Espar offers fuel-operated bunk and engine heaters for trucks and other vehicles to allow drivers to stay warm and pre-heat engines without prolonged idling. Their heaters reduce fleet expenses from fuel consumption and engine maintenance costs associated with idling. Espar's bunk and engine heaters provide drivers with comfort while meeting emissions standards and saving fleets money from less idling.

1. Espar Idle Reduction Solutions
Driving the Green Highway
Idle Reduction Workshop & Exposition, November 1, 2013
Paula Bishop, Manager Transportation & Environmental Affairs
John Bishop, Vice President Market Development
A WORLD OF COMFORT

2. Espar -- Heater Technology Recognized In the Truck Market
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Espar offers fuel-operated heaters for bunk heat and engine pre-heat for a wide
variety of vehicles and equipment from automotive, trucks, buses, to large
construction equipment and military equipment.
Use of ESPAR heaters allow drivers to stay warm and pre-heat the truck engine
without prolonged engine idling. ESPAR heaters do not require any plug in.
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Espar sells to several OE truck manufacturers for installation on new vehicles
International
Kenworth
Peterbilt
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Freightliner
Volvo
Western Star
Espar sells aftermarket heaters for installation on almost any vehicle or equipment
Thermo King Dealers
OEM Truck Dealers
Master Sales Distributors
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2013 / 2

3. Espar – We Are the heat in Popular OE and Aftermarket Systems
Clean
Power
ParkSmart
SmartAir
system
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System
Idle reduction
system
MaxxPower
anti idle
2013 / 3

4. Green, Innovative, & Quality--ESPAR!
•ESPAR heaters -- EPA verified idle reduction technology
•ESPAR heaters -- earned CARB approval
California Air Resources Board--industry standard for low emissions ULEVII
•Espar’s new controllers, Multi Max F-1000 & Digi Max D-1000 were
recognized as one of the top ten new products for 2012
•Espar received the 2013 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award
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5. What’s Wrong With Idling Trucks?
Fleet Expenses Related to Idling Vehicles*
Fuel Consumption
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Diesel engines consume about one gallon of fuel per hour
Maintenance
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Idling results in inefficient combustion, increasing soot-load downstream into after treatment
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After treatment plugs requiring regeneration, burning more fuel to clean DPF of soot load
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Increased regeneration decreases life of catalyst filters costing over $1,000 each
Durability –decreased life of these parts
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Fan clutch, air compressor, belts, idler pulleys, alternator, water pump, turbo injectors, after
treatment exhaust system, air cleaners, and EGR valves
*Information from a major engine manufacturer
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2013 / 5

6. Idling Calculator is
available at
www.Espar.com
You Can Do the Math
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7. Idle Reduction
Saves Dollars—Sleeper Truck
Example:
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Diesel fuel costs $4 per gallon*
Idling consumes approximately one gallon per hour
Idling for 8 hours per night for heat while driver sleeps
Cost $32 per night to idle the truck (fuel only)
120 average cold nights per year
$3,840 cost of fuel used to idle one truck per season
THE FIGURES MAY CHANGE
But the message remains the same
IDLE REDUCTION SAVES BIG DOLLARS
A ‘Fuel Sipper’ – The Espar D2 Bunk heater on medium heat
consumes 0.037 gallons per hour = $1.18 of fuel in 8 hours
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2013 / 7
*US national average
diesel $3.87 on 10/28/13

