Operator’s Manual

V-520 RT,
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions
for customers globally. Its world class brands include Hussmann, a manufacturer of
refrigeration and food merchandising solutions, Thermo King, the leader in transport
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
V-520 RT MAX
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced TK 55032-18-OP (Rev. 1, 12/2011)
controls for commercial buildings and homes.

©2011 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.

Operator’s Manual

V-520 RT,
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions
for customers globally. Its world class brands include Hussmann, a manufacturer of
refrigeration and food merchandising solutions, Thermo King, the leader in transport
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
V-520 RT MAX
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced TK 55032-18-OP (Rev. 1, 12/2011)
controls for commercial buildings and homes.

©2011 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.
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There is nothing complicated about operating and maintaining IMPORTANT: This manual is published for informational
your Thermo King unit, but a few minutes studying this purposes only and the information furnished herein should
manual will be time well spent. not be considered as all-inclusive or meant to cover all
contingencies. If more information is required, consult your
Performing pre-trip checks and enroute inspections on a
Thermo King Service Directory for the location and
regular basis will minimize on-the-road operating problems. A
telephone number of the local dealer.
regular maintenance program will also help to keep your unit
in top operating condition. If factory recommended procedures
are followed, you will find that you have purchased the most
efficient and dependable temperature control system available.
All service 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 factory trained and certified technicians
• They have genuine Thermo King replacement parts
• The warranty on your new unit is valid only when the
repair and replacement of component parts is performed
by an authorized Thermo King dealer.

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There is nothing complicated about operating and maintaining IMPORTANT: This manual is published for informational
your Thermo King unit, but a few minutes studying this purposes only and the information furnished herein should
manual will be time well spent. not be considered as all-inclusive or meant to cover all
contingencies. If more information is required, consult your
Performing pre-trip checks and enroute inspections on a
Thermo King Service Directory for the location and
regular basis will minimize on-the-road operating problems. A
telephone number of the local dealer.
regular maintenance program will also help to keep your unit
in top operating condition. If factory recommended procedures
are followed, you will find that you have purchased the most
efficient and dependable temperature control system available.
All service 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 factory trained and certified technicians
• They have genuine Thermo King replacement parts
• The warranty on your new unit is valid only when the
repair and replacement of component parts is performed
by an authorized Thermo King dealer.


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6DIHW\3UHFDXWLRQV Standby Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Start/Stop Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery Installation and Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Refrigerant Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
First Aid–Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
First Aid–Refrigerant Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety Decals and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Model 50 Units (Electric Standby) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Refrigeration Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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6DIHW\3UHFDXWLRQV Standby Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Start/Stop Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery Installation and Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Refrigerant Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
First Aid–Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
First Aid–Refrigerant Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety Decals and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Model 50 Units (Electric Standby) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Refrigeration Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Evaporator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Control Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Electronic Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oil Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Liquid Injection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Evaporator Drain Tube Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Electric Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Protection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Cool Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Model 10 and 20 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Null Mode - All Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Purge Mode - Model 30 and 50 Units Only . . . . . .26
Heat Mode - Model 30 and 50 Units Only . . . . . . .27
Defrost Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Evaporator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Control Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Electronic Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oil Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Liquid Injection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Evaporator Drain Tube Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Electric Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Protection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Unit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Cool Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Model 10 and 20 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Null Mode - All Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Purge Mode - Model 30 and 50 Units Only . . . . . .26
Heat Mode - Model 30 and 50 Units Only . . . . . . .27
Defrost Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Unit Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Starting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Engine Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Electric Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Standard Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Entering the Setpoint Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Initiating the Manual Defrost Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Manual Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Alarm Code Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Clearing Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Viewing Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Hourmeter Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
After Start Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Loading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Post Load Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Weekly Pretrip Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Unit Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Starting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Engine Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Electric Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Standard Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Entering the Setpoint Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Initiating the Manual Defrost Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Manual Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Alarm Code Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Clearing Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Viewing Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Hourmeter Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
After Start Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Loading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Post Load Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Weekly Pretrip Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Weekly Post Trip Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
AC Electric Compressor Motors and Overload Relays 55
Electric Standby Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Solder Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Structural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Weekly Post Trip Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Refrigeration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Belt Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
AC Electric Compressor Motors and Overload Relays 55
Electric Standby Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Solder Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Structural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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CAUTION: Use extreme caution when drilling holes
Thermo King dealer. However, there are several general safety
in the unit. Drilling into electrical wiring or
practices which you should be aware of:
refrigerant lines could cause a fire. Never drill into
structural components.
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when working with or around the refrigeration
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CAUTION: The unit may start automatically and at
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any time when the unit On/Off switch is in the On
position. Units with CYCLE-SENTRYTM start
WARNING: Keep hands and loose clothing clear of
automatically in both CYCLE-SENTRY mode and
fans and belts at all times when the unit is operating
Continuous mode. Be sure to turn the On/Off switch
or when opening or closing compressor service
Off before opening doors or inspecting or working on
valves.
any part of the unit..

WARNING: Exposed coil fins can cause painful

lacerations. Service work on the evaporator or
condenser coils is best left to a certified Thermo King
technician.

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Thermo King recommends that all services be performed by a
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when drilling holes
Thermo King dealer. However, there are several general safety
in the unit. Drilling into electrical wiring or
practices which you should be aware of:
refrigerant lines could cause a fire. Never drill into
structural components.
WARNING: Always wear goggles or safety glasses
when working with or around the refrigeration
system or battery. Refrigerant or battery acid can $XWRPDWLF6WDUW6WRS2SHUDWLRQ
cause permanent damage if it comes in contact with
CAUTION: The unit may start automatically and at
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any time when the unit On/Off switch is in the On
position. Units with CYCLE-SENTRYTM start
WARNING: Keep hands and loose clothing clear of
automatically in both CYCLE-SENTRY mode and
fans and belts at all times when the unit is operating
Continuous mode. Be sure to turn the On/Off switch
or when opening or closing compressor service
Off before opening doors or inspecting or working on
valves.
any part of the unit..

WARNING: Exposed coil fins can cause painful

lacerations. Service work on the evaporator or
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WARNING: Improperly installed battery could
result in a fire or explosion! A Thermo King
approved battery must be installed and properly
secured to the battery tray.
WARNING: Improperly installed battery cables
could result in fire or explosion! Battery cables
must be installed, routed and secured properly to
prevent them from rubbing, chaffing or making
contact with hot, sharp or rotating components.
WARNING: Do not attach fuel lines or any
additional wiring harnesses to the battery cables as
this could cause an electrical fire!
CAUTION: Do not connect other manufacturer’s
equipment or accessories to the Thermo King unit.
This could result in severe damage to equipment
and void the warranty!

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WARNING: Improperly installed battery could
result in a fire or explosion! A Thermo King
approved battery must be installed and properly
secured to the battery tray.
WARNING: Improperly installed battery cables
could result in fire or explosion! Battery cables
must be installed, routed and secured properly to
prevent them from rubbing, chaffing or making
contact with hot, sharp or rotating components.
WARNING: Do not attach fuel lines or any
additional wiring harnesses to the battery cables as
this could cause an electrical fire!
CAUTION: Do not connect other manufacturer’s
equipment or accessories to the Thermo King unit.
This could result in severe damage to equipment
and void the warranty!

