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Thermo King SPECTRUM T-1090 Installation Manual

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T–1090 SPECTRUM
Multi-Temperature Systems
Revision F
T T K K 5 5 6 6 7 7 0 0 1 1 - - 1 1 - - I I M M - - E E N N
April 2025

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual T–1090 SPECTRUM Multi-Temperature Systems Revision F T T K K 5 5 6 6 7 7 0 0 1 1 - - 1 1 - - I I M M - - E E N N April 2025...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Introduction This manual was written to assist with the installation of Thermo King T1090 SPECTRUM condensing unit and SPECTRUM remote evaporators onto truck bodies specifically designed and built for multi-temperature refrigerated applications. Separate installation instructions for Thermo King options (e.g., door switches, status light, fuel tanks, etc.) can be found at www.thermoking.com.

  • 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 ................................6 6 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 Steel or Aluminum Tank............... . 43 Plastic Tank .
  • Page 5 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 S-2 + S-2 Installations ................76 Three Zone Installations .

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice 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. The four types of advisories are defined as follows: D D a a n n g g e e r r H H a a z z a a r r d d ! ! I I n n d d i i c c a a t t e e s s a a n n i i m m m m i i n n e e n n t t l l y y h h a a z z a a r r d d o o u u s s s s i i t t u u a a t t i i o o n n w w h h i i c c h h , , i i f f n n o o t t a a v v o o i i d d e e d d , , w w i i l l l l r r e e s s u u l l t t i i n n d d e e a a t t h h o o r r s s e e r r i i o o u u s s i i n n j j u u r r y y .

  • Page 7: 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 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 ! ! N N e e v v e e r r c c l l o o s s e e t t h h e e c c o o m m p p r r e e s s s s o o r r d d i i s s c c h h a a r r g g e e s s e e r r v v i i c c e e v v a a l l v v e e w w h h e e n n t t h h e e u u n n i i t t i i s s o o p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g .
  • Page 8 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 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 ! ! I I m m p p r r o o p p e e r r l l i i f f t t i i n n g g o o f f a a 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 u u n n i i t t d d u u 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 n c c a a n n b b e e d d a a n n g g e e r r o o u u s s .

  • Page 9: Fuel System Component Installation 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 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 ! ! A A l l l l u u n n i i t t m m o o u u n n t t i i n n g g b b o o l l t t s s m m u u s s t t b b e e i i n n s s t t a a l l l l e e d d , , b b e e t t h h e e c c o o r r r r e e c c t t l l e e n n g g t t h h f f o o r r t t h h e e i i r r a a p p p p l l i i c c a a t t i i o o n n , , a a n n d d t t o o r r q q u u e e d d t t o o 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 .

  • Page 10: Battery Installation And Cable Routing 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 Battery Installation and Cable Routing Hazards 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 f f E E x x p p l l o o s s i i o o n n ! ! A A n n i i m m p p r r o o p p e e r r l l y y i i n n s s t t a a l l l l e e d d b b a a t t t t e e r r y y c c o o u u l l d d r r e e s s u u l l t t i i n n a a f f i i r r e e , , e e x x p p l l o o s s i i o o n n , , o o r r i i n n j j u u r r y y .
  • Page 11 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 E E N N G G I I N N E E C C O O O O L L A A N N T T •...
  • Page 12 SPECTRUM Selection Guide RCS1133-2 INSTALLATION COFIGURATIONS Fig. Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 2 Zone 3 Zone S-2 + S-2 2 Zone Transverse Install Kit Install Kit Jumper Kit Tubing Kit Drain Kit 801277 801280 800372 15m (50ft) 880041 REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED 720201...

  • Page 13: Overview

    Returnable Steel Crate Information Overview I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Safety precautions must be followed. Refer to U U n n i i 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 H H a a z z a a r r d d s s in the 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 section of this manual before proceeding.

