The maintenance information in this manual covers unit models:
Base Unit
MAGNUM098922
MAGNUM098924
MAGNUM SL098934
MAGNUM SL098935
MAGNUM 20098916
For further information, refer to:
Parts Manuals
MAGNUM Parts ListTK 51745
Operation, Diagnosis and Refrigeration Maintenance Manuals
Diagnosing Thermo King Container Refrigeration SystemsTK 41166
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Training GuideTK 40282
Evacuation Station Operation and Field ApplicationTK 40612
Tool CatalogTK 5955
The information in this manual is provided to assist owners, operators and service people in the proper
upkeep and maintenance of Thermo King units.
This manual is published strictly for informational purposes. The inf ormation so provided sho uld
not be considered as all-inclusive or covering all contingencies. Thermo King Corporation
should be consulted if further information is required.
Sale of product shown in this manual is subject to Thermo King’s terms and conditions.
This includes, 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 plants as,
in the manufacturer’s judgment, to effect its stability.”
No warranties, express or implied, are made regarding the inf o rmation,
recommendations, and descriptions contained herein. This includes warranties of
fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability, or warranties arising from course of
dealing or usage of trade. The manufacturer is not responsible and will not be held liable
in contract or in tort (including negligence) for any special, indirect or consequential
damages. This includes injury or damage caused to vehicles, contents or persons, by
reason of the installation of any Thermo King product or its mechanical failure.
Recover Refrigerant
At Thermo King, we recognize the need to preserve the environment
and limit the potential harm to the ozone layer that can result from
allowing refrigerant to escape into the atmosphere.
We strictly adhere to a policy that promotes the recovery and limits
the loss of refrigerant into the atmosphere.
In addition, service personnel must be aware of Federal regulations
concerning the use of refrigerants and the certif ication of technicians.
For additional information on regulations and technician certification
programs, contact your local Thermo King dealer .
R-404A
WARNING: Use only P olyol Ester-based refrigeration compressor oil in
R-404A. See Thermo King Parts Manual for part number.
Do not mix Polyol Ester and standard synthetic compressor oils. Keep Polyol
Ester compressor oil in tightly sealed containers. If Polyol Ester oil becomes
contaminate d with moistu re or st an dard oi ls, disp ose of properl y–D O NOT USE.
When servicing Thermo King R-404A unit, use only those service tools certified
for and dedicated to R-404A refriger ant and Polyol Ester compressor oils.
Residual non-HFX refrigerants or oils w ill contaminate R-404A sy stems.
If it is necessary to run th e ref rigeration unit
with covers removed, be very careful with
tools or meters being used in the area.
•Check the condition of the gauge manifold
hoses. Never let the hoses come in contact
with a fan motor blade or any hot surface.
•Never apply heat to a sealed refr igeration
system or container.
•Fluorocarbon refrigerants produce toxic gases
in the presence of an open flame or electrical
arc. The gases are severe respiratory irrit ants
capable of causing death.
•Firmly tighten all mounting bolts. Check each
bolt for correct length for their particular
application.
•Use extreme caution when drilling holes in the
unit. The holes may weaken structural
components. Holes drilled into electrical
wiring can cause fire or ex plosion. Holes
drilled into the refrigeration system may
release refrigerant.
•Use caution when working around expos e d
coil fins. The fins can cause painful
lacerations.
•Use caution when working with a refrigerant
or refrigeration system in any closed or
confined area with a limited air supply (for
example, a trailer, container or in the hold of a
ship). Refrigerant tends to displace air and can
cause oxygen depletion. This can result in
suffocation and possible death.
•Use caution and follow t he manufacturer’s
suggested pract i c es wh en us in g la d de rs or
scaffolds
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Refrigerant Oil Precautions
Observe the following precautions when work ing
with or around refrigerant oil:
•Do not allow refrigerant oil to contact your
eyes.
•Rubber gloves are recommen ded when
handling Poly ol Ester based refrigerant oil.
•Do not allow prolonged or repeated contact
with skin or clothing.
