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V-520 Rooftop Truck Unit

V-520 Rooftop

V-520 Rooftop Truck Unit

Perfect for medium to large insulated vans and body-on-chassis vehicles with reach-in side compartments.

The V-520 rooftop arrangement is perfect for medium to large vans and body-on-chassis vehicles with reach-in side compartments. Only Thermo King offers a rooftop reefer unit with this much capacity in a slim line package (just 6 inches above the roof for non-standby units).

The V-520 rooftop truck unit

The V-520 rooftop reefer unit uses an engine-mounted TK-16 compressor or optional TK-312 reciprocating compressor. Refrigerant R452A is available for MAX and SPECTRUM units for frozen and multi-temp applications, while R134A is available for fresh applications.

Features:

  • SmartPower electric standby option (230 VAC)
  • Automatic hot gas defrost
  • Optional heating package (hot gas, MAX units)
  • Jet lube compressor lubrication
  • Jet cool compressor injection cooling (MAX units)
  • Controller
  • 12VDC
  • 24VDC (non-standby units only)
  • Lightweight construction
  • Long life condenser fans

Available options

Door switch kit

Reduces load temperature rise and saves fuel when the vehicle doors are opened by turning off the refrigeration system. Unit will automatically restart when doors are closed.

Din adaptor

The din adaptor box enables the controller to be installed in the vehicle dashboard. The aesthetically-designed box allows the controller to be fitted in any available radio slot.

Hose covers

Highly durable kits providing total protection for hoses and cables while enhancing vehicle appearance. Easily installed on all bodies. Metal and plastic options are available.

Muffler kit

Purpose-designed kit to eliminate transmission of unit vibration and noise into the driver cab. Provides significant gains in driver comfort.

Snow covers

Designed to protect the unit condenser in extreme conditions. The aerodynamically-designed snow cover prevents the buildup of snow and ice on fan blades, avoiding downtime, and additional maintenance costs.

Unit Specs

Temperature Guide

V-520 RT
35°F
0°F
-20°F
Truck Engine Cooling Capacity (BTU/hr)
12,200
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Electric Standby Cooling Capacity (BTU/hr)
10,000
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V-520 RT MAX & SPECTRUM
35°F
0°F
-20°F
Truck Engine Cooling Capacity (BTU/hr)
15,500
8,200
5,000
Electric Standby Cooling Capacity (BTU/hr)
10,400
6,600
3,500

Non-MAX units (R-134A) are rated @ 0o F but not allowed to operate below 25o F due to system protection. All standby capacities rated w/230 VAC option.


CFM
Evap Airflow
1,415

Engine
Electric
Coolant Heating (BTU/hr)
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Hot Gas Heating (BTU/hr)
14,000
8,000

 Hot gas heat available on V-520 RT MAX & SPECTRUM only.

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