  • Page 14: Crate Breakdown Procedures

    R R e e t t u u r r n n a a b b l l e e S S t t e e e e l l C C r r a a t t e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Crate Breakdown Procedures Follow these steps after unit has been removed from crate: 1.

  • Page 15: Important Storing And Return Shipping Information

    R R e e t t u u r r n n a a b b l l e e S S t t e e e e l l C C r r a a t t e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Important Storing and Return Shipping Information Empty crates can be stacked up to twelve (12) high for storage.

  • Page 16: Unit Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions Unit Dimensions and Weights Figure 3. T-1090 SPECTRUM 919 mm (36.2 in) 450 mm (17.7 in) 323 mm (12.7 in) 153 mm (6.0 in) 1888 mm (74.4 in) 691 mm (27.2 in) RCS1134-2 N N o o t t e e : : Top of unit to be mounted flush with top of cargo box when possible. UNIT MODEL 30 MODEL 50 (SmartPower)

  • Page 17: Unit Service Area Dimensions

    D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Unit Service Area Dimensions Figure 4. T-890, T-1090 and T-1090 SPECTRUM Units 749 mm (29.5 in.) 762 mm (30.0 in.) 593 mm 593 mm (23.4 in.)

  • Page 18: Truck Body Opening Dimensions

    D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Truck Body Opening Dimensions Figure 5. T-1090 SPECTRUM Only — Front View of Truck Body Opening Dimensions From Outside of Truck 316.0 mm 91.5 mm (12.44 in.)

  • Page 19: Evaporator Dimensions And Weights

    D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Evaporator Dimensions and Weights Figure 6. S-2 Dimensions and Weight 17.7 mm (0.70 in.) 751.0 mm 193.9 mm (29.57 in.) (7.63 in.) 106.6 mm (4.20 in.)
  • Page 20 D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 7. S-2 + S-2 Dimensions and Weights 17.7 mm (0.70 in.) 193.9 mm 751.0 mm 751.0 mm (29.57 in.) (29.57 in.) (7.63 in.) 106.6 mm...
  • Page 21 D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 8. S-3 Dimensions and Weight 17.7 mm 193.9 mm 1094.0mm (0.70 in.) (7.63 in.) (43.07 in.) 106.6 mm 35.40 mm (4.20 in.) (1.39 in.) 700.0 m...
  • Page 22 D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 9. S-3 + S-3 Dimensions and Weights 17.7 mm (0.70 in.) 1094.0 mm 1094.0mm 193.9 mm (43.07 in.) (43.07 in.) (7.63 in.) 106.6 mm 35.40 mm...

  • Page 23: Unit Lifting Bar Dimensions

    D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Unit Lifting Bar Dimensions Figure 10. Lifting Bar Dimensions – Page 1 TK 56701-1-IM-EN...
  • Page 24 D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 11. Lifting Bar Dimensions – Page 2 TK 56701-1-IM-EN...
  • Page 25 D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 12. Lifting Bar Dimensions – Page 3 TK 56701-1-IM-EN...
  • Page 26 D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 13. Lifting Bar Dimensions – Page 4 TK 56701-1-IM-EN...
  • Page 27 D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 14. Lifting Bar Dimensions – Page 5 TK 56701-1-IM-EN...

  • Page 28: Hmi Controller Dimensions

    D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s HMI Controller Dimensions Figure 15. Premium and Basic HMI Controllers Shown 189.0 mm 60 mm (7.44 in.) (2.36 in.) 60.0 mm (2.36 in.) 11.0 mm (0.43 in.)

  • Page 29: Standby Power Receptacle Dimensions (Option)

    D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Standby Power Receptacle Dimensions (OPTION) Figure 16. North American and International Model Receptacles Shown 90.0 mm (3.54 in.) 78.0 mm 59.7 mm (3.00 in.) (2.35 in.)
  • Page 30 20. Tap and Die Set 21. Battery Charger 22. Electronic Leak Detector 23. Tubing Brushes 24. Scotch- Brite™ Pads 25. Lifting Bar (Thermo King design) with forged links, clevises and pins. 26. Work Platform (recommended) 27. Torque Wrench 28. Mechanical Lift (recommended) TK 56701-1-IM-EN...

