The Vanair PRO Series Cold Weather Kit readies a PRO Series reciprocating compressor for sub-freezing service with a 12V engine block heater and a compressor oil heater, both wired to the chassis battery. Warming the block eases cold starts, and warming the oil drops its viscosity so the pump comes up smoothly instead of grinding through cold, thick lubricant on winter mornings.
The kit must be installed when the machine is assembled, so order it together with a new compressor such as the PRO 35 with 30 gallon receiver rather than as a field retrofit. It protects starting components and reduces cold-weather wear on engine and pump cheap insurance for mountain and northern fleets running gas-driven air compressors through winter. The full line is on our Vanair compressor page.
- 12V engine block heater maintains block temperature for easier starts in low ambient conditions
- Compressor oil heater reduces oil viscosity for smoother startup and early-run lubrication
- Heaters connect to the chassis battery for a reliable power source
- Must be installed at machine assembly order with the compressor, not as a field retrofit
- Fits Vanair PRO Series reciprocating air compressor packages
- Stocked by Crowder Supply in Denver alongside Vanair PRO Series compressors
Vanair Cold Weather Kit FAQ
Can I add the cold weather kit to a compressor I already own?
No the kit must be installed when the machine is assembled, so order it together with a new PRO Series compressor rather than as a field retrofit.
What does the kit include?
A 12V engine block heater and a compressor oil heater, both wired to the chassis battery. Warming the block eases starting, and warming the oil drops its viscosity for smoother cold startups.
Which compressors does it fit?
Vanair PRO Series reciprocating air compressor packages specify it on the order for any PRO Series machine headed for sub-freezing service.