•Immediately wash all exposed skin after
handling refrigerant oil.
Use the following First Aid practices if needed.
Eyes: Immediately fl ush ey es wi th lar ge a mount s
of water. Continue flushing for at least 15 minutes
while holding the eyelids open. Get prompt
medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash
thoroughly with s oap and water. Get medical
attention if irri tation persists.
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Restore
breathing if necess a ry. Stay with victim until
arrival of emergency pers onnel.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Contact a
local poison control cen ter or physician
immediately.
Electrical Precautions
The possibility of serious or f a tal injury from
electrical shock exists when servicing a
refrigeration unit. Extreme car e must be used
when working with a refriger ation unit that is
connected to its power source. Extreme care must
be used even if the unit is not running . Let hal
voltage potentials can exist at the unit power cord,
inside the control box, inside any high voltage
junction box, at the motors and within the wiring
harnesses.
Precautions
•Turn the unit On/Off switch to Off before
connecting or disconnecting the unit p ower
plug. Never attempt to stop the unit by
disconnectin g th e po we r pl ug .
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Safety Instructions
•Be certain the unit power plug is clean and dry
before connecting it to a power source.
•Use tools with insulated handles. Use tools
that are in good con dition. Never hold metal
tools in your hand if exposed, energized
conductors are within reach.
•Do not make any rapid moves when working
with high voltage circuits. Do not grab a
falling tool or other object. Peop le do not
contact high voltage wires on purpose. It
occurs from an unplanned movement.
•Treat all wires and connections as high
voltage until ammeter and wiring d iagram
show otherwise.
•Never work alone on high voltage circuits on
the refrigeration unit. Another person should
always be standing by in the event of an
accident to shut off the refrigeration unit and
to aid a victim.
•Have electrically insulated gloves, cable
cutters and safety glasses availab le in the
immediate vicinity in the event of an accident.
First Aid
IMMEDIATE action must be initiated after a
person has received an electrical shock. Obtain
immediate medical assistance.
The source of shock must be immediately
removed. Sh ut down the power or remove the
victim from the source. If it is not possible to shut
off the power, the wire should be cut with either
an insulated inst rument (e.g., a wooden handled
axe or cable cutters with heavy insulated handles).
A rescuer wearing electrically insulated gloves
and safety glasses could also cut the wire. Do not
look at the wire while it is being cut. The ensuing
flash can cause burns and blindn ess.
Pull the victim off with a non-conductive material
if the victim has to be removed from a live circuit.
Use the victim’s coat, a rope, wood, or loop your
belt around the victim ’s leg or arm and pull the
victim off. Do not touch the victim. You can
receive a shock from current flowing thr ough the
victim’s body.
Check immediately for the presence of a pulse and
respiration afte r sep ara tin g the vic tim fr om p ower
source. If a pulse is not present, start CPR (Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation) and call for emergency
medical assistance. Respiration may also be
restored by using mou th-to-mouth resuscitation.
Low Voltage
Control circuits are low voltage (24 Vac and 12
Vdc). This voltage potent ial is not considered
dangerous. Large amount of curr ent available
(over 30 amperes) can cause severe burns if
shorted to ground. Do not wear jewelry, watch or
rings. These items can shortcut electrical circuits
and cause severe burns to the wearer.
Electrostatic Discharge
Precautions
Precautions must be taken to prevent electrostatic
discharge while servicing the MP-3000a
microprocessor an d re l ate d co mponents. The risk
of significant damage to the electro nic
components of the unit is possible i f th ese
precautionary measures are not followed. The
primary risk poten tial results from the failure to
wear adequate electrostatic discharge preventive
equipment when handling and servicing the
controller. The second cause results from electric
welding on the unit and container chassis without
taking precautionary steps.
Electrostatic Discharge and the
Controller
You must avoid electrostatic discharges when
servicing the controller. Solid-state integrated
circuit compon ents can be severely damaged or
destroyed with less than a small spark from a
finger to metal object. You must rigidly adhere to
the following statements when servicing these
units. This will avoid controller damage or
destruction.
