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Fuel Operated Heaters

Airtronic. Hydronic. Polarn

Heating systems for the perfect climate

With the Eberspächer pre-heaters, you create optimum temperatures in ambulances at all times and in all types of weather – in the driver’s cab as well as in the patient compartment. Only thus can you ensure that patients are transported safely and rescue workers can perform to the full. With the Airtronic air heater, the Hydronic water heater and the Polarn mobile pre-heater, you provide warmth exactly where it is needed.


Airtronic air heaters

Fast, quiet, with capacity to spare

The Airtronic air heater heats fresh air from outside the vehicle. It is distributed quickly and uniformly throughout the passenger compartment via individually positioned air outlets. This is why the Airtronic is especially suitable for heating even large passenger compartments quickly and efficiently. A constant interior temperature can be maintained for an extended period thanks to the low fuel and electricity consumption.

Power range: 2 to 8 kW.

The main benefits:

  • Fast heating of the passenger compartment
  • High heating performance with compact dimensions
  • Stepless heating performance control
  • Integration into the vehicle control unit via CAN/LIN/S+ interfaces
  • Intuitive operation, e.g. using the Eberspächer EasyStart Pro and EasyStart Web control units
  • Compact size – flexible, uncomplicated installation under the floor, under the driver’s seat or in the rear area
  • Installation position can be angled 90° to both sides
  • Service life 5,000 h
  • Protected against dust and sprayed water
  • Automatic altitude adjustment up to 5,500 meters*
    * Depending on variant

Airtronic Ethanol

Ethanol air heaters for ambulances

The Ethanol variants of the Airtronic family combine all professional properties of the fuel or diesel operated variants with the specific requirements for emission-optimized driving. They are almost CO2neutral during operation. The Airtronic Ethanol versions heat the patient compartment very rapidly without compromising the vehicle’s range.

The main benefits:

  • Durable and robust heating performance
  • Fast heating of the passenger compartment
  • Protected against dust and sprayed water
  • Compact size–flexible installation under the floor, the driver seat, or in the rear area
  • Intuitive operation, e.g. using the Eberspächer EasyStart Pro and EasyStart Web control units
  • Integration into the vehicle control unit via CAN/LIN/S+ interfaces

Hydronic S3 water heater

Efficient heating for top performance

When integrated into the vehicle’s coolant circuit, the Eberspächer Hydronic S3 can pre-heat the engine at standstill while pre-heating the driver’s cab. In conjunction with a water operated convector, the patient compartment can also be heated. The Hydronic S3 combines fast pre-heating with stable heating performance and low fuel consumption. As a result, the ambulance is already at an optimum temperature when personnel get in and is ready to go immediately.

Power range up to 5 kW

Additional models with higher heating performance up to 12 kW available

The main benefits:

  • High heating performance with compact dimensions
  • Rapid operational readiness and durability
  • Space-saving installation in the engine compartment
  • Stepless heating performance control
  • Integration into the vehicle control unit via CAN/LIN or CAN/S+ interfaces
  • Intuitive operation, e.g. using the Eberspächer EasyStart Pro and EasyStart Web control units
  • Automatic altitude adjustment up to 3,000 meters
  • Service life 5,000 h
  • Use of residual heat for energy efficient driver’s cab heating when the engine is switched off
  • Protected against dust and sprayed water

Polarn mobile pre-heater

At the right time in the right place

With the mobile, diesel-powered Polarn compact heater, Eberspächer brings heat to where it’s really needed. The perfect solution for rescue operations of all kinds. From providing mobile heat for accident victims and injured persons to emergency heating for tents and containers during operations, Polarn heating technology ensures optimum temperatures.

The main benefits:

  • High heating capacity, fast operational readiness
  • Mobile and versatile at all times
  • For rescue operations of all kinds
  • Low fuel and electricity consumption
  • No maintenance