Thermo King SB-200TG, Operation Manual

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89
Jump Starting
If the battery in a unit is discharged or run down, the unit may
be jump started using jumper cables and another battery or
vehicle. Consider the following precautions and be careful
when jump starting a unit. IMPORTANT: Make sure to use a 12-volt battery to jump
start the unit. If you are using a vehicle, make sure it has a
12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Do not use a
“hot shot” booster device or a 24-volt source.
Read and understand the following procedure completely
before connecting any jumper cables. Use good jumper cables
made with #2 gauge (or larger) cables.
1. Make sure the unit is turned off. If you are using a vehicle,
make sure its ignition is also turned off.
2. Open the front doors on the unit. The battery is located to
the right of the engine.
3. Check the discharged battery to make sure it is not
damaged or frozen. Do not jump start a damaged or frozen
battery. Check the vent caps to make sure they are tight.
4. Identify the positive (+) and negative (–) battery terminals.
WARNING: A battery can be dangerous. A battery
contains a flammable gas that can ignite or
explode. A battery stores enough electricity to burn
you if it discharges quickly. A battery contains
battery acid that can burn you. Always wear
goggles or safety glasses and personal protective
equipment when working with a battery. If you get
battery acid on you, immediately flush it with water
and get medical attention.
CAUTION: Unhook the semi tractor from the
trailer before using the tractor to jump start the
unit on the trailer. The negative ground circuit is
complete when the tractor is hooked to the trailer.
This can cause dangerous sparks when the positive
connection is made at the battery.
89
Jump Starting
If the battery in a unit is discharged or run down, the unit may
be jump started using jumper cables and another battery or
vehicle. Consider the following precautions and be careful
when jump starting a unit. IMPORTANT: Make sure to use a 12-volt battery to jump
start the unit. If you are using a vehicle, make sure it has a
12-volt battery with a negative ground system. Do not use a
“hot shot” booster device or a 24-volt source.
Read and understand the following procedure completely
before connecting any jumper cables. Use good jumper cables
made with #2 gauge (or larger) cables.
1. Make sure the unit is turned off. If you are using a vehicle,
make sure its ignition is also turned off.
2. Open the front doors on the unit. The battery is located to
the right of the engine.
3. Check the discharged battery to make sure it is not
damaged or frozen. Do not jump start a damaged or frozen
battery. Check the vent caps to make sure they are tight.
4. Identify the positive (+) and negative (–) battery terminals.
WARNING: A battery can be dangerous. A battery
contains a flammable gas that can ignite or
explode. A battery stores enough electricity to burn
you if it discharges quickly. A battery contains
battery acid that can burn you. Always wear
goggles or safety glasses and personal protective
equipment when working with a battery. If you get
battery acid on you, immediately flush it with water
and get medical attention.
CAUTION: Unhook the semi tractor from the
trailer before using the tractor to jump start the
unit on the trailer. The negative ground circuit is
complete when the tractor is hooked to the trailer.
This can cause dangerous sparks when the positive
connection is made at the battery.