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Thermo King Truck T-680R Series Operator's Manual

Thermo King Truck T-680R Series Operator's Manual

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Revision 2
TK-55665-1-OP
September 2016

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Truck Edition T-680R / T-880R / T-1080R T-680S / T-880S / T-1080S Series with Standard SR-3 HMI Revision 2 TK-55665-1-OP September 2016...
  • Page 3 T-680R / T-880R / T-1080R T-680S / T-880S / T-1080S Series with Standard SR-3 HMI TK 55665-1-OP (Rev. 2, 09/16) Copyright© 2013 Thermo King Corp., Minneapolis, MN, USA Printed in USA...
  • Page 4 Thermo King dealer. The procedures described herein should only be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. Failure to implement these procedures correctly may cause damage to the Thermo King unit or other property or personal injury.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Battery Installation and Cable Routing ... . . 8 Thermo King Corporation Responsibilities ..22 Electrical Hazard ......9 Owner Responsibilities .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents DAS - Data Acquisition System (Optional) ..29 Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle ....55 CargoLink™...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Checking HMI Software Revision and Serial Number . 72 Maintenance Inspection Schedule ....90 Electric Standby Operation ....73 Warranty .

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction There is nothing complicated about operating and maintaining IMPORTANT: This manual is published for informational your Thermo King unit, but a few minutes studying this purposes only and the information furnished herein should manual will be time well spent.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Thermo King recommends that all services be performed by a CAUTION: Use extreme caution when drilling holes Thermo King dealer. However, there are several general safety in the unit. Drilling into electrical wiring or practices which you should be aware of: refrigerant lines could cause a fire.

  • Page 10: Battery Installation And Cable Routing

    WARNING: Improperly installed battery could unexpectedly and causing personal injury. result in a fire or explosion! A Thermo King approved battery must be installed and properly CAUTION: Always wear protective clothing, secured to the battery tray.

  • Page 11: Electrical Hazard

    Safety Precautions Electrical Hazard WARNING: Fluorocarbon refrigerants evaporate rapidly, freezing anything they contact if accidentally CAUTION: Be sure to turn off the high voltage released into the atmosphere from the liquid state. power supply, and disconnect the electric cable before working on the unit.

  • Page 12: First Aid

    Safety Precautions First Aid Safety Decals and Locations First Aid–Refrigerant Eyes: For contact with liquid, immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water. Get prompt medical attention. Skin: Flush areas with large amounts of warm water. Do not apply heat. Wrap burns with dry, sterile, bulky dressing to protect from infection or injury.
  • Page 13 Safety Precautions AKA98 Figure 3: Belt Caution (Locations vary depending on model. Decals are located near areas that contain belts and fans which can cause severe injuries if Figure 2: Clearing Alarms Caution hands or clothing become tangled.) (Typically located near the HMI Controller)
  • Page 14 Safety Precautions CAUTION FAN ATTENTION VENTILATEUR ACHTUNG VENTILATOR ATTENZIONE VENTILATORE AKA99 CUIDADO VENTILADOR ARA183 Figure 4: Automatic Start Caution (Locations vary Figure 5: Fan Caution (Locations vary depending on depending on model. Decals are located near areas model. Decals are located near areas that contain that contain moving parts which can cause severe fans which can cause severe injuries if hands or injuries if hands or clothing become tangled when the...

  • Page 15: Smartpower Units (Electric Standby)

    Safety Precautions SmartPower Units (Electric Standby) AKB01 AKB02 Figure 6: Electrical Hazard (Locations vary Figure 7: High Voltage Caution depending on model. Typically located near power (Located near high voltage box.) receptacle, high voltage tray cover and interface board.)