•Do wear a static discharge wrist strap (refer to
Tool Catalog) with the lead end connected to
the controller's ground terminal. These straps
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Safety Instructions
are available at most electronic eq uipment
distributors. Do not wear these straps with
power applied to the unit.
•Avoid contacting the electron ic components
on the circuit boards of the unit being
serviced.
•Leave the circuit boards in their static proof
packing materials unti l ready for installation.
•Return a defective controller for repair in the
same static protective packing materials from
which the replacement component was
removed.
•Check the wiring after serv icing the unit for
possible errors. Complete this task before
restoring power.
Welding of Units or Containers
Electric welding can cause serious damage to
electronic circuits when performed on any portion
of the refrigeration unit, container or container
chassis with the refrigerat ion unit attached. It is
necessary to ensure that welding currents are not
allowed to flow through the electronic circuits of
the unit. The following statements must be rigidly
adhered to when servicing these units to avoid
damage or destruction.
•Disconnect all power to the refrigeration unit.
•Disconnect all quick-disconnect wire
harnesses from the back of the controller.
•Disconnect all wire ha rnesses from the
Remote Monitor Modem (RMM).
•Switch all of the electrical circuit breakers in
the control box to the Off position.
•Weld unit and/or container per normal
welding procedures. Keep ground return
electrode as close to the area to be welded as
practical. This will reduce the likelihood of
stray welding currents passing through any
electrical or electronic circuits.
•The unit power cables, wiring and circuit
breakers must be restored to their normal
condition when t he welding operation is
completed.
Removing Refrigerant Properly
Use a refrigerant recovery process that prevents or
absolutely minimizes refrigerant escaping to the
atmosphere. Fluorocarbon refrigeran ts are
classified as safe refrigerants when pr oper tools
and procedures are used. Certain precautions must
be observed when handling them or servicing a
unit in which they are used.
Fluorocarbon refrigerants evaporate rapidly,
freezing anything they contact when exposed to
the atmosphere in the liquid state. In the event of
frost bite, attempt to protect the frozen area from
further injury, warm the affected area rapidly , and
maintain respiration.
•Eyes: For contact with liquid, immediately
flush eyes with large amounts of water and get
prompt medical atten ti on .
•Skin: Flush area with large amounts of
lukewarm water. Do not apply heat. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wrap burns
with dry, sterile, bulky dressing to protect
from infection/injury. Get medical attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
•Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air and use
CPR or mouth-to-m ou t h ve nt ilation, if
necessary. Stay with victim un til arrival of
emergency medical personnel.
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Safety Instructions
AXA0214
AXA0215
AXA0217
AXA0216
1
3
AMA306
2
AXA0218
1.Controller Nameplate
2.Unit Nameplate
3.Compressor Nameplate
Figure 1: Nameplate and Warning Locations
Identifying Unit Safety and
Warning Decals
Serial number decals, refrig erant type decals and
warning decals appear on all Thermo King
equipment. These decals provide information that
may be needed to service or repair the unit.
Service technicians should read and follow the
instructions on all warning decals. See above
figure.
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Locating Serial Numbers
Serial numbers can be found on the component’s
nameplate.
•Electric Motor Nameplate: Attached to the
motor housing.
•Compressor Nameplate: On front of the
compressor.
•Unit Nameplate: On unit frame in p ower cord
storage compartment.
•MP-3000a Controller Nameplate: On back
of controller.
Service Guide
Service Guide
A closely followed mai nt e nance program will help to kee p yo ur Thermo King unit in top ope ra ti ng
condition.
The following service guide table should be used as a guide when inspecting or servicing components on
this unit.
Every
Pretrip
•Perform a controller pretrip inspection (PTI) check.
•••Visually check condenser fan and evaporator fan.
•••Visually inspect electrical contacts for damage or loose connections.
•••Visually inspect wire harnesses for damage or loose connections.