  • Page 31: 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

    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 Figure 17. Required Tools Shown ABA580-1 TK 56701-1-IM-EN...
  • Page 32 Condensing Unit Installation Components N N o o t t e e : : The following installation components are provided to complete a standard condensing unit installation. Customer ordered options are not shown. 1. Nut-Blind 2. Screw, 1/4”–20 3. Flat Washer, 1/4” 4.

  • Page 33: C C O O N N D D E E N N S S I I N N G G U U N N I I 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 C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T S

    C C o o n n d d e e n n s s i i n n g g U U n n i i 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 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s Figure 18.

  • Page 34: Unit Mounting Bolt Requirements

    Installing Condensing Unit Unit Mounting Bolt Requirements 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 ! ! A A l l l l u u n n i i t t m m o o u u n n t t i i n n g g b b o o l l t t s s m m u u s s t t b b e e i i n n s s t t a a l l l l e e d d , , b b e e t t h h e e c c o o r r r r e e c c t t l l e e n n g g t t h h f f o o r r t t h h e e i i r r a a p p p p l l i i c c a a t t i i o o n n , , a a n n d d t t o o r r q q u u e e d d t t o o 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 .

  • Page 35: I I N N S S T T A A L L L L I I N N G G C C O O N N D D E E N N S S I I N N G G U U N N I I T

    I I n n s s t t a a l l l l i i n n g g C C o o n n d d e e n n s s i i n n g g U U n n i i t t Figure 20.

  • Page 36: Uncrating Procedures

    Thermo King T-90 series units require a 3 point lifting bar to safely install the units. While the current lifting bar will work for installing a T-90 series unit, a new lifting bar was designed with multiple slots for improved unit balance, which are required given the wide variety of balance points for the full range of self-powered truck units.

  • Page 37: Installation Procedures

    P P r r e e f f e e r r r r e e d d I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o...
  • Page 38 I I n n s s t t a a l l l l i i n n g g C C o o n n d d e e n n s s i i n n g g U U n n i i t t A A l l t t e e r r n n a a t t 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 M M e e t t h h o o d d : : The factory installed nut plates can be removed to accommodate a truck box equipped with mounting studs or T-bolts, provided the following procedures are followed and the additional components (installer supplied) are installed.
  • Page 39 Securing Oil Drain Hose 1. Secure the oil drain hose directly under the unit to the cargo box with the two (2) supplied retaining clips and self tapping screws as shown. N N o o t t e e : : Lower retaining clip should be positioned in a location easily accessible for servicing the unit. Your actual location will depend on the distance between the bottom of unit to top of cab, etc.
  • Page 40 Installing USB Download Port (OPTION) N N o o t t 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 h h a a r r d d w w a a r r e e s s u u p p p p l l i i e e d d b b y y i i n n s s t t a a l l l l e e r r . . 1.
  • Page 41 Securing Standby Power Receptacle (OPTION) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Choose an appropriate location to mount the standby power receptacle that does not interfere with the safe operation of the truck while also providing easy access for connecting the power cord.
  • Page 42 Installing HMI Controller I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : HMI should be installed in an area inside the cab that is accessible to the driver while not interfering with the safe operation of the truck.

  • Page 43: Steel Or Aluminum Tank

    Installing Fuel Pickup Tube Steel or Aluminum Tank I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Safety precautions must be followed. Refer to F F u u e e l l S S y y s s t t e e m m C C o o m m p p o o n n 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 H H a a z z a a r r d d s s located in the 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 section of this manual before proceeding.