  • Page 16: Emission Control

    Emission Control 2-4. Fuel Oil System: Fuel oil system must remain intact In compliance with the California ULG (Utility, Lawn and Garden) Rules, the following information is provided: and receive regular prescribed maintenance. Example: Fuel filter replacement at required operation hour interval. 1.
  • Page 17 Emission Control Emission control label: a new label, shown in Engine Family Name, as assigned by the California Figure 8, contains important engine information. Air Resources Board, identifies engine family group, by largest displacement, within an engine family, and is shown in Figure 9. AMA04 AMA06 Figure 9: Engine Family Name...
  • Page 18 Emission Control 3-1 Emission Control Labels: Emission control labels are All engine labels and supplementary labels will contain the a requirement of the California ULG Rules. In the event the following information: emission control label provided on the engine is inaccessible, •...

  • Page 19: California Emission Control System Warranty Statement

    Muffler Gasket Obligations The warranty period is two years and complete details are The California Air Resources Board and Thermo King are included in the section of this manual titled “California pleased to explain the California emission control system Emission Control System Warranty Statement, Your Warranty warranty on your 1996 and later utility equipment (ULG) Rights And Obligations.”...

  • Page 20: Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage

    You are responsible for presenting your utility equipment Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage (ULG) engine to an authorized Thermo King dealer as soon as a problem exists. The emission control system parts or 1996 and later utility equipment (ULG) engines: California...

  • Page 21: Manufacturer Explanation Of Emission Control System Warranty Coverage

    Emission Control Manufacturer Explanation Of at a Thermo King authorized service dealer. To obtain the phone number of your nearest Thermo King authorized Emission Control System service dealer, call the Cold Line at: 952-887-2202. Warranty Coverage 2. Warranty Period: Any warranted California emission A.
  • Page 22 High Pressure Fuel Oil Line Warranty claims for California emission control system parts • Air Cleaner Element or components are to be filed by the Thermo King authorized servicing dealer on behalf of the engine owner. • Fuel Filter Element F.

  • Page 23: Epa Emission Control System Warranty Statement

    Thermo King parts. However, or 3,000 hours of operation, whichever comes first, after Thermo King is not liable for parts which are not genuine date of delivery to the initial owner. Thermo King parts.

  • Page 24: Responsibilities

    Thermo King Corporation Responsibilities • Cost to investigate complaints that are not caused by defect in Thermo King material or workmanship. During the emission warranty period, if a defect in material or workmanship of a warranted part or component is found, •...

  • Page 25: Limitations

    Emission Control Limitations Thermo King is not responsible for resultant damages to an emission-related part or component resulting from: • Any application or installation Thermo King deems improper as explained in this Operator’s Manual, or any other manuals provided with the unit.

  • Page 26: Unit Description

    General Description Units are offered as Model 30 or Model 50: Model 30: Cooling and hot gas heating on engine operation. This manual covers the following Thermo King models: Model 50: Cooling and hot gas heating on engine operation •...

  • Page 27: Design Features

    Unit Description Design Features • Bypass Oil Filter • Coolant Expansion Tank with Overflow Bottle • Microprocessor Controller, SR-3 Truck • Diesel/Electric Autoswitching (Model 50) • Alarm Code Display • Economy Mode • Battery Voltage Display • Fahrenheit and Celsius Scales •...

  • Page 28: Unit Options

    Unit Description • Stainless Steel Condenser and Evaporator Hardware • Quick Oil Drain Kit • TK374F Tier 4 Diesel Engine (T-680R, T-680S, T-880R • Rear Remote Control (flushmount) and T-880S) • Remote Indicator Light • TK380F Tier 4 Diesel Engine (T-1080R and T-1080S) •...

  • Page 29: Engine

    Unit Description Engine Engine power for the T-680R, T-680S,T-880R and T-880S is provided by the TK374F, a three-cylinder, EPA Tier 4, special clean and quiet diesel engine rated at 11.7 continuous horsepower (8.7 kW) at 2200 RPM. A belt drive system transfers energy to the compressor, unit fans, and alternator.

