Introduction This manual is published for informational purposes M M a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r s s h h a a l l l l h h a a v v e e n n o o l l i i a a b b i i l l i i t t y y t t o o a a n n y y p p e e r r s s o o n n only.
I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Recover Refrigerant refrigerants and certification of technicians. For additional information on regulations and technician N N o o t t e e : : In the USA, EPA Section 608 Certification is programs, contact your local THERMO KING dealer.
Safety Precautions Danger, Warning, Caution, and D D A A N N G G E E R R Notice R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a n n t t V V a a p p o o r r H H a a z z a a r r d d ! ! D D o o n n o o t t i i n n h h a a l l e e r r e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a n n t t .
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 W W A A R R N N I I N N G G R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! P P e e r r s s o o n n a a l l P P r r o o t t e e c c t t i i v v e e E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t ( ( P P P P E E ) )
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 Refrigerant Oil Hazards D D A A N N G G E E R R 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 P P r r e e s s s s u u r r e e s s ! ! P P e e r r s s o o n n a a l l P P r r o o t t e e c c t t i i v v e e E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t ( ( P P P P E E ) )
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 W W A A R R N N I I N N G G R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! High Voltage O O n n S S m m a a r r t t P P o o w w e e r r e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c s s t t a a n n d d b b y y e e q q u u i i p p p p e e d d u u n n i i t t s s , ,...
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 • E E y y e e s s : : Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Specifications Engine Model: TK486V25L (Tier 4) Number of Cylinders Cylinder Arrangement In-line vertical, number 1 on flywheel end Firing Order 1-3-4-2 Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise viewed from flywheel end Fuel Type No. 2 diesel fuel under normal conditions No. 1 diesel fuel is acceptable cold weather fuel Oil Capacity 12 quarts (11.4 liters) crankcase and oil filter Fill to full mark on dipstick...
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 Belt Tension Belt Use of Frequency Gauge P/N 204–1903 to measure frequency (Hz) is recommended.
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 Electrical Components Note: Disconnect components from unit circuit to check resistance. Component Current Draw (Amps) at 12.5 Resistance —...
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 Current Draw at Low Engine 1.8 amps (per motor) at low engine speed (1450 RPM) Speed Current Draw at High Engine 2.0 amps (per motor) at high engine speed (2200 RPM)
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 Electric Fuel Heater (Optional) Electric Fuel Heater: Resistance 0.9 to 1.1 ohms Current Draw at 12.5 Vdc 11.4 to 13.9 amps Internal Thermostat Minimum Closing Temp.
Maintenance Inspection Schedule Host Unit N N o o t t e e : : * 3,000 hours or two years, whichever occurs first. Every Every Pretrip Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items 1,500 3,000 4,500 Hours Hours* Hours Microprocessor: • Run Pretrip Test (see “Performing a Pretrip Test”). Engine: •...
Unit Description Unit Overview The units feature all-new DDE (Diesel Direct Electric) architecture, the quiet running Thermo King The Thermo King Precedent C-600M is a multi- TK486V25L engine and the Thermo King X430P temperature refrigeration system designed to control reciprocating compressor.
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 Refrigeration Cluster The ETV system provides enhanced control of the refrigeration system as follows: Most of the refrigeration system components are •...
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 SMART REEFER 4 Multi-Temp (SR-4 MT) N N o o t t e e : : The SR-4 Controller provides a wide range of control and programming flexibility.
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 F F l l a a s s h h D D r r i i v v e e O O n n l l y y U U S S B B P P o o r r t t : : Standard USB drives that I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : A ServiceWatch download can be helpful have been programmed with ThermoServ can be used when diagnosing a problem in a unit with...
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 Sequence of Operation The evaporator coil temperature in the selected zone must be below 45 F (7 C) to allow defrost.
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 Zone 1 Cool, Zone 2 Cool, and Zone 3 8. Condenser Check Valve (CCV)— — C C l l o o s s e e d d Heat 9.
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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. Zone 1 Cool, Zone 2 Cool, and Zone 3 Heat Zo n e 1 Zo ne 2 Zone 3...
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 Opening the Front Doors Engine Compartment Components To open the doors and access the engine compartment, pull the right door latch handle out at a 45 degree angle The following maintenance items can be checked and turn it down (clockwise) 90 degrees...
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 the engine coolant temperature rises above an Figure 12. Compressor Serial Number Location acceptable level, the microprocessor records Alarm Code 41 and possibly 18.
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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 14. Unit Serial Number Locations Figure 16. Electrical Control Boxes ARA1976 ARA1970-1 Fan Control Box (High Voltage)
Operating Instructions SMART REEFER 4 Multi-Temp Microprocessor On/Off Switch (SR-4 MT) Control System This switch supplies or removes electrical power to the microprocessor. It is located above the HMI Control Thermo King has applied the latest advances in Panel. It is hidden when the lower roadside body panel computer technology to develop a device that controls surrounding the Control Box is closed.
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 19.