  • Page 44: Plastic Tank

    I I n n s s t t a a l l l l i i n n g g 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 Plastic Tank I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Safety precautions must be followed.
  • Page 45 5. Rotate the fuel tank air vent towards the rear of the truck and remove the plastic end cap. I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : The factory installed fuel tank air vent must be in place and functional for the Thermo King unit’s fuel system to operate correctly and for the fuel tank to remain in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration specifications (title 49, paragraph 393.67).

  • Page 46: Evaporator Locations

    I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Safety precautions must be followed. Refer to the 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 section of this manual before proceeding. This section defines the Thermo King installation standards to correctly and safely install the SPECTRUM remote evaporators for multi-temperature refrigeration system. Proper installation of each evaporator is critical. Improper installation can not only result in poor system performance, but it can also become a safety concern.

  • Page 47: Evaporator Defrost Drains

    E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s Evaporator Defrost Drains Refer to the illustration below.

  • Page 48: Refrigerant Tubing And Electrical Wiring

    • Thermo King requires the use of bulk rolled refrigeration tubing and tube benders to reduce fittings and solder joints where applicable. It is also required that the use of nitrogen or another inert gas be used to purge the tubes before soldering.
  • Page 49 E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s •...

  • Page 50: Wall And Ceiling Troughs

    E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s Wall and Ceiling Troughs Thermo King recommends enclosed wall or ceiling troughs be used for SPECTRUM multi-temperature applications. Troughs not only protect refrigeration tubes and electrical harnesses from damage, but also help prevent air leakage between compartments.

  • Page 51: Drain Hose Resistance Wire Installation Guide

    E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s Drain Hose Resistance Wire Installation Guide I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : The following information is provided as a guide to help ensure the proper routing of the drain hose resistance wires.
  • Page 52 E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s RCS1148 7.

  • Page 53: Defrost Drain Tube Connectors

    E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s RCS1150 I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Only one resistance wire should be installed in the wall defrost drain tube.
  • Page 54 E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s Figure 34.

  • Page 55: Transverse Drain (Option)

    E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s Transverse Drain (Option) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : A transverse drain is required to drain on one side toward the front or back of the truck.

  • Page 56: Removing The Holding Charge

    E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 S S t t a a n n d d a a r r d d s s Removing the Holding Charge I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Safety precautions must be followed.

  • Page 57: Basic S-2 And S-3 Installation Components

    Evaporator Installation Components Basic S-2 and S-3 Installation Components N N o o t t 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 c c o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s a a r r e e s s h h i i p p p p e e d d w w i i t t h h a a l l l l S S - - 2 2 a a n n d d S S - - 3 3 e e v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r s s . . 1.
  • Page 58 E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s Figure 38.

  • Page 59: Two And Three Zone S-2 Or S-3 Installation Components

    E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s Two and Three Zone S-2 or S-3 Installation Components N N o o t t 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 c c o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s a a r r e e r r e e q q u u i i r r e e d d a a n n d d o o r r d d e e r r e e d d s s e e p p a a r r a a t t e e l l y y ( ( K K i i t t 8 8 0 0 1 1 2 2 7 7 7 7 o o r r 8 8 0 0 1 1 2 2 8 8 0 0 ) ) b b a a s s e e d d o o n n t t h h 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 c c o o n n f f i i g g u u r r a a t t i i o o n n .
  • Page 60 E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s Figure 39.

  • Page 61: Two Zone S-2 + S-2 Installation Components

    E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s Two Zone S-2 + S-2 Installation Components N N o o t t 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 c c o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s a a r r e e r r e e q q u u i i r r e e d d a a n n d d o o r r d d e e r r e e d d s s e e p p a a r r a a t t e e l l y y ( ( K K i i t t 8 8 0 0 0 0 3 3 7 7 2 2 ) ) f f o o r r a a S S - - 2 2 + + S S - - 2 2 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 f f i i g g u u r r a a t t i i o o n n .
  • Page 62 E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t 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 C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s Figure 40.

