“Eliminating mechanical parts, such as belts, pulleys, compressor shaft seals, and vibrasorbers that require service and periodic replacement, reduces service requirements while improving reliability,” said McDonald. “In short, if it’s not there, it can’t break. It’s one of the key reasons we’re able to offer improved warranty coverage for our latest models.”
Warranties for the hybrid Vector 8500 and Vector 8600MT units now include 48-month/8,000-hour major component coverage for the engine, generator, and compressor. This compares with 36-month/6,000-hour coverage on earlier models. Additionally, the APX control’s microprocessor and stepper valve modules are warrantied for 60 months/10,000 hours.
The Vector units continue to offer 12 months of unlimited coverage and 36-month/6,000-hour limited coverage for the entire unit. On the multi-temp Vector 8600MT, basic warranty coverage for the new, smarter remote evaporators has been extended to 36 months/6,000 hours—triple the warranty for prior remote evaporators.
The Vector 8100 engineless unit for stationary cold storage applications also offers improved warranty coverage, with the run-hours limit for 36-month basic coverage and 48-month major component coverage now extended to 10,000 hours.
The Vector platform’s signature E-Drive all-electric refrigeration technology means refrigeration and heating operations are 100% electric. All models can be plugged into an AC electrical supply when parked, providing full refrigeration capacity without engine noise, emissions, or fuel consumption. Over the road, the 8500 and 8600MT units are powered by an on-board generator driven by the unit’s diesel engine, whereas the Vector 8100 unit does not require the engine-generator combination because it is designed for stationary cold storage.
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