CAUTION: Set all unit electrical controls to the
OFF position before connecting battery cables to
the battery to prevent unit from starting
unexpectedly and causing personal injury.
CAUTION: Always wear protective clothing,
gloves and eye wear when handling and installing
batteries. Battery acid can cause serious burns
when exposed to eyes or skin. If battery acid
contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters your eye,
immediately flood it with running cold water for at
least twenty minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
CAUTION: Always cover battery terminals to
prevent them from making contact with metal
components during battery installation. Battery
terminals grounding against metal could cause the
battery to explode.
CAUTION: Set all unit electrical controls to the
OFF position before connecting battery cables to
the battery to prevent unit from starting
unexpectedly and causing personal injury.
CAUTION: Always wear protective clothing,
gloves and eye wear when handling and installing
batteries. Battery acid can cause serious burns
when exposed to eyes or skin. If battery acid
contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters your eye,
immediately flood it with running cold water for at
least twenty minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
CAUTION: Always cover battery terminals to
prevent them from making contact with metal
components during battery installation. Battery
terminals grounding against metal could cause the
battery to explode.
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CAUTION: Be sure to turn off the high voltage
power supply, and disconnect the electric cable before
working on the unit. Units with electric standby
present a potential electrical hazard.
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Although fluorocarbon refrigerants are classified as safe,
observe caution when working with refrigerants or around
areas where they are being used in the servicing of your unit.
DANGER: Fluorocarbon refrigerants may produce
toxic gases. In the presence of an open flame or
electrical short, these gases are severe respiratory
irritants CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH.
DANGER: Fluorocarbon refrigerants tend to
displace air and can cause oxygen depletion which
could result in DEATH BY SUFFOCATION. Provide
adequate ventilation in enclosed or confined areas.
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CAUTION: Be sure to turn off the high voltage
power supply, and disconnect the electric cable before
working on the unit. Units with electric standby
present a potential electrical hazard.
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Although fluorocarbon refrigerants are classified as safe,
observe caution when working with refrigerants or around
areas where they are being used in the servicing of your unit.
DANGER: Fluorocarbon refrigerants may produce
toxic gases. In the presence of an open flame or
electrical short, these gases are severe respiratory
irritants CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH.
DANGER: Fluorocarbon refrigerants tend to
displace air and can cause oxygen depletion which
could result in DEATH BY SUFFOCATION. Provide
adequate ventilation in enclosed or confined areas.
WARNING: Fluorocarbon refrigerants evaporate
rapidly, freezing anything they contact if accidentally
released into the atmosphere from the liquid state.
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around refrigerant oil:
WARNING: Always wear goggles or safety glasses to
protect eyes from refrigerant oil contact.
WARNING: Protect skin and clothing from
prolonged or repeated contact with refrigerant oil.
Rubber gloves are recommended.
WARNING: Wash thoroughly immediately after
handling refrigerant oil to prevent irritation.

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rapidly, freezing anything they contact if accidentally
released into the atmosphere from the liquid state.
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around refrigerant oil:
WARNING: Always wear goggles or safety glasses to
protect eyes from refrigerant oil contact.
WARNING: Protect skin and clothing from
prolonged or repeated contact with refrigerant oil.
Rubber gloves are recommended.
WARNING: Wash thoroughly immediately after
handling refrigerant oil to prevent irritation.

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The Thermo King V-520 RT and V-520 RT MAX truck
refrigeration systems are designed for vans carrying fresh
produce and frozen and deep frozen goods.
There are four basic models:
• Model 10: Cool and defrost on vehicle engine driven
compressor operation.
• Model 20: Cool and defrost on both vehicle engine driven
compressor operation and electric standby compressor
operation.
• Model 30: Cool, heat, and defrost on truck engine driven
compressor operation.
• Model 50: Cool, heat, and defrost on both vehicle engine
driven compressor operation and electric standby
compressor operation.
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The Thermo King V-520 RT and V-520 RT MAX truck
refrigeration systems are designed for vans carrying fresh
produce and frozen and deep frozen goods.
There are four basic models:
• Model 10: Cool and defrost on vehicle engine driven
compressor operation.
• Model 20: Cool and defrost on both vehicle engine driven
compressor operation and electric standby compressor
operation.
• Model 30: Cool, heat, and defrost on truck engine driven
compressor operation.
• Model 50: Cool, heat, and defrost on both vehicle engine
driven compressor operation and electric standby
compressor operation.
The refrigeration module and condenser are mounted on the
roof of the van (or container). The evaporator is mounted on
the cargo compartment ceiling. The main compressor is
powered by the vehicle engine via a belt. The refrigeration
module, condenser, and compressor are connected by
refrigeration hoses.
Model 20 and 50 units also have an standby module mounted
between the refrigeration module and condenser. The standby
module contains electric motor, standby compressor, and AC
components. The electric motor uses a belt to drive the standby
compressor.
Control circuits operate on 12 Vdc supplied by the vehicle
batteries for over-the-road operation. The refrigeration system
is protected by a high pressure transducer and a low pressure
cutout switch.
In Model 20 and 50 units the operating mode is selected
automatically: When the unit is connected to an electric power
source, engine driven operation is automatically blocked. If the
vehicle engine is started up while the power cable is still

The refrigeration module and condenser are mounted on the
roof of the van (or container). The evaporator is mounted on
the cargo compartment ceiling. The main compressor is
powered by the vehicle engine via a belt. The refrigeration
module, condenser, and compressor are connected by
refrigeration hoses.
Model 20 and 50 units also have an standby module mounted
between the refrigeration module and condenser. The standby
module contains electric motor, standby compressor, and AC
components. The electric motor uses a belt to drive the standby
compressor.
Control circuits operate on 12 Vdc supplied by the vehicle
batteries for over-the-road operation. The refrigeration system
is protected by a high pressure transducer and a low pressure
cutout switch.
In Model 20 and 50 units the operating mode is selected
automatically: When the unit is connected to an electric power
source, engine driven operation is automatically blocked. If the
vehicle engine is started up while the power cable is still

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connected to the electric power source, the unit will continue to

operate in electric standby mode. It is not possible to start the 
engine driven compressor until the power cable is disconnected 
from the unit.




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connected to the electric power source, the unit will continue to

operate in electric standby mode. It is not possible to start the 
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• In-Cab Controls with Digital LCD Thermometer The refrigeration module is designed to be mounted on the roof
in front of the condenser. It contains various refrigeration
• Hot Gas Defrost
components and the control box, which contains the electronic
• Defrost Termination Switch control module (ECM).
• Oil Separator
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• Main Compressor TM 16 XD The condenser is designed to be to be mounted on the roof. It
contains the condenser coils and fans.

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• Evaporator Drain Heaters (MAX Units Only)
• Hot Gas Heat (Model 30 and 50 Units Only)
• Electric Standby Compressor, Model 20 and 50 Units
• Door Switch
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An evaporator is mounted on the ceiling inside the cargo
compartment.
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The main compressor is mounted on and driven by the vehicle
engine. Refrigeration hoses or lines are used to connect the
refrigeration module, condenser, evaporator, compressor and
any other components.



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• In-Cab Controls with Digital LCD Thermometer The refrigeration module is designed to be mounted on the roof
in front of the condenser. It contains various refrigeration
• Hot Gas Defrost
components and the control box, which contains the electronic
• Defrost Termination Switch control module (ECM).
• Oil Separator
• Liquid Injection &RQGHQVHU
• Main Compressor TM 16 XD The condenser is designed to be to be mounted on the roof. It
contains the condenser coils and fans.

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• Hot Gas Heat (Model 30 and 50 Units Only)
• Electric Standby Compressor, Model 20 and 50 Units
• Door Switch
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An evaporator is mounted on the ceiling inside the cargo
compartment.
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The main compressor is mounted on and driven by the vehicle
engine. Refrigeration hoses or lines are used to connect the
refrigeration module, condenser, evaporator, compressor and
any other components.


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Model 20 and 50 units have another compressor and an electric
motor mounted in the standby module for electric standby
operation. The electric standby compressor is connected in
parallel with the engine driven compressor. The standby
compressor is driven by a belt from the electric motor. Both
compressors use the same refrigeration system circuit. Check
valves isolate one compressor from the other during operation.
Compressor operation is controlled by the electronic control
system, which energizes the compressor clutch during engine
operation. The refrigeration system is protected by a high
pressure transducer and a low pressure cutout switch.
When the unit is connected to an electric power source, engine
driven operation is automatically blocked. If the vehicle engine
is started up while the power cable is still connected to the
electric power source, the unit will continue to operate in
electric standby mode. It is not possible to start the engine
driven compressor until the power cable is disconnected from
the unit.

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Model 20 and 50 units have another compressor and an electric
motor mounted in the standby module for electric standby
operation. The electric standby compressor is connected in
parallel with the engine driven compressor. The standby
compressor is driven by a belt from the electric motor. Both
compressors use the same refrigeration system circuit. Check
valves isolate one compressor from the other during operation.
Compressor operation is controlled by the electronic control
system, which energizes the compressor clutch during engine
operation. The refrigeration system is protected by a high
pressure transducer and a low pressure cutout switch.
When the unit is connected to an electric power source, engine
driven operation is automatically blocked. If the vehicle engine
is started up while the power cable is still connected to the
electric power source, the unit will continue to operate in
electric standby mode. It is not possible to start the engine
driven compressor until the power cable is disconnected from
the unit.

