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Operator’s Manual

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temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efﬁ cient heating, ventilating and

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TriPac™

Auxiliary Heating/Cooling

Temperature Management System

TK 53035-19-OP (Rev. 6, 12/11)

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Page 1: ...Operator s Manual TriPac Auxiliary Heating Cooling Temperature Management System TK 53035 19 OP Rev 6 12 11...

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Page 4: ...ed personnel Failure to implement these procedures correctly may cause damage to the Thermo King unit or other property or personal injury Thermo King Corporation and its affiliates shall have no liab...

Page 5: ...orator 14 Heater 14 HMI Controller 15 Compressor 15 Control Circuits 15 Refrigerant 16 Protection Devices 16 Engine Reset Switch 17 Closed Loop Cooling Option 17 Manual Pretrip Inspection Before Start...

Page 6: ...Used With Standby Operation 33 Standby Truck Integration 33 Truck Integration Selector Switch 33 Optional Power Inverter 35 Inverter Operation Warnings 35 Specifications 37 Engine Specifications 37 Co...

Page 7: ...Table of Contents 3 Recover Refrigerant 64 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning 65...

Page 8: ...Table of Contents 4...

Page 9: ...requirements major and minor should be handled by a Thermo King dealer for four very important reasons They are equipped with the factory recommended tools to perform all service functions They have f...

Page 10: ...Introduction 6...

Page 11: ...rant or battery acid can cause permanent damage if it comes in contact with your eyes WARNING Keep hands and loose clothing clear of fans and belts at all times when the unit is operating or when open...

Page 12: ...act with refrigerant oil Rubber gloves are recommended WARNING Wash thoroughly immediately after handling refrigerant oil to prevent irritation DANGER Fluorocarbon refrigerants may produce toxic gases...

Page 13: ...d restore breathing if necessary Stay with victim until emergency personnel arrive First Aid Refrigerant Oil Eyes Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while holdi...

Page 14: ...Safety Precautions 10 Safety Decals Figure 1 Caution Unit May Start Automatically Figure 2 Belt and Pulley Warning Figure 3 Shut Off Before Fueling Warning AMA647 AMA646 AMA690...

Page 15: ...y TriPac s two cylinder diesel engine is EPA Tier 2 approved An automotive type air conditioning compressor is used for sleeper compartment cooling A fuel fired air heater provides sleeper compartment...

Page 16: ...or Noise dampening construction for quiet operation Automatic start stop operation for maximum fuel efficiency Optional Standby Truck Integration Optional dash mounted Truck Integration Selector Switc...

Page 17: ...iliary Power Unit The TriPac APU contains the diesel engine air conditioning compressor alternator and engine power switch Figure 6 Condenser Condenser The TriPac Air Conditioning Condenser is mounted...

Page 18: ...d under the bunk in the truck cab sleeper compartment Air ducts from the Evaporator carry conditioned air to the sleeper compartment Figure 8 Heater Heater The TriPac Heater is typically installed in...

Page 19: ...is mounted in the TriPac APU and is driven by the TriPac engine Refrigeration lines connect the compressor to the TriPac air conditioning condenser on the back wall of the truck cab and the evaporato...

Page 20: ...t to stop the unit and generates an AcS Alarm Code When the discharge pressure falls below the switch s closing pressure the switch closes to allow compressor operation The Low System Pressure Cutout...

Page 21: ...ate the TriPac system from the tractor engine coolant if desired The TriPac will run independently of the tractor engine coolant while providing battery charging and cab comfort options On units with...

Page 22: ...ating Component Protected Circuit F1 30 Starter 8S F2 30 Glowplugs H F3 5 HMI Controller F4 20 Cab Heater RED F5 5 Standby Switch 2A F6 1 Standby Integration IGN F7 40 Fuel Solenoid 8DP F8 7 5 Engine...

Page 23: ...aporator Fan PWM1 PWM2 7D F13 7 5 Compressor Clutch 7CL F14 5 Heater On 26 YLW F15 3 Voltage Sense SEN F16 50 Main Power 2 F17 2 Ground CH F18 3 Hourmeter Option 2 F19 3 Hourmeter Option 8D F20 3 Hour...

Page 24: ...onent Protected Circuit CAUTION Use fuel suitable for the climate you operate in see truck engine manufacturer s recommendations Blending used engine oil with diesel fuel is not permitted in the TriPa...

Page 25: ...oolant should be visible in coolant tank sight glass Belts Make sure the TriPac APU belts are in good condition and adjusted to the proper tension For more information about belt tension see the Speci...

