Mantis 175 APU

TRUCK APU

Engine:                       3-cylinder Isuzu water-cooled 
                                      Diesel engine
Truck APU Weight:  440 Lbs
APU Dimensions:    24" W  x  29.5" H  x  29" D
Warranty:                   2 year / 4,000 hours
Environmental:         U.S. EPA Tier II Emissions 
                                      Compliant
Bio-diesel:                  20% Max
Fuel Consumption: 0.25 gal/hour

HVAC Dimensions:  18" W  x  9" H  x  13" D
Air Conditioning:      32,000 BTU's
Heating Output:        35,000 BTU's
Evaporator Output:  650 cubic feet / min
Refrigerant:                R-134a







17.5 Kilowatt Truck Auxiliary Power Unit
  1. One Piece Steel Frame
    • No welds in frame to stress and fail
    • Made from quality American 1018 steel plate
    • Engineered flanges to provide added strength
    • Angular motor mounts
    • Dual mounting options – thru or over frame
    • Motor positioned inboard to reduce cantilevered stress
    • Tough, scratch and rust resistant coating
  2. Upper Cover
    • Aluminum Diamond Plate
    • Recessed ABS UV resistant handles
    • Four heavy duty rubber latches
  3. Steel Lower Cover
    • One piece construction
    • Tough, scratch and rust resistant coating
    • Easily removed for service access
  4. Fully Enclosed Motor and Radiator
    • Strong and reliable three cylinder Isuzu engine
    • Low RPM operation for increased life
    • Four angular motor mounts with 1” thick isolators
    • Muffler positioned outside enclosure under frame rail
    • Automotive grade radiator
    • Powerful 14” electric fan to increase cooling capacity
    • Components protected within the enclosure
    • Industrial quality seals to improve and control air flow
    • Remote condenser for improved airflow & heat transfer
  5. Serviceability
    • Short, direct coolant hoses allow for better access
    • Oil filter mounted directly to engine
    • Window in frame simplifies draining used oil
    • Individual bulkhead plates for easy access and service
  6. Solid State Electronic Controller
    • 3 Automatic modes:
      --Standby mode-- for monitoring and charging batteries
      --Intermittent mode-- will run APU as need for (heating, cooling, & battery charging) 
      --Full Time mode-- will run APU anytime the truck is turned off.
    • Reliable, proven solid state 3 wire motor control
    • Totally sealed for any mounting location
    • Simple one button start / stop
    • Programmable start sequence including glow plugs
    • Automatic shutoff for overheating or low oil pressure
  7. Reliable HVAC System
    • Proven evaporator
    • Proven digital thermostat and automatic fan control
    • High quality compressor
    • 3 speed fan
  8. Wiring Harness, Cables and Hoses
    • All wire joints soldered, no crimped splices
    • A/C charge ports conveniently located for easy service
  9. General Construction Techniques
    • Service fasteners have thread locking characteristics
    • Fasteners class 8.8 -800 MPa min. (150ksi min.)
    • All steel components zinc plated or e-coated
    • Exposed steel surfaces coated
    • Fully designed in 3-D CAD (Solidworks)
    • Design verified using COSMOS for FEA (finite element analysis)