Tank Style Coolant Preheaters Kim Hotstart Tank Style Coolant Heaters meet any engine heating requirement, regardless of engine size or application. All models classified weather tight All voltages and phases available Most models carry the European CE mark. Kim Hotstart Tank Style Coolant Heaters maintain an engine s operating temperature during downtime and serve as an excellent cold weather starting aid. These heaters mount external to the engine and circulate the coolant through the water jacket.
Coolant is taken from a low point in the cooling system and routed to the heater through a hose.
The coolant is then heated and is pumped by a thermo-siphon process back into an opening near the top of the engine. Under normal conditions all the coolant in the engine will pass through the heater three or four times every hour. A high impact, corrosion resistant heater in 120 volt or 240 volt, single phase in 500 watt to 2000 watt for engines of 150 cubic inch to 700 cubic inch displacement. These heater can be built with their own power cords or can be installed using rigid or flexible conduit. All heaters are available in watertight construction or for Class 1, Group D hazardous locations.