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    Auxiliar y Power Unit Installation Guide MODEL No. DPS6500[...]

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    DP READ BEFORE ST ARTING INST ALLA TION Each truck chassis is built differently and will require a different installation method. Review the placement of ALL parts and components before beginning the installation process. Step One Page1 APU Fuel Supply And Return Vehicle Fuel T ank HV AC 120 V AC Receptacle Panel Condenser Driver Control Panel Part[...]

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    DP MOUNTING THE APU Step T wo Page2 Frame Gripper Frame Gripper Bolts Back Plate OF APU Enclosure T orque 100 ft/lb Frame Rail Installing 1. Use existing holes at back of APU. Do not drill new holes in the APU. 2. T orque mounting bolts to 100 ft/lbs. 3. Install exhaust pipe extension to APU; direct exhaust away from vehicle. Consider the Following[...]

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    DP MOUNTING THE CONDENSER Step Three Page3 Condenser Installation 1. Select the site for the condenser on the rear or the vehicle sleeper . 2. Hold condenser in the preferred location and mark the holes clearly . 3. Drill holes 17/32” for Nutserts®. 4. Install the condenser assembly in the preferred location. Mounting Considerations • The cond[...]

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    DP PLUMB THE APU TO THE MAIN ENGINE Step Four Page4 Note: This APU Systems comes with a built in radiator . The connection below is optional. Plumbing Procedure 1. Remove the truck radiator cap to free pressure from coolant system. Do not open when hot. 2. Deplete the truck coolant system (if necessary). 3. The APU is shipped with extensive life an[...]

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    DP INST ALLING THE FUEL LINES Step Five Page5 Installing The Stand Pipe 1. Locate hole in an area where the fuel pickup is kept safe (the center of the tank is recommended). 2. Tighten hose clamps. 3. Secure the fuel lines to reduce movement. Gas T ank Back View Of APU 12” Min Between Supply And Return Allow 1” T o 2” Min. Space T o Bottom Of[...]

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    DP ARRANGE BA TTERY CABLES Connecting T o The T ruck’ s Battery Step Six Page6 Back View Of APU Red Or Black Heat Shrink T ubing Copper Lug Positive Or Negative Battery Cable Apply Heat T o Shrink Using The Correct Crimping T ool Crimp And Solder Copper Lug T o Battery Cables Strip 3/8” WARNING: Do not join the APU battery connections until the[...]

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    DP SYSTEM CHECK Important: Perform these steps only after the HV AC and all other components have been installed. System Check • Oil level in the APU engine, add oil if necessary . • Electrical and plumbing connections are secure. • Radiator coolant valves (if any) fully open. APU First Time Start Up Before first time starting use the priming[...]