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The standby module is used only with Model 20 and 50 units.
It is designed to be mounted on the roof between the
refrigeration module and the condenser. It contains the electric
motor, standby compressor, and AC components.
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The control circuits operate on 12V supplied by the vehicle
batteries for engine operation. On standby operation, the power
is rectified from an AC transformer.
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The Electronic Control System is composed of an Electronic
Control Module (located control box inside the refrigeration
module) and the In-Cab Control Box. This In-Cab Control Box
allows the truck driver to operate the Thermo King
refrigeration unit.
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The standby module is used only with Model 20 and 50 units.
It is designed to be mounted on the roof between the
refrigeration module and the condenser. It contains the electric
motor, standby compressor, and AC components.
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The control circuits operate on 12V supplied by the vehicle
batteries for engine operation. On standby operation, the power
is rectified from an AC transformer.
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The Electronic Control System is composed of an Electronic
Control Module (located control box inside the refrigeration
module) and the In-Cab Control Box. This In-Cab Control Box
allows the truck driver to operate the Thermo King
refrigeration unit.
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• Total Hourmeter
• Vehicle Compressor Hourmeter
• Electric Standby Compressor Hourmeter
• Low Battery Voltage Alarm
• Buzzer
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• Maintenance Warning
Refer to the Direct Smart Reefer Microprocessor Control • Return Air Temperature Sensor
System Diagnostic Manual TK 52573 for complete service
information about the Electronic Control System and the • Setpoint Temperature Reading
related components. • Electric Power Warning
The Electronic Control System has the following $XWR6WDUWShould the unit stop due to a failure in the power
characteristics: supply, whether during on-the-road or electric standby
• Auto Start operation, it will start up again as soon as the power supply is
re-established.
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• Low Battery Voltage Alarm
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Refer to the Direct Smart Reefer Microprocessor Control • Return Air Temperature Sensor
System Diagnostic Manual TK 52573 for complete service
information about the Electronic Control System and the • Setpoint Temperature Reading
related components. • Electric Power Warning
The Electronic Control System has the following $XWR6WDUWShould the unit stop due to a failure in the power
characteristics: supply, whether during on-the-road or electric standby
• Auto Start operation, it will start up again as soon as the power supply is
re-established.
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• Active Display seconds after an Auto Start.
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$FWLYH'LVSOD\The In-Cab Control Box display is always
active and backlit except when the unit is disconnected (no
power) or when the unit is connected but has been manually
switched off from the In-Cab Control Box (when there is no
active alarm).
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except when the unit is disconnected (no power) or when the
unit is connected but has been manually switched off from the
In-Cab Control Box (when there is no active alarm). The
On/Off key is always lit except when the unit is disconnected
(no power), and thus indicates the presence of power in the
unit.
7RWDO+RXUPHWHUTotal number of hours the unit is in
operation.
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unit has been operating on-the-road.
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hours the unit has been operating in electric standby.
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battery voltage falls below 10.5 Vdc in 12 Vdc systems or
below 21 Vdc in 24 Vdc systems.

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active and backlit except when the unit is disconnected (no
power) or when the unit is connected but has been manually
switched off from the In-Cab Control Box (when there is no
active alarm).
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except when the unit is disconnected (no power) or when the
unit is connected but has been manually switched off from the
In-Cab Control Box (when there is no active alarm). The
On/Off key is always lit except when the unit is disconnected
(no power), and thus indicates the presence of power in the
unit.
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operation.
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unit has been operating on-the-road.
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hours the unit has been operating in electric standby.
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battery voltage falls below 10.5 Vdc in 12 Vdc systems or
below 21 Vdc in 24 Vdc systems.

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electric power supply are connected at the same time. It is also
energized if the doors are opened while the refrigeration unit is
running.
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also be operated by the Electronic Control System without the
In-Cab Control Box, under conditions selected by the In-Cab
Control Box before it is disconnected.
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between manual or automatic defrost.
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carry out maintenance on the unit.
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the temperature in the load compartment.
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temperature reading.
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connected to an electric power supply.
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electric power supply are connected at the same time. It is also
energized if the doors are opened while the refrigeration unit is
running.
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also be operated by the Electronic Control System without the
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Control Box before it is disconnected.
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between manual or automatic defrost.
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carry out maintenance on the unit.
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temperature reading.
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connected to an electric power supply.
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separates compressor oil from refrigerant vapor and returns the
oil to the compressor through the suction line. The oil separator
helps provide positive oil return at high compressor speeds and
low operating temperatures. This feature enhances compressor
lubrication and extends compressor life.
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• V-520 RT 10, V-520 RT 20, V-520 RT 30, and V-520 RT
50 units use R-134a refrigerant.
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low operating temperatures. This feature enhances compressor
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drain tube blockage caused by ice accumulation inside the
evaporator. Two harnesses are located inside the drain tube.
These resistive wires melt the ice while the unit is in Defrost
mode.
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When the unit is connected to an electric power source, the
battery disconnect relay and the standby relay are energized
and provide rectified power from the transformer to the
electronic control system.
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system controls the operation of the unit by energizing and
de-energizing the compressor contactor and standby
compressor clutch.
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defrost by energizing the compressor contactor and standby
compressor clutch.

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evaporator. Two harnesses are located inside the drain tube.
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mode.
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battery disconnect relay and the standby relay are energized
and provide rectified power from the transformer to the
electronic control system.
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system controls the operation of the unit by energizing and
de-energizing the compressor contactor and standby
compressor clutch.
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defrost by energizing the compressor contactor and standby
compressor clutch.

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de-energizing the compressor contactor and standby Switch is a pressure sensitive switch located in the suction
compressor clutch. tube assembly in the refrigeration module. If the suction
pressure falls below 5 to 11 in. Hg vacuum (-17 to -34
kPa), the switch opens the LPCO/CH circuit. This signals
3URWHFWLRQ)HDWXUHV the ECM to open the circuit to the compressor clutch to
• High Pressure Transducer - The high pressure transducer stop unit operation.
is a pressure sensitive device. It is located in the discharge
line near the oil separator outlet.
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If the discharge pressure rises above a certain pressure, the
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) contains the system’s
ECM opens the circuit to the compressor clutch to stop
fuses. See Figure 9 on the following pages.
unit operation.
For units with R-134a, the ECM opens the compressor
clutch circuit at 300 psig (2068 kPa) and shuts down the
unit. The ECM closes compressor clutch circuit when the
pressure drops to 200 psig (1379 kPa).
For units with R-404A, the ECM opens the compressor
clutch circuit at 450 psig (3103 kPa) and shuts down the
unit. The ECM closes compressor clutch circuit when the
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de-energizing the compressor contactor and standby Switch is a pressure sensitive switch located in the suction
compressor clutch. tube assembly in the refrigeration module. If the suction
pressure falls below 5 to 11 in. Hg vacuum (-17 to -34
kPa), the switch opens the LPCO/CH circuit. This signals
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is a pressure sensitive device. It is located in the discharge
line near the oil separator outlet.
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The Electronic Control Module (ECM) contains the system’s
ECM opens the circuit to the compressor clutch to stop
fuses. See Figure 9 on the following pages.
unit operation.
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clutch circuit at 300 psig (2068 kPa) and shuts down the
unit. The ECM closes compressor clutch circuit when the
pressure drops to 200 psig (1379 kPa).
For units with R-404A, the ECM opens the compressor
clutch circuit at 450 psig (3103 kPa) and shuts down the
unit. The ECM closes compressor clutch circuit when the
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Circuit to PCB1 7.5 amps) Condenser Fan Motor (CFM1
and CFM2)
F2. Fuse 2 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps) Condenser F7. Fuse 7 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps)
Fan Motor (CFM1) Condenser Fan Motor (CFM2)
F3. Fuse 3 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps) Evaporator F8. Fuse 8 Not Used
Fan Motor (EFM1)
F4. Fuse 4 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps) Evaporator F9. Fuse 9 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps)
Fan Motor (EFM2) Evaporator Fan Motor (EFM3)
F5. Fuse 5 (12Vdc: 20 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps) F10. Fuse 10 Not Used
Compressor Clutch 1 (CCL1), Liquid Injection Switch
F11. Fuse 11 (12Vdc: 10 amps,
(LIS), Liquid Injection Valve (LIV), Hot Gas Defrost
24Vdc: 7.5 amps) Defrost Drain Heaters
Solenoid (PS1), Hot Gas Heat Relay (HG), Condenser
Blocking Solenoid (PS5), Compressor Contactor (CC),
Compressor Clutch 2 (CCL2)