8. Espar -- Airtronic D2 Bunk Heater
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Weighs only 7 pounds and is about the size of a loaf of bread
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Has four-speeds and air circulation mode for a wider range of operator comfort
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Up to 7,500 BTU of clean comfortable heat
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On medium setting uses only .04 gallon per hour and about as much voltage
as a single marker light
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CARB Approval (D2, D4 & D5)
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Can be serviced without removal from the truck
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Built in safety features for worry-free operation
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Reduces the number of APU engine-on hours for cab heat
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9. Espar -- Airtronic D2 Bunk Heater
Glow pin
Overheat sensor & Flame sensor
Combustion air blower
Integrated control unit
Heat Output
BTU/hr(kW)
7,500
6,150
4,100
2,900
Fuel
Consumption
gal/hr (L/hr)
Diesel 1,2 o Kerosene
0.074 (0.28) Boost
0.061 (0.23) High
0.037 (0.14) Medium
0.026 (0.10) Low
Electric
Consumption
12V model shown
12 or 24V available
On start 8.3 amps
2.8 amps (Boost)
1.9 amps (High)
1.0 amps (Medium)
0.67 amps (Low)
Air Throughput
48 cfm
40 cfm
27 cfm
19 cfm
Weight
5.9 lbs.. (2.7 kg)
Fan
Hot air outlet
Heat exchanger
Air inlet
Combustion chamber
Exhaust outlet
Combustion air
Illustration of Espar’s
AIRTRONIC bunk heater
Fuel metering pump
SERVICE TIP: Readily accessible glow pin and screen allows servicing of the installed unit in the least
amount of time. Modern design keeps maintenance costs to a minimum and allows servicing of many
components without removal of the heater.
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The 13,600 BTU Airtronic D4 is also available in truck kits for units domiciled in extreme weather
areas.
(2.2) Boost
(1.8) High
(1.2) Medium
(0.85) Low
on Boost
on High
on Medium
on Low

10. Espar – “First Class” in Cab Comfort
Espar’s four-speed heater provides a wider range of operator comfort and air
circulation feature for those cooler nights.
Provides comfort -- maintaining desired warmth, eliminating vibration and engine
noise, plus improving air quality.
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11. State of the Art
Espar Airtronic Bunk Heater Controller
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Manually control the operation of the heater
– heating the cab to the desired temperature
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Buttons to select LVD (low voltage disconnect),
run-time limiter, and preventative maintenance
scheduler
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Diagnostic feature displays short description of fault code
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Display LCD screen, 2 LED indicators, and 3 buttons
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User-friendly operation with advanced features
designed by listening to the ‘voice of the customer’
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2013 / 11

12. Espar – Hydronic 5 Coolant Heater
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Internal circulating pump provides engine preheat throughout the engines cooling system
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No plug-ins required which provides for convenience and flexibility.
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Fast advance preheating in 1 to 2 hours -- complete engine warm up for instant vehicle use
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Immediate window defrosting and interior cab warmth
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Minimal power consumption which saves on batteries
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Compact and light weight, these systems are easy to install and won’t affect payload
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Excellent pre-heating capability for combinations of on-board oils or fluids.
Idling damages the
engine from carbon
deposits on valves and
pistons, degradation of
engine oil, and
accumulation of water
and sulfur in the engine
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Espar Heater Systems “First Class” in cab comfort

13. Espar – Hydronic 5 Coolant Heater
Water Pump
Fuel metering pump
Water outlet
Overheat sensor
Combustion blower
Temperature sensor
Diesel 1, 2, kerosene
0.16 (0.62) - High
0.08 (0.30) - Low
Electrical (12v)
Consumption
4.4 amps - High
1.9 amps - Low
234 US gal/hr
against 0.1 bar
(900 l/hr against 0.1
bar)
6.4 lbs.. (2.9 kg)
Heat exchanger
Flame sensor
Combustion chamber
Glow pin
Integrated control unit
Exhaust outlet
Combustion air
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Fuel
Consumption
US.gal/hr (l/hr)
Weight
Fuel inlet
17,100 (5.0) - High
8,200 (2.4) - Low
Water
throughput
Water inlet
Heat Output
BTU/hr (kW)
Espar Heater Systems “First Class” in cab comfort

14. Espar – Hydronic 5 Coolant Heater
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Available for engine pre-heating - engine and fuel pre-heating or engine, bunk
and fuel heating
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Up to 17,100 BTU of clean comfortable heat
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Uses as little as .08 gallon per hour
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CARB Approved
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Circulates coolant so the entire block is warmed
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Built in safety features for worry-free operation
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Available with state of the art proven Multi Max controllers -- the engine is at
optimum operating temperature when the driver arrives
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Helps increase productivity and reduce system wear
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15. State of the Art
Espar Hydronic Controllers
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Multi-Max F1000 is best suited to the needs of a fleet
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Both controllers able to program up to 4 events per day
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Both controllers include diagnostic codes
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Both controllers have programmable LVD, Runtime Limiter,
and Preventative Maintenance Scheduler
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Fleet tested and proven technology with
advanced features designed by listening
to the ‘voice of the customer’
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Multi-Max F2000 offers an LCD screen and
more control for owners/operators
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2013 / 15

16. Service After The Sale!
Espar‘s THANK YOU for your business
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2013 / 16