HOTSTART Products Meet UL C/US Requirements

SPOKANE, WA - Engine pre-heaters offered by Kim Hotstart Mfg. have been approved for a listing by Underwriters Laboratory (UL). Electric engine pre-heaters rated 0.4kw - 12kw are now UL listed to Canadian/United States safety standards (File #E230789). Engine oil heaters and thermostat controls also meet requirements.

The complete line of HOTSTART® in-block direct immersion heaters ranging from 0.4kw - 1.5kw are UL C/US listed. Available in 120v or 240v, in-block heater models are designed to fit most engine applications. Tank type pre-heaters listed UL C/US are available in three designs. The TPS product line covers the range from 0.5kw - 2kw. Model CB and SB heaters are rated 1.5kw - 3kw. The CL and SL models are applicable for heating requirements ranging from 3kw - 6kw. For larger displacement engines, HOTSTART® offers the CSM circulating heating system rated 3kw - 12kw. Both single and three phase configurations are UL C/US listed. The CSM is a turnkey system incorporating an adjustable thermostat, circulation pump and all necessary electrical controls.

HOTSTART® products are listed by UL to standard 499 and meet requirements for installation on any UL 2200 listed generator set as well as any UL558 listed industrial truck.

About HOTSTART

Company (www.kimhotstart.com) is a leading developer and manufacturer of diesel engine block heaters. The company was established in 1942 with the original patent for engine coolant heating. Today, the HOTSTART® product line includes coolant heaters, oil heaters, air heaters, battery pads and wraps, controls, harnesses and complete systems. These products are used on diesel engines to provide easy starts, immediate full power, reduced engine wear, reduced emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Applications include standby generator sets, locomotives, equipment/machinery, gas pipeline compressors, heavy duty trucks and marine. Kim Hotstart is headquartered in Spokane, Washington and is certified to ISO 9001-2000.