Thermo King T-1000R, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Inspection Schedule 4-8
Electrical
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Check alternator connections for corrosion and clean and protect as
required.
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Inspect alternator brushes
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Check defrost initiation and termination. Check evaporator fans function
during defrost (fans should be stopped during defrost)
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**Inspect battery terminals, and electrolyte level. ***If EON battery
only inspect terminals. Also inspect main fuse connections.

Check battery fixture. Remove clean and protect battery terminals. Wet
cell batteries, check electrolyte specific gravity
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Visually inspect all unit wire harness for damaged wires or connections.
(Pay particular attention to interconnecting harnesses)
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Check Electric motor bearings
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Check operating modes on electric standby. (50 models)
Refrigeration
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Visually inspect condenser/radiator & evaporator coils for damage &
dirt ingress
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Check refrigerant level.
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Leak test entire unit - or annually or as required for F-Gas control regu-
lations

Check for correct suction & discharge pressures

Check all hoses and tubing for damage or leakage (Pay particular atten-
tion to all interconnecting tubing)

Check operating pressure of mechanical throttling valve units in heat
cycle with higher than 15?C box temperature

Check operating pressure of DPR valve in heat cycle.
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Visually check compressor oil level and condition.(When returning to
cool from heat cycle above)

Perform full series of pump down internal sealing point tests & com-
pressor efficiency test. (Refer to diagnostic manual for pump down pro-
cedure)
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* Replace refrigeration filter/dehydrator. This should also be performed
whenever system is opened for service
*Do not mix antifreeze types.
** Wet cell battery may need to be topped up more regularly where unit is operating in high ambients for longer periods. Refer
to service bulletin for Silver Calcium Batteries
*** EON battery is maintenance free and does not require topping up of electrolyte.
**** If no drain plug is available in the fuel tank the tank manufacturer should provide clear instructions for fuel cleaning. For
fuel supplies taken from the truck tank the truck manufacturer's instructions should be adhered to.
5* Test and service the injector nozzles every 8,000hrs. The injector service may be required more frequently depending on the
type and specification of diesel fuel used.
Refer to the latest service bulletins for additional information.