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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 Hard Keys If the TemperatureWatch Display is shown, the Cycle Sentry Icon will appear in the lower part of the display...
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 110.
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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 on, off, and configured using the CargoWatch menu in N N o o t t e e : : The start of trip marker is sent to both the Guarded Access or with ThermoServ.
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 Any engine related Shutdown Alarms become Log From the Main Menu, choose Diesel Mode and press Alarms when the unit is switched to Electric Mode...
Electrical Maintenance AC Generator Battery Charger W W A A R R N N I I N N G G The battery charger is used in place of and an alternator. The battery charger converts AC power from 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 ! ! the AC generator (or the electric standby power source) T T h h e e s s e e u u n n i i t t s s u u s s e e h h i i g g h h v v o o l l t t a a g g e e A A C C f f r r o o m m t t h h e e A A C C to 12 Vdc to charge the battery and provide power for...
E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c 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 I I n n T T a a n n k k •...
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E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e 2.
Engine Maintenance TK486V25L Diesel Engine N N o o t t e e : : The new EMI 3000 oil filters and new EMI 3000 air cleaners are NOT interchangeable with the oil This unit uses a new engine called the TK486V25L. It is filters and air cleaners previously used in trailer part of the TK486 family of engines, but it uses an units.
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E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e • Low oil pressure can usually be traced to the lack of •...
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Engine Cooling System The following are the Extended Life Coolants currently approved by Thermo King for use in ELC units for five The engine employs a closed, circulating type, years or 12,000 hours:...
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e C C A A U U T T I I O O N N N N O O T T I I C C E E R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! 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 ! !
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Engine Fuel System fuel must be clean and fuel tanks free of contaminants. Change the fuel filter/water separator regularly and The TK486V25L engine uses a mono-plunger and inspect/clean the electric fuel pump filter.
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Figure 164. Fuel System ARA2119 Fuel Filter/Water Separator Feed Line (From Fuel Pump to Fuel Filter) Feed Line (From Fuel Filter to Injection Pump) Electric Fuel Pump (With Prefilter)
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e 1. Remove the clamps, the end cap, the short fuel fuel is present at the injection pump return line return lines between the injection nozzles, and the fitting.
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Figure 170. Engine Speed Adjustments with the index mark on the injection pump (see Figure 173, p.
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E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e similar. Place an injection angle sticker on the gear N N o o t t e e : : Remove the injection pump gear by case so the center line on the sticker is aligned with removing the nut and lock washer that secure...
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E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Figure 177. Injection Angle Mark Location new injection pump.
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Injection Pump Removal Figure 181. Timing Mark Alignment The injection pump drive gear will not fit through the gear housing when removing the pump, the gear must be separated from the pump.
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Remove the nut and lock washer which secure the with the two holes in the tool plate by rotating the gear to the injection pump shaft.
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e components removed previously to facilitate 27 ohms at 76 F (24 C). injection pump removal.
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Cold Start Device Replacement 6. Install and tighten four hex head screws that attach the trochoid feed pump to the injection pump.
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Figure 195. Clean Piston Figure 196. Top Dead Center One and Four AEA701 Index Mark Top Dead Center Mark for 1 and 4...
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E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Figure 197. Adjusting the Valve Clearance 6.
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Crankcase Breather Crankcase Typical Cause Pressure Gases formed in the crankcase are directed to the Effect intake manifold.
E E n n g g i i n n e e M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e Figure 204. Compressor Drive and Alternator Belts enough to allow you to remove the belt from the electric motor pulley.
Refrigeration Maintenance N N o o t t e e : : The following procedures involve servicing the with a piece of cardboard to block condenser air refrigeration system. Some of these service flow. procedures are regulated by Federal, and in 4.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e the refrigeration system have been removed for service 3.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e The hot gas bypass valve is energized (opened) at full 1.
Refrigeration Service Operations Refrigeration System N N o o t t e e : : The following procedures involve servicing the refrigeration system. Some of these service Component Locations procedures are regulated by Federal, and in some cases, by State and Local laws. The following figures show the locations of various refrigeration system components.
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R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s Figure 217.
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R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s Figure 220.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s Compressor N N o o t t e e : : It is generally good practice to replace the filter drier whenever the high side is opened or when...
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s Compressor Coupling Removal Figure 221.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s N N O O T T I I C C E E Figure 232.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : : This unit uses micro-channel procedure.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s In-Line Check Valves Bypass Check Valve This unit uses some in-line check valves.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s C C A A U U T T I I O O N N Figure 236.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s Liquid Line Solenoid Valve (LLS) 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 ! !
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s N N O O T T I I C C E E Figure 242.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s Purge Valve (PV) Installation 1.
R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s Figure 244.
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R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s port to get the net oil pressure.
Structural Maintenance Unit and Engine Mounting Bolts physical damage which might affect unit performance and require repair or replacement of parts. Check and tighten all unit and engine mounting bolts during scheduled maintenance inspections. Torque the Condenser, Evaporator, and unit mounting bolts to 60 ft-lb (81 N•m). Torque the engine mounting bolts to 150 ft-lb (203 N•m).
