SPECIAL PURPOSE REEFER

SPECIAL PURPOSE REEFER
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Customization In a Class By Itself
Offering extreme versatility, the Everest CL reefer
can be divided into as many as three controlled
temperature compartments and an ambient section to accommodate a variety of hauls. Whether
your operation is in grocery, dairy, multi-temperature, or food service delivery, the Everest CL can
be customized to meet your unique needs.
Let us show you how the Everest CL delivers
dependable quality and superior performance
for the lowest total cost of ownership.
EXTERIOR FRONT FEATURES
The Everest CL features designed-in strength
and minimal maintenance for long lasting performance.
SPECIAL PURPOSE REEFERS
CL Front End Construction
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The Everest CL reefer front end is a combination of traditional
strength and product innovation aimed at reducing maintenance and weight. The fully-welded aluminum refrigeration
unit bracing is supported by four of the frontwall’s six extruded
aluminum Z-post uprights that form the rigid front end. The
use of an aluminum frame in place of a steel frame eliminates
the use of dissimilar metals in the front wall and the chance
of galvanic corrosion.
6" radius corners of .050" aluminum join the frontwall to the
sides and offer puncture resistance and greater durability.
Stainless steel corners are available as an option.
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The Everest CL’s .040" aluminum side sheets are manufactured with 4"/8" corrugation pattern. Flat aluminum side
sheets in .040" and .050" thicknesses are also available.
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Bottom rails are securely fastened with eight 3/8" aluminum
rivets to each I-beam crossmembers. Heavy-duty 3/8"
stainless steel lock bolts are used for additional shear
strength at the coupler and rear frame connections.
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Swing-style front vents are available as an option and are
located on the upper roadside of the trailer. Vents are formed
of expanded vinyl that is easy to clean and feature a double
seal to form a perfect fit and prevent costly leaks. A vent
access system is provided with front vents, consisting of
two steps and a 36" vertical grabhandle.
The front wall design incorporates important protection
features aimed at reducing maintenance costs and
maintaining appearance.
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Air and electrical connections are mounted to the frontwall on a
stainless steel plate for easy access and reduced maintenance.
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A heavy-duty, extruded aluminum impact plate extends full
width across the lower front and wraps around the corners
to the sides to protect from fifth-wheel impact damage. This
aluminum extrusion will not rust, never needs paint and
protects this vulnerable area. Stainless steel lock bolts are
used to securely fasten the bottom rails to the upper coupler.
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Six 2" front wall Zee posts along with the cooling unit frame
ensure uniform stiffness across the entire front width.
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A full width upper coupler with a one-piece .25" main beam
and approach plate made from 50,000 psi steel is standard.
The interior of the upper coupler is fully coated for corrosion
protection.
CL Sidewall Strength
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The side wall construction is a skillful balance between strength
and thermal properties. Standard 1.125" extruded aluminum
J-post uprights provide ample strength without allowing undue
heat transfer. These uprights are optimally spaced to enhance
the performance of the trailer. Uprights are spaced on 24"
centers with 12" centers in high shear zones from the front
and extending behind the landing gear.
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The roof assembly includes standard I-beam roof bows installed on 32" centers. The combined strength of the assembly contributes to less trailer fatigue and greater load support.
CL Undercarriage
CL Front Wall Protection
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and joined to the top rail with an extruded aluminum J-molding. The joint is secured with rivets on 2" centers and a liberal
coating of neoprene is added to seal out moisture.
The Great Dane Model 60 Landing Gear uses a constant mesh
gear box which keeps gears engaged for consistently smooth
shifting. The landing gear construction features a floating nut
design which protects the elevating screw from damage
caused by dock walk. Supported by angle bracing at the front
and rear, the GD Model 60 has a lift capacity of 55,000 lbs.
The mount spreads the load over five crossmembers, and
steel gussets ensure extra support, stability, and strength.
Completing the design, Great Dane’s proprietary replaceable
shock-mounted sand shoes reduce stresses in the mount by
50 percent. Componentry is bolted in place for ease of repair.
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Crossmembers are installed on 12" centers as standard. For
increased strength and longer life, one additional crossmember is located at the rear of the trailer, creating 8" centers for
the last two feet. 5" extruded aluminum I-beam crossmembers
are used in the cargo bay area to increase floor strength and
reduce weight.