•••Check refrigerant charge.
•••Check compressor oil level.
•••Visually inspect unit for damaged, loose or broken parts.
•••Tighten unit, compressor and fan motor mounting bolts.
1,000
Hours
••Download the data logger and check data for correct logging.
••Check for proper discharge and suction pressures.
••Clean entire unit including condenser and evaporator coils, and defrost drains.
Annual/
Yearly
Electrical
•Check operation of protection shutdown circuits.
Refrigeration
•Check filter drier/in-line filter for a restriction pressures.
*System net heating capacity includes electric resistance rods and fan heat.
MAGNUM
External Static
Pressure (water
column)
0 mm (0 in.)6,5603,8603,1701,8655,4803,2252,7101,595
10 mm (0.4 in.)5,8203,4251,7701,0404,5302,665930545
20 mm (0.8 in.)5,0002,940——3,7502,205——
30 mm (1.2 in.)4,4302,610——2,9301,725——
40 mm (1.6 in.)3,5202,070——1,8701,100——
0 mm (0 in.)5,6583,3302,7731,6324,7152,7752,3111,360
10 mm (0.4 in.)5,0973,0001,6129494,2482,5001,344791
20 mm (0.8 in.)4,4172,6005103003,6822,167425250
30 mm (1.2 in.)3,9082,300——3,2571,917——
40 mm (1.6 in.)3,2281,900——2,6901,583——
0 mm (0 in.)4,0002,3502,0001,1803,3001,9401,650970
10 mm (0.4 in.)3,5002,0601,4508502,6001,530900530
20 mm (0.8 in.)2,9001,710——1,8001,060——
30 mm (1.2 in.)2,2001,300——1,100650——
40 mm (1.6 in.)1,400820——————
Type460/380V, 60/50 Hz, 3 Phase
Number6
Watts (Each)680 Watts @ 460V, 60 Hz
Current Draw (Amps)5 amps total @ 460V across each phase at heater contractor
Control Circuit Voltage:
29 Vac @ 60 Hz
24 Vac @ 50 Hz
Evaporator Overheat Switch:
Opens 54 ± 3 C (130 ± 5 F)
Closes32 ± 4.5 C (90 ± 8 F)
Refrigeration System Specifications
Compressor:
Model No.:ZMD18KVE-TFD-277, Scroll
Refrigerant Charge:
MAGNUM, MAGNUM SL, MAGNUM 204.0 Kg (8.0 lb.) R-404A
Water-Cooled Condenser-Receiver Tank (Option)4.8 Kg (8.8 lb.) R-404A
Compressor Oil Capacity1.77 liter (60 oz.)*
Compressor Oil Type:Polyol Ester Based Type (required), (refer to Tool Catalog)**
*When the compressor is removed from the unit, oil level should be noted or the oil removed from the compressor should be
measured so that the same amou nt of oil can be maintained in the replacement co mpressor.
**Do not use or add standard synthetic or mineral oils to th e refrigeration system. If Ester based oil becomes contaminated
with moisture or with standard oils, dispose of properly — Do Not Use!
Cool). High compressor discharge temperature may cause
the vapor injection valve to energize (open) but only while
the Compressor Digital Control valve is not energized
(closed).
6 C (10.7 F) below energize temperature
(132 C [123 F])
Specifications
Normal R-404A System Operating Pressures (Scroll Compressor)
Container T emp.
21 C (70 F) Cool
2 C (35 F)Cool
-18 C (0 F)Cool
-29 C (-20 F)Cool
Suction and discharge pressures vary too greatly during Modulation Cool to use for evaluating or diagnosing refrigeration
system performa nce. Durin g the Mod ulation Cool mode, th e suc tion p ressu re will v ary b etwee n 10 0 and 450 kP a, 1.0 and 4.5
bar, 15 and 65 psig depe nding upon the percent (per cent) coolin g capacity.
**Discharge pressure is determined by condenser fan cycling.
Operating
Mode
Ambient
Temp.
