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TruckFridge Built-in User Manual
Updated 5 July 2020 Page 8
Most models from TruckFridge can be installed by attaching the applicable fridges installation kit(s) to the truck
cabinet using the appropriate screws required for the material of the truck cabinet.
It is very important for the refrigerating unit, consisting of the compressor and the condenser, to be well ventilated,
with the cool air typically coming in from the bottom and going out from the top. You must ensure proper
ventilation of the refrigerating unit. The air inlets and outlets must have a free cross section of at least 10 square
inches total. See
8.12 TruckFridge Installation Ventilation Diagram for details.
Take great care when handling the fridge and avoid handling the refrigeration tubes in order to prevent breakages.
The compressor must normally stand in a vertical position.
3.1 Installing the TruckFridge Model TF49 in Freightliner Cascadia.
3.1.1 Installing a replacement Model TF49 with TF49-2PCAS-R Installation Kit
The TF49-2PCAS-R 2 piece Freightliner Cascadia replacement installation kit is used to replace an OEM refrigerator in
a Freightliner Cascadia that previously had a factory installed refrigerator (black steel mounting plates are still
mounted in the bottom of the truck cabinet). The
TF49-2PCAS-R installation kit must be installed on the bottom of
the TF49, then simply slide in the new refrigerator on the existing floor bracket, bolt it into place and the new
refrigerator is installed.
Remember. This is ONLY for Freightliner Cascadia that already has the factory fridge black bottom mounting plate
and top bracket already in the cabinet. If your Freightliner Cascadia cabinet does not have the factory bottom black
mounting plate inside the cabinet, you will need to order the complete
TF49-4PCAS-N installation kit.
Remove the 3 sided trim flange from the fridge and discard. Reinstall the screws into the original holes.
The galvanized plate and top "L" brackets included in the kit must be attached to the bottom and top of the TF49 as
described below.
Carefully turn the fridge upside down and set it on top of the Styrofoam shipping lid. Align the bottom bracket 1/2"
from front of fridge cabinet, not the door, and centered side to side. (If silicone caulking is available, apply a small
amount to each screw hole in bracket to minimize potential of screws loosening.) Install bracket using 3/4" long #10
sheet metal screws. See Figure 3.3.1.1: Attaching bracket to bottom of fridge.
WARNING !
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Insure thermostat is turned off inside the fridge before continuing.
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Insure fridge has been sitting upright for a minimum of 4 hours before turning on ! Failure to do so
may destroy compressor and void warranty!
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WARNING !!
DO NOT POWER ON THE FRIDGE FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION.
The compressor must normally stand in a vertical position. During shipping, the fridge may be turned on its
side or upside down. This may cause the compressor oil to drain from the compressor into the capillary pipe
thereby obstructing operation of the evaporator. You must allow time for the oil to drain back into the
compressor for proper lubrication. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY DAMAGE THE COMPRESSOR AND/OR
EVAPORATOR AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.