • Page 53 A/C Hose Installation N N o o t t e e : : See “Refrigerant Hose and Fittings Standards“ in Section 8 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! Special Tools Required Hose Fitting Tools (204-1045) Hose Cutting Tool (204-677) PAG Refrigerant Oil (2030502)

  • Page 54: A A / / C C 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

    A A / / C C 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 Figure 20. A/C Hose Diagram and Torque Specifications Shown LIQUID CONDENSER EVAPORATOR...

  • Page 55: Evacuation Procedures

    A/C System Evacuation and Leak Check Procedures Evacuation Procedures N N o o t t e e : : See “System Evacuation Standards“ in Section 12 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! Evacuation Procedures Thermo King Evacuation Station (P/N 204-725) Recommended...
  • Page 56 A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m E E v v a a c c u u a a t t i i o o n n a a n n d d L L e e a a k k C C h h e e c c k k P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 21.

  • Page 57: Main Harness Installation

    Main Harness Installation N N o o t t e e : : All interior electrical connections are made at the MAC. 1. From the APU, route the following harnesses up through the access hole and into the sleeper. Connect to the mating connectors on the MAC as shown: •...
  • Page 58 HMI Controller Installation HMI LOCATION • Choose a location inside the truck’s sleeper that is easily accessible and visible from the drivers bunk. • To accurately measure inside air temperature, mount the HMI away from windows, air vents, and out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 59: H H M M I I C C O O N N T T R R O O L L L L E E 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

    H H M M I I C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e 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 5.
  • Page 60 Heater Fuel Pump Connections 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 ! ! T T o o p p r r e e v v e e n n t t t t h h e e A A P P U U f f r r o o m m s s t t a a r r t t i i n n g g u u n n e e x x p p e e c c t t e e d d l l y y , , s s e e t t a a l l l l 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 t t r r o o l l s s t t o o t t h h e e O O F F F F p p o o s s i i t t i i o o n n B B E E F F O O R R E E c c o o n n n n e e c c t t i i n n g g w w i i r r e e s s t t o o b b a a t t t t e e r r y y .
  • Page 61 Fuse Holder and APU Battery Connections P P o o w w e e r r I I n n v v e e r r t t e e r r O O p p t t i i o o n n O O n n l l y y — Route and connect the power inverter cables to the battery and fuse holder now. Refer to TK 56837-8-IM.

  • Page 62: F F U U S S E E H H O O L L D D E E R R A A N N D D A A P P U U B B A A T T T T E E R R Y Y C C O O N N N N E E C C T T I I O O N N S

    F F u u s s e e H H o o l l d d e e r r a a n n d d A A P P U U B B a a t t t t e e r r y y C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s TK 57113-19-IM-EN...
  • Page 63 HMI Flash Loading Procedures I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : New TriPac 3 installation require the HMI to be flashloaded with the operating software. This procedure may take 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

  • Page 64: A/C Wiring Installation

    A/C Wiring Installation 1. At the APU, locate the condenser fan and receiver drier binary switch harness. Route harness to the condenser fan. a. Attach 2–pin connector ( ( C C O O N N D D F F A A N N 2 2 , , C C O O N N D D F F A A N N R R T T N N 1 1 ) ) to condenser fan. b.
  • Page 65 Standby Truck Integration Harness without Switch (Option) Special Tools Required Digital Meter (204-615) 1. Access truck’s ignition switch wires at rear of switch: a. Turn ignition switch to the “ “ A A C C C C E E S S S S O O R R Y Y ” ” position and use a digital meter to locate a wire connection with N N O O P P O O W W E E R R ( ( 0 0 V V d d c c ) ) .
  • Page 66 Standby Truck Integration Harness with Switch (Option) Special Tools Required Digital Meter (204-615) Drill Motor with 1/2” Drill Bit 1. Access truck’s ignition switch wires at rear of switch: a. Turn ignition switch to the “ “ A A C C C C E E S S S S O O R R Y Y ” ” position and use a digital meter to locate a wire connection with N N O O P P O O W W E E R R ( ( 0 0 V V d d c c ) ) .

  • Page 67: Preferred Installation - Optional Adapter Plate (100379)

    Fuel Pickup Tube Installation Preferred Installation – Optional Adapter Plate (100379) N N o o t t e e : : Some OEM’s offer a fuel tank option which provides three auxiliary fuel fitting connections. With this option, the fuel pickup tube and adapter plate are not needed. Simply route and connect the APU’s fuel supply and return lines and the heater’s fuel supply line to these fittings.
  • Page 68 F F u u e e l l P P i i c c k k u u p p T T u u b b 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 Figure 25.