  • Page 30: Clutch

    Unit Description Scroll Compressor CAUTION: Do not add Green or Blue-Green coolants to cooling systems that use Red Extended The T-680S and T-880S feature the TK04 scroll compressor. Life Coolants. The T-1080S features the TK06 scroll compressor. Standard HMI Control Panel NOTE: The use of 50/50% pre-mixed ELC is recommended to ensure that deionized water is being used.

  • Page 31: Defrost

    Unit Description The defrost damper closes during defrost to prevent warm air WARNING: Turn the unit off by pressing the from entering the cargo area. The optional electric heater strips before opening doors or inspecting any part of the are also energized in defrost during electric standby operation. unit.

  • Page 32: Cargolink™ (Optional)

    Unit Description Electric Standby (Model 50 Units ® DAS data can be downloaded through a serial port to an IBM PC compatible computer. WinTrac™ 4.0 (or higher) software Only) is used to view and analyze the data. Brief reports can be printed on a microprinter connected to the serial port.

  • Page 33: Standard Model 50 Features

    Unit Description Engine Compartment Standard Model 50 Features Components The following features are standard equipment on units equipped with Electric Standby. Coolant Expansion Tank: The coolant level and Automatic Diesel/Electric Selection: The unit will temperature inside the expansion tank are monitored by the automatically switch to electric operation when a power cord is base controller.

  • Page 34: Unit Protection Devices

    Unit Description Suction Pressure Regulator (SPR): This component is a CAUTION: Do not add Green or Blue-Green mechanical control device used to limit the suction pressure to coolants to cooling systems that use Red Extended the compressor. The valve controls suction pressure based on Life Coolants.
  • Page 35 Unit Description Coolant Temperature Sensor: This sensor provides an engine coolant temperature input to the microprocessor. If the engine coolant temperature is too high, the controller stops the unit and records an alarm. Electric Motor Overload Relay (Model 50): The overload relay protects the electric standby motor.
  • Page 36 Unit Description Figure 14: T-680S Front View (T-680R, T-880S and T-880R are similar)
  • Page 37 Unit Description Figure 15: T-1080S Front View (T-1080R is similar)
  • Page 38 Unit Description Engine (oil dipstick on side of engine) Alternator Coolant Overflow Bottle Compressor (reciprocating shown) Coolant Expansion Tank Dehydrator (Filter-Drier) Electric Motor On/Off Switch Figure 16: Main Components...

  • Page 39: Unit Operation

    Check Electric Ready Input occurs. It will also glow if a under the dashboard using an under dash mounting kit. 15 pin Thermo King data cable is connected to the serial port on the back of the controller (DPD). Controller Features •...

  • Page 40: Display

    Unit Operation • Selects and Indicates CYCLE-SENTRY or Continuous Mode Operation • Selects and Indicates High Speed Lock-Out Operation • Initiates and Indicates a Defrost Cycle • Indicates an Alarm Condition Exists, Displays and Clears Alarms Figure 18: Display • Initiates and Indicates a Pretrip Test •...

  • Page 41: Keys And Led Indicators

    Unit Operation When this Alarm Icon is present one or more alarm conditions have occurred. When this icon is present the lower If the display is not flashing any alarms display is showing the current setpoint. are Check Alarms. If the display is flashing on and off a shutdown alarm has occurred and the unit has been shut down.
  • Page 42 Key at the left side of the display. This indicator will glow if Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready Input occurs. It will also light if a 15 pin Thermo King data cable is connected to the serial port on the back of the controller (DPD).
  • Page 43 Unit Operation POWER OFF Key Pressing the OFF Key will turn the unit off. UP ARROW Key When the unit is turned on and the Standard Display is shown, pressing the UP ARROW Key will increase the setpoint. Secondary Use - When alarms are being displayed, pressing this key will scroll thru the alarms (if more than one alarm is present).
  • Page 44 Unit Operation ENTER Key If the setpoint has been changed using the UP ARROW Key and/or DOWN ARROW Key, pressing the ENTER Key enters the setpoint into the base controllers memory. Secondary Use - When alarms are being displayed, pressing this key will clear the alarm shown on the display.
  • Page 45 Unit Operation HIGH SPEED LOCK-OUT Key If the unit is turned on, pressing the HIGH SPEED LOCK-OUT Key will activate High Speed Lock-Out. The unit will switch to low speed operation and the amber LED indicator will glow. No further high speed operation is allowed until this feature is turned off. Unit may automatically return to high speed operation after a programmed time limit if timer feature is enabled.This feature is typically used in noise sensitive areas to reduce unit noise.
  • Page 46 Unit Operation PRETRIP TEST Key Pressing and holding the PRETRIP TEST Key for 5 seconds will initiate either a Full Pretrip Test or Engine Running Pretrip Test so long as no alarm conditions exist. If the Alarm Icon is glowing, record and clear the alarms before starting the Pretrip Test.

  • Page 47: Turning The Unit On And Off

    Unit Operation Turning the Unit On and Off IMPORTANT: Verify the Base Controller On/Off Switch is turned on before turning on the HMI Control Panel. The Base Controller On/Off switch is located on the outside of the control box side of the unit. If the Standard Truck HMI Control Panel is turned on and the Base Controller On/Off Switch is turned Figure 20: Keys and LED Indicators...
  • Page 48 Unit Operation Figure 22: Standard Display of Box temperature and Figure 21: Electric Motor Run Time Hours Setpoint and Electric Icon Pressing the OFF Key stops unit operation. The unit shuts When the unit is ready to run the Standard Display of box down immediately and the display goes blank.

  • Page 49: The Standard Display

    Unit Operation The Standard Display Changing the Setpoint The Standard Display is the default display that appears if no From the Standard Display, press the UP ARROW Key and/or other display function is selected. The Standard Display shows DOWN ARROW Key until the desired setpoint is shown. In the box temperature and setpoint.
  • Page 50 Unit Operation • The setpoint display will flash for 10 additional seconds. If at the end of this time the ENTER Key still has not been pressed to complete the setpoint change, the setpoint will return to the old setpoint and Alarm Code 127 Setpoint Not Entered will be set.

  • Page 51: Starting The Diesel Engine

    Unit Operation • If the ENTER Key is not pressed within 20seconds of When the engine is preparing to start, the SR-3 Standard Truck making a change with the UP ARROW Key and/or HMI Control Panel will continue to display the Standard DOWN ARROW Key, the setpoint is not changed and the Display as shown in Figure 28.

  • Page 52: Switching From Diesel To Electric

    Unit Operation Switching from Diesel to Electric CAUTION: The motor may start automatically any time the unit is turned on. IMPORTANT: Applies to units with the Electric Standby When the motor is preparing to start, the SR-3 Standard Truck Option only. The operation of this feature can be changed HMI Control Panel will continue to show the Standard Display using the Guarded Access Menu.

  • Page 53: Switching From Electric To Diesel

    Unit Operation Switching from Electric to Diesel Key will glow, the Alarm Icon will glow and the box temperature and setpoint displays will disappear as shown in IMPORTANT: Applies to units with the Electric Standby Figure 30. Option only. The operation of this feature can be changed using the Guarded Access Menu.

  • Page 54: Preferred Method For Manually Switching From Electric Mode To Diesel Mode

    Unit Operation Figure 31: Press ON Key Figure 32: Display, Preferred Method for Manually Switching from Electric Mode to Diesel Mode Preferred Method for Manually Switching Press the Standard Truck HMI Control Panel ON Key from Electric Mode to Diesel Mode again to clear Alarm Code 91 Check Electric Ready Input and turn the unit back on in Diesel Mode.

  • Page 55: Selecting Cycle-Sentry Or Continuous Mode

    Unit Operation To restart the unit in Diesel Mode, proceed as follows: CYCLE-SENTRY Mode or Continuous Mode is selected by pressing the CYCLE-SENTRY/CONTINUOUS Key when the • Press the Standard Truck HMI Control Panel ON Key. The unit is turned on. If the unit is running in Continuous Mode, Hourmeters display and a blinking Alarm Icon will appear.

  • Page 56: Selecting The High Speed Lock-Out Feature

    Unit Operation CAUTION: If the unit is in CYCLE-SENTRY null and the IMPORTANT: HIGH SPEED LOCKOUT TIMER: If High mode is switched to Continuous Mode, the unit will start Speed Lockout Mode is selected, the High Speed Inhibit automatically. Timeout feature may be enabled to return the unit to normal operation after a set time period has expired.

  • Page 57: Initiating A Manual Defrost Cycle

    Unit Operation Initiating a Manual Defrost Cycle IMPORTANT: During the defrost cycle, the box temperature will rise toward 50 F (10 C). This is normal and is caused by Defrost cycles are usually initiated automatically based on time the defrost cycle warming the evaporator coil. Since the or demand.

  • Page 58: Alarms

    Unit Operation Alarms indicates that Alarm Code 127 Setpoint Not Entered has been set. The lower display indicates that only one alarm code exists. Alarm Code Notification If an alarm condition occurs, the Alarm Icon will appear on the display. If the alarm is a Check Alarm, the Alarm Icon will turn on but the unit will continue to run.

  • Page 59: Important Alarm Notes

    Unit Operation Important Alarm Notes • All alarms must be viewed before any of the alarms can be cleared. • If an alarm will not clear, it may still exist. If the alarm is not corrected, it will not clear or may be immediately set again.
  • Page 60 Unit Operation Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help Manually monitor load If unit is shut down repair Check Evaporator temperature. Report High Discharge immediately. Otherwise, Coil Sensor alarm at end of the day. Pressure report alarm at end of the day.
  • Page 61 Unit Operation Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help If unit is shut down repair Manually monitor load Engine Failed to immediately. Otherwise, Heating Cycle Check temperature. Report Crank report alarm at end of the alarm at end of the day. day.
  • Page 62 Unit Operation Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair Defrost Damper immediately. Otherwise, Check Run Relay immediately. Otherwise, Circuit Check report alarm at end of the Circuit report alarm at end of the day.
  • Page 63 Unit Operation Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair Check High Speed immediately. Otherwise, immediately. Otherwise, Check Air Flow Circuit report alarm at end of the report alarm at end of the day.
  • Page 64 Unit Operation Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair immediately. Otherwise, Check Liquid Line immediately. Otherwise, Low Battery Voltage report alarm at end of the Solenoid Circuit report alarm at end of the day.
  • Page 65 Unit Operation Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help If unit is shut down repair If unit is shut down repair Check Electronic High Compressor immediately. Otherwise, immediately. Otherwise, Throttling Valve Temp report alarm at end of the report alarm at end of the Circuit day.
  • Page 66 Unit Operation Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help If unit is shut down repair Unit Not Configured Report alarm at end of Check Loader #1 immediately. Otherwise, Correctly the day. Circuit report alarm at end of the If unit is shut down repair day.
  • Page 67 Unit Operation Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help If unit is shut down repair Electric Run Time Report alarm at end of Check Alternator immediately. Otherwise, Maintenance the day. Excite Circuit report alarm at end of the Reminder #1 day.
  • Page 68 Unit Operation Code Description Operator Help Code Description Operator Help Autoswitch Diesel to Report alarm at end of Manually monitor load Electric Disabled the day. Out of Range High temperature. Report alarm at end of the day. If unit is shut down repair Loss of Controller immediately.

  • Page 69: Sending A Servicewatch Data Logger Start Of Trip

    Unit Operation Sending a ServiceWatch Data Pretrip Test Conditions Logger Start of Trip • The current unit settings are saved and restored at the end of the Pretrip Test or if the unit is turned off and back on. When the unit is turned on, press and hold the ENTER Key for •...

  • Page 70: Full Pretrip Test

    Unit Operation Full Pretrip Test Engine Running Pretrip Test Full Pretrip Tests include all of the tests shown below. Engine Running Pretrip Tests include all of the tests shown below. They do not include the Amps Check or the Engine •...

  • Page 71: Performing A Pretrip Test

    Unit Operation Performing a Pretrip Test • Whenever possible, run the Pretrip Test with an empty truck box. • If running a Pretrip Test on a truck loaded with dry cargo, Starting a Pretrip Test insure that proper airflow can occur around the load. If the The Full Pretrip Test must be started with the unit not running.

  • Page 72: Starting A Engine Running Pretrip Test

    Unit Operation • The Amps Check Test will be preformed and then the unit will start automatically. The balance of the tests will be completed. • The Pretrip Test will take about 20 - 30 minutes, depending on conditions. IMPORTANT: The box temperature will vary during the Pretrip Test.

  • Page 73: Pretrip Test Results

    Unit Operation Stopping a Pretrip Test: To stop a Pretrip Test at any time, • The amber Pretrip Test LED will turn off at the completion press the POWER OFF Key to turn the unit off. This will of the test, but the Alarm Icon will remain lit. This generate Alarm Code 28 Pretrip Abort.

  • Page 74: Display Brightness

    Unit Operation Display Brightness To display the serial number and software revision press and hold the PRETRIP key for 5 seconds when the unit is turned The brightness of the SR-3 Standard Truck HMI Control Panel off. display can be adjusted to allow for changing ambient light conditions.

  • Page 75: Electric Standby Operation

    Electric Standby Operation Electric Power Receptacle SmartPower (Model 50) units are equipped with Electric Standby. This feature allows the unit to operate on electric The electric power receptacle is used to connect the unit to an power as well as be powered by the standard diesel engine. appropriate electric power source for electric standby During Electric Standby operation, power to the unit is operation.

  • Page 76: Loading And Enroute Inspections

    Loading and Enroute Inspections Thermo King refrigeration units are designed to maintain the 4. Pre-cool the cargo compartment. Adjust the setpoint to the required temperature for the product being carried during its desired cargo temperature and allow the unit to run a time in transit.

  • Page 77: Inspecting The Load

    Loading and Enroute Inspections Inspecting the Load 3. While inspecting to see that the cargo is loaded properly, make sure the evaporator inlets and outlets are not Never assume that the product has been loaded properly. Watch blocked. for and perform the following tasks. It takes only a few 4.

  • Page 78: Enroute Inspections

    Loading and Enroute Inspections Enroute Inspections The evaporator is plugged with frost. Initiate a manual defrost cycle. The defrost cycle will be automatically NOTE: Enroute inspections are recommended every four terminated. hours for the prevention of damage to the cargo. d.
  • Page 79 Service Center or your company office immediately. nearest Thermo King dealer or authorized Service Take all necessary steps to protect and maintain Center, or call the Thermo King Cold Line telephone proper load temperature. number shown on the inside back cover of this manual for referral.