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Circuit to PCB1 7.5 amps) Condenser Fan Motor (CFM1
and CFM2)
F2. Fuse 2 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps) Condenser F7. Fuse 7 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps)
Fan Motor (CFM1) Condenser Fan Motor (CFM2)
F3. Fuse 3 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps) Evaporator F8. Fuse 8 Not Used
Fan Motor (EFM1)
F4. Fuse 4 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps) Evaporator F9. Fuse 9 (12Vdc: 15 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps)
Fan Motor (EFM2) Evaporator Fan Motor (EFM3)
F5. Fuse 5 (12Vdc: 20 amps, 24Vdc: 10 amps) F10. Fuse 10 Not Used
Compressor Clutch 1 (CCL1), Liquid Injection Switch
F11. Fuse 11 (12Vdc: 10 amps,
(LIS), Liquid Injection Valve (LIV), Hot Gas Defrost
24Vdc: 7.5 amps) Defrost Drain Heaters
Solenoid (PS1), Hot Gas Heat Relay (HG), Condenser
Blocking Solenoid (PS5), Compressor Contactor (CC),
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temperature.
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required, to maintain the load compartment temperature at the
setpoint temperature.
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temperature
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If power is shut off, the unit comes back in Null mode when the
unit is restarted. There is a momentary delay at auto start-up )LJXUH 7KHUPRVWDW$OJRULWKP
for circuit protection.
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coming out of Null when the unit is restarted after being
turned off. This does not happen if the unit went into Null
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because it reached setpoint. In a “bump start” the compressor
is turned on for about one second and then goes off for about When cooling is required (when there is a requirement to lower
four seconds. the evaporator return air temperature in the load compartment),
the controller energizes the compressor clutch (and compressor
contactor in model 20 units) and evaporator fans. The
controller monitors the discharge pressure through the high



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required, to maintain the load compartment temperature at the
setpoint temperature.
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temperature
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for circuit protection.
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coming out of Null when the unit is restarted after being
turned off. This does not happen if the unit went into Null
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because it reached setpoint. In a “bump start” the compressor
is turned on for about one second and then goes off for about When cooling is required (when there is a requirement to lower
four seconds. the evaporator return air temperature in the load compartment),
the controller energizes the compressor clutch (and compressor
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controller monitors the discharge pressure through the high


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pressure transducer (THPCO). The condenser fans are
energized if necessary and turn on and off as determined by the
controller.
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is reached. The unit then enters Null mode. When the
temperature rises to a pre-determined number of degrees, the
unit restarts in Cool mode.
V-520 RT units have a triple-cooling capacity (TCC) feature.
The controller monitors the discharge pressure through the
high pressure transducer (THPCO) and controls the speed of
condenser fans by opening and closing relays:
• When discharge pressure is less than 180 psig (1241 kPa),
condenser fans receive no voltage and are in Null state.
• When the HP pressure is between 180 psig (1241 kPa) and
300 psig (2068 kPa), condenser fans operate at low speed.
• When the HP pressure is greater than 300 psig (2068 kPa),
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pressure transducer (THPCO). The condenser fans are
energized if necessary and turn on and off as determined by the
controller.
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is reached. The unit then enters Null mode. When the
temperature rises to a pre-determined number of degrees, the
unit restarts in Cool mode.
V-520 RT units have a triple-cooling capacity (TCC) feature.
The controller monitors the discharge pressure through the
high pressure transducer (THPCO) and controls the speed of
condenser fans by opening and closing relays:
• When discharge pressure is less than 180 psig (1241 kPa),
condenser fans receive no voltage and are in Null state.
• When the HP pressure is between 180 psig (1241 kPa) and
300 psig (2068 kPa), condenser fans operate at low speed.
• When the HP pressure is greater than 300 psig (2068 kPa),
condenser fans operate at high speed.

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The unit operates in Null mode when the setpoint temperature
is reached and cooling (or heating) is not required. All outputs
are de-energized. If the temperature rises a pre-determined
number of degrees, the unit restarts in Cool mode. If the
temperature falls a pre-determined number of degrees, and a
heat option is present, the unit restarts in Heat mode.
In addition, the evaporator fans might operate during Null
mode.
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When the temperature falls a pre-determined number of
degrees below the setpoint temperature, the controller prepares
the unit for the Heat mode by placing the unit in the Null mode
for 10 seconds, and then placing the unit in the Purge mode for
45 seconds before shifting to the Heat mode. In the Purge mode
the compressor clutch is energized but the evaporator fans are
not. This moves the refrigerant from the condenser to the low
side to increase the heating capacity.
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The unit operates in Null mode when the setpoint temperature
is reached and cooling (or heating) is not required. All outputs
are de-energized. If the temperature rises a pre-determined
number of degrees, the unit restarts in Cool mode. If the
temperature falls a pre-determined number of degrees, and a
heat option is present, the unit restarts in Heat mode.
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mode.
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When the temperature falls a pre-determined number of
degrees below the setpoint temperature, the controller prepares
the unit for the Heat mode by placing the unit in the Null mode
for 10 seconds, and then placing the unit in the Purge mode for
45 seconds before shifting to the Heat mode. In the Purge mode
the compressor clutch is energized but the evaporator fans are
not. This moves the refrigerant from the condenser to the low
side to increase the heating capacity.
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NOTE: The unit will not go into the Purge mode when
coming out of the Null mode because it reached setpoint. The
unit will only go into the Purge mode when first going into
the Heat mode because the unit is powering up or when going
directly from the Cool mode to the Heat mode.
• If the temperature falls a pre-determined number of
degrees, the unit will go into Purge mode for 45 seconds
and then go into Heat mode.
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degrees, the unit will go into Cool mode.

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pre-determined number of degrees below the setpoint
temperature. Before going into the Heat mode, the controller
places the unit the Null mode for 10 seconds and then the
Purge mode for 45 seconds before shifting to the Heat mode.
NOTE: The unit only uses the Purge mode before the Heat
mode the first time the unit goes into Heat. After that the
Purge mode is not used before the Heat mode unless the unit
is powering up or when going directly from the Cool mode to
the Heat mode.
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NOTE: The unit will not go into the Purge mode when
coming out of the Null mode because it reached setpoint. The
unit will only go into the Purge mode when first going into
the Heat mode because the unit is powering up or when going
directly from the Cool mode to the Heat mode.
• If the temperature falls a pre-determined number of
degrees, the unit will go into Purge mode for 45 seconds
and then go into Heat mode.
• If the temperature rises a pre-determined number of
degrees, the unit will go into Cool mode.

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pre-determined number of degrees below the setpoint
temperature. Before going into the Heat mode, the controller
places the unit the Null mode for 10 seconds and then the
Purge mode for 45 seconds before shifting to the Heat mode.
NOTE: The unit only uses the Purge mode before the Heat
mode the first time the unit goes into Heat. After that the
Purge mode is not used before the Heat mode unless the unit
is powering up or when going directly from the Cool mode to
the Heat mode.
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Defrost can be initiated any time the evaporator coil
temperature is below 36 F (2.2 C). Defrost is initiated
automatically by the defrost timer, or manually using the
In-Cab Control Box.
Defrost will continue until the evaporator coil temperature
rises 48 F (8.9 C) which will end the defrost cycle. Defrost
cycle can be also terminated by pressing the On/Off Key to
turn the unit off, and then pressing it again to turn the unit back
on.

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temperature is below 36 F (2.2 C). Defrost is initiated
automatically by the defrost timer, or manually using the
In-Cab Control Box.
Defrost will continue until the evaporator coil temperature
rises 48 F (8.9 C) which will end the defrost cycle. Defrost
cycle can be also terminated by pressing the On/Off Key to
turn the unit off, and then pressing it again to turn the unit back
on.