Page 26: ...Manual Pretrip Inspection Before Starting the TriPac Unit 22...

Page 27: ...r includes a display screen operation keys and indicator LEDs Figure 12 HMI Controller 2 3 7 6 5 1 1 Display 2 HMI Controller Main Power Key 3 Mode Key 4 Up and Down Keys 5 Fan Speed Key 6 APU System...

Page 28: ...the TriPac system is turned on Mode Key The HMI Controller Mode Key is used to select the desired operating mode When the TriPac system is turned on the mode will default to the setting last used A C...

Page 29: ...re selected with the Fan Key Auto fan is currently not available APU System Key The HMI Controller APU System Key is used to enable the APU diesel power unit The APU must be ON to provide sleeper comp...

Page 30: ...d and when the optional Arctic Package is installed if the coolant temperature has been attained Heat Mode The air heater controls the sleeper cab temperature to the setpoint entered in the HMI If the...

Page 31: ...s turn the TriPac Main Power On Off Key on the HMI Controller OFF while refueling the truck Fuel vapors could ignite if they come in contact with TriPac electrical or heater components WARNING The uni...

Page 32: ...2 The Engine On Off Switch inside the TriPac APU must be on for the engine to run Press the HMI Controller APU Key to enable the diesel power unit and also enable sleeper compartment air conditioning...

Page 33: ...peration 4 Press the HMI Mode Key to select the desired operating mode Select Air Conditioning Heat or air circulation Fan operation DEF is not used When the TriPac is first started the controller wil...

Page 34: ...on in the truck cab sleeper compartment is desired the fans may be turned on by enabling the APU Figure 18 Fan Speed Key Select Temperature Setpoint 6 Press the HMI Up or Down Keys to raise or lower t...

Page 35: ...per compartment heating or cooling temperature setpoint reached minimum battery voltage is present and minimum coolant temperature is present with the Arctic option the TriPac will shut down The TriPa...

Page 36: ...k to see if there are any DPF alarm codes AcS This code indicates that an abnormal air conditioning system condition has occurred Typical causes are high discharge pressure or low system pressure ALt...

Page 37: ...ctions are also disabled while in this mode Figure 21 Standby Operation Options Used With Standby Operation Standby Truck Integration When the truck s ignition switch is in the Off or Accessory positi...

Page 38: ...TriPac HMI Controller Description and Operation 34...

Page 39: ...port device or medical equipment or significantly alter the performance of that equipment DANGER Potentially lethal voltages exist within the inverter as long as the battery supply is connected During...

Page 40: ...recharge the truck batteries back to the level specified If the TriPac is not enabled the inverter could drain the truck batteries below the level required to start the truck or the TriPac Manufactur...

Page 41: ...filters and will not allow the air heater to run properly Thermo King reserves the right to void all warranty on the unit No 2 Diesel fuel under normal conditions No 1 Diesel fuel is acceptable cold w...

Page 42: ...for units equipped with the optional DPF Diesel Particulate Filter Oil Viscosity Multigrade Oil Ambient Temperature 5 to 104 F 15 to 40 C SAE 15W 40 4 to 86 F 20 to 30 C SAE 10W 30 Engine rpm No Load...

Page 43: ...know what type of coolant is in your unit Do not mix conventional coolant and ELC ELC Extended Life Coolant ELC is red Units equipped with ELC have an ELC nameplate on the expansion tank see Safety D...

Page 44: ...ompressor TM 15 XD Compressor Oil Charge 8 oz 236 5 ml Compressor Oil Type R134a Refrigerant Used Oil Viscosity 100 Polyalkylene glycol PAG 100 TK P N 203 502 R 134a Refrigeration System Refrigerant C...

Page 45: ...ntroller 12 5 F4 Cab Heater RED 12 20 F5 Standby Switch 2A 12 5 F6 Standby Integration IGN 12 1 F7 Fuel Solenoid 8DP 12 40 F8 Engine Switch 8FET 12 7 5 F9 Engine Start Signal 7X 7A 12 5 F10 Pre cooler...

Page 46: ...Hourmeter Option 2 12 3 F19 Hourmeter Option 8D 12 3 F20 Hourmeter Option 26 12 3 F21 Supplemental Heater Contactor Extreme Arctic Option SHR 12 100 F22 Supplemental Heater Extreme Arctic Option SH 1...