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Aluminum end clips are used to protect against corrosion
from the contact of dissimilar metals against the bottom rail
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An additional standard feature, the 6-Year Stemco Platinum
Performance Plus Wheel End System includes Guardian HP
oil seals, PRO-TORQ spindle nuts, and integrated Sentinel
hub caps. The entire system is warranted for 5 years for parts
and labor and includes an additional year of coverage on
parts, which can be extended to 9 years with required
maintenance.
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The Everest CL comes standard with an air-ride suspension
for a smoother ride and increased cargo protection.
CL Roof Construction
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The Everest CL’s aluminum roof coil is manufactured using a
patented corrugation process, which not only adds stiffness
to the structure but also controls the thermal expansion of the
sheet, minimizing the potential for delamination from the
insulation.
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The .032" thick roof sheet is chemically bonded, adding durability and longevity to the roof system. It is tension mounted
CL Side Door Features
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Great Dane's unique side door design delivers unparalleled
performance. With the low-profile blade lock design there
are no protruding hinges or lock rods, so side doors are
protected from damage. Unlike outer lockrods that only provide 2 or 3 points of positive contact, the blade lock design
exerts constant pressure along the full height of the door's
dual compression seals to ensure prevention of air loss.
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Hinges are recessed, yet ensure a full 180 degrees of
door opening.
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Door frames are made of high-yield aluminum alloy
extrusions that incorporate the recessed hinges and lock jams.
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Aluminum extrusions ensure straightness and the entire
construction uses stainless steel fasteners. Steel framing
is usually fabricated and welded which causes warping,
and steel welded frames do not have the sealing potential
of fastened aluminum frames.
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All side doors located in high-stress areas contain partial or
full shrouding. Side doors are engineered for functionality and
durability to prevent corner cracking and misalignment over
the service life. All shrouds are internally located within the
door frame construction. Doors are reinforced along the
exterior of the bottom rail at the corners with stainless or
aluminum reinforcement. The length of the bottom rail is
further supported with stainless or aluminum reinforcing
that extends a minimum of 24” fore and aft of the
door openings.
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EXTERIOR REAR FEATURES
The Everest CL combines
innovation with dependability
for a maximum return
on investment.
SPECIAL PURPOSE REEFERS
CL Rear Frame Construction
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Everest CL rear frames are constructed of satin-finish stainless steel
for maximum strength and minimum maintenance. Resistance to
corrosion and the overall enhanced appearance of stainless steel
increases resale value.
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A stainless steel post cap reinforces the rear frame post and sill protecting the outer impact area. The last two crossmembers at the rear
of the trailer are replaced with a solid 8" shear panel structure for
added strength and absorption of stresses from dock impact.
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The stainless steel buckplate has a 2" bumper channel increasing
the rear frame strength and rubber dock bumpers to help reduce
impact damage.
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The buckplate lamps are fully recessed and protected from loading
dock damage by a stainless steel eyebrow vertically braced with
stainless steel bars between each lamp. A steel light protector box
fully encases the backside of lights protecting wiring and receptacles
from road debris as well as ice buildup. The rear sill lights have a
separate harness secured within the light box for protection without
sacrificing ease of replacement.
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As an option, a sturdy roll-up rear door frame is available for
loading in limited space.
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All rear door hardware is installed with stainless steel bolts.
Lock rods are galvanized steel and incorporate anti-seize bushings
between the lock rod tube and the bearing plates to ensure smooth
operation. Additional design features include rack resistance and
high-torque cam-keeper configuration to provide tight-sealing,
smooth operating doors for the entire life of the trailer.
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Optional swing-style rear vents are hinged on the lower curbside
of the trailer and are formed of expanded vinyl that is easy to clean.
The vent door access has a finished aluminum cover. A double seal
forms a perfect fit and prevents costly leaks.
CL Hinges
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Great Dane’s heavy-duty, extruded aluminum hinge design allows
the rear doors to open fully to the sides and to "break away" in the
event of severe impact. Four hinges per door are standard.
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Hinges are fastened to the rear doors by three stainless steel bolts
making hinge replacement effortless, and the use of phenolic
bushings ensures long-term smooth operation. Anti-theft fasteners
are strategically placed for cargo protection.
CL Rear Impact Guard
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The rear impact guard is designed and tested to conform to all U.S.
and Canadian regulations and is available in stainless steel as well
as carbon steel, and may be welded in place or bolted on for ease
of repair.