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4. Battery Disconnect Relay (K5) 12. Suction Service Port
5. Control Box 13. Low Pressure Cutout Switch (LPCO)
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4. Battery Disconnect Relay (K5) 12. Suction Service Port
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,QWURGXFWLRQ 'HIURVWAfter a scheduled period of time in cool mode,
between 1 and 8 hours, the unit runs in this fourth mode of
In truck-driven units, temperature control is based on two operation to eliminate ice that has accumulated in the
values: The setting (Setpoint) of the electronic thermostat and evaporator coil. Defrost can be initiated automatically or
the evaporator return air temperature. The difference between manually.
these two temperatures will determine the mode of operation:
cool, heat, or null. Decrease in
Temperature
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&RROWhen the temperature in the load compartment is
X C/F above the setpoint
higher than the setpoint, the unit runs in cool mode to reduce
the evaporator return temperature.
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temperature in the load compartment is lower than the setpoint,
the unit changes to heat mode to raise the evaporator return X C/F below the setpoint
temperature. Increase in
temperature
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while the temperature remains between X F/C above or below )LJXUH 7KHUPRVWDW$OJRULWKP
the setpoint, there is no demand for transfer of heat or cold, and
the unit runs in null mode.



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values: The setting (Setpoint) of the electronic thermostat and evaporator coil. Defrost can be initiated automatically or
the evaporator return air temperature. The difference between manually.
these two temperatures will determine the mode of operation:
cool, heat, or null. Decrease in
Temperature
COOL
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X C/F above the setpoint
higher than the setpoint, the unit runs in cool mode to reduce
the evaporator return temperature.
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temperature in the load compartment is lower than the setpoint,
the unit changes to heat mode to raise the evaporator return X C/F below the setpoint
temperature. Increase in
temperature
HEAT
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while the temperature remains between X F/C above or below )LJXUH 7KHUPRVWDW$OJRULWKP
the setpoint, there is no demand for transfer of heat or cold, and
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Factory setting for X is 5 F (3 C). During unit installation, this

value can be adjusted between 2 and 9 F (1 and 5 C) in 1. Display It is always active and backlit except
increments of 1 F/C. when the unit is disconnected (no
power) or when the unit is connected
Units with R-134a refrigerant: Temperatures can be controlled but has been manually switched off
from -8 F to +71 F (-22 C to +22 C). from the In-Cab Control Box. It
Units with R-404A refrigerant: Temperatures can be controlled normally displays the return air
from -26 F to +71 F (-32 C to +22 C). temperature.
2. On/Off This key is used to start/stop the unit.
8QLW&RQWUROV Key It is always lit except when the unit is
disconnected (no power), and thus
WARNING: Never operate the unit unless you completely
acts as an indicator of the presence of
understand the controls; otherwise serious injury may occur.
power in the unit.
3. Select Selects prompt screens and
Key information screens.
4. Up Key Is used to increase the setpoint
temperature.
5. Down Key Is used to reduce the setpoint
temperature.
6. Enter Key Is used to enter a new command such
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value can be adjusted between 2 and 9 F (1 and 5 C) in 1. Display It is always active and backlit except
increments of 1 F/C. when the unit is disconnected (no
power) or when the unit is connected
Units with R-134a refrigerant: Temperatures can be controlled but has been manually switched off
from -8 F to +71 F (-22 C to +22 C). from the In-Cab Control Box. It
Units with R-404A refrigerant: Temperatures can be controlled normally displays the return air
from -26 F to +71 F (-32 C to +22 C). temperature.
2. On/Off This key is used to start/stop the unit.
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disconnected (no power), and thus
WARNING: Never operate the unit unless you completely
acts as an indicator of the presence of
understand the controls; otherwise serious injury may occur.
power in the unit.
3. Select Selects prompt screens and
Key information screens.
4. Up Key Is used to increase the setpoint
temperature.
5. Down Key Is used to reduce the setpoint
temperature.
6. Enter Key Is used to enter a new command such
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7. Buzzer It is energized when the vehicle 13. Defrost Indicates the unit is in Defrost Mode.
battery and the electric power supply Symbol
are connected simultaneously. It is
14. Electrical Indicates that the unit is in Electric
also energized if the doors are
Symbol Standby.
opened while the refrigeration unit is
running.
8. Cool (Thermometer with an arrow pointing 6WDUWLQJWKH8QLW
Symbol downward). The unit is cooling.
9. Heat (Thermometer with an arrow pointing (QJLQH2SHUDWLRQ
Symbol upward). The unit is heating. 1. Start the truck engine.
10. C/ F Indicates whether the on-screen 2. Press the On/Off Key located in the In-Cab Control Box.
Symbol temperature reading is in degrees The In-Cab Control Box display will be activated.
Celsius (C) or degrees Fahrenheit 3. Check the setpoint, and adjust if necessary.
(F).
11. Alarm Indicates that there is an alarm in the (OHFWULF6WDQGE\2SHUDWLRQ
Symbol system.
1. Connect the external power supply to the electric power
12. Warns of the need to carry out receptacle. Ensure that the power supply is of the correct
Maintenance maintenance to the unit. voltage and phase for the unit.
Symbol



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7. Buzzer It is energized when the vehicle 13. Defrost Indicates the unit is in Defrost Mode.
battery and the electric power supply Symbol
are connected simultaneously. It is
14. Electrical Indicates that the unit is in Electric
also energized if the doors are
Symbol Standby.
opened while the refrigeration unit is
running.
8. Cool (Thermometer with an arrow pointing 6WDUWLQJWKH8QLW
Symbol downward). The unit is cooling.
9. Heat (Thermometer with an arrow pointing (QJLQH2SHUDWLRQ
Symbol upward). The unit is heating. 1. Start the truck engine.
10. C/ F Indicates whether the on-screen 2. Press the On/Off Key located in the In-Cab Control Box.
Symbol temperature reading is in degrees The In-Cab Control Box display will be activated.
Celsius (C) or degrees Fahrenheit 3. Check the setpoint, and adjust if necessary.
(F).
11. Alarm Indicates that there is an alarm in the (OHFWULF6WDQGE\2SHUDWLRQ
Symbol system.
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12. Warns of the need to carry out receptacle. Ensure that the power supply is of the correct
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2. Press the On/Off Key located in the In-Cab Control Box. 6WDQGDUG'LVSOD\
The In-Cab Control Box display will be activated. The
electric symbol will appear on the screen. This is the display that appears when the On/Off key is pressed
and the unit started. It normally displays the return air
3. Check the setpoint, and adjust if necessary. temperature and the current operating mode with the
NOTE: The operating mode, whether engine driven or appropriate symbol.
electric standby, is selected automatically. When the unit is Should there be an alarm, the Alarm symbol will also appear
connected to an electric power source, engine driven on screen.
operation is automatically blocked. If the truck engine is
started up while the power cable is still connected to the
electric power source, the unit will continue to operate in
electric standby mode.

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cool mode.



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2. Press the On/Off Key located in the In-Cab Control Box. 6WDQGDUG'LVSOD\
The In-Cab Control Box display will be activated. The
electric symbol will appear on the screen. This is the display that appears when the On/Off key is pressed
and the unit started. It normally displays the return air
3. Check the setpoint, and adjust if necessary. temperature and the current operating mode with the
NOTE: The operating mode, whether engine driven or appropriate symbol.
electric standby, is selected automatically. When the unit is Should there be an alarm, the Alarm symbol will also appear
connected to an electric power source, engine driven on screen.
operation is automatically blocked. If the truck engine is
started up while the power cable is still connected to the
electric power source, the unit will continue to operate in
electric standby mode.

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cool mode.


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1. Press and release the Select key twice, and the current
Setpoint Temperature and the letters SP will appear on
screen.
2. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to select the desired
Setpoint Temperature. Each time either of these buttons is
pressed and released, the Setpoint Temperature will
change 1 degree.
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Setpoint Temperature and the letters SP will appear on
screen.
2. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to select the desired
Setpoint Temperature. Each time either of these buttons is
pressed and released, the Setpoint Temperature will
change 1 degree.
3. Press and release the Select key, and the Standard Display
will reappear on screen.
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seconds to select the new Setpoint Temperature, the unit will
continue to run at the original Setpoint Temperature.
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the unit is not already in a defrost cycle. When the unit is in a
defrost cycle the defrost symbol appears on screen.
1. Press and release the Select key once, and the letters dEF
will appear (flashing) on screen along with the present
defrost condition OFF.

3. Press and release the Select key, and the Standard Display
will reappear on screen.
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seconds to select the new Setpoint Temperature, the unit will
continue to run at the original Setpoint Temperature.
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will appear (flashing) on screen along with the present
defrost condition OFF.