27 to 38 C, 80
to 100 F
16 to 27 C, 60
to 80 F
27 to 38 C, 80
to 100 F
16 to 27 C, 60
to 80 F
27 to 38 C, 80
to 100 F
16 to 27 C, 60
to 80 F
27 to 38 C, 80
to 100 F
16 to 27 C, 60
to 80 F
Suction PressureDischarge Pressure
410 to 670 kPa, 4.10 to 6.70
bar, 59 to 97 psig
400 to 600 kPa, 4.00 to 6.00
bar, 58 to 87 psig
385 to 425 kPa, 3.85 to 4.25
bar, 56 to 62 psig
345 to 385 kPa, 3.45 to 3.85
bar, 50 to 56 psig
214 to 228 kPa, 2.14 to 2.28
bar, 31 to 33 psig
200 to 215 kPa, 2.00 to 2.15
bar, 29 to 31 psig
145 to 160 kPa, 1.45 to 1.60
bar, 21 to 23 psig
130 to 145 kPa, 1.30 to 1.45
bar, 19 to 21 psig
2140 to 2650 kPa, 21.40 to
26.50 bar, 310 to 385 psig
1725 to 2140 kPa, 17.25 to
21.40 bar, 250 to 310 psig
1860 to 2380 kPa, 18.60 to
23.80 bar, 270 to 345 psig
1450 to 1860 kPa, 14.50 to
18.60 bar, 210 to 270 psig**
1515 to 2035 kPa, 15.15 to
20.35 bar, 220 to 295 psig**
1100 to 1515 kPa, 11.00 to
15.15 bar, 160 to 220 psig**
1450 to 1965 kPa, 14.50 to
19.65 bar, 210 to 285 psig**
1035 to 1450 kPa, 10.35 to
14.50 bar, 150 to 210 psig**
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Specifications
MP-3000a Controller Specifications
Temperature Controller:
MP-3000a microprocessor with thermostat, digital thermometer,
Type
Setpoint Range-35.0 to +30.0 C (-31.0 to +86.0 F)
Digital Temperature Display-60.0 to +80.0 C (-76.0 to +176.0 F)
Termination Timer
Power OffTurning Unit On/Off switch Off terminates defrost
programming keypad, mode indicators, LED display and LCD
display for displaying unit operating and cargo information
• Manual Switch or Demand Defrost Initiation: Coil must be
below 18 C (65 F). Defrost cycle starts when technician or
controller requests defrost initiation.
• Timed Defrost Initiation: Coil must be below 10 C (50 F).
Defrost cycle starts 1 minute after the hour immediately following
a defrost timer request for defrost initiation. For example, if the
defrost timer requests a defrost cycle at 7:35, the defrost cycle
will start at 8:01. Datalogger will record a Defrost event for each
interval in which a Defrost cycle is pending or active (i.e. both the
8:00 and 9:00 data logs).
Demand defrost function initiates defrost when:
• Temperature difference between the return air sensor and
defrost (evaporator coil) sensor is too large for 90 minutes
• Temperature difference between the left hand and right hand
supply air sensors is too large and unit has operated for 90
minutes since last defrost
• Temperature difference between the supply air sensors and
return air sensor is too large
• Supply Temperature at 5.1 C (41.2 F) or Above: Every 8 hours
of compressor operation.
• Supply Temperature at 5.0 C (41.0 F) or Below: Every 2.5
hours of compressor operation. Defrost interval increases 0.5
hours each timed defrost interval. Defrost synchronization
creates step intervals of 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 and 7 hours. Maximum
time interval in Chilled mode is 7 hours.
Every 8 hours of compressor operation. Defrost interval increases 2
hours each timed defrost interval. Maximum time interval in Frozen
mode is 24 hours.
Defrost timer resets if the unit is off more than 12 hours, setpoint is
changed more than 5 C (9 F) or PTI pretrip test occurs.
Chilled mode: Terminates defrost when coil sensor temperature
rises to 30 C (86 F); or exceeds 18 C (65 F) for 35 minutes/45
minutes if voltage is less than 440 volts.
