Maintenance Manual

V-300 10/20
V-300 MAX 10/20
R-134a/R-404A

Thermo King Europe • Monivea Road • Mervue, Galway • Ireland

 The maintenance information in this section covers R-134a and R-404A unit models:
V-300 10 P/N 918260
V-300 20 P/N 918261
V-300 MAX 10 P/N 918262
V-300 MAX 20 P/N 918263

For further information refer to the common section of this Maintenance Manual.

The information in this section is provided to assist owners, operators and service people in the
proper upkeep and preventive maintenance of Thermo King units. For detailed descriptions of
Thermo King refrigeration systems, see Thermo King Refrigeration Systems Maintenance Manual.

This section is published for informational purposes only and the information so provided should not be considered as all
inclusive or covering all contingencies. If further information is required, Thermo King Corporation should be consulted.
Sale of product shown in this section is subject to Thermo King’s terms and conditions including, but not limited to, the
THERMO KING LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY. Such terms and conditions are available upon request.
Thermo King’s warranty will not apply to any equipment which has been "so repaired or altered outside the manufacturer’s
plant as, in the manufacturer’s judgment, to effect its stability".
No warranties, express or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose of merchantability, or warranties
arising from course of dealing or usage of trade, are made regarding the information, recommendations and descriptions
contained herein. Manufacturer is not responsible and will not be held liable in contract or in tort (including negligence) for
any special, indirect or consequential damages, including injury or damage caused to vehicles, contents or persons, by
reason of the installation of any Thermo King product or its mechanical failures.
 Table Of Contents

1 Specifications ..................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Refrigeration Specifications ................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 electrical system................................................................................................... 1-2
2 Electric Box......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 P.C. Board............................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Connectors........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Common Fuses.................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Stand-By Fuses.................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Relays .................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.6 Stand-By Relays .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.7 Clutch Timer (Only for 1PH) ................................................................................. 2-2
3 Unit Description.................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Unit Features........................................................................................................ 3-1

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 1 SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 REFRIGERATION SPECIFICATIONS

Compressor O’road / stand-by SELTEC TM 15XD/ SELTEC TM 13XD

Compressor Oil Charge O’Road: 150cc/ stand by: 150cc

Compressor Oil Type Polyol Ester P/N 203-413

Refrigerant Charge & Type 1.80 kg R-404A

1.75 kg R-134a

Defrost Method Hot gas

Defrost Termination Switch: Opens 8.9 ± 3° C

Closes 2.2 ± 3° C

Liquid Injection Switch (R404A): Opens 93 ± 3° C

Closes 110 ± 3° C

Condenser Fan Pressure Switch: Opens 896 ± 69 KPa (130 ±10 psi)

Closes 1241 ± 69 KPa (180 ±10 psi)

High Pressure Cutout Switch (R134a): Opens 2068 ± 70 kPa (300 ± 10 psi)

Closes 1379 ± 70 kPa (200 ± 10 psi)

High Pressure Cutout Switch (R404A): Opens 3100 ± 70 kPa (450 ± 10 psi)

Closes 2585 ± 70 kPa (375 ± 10 psi)

Low Pressure Cutout Switch: Opens 5 to 11 inch vacuum

Closes 27.6 to 48.3 kPa (4 to 7 psi)

Suction Pressure Regulator (R404A) 180 kPa (26 psi)

Defrost Timer Initiation Interval: from 1 minute to 10 hours.

Termination when defrost termination switch opens.

CAUTION!
When the oil is removed from the compressor, oil level should be noted so that the same level can be
maintained in the replacement compressor.

Polyol Ester compressor oil should be used in standard Thermo King units, nor should PAG-type or
mineral oils be added to systems using R-134a or R-404A.

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1.2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Condenser and Evaporator Fan Motors
Full Load
Unit Number Voltage Power Rating in W Full Load rpm Current

Condenser 1 13V 100 2800 9.2 A

Condenser 1 26 V 100 2800 4.1 A
Evaporator 2 13 V 100 2800 6.2 A
Evaporator 2 26 V 100 2800 3.7 A

Fuses
Transformer Evap. Fan Evap. Fan M13
Voltage Fuse 5 Standby Fuse 4 Fuse 3 Fuse 1 Fuse 2 Fuse 4/1

12 V 4A 3A 20 A 15 A 15 A 1A
24 V 4A 3A 15 A 10 A 10 A 1A

AC Stand-by Motor
Full Load
Voltage Phase Frequency Power Rating in kW Current

230 1 50 Hz 1.5 8.6 A

230/400 3 50 Hz 1.8 6.9/4.0 A
230/400 3 50 Hz 1.5 6.2/3.7 A

Hot Gas Solenoid Valve Coils

Voltage Current Resistance

12 V 2.3 A 5.2 Ω
24 V 1.3 A 20 Ω

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2.1 P.C. BOARD Pins on connectors are numbered counter-clockwise. (see

drawing).
All Printed Circuit Boards manufactured by Thermo King
can be easily identified by the P/N stamped on them. — C-1 & C-2 (6 Pin)
— C-3 & C-4 (8 Pin)
Even though that all P.C.Boards have a similar layout,
there are some differences from one to the others,
depending the unit model and which functions they carry
out (12/24V).
Fusible 4/1
2.2 CONNECTORS
All connector codes (C-1, C-2, C-3 & C-4) are stamped on
the P.C.Board.

2.3 COMMON FUSES

The fuses 1, 2, & 3 are located on the P.C.Board.