  • Page 63: Ceiling Preparation

    Installing Evaporators Ceiling Preparation R R e e f f e e r r t t o o t t h h e e i i l l l l u u s s t t r r a a t t i i o o n n o o n n t t h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g p p a a g g e e . . I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Safety precautions must be followed.
  • Page 64 I I n n s s t t a a l l l l i i n n g g E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r s s Figure 41.

  • Page 65: S-2 Or S-3 Installations

    Refrigeration Tubing Connections S-2 or S-3 Installations I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Safety precautions must be followed. Refer to U U n n i i 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 H H a a z z a a r r d d s s located in the 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 section of this manual before proceeding.

  • Page 66: S-2 + S-2 Installations

    • Thermo King requires the use of bulk rolled refrigeration tubing and tube benders to reduce fittings and solder joints where applicable . It is also required that the use of nitrogen or another inert gas be used to purge the tubes before soldering.
  • Page 67 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 T T u u b b i i n n g g C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Specifications for ORS Fittings Hot Gas 330566...
  • Page 68 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 T T u u b b i i n n g g C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Figure 44.

  • Page 69: Connections At Evaporator

    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 T T u u b b i i n n g g C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Connections at Evaporator Figure 45.

  • Page 70: Three Zone Installations

    • Thermo King requires the use of bulk rolled refrigeration tubing and tube benders to reduce fittings and solder joints where applicable . It is also required that the use of nitrogen or another inert gas be used to purge the tubes before soldering.
  • Page 71 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 T T u u b b i i n n g g C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Specifications for ORS Fittings Hot Gas 330566...

  • Page 72: Connections At Evaporator

    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 T T u u b b i i n n g g C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Connections at Evaporator Figure 47.

  • Page 73: Wire Connections

    Wire Connections S-2 or S-3 Installations I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : In April 2025, the evaporator terminal connection was changed from a 16 way to a 10 way. See the appropriate illustration for your application for proper wiring connections.
  • Page 74 W W i i r r e e C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Figure 48. Wire Connections to S-2 or S-3 Evaporators (16 Way Terminal Block) 7 mm (0.25 in.) ABA226-2 ( 2 4...
  • Page 75 W W i i r r e e C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Figure 49. Wire Connections to S-2 or S-3 Evaporators (10 Way Terminal Block) 7 mm (0.25 in.) FM 1 FM 2...

  • Page 76: S-2 + S-2 Installations

    W W i i r r e e C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s S-2 + S-2 Installations I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : In April 2025, the evaporator terminal connection was changed from a 16 way to a 10 way. See the appropriate illustration for your application for proper wiring connections.
  • Page 77 W W i i r r e e C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Figure 50. Wire Connections to S-2 + S-2 Evaporators (16 Way Terminal Block) FIRST EVAP SECOND EVAP 7 mm (0.25 in.)
  • Page 78 W W i i r r e e C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Figure 51. Wire Connections to S-2 + S-2 Evaporators (10 Way Terminal Block) FIRST EVAP SECOND EVAP 7 mm (0.25 in.)

  • Page 79: Three Zone Installations

    W W i i r r e e C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Three Zone Installations I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : In April 2025, the evaporator terminal connection was changed from a 16 way to a 10 way. See the appropriate illustration for your application for proper wiring connections.
  • Page 80 W W i i r r e e C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Figure 52. Wire Connections for Three Zone Systems (16 Way Terminal Block) 7 mm (0.25 in.) ABA228-1 6 0 0...
  • Page 81 W W i i r r e e C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s Figure 53. Wire Connections for Three Zone Systems (10 Way Terminal Block) 7 mm (0.25 in.) FM 1 FM 2...