The high-strength steel rear impact guard is an integral part of the
rear frame and is secured by a stainless steel attachment channel.
The vertical channels are strongly braced by diagonal supports.
The horizontal tube has a vertical concave surface that creates a
recessed area to protect conspicuity tape from abrasion. It also
features a perforated top surface for traction and capped ends that
extend above the tube for added safety.
CL Access Systems
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The rear access system for swing door applications includes an
intermediate channel with a perforated top surface, where adequate
clearance allows, and a road-side-mounted grab handle.
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Roll-up rear door access systems include a fixed step on the
curbside with a recessed grabhandle in the door frame.
CL Electrical
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The Everest CL’s exterior lighting package comes standard with
Grote’s MicroNova® DOT LED lamps, designed to improve visibility
and service life of the lights. The system also features dual intensity
clearance lights, with an available option for five clearance lights
with outer turn signal.
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The industry’s best wiring harness, the Long-Life Light System
is a maintenance-free, fully modular system backed by a 10-year
warranty. This sealed harness prevents moisture intrusion, is
extremely durable, and combines the flexibility of a custom wiring
system with the reliability and simplicity of a sealed harness.
CL Door Construction
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The Everest CL‘s all aluminum doors are completely sealed, inside
and out, to eliminate moisture intrusion into the insulation. A unique
gasket design provides a triple seal using a dual-lip outer seal with
a separate inner compression seal, locking in refrigerated air.
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The extruded aluminum perimeter of the door opening has an
integral PVC thermal barrier, which not only prevents the gaskets
from freezing to the rear frame, but also reduces heat transfer and
increases thermal efficiency.
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The Everest CL’s rear doors feature four internal lateral braces for
added reinforcement, improving durability and maintaining a flat,
smooth exterior appearance. Minimal skin fasteners enhance the
smooth finish and reduce maintenance time and costs.
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INTERIOR FEATURES
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
SPECIAL PURPOSE REEFERS
Pintle Hooks
The Everest CL offers unique and flexible
compartmentalization for every operation.
Pintle hooks and pintle hook
accessories are available for
larger combination vehicles.
False Ceiling
An optional roll-up door false
ceiling is available when used
in conjunction with a center
divide bulkhead system.
Bulkheads
Moveable bulkheads allow for the simplest
form of multi-temp compartmentalization.
They can be moved or removed quickly to
facilitate various loads and backhauls.
Cargo Restraint Options
Various cargo restraint options
are available, including overlaid
and recessed type-A and type-F
horizontal track. Optional sidewall ‘D’ rings and floor bull rings
are also available.
CL Construction
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Within a temperature regulated press, a computer-controlled
urethane injection process insulates modular roof and side
wall components, producing flat linings and skin with voidfree foam for maximum thermal efficiency.
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Interior sidewalls are lined with PunctureGuard, Great Dane’s
exclusive glass-reinforced, thermoplastic lining designed to
be incredibly strong and lightweight, yet extremely puncture
resistant for extra protection against daily wear and tear. For
maximum interior protection combined with optimal thermal
efficiency, ThermoGuard lining is available.
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Using a less intrusive wedging around the perimeter of the
rear frame offers over an inch more opening width and over
a half inch more height to the rear interior of the trailer.
CL Floor Strength
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Great Dane’s floor system combines the industry’s highest floor
rating with the strongest support features. The aluminum duct
floor is robotically welded full length to seal out all moisture.
The floor’s insulation is further protected from external moisture
by a one-piece thermoplastic sub pan that is extremely impact
resistant. Corrosion protection is enhanced by employing Magnicoated fasteners to install the floor and composite floor sills.
Full-width composite floor sills are located over each crossmember for support. Composite sills lessen the chance of
weld breaks caused when wood sills are crushed or deteriorate due to moisture. Air and electrical lines are routed above
the crossmembers at the outboard edges of the floor sills in
a PVC conduit maintaining the integrity and strength of the
floor. The PVC conduit is capped from below to protect air
and electrical lines against road debris.
Extruded aluminum I-beam inserts extend in nearly four feet
from the rear to reinforce the center 72" of the floor, providing
protection from initial fork truck tire impact. Five .25" thick
dock protector plates are evenly spaced across the rear gutter
to distribute loading stresses, further protecting the rear of
the floor from loading equipment damage.
