{"id":325,"date":"2017-11-28T19:00:28","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T19:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/?p=325"},"modified":"2022-03-18T08:50:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T08:50:59","slug":"proper-temperature-settings-for-thermo-king-carrier-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/proper-temperature-settings-for-thermo-king-carrier-units\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting the Proper Temperature Settings for Your Thermo King & Carrier Reefer Units"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thermo King and Carrier refrigerator units can last up to 8 years when properly maintained. Still, even when they\u2019re working right that doesn\u2019t automatically mean you won\u2019t spoil your load.
\nAs a trucker, it\u2019s important to know how to set up your trailer\u2019s refrigerator unit right for your cargo. That\u2019s why we want to give you an easy checklist to refer to before each trip.<\/p>\n

1. Refer to Command Controller for Priming Your Reefer Unit<\/strong><\/p>\n

This computer device can be found inside the cabin. Use it to set the desired temperature for your cargo in back.<\/p>\n

2. Use Auto Start-Stop for Normal Loads<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy when your cargo doesn\u2019t have restrictive temperature requirements. If your load can tolerate 5-10 degree fluctuations from your set temperature, then your auto start-stop mode is the best way to go.<\/p>\n

3. Set to Continuous-Run Mode for Perishable Cargo<\/strong><\/p>\n

This mode maintains a fixed temperature setting for loads that spoil under the smallest difference in temperature. However, you\u2019ll have to keep the engine and reefer unit running at all times to keep the current temperature setting.<\/p>\n

4. ALWAYS Test and Cool Before Loading Cargo<\/strong><\/p>\n

To prevent any risk of spoilage, perform a pre-trip test on your command controller to ensure it works properly. Also, it helps to pre-set your temperature and let the trailer cool before loading any cargo. This will minimize any damage to the goods.<\/p>\n

5. Defrost When Necessary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most Thermo Kings and Carrier units defrost on their own at certain coil temperatures. Manual defrost should only be used when the trailer reaches a temp of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.<\/p>\n

6. Don\u2019t Forget to Report Any Irregularities or Alarms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even when things go right, mechanical failures are always a risk. Always report alarm codes. Then reset the alarm using the \u201cbuzzer off\u201d button, cursors and function change keys.
\nNow you\u2019re set and know the best practices for setting temperatures in your reefer unit. We don’t specialize in hair extension<\/a>s<\/span> but we can help with truck tire repair<\/a> <\/span>and truck repair services.<\/p>\n

Capital Diesel<\/a> is a Thermo King & Carrier reefer repair company in the Sacramento area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thermo King and Carrier refrigerator units can last up to 8 years when properly maintained. Still, even when they\u2019re working right that doesn\u2019t automatically mean you won\u2019t spoil your load. As a trucker, it\u2019s important to know how to set up your trailer\u2019s refrigerator unit right for your cargo. That\u2019s why we want to give […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[114],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-325","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-semi-trucks"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=325"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13891,"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/325\/revisions\/13891"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=325"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=325"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gocapitaldiesel.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}