Operation

Efficient operations features heavily with the Tempest.

Glycol Use Reduction – The use of AirFirst^® allows the reduction in glycol consumption of 30% to 70% depending on conditions.

Lower Fuel Consumption – The use a single fuel efficient engine has been demonstrated to utilize less than half of the fuel of some competitive deicers.

Purpose Built Chassis – The chassis was designed and built specifically for deicing. The deicer has a “ring of steel” construction with maximum stability, easy access maintenance and integrated deicer controls. The use of a single, efficient engine provides ample power for driving and deicer modes.

Excellent Maneuverability – The use of hydrostatic drive and dynamic braking allows very precise control, high torque and no need to use air brakes at low speeds, which results in eliminating jerking for operators in the boom. This provides excellent maneuverability near the aircraft and less movement of the truck.

Ergonomically Positioned Controls – The controls are ergonomically positioned to assist in providing better deicing operation. They are integrated into the deicer console for easy access by the operators.

Deicing Flexibility – The Tempest is one of the only deicers which allow the operator to deice below the wing from an enclosed basket. This is especially important with one-person drive operations. In addition, unlike some deicers, no “special vehicle” is required to deice the aircraft undercarriage.

• Anti-ice Fluid Application – The Tempest with AirFirst is one of the only deicers approved by the FAA for Type IV anti-icing fluid application with air assist in the U.S.