TK’s EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER

Operating liftgates and other electric accessories as part of day-to-day operations presents a challenge in maintaining a sufficient power supply to these accessories when the truck’s engine is turned off. They generate a
large current draw and can drain the batteries.

Thermo King’s external battery-charging kit was designed specifically with the liftgate in mind. It provides an out-of- the-box solution by tapping a reefer’s power supply without risk of draining its battery. By allowing the
reefer alternator to recharge the liftgate or other accessory batteries, the kit prevents the external system from drawing directly from the reefer battery, and the reefer unit is completely isolated during liftgate operation.

Isolating the reefer battery from the external current draw ensures continuous starting power. The reefer unit battery is never affected, and the kit will help keep the lift gate or other accessories working all day, says Thermo King.


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