Loading and Enroute Inspections

    Notice
  • Preventative Maintenance FRIGOBLOCK
  • Pretrip inspections are an important part of a preventative maintenance program designed to minimize operating problems and breakdowns. Perform this pretrip inspection before every trip involving refrigerated cargo. Pretrip inspections are not intended to take the place of regular maintenance inspections.
Important Make sure cargo is pre-cooled to the proper temperature before loading. The Reefer unit is designed to maintain temperature, not cool an above-temperature load.
    Caution
  • FRIGOBLOCK PreTrip
  • Turn the vehicle’s engine off before inspection and set the M0A switch to position “0”. Disconnect the mains cable from the CEE socket.

    Caution
  • Risk of Injury!
  • Before separating tractor from the trailer make sure to disconnect all the connecting cables (spiral cable etc.).
  • Make sure to disconnect the spiral cable on both sides, the tractor and the trailer.

    Caution
  • Risk of Injury!
  • Disconnect the mains power cable before driving the vehicle.

1. Inspect unit condenser grille openings to ensure they are free of debris.
2. Inspect evaporator defrost drains to ensure they are not plugged or kinked.
3. Confirm there is sufficient fuel in tank to operate unit for time required for deliveries.
4. Make sure that there is a minimum of 1219 mm (48 in.) between evaporator air outlets and wall or bulkhead.
5. Inspect cargo box compartment inside and out for:

  • Inspect condition of door seals. They must seal tightly with no air leakage.

  • Damaged walls, missing insulation or blocked floor channels.

  • Inspect bulkheads (if applicable) for a air tight fit at ceiling, walls, and floor.
6. Using the HMI Controller, turn the unit on to pre-cool cargo compartment:

  • Adjust setpoint to desired cargo temperature and allow unit to run a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes (longer if possible) before loading cargo.
Important As product is being loaded, make sure evaporator air inlets and outlets are not blocked. Maximum air circulation is necessary to properly maintain the temperature of the entire load.
Note Listen also for other unusual noises, vibrations, etc.
Note For instructions on how to Inspect your refrigeration unit please refer to the manual available at www.emea-user-manuals.thermoking.com
Note For further best practices, please go to www.europe.thermoking.com/best-practices
Parent topic: Loading and Inspection Procedures