  • Page 69: Alternative Installation - Drilling Hole In Fuel Tank

    F F u u e e l l P P i i c c k k u u p p T T u u b b 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 Alternative Installation –...
  • Page 70 F F u u e e l l P P i i c c k k u u p p T T u u b b 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 a.

  • Page 71: L-Bracket Installation Procedures

    Heater Fuel Pump and Fuel Line Installation Special Tools Required Utility Knife Hose Cutting Tool 2040677 I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Proper mounting angle of the fuel pump is necessary to allow any air or vapor in the fuel lines to pass through the pump rather than cause a blockage (Detail’s A and B).
  • Page 72 H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l P P u u m m p p a a n n d d F F u u e e l l L L i i n n 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 Figure 27.
  • Page 73 APU Fuel Line Installation Special Tools Required Utility Knife N N o o t t e e : : Be sure to connect the APU’s fuel supply line to the fuel SUPPLY pickup tube connection identified and marked earlier 1. Route APU fuel supply line to S S U U P P P P L L Y Y connection of fuel pickup tube, cut to proper length and attach with compression fittings.

  • Page 74: Preferred Installation - Apu Coolant Hoses Tee'd Directly Into Tractor's Heater Hoses

    Tractor Coolant Hose Installation Preferred Installation – APU Coolant Hoses Tee’d Directly Into Tractor’s Heater Hoses N N o o t t e e : : Skip this step if your APU has the Closed Loop Cooling Option. Coolant Hose Routing and Connections N N o o t t e e : : If the Arctic Block Temperature Sensor Option is to be installed, it should be installed at this time.
  • Page 75 T T r r a a c c t t o o r r C C o o o o l l a a n n t t 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 N N o o t t e e : : The system will be bled of air later by following the “A/C System Charging and APU Engine Start-up Procedures”.

  • Page 76: Alternative Installation - Apu Coolant Hoses Attached Directly To Fittings On Tractor's Engine

    T T r r a a c c t t o o r r C C o o o o l l a a n n t t 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 Alternative Installation –...
  • Page 77 T T r r a a c c t t o o r r C C o o o o l l a a n n t t 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 N N o o t t e e : : The system will be bled of air later by following the “A/C System Charging and APU Engine Start-up Procedures”.

  • Page 78: Installation Procedures

    Arctic Switch (Option) Installation Procedures 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 ! ! A A l l w w a a y y s s w w e e a a r r s s a a f f e e t t y y g g o o g g g g l l e e s s a a n n d d w w o o r r k k g g l l o o v v e e s s w w h h e e n n w w o o r r k k i i n n g g w w i i t t h h a a n n t t i i f f r r e e e e z z e e .
  • Page 79 A A r r c c t t i i c c S S w w i i t t c c h h ( ( O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) Figure 30.
  • Page 80 Priming The Heater Fuel System (Heat Option) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : It is important the heater fuel system be primed before attempting to operate the heater for the first time. Failure to prime the pump will cause the unit to shutdown, set diagnostic codes and cause damage to the fuel pump.

  • Page 81: Option 1: Priming Heater Fuel Pump (Modify Heater Priming Harness 2041144)

    P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) OPTION 1: Priming Heater Fuel Pump (Modify Heater Priming Harness 2041144) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : It is important the heater fuel pump be primed before attempting to operate the heater for the first time.
  • Page 82 P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) •...

  • Page 83: Option 2: Priming Heater Fuel Pump (Harness 2041144 And Jumper Harness 2043233)

    P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) OPTION 2: Priming Heater Fuel Pump (Harness 2041144 and Jumper Harness 2043233) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : It is important the heater fuel pump be primed before attempting to operate the heater for the first time.
  • Page 84 P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) •...

  • Page 85: Option 3: Priming Heater Fuel Pump (Priming Harness 2043232)

    P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) OPTION 3: Priming Heater Fuel Pump (Priming Harness 2043232) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : It is important the heater fuel pump be primed before attempting to operate the heater for the first time.
  • Page 86 P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) 5.

  • Page 87: Option 4: Priming Heater Fuel Pump (Easyscan Tool 2043228)

    P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) OPTION 4: Priming Heater Fuel Pump (EasyScan Tool 2043228) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : It is important the heater fuel pump be primed before attempting to operate the heater for the first time.

  • Page 88: H33A - Air Heater Fuel Priming

    P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) H33A –...
  • Page 89 P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) Step Action Result...
  • Page 90 P P r r i i m m i i n n g g T T h h e e H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m ( ( H H e e a a t t O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) Step Action Result...

  • Page 91: Installation Best Practices

    ConnectedSuite (Option) Installation Best Practices NOTE: Record the serial number of TKV5 module before installing the module onto the truck. The serial number will be used later to complete the activation procedures. The following best practices should be followed to ensure a successful installation. •...

