Unit Controls

    Warning
  • Risk of Injury
  • Never operate the unit unless you completely understand the controls; otherwise serious injury may occur.
1. Main Display Always active and back-lit except when the unit has been manually switched off from the In-Cab Controller. It normally displays the evaporator return air temperature but also displays setpoint temperature, hours, etc. depending on the selection chosen.
2. C/F Symbol Indicates temperature reading is in degrees Celsius (C) or degrees Fahrenheit (F).
3. Heat Symbol The unit is heating (Thermometer with an arrow pointing upward).
4. Up Key Is used to increase the setpoint temperature.
5. Select Key Is used to scroll through prompt displays and information displays.
6. On/Off Key This key is used to start/stop the unit.
7. Buzzer Alerts when vehicle battery and electric power supply are connected simultaneously (Models 20/50 only). Alerts if doors are opened while the refrigeration unit is running (Door Switch Option Only). Can be configured by Thermo King dealer to suit individual customer needs.
8. Enter Key Is used to enter a new command such as manual defrost, etc.
9. Down Key Is used to reduce the setpoint temperature.
10. Cool Symbol The unit is cooling (Thermometer with an arrow pointing downward).
11. Alarm Symbol Indicates there is an alarm in the system.
12. Maintenance Symbol Indicates the need to carry out maintenance to the unit. Refer to (Maintenance Inspection Schedule).
13. Defrost Symbol Indicates the unit is in Defrost Mode.
14. Electrical Symbol Indicates the unit is connected to electric standby AC power (Models 20/50 only).