Mechanical Diagnosis CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not crank Electrical problem Check and repair electrical system Defective starter solenoid Replace solenoid Defective starter Repair starter Water in cylinders Check for hydrostatic lock. Remove injectors and turn engine slowly Starter motor turns but engine does Starter clutch defective Replace not crank...
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M M e e c c h h a a n n i i c c a a l l D D i i a a g g n n o o s s i i s s CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine speed too high Misadjusted high speed solenoid...
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M M e e c c h h a a n n i i c c a a l l D D i i a a g g n n o o s s i i s s Engine Emits Excessive Smoke White Smoke Black Smoke Blue Smoke...
Electric Standby Diagnosis CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Unit turned ON—LCD Blank Battery discharged Charge or replace battery Faulty battery cable connections Clean battery cables Fuse link to 2 circuit blown Check for short circuit and replace fuse link Fuse F2, F8, or F12 blown Check for short circuits and replace fuse Open circuit Check HMI Harness...
Refrigeration Diagnosis POSSIBLE CAUSES Overcharge of refrigerant • • • • Shortage of refrigerant • • • • • • No refrigerant • • • • • Air through condenser too hot (ambient) • Air flow through condenser restricted • Air through condenser too cold (ambient) •...
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R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n D D i i a a g g n n o o s s i i s s POSSIBLE CAUSES •...
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R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n D D i i a a g g n n o o s s i i s s POSSIBLE CAUSES Leaky Zone 2 or 3 suction line solenoid (SLS2 or 3) •...
Remote Evaporator Specifications Refrigeration System Evaporator Coil Type Direct Expansion Refrigerant Type R404A Heat/Defrost Method Hot gas Electrical Control System Voltage 12.5 Vdc Circuit Protection Fuses on the Expansion Module (see “Expansion Module Fuses,” p. Fan Motors (each): Power Rating 0.13 hp (100 Watts) 2350 Full Load Amps...
R R e e m m o o t t e e E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r 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 The Precedent multi-temperature refrigeration system temperature rises to 58 F (14.5 C), causing the provides heavy duty temperature control for multiple...
Remote Evaporator Electrical Maintenance SR-4 Multi-Temp Microprocessor Unit Wiring Controlled Components Inspect the unit wiring and the wire harnesses during scheduled maintenance inspections for loose, chafed, Refer to the SR-4 Trailer Multi-Temp Diagnostic Manual or broken wires to protect against unit malfunctions (TK 55788–2–OD) for information about maintenance of due to open or short circuits.
Remote Evaporator Refrigeration Service Operations N N o o t t e e : : It is generally good practice to replace the filter 5. Unsolder the suction line connection to the drier whenever the high side is opened or when evaporator coil.
R R e e m m o o t t e e E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s N N O O T T I I C C E E damage or foreign particles that might adhere to the seat and damage the new seat.
R R e e m m o o t t e e E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r R R e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a t t i i o o n n S S e e r r v v i i c c e e O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n s s Installation 4.
Remote Evaporator Structural Maintenance Unit Inspection Evaporator Coil Inspect the unit during pretrip inspection and Clean the evaporator coil during scheduled scheduled maintenance inspections for loose or broken maintenance inspections by blowing compressed air wires or hardware, compressor oil leaks, or other from the top side of the coil down toward the bottom physical damage which might affect unit performance (the direction opposite the normal air flow).
Remote Evaporator System Diagnosis CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Load temperature too high Refrigerant shortage Repair leak and recharge Setpoint too high Adjust setpoint Partial obstruction in low side of Locate obstruction and repair refrigeration system Iced or dirty evaporator coil Defrost or clean evaporator coil Expansion valve open too much Replace or adjust valve...
Diagram Index The following table lists the diagrams that are relevant See the Precedent Diagrams Manual TK 55849-2-DM, to this unit. which contains these diagrams, and other diagrams relevant to other Precedent units. Drawing No. Drawing Title 2H08434 C-600M Schematic Diagram 2H08435 C-600M Wiring Diagram 1H75892...
Index checking 143 electric standby AC components compressor oil sight glass 33 for SmartPower units 79 AC generator 24, 70 compressors with internal oil electrical components test 70 filter 142 specifications 17 AC generator belt 108 compressors with electrical contactors 79 adjustment 108 pressurized seal cavity 127 electrical control system...
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I I n n d d e e x x fuse block 2 80 manual pretrip inspection 67 remote expansion valve assembly fuses 34 microprocessor On/Off switch 36 replacement 162 base controller 74 Mode key 37 remote heat exchanger replacement 163 battery fusing 78 moisture indicating sight glass 116...
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I I n n d d e e x x engine 105 unit description 22 X430P compressor 25 unit wiring 78, 161 water pump belt 109 wire harness routing 78 valve clearance adjustment TK 56190-2-MM-EN Index–3...
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N N o o t t e e s s TK 56190-2-MM-EN Index-4...
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