Page 47: ...PU Main Power Belt Tension Field Reset Engine Compressor Alternator Belt The belt tension should be set at 95 lbs force A deflection of 1 4 between the alternator and compressor longest free span of b...

Page 48: ...dium 1 2 kW 2 900 BTU hr Low 0 85 kW Current at 12v 10 8 3 amps Start 2 8 amps Boost 1 9 amps High 1 0 amps Medium 0 7 amps Low Fuel Consumption 10 Boost 0 07 gal hr 0 28 liter hr High 0 06 gal hr 0 2...

Page 49: ...140 RPM Boost 4000 120 RPM High 2800 80 RPM Medium 2000 60 RPM Low 600 20 RPM Adjustment in circulation mode with temperature sensor internal 0 RPM Adjustment in fresh air mode with temperature sensor...

Page 50: ...hr Medium 2 0 kW 3 400 BTU hr Low 1 0 kW Current at 12v 10 8 3 amps Start 3 3 amps Boost 2 0 amps High 1 1 amps Medium 0 6 amps Low Fuel Consumption 10 Boost 0 13 gal hr 0 51 liter hr High 0 10 gal hr...

Page 51: ...130 RPM Boost 3600 100 RPM High 2800 80 RPM Medium 1600 50 RPM Low 600 20 RPM Adjustment in circulation mode with temperature sensor internal 0 RPM Adjustment in fresh air mode with temperature sensor...

Page 52: ...s Optional Extreme Arctic Package Components Approximate Current Draw Amps at 12 5 Vdc Approximate Resistance Ohms Coolant Heater 800 Watts 50 0 25 Oil Pan Heater 300 Watts 19 0 65 Supplemental Heater...

Page 53: ...n coolant tank sight glass Inspect belts for condition and proper tension Listen for unusual noises vibrations etc Check air cleaner hose for damage Inspect air cleaner Change as needed or annually In...

Page 54: ...1 000 Hour Interval Oil change interval is every 1 000 hours of operation only when using a Thermo King brand oil filter and CI 4 or better oil Units with optional DPF require CJ 4 or better oil 500...

Page 55: ...arings See Note 1 Inspect battery terminals Inspect electrical connections Inspect wire harness for rubbing or damage Check electric condenser evaporator and pre cooler fans Note 1 With belt removed s...

Page 56: ...porator drain valves kazoos to ensure that they are in place in good condition and are sealing Steam clean condenser coil APU pre cooler coil Do not bend over coil fins Blow out evaporator coil and ev...

Page 57: ...pect combustion air intake tube and exhaust pipe for restrictions or blockage Inspect the ducting the air intake screen and air outlet for restrictions or blockage Remove the glow pin and inspect for...

Page 58: ...Maintenance Inspection Schedule 54...

Page 59: ...55 TriPac Warranty Terms of the Thermo King Warranty are available on request Please reference document TK 50046 for the Thermo King TriPac Warranty...

Page 60: ...TriPac Warranty 56...

Page 61: ...ower edge of APU housing frame APU cover must be removed to view the nameplate Engine Nameplate located on the top of the engine The engine is mounted in the TriPac APU housing Compressor Nameplate lo...

Page 62: ...Serial Number Locations 58...

Page 63: ...igrade Abbreviated C centigrade See Celsius CFC Chlorofluorocarbon A chlorine based refrigerant consisting of chlorine fluorine and carbon Example R12 In many countries it is illegal to release this t...

Page 64: ...ical circuit It contains material that will melt or break when the current is increased beyond a specific value When this occurs the circuit is opened and electrical current flow is stopped fusible li...

Page 65: ...formulated for moderate to warm ambient temperatures ohm An electrical unit measuring the amount of resistance opposition to the current flow in an electrical circuit pre heat The heating of diesel e...

Page 66: ...than normal sight glass A system component that permits visual inspection of oil or refrigerant level and condition Vac volts alternating current An electric current that reverses direction at regula...

Page 67: ...ing dealer to reach a dealer without success then call the Toll Free Emergency Cold Line Number 888 887 2202 The answering service at the factory will assist you in reaching a dealer to get the help y...

Page 68: ...o escape into the atmosphere We strictly adhere to a policy that promotes the recovery and limits the loss of refrigerant into the atmosphere In addition service personnel must be aware of Federal reg...

Page 69: ...65 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel exhaust is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer...

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Page 72: ...class brands include Thermo King the leader in transport temperature control and Trane a provider of energy ef cient heating ventilating and air conditioning systems building and contracting services...

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