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must be pressed to start up again.
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code on screen. If there is more than one active alarm, all the
alarm codes on the unit can be viewed in sequence by pressing
and releasing the SELECT key.
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and the unit starts up automatically once the alarm condition
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alarm code - appear, --- will appear on screen together with the
alarm symbol, instead of the return air temperature reading.

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code on screen. If there is more than one active alarm, all the
alarm codes on the unit can be viewed in sequence by pressing
and releasing the SELECT key.
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code on screen. If there is more than one active alarm, all the
alarm codes on the unit can be viewed in sequence by pressing
and releasing the Select key.

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excessively high pressure in the refrigerant circuit. If the problem persists when the unit is
restarted, contact your Service Dealer.
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excessively low pressure in the refrigerant circuit. If the problem persists when the unit is
restarted, contact your Service Dealer.
PSE High Pressure Sensor Failure. The high pressure sensor has become faulty or disconnected.
Contact your Service Dealer.
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excessively high pressure in the refrigerant circuit. If the problem persists when the unit is
restarted, contact your Service Dealer.
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excessively low pressure in the refrigerant circuit. If the problem persists when the unit is
restarted, contact your Service Dealer.
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Contact your Service Dealer.
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Contact your Service Dealer.
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The alarm condition in the unit must first be corrected. After 2. Manual Defrost
clearing the alarm condition, press and release the Select key to 3. Temperature Setpoint
remove existing Alarm codes. The standard display will appear
once the Alarm codes have been cleared.
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The alarm condition in the unit must first be corrected. After 2. Manual Defrost
clearing the alarm condition, press and release the Select key to 3. Temperature Setpoint
remove existing Alarm codes. The standard display will appear
once the Alarm codes have been cleared.
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2. tH: The total amount of time the unit has been switched on
protecting the load.
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below the compartment temperature to check thermostat
operation (see Figure 17 on page 37).
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temperature, run the unit for half-an-hour to one hour (or
longer if possible) before loading the truck. Pre-cooling
eliminates residual heat and acts as a good test of the
refrigeration system.
'HIURVWWhen the unit has finished pre-cooling the truck
interior - the evaporator temperature should have dropped
below 36 F (2.2 C) - initiate a defrost cycle with the In-Cab
Control Box. The defrost cycle should stop automatically.
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2. tH: The total amount of time the unit has been switched on
protecting the load.
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temperature, run the unit for half-an-hour to one hour (or
longer if possible) before loading the truck. Pre-cooling
eliminates residual heat and acts as a good test of the
refrigeration system.
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interior - the evaporator temperature should have dropped
below 36 F (2.2 C) - initiate a defrost cycle with the In-Cab
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1. To minimize frost accumulation in the evaporator coil and
a heat increase inside the load compartment, ensure that
the unit is OFF before opening the doors. (The unit may
continue to run when the truck is being loaded in a
warehouse with the doors closed.)
2. Carefully check and record the load temperature when
loading the truck. Note whether any products are out of
temperature range.
3. Load the product in such a way that there is sufficient
space for the air to circulate throughout the load. DO NOT
block the evaporator inlet or outlet.
4. Product should be pre-cooled before loading. Thermo
King units are designed to maintain the load at the
temperature at which it is loaded. Transport refrigeration
units are not designed to reduce the load temperature.
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a heat increase inside the load compartment, ensure that
the unit is OFF before opening the doors. (The unit may
continue to run when the truck is being loaded in a
warehouse with the doors closed.)
2. Carefully check and record the load temperature when
loading the truck. Note whether any products are out of
temperature range.
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space for the air to circulate throughout the load. DO NOT
block the evaporator inlet or outlet.
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3. Start the unit.
4. Half an hour after loading the truck, defrost the unit for a
moment by pressing the Manual Defrost switch. If the coil
temperature drops to below 36 F (2.2 C), the unit will
defrost. The defrost cycle should stop automatically.
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fittings to be sure that they are open so condensate can run
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to be sure that is not plugged or crushed.
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charge level.

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before loading the truck. While the weekly inspection in not a :HHNO\3RVW7ULS&KHFNV
substitute for regularly scheduled maintenance inspections, it is
1. Wash the unit.
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designed to head off operating problems before they happen. 2. Check for leaks.
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lines. 4. Check for physical damage to unit.
2. BELTS. Inspect for cracks, wear and proper belt tension.
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charge level.

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before loading the truck. While the weekly inspection in not a :HHNO\3RVW7ULS&KHFNV
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lines. 4. Check for physical damage to unit.
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This glossary is published for informational purposes only and ER[WHPSHUDWXUHThe temperature within a
the information being furnished herein should not be temperature-controlled compartment.
considered as all-inclusive or meant to cover all contingencies.
NOTE: Additional terms not found in the glossary may be
located in the index section of this manual.
DFFXPXODWRUA device located in the suction line to collect
liquid refrigerant and meter it safety back to the compressor as
gas.
DPELHQWDLUWHPSHUDWXUHTemperature of the air
surrounding an object.
DPSAbbreviation for ampere. The basic measuring unit of
electrical current.
EDUA metric unit of pressure. 1 bar = 100 kPa = 14.5 psi.
%DWWHU\6HQWU\Part of the CYCLE-SENTRY™ system. The
Battery Sentry module monitors alternator charge rate and will
keep the unit running until the battery is adequately charged.
*ORVVDU\
This glossary is published for informational purposes only and
the information being furnished herein should not be
considered as all-inclusive or meant to cover all contingencies.
%WXEULWLVKWKHUPDOXQLWThe quantity of heat required to
raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree
Fahrenheit. 1 Btu = 252 calories.
EXONKHDG1) return air bulkhead. A metal or plastic “wall”
placed at the front of the box to prevent loading of product
tightly against the Thermo King unit. (Loading too close to the
unit restricts air flow and system efficiency.) 2) bulkhead
divider. A thick, insulated “wall” used to separate
compartments of a multi-temperature truck or trailer.
FDORULHThe amount of heat required to raise temperature of
one gram of water one degree Celsius. 1 calorie = 0.004 Btu.
&HOVLXVThe metric unit of temperature measurement. The
preferred alternate to the term centigrade. Abbreviated “C.”
FHQWLJUDGHSee Celsius.
61
ER[WHPSHUDWXUHThe temperature within a
temperature-controlled compartment.
NOTE: Additional terms not found in the glossary may be
located in the index section of this manual.
DFFXPXODWRUA device located in the suction line to collect
liquid refrigerant and meter it safety back to the compressor as
gas.
DPELHQWDLUWHPSHUDWXUHTemperature of the air
surrounding an object.
DPSAbbreviation for ampere. The basic measuring unit of
electrical current.
EDUA metric unit of pressure. 1 bar = 100 kPa = 14.5 psi.
%DWWHU\6HQWU\Part of the CYCLE-SENTRY™ system. The
Battery Sentry module monitors alternator charge rate and will
keep the unit running until the battery is adequately charged.
%WXEULWLVKWKHUPDOXQLWThe quantity of heat required to
raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree
Fahrenheit. 1 Btu = 252 calories.
EXONKHDG1) return air bulkhead. A metal or plastic “wall”
placed at the front of the box to prevent loading of product
tightly against the Thermo King unit. (Loading too close to the
unit restricts air flow and system efficiency.) 2) bulkhead
divider. A thick, insulated “wall” used to separate
compartments of a multi-temperature truck or trailer.
FDORULHThe amount of heat required to raise temperature of
one gram of water one degree Celsius. 1 calorie = 0.004 Btu.
&HOVLXVThe metric unit of temperature measurement. The
preferred alternate to the term centigrade. Abbreviated “C.”
FHQWLJUDGHSee Celsius.
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&)&Chlorofluorocarbon. A chlorine-based refrigerant
consisting of chlorine, fluorine and carbon. Example: R12. In
many countries it is illegal to release this type of refrigerant to
the atmosphere because chlorine damages the earth’s
atmosphere. CFC refrigerants are not used in modern Thermo
King units.
FLUFXLWEUHDNHUA thermal device that automatically
interrupts an electrical circuit when the current in the circuit
exceeds the predetermined amperage rating of the breaker. See
amp.
FRLOA cooling or heating element made of pipe or tube,
formed into a helical or serpentine shape, that may be equipped
with thin metal fins to aid heat transfer.
FROGFXUWDLQVFlexible vinyl curtains used to reduce air
exchange between the refrigerated compartment and the
outside during door openings.
FRPSRXQGJDXJHA gauge calibrated in psig (or kPa) to
measure pressure, and in inches of mercury (Kg/cm2) to
measure vacuum.
FRPSUHVVRUThe refrigeration component that compresses
refrigerant vapor and creates refrigerant flow.

