Thermo King announces CARB Compliance Plus promotion

Thermo King announces CARB Compliance Plus promotion

Thermo King's CARB Compliance Plus promotion helps customers achieve California Air Resource Board compliance through 2019 while upgrading their systems with the company's Smooth Air Blower fuel-saving technology.

Thermo King has launched a CARB Compliance Plus promotion to help customers achieve California Air Resource Board (CARB) compliance through 2019 while upgrading their systems with Smooth Air Blower fuel-saving technology.

The Thermo King CARB solution provides a low lifecycle costs with reduced fuel consumption and predictable maintenance requirements, the company said.

The Smooth Air Blower can be installed on existing Thermo King SB and SB+ trailer units to realize the efficiency gains of the new SB-230 unit design, according to the maker. The Smooth Air Blower has improved efficiency and can lower fuel usage by up to 7%, increase unit capacity by up to 4% and improve pulldown time.
 
Each CARB engine and retrofit kit purchased will include a free Smooth Air Blower Kit, one-year extended engine warranty (for a total warranty period of three years) and a 3,000 Extended Maintenance Interval Filter Kit for the first preventive maintenance service. Additionally, an X430 remanufactured compressor can be purchased and installed with the CARB engine to qualify for a free one-year extended warranty (for a total warranty period of three years).
 
Eligible systems must be ordered by Dec. 15, 2012 and installed by Jan. 31, 2013.

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