Autonomka on "Gazelle": description, characteristics, installation and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

As you know, the quality of the interior heater on domestic cars leaves much to be desired. And if you can put up with this problem on passenger cars, then on commercial vehicles - no. After all, sometimes you have to transport goods over long distances. Some are finalizing the standard stove, but the result does not exceed expectations. The most correct choice is the installation of autonomy. It is also installed on the Gazelle. Well, let's look at what this element is and how to install it.

Characteristic

An autonomous heater (or in the language of drivers “hair dryer”) is a device used to heat the cab, as well as the engine. In the latter case, the "hair dryer" is called a preheater. The autonomy itself is a small device measuring 25 by 20 centimeters.

Installed in the cabin or in the engine compartment. It is a separate, autonomous engine. Usually runs on diesel. But some put gas autonomy on the Gazelle. Additionally, a timer is placed in the cabin, thanks to which the device is programmed. On expensive Webasto models, the launch can be done from the key fob, remotely. The heater is powered from the on-board network of 12 or 24 volts. Fuel for combustion is taken from a tank or from a separate container (usually a small, 10-liter plastic tank). Thus, when the mixture is burned, thermal energy is generated, which is then sent to the passenger compartment. The car engine itself can be turned off. Autonomy is a parking heater and works regardless of the standard stove or engine. By the way, the exhaust gases are discharged through separate pipes to the outside. Thus, the driver receives clean and warm air in the cabin.

Varieties

Autonomy on the "Gazelle" can be different. There are several types of heater data:

• Dry.
• Wet.

Dry autonomy is a cheaper version of the heater. However, this "hair dryer" is deprived of the function of heating the engine. It does not connect to the internal combustion engine cooling system. Therefore, during operation, it only heats the interior or cabin. Reviews say that this type of car is not suitable for diesel cars. Therefore, it is reasonable to install it only on the Gazelle with ZMZ and UMZ engines. Although some bet on Cummins. But in this case, the system will not be preheated. The motor is harderstart in frost.

Wet Autonomy

They are installed mainly on heavy trucks. Their peculiarity is that they interact with the coolant (hence the characteristic name) of the engine. During operation, heat is generated to heat not only the cabin, but also the motor itself.

Experienced motorists know how hard it is to start a diesel engine in severe frost. After all, not only diesel fuel thickens, but also oil. It is very difficult for the crankshaft to turn in such conditions. An autonomous heater is able to increase the temperature of the engine up to 40 degrees Celsius. This is a significant plus for diesel cars.

Producers

Main manufacturers of wet cars:

• Webasto.
• Ebersprecher.

Additionally, the systems can be equipped with a GSM-module with the ability to program the launch of the autonomy. But the trouble is that the cost of such heaters starts from 50 thousand rubles. And if for a truck tractor of the Volvo type this is a small expense, then for a small-tonnage Gazelle it is a significant waste of money. In addition, the volume of the cabin they have is different. And Webasto mainly produces autonomy for 2-3 kilowatts. As practice has shown, one and a half kilowatts of energy is enough for the Gazelle. The question arises: which autonomy to choose?

Planar

This is the Russian analogue of "Webasta". For the Gazelle, an autonomy from the 2D series is ideal. Reviews note that this model perfectly heats the cabin even at -30 degrees. The initial cost of suchheater is 22 thousand rubles.

Additionally, the model can be equipped with a GSM modem. If this autonomy is installed on a Gazelle with a diesel engine, it should be understood that this “hair dryer” is dry and is not a starting heater. Nevertheless, the device does an excellent job with its main function - cabin heating. Autonomy, installed on the Gazelle, has the following technical characteristics:

• Maximum power - 1.8 kilowatts.
• Fuel consumption - 240 milliliters per hour.
• The volume of heated air is 75 cubic meters per hour.
• The fuel used is diesel.
• Rated power - 12 or 24 V.
• Start mode - manual.
• Total weight - 10 kilograms.

Package

Planar 2D includes:

• Auxiliary heater.
• 7 liter fuel tank.
• Control panel.
• Connections, hoses and fasteners.

Autonomy is installed on the Gazelle with your own hands or in a service center.

It is recommended to install in specialized workshops. Do-it-yourself installation will automatically void your warranty. Fortunately, those who sell such heaters also produce installation. You can put a "hair dryer" right on the spot. In time, it takes no more than four hours. The installation cost does not exceed five thousand rubles. Below we will look at how the installation is done.

How to install autonomy on the Gazelle?

First you need to decide on the place. Where is the autonomy usually installed on the Gazelle? Often it is hidden under the passenger double seat. So it needs to be taken out. This seat is mounted on four studs with bolts. We need a key for 10 (preferably with a ratchet). Do not forget to put all the washers and nuts in a separate box and take the seat out.

The chair is moderately light, so you can handle it alone. Next, we bend part of the floor upholstery and drill several technological holes. They must correspond to the outer diameter of the tubes that go to the fuel supply and exhaust gases. Then we connect the tank. It can be placed between the cabin and the booth - this is the cleanest place. But make sure that normal access to the filler neck is provided after installation.

Next, we lay the fuel hoses and, passing through the holes created, connect them to the autonomy. Now the electrical part remains. You need to apply "plus" and "minus" from the battery. Wires are laid under the floor. Near the gearshift lever there is a joint of the floor covering - between it we draw a cord. It is displayed to the battery through a small hole in the lower right side of the cab. If you look from the side of the engine compartment, it will be located immediately behind the battery (slightly higher and hidden by an elastic band). The timer is connected according to the scheme, which is indicated in the instruction manual. Myselfthe block is brought up and attached to the rear wall (between the driver's and passenger's seats). If you have a sleeping bag installed, you will need a corrugation with a length of at least two meters. It is important that it is heat-resistant: the air from the autonomy is very hot, and the plastic can melt. We connect the corrugation through the splitter and pull it onto the sleeping bag. A hole of the appropriate diameter is made in the roof. The corrugation is laid at the right edge of the passenger seat. This is how the autonomy is installed on the Gazelle. It remains only to install the regular seat in place and fix it on the same nuts.

Conclusion

So, we found out how the autonomy is installed on the Gazelle and what this element is for. An autonomous heater is a very useful thing for a truck. With it, you will forget the eternal problems with a regular stove, since the power of the "hair dryer" will be enough for your eyes.