Thermo King ThermoLite Installation Manual

1, TK 56237-11-IM (Rev. 0, 11/15) Copyright© 2015 Thermo King Corp. Minneapolis, MN, USA ThermoLite™ 100W-300W Solar Panel Installation Guide General Installation Precautions and Specifications NOTE: This equipment is designed and rated for 12V DC nominal systems. The solar panel,…

2, 2 f. If the battery box is located at the very rear of the trailer, the panels could be located at the rear trailer with protected cable routing down the back (Figure 3). 5. Plan the panel layout and wire routing prior to permanently mounting any equipment. Familiarize yourself with the compone…

3, 3 . Figure 4 6. Ensure the top surface of the installation location is clean and free of any dirt. Suggested cleaners: Isopropal alcohol, de-greaser. If needed, use a scouring pad to remove built-up oxides and residue. Ensure all cleaning residue is removed and surface is dry and above 45 F …

4, 4 Figure 6 9. Mechanical fasteners used to anchor panel can also include the use of p-clamps to anchor cables as needed. Defer the steps 10 & 11 until after cable installation if that is the case. 10.Use the provided self tapping screws or rivets to anchor the panel through the panel grommet…

5, Thermo King ThermoLite 5 13.The extension harnesses are provided with one non-plugged end and a loose connector housing. Verify the polarity of the cable to the panel and charge controller prior to routing the wire. Plan your route and route the wiring starting with the non-plugged end. 14.Route the exten…

6, 6 22.Reconnect negative battery connections. 23.Verify that the solar panels are charging the batteries by moving the unit into the sunlight and measuring the current on the solar wire harness using a clamp-on DC Ammeter. The charge controller may take up to one minute to turn on and requires t…