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Kenworth Clean Power

 System 

Operator’s Manual

Y53-1024 12/06

English 

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Summary of Contents for Y53-1024

Page 1: ...Kenworth Clean Power System Operator s Manual Y53 1024 12 06 English Page 5 French Page x Spanish Page x ...

Page 2: ...tioning Heating Switch Inverter Charger Switch Air Conditioner Pump Lamp Fan Control Dial Sleeper Fresh Recirculation Air Switch CHARGE Charge Enable Switch located on dash Protection Unit Circuit Breaker GFCI located in driver s side tool box Sleeper Control Panel Temperature Control Dial Green Snowflake ...

Page 3: ...Kenworth Y53 1024 12 06 NORMAL OFF RESET OFF Page 19 Page 26 Page 24 Page 19 Page 28 Page 25 27 Page 28 CHARGE Page 32 Page 22 Page 27 ...

Page 4: ...22 120 Volt AC Outlets 23 Introduction The Kenworth Clean Power System 5 Location of Components 6 Safety Signals 7 Electric Power System Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 34 Heating and Air Conditioning System Using the Heater 24 Air Conditioning Heating Switch 24 Temperature Control Dial 25 Fuel Fired Heater 25 Using the Air Conditioner 26 Air Conditioning Heating Switch 26 Temperature Control Dial...

Page 5: ...dependent system from the cab heating and air conditioning system Both the controls and the heat and cooling sources are different Kenworth Clean Power System features include Compliance with all state and federal anti idling regulations Engine off sleeper heating cooling and 120 Volt AC power No engine noise or vibration Improved fuel economy This Operator s Manual contains useful information for...

Page 6: ...er bunk Main Batteries Air Conditioning Charge Unit Enhanced Insulation Fuel Fired Heater in passenger s side tool box LED Lighting Protection Unit in driver s side tool box location of Components Starter Battery Disconnect Switch cab floor Shore Power 120 Volt AC Connector Main Battery Disconnect Switch ...

Page 7: ... not ignore any of these alerts WARNING When you see this symbol and word the message that follows is especially vital This signals something that can cause injury or even death This message will tell you what the hazard is what can happen if you don t heed the warning and how to avoid it Example WARNING Do not carry additional fuel contain ers in your vehicle Fuel containers either full or empty ...

Page 8: ... vehicle or with driving more efficiently Example NOTE Pumping the accelerator will not assist in starting the engine Please take the time to read these messages when you see them and remember WARNING Something that could cause an injury or even death CAUTION Something that could cause damage to your vehicle NOTE Useful information ...

Page 9: ...p of the main battery box cover or in the Kenworth Clean Power operator s manual supplement service manual Do not attempt to jumpstart the vehicle If you have a battery problem it is best to contact an authorized Kenworth repair facility or a reputable towing service When you do inform them of the charging instructions and the wiring schematic on page 10 Vehicles equipped with the Kenworth Clean P...

Page 10: ...Y53 1024 12 06 Kenworth 10 Electric Power System CHARGING ...

Page 11: ...provides charge to the starting batteries to maintain them at a minimum of 12 Volt NOTE The DC DC charger will only be activated when either the truck is running or the truck is at tached to a 120 Volt AC electrical supply and the key is in the IGN position 1 Check battery voltmeter gauge on dash to ensure main battery voltage is at least 9 5 Volt 2 If not plug into 120 Volt AC electrical supply t...

Page 12: ...F position 3 Turn disconnect located on main battery box located driver s side rear of sleeper to OFF position NOTE Do not connect any accessories directly to the starting batteries Accessory loads should be connected to the main batteries only Refer to Kenworth Clean Power operator s manual supplement service manual for further details If you are uncomfortable with performing the procedures above...

Page 13: ...connecting to a 120 Volt AC electri cal supply WARNING The Shore Power electrical system can cause fires resulting in personal injury and or property damage if not properly maintained Regularly inspect the Volt AC truck wiring AC ex tension cord plugs and connectors for damaged or frayed wiring Do not use the Shore Power system if there are any signs of problems Con tact your authorized Kenworth D...

Page 14: ...er battery charging procedures Caution Do not attempt to jumpstart the vehicle Terminals are for use with external battery char ger only For charging instructions see top of main battery box cover or the kenworth Clean Power operator s manual supplement service manual Positive and negative charging terminals for are located above the frame rail behind the sleeper on the driver s side of the vehicl...

Page 15: ...ists of Main Batteries Starter Batteries a Low Voltage Disconnect system gauges for Electrical Moni toring and special Interior Lighting Vehicles equipped with the Kenworth Clean Power System have a unique 12 Volt electrical system The system uses a high output alternator and two sets of batteries the Main Batteries and the Starter Batteries ...

