Hammond Air Conditioning has developed Arctic BREEZE Truck AC — a battery powered cooling system available for both sleeper and day cabs. Arctic BREEZE systems come in a boxed kit with all necessary components included and can be installed in 5-6 hours. “Unlike diesel-powered auxiliary power units, this system is quiet, vibration free and uses sustainable energy resources,” says Jeff Lemon, Hammond’s senior system designer.
“Not only are Arctic BREEZE systems cost efficient with a potential payback in less than 12 months, they’re quiet, environmentally-friendly and emit zero emissions,” says Lemon. “No one will be knocking on your drivers’ doors asking them to turn off their APUs.”
Designed to maintain the overall temperature of the truck cab once the engine has been shut down, the Arctic BREEZE cooling system draws 45 amps and provides 6,800 BTU of cooling with airflow of 180 CFM. Based on a duty cycle of 50 percent to 60 percent, the system consumes only 350 watts per hour on average. Powered by up to six 12-volt truck batteries (batteries are not included with the system kit), the Arctic BREEZE system keeps drivers cool and comfortable from 10 to 12 hours, depending upon the time of day, truck color, window tinting and how many accessories are running. Systems come with a battery protection switch that automatically shuts off the air conditioner at 12.2 amps, ensuring that your drivers will always have plenty of power to turn over their trucks’ engines.
Made of 1/8-in. aluminum, the compressor/condenser box can be mounted directly behind the cab or hung off frame rails with the included universal brackets. A battery box with all necessary universal brackets for external mounting is an optional item. The system evaporator can be mounted on a shelf, directly on the back wall of the cab, or in a storage compartment, the maker said.
Depending on your drivers’ idling practices, where your units are located and the nature of the trucks in your fleet, the payback period for an Arctic BREEZE system can be somewhere between 6 to 12 months, its maker said. “This system will give fleets the opportunity to provide their drivers with a good night’s sleep and enjoy substantial savings at the same time,” says Lemon.
“Hammond Air Conditioning is excited about the new Arctic BREEZE Truck AC system and we are pleased to offer it to the trucking industry, such a vital part of our economy, during these trying times of increasing legislation and rising fuel costs,” says Lemon.
For more information about Hammond Air Conditioning, visit http://www.hammondac.com or telephone: 1-800 267-2665.
