How does Park smart work?
ParkSmart works in conjunction with the vehicle’s main HVAC system while the engine is running and independent of the vehicle’s main system when the engine is off. It has a 12-volt electric compressor and condenser fan and a fuel operated coolant heater.
How do you turn on the heat on a Freightliner?
The control panel for the parked HVAC is located on the left side of the rear wall, in the sleeper. It has a temperature-control dial, and a 4-position mode switch. Turn the temperature-control dial to the left for cooling, and to the right for heat.
What is Park Smart APU?
Fully integrated into the vehicle’s sleeper, ParkSmart is a single system solution that replaces traditional auxiliary power units (APUs) for heating and cooling applications.
How much freon does a Freightliner Cascadia take?
3 pounds is the number. If you put 4 pounds in it, it will be overcharged and not work.
Who are the suppliers of the Freightliner Parksmart system?
The system consists of parts and technologies provided to Freightliner by three suppliers; Valeo, Bergstrom and Esper. Due to the differences between normal HVAC systems and the ParkSmart, there is confusion in the field about how the system is designed to work and how it should be serviced.
How does the Parksmart a / C system work?
The vehicle’s charging system recharges the batteries when the engine is running. The ParkSmart unit controls the temperature in the sleeper area with a sensor mounted in the sleeper control panel. The temperature range is from 60 F (15 C) to 85 F (29 C).
What should the temperature be in a Parksmart bunk?
The temperature range is from 60 F (15 C) to 85 F (29 C). After the bunk area preconditioned, with the engine running and the bunk curtain open, the unit is designed to maintain a comfortable bunk temperature for up to 12 hours with the bunk curtain closed. There are three operating modes for ParkSmart: Engine On, Engine OFF, Parked.