RICHMOND, Va. – March 27, 2008 – At the Mid-America Trucking Show, Dometic Environmental Corporation is showing a new family of redesigned auxiliary air conditioning products to meet the growing demand for idle-reduction systems in the North American trucking market.
The new truck HVAC systems, based on Dometic’s patented split-system HVAC technology, consist of a redesigned compressor/heater/evaporator/blower (CHEB) unit, which mounts inside of the truck, and an external compressor/fan (CF) unit, all running on Dometic’s new Qt-series digital controls. The inside and outside units are connected by precharged, reusable refrigerant linesets with quickconnect fittings.
The new CHEB and CF units are made with powder-coated aluminum covers to present a more attractive appearance and resist corrosion. The CHEB has been engineered to minimize compressor noise inside of the truck. The low-profile CF unit, which can be mounted horizontally under the truck or vertically on the back of the sleeper, has been re-engineered reducing its size and weight. The Qt Control/Display panel provides for easy intuitive operation, and can be programmed for fleet and owner/operator power-saving preferences.
The split HVAC systems run on 115 volt AC power, which can be supplied by a bank of batteries, an onboard auxiliary power unit (APU) or shorepower. They are available in 7,000 BTU, 10,000 BTU and 14,000 BTU capacities.
“We are committed to a program of continuous product improvement to make sure our systems meet the demanding requirements of the trucking industry,” said Lou Siegel, senior vice president, marketing and strategic business development for Dometic Environmental Corporation. “These new upgraded split systems are based on feedback from our customers and the results of extensive road testing over the last ten years.”
For more information, contact:
Lou Siegel, Senior Vice President
Dometic Environmental Corporation
+1 804 559 6434
lou.siegel@dometicusa.com
James Rhodes
Rhodes Communications
+1 757 451 0602
jrhodes@rhodescomm.com
About Dometic Environmental Corporation:
Dometic Environmental Corporation, 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.