Page 16: ...ad acid battery Use only PACCAR recommended Main Batteries See your Kenworth dealer for additional information NOTE Because the Main Batteries power the en gine controls you may experience a no crank condi tion if the main battery voltage is below 9 5 Volt even though the Starter Batteries are fully charged Main Batteries WARNING Do not cover the batteries with ad ditional insulation or covers or ...

Page 17: ...hed to a 120 Volt AC electrical supply and the key is in the IGN position Low Voltage Disconnect The electrical system is equipped with a low voltage disconnect feature that will shut down all non essential electrical components if Main Battery voltage drops below 11 0 Volt Three minutes prior to system disconnect an audible warning in the Sleeper Control Panel will sound to give the operator time...

Page 18: ...d with a dash mounted voltmeter Some vehicles may be equipped with an optional ammeter as well 150 75 0 150 75 AMPS A VOLTS 18 15 12 9 300 250 200 150 100 WATER 100 80 60 20 0 OIL NOTE These gauges monitor the Main Batteries not the Starter Batteries An indicator lamp on the face of the voltmeter will illuminate if system volt age reaches 15 0 Volts This is considered an over voltage condition If ...

Page 19: ...quipped with Light Emitting Diode LED interior lamps These lamps are more efficient and have a greater life expectancy than incandescent lamps LED light fixtures do not have replaceable bulbs as do incandescent light fixtures If an LED light fails the entire fixture may need to be replaced ...

Page 20: ... The 120 Volt Alternating Current AC system consists of a 120 Volt AC Electrical System connection Inverter Charger Protection Unit and 120 Volt AC outlets in the sleeper Shore Power and Inverter Shore Power Hook Up WARNING An improperly maintained 120 Volt AC electrical system can cause fires and elec trical shocks that may lead to personal injury or property damage Regularly inspect 120 Volt AC ...

Page 21: ...ces A Shore Power connection allows access to an outside power source and an electrical inverter system can produce 120 Volt AC from the Main Batteries Inverter Charger Switch The 120 Volt AC system function is controlled by the Inverter Charger Switch located on the Sleeper Control Panel When the top of the switch is pressed NORMAL position the inverter charger is on and the green electrical outl...

Page 22: ...F OFF ON OFF Input Over Voltage Protection OFF Solid Red OFF ON OFF Overload Short Circuit Protection Output Over Voltage Protection OFF Blank OFF ON OFF Over Temp OFF Solid Orange Solid Green ON ON OFF ON Solid Orange Solid Green ON ON OFF Thermally Derated Charge Solid Orange Solid Green ON ON OFF Overload SCP Blinking Orange Red 4 sec Orange 1 sec Red Solid Green ON ON OFF Low Voltage Charging ...

Page 23: ... 1 Solid Orange Solid Green Normal inverter charger operation no action required Solid Orange Solid Green Charging will derate at high temperatures no action required Solid Orange Solid Green Inverter charger will auto restart if conditions reach an acceptable level Cycle inverter charger on off switch to off reset and then back on to reset inverter 1 Blinking Orange Red 4 sec Orange 1 sec Red Sol...

Page 24: ...verter Charger and Shore Power Lamps located in the center of the Sleeper Control Panel will illuminate in an array of colors and configurations to designate system status Refer to the Inverter Charger Indicator chart on the next page for more information Protection Unit 20 Amp Circuit Breaker Protection Unit GFCI Protection Unit ...

Page 25: ...RESET button on the top of the GFCI NOTE Replace GFCI if light on GFCI flashes If this is not done outlets will not be powered WARNING Electrical shock hazard Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter other than that supplied with the Protection Unit may fail to op erate properly and may lead to personal injury or equipment damage Use only the ground fault circuit interrupter that is supplied with...

Page 26: ...em Pressing on the bottom of the switch will turn on the sleeper heating system The Temperature Control Dial is located on the left side of the Sleeper Con trol Panel Turning the dial clockwise from the 12 o clock position to the red bands controls the sleeper heater Turning the dial counterclockwise from the 12 o clock position to the blue bands controls the sleeper air conditioning Air Condition...

Page 27: ...er compartment causing serious illness that may lead to death Do not park your vehicle near other vehicles that are idling or where other hazardous fumes may be present WARNING Do not operate the heater portion of Kenworth Clean Power system in an enclosed unventilated area Exhaust fumes from the air heater contain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas which if inhaled can cause serious ill...

Page 28: ...separate from the Sleeper Vents and Fan Control Dial Even though the heater fan is controlled by the Temperature Control Dial the Fan Control Dial can also be used to move heated air throughout the sleeper by setting the Fresh Recirculation Air Switch to the Recirculation position Turn the Air Conditioning Heating Switch to the On position NOTE A flashing RED lamp indicates a system fault Contact ...