  • Page 92: Installation Procedures

    C C o o n n n n e e c c t t e e d d S S u u i i t t e e ( ( O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) Installation Procedures NOTE: Record the serial number of TKV5 module before installing the module onto the truck.
  • Page 93 C C o o n n n n e e c c t t e e d d S S u u i i t t e e ( ( O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) 2.

  • Page 94: Connectedsuite™ Activation Procedures

    C C o o n n n n e e c c t t e e d d S S u u i i t t e e ( ( O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) ConnectedSuite™...
  • Page 95 Heater Start-Up Procedures N N o o t t e e : : See Operating and Diagnostic Manual TK 57116-19-OD for further diagnosis and service procedures if needed. N N o o t t e e : : Follow the instructions included in the EasyScan Kit to install, update, diagnose, and operate the heater. N N o o t t e e : : The EasyScan tool is not required for heater start-up.

  • Page 96: Adding Refrigerant Charge

    A/C System Charging and APU Engine Start-up Procedures This is a multi-step procedure consisting of: a. adding a partial refrigerant charge to the system b. verifying APU engine has the proper amount of oil c. bleeding air from the APU cooling system d.

  • Page 97: Apu Engine Start-Up Procedures

    A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Special Tools Required R134a Refrigerant Scale...
  • Page 98 A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s N N o o t t i i c c e e 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 ! ! D D o o n n o o t t s s t t a a r r t t t t h h e e e e n n g g i i n n e e w w i i t t h h o o u u t t b b l l e e e e d d i i n n g g t t h h e e a a i i r r o o u u t t o o f f t t h h e e b b l l o o c c k k .

  • Page 99: Bleeding The Optional Closed Loop Cooling System

    A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Bleeding the Optional Closed Loop Cooling System Often when a TriPac unit cooling system is refilled, air is trapped in the engine block and/or under the thermostat.
  • Page 100 A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s 7.

  • Page 101: Opening Wintrac

    Unit Setup Procedures The TriPac 3 control system must be setup before performing the Run In Procedure and releasing unit to the customer. You will need to program the system configuration and programmable features based on unit options and customer requirements.
  • Page 102 U U n n i i t t S S e e t t u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s 5. Select S S e e e e k k D D e e v v i i c c e e on the left hand side of the screen. RCS2211-1 RCS2212-1 The unit is now connected to WinTrac.

  • Page 103: Unit Information

    U U n n i i t t S S e e t t u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Unit Information 1.

  • Page 104: Unit Setup

    U U n n i i t t S S e e t t u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Unit Setup Enter unit setup information as follows: 1.
  • Page 105 U U n n i i t t S S e e t t u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s 4. Select H H e e a a t t e e r r T T y y p p e e and choose which type the unit has. Verify that the heater is set to standard (D2) or high (D4) capacity CAN depending on your heater size: RCS2217-1 5.
  • Page 106 U U n n i i t t S S e e t t u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s 6. Select M M a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e D D a a t t e e and enter date from unit serial plate. 7.

  • Page 107: Set Clock

    U U n n i i t t S S e e t t u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s 9. Select U U p p d d a a t t e e U U n n i i t t at bottom of screen to save all settings. RCS2219-1 Set Clock The Real Time Clock should always be set to the current date and time.
  • Page 108 Run-in Test A 10 hour run-in test under load must be performed before delivery of a TriPac 3 unit to the customer. The Run in Test will force both the air conditioning system (using a low temperature setpoint) and the heating system (using a high temperature setpoint) to run for 10 hours.
  • Page 109 R R u u n n - - i i n n T T e e s s t t 7. Select R R u u n n - - I I n n T T e e s s t t . Service Test Run-In Test Heat Mode Test...
  • Page 110 Installing Nameplates (ATD Units Only) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : CARB requires this Verified Clean APS label be permanently affixed to the exterior on the driver’s side of the hood, in an area one foot by one foot from the top and front edges of the hood and affixed to the driver’s side door where shown below.

  • Page 111: System Check List

    System Check List APU Mounting Bolts Positioned, Tightened and Torqued to Specs. Coolant Hoses Routed and Secured Properly Condenser Mounting Bolts Secured and Sealed with Silicone A/C Receiver Drier Mounting Bolts Secured A/C Evaporator Mounting Bolts Secured Evaporator Drain Tube Water Valves (Kazoos) Installed A/C Refrigeration Tubing Routed and Secured All Wiring Harnesses Routed, Connected and Secured A/C System Charged, Free of Leaks and Operates Correctly...
  • Page 112 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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