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62-11175 COMFORTPRO SERVICE MANUAL

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7. Start the APU by following the instructions on page 1-7 (Multi-Function

Driver Control Panel).

8. With the APU and truck engines running, open the thermostat bleed

valve and let any trapped air escape until a steady stream of coolant

flows from the valve.

. Shut the truck engine off.

10. Check the truck engine; ensure it is getting hot coolant from the APU.

If it is not, the APU is not purged of all its air. Stop APU by following

the instructions on page 1-7 (Multi-Function Driver Control Panel).

Check for a restriction (i.e. valves/kinks etc.) and repeat steps 5 to 9.

11. Let APU run for at least 30 minutes. During this time keep checking

for signs of coolant leaks, fuel leaks and overheating.

12. Top up the coolant if necessary in the truck expansion tank and

replace the truck engine radiator cap.

13. Clean up any spilled coolant from inside APU and on the ground.

WARNING

Do not operate the engine without

the enclosure cover in place.

Failure to do so may result in injury.

System Air Bleed

1. Run the APU engine until 76.6°C (170°F ) is reached.

2. Open the thermostat bleed valve, as shown, and let trapped air

escape until a steady stream of coolant flows from the valve.

3. Close the thermostat bleeder fitting.

4. Top up the coolant in the surge tank if necessary and replace the

surge tank pressure cap.

5. Clean up any spilled coolant from inside APU and on the ground.

COOLANT FILL PROCEDURE

FOR STAND-ALONE APU

1. With the surge tank mounted, remove the pressure cap.

2. Slowly fill the cooling system with the recommended coolant until the

coolant level is mid level at the surge tank sight glass.

3. Start the APU engine and open the bleeder valve at the thermostat

housing to allow air to escape.

4. Allow the engine to warm up to operating temperature while

maintaining the proper coolant level in the surge tank.

5. Install the surge tank pressure cap and allow the engine to run.

Check for leaks.

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Wallace tainter 11 Oct 2024 | 18:04:29

Pc6000 do you know what model mine would be is there more than one model

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