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Fuse 1. Protects Evaporator Fan Motors number 1 (EF1) CR1, CR2: Commutation Relay
from overload.
When energized changes from Battery Supply to Power
Fuse 2. Protects Evaporator Fan Motors number 2 (EF2) Cord Supply.
from overload.
Fuse 3: Protects: ER: Electric Stand-By Relay

Engine Compressor Clutch Coil
Stand-by Compressor Clutch Coil
Liquid Injection Valve Coil from overload.
Hot Gas Valve Solenid Coil.
Condenser Fan.
Fuse 4/1: Protects Cab Control box from overload. It is
located inside Cab Control Box.
2.4 STAND-BY FUSES
Fuse 5 is located on the Electric Box beside the OL Relay,
and it protects Transformer from overload.
Fuse 4 is located on the P.C.Board and it protects Cab
Control Box and Relays CR & ER when the unit is working
on Stand-by mode operation.
NOTE: Refer to Electrical System (Unit1.2) for fuse
rating.
When energized turns on the CMC relay (turning on the AC
Motor) and disconnects O’road compressor clutch.
CMC: Compressor motor contactor
When energized turns on AC Motor of the stand-by
compressor.
OL: AC Motor Overload Relay
Switches off the unit when the current draw through the AC
Motor is excessive.
CMC and OL relays are located beside the P.C. Board.
2.7 CLUTCH TIMER (ONLY FOR 1PH)
Delays stand-by compressor clutch activation 12-15 seconds
once the stand-by electric motor is powered
Clutch timer LED indicator (P.C. Board) will be ON during
this period of time

2.5 RELAYS
All of them are located on the P.C.Board.

PR: Power Relay

Is energized when the Cab Control Box ON/OFF Switch is
pressed (Unit Start) and the box temperature is higher than
the setpoint temperature.

EFR: Evaporator Fan Relay

When energized battery voltage turns on Evaporator and
Condenser Fan Motors. Condenser fan only works if CFPS
is closed.

D: Defrost Relay
It controls operation of the defrost cycle.
The Defrost Relay is energized when the Cab Control Box
Defrost Switch or the Defrost Timer completes the circuit
through the Defrost Termination Switch to ground.
Defrost Relay will remain energized until the defrost
process is terminated by the Defrost Termination Switch
(DK) or the Cab Control Box ON/OFF Switch is pressed.

2.6 STAND-BY RELAYS

The relays CR1, CR2 and ER are located on the P.C.Board.

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 3 UNIT DESCRIPTION
The Thermo King V-300 10/20 and V-300 MAX 10/20 3.1 UNIT FEATURES
truck refrigeration systems are a two-pieces nose/
roofmounted units. The compressor is mounted on and • In cab controller - M13
driven by the truck engine. Refrigeration hoses and tubing • Digital Thermometer
are used to connect the unit to the compressor. • Electronic Thermostat - Adjustable:
The unit is designed for low and medium temperature — -22ºC ÷ +30ºC, or
applications on vans and small-sized trucks, cool and — -32ºC ÷ +30ºC
defrost on engine driven compressor operation.
• Defrost Timer
The control circuits operate on 12V or 24V DC supplied by • Hot Gas Defrost
the truck batteries for over-the-road operation. The
refrigeration system is protected by a high pressure cutout • Defrost Termination Switch
switch and a low pressure cutout switch. • Manual Defrost Switch
The cab control box contains an On-Off switch, manual • Oil Separator
defrost switch, thermometer, thermostat, thermostat • Liquid injection
adjustments, and indicator lights. • Compressor O’road/stand-by TM 15XD/TM 13XD
The engine compressor is driven by a belt from the engine. • Suction pressure regulator (R-404A)
Compressor operation is controlled by the thermostat, • Evaporator water drain heaters
energizing the clutch.
Defrost: A hot gas solenoid valve provides defrost to the
units. An electronic defrost timer can initiate defrost
automatically. Defrost is normally terminated by the
defrost termination switch mounted on the evaporator coil.
Defrost cycle can be also terminated pressing the ON/OFF
Switch twice.
Oil Separator: An oil separator is a standard feature on all
these units. The oil separator separates compressor oil from
refrigerant vapor and returns the oil to the evaporator
suction line. The oil separator helps providing positive oil
return at high compressor speeds and low operating
temperatures. This feature enhances compressor
lubrication and extends compressor life.
Liquid Injection System: If the discharge gas leaving the
compressor reaches a temperature of 110 ± 3º C the high
temperature switch closes, providing voltage to the liquid
injection solenoid. The solenoid opens a valve allowing
liquid refrigerant to flow from the liquid line to the
metering orifice attached to the suction line fitting on the
compressor. As the refrigerant passes through the metering
orifice it expands and evaporates cooling the suction gas
entering the compressor. This cooling effect is transferred
to the discharge gas leaving the compressor from the
adjacent cavity in the compressor head. When the
discharge gas is cooled to 93 ± 3 ºC the high temperature
switch opens, the liquid solenoid valve closes and
refrigerant no longer flows through the liquid injection
system.
Evaporator Heaters: To avoid the drain tube blockage
because of ice accumulation inside the evaporator in
R404A units two harnesses are located inside the drain
tube. These resistive wires melts the ice while the unit is in
DEFROST or COOL modes.

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13 6 14 4

12
11

2
8 15 7 10 9 16 5 3

1 Transformer 9 Condenser Coil

2 Overload Relay 10 Liquid Injection Valve
3 Motor Contactor 11 Drier
4. Capacitor (Single Phase Only) 12. Liquid Line Sight Glass
5. P.C. Board 13. Defrost Solenoid Valve
6. Compressor 14. Discharge Check Valve
7. Electric Motor 15. Oil Separator
8. Suction Pressure Regulator Valve 16. Fuse 5
(MAX only)
V-300/V-300 MAX Condenser

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