Auxiliary Air Conditioner is designed for day cabs.
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Based on split-system HVAC technology, 7,000 Btu day-cab air conditioning system consists of compressor/evaporator/blower unit that fits between seats and ruggedized external condensing unit that mounts on back of cab or under the truck, and provides 2 hr of cooling without running truck's engine. It uses bank of Group 31 absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries, which replaces truck's existing batteries. System emits no exhaust and fully complies with CARB regulations.
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Dometic Upgrades Battery-Powered HVAC System for Day Cabs
CARB-Compliant System Provides Two Hours of Cooling on Battery Power
RICHMOND, Va. - August 26, 2008 - Dometic introduced a new upgraded battery-powered auxiliary air conditioning system for day cabs last week at the Great American Trucking Show. The day-cab HVAC unit was created in response to a growing demand for cost-effective solutions to reduce idling while waiting to load and unload at terminals.
Based on Dometic's patented split-system HVAC technology, the 7,000-BTU day cab air conditioning system provides two hours of cooling without running the truck's engine. It uses a bank of Group 31 absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries, which replaces the truck's existing batteries. Since the system emits no exhaust, it fully complies with CARB regulations.
The Dometic air conditioning system consists of a compressor/evaporator/blower unit that fits between the seats, and a ruggedized external condensing unit that mounts on the back of the cab or under the truck. The inside unit has a newly designed molded composite cover to protect the unit from spills and to provide noise abatement. It also includes additional multi-directional air vents for maximum comfort. The digital thermostat control panel is mounted on top of the unit for easy driver access. The inside and outside units are connected by flexible refrigerant linesets with reusable quick-connect fittings, which are designed to provide automatic charging to the correct pressures at hookup. No additional charging is needed, and no special tools are required for installation.
The Dometic turnkey package includes a 2,000-watt inverter that converts 12-volt battery output to 115-volt AC power to run the air conditioner, and a powerful 270-amp alternator/regulator that charges the batteries quickly and keeps them fully charged when the engine is running and the truck is moving from terminal to terminal.
"Our engineers are constantly focusing on innovation and product improvement," said Lou Siegel, senior vice president, marketing and strategic business development, Dometic Corporation, Environmental Division. "The upgraded features on the day cab unit are a direct result of this practice."
Dometic has more than 45 years of experience designing and manufacturing rugged and reliable air conditioning products for the toughest environments. Like all the company's products, the new day cab HVAC systems have been thoroughly engineered and road tested. Dometic backs its products with the industry's best factory support and service.
About Dometic Corporation, Environmental Division
Dometic Corporation, Environmental Division (www.dometictruck.com), a business unit of Dometic Group, is a world leader in air conditioning and refrigeration technology for marine, vehicular and other applications. The company's products are marketed under the Dometic, Cruisair, Marine Air Systems, Grunert and Sentry brand names, with a heritage dating back over 45 years. Corporate headquarters and operations are in Pompano Beach, Fla., with operations also in Richmond, Va. Service facilities with factory-trained employees are located throughout the world.
About Dometic Group
Dometic Group is a customer-driven, world-leading provider of leisure products for the caravan, motor home, automotive, truck and marine markets. Dometic supplies the industry and aftermarket with a complete range of air conditioners, refrigerators, awnings, cookers, sanitation systems, lighting, mobile power equipment, comfort and safety solutions, windows, doors and other equipment that makes leisure life more comfortable away from home.
Dometic Group supplies a wide range of workshop equipment for service and maintenance of built-in air conditioning. Dometic Group also provides specially designed refrigerators for hotel rooms, offices, transport and storage of medical products and for wine storage.
Dometic's products are sold in almost 100 countries and are produced mainly in wholly owned production facilities around the world. Dometic has approximately 6,000 employees.
Contacts:
Lou Siegel
Dometic Corporation, Environmental Division
+1 804 559 6434
lou.siegel@dometicusa.com
