Thermo King Corp. announced the addition of a controller with more programmability to its TriPac hybrid auxiliary idle reduction and temperature management system (APU).
The company said this latest feature, standard on all new TriPac systems, adds selectable functions that allow the driver or fleet to select the parameters that the system will automatically control after a tractor on/off cycle. The system can now be programmed to monitor battery and coolant temperature only after the tractor on/off cycle, or, if the driver/fleet prefers, the system can also monitor cab temperature and automatically maintain the previously selected set point, Thermo King said.
The addition of this feature resulted in part from customer comments, which indicated that some fleet managers wanted to ensure that the APU systems wouldn’t accidentally be left running during down times or over weekends.
Thermo King also announced a fall rebate promotion on Espar heaters. Customers can qualify for rebates of up to $1,000 when they purchase qualifying quantities of select Espar heaters from participating dealers through Dec. 31, 2009.
Orders can be for any combination of eligible heaters, with rebate amounts dependent on the quantity purchased. There is a limit of one customer rebate per month.
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