Installation Manual TriPac® EVOLUTION™ ™ Auxiliary Heating and Cooling Temperature Management System Revision A T T K K 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 6 6 - - 1 1 9 9 - - I I M M - - E E N N November 2020...
Table of Contents S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s ................................7 7 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice .
T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Optional Exhaust Extension..............28 A A / / C C C C o o n n d d e e n n s s e e r r I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n .
T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s A A / / C C W W i i r r i i n n g g I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n ..............................5 5 7 7 S S t t a a n n d d b b y y T T r r u u c c k k I I n n t t e e g g r r a a t t i i o o n n H H a a r r n n e e s s s s w w i i t t h h S S w w i i t t c c h h ( ( O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) .
Safety Precautions Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice Thermo King recommends that all service be performed by a Thermo King dealer and to be aware of several general safety practices. Safety advisories appear throughout this manual as required. Your personal safety and the proper installation of this unit depend upon the strict observance of these precautions.
S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s W W A A R R N N I I N N G G H H a a z z a a r r d d o o f f E E x x p p l l o o s s i i o o n n ! ! N N e e v v e e r r c c l l o o s s e e t t h h e e c c o o m m p p r r e e s s s s o o r r d d i i s s c c h h a a r r g g e e s s e e r r v v i i c c e e v v a a l l v v e e w w h h e e n n t t h h e e u u n n i i t t i i s s o o p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g .
S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s N N O O T T I I C C E E E E q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t D D a a m m a a g g e e ! ! D D o o n n o o t t c c o o n n n n e e c c t t o o t t h h e e r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r ’...
S S a a f f e e t t y y P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s cable cutters. Rescuers should wear insulated gloves and safety glasses, and avoid looking at wires being cut. The ensuing flash can cause burns and blindness.
Tips For a Successful Installation Before Beginning the Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Proper installation of each component onto the vehicle is critical! Refer to the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498) before beginning the installation.
T T i i p p s s F F o o r r a a S S u u c c c c e e s s s s f f u u l l I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n A/C Evaporator Installation •...
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T T r r i i P P a a c c E E v v o o l l u u t t i i o o n n C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Figure 2.
T T r r i i P P a a c c E E v v o o l l u u t t i i o o n n C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Condenser Figure 3.
T T r r i i P P a a c c E E v v o o l l u u t t i i o o n n C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Evaporator Figure 4.
T T r r i i P P a a c c E E v v o o l l u u t t i i o o n n C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Control Box Figure 5.
T T r r i i P P a a c c E E v v o o l l u u t t i i o o n n C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s Standard Heater Figure 7.
T T r r i i P P a a c c E E v v o o l l u u t t i i o o n n C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t D D i i m m e e n n s s i i o o n n s s High Output Heater Figure 8.
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Required Tools and Additional Supplies N N o o t t e e : : While basic mechanics tools and refrigerant service equipment are a necessity, there are also special tools that are required when installing Thermo King TriPac Units. For a complete listing of special tools, See “Special Tool Requirements”...
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Typical Component Locations I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Proper installation of each component onto the vehicle is critical! Refer to the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498) before beginning the installation. Adhering to the installation standards will help assure the components are installed correctly and the system operates as designed.
T T y y p p i i c c a a l l C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t L L o o c c a a t t i i o o n n s s TriPac Evolution Components with Truck Coolant Integration Figure 10.
T T y y p p i i c c a a l l C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t L L o o c c a a t t i i o o n n s s TriPac Evolution Components with Optional Closed Loop Cooling Figure 11.
APU Installation Standard Installation Method – Mounting Claws I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “TriPac Evolution Installation Standards” in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498).
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A A P P U U I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 12. Standard Installation Method with Mounting Claws Shown ABA705-2 Detail A Detail B Detail C...
Exhaust Pipe Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “APU Exhaust Tailpipe Installation Standards” in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : When the APU is installed under a sleeper, behind fairings, skirting, etc., the exhaust outlet must be routed to an open area to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the passenger compartment which could result in carbon monoxide poisoning or death by asphyxiation.