Frozen mode: Terminates defrost when coil sensor temperature
rises to 30 C (86 F); or exceeds 8 C (46 F) for 35 minutes/45
minutes if voltage is less than 440 volts.
Terminates defrost after 90 minutes at 60 HZ operation if coil
sensor has not terminated defrost (120 minutes at 50 Hz operation)
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MP-3000a Controller Specifications (Continued)
Compressor Shutdown Protection
(Auto Reset):
Stops Compressor 148 C (298 F)
Allows Compressor Start90 C (194 F)
Bulb Mode:
Flow High: High speed only
Evaporator Fan Speed Settings
Defrost Termination Temperature Setting4 to 30 C (40 to 86 F)
Flow Low: Low speed only
Flow Cycle: Fans will cycle between low and high speed every 60
minutes
Specifications
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Specifications
Physical Specifications
Fresh Air Exchange Venting System
(Adjustable):
MAGNUM and MAGNUM SL
0 to 285 m
0 to 237 m
0 to 160 m
MAGNUM 20
0 to 134 m
Evaporator Fan Blade Specifications:
MAGNUM:
Diameter 355 mm (14.0 in.)
Pitch25°
Number of Fans2
MAGNUM SL:
Diameter 312 mm (12.25 in.)
Pitch30°
Number of Fans2
MAGNUM 20:
Diameter270 mm (10.6 in.)
Pitch25°
Number of Fans3
Weight (net):
MAGNUM 20 Base Unit 392Kg (865 lb.)
MAGNUM SL Base Unit 402 Kg (885 lb.)
MAGNUM Base Unit 422 Kg (930 lb.)
Full TRANSFRESH
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Option 13 Kg (28 lb.)
Water-cooled Condenser-Receiver Option 13.6 Kg (30 lb.)
Unit Dimensions: see Figure 2
A = Flange Width2025.5 mm (79.74 in.)
B = Gasket Width1935 mm (76.18 in.)
C = Unit Width 1894 mm (74.57 in.)
D = Flange Height2235.2 mm (88.00 in.)
E = Gasket Height2140 mm (84.25 in.)
F = Unit Height 2094 mm (82.44 in.)
G = Gasket Depth72 mm ( 2 .83 in.) fr om back of flange
H = Maximum Protrusion37 mm (1.46 in.) from back of flange
I = Unit Depth: MANGUM 20335.0 mm (13.18 in.) from back of flange
MAGNUM SL378.0 mm (14.88 in.) from back of flange
MAGNUM 420.0 mm (16.54 in.) from back of flange
J = MANGUM and MAGNUM SLEvaporator Access Door
K = MAGNUM 20 and MAGNUM SLEvaporator Access Door
This chapter will briefly describe the following
items:
•General Unit Description.
•Standar d Component Descriptions.
•Optional Component Descriptions.
General Description
MAGNUM units are all-electric, single-piece ,
refrigeration units with bottom air supply. The
unit is design ed to cool and heat containers for
shipboard or overland transit. The unit mounts in
the front wall of the container. MAGNUM SL and
MAGNUM 20 units feature a slimline frame.
Fork lift pockets are provided for installation and
removal of the unit.
Figure 3: MAGNUM Unit
AMA306
The frame and bulkhead panels are constructed of
aluminum and are treated to resist corrosion. A
hinged, removable evaporator compartment door
provides easy service access. All components
except the evaporator coil and electric heaters can
be replaced from the front of the unit.
Each unit is equipped with an 18.3 m (60 ft.)
power cable for ope ra t ion on 460-380V/3
Ph/60-50 Hz power. The unit power cable is
stored below the control box in the condenser
section.
Each unit is equipped with 460-380V/3 Ph/60-50
Hz electric motors. An automatic phase correction
system provides the proper electrical phase
sequence for condenser fan, evapo rator fan and
compressor operation.
The MAGNUM container unit features the
following components. Each component will be
described briefly on the following pages.: