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Loading and Inspection Procedures
This chapter describes pre-loading inspections, loading procedures, post-
loading procedures, post-loading inspections and enroute inspections.
Thermo King refrigeration units are designed to maintain the required
product load temperature during transit. Follow these recommended loading
and enroute procedures to help minimize temperature related problems.
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Pre-Loading Inspection
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Cargo must be pre-cooled to the proper temperature before loading. The
unit is designed to maintain temperature, not cool an above-temperature
load.
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Push the controller access door firmly closed after each use. Unit damage
can occur in transit if the door is not properly closed.
1. Make sure the unit is turned off before opening the doors to minimize
frost accumulation on the evaporator coil and heat gain in the trailer.
(Unit may be running when loading the trailer from a warehouse with
door seals.)
2. Spot check and record load temperature while loading. Especially note
any off-temperature product.
3. Load the product so that there is adequate space for air circulation
completely around the load. DO NOT block the evaporator inlets or
outlets.
4. Products should be pre-cooled before loading. Thermo King transport
refrigeration units are designed to maintain loads at the temperature at
which they were loaded. Transport refrigeration units are not designed to
pull hot loads down to temperature.Verify that the setpoint temperatures
are correct for your cargo. Pre-cool the trailer as required.