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A/C Condenser Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Condenser Installation Standards“ in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! Locate an area on the exterior of the sleeper to install the condenser that does not interfere with the operation of existing truck components.
A A / / C C C C o o n n d d e e n n s s e e r r I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 14.
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A/C Receiver Drier Installation I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Receiver Drier Installation Standards” in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! Special Tools Required Drill Motor 3/8”...
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Ambient Temperature Sensor Installation (Option) N N o o t t e e : : The ambient temperature sensor is included in 120 Amp Alternator Option 073023 1. Locate ambient temperature sensor harness supplied with unit 2. Sensor should be mounted at highest point on either the receiver drier bracket or the condenser fan housing. •...
A/C Evaporator Installation Preferred Location – Flush with Front Bulkhead I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Evaporator Installation Standards” in Section 5 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498).
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A A / / C C E E v v a a p p o o r r a a t t o o r r I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 17.
D2/D4 Heater Installation Heater Location I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Heater Installation Standards“ in Section 7 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498).
D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e r r I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Exhaust and Combustion Air Intake Routing D D A A N N G G E E R R A A s s p p h h y y x x i i a a t t i i o o n n H H a a z z a a r r d d ! !
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D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e r r I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 21.
D2/D4 Heater Duct Installation Duct Locations I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : See “Discharge and Return Air Duct Standards“ in Section 7 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498).
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D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e r r D D u u c c t t I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 22.
A/C Duct Installation A/C Vent Locations N N o o t t e e : : See “Evaporator Air Discharge Ducts and Vents Installation Standards“ in Section 6 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! The evaporator is equipped with two air discharge outlets to attach the supplied flexible air ducts.
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A A / / C C D D u u c c t t I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 23. Typical A/C Duct Installation Shown Figure 24.
A/C Hose Installation Installation Procedures N N o o t t e e : : See “Refrigerant Hose and Fittings Standards“ in Section 8 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! Special Tools Required Hose Fitting Tools (204-1045) Hose Cutting Tool (204-677) PAG Refrigerant Oil (2030502)
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A A / / C C H H o o s s e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 25. Suction and Discharge Hoses Shown Correctly Routed and Secured DISCHARGE HOSE ON TOP SUCTION HOSE ON BOTTOM Hoses shown correctly routed and secured...
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A A / / C C H H o o s s e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 26. A/C Hose Diagram Shown LIQUID CONDENSER EVAPORATOR...
A/C System Evacuation and Leak Check Procedures Evacuation Procedures N N o o t t e e : : See “System Evacuation Standards“ in Section 12 of the Thermo King TriPac Installation Standards Guide (TK 56498). THESE STANDARDS MUST BE FOLLOWED! Evacuation Procedures Thermo King Evacuation Station (P/N 204-725) Recommended...
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A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m E E v v a a c c u u a a t t i i o o n n a a n n d d L L e e a a k k C C h h e e c c k k P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 27.
Control Box and Main Harness Installation Control Box Location Choose a location inside the tractor’s sleeper for the control box. The box can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Make sure the location chosen allows access for: • Installation of wiring •...
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C C o o n n t t r r o o l l B B o o x x a a n n d d M M a a i i n n H H a a r r n n e e s s s s I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 28.
HMI Installation HMI Location • Choose a location inside the tractor’s sleeper for the HMI controller that is easily accessible and visible from the drivers bunk. • The HMI should be visible and mounted away from windows, air vents, out of direct sunlight to accurately measure air temperature.
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H H M M I I I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 29. HMI Harness Connections Shown RCS1676 N N o o t t e e : : Attach the supplied Operator Manual nameplate in a location inside the tractor chosen by the driver. Figure 30.
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D2/D4 Heater Wiring Installation Special Tools Required Wire Cutters Terminal Crimping Tool Locate the heater harness supplied in the kit. Remove the two small plastic bags attached to the harness containing the fuel pump electrical connector components and the in-line fuse assembly. Retain these for installation later. 1.
D D 2 2 / / D D 4 4 H H e e a a t t e e r r W W i i r r i i n n g g I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Remote Temperature Sensor - D4 Heater Only 1.
