Does the APU charge the truck battery?
Does the APU charge the truck battery?
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck’s main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
How much freon does a TriPac evolution hold?
How much Freon (refrigerant) is in a TriPac APU unit? 1.8- 2.0 lbs of R134A. When in doubt- see serial tag.
Can you run APU while driving?
You can run the unit while rolling if you have to. You run the fridge off the truck inverter, so it always has power when it needs to run. The apu’s run their own heat and A/C system and supply power through the generator, and they have an alternator to maintain the truck batteries.
How long can I run my APU?
The average [battery-powered] APU will provide up to 10-12 hours of air conditioning capacity and typically longer than that for heating, according to Barbaro of Thermo King.
How often should you service a reefer unit?
Older reefers require routine servicing every 1,000 hours, but newer ones can go much longer.
What Freon does Thermo King use?
Refrigerant R-404a is available for MAX and SPECTRUM units for frozen and multi-temp applications, while R-134a is available for fresh applications. The V-800 is the largest vehicle-powered system that Thermo King has to offer. The unit provides unparalleled cooling performance, even up to trucks 24′ in length.
What is the Thermo King TriPac evolution auxiliary heating and cooling system manual for?
This manual was written to assist with the installation of the Thermo King TriPac EVOLUTION Auxiliary Heating and Cooling System onto a typical semi tractor.
Is there a warranty on Thermo King products?
This manual is published for informational purposes only. Thermo King makes no representations warranties express or implied, w ith respect to the information recommendations and descriptions contained herein. Information provided should not be regarded as all-inclusive or covering all contingencies.
What should the customer know before the installation of TriPac?
Before beginning the installation, the installer should confirm with the customer the location for each of the TriPac components by using the TriPac Installation Questionnaire. The customer should also be made aware of any modifications to existing equipment that may be necessary to complete the installation. Modifications may include:
Who is Thermo King?
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. For more information, visit www.thermoking.com or www.tranetechnologies.com ©2020 Trane Technologies TK 55676-19-IM Oct 2015 Installation Manual