  • Page 80: Specifications

    Specifications Engine Model: T-680R, T-680S, T-880R & T-880S TK374F (Tier 4) T-1080R & T-1080S TK380F (Tier 4) Fuel Type No. 2 Diesel fuel under normal conditions No. 1 Diesel fuel is acceptable cold weather fuel Oil Capacity:T-680S and T-880S Crankcase & Oil Filter 9.0 quarts (8.5 liters) T-680S and T-880S w/Bypass Oil Filter 10.0 quarts (9.5 liters) Fill to full mark on dipstick...
  • Page 81 Specifications Engine (Continued) Engine rpm: Low Speed Operation 1625 ± 25 rpm High Speed Operation Reciprocating Compressor: 2200 ± 25 rpm Scroll Compressor: 2200 ± 25 rpm Engine Oil Pressure 20 to 50 psig (138 to 345 kPa) in low speed 40 to 60 psig (276 to 414 kPa) in high speed Intake Valve Clearance 0.006 to 0.010 in.
  • Page 82 Specifications Engine (Continued) Engine Coolant Type ELC (Extended Life Coolant), which is “RED” Use a 50/50 concentration of any of the following equivalents: Chevron Dex-Cool Texaco ELC Havoline Dex-Cool® Havoline XLC for Europe Shell Dexcool® Shell Rotella Saturn/General Motors Dex-Cool® Caterpillar ELC Detroit Diesel POWERCOOL®...
  • Page 83 Specifications Engine (Continued) Units Built Prior to October 2016 Units with coolant expansion tank only Coolant System Capacity: T-680R, T-680S, T-880R, T-880S 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) T-1080R, T-1080S 6.5 quarts (6.2 liters) 15 psig (103 kPa) Coolant Expansion Tank Cap Pressure 7 psig (48 kPa) after November 2015 Units Built After October 2016 Units with coolant expansion tank and overflow bottle...

  • Page 84: Belt Tension

    Specifications Belt Tension Belt Tension No. on TK Gauge Frequency Gauge P/N 204-1903 P/N 204-427 Setting Where Applicable New Belt Field Reset New Belt Field Reset Water Pump Belt Engine/Electric Motor (Jackshaft) – Static 62 Hz 55 Hz Belt Tensioner Electric Motor (Jackshaft)/Compressor Automatically tensioned by tensioner position.

  • Page 85: Refrigeration System

    Specifications Refrigeration System Compressor Model: Unit Model: T-680R and T-880R Thermo King X214 T-1080R Thermo King X426 Refrigerant Charge: T-680R 8.0 lb (3.6 kg) R-404A T-880R 8.5 lb (3.9 kg) R-404A T-1080R 9.0 lb (4.1 kg) R-404A *Compressor Oil Charge: X214 in T-680R and T-880R 3.2 quarts (3.0 liters)

  • Page 86: Scroll Compressor

    Specifications Refrigeration System Scroll Compressor Compressor Model: Unit Model: T-680S and T-880S TK04 Scroll 4 HP T-1080S TK06 Scroll 6 HP Refrigerant Charge: T-680S and T-880S 7.0 lb (3.2 kg) R-404A T-1080S 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) R-404A *Compressor Oil Charge 2.0 quarts (1.9 liters) Compressor Oil Type Ester base P/N 203-516 required for Scroll compressor...

  • Page 87: Electrical Control System

    12 volt, 37 amp, brush type, Thermo King alternator Voltage Regulator Setting 13.8 to 14.4 volts @ 77 F (25 C) NOTE: Fuse F4 (Bypass resistor for Prestolite Alternator) must be removed for the Thermo King Alternator. Fuses Fuse Size...
  • Page 88 HPCO Switch Circuit Power to CAN Connector J98 F4 Remove fuse F4 for units with Australian Bosch or Thermo King Alternators. Install fuse F4 for units with Prestolite Alternator. F10 When fuse F10 is installed in the right position the On/Off keys on the HMI turn the unit on and off. When fuse...

  • Page 89: Electrical Components

    Specifications Electrical Components Component Current Draw (Amps) Resistance at 12.5 Vdc (Ohms) Glow Plugs (3) Each 2.3 ± 0.2 Fuel Solenoid: Pull In Coil 35 to 45 0.2 to 0.3 Hold In Coil 24 to 29 High Speed (Throttle) Solenoid Damper Solenoid Condenser Inlet Solenoid (CIS) Hot Gas Solenoid (HGS)

  • Page 90: Smartpower Electrical Standby (Model 50 Units Only)

    Specifications SmartPower Electrical Standby (Model 50 Units Only) T-680R, T-680S, T-880R, T-880S Electric Motor and Overload Relay Voltage/Phase/Frequency Horsepower Kilowatts Full Load Overload Relay (amps) Setting (amps) 230/3/50 1460 17.0 230/3/60 1765 19.4 400/3/50 1460 460/3/60 1765 T-1080R & T-1080S Electric Motor and Overload Relay Voltage/Phase/Frequency Horsepower Kilowatts...