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&)&Chlorofluorocarbon. A chlorine-based refrigerant
consisting of chlorine, fluorine and carbon. Example: R12. In
many countries it is illegal to release this type of refrigerant to
the atmosphere because chlorine damages the earth’s
atmosphere. CFC refrigerants are not used in modern Thermo
King units.
FLUFXLWEUHDNHUA thermal device that automatically
interrupts an electrical circuit when the current in the circuit
exceeds the predetermined amperage rating of the breaker. See
amp.
FRLOA cooling or heating element made of pipe or tube,
formed into a helical or serpentine shape, that may be equipped
with thin metal fins to aid heat transfer.
FROGFXUWDLQVFlexible vinyl curtains used to reduce air
exchange between the refrigerated compartment and the
outside during door openings.
FRPSRXQGJDXJHA gauge calibrated in psig (or kPa) to
measure pressure, and in inches of mercury (Kg/cm2) to
measure vacuum.
FRPSUHVVRUThe refrigeration component that compresses
refrigerant vapor and creates refrigerant flow.

FRQGHQVHUAn arrangement of tubing in which the
vaporized and compressed refrigerant is liquefied as heat is
removed.
F\FOHVSHUVHFRQGSee Hertz.
GDPSHUGRRUA door on the evaporator section that closes
during defrost to prevent hot air from entering the refrigerated
cargo compartment.
GDWDORJJHUAn electronic device that monitors and stores
unit operating and temperature data for later review. Examples:
DMS, DAS, DRS and AccuTrac.
'(Dual Evaporator. A multi-temp host unit with two
evaporators capable of refrigerating two separate, longitudinal
compartments.
GHIURVWThe removal of accumulated ice from an evaporator
coil. Periodic defrost is necessary when the evaporator coil is
operating below freezing. Defrost is required more frequently
when the air passing through the evaporator has a high
moisture content.
GHIURVWWHUPLQDWLRQVZLWFKA component that terminates
defrost operation at a specific temperature.
FRQGHQVHUAn arrangement of tubing in which the
vaporized and compressed refrigerant is liquefied as heat is
removed.
F\FOHVSHUVHFRQGSee Hertz.
GDPSHUGRRUA door on the evaporator section that closes
during defrost to prevent hot air from entering the refrigerated
cargo compartment.
GDWDORJJHUAn electronic device that monitors and stores
unit operating and temperature data for later review. Examples:
DMS, DAS, DRS and AccuTrac.
'(Dual Evaporator. A multi-temp host unit with two
evaporators capable of refrigerating two separate, longitudinal
compartments.
GHIURVWThe removal of accumulated ice from an evaporator
coil. Periodic defrost is necessary when the evaporator coil is
operating below freezing. Defrost is required more frequently
when the air passing through the evaporator has a high
moisture content.
GHIURVWWHUPLQDWLRQVZLWFKA component that terminates
defrost operation at a specific temperature.
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GHIURVWWLPHUA solid state module that initiates defrost at
selected intervals. Also establishes a maximum defrost
duration if normal circuits malfunction.
GHK\GUDWRUA device used to remove moisture from
refrigerant. Also called a drier.
GLVFKDUJHDLUWHPSHUDWXUHThe temperature of air leaving
the evaporator.
GULHUSee dehydrator.
(&7A ceiling-mounted Thermo King remote evaporator. See
EW and TLE.
(5&Extended Remote Unit Control. (Door switches) An
option on Thermo King multi-temperature units to improve
temperature control when doors are opened during delivery.
When a compartment door is opened, the refrigeration unit for
that compartment may be forced to NULL, defrost, or some
other mode. Opening a compartment door may also affect the
operating mode of other compartments. ERC systems are
connected in a variety of ways to meet customer needs.
HYDSRUDWRUThe part of the refrigeration system that absorbs
heat during the cooling cycle.
(:A wall-mounted Thermo King remote evaporator. See
ECT and TLE.
)See Fahrenheit.
)DKUHQKHLWA unit of temperature measurement used in the
United States. Abbreviated “F.”
IUHH]HXS1) Failure of a refrigeration system to operate
normally due to moisture in the refrigerant and the formation
of ice at the expansion valve. The expansion valve may be
frozen shut or open, causing improper unit operation in either
case. 2) The formation of a solid ice mass over the evaporator
coil reducing air flow.
IXVHAn electrical safety device (typically a cartridge)
inserted into an electrical 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.
(79(OHFWURQLF7KURWWOLQJ9DOYHA device used with a
microprocessor to precisely control the refrigeration system.
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GHIURVWWLPHUA solid state module that initiates defrost at
selected intervals. Also establishes a maximum defrost
duration if normal circuits malfunction.
GHK\GUDWRUA device used to remove moisture from
refrigerant. Also called a drier.
GLVFKDUJHDLUWHPSHUDWXUHThe temperature of air leaving
the evaporator.
GULHUSee dehydrator.
(&7A ceiling-mounted Thermo King remote evaporator. See
EW and TLE.
(5&Extended Remote Unit Control. (Door switches) An
option on Thermo King multi-temperature units to improve
temperature control when doors are opened during delivery.
When a compartment door is opened, the refrigeration unit for
that compartment may be forced to NULL, defrost, or some
other mode. Opening a compartment door may also affect the
operating mode of other compartments. ERC systems are
connected in a variety of ways to meet customer needs.

HYDSRUDWRUThe part of the refrigeration system that absorbs
heat during the cooling cycle.
(:A wall-mounted Thermo King remote evaporator. See
ECT and TLE.
)See Fahrenheit.
)DKUHQKHLWA unit of temperature measurement used in the
United States. Abbreviated “F.”
IUHH]HXS1) Failure of a refrigeration system to operate
normally due to moisture in the refrigerant and the formation
of ice at the expansion valve. The expansion valve may be
frozen shut or open, causing improper unit operation in either
case. 2) The formation of a solid ice mass over the evaporator
coil reducing air flow.
IXVHAn electrical safety device (typically a cartridge)
inserted into an electrical 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.
(79(OHFWURQLF7KURWWOLQJ9DOYHA device used with a
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IXVLEOHOLQNAn electrical safety device (typically a short KSKRUVHSRZHUA unit of power equivalent to 746 watts
piece of wire) inserted into an electrical circuit. The wire melts or 550 foot-pounds per second.
or breaks when the current is increased beyond a specific
value. When this occurs, the circuit is opened and electrical
current flow is stopped.
+&)&Hydrochlorofluorocarbon. A chlorine-based
refrigerant containing hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine and carbon.
Example: R22. Because chlorine damages the earth’s
atmosphere, in many countries, it is illegal to release this type
of refrigerant to the atmosphere. HCFC refrigerants are not
used in modern Thermo King units.
+HUW]A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
Abbreviated “Hz.”
+)&A refrigerant consisting of hydrogen, fluorine and
carbon. Examples: R134a and 404A. HFC refrigerants contain
+3&2+LJK3UHVVXUH&XW2XW6ZLWFKA
pressure-operated switch that opens to stop unit operation
when discharge pressure reaches a predetermined maximum.
LQYHUWLEOHA multi-temperature truck or trailer unit designed
to allow the placement of deep-frozen cargo in any
compartment. See Multi-Temp.
N3DKilopascals. A metric unit of pressure. 1 kPa = 0.01 bar =
0.145 psi.
ORDG1) The product being refrigerated and transported.
2) The amount of heat being removed by the refrigeration
system. (For example, a compressor is under a heavy heat load
when expected to cool a very warm box.)
no chlorine and are, therefore, considered “safe” for the
environment.
KLJKSUHVVXUHUHOLHIYDOYHA safety valve on the
refrigeration system that allows refrigerant to escape from the
system if pressure exceeds a predetermined value.

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pressure-operated switch that opens to stop unit operation
when suction pressure reaches a predetermined minimum.
PRGXODWLRQAn optional system that reduces load (product)
dehydration and avoids “top freeze.”