CL Lining Protection
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Sidewall protection from fork lift and cargo damage is provided
by a 10" high extruded aluminum integral scuffband that
extends full length to the front wall and features a tapered
design with heavy-duty .188” material at the bottom and
graduating to .100" at the top. A heavy-duty option including
.188" thickness full height is available. Additional heights are
available for added sidewall protection.
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Various cargo track options are available for cargo
securement and can be overlaid or recessed at various
heights on the sidewall.
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Fillers are used to secure scuffbands and cargo track to side
wall uprights on 16" or 24" centers the full length of trailer.
This added support helps absorb abuse and impact from
fork trucks and cargo loading.
Reconfiguration
CL Interior Lighting
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Great Dane offers the latest advancements in all LED interior
lighting for better performance, greater illumination and the
ease of replacement. This includes L.E.D. dome and spot
lamps, which improve the visibility in refrigerated trailers.
Installation options include ceiling and side wall placement.
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All interior lamps have return ground wiring, which is routed
through a PVC conduit for reduced maintenance and ease
of repair.
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Interior lighting functions are streamlined using Great Dane’s
unique nose-mounted timer switch, which combines functionalities to eliminate the need for a separate pressure switch.
All interior switches can be used to turn interior lights on or
off, independent of the nose mounted switch. When the trailer
is in motion, the interior lights are off to allow full power to
the ABS system; and lights are turned off electrically from the
tractor’s stop lamp circuit upon the first brake application,
rather than by air pressure when the parking brake is released.
Entry and Egress
Various types of steps, ramps and platforms are available.
The versatility of reconfiguration allows maximum
productivity. Using center partition bulkhead systems with a dual evaporator host unit and remote
evaporators, the total inside area can be divided
between as many as three controlled temperatures
and an ambient section. This achieves precise
control of temperatures, while providing extreme
flexibility to reconfigure for various types of hauls.
Door Switches
Electronic door switches shut
down the reefer unit in noncooling situations to save fuel
and lower maintenance costs.
Logistic-Style Uprights
A-punched logistic posts on
4" vertical centers are optional.
Remote Evaporator
Flooring Options
Several flooring options are available including medium and
heavy-duty duct floors and cargo floors with smooth and
safety-grip surfaces.
Liftgate Prep
Liftgate installation preparation is available,
including rail-lift and tuck-away options.
Various remote evaporator
locations and combinations
as well as various evaporator
guards are available.
PACKAGE OPTIONS
ThermoGuard is the only liner that helps maintain
insulation performance for the life of the trailer.
Exclusively from Great Dane, this glass-reinforced,
thermoplastic liner helps maintain the thermal efficiency
of the trailer, reduces cooling unit run-time, helps maintain
excess cooling capacity, and reduces fuel consumption.
SPECIAL PURPOSE REEFERS
Total Protection Package
In addition to already standard Everest CL features such as a
rust-resistant stainless steel rear frame, Grote’s™ MicroNova®
DOT lamps and completely sealed, moisture-proof Long Life
Light System, Great Dane’s complete package of comprehensive
corrosion prevention solutions includes options to enhance
a trailer’s image by delivering superior protection against
equipment deterioration.
With several package options available,
the Great Dane Everest CL can be further
enhanced for unique operations.
The Total Protection Package includes:
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The metallized layer in Great Dane’s
patented multi-layer design helps
maintain a trailer’s thermal
efficiency as it ages to
extend its useful life.
CorroGuard®
Great Dane’s exclusive spray-in-place thermoplastic coating on
suspensions and support gear for superior long-term protection
from rock and stone impingement, and chemical resistance to
current de-icing chemicals and road hazards.
Widespread Tandem Package
Aluminum Wheels
Including a patented treatment, which penetrates the aluminum and
becomes an integral part of the wheel, resisting corrosion.
Most common for truckload applications, a widespread tandem axle
configuration is available on Everest CL reefers. This package allows for an
increase of the allowable legal weight per trailer axle, providing flexibility
of load placement and the potential for higher cargo loads.
CorroGuard
P R O T E C T I O N
A key component of Great Dane’s
Total Protection Package
Tridem Axle/Suspension Package
Everest CL reefers are available with a tridem axle configuration and air-ride
suspension package for operations where weight laws permit added payload
through weight distribution.
Great Dane looks forward to assisting you with all your trailer needs.
We’re dedicated to serving you now and in the future. Whether you are
seeking new or used trailers, or convenient maintenance or service,
we’re here for you. Let us prove it.
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