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What does ACS mean on a Thermo King APU?
ACS means air conditioning sensor. Either a sensor is bad or you are low on freon. Have it serviced by a pro. It could also be the AC clutch or compressor going bad.
How many hours will a Thermo King APU last?
The average [battery-powered] APU will provide up to 10-12 hours of air conditioning capacity and typically longer than that for heating, according to Barbaro of Thermo King.
How do you regen an APU?
Start the truck (the APU engine will stop) and drive to the highway. Push and hold the top (REGEN) of the DPF Regeneration rocker switch for 5 seconds. The solid amber light will begin flashing on the Regeneration Switch and the Exhaust Monitor indicating the system is in the regeneration mode.
How do you clear a Thermo King code?
How do I clear and reset the Thermo King alarm code?
- Press the check button and the on button at the same time.
- Release the check button and the on button, then press the equal sign button.
- Wait for a few seconds.
- The red diamond warning should be gone by this time, which indicates the unit has reset.
How much freon does a Thermo King APU hold?
How much Freon (refrigerant) is in a TriPac APU unit? 1.8- 2.0 lbs of R134A.
Can I run my APU while driving?
You can run the unit while rolling if you have to. You run the fridge off the truck inverter, so it always has power when it needs to run. The apu’s run their own heat and A/C system and supply power through the generator, and they have an alternator to maintain the truck batteries.
How much fuel does an APU save?
This generates an immediate fuel savings over the diesel APU of 0.25 gallon of fuel per hour while idling, which can adds up to over 600 gallons of fuel saved each year. Also, electric-powered APUs require minimal maintenance on an annual or scheduled basis, in contrast to diesel APUs.
What does the Thermo King TriPac Apu do?
TriPac Unit Description The Thermo King TriPac EVOLUTION APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) provides auxiliary heating, cooling temperature management that allows drivers to reduce unnecessary truck engine idling, conserve diesel fuel and save money. TriPac EVOLUTION provides truck engine preheating, battery
What is the alarm code on a Thermo King?
On multi-temp units, the zone will be identified. Please record all alarms that occur to assist technician in resolving issue. Alarm codes with parenthesis (XX) may exist with alarm code 84 and may clear automatically. Operator Action: No action required. Operator Action: Manually monitor temperature.
Where is the regeneration switch on a Thermo King?
Regeneration Switch The DPF Regeneration Switch is typically mounted in the truck’s instrument panel. The switch allows the driver to initiate a regeneration or to cancel the regeneration if necessary. The switch has an amber indicator light which illuminates when a regeneration is required.