  • Page 91: Electric Heater Strips (Optional)

    Specifications Electric Heater Strips (Optional) Number Watts 750 watts (each) Resistance 71 ohms (each) SmartPower Standby Power Requirements Supply Circuit Breaker: T-680R, T-680S, T-880R & T-880S 230/3/60 30 amps T-1080R & T-1080S 50 amps 230/3/60 20 amps All 380-460/3/50-60 Extension Cord Size: Up to 50 ft—10 gauge 75 ft—8 gauge...

  • Page 92: Maintenance Inspection Schedule

    Maintenance Inspection Schedule A closely followed maintenance program will help to keep After first week of operation: your Thermo King unit in top operating condition. The • Check belt tension. following general schedule is provided to assist in monitoring •...
  • Page 93 Maintenance Inspection Schedule Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items Hours Hours 3,000 Hours • • Check condition of belts. • • Check engine oil pressure hot, on high speed. • • • • Listen for unusual noises, vibrations, etc. •...
  • Page 94 Maintenance Inspection Schedule Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items Hours Hours 3,000 Hours • Check coolant levels (cool) Coolant Expansion Tank: The expansion tank must always be completely full of coolant when cool. Coolant Overflow Bottle: Coolant level in overflow bottle must always be at or above the FULL COLD mark of the bottle when cool.
  • Page 95 Maintenance Inspection Schedule Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items Hours Hours 3,000 Hours Electrical • Check controller for alarms. • Run pretrip test • Check battery voltage. • Inspect battery terminals and electrolyte level. • Inspect wire harness for damaged wires or connections. •...
  • Page 96 Maintenance Inspection Schedule Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items Hours Hours 3,000 Hours Refrigeration • • Check refrigerant level. • Check compressor oil level. • Check discharge and suction pressures. • Check compressor efficiency. — Replace dehydrator and compressor oil filter every two (2) years.
  • Page 97 Maintenance Inspection Schedule Pretrip 1,200 2,000 Annual/ Inspect/Service These Items Hours Hours 3,000 Hours Structural • • Visually inspect unit for fluid leaks. • • Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose or broken parts (includes air ducts and bulkheads). • •...

  • Page 98: Warranty

    Warranty Terms of the Thermo King Warranty are available on request. Please reference document TK 50047 for the Thermo King Self-Powered Truck Unit Warranty.

  • Page 99: Serial Number And Refrigerant Label Locations

    Serial Number and Refrigerant Label Locations Write the unit model and unit serial number in the spaces provided in the following Emergency Cold Line chapter. This information is needed to service the unit. AMA832 Figure 49: Scroll Compressor Serial Number Figure 48: Engine Serial Number Location Location,...
  • Page 100 Serial Number and Refrigerant Label Locations AQA183 Figure 51: X426 Reciprocating Compressor Serial Figure 50: X214 Reciprocating Compressor Serial Number Location Number Location...
  • Page 101 Serial Number and Refrigerant Label Locations Figure 53: Laminated Unit Serial Number Plate Unit Serial Plate Refrigerant Type Figure 52: Label Locations Figure 54: Refrigerant Type Label...

  • Page 102: Recover Refrigerant

    Recover Refrigerant At Thermo King, we recognize the need to preserve the environment and limit the potential harm to the ozone layer that can result from allowing refrigerant to escape into the atmosphere. We strictly adhere to a policy that promotes the recovery and limits the loss of refrigerant into the atmosphere.

  • Page 103: Emergency Cold Line

    If you can’t get your rig rolling, and you have tried the Thermo King North American Service Directory (available from any Thermo King dealer) to reach a dealer without success, then call the Toll Free Emergency Cold Line Number (888) 887-2202.

  • Page 104: California Proposition 65 Warning

    CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel exhaust is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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