Fitting refrigeration equipment on a GAZelle

Which refrigeration unit to choose for a GAZelle

The model is selected according to body volume and temperature range. For a standard GAZelle (3.2 m body, ~10–11 m³) and an extended one (4.2 m, ~14–16 m³), compact units are suitable: Carrier Citimax 280/350/500 engine-driven, Elinge — built-in units, Kaida (Yide) — budget 12/24 V models. For chilling (0…+5 °C) an entry-level unit is enough; for freezing (−18…−20 °C), allowing for Kazakhstan's +40 °C heat, you need a unit with a power margin and a body with 80–100 mm panels. We will select the exact model for your cargo — price your body in the configurator and send us the volume.

Stages and lead times for fitting a refrigeration unit to a GAZelle

Work sequence: 1) checking the body for air-tightness and thermal insulation (active refrigeration requires an isothermal body made of sandwich panels; an ordinary dry-freight box will not do); 2) mounting the condenser on the roof or front wall and the evaporator inside the body; 3) routing the refrigerant lines and fitting the compressor to the engine or a separate drive; 4) charging with refrigerant, commissioning and verifying that the set temperature is reached; 5) preparing the documents for amending the entry in the vehicle registration certificate. Installation time — 5–7 working days depending on the engine model and the unit.

Amending the entry in the vehicle registration certificate after installation

After a GAZelle is converted into a refrigerated van, the design change must be registered — in Kazakhstan this means amending the entry in the vehicle registration certificate (the equivalent of GIBDD registration in Russia). We prepare a full set of documents for the installed superstructure and refrigeration equipment so that the vehicle can be registered without any problems.

New or used GAZelle, new or used unit

We install refrigeration equipment on new and used GAZelles: the GAZelle 3302 and Business, GAZelle Next (including the extended A21R33) and GAZon Next. On new vehicles the GAZ factory warranty is retained — COND is an official body installer. Be careful with used units: a unit taken off another vehicle often comes without a warranty, with a worn-out compressor and sized for a different body volume — the saving at the start turns into repairs and a shortage of cooling in summer. We fit new equipment with a warranty and servicing.