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A/C Wiring Installation N N o o t t e e : : Excessive harnesses lengths should be doubled up and secured with band wraps. DO NOT CUT THE WIRE HARNESSES! 1. Route the A/C harness to the control box. 2.
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A A / / C C W W i i r r i i n n g g I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 33.
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Standby Truck Integration Harness with Switch (Option) Special Tools Required Digital Meter (204-615) Drill Motor 1/2” Drill Bit Access the tractor’s ignition switch wires at rear of the switch: a. Turn ignition switch to the “ “ A A C C C C E E S S S S O O R R Y Y ” ” position and use a digital meter to locate a wire connection with NO POWER (0 Vdc).
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S S t t a a n n d d b b y y T T r r u u c c k k I I n n t t e e g g r r a a t t i i o o n n H H a a r r n n e e s s s s w w i i t t h h S S w w i i t t c c h h ( ( O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) Figure 34.
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Standby Truck Integration Harness without Switch (Option) Special Tools Required Digital Meter (204-615) Access the tractor’s ignition switch wires at rear of the switch: a. Turn ignition switch to the “ “ A A C C C C E E S S S S O O R R Y Y ” ” position and use a digital meter to locate a wire connection with NO POWER (0 Vdc).
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S S t t a a n n d d b b y y T T r r u u c c k k I I n n t t e e g g r r a a t t i i o o n n H H a a r r n n e e s s s s w w i i t t h h o o u u t t S S w w i i t t c c h h ( ( O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) Figure 35.
Fuel Pickup Tube Installation Preferred Installation – Optional Adapter Plate (10–379) N N o o t t e e : : Some OEM’s offer a fuel tank option which provides three auxiliary fuel fitting connections. With this option, the fuel pickup tube and adapter plate are not needed. Simply route and connect the APU’s fuel supply and return lines and the heater’s fuel supply line to these fittings.
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F F u u e e l l P P i i c c k k u u p p T T u u b b e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 36.
Heater Fuel Pump and Fuel Line Installation Special Tools Required Utility Knife Hose Cutting Tool (204-677) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Proper mounting angle of the fuel pump is necessary to allow any air or vapor in the fuel lines to pass through the pump rather than cause a blockage (Detail’s A and B).
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H H e e a a t t e e r r F F u u e e l l P P u u m m p p a a n n d d F F u u e e l l L L i i n n e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Figure 38.
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APU Fuel Line Installation Special Tools Required Utility Knife N N o o t t e e : : Be sure to connect the APU’s fuel supply line to the fuel SUPPLY pickup tube connection identified and marked earlier 1. Route APU fuel supply line to S S U U P P P P L L Y Y connection of fuel pickup tube, cut to proper length and attach with compression fittings.
Tractor Coolant Hose Installation Preferred Installation – APU Coolant Hoses Tee’d Directly Into Tractor’s Heater Hoses N N o o t t e e : : Skip this step if your APU has the Closed Loop Cooling Option. Coolant Hose Routing and Connections N N o o t t e e : : If the Arctic Block Temperature Sensor Option is to be installed, it should be installed at this time.
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T T r r a a c c t t o o r r C C o o o o l l a a n n t t H H o o s s e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n N N o o t t e e : : The system will be bled of air later by following the “A/C System Charging and APU Engine Start-up Procedures”.
T T r r a a c c t t o o r r C C o o o o l l a a n n t t H H o o s s e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n Alternative Installation –...
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T T r r a a c c t t o o r r C C o o o o l l a a n n t t H H o o s s e e I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n N N o o t t e e : : The system will be bled of air later by following the “A/C System Charging and APU Engine Start-up Procedures”.
Arctic Switch (Option) Installation Procedures C C A A U U T T I I O O N N R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! A A l l w w a a y y s s w w e e a a r r s s a a f f e e t t y y g g o o g g g g l l e e s s a a n n d d w w o o r r k k g g l l o o v v e e s s w w h h e e n n w w o o r r k k i i n n g g w w i i t t h h a a n n t t i i f f r r e e e e z z e e .
