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SB-637-020
5/30/03
CX, CV, CH,
CL

(Also applies to Mack Trucks Australia)

HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER CAB CONTROL BOARD FUSE

CX, CV, CH AND CL MODELS WITH BERGSTROM HVAC UNIT
As an added measure of protection for the control panel circuit board, a 15 amp in-line fuse
was added to all Bergstrom heater/air conditioner units. This change was implemented on
Bergstrom HVAC units manufactured 10/1/02 and later. The in-line fuse which is installed
between the freeze switch and the compressor output wire, will also protect the control
panel circuit board from damage that can result due to a short circuit in the engine harness.
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Figure 1 15 Amp In-Line Fuse Location

An in-line fuse harness (part No. 1916-8000014) is now available through the MACK Parts
System to retrofit Bergstrom HVAC units manufactured prior to 10/1/02. Whenever a cab
HVAC control panel is being replaced or a HVAC unit is being serviced, the in-line fuse
should be installed.
2

Figure 2 In-Line Fuse Jumper Harness

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SERVICE PUBLICATIONS, ALLENTOWN, PA 18105

MACK TRUCKS, INC. 2003

Procedures for installing this fuse are as follows:

1. Remove the cup holder, if so equipped.
2. Remove the screws that secure the front cover to the unit (one screw on the left-hand
side, one screw on the front and three screws on the right-hand side).
3. Allowing the cover to pivot at the bottom, pull the cover back, then pull it off.
3

Figure 3 Removing HVAC Unit Front Cover

4. Disconnect the 2-wire harness connector from the freeze switch.

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Figure 4 Disconnecting Freeze Switch Connector

5. Install the jumper harness (part No. 1916-8000014) connector to the freeze switch.

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6. Connect the opposite end of the jumper harness (two insulated terminals) to the
connector originally removed from the freeze switch.

Be sure to observe polarity of the two jumper harness wires. The

jumper harness must be connected as shown in the following
illustration.
5

Figure 5 Connecting In-Line Fuse Jumper Harness

7. Test the circuit by starting the engine, then turning the air conditioning system ON to
activate the air conditioner compressor.
8. Reinstall the HVAC unit front cover and the cup holder (if so equipped).
For warrantable repairs, the labor code and maximum labor allowance are as follows:
637 4A BV 80 ...........................................................

0.3 hr.

Time allowed to install in-line fuse in

Bergstrom HVAC unit when control panel is
being replaced or HVAC unit is being
serviced. Does not include take-charge
time.

Mack Trucks, Inc. engages in a continuous program of testing

and evaluating to provide the best possible product. This
program naturally results in design changes and improvements.
Mack Trucks, Inc., like other manufacturers, reserves the right to
make these changes in design, or to make additions or
improvements in its product without any obligation to install them
on products previously manufactured.

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