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Section 5 - Compressor Selection and Installation
Standards
Overview
This section defines Thermo King’s requirements for selecting and installing the correct compressor for various vehicle
powered units. The installer must follow these requirements to ensure the system operates as designed.
Compressor Selection
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compressor may result in premature compressor failure and will void the compressor warranty.
Use the table below to select the correct compressor for the unit being installed:
Table 1.
Compressor Selection
Unit Model
Required Compressor
V-200 / V-220 (MAX)
TK 13
V-300 / V-320 (MAX)
TK 15
V-520 (MAX)
TK 16
V-520 RT (MAX)
TK 16
V-800
TK 21
Compressors are available with either direct mount (pad mount) and/or tab mount (ear mount), shown below.
1. Consult the bracket kit manufacturer to determine which is required.
2. Verify with Thermo King that the required compressor is available. IIn
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Tab Mount and Direct Mount Compressors Shown.