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A A r r c c t t i i c c S S w w i i t t c c h h ( ( O O p p t t i i o o n n ) ) Figure 42.
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Heater Fuel Pump Connections C C A A U U T T I I O O N N R R i i s s k k o o f f I I n n j j u u r r y y ! ! T T o o p p r r e e v v e e n n t t t t h h e e A A P P U U f f r r o o m m s s t t a a r r t t i i n n g g u u n n e e x x p p e e c c t t e e d d l l y y , , s s e e t t a a l l l l e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l c c o o n n t t r r o o l l s s t t o o t t h h e e O O F F F F p p o o s s i i t t i i o o n n B B E E F F O O R R E E c c o o n n n n e e c c t t i i n n g g w w i i r r e e s s t t o o b b a a t t t t e e r r y y .
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Fuse Holder and APU Battery Connections D D P P F F U U n n i i t t s s O O n n l l y y — Route and connect the battery cables to the fuse holder, valve box and DPF now. Refer to TK 55727- 19-IM for details.
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F F u u s s e e H H o o l l d d e e r r a a n n d d A A P P U U B B a a t t t t e e r r y y C C o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n s s b.
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Priming the Heater Fuel Pump (Heat Option) I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : It is important the heater fuel pump be primed before attempting to operate the heater for the first time. Failure to prime the pump will cause the unit to shutdown, set diagnostic codes and cause damage to the fuel pump.
Heater Start-Up Procedures N N o o t t e e : : See Operating and Diagnostic Manual TK 53024-19-OD for further diagnosis and service procedures if needed. Special Tools Required Heater Diagnostic Tool (204-1143) Diagnostic Tool Overview The diagnostic tool is used to read out, display and delete faults stored in the heater's electronic control box. It may also be used to start and run the heater.
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H H e e a a t t e e r r S S t t a a r r t t - - U U p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Connecting Diagnostic Tool 1.
H H e e a a t t e e r r S S t t a a r r t t - - U U p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Perform the Start-Up A A u u t t o o m m a a t t i i c c D D e e t t e e c c t t i i o o n n —...
H H e e a a t t e e r r S S t t a a r r t t - - U U p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Clearing Faults D D i i s s p p l l a a y y c c u u r r r r e e n n t t f f a a u u l l t t i i n n f f a a u u l l t t m m e e m m o o r r y y Simultaneously press the backward and forward control buttons to display active...
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H H e e a a t t e e r r S S t t a a r r t t - - U U p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s dEL will display Press confirmation button again to confirm deletion.
A/C System Charging and APU Engine Start-up Procedures This is a multi-step procedure consisting of: a. adding a partial refrigerant charge to the system b. verifying APU engine has the proper amount of oil c. bleeding air from the APU cooling system d.
A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s APU Engine Start-up Procedures I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : To avoid damage to the APU engine and A/C compressor, verify the APU engine has proper amount of oil and the A/C system has a partial refrigerant charge b b e e f f o o r r e e starting the engine.
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A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s I I m m p p o o r r t t a a n n t t : : Verify the APU engine has proper amount of oil and the A/C system has a partial refrigerant charge before starting the engine.
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A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Bleeding the Fuel Lines 1.
A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Verifying Engine Operation IMPORTANT YOU MUST VERIFY AND ADJUST ENGINE RPM’S...
A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Unit Setup Procedures Before performing the Run In Procedure and then release unit to customer, the TriPac EVOLUTION control system must be setup.
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A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 51.
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A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 52.
A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s Figure 53.
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A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s RCS1670 5.
A A / / C C S S y y s s t t e e m m C C h h a a r r g g i i n n g g a a n n d d A A P P U U E E n n g g i i n n e e S S t t a a r r t t - - u u p p P P r r o o c c e e d d u u r r e e s s System Check List APU Mounting Bolts Positioned, Tightened and Torqued to Specs.
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Thermo King – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – is a worldwide leader in sustainable transport temperature control solutions. Thermo King has been providing transport temperature control solutions for a variety of applications, including trailers, truck bodies, buses, air, shipboard containers and railway cars since 1938.
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