Page 29: ...ardous fumes or exhaust gases Hazardous fumes and exhaust fumes may be vented into the sleeper compartment causing serious illness that may lead to death Do not park your vehicle near other vehicles that are idling or where other hazardous fumes may be present WARNING Exhaust fumes from the engine con tain carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas Do not breathe the engine exhaust gas A poorly ...

Page 30: ...em perature Setting the dial within the green band should give 8 to 10 hours of cooling depending upon the outside heat conditions Adjusting the dial further to the left yellow band on dial will lower the output temperature but will deplete the cold storage capacity quicker Air Conditioning Heating Switch Temperature Control Dial Turn the Air Conditioning Heating Switch to the air conditioning ON ...

Page 31: ...rature range which requires the air conditioning pump to turn ON i e colder temperature NOTE Running the AC Pump will deplete the cold storage capacity quicker Fan Control Dial The Fan Control Dial is located on the right side of the Sleeper Control Panel The dial controls fan speed for the air conditioning system only In the full counterclockwise position the dial is in the OFF position Turning t...

Page 32: ...on pressed sleeper air is recirculated through the system The system can be operated in a ventilation only mode by placing the Air Conditioning Heating Switch in the OFF position and moving the Fan Con trol Dial from the OFF position With the Fresh Recirculation Switch in the FRESH position outside air is vented to the sleeper compartment NOTE The Fresh Recirculation Switch is only opera tional wh...

Page 33: ...o output vents is are located on the driver s side of the compartment One or two return vents is are located on the passenger side compartment NOTE Do not close or otherwise obstruct the return vent s Doing so will not allow the system to function normally This system is completely separate of the Fuel Fired Heater and the cab air conditioning system Cooling vents are used only to cool and ventila...

Page 34: ...er A fully charged frozen Storage Cooler can cool the sleeper up to 10 hours depending upon the outside heat conditions The approximate time required to fully charge the Storage Cooler without the sleeper Air Conditioning ON is 4 to 8 hours The sleeper cooling system can be used while the Storage Cooler is being charged by the Air Conditioning Charge Unit however this will increase the time requir...

Page 35: ... electrical supply It will not operate using only battery power as this will deplete the batteries too quickly WARNING Electrical shock hazard 120 Volts AC is present inside the charging unit Disconnect power source to inverter before servicing equip ment WARNING Immediately get away from vehicle if you hear sounds or arching sizzling sputting or popping inside the charging unit Hot gas may vent f...

Page 36: ... of this product All recommended service procedures and safety precautions must be followed to pre vent the possibility of serious injury or damage to service equipment or damage to product System is factory filled with 23 lbs 1 0kg of ultraviolet R134a refrigerant and POE oil No additional oil needs to be added to the system when com pleting recovery and recharging of refrigerant After refrigeran...

Page 37: ...ssed will disable the Air Conditioning Charge Unit When the Air Conditioning Charge Unit is on a green lamp will be displayed on the Charge Enable Switch When the Green lamp turns off the charging cycle is complete NOTE The Green lamp can cycle on and off as the system maintains the cooling capacity NOTE The Charge Enable Switch does not turn on the Sleeper Air Conditioning System It only enables ...

Page 38: ...intained system not a temperature pull down system That is it should be used to maintain an already cooled sleeper compartment not to lower the temperature of a warm sleeper For maximum cooling ability The sleeper compartment should already be at a comfortable tem perature using the cab A C system The window covers and sleeper curtain should be in place and closed The recirculation vents on the pa...

Page 39: ...hecked and cleaned periodically You should also refrain from storing items under the bunk near the air handler and electrical components Air Handler Fuel Filter The fuel filter should be inspected every month during the heating season Check the filter for debris sediment or water Replace if any is found Replace the filter annually preferrably before the start of the heating season Dust and Pollen F...

Page 40: ...he ON position 3 Make sure temperature control is set in the blue zone 4 If in recirc mode make sure recirc vents are open 5 Service fresh air recirc filter 6 Check coolant level 7 Component service Parked truck will not stay cool for 8 10 hours Storage core is depleting too quickly 1 Make sure temperature control is set in the green zone 2 Make sure sleeper pass through curtain is closed and all ...

Page 41: ...ruck or using 120 Volt AC electrical supply 3 Check main battery voltage if voltage is below 11 0 Volts start truck to charge batteries hook up 120 Volt AC electrical supply to charge batteries or attach battery charger to charging terminals Cannot start truck Voltage at main batter ies is too low below 9 5 Volt 1 Make sure battery disconnects are not tripped reset if necessary 2 Hook up to 120 Vo...

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