IXVLEOHOLQNAn electrical safety device (typically a short KSKRUVHSRZHUA unit of power equivalent to 746 watts
piece of wire) inserted into an electrical circuit. The wire melts or 550 foot-pounds per second.
or breaks when the current is increased beyond a specific
value. When this occurs, the circuit is opened and electrical
current flow is stopped.
+&)&Hydrochlorofluorocarbon. A chlorine-based
refrigerant containing hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine and carbon.
Example: R22. Because chlorine damages the earth’s
atmosphere, in many countries, it is illegal to release this type
of refrigerant to the atmosphere. HCFC refrigerants are not
used in modern Thermo King units.
+HUW]A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
Abbreviated “Hz.”
+)&A refrigerant consisting of hydrogen, fluorine and
carbon. Examples: R134a and 404A. HFC refrigerants contain
+3&2+LJK3UHVVXUH&XW2XW6ZLWFKA
pressure-operated switch that opens to stop unit operation
when discharge pressure reaches a predetermined maximum.
LQYHUWLEOHA multi-temperature truck or trailer unit designed
to allow the placement of deep-frozen cargo in any
compartment. See Multi-Temp.
N3DKilopascals. A metric unit of pressure. 1 kPa = 0.01 bar =
0.145 psi.
ORDG1) The product being refrigerated and transported.
2) The amount of heat being removed by the refrigeration
system. (For example, a compressor is under a heavy heat load
when expected to cool a very warm box.)
no chlorine and are, therefore, considered “safe” for the
environment.
KLJKSUHVVXUHUHOLHIYDOYHA safety valve on the
refrigeration system that allows refrigerant to escape from the
system if pressure exceeds a predetermined value.

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pressure-operated switch that opens to stop unit operation
when suction pressure reaches a predetermined minimum.
PRGXODWLRQAn optional system that reduces load (product)
dehydration and avoids “top freeze.”
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PRYDEOHEXONKHDGA thick, insulated, portable wall-like
device used to compartmentalize a temperature-controlled
truck or trailer. See bulkhead.
0XOWL7HPSA Thermo King truck or trailer unit capable of
maintaining different set-points in multiple compartments.
QRGLHVHOIXHOA grade of diesel fuel formulated to
prevent “jelling” in low ambient temperatures.
QRGLHVHOIXHOA grade of diesel fuel formulated for
moderate to warm ambient temperatures.
RKPAn electrical unit measuring the amount of resistance
(opposition to the current flow) in an electrical circuit.
SUHFRROLQJ1) To cool down an empty box
(temperature-controlled area) to the desired load temperature
prior to loading. 2) To cool cargo to a desired temperature
before loading.
SUHKHDWThe heating of diesel engine glow plugs prior to
start-up. Some engines use an intake manifold heater rather
than glow plugs.
SUHWULSLQVSHFWLRQChecking the operation of a
refrigeration system before loading.
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PRYDEOHEXONKHDGA thick, insulated, portable wall-like
device used to compartmentalize a temperature-controlled
truck or trailer. See bulkhead.
0XOWL7HPSA Thermo King truck or trailer unit capable of
maintaining different set-points in multiple compartments.
QRGLHVHOIXHOA grade of diesel fuel formulated to
prevent “jelling” in low ambient temperatures.
QRGLHVHOIXHOA grade of diesel fuel formulated for
moderate to warm ambient temperatures.
RKPAn electrical unit measuring the amount of resistance
(opposition to the current flow) in an electrical circuit.
SUHFRROLQJ1) To cool down an empty box
(temperature-controlled area) to the desired load temperature
prior to loading. 2) To cool cargo to a desired temperature
before loading.
SUHKHDWThe heating of diesel engine glow plugs prior to
start-up. Some engines use an intake manifold heater rather
than glow plugs.
SUHWULSLQVSHFWLRQChecking the operation of a
refrigeration system before loading.
SVLPounds per square inch. A unit of pressure.
1 psi = 0.069 bar = 6.89 kPa.
SVLJPounds per Square Inch Gauge. Pressure in pounds per
square inch as displayed by a gauge calibrated to zero when
open to the atmosphere.
UHFHLYHUWDQNA refrigerant storage device included in
nearly all Thermo King units.
UHIULJHUDQWThe medium of heat transfer in a refrigeration
system which absorbs heat by evaporating at a low temperature
and releases heat by condensing at a higher temperature.
UHIULJHUDQWRLOA special oil used to lubricate compressors in
refrigeration systems.
UHPRWHHYDSRUDWRUA separate evaporator unit located in a
second or third compartment of a multi-temperature truck or
trailer unit.
UHWXUQDLUEXONKHDGA structure (metal or plastic) mounted
in the front of a trailer and designed to prevent restriction of
return air flow to the Thermo King unit due to improper
loading. See bulkhead.

SVLPounds per square inch. A unit of pressure.
1 psi = 0.069 bar = 6.89 kPa.
SVLJPounds per Square Inch Gauge. Pressure in pounds per
square inch as displayed by a gauge calibrated to zero when
open to the atmosphere.
UHFHLYHUWDQNA refrigerant storage device included in
nearly all Thermo King units.
UHIULJHUDQWThe medium of heat transfer in a refrigeration
system which absorbs heat by evaporating at a low temperature
and releases heat by condensing at a higher temperature.
UHIULJHUDQWRLOA special oil used to lubricate compressors in
refrigeration systems.
UHPRWHHYDSRUDWRUA separate evaporator unit located in a
second or third compartment of a multi-temperature truck or
trailer unit.
UHWXUQDLUEXONKHDGA structure (metal or plastic) mounted
in the front of a trailer and designed to prevent restriction of
return air flow to the Thermo King unit due to improper
loading. See bulkhead.

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UHWXUQDLUWHPSHUDWXUHThe temperature of the air 9DFYROWVDOWHUQDWLQJFXUUHQWAn electric current that
returning to the evaporator. See box temperature. reverses direction at regularly recurring intervals.
USPRevolutions per minute. 9GFYROWVGLUHFWFXUUHQWAn electric current that flows in
one direction only and is constant in value.
VHWSRLQWThe temperature selected on a thermostat or
microprocessor controller. This is normally the desired box YROWVThe basic measuring unit of electrical potential.
temperature.
ZDWWThe basic measuring unit of electrical power.
VKRUWF\FOLQJWhen a refrigeration unit cycles between the
heat and cool modes more often than normal.
VLJKWJODVVA system component that permits visual
inspection of oil or refrigerant level and condition.
WKHUPRVWDWA device that controls unit modes of operation to
maintain a selected box temperature.
7/(Thin-line evaporator. A Thermo King remote evaporator
designed to be compact (thin) while supplying superior air
flow. See ECT and EW.
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damaged by freezing temperatures discharged from the
refrigeration unit. This may occur near the front of the box
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USPRevolutions per minute. 9GFYROWVGLUHFWFXUUHQWAn electric current that flows in
one direction only and is constant in value.
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microprocessor controller. This is normally the desired box YROWVThe basic measuring unit of electrical potential.
temperature.
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heat and cool modes more often than normal.
VLJKWJODVVA system component that permits visual
inspection of oil or refrigerant level and condition.
WKHUPRVWDWA device that controls unit modes of operation to
maintain a selected box temperature.
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designed to be compact (thin) while supplying superior air
flow. See ECT and EW.
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damaged by freezing temperatures discharged from the
refrigeration unit. This may occur near the front of the box
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 Operator’s Manual

V-520 RT,
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions
for customers globally. Its world class brands include Hussmann, a manufacturer of
refrigeration and food merchandising solutions, Thermo King, the leader in transport
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
V-520 RT MAX
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced TK 55032-18-OP (Rev. 1, 12/2011)
controls for commercial buildings and homes.

©2011 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.

Operator’s Manual

V-520 RT,
Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Solutions sector delivers energy-efficient HVACR solutions
for customers globally. Its world class brands include Hussmann, a manufacturer of
refrigeration and food merchandising solutions, Thermo King, the leader in transport
temperature control and Trane, a provider of energy efficient heating, ventilating and
V-520 RT MAX
air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced TK 55032-18-OP (Rev. 1, 12/2011)
controls for commercial buildings and homes.

©2011 Ingersoll-Rand Company

Printed in U.S.A.