  • Page 82: Drain Hose Resistance Wires

    Evaporator Drain Hose Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Safety precautions must be followed. Refer to U U n n i i 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 H H a a z z a a r r d d s s located in the 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 section of this manual before proceeding.
  • Page 83 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 S S - - 2 2 + + S S - - 2 2 A A p p p p l l i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s 4.
  • Page 84 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 W W a a l l l l M M o o u u n n t t e e d d T T u u b b e e A A p p p p l l i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Insert entire length of the resistance wire into the wall drain tube and connect plastic drain hose from evaporator.
  • Page 85 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 O O p p t t i i o o n n a a l l D D r r a a i i n n H H o o s s e e S S u u p p p p o o r r t t The optional drain hose support bracket is recommended when evaporator drain tube cannot be directly routed into a wall drain.
  • Page 86 Installing Cap Plugs and Evaporator Covers I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Cap plugs are provided to plug the two evaporator mounting access holes located directly above the drain pan.

  • Page 87: Battery Connections

    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 section of this manual before proceeding. N N o o t t e e : : Thermo King units are designed for one 12 volt, group 31 battery. The battery must be suitable for deep cycling, heavy duty, and rated with a minimum of 95 amp/hr.
  • Page 88 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 Figure 55. Battery and Fuel Pump Connections Shown 10.00”...

  • Page 89: Tracking (Option)

    Auxiliary Electrical Accessories Thermo King does not recommend adding any auxiliary electrical accessories to the electrical system of a T-590, T-690, T-890 or T-1090 series units equipped with SR-3 controllers and Tier 4 engines unless approved by Thermo King. TracKing (OPTION) Units equipped with the factory installed TracKing option requires additional procedures to activate the system.

  • Page 90: Set-Up Unit

    Leak Check the System N N o o t t e e : : Refer to your “Diagnosing Thermo King Refrigeration Systems” Manual for leak detection procedures. Refer to the illustration below. 1. Connect leak test gas (depending on the refrigerant in your particular system — see refrigerant decal on your unit for this information) supply to center hose of gauge manifold.
  • Page 91 S S y y s s t t e e m m 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 56.

  • Page 92: System Evacuation

    I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Do not evacuate unit until it is leak free. Unit with less than a full refrigerant charge should be leak checked and all leaks must be repaired. N N o o t t e e : : Use of Thermo King Evacuation Station (P/N 2040725) and Evacuation Station Operation and Field Application Instructions (TK-40612-2) is required.
  • Page 93 S S y y s s t t e e m m 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 57.

  • Page 94: System Charging

    S S y y s s t t e e m m 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 System Charging I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Unit must be leak checked and fully evacuated before charging.
  • Page 95 S S y y s s t t e e m m 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 58.

  • Page 96: Commissioning Form Overview

    All self-powered truck units come with the Commissioning Form (TK 56640) included in the documents package. This form is also available online at Thermo King ReqDirect. By completing the Commissioning Form, the i i n n s s t t a a l l l l e e r r confirms the installation was done per Thermo King’s Installation Manual and the unit operates as it should.
  • Page 97 C C o o m m m m i i s s s s i i o o n n i i n n g g a a n n d d P P D D I I F F o o r r m m s s Figure 59.
  • Page 98 C C o o m m m m i i s s s s i i o o n n i i n n g g a a n n d d P P D D I I F F o o r r m m s s Figure 60.
  • Page 99 C C o o m m m m i i s s s s i i o o n n i i n n g g a a n n d d P P D D I I F F o o r r m m s s Figure 61.

  • Page 100: Pre-Delivery Inspection (Pdi) Form Overview

    PDI Form (TK 56641) is also included in the documents package of all vehicle powered truck units. This form is also available online at Thermo King ReqDirect. The PDI form is used when the unit installation was performed by someone other then the selling party.
  • Page 101 C C o o m m m m i i s s s s i i o o n n i i n n g g a a n n d d P P D D I I F F o o r r m m s s Figure 62.
  • Page 102 C C o o m m m m i i s s s s i i o o n n i i n n g g a a n n d d P P D D I I F F o o r r m m s s Figure 63.
  • Page 103 N N o o t t e e s s TK 56701-1-IM-EN...
  • Page 104 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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