TM 55-8115-202-14
Section XVIII. MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT
of the refrigeration unit or the frame opening
4-64. General.
on the container.
The refrigeration unit (Figure 1-1) operates as a self-
h. While pushing the refrigeration unit (3) from
contained, externally power system which cools or heats
inside of the container, remove the refrigeration unit from
and circulates the air within the refrigerated container.
the opening in the front panel (11).
4-63. Inspection, Test, Servicing.
i. If the refrigeration unit (3) is not replaced
immediately, install the cover plate (12) over the opening
See TM 5-4110-231-14 for complete inspection, testing,
in the front panel (11).
and servicing data for the refrigeration unit.
4-64. Removal.
4-65. Installation.
a. Stop operation of refrigeration unit (TM 5-4110-
a. Replace damaged studs (10).
231-14).
CAUTION
b. Stop operation of generator set (TM 9-6115-
Place personnel inside and outside container
642-10/24).
to guide the refrigeration unit into position in
WARNING
the front panel. Also, the forklift tines must
Always be sure that the generator set is not
not protrude beyond the tine guides on the
operating before attempting to connect or
refrigeration unit. Damage to the evaporator
disconnect the power cable. Check to see that
section or front panel will occur.
all switches are in the "off" or "open" position
and that there is no input on the load.
b. If cover plate (12) is installed on front panel
(11), remove four nuts (7), four lock washers (8) and four
Refer to Figure 4-14.
flat washers (9) from studs (10). Stow cover plate inside
of container.
c. Disconnect refrigeration unit power cable (1)
and position it on cable reel (2) located inside the
c. Apply a bead of adhesive (Appendix E, Item 12)
refrigeration unit (3).
on outside surface of opening on front panel (11).
d. Using forklift, carefully guide the refrigeration
WARNING
unit (3) into position on the front panel (11) and studs
Do not try to lift refrigeration unit with
(10).
forklift while the mounting hardware is still
attached. Do not extend forklift tines too
e. Open doors (5 and 6) and install four flat
far into the refrigeration unit tine guides.
washers (9), four lock washers (8) and four nuts (7) on
Refrigeration unit will be damaged.
studs (10).
d. Position forklift tines in refrigeration unit (3)
f. Carefully remove forklift from the refrigeration
tine guides (4) so they can support the unit's weight when
unit tine guides (4).
the mounting hardware is removed.
g. Open door (6) and remove cable (1) from the
e. Open doors (5 and 6) to gain access to mounting
cable reel (2).
hardware.
f. Remove four nuts (7), four lock washers (8) and
h. Close container doors.
four flat washers (9). Discard lockwashers.
i.
Connect refrigeration cable (1) to the generator
cable.
g. Slowly raise the refrigeration unit (3) with the
forklift just enough to take the weight off the mounting
j.
Operate generator set (TM 9-6115-642-10/24).
studs (10).
CAUTION
k. Operate refrigeration unit (TM 5-4110-231-14).
Use extreme care removing the refrigeration
unit not to damage the evaporator section of
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