TM 10-8145-222-23
MAINTAINER MAINTENANCE
MULTI-TEMPERATURE REFRIGERATED CONTAINER SYSTEM (MTRCS)
THEORY OF OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
The MTRCS is a self-contained, two compartment, refrigerated container system that fits within an International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) eight-foot by eight-foot by twenty-foot (8 x 8 x 20 ) profile. The insulated
container is capable of storing and transporting temperature sensitive cargo. The MTRCS consists of an insulated
container with an electrical and multi-fuel mechanical refrigeration unit. A two piece internal partition allows the interior
of the insulated container to be divided internally into both frozen and chilled compartments. The MTRCS
simultaneously maintains both proper freezer and refrigerated temperature ranges in each zone.
This section provides a detailed theory of operation for the MTRCS including:
Insulated Container
Interior Bulkhead
Cargo Restraints
Power Box Assembly
Control Box Assembly
Refrigeration Unit
The MTRCS is equipped with a bale bar and rail system for use with both the Heavy Expanded Mobile Tactical Truck
(HEMTT) with Load Handling System (LHS) and the Palletized Loading System (PLS) vehicles. The MTRCS is
designed to ship up to a maximum of 14 fully loaded pallets, not to exceed a maximum cargo weight of 12,600 pounds
when transporting using the LHS and 22,850 pounds when transporting using the PLS. MTRCS loading is
accomplished using forklift and pallet jack combination. Cargo is loaded in a sequence of rows numbered one to four
(Figure 1). The cargo nets are designed in two sets of two cargo nets. Rows one and two are secured in place with
cargo nets having horizontal yellow and vertical orange strapping. Rows three and four are secured in place with
cargo nets having green vertical and yellow horizontal strapping.
Figure 1. MTRCS Pallet Location.
