GRUMMER Active Seat Climate Control: Installation, Benefits, and Compatibility

Working long hours at high temperatures can lead to discomfort and reduced productivity. This is especially true for operators in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and transportation, where the heat can make it more difficult to stay focused and comfortable. 

Active seat climate control is an excellent solution that provides cooling or heating as needed to reduce the burden of prolonged work periods. The Active Seat Climate Control system from GRAMMER, offered by Kramp, provides these benefits with user-friendly features, keeping operators comfortable and supported even under challenging conditions. 

Benefits of Seat Climate Control: Comfort in Hot and Cold Weather 

GRAMMER's climate-controlled seats offer more than just temperature control. With features such as advanced ventilation technology and a responsive climate system, these seats provide tailored comfort for every operator. The integrated cooling and heating functions are particularly beneficial for those working in extreme temperatures, ensuring optimal comfort throughout the workday. 

Impact of Seat Climate Control 

Internal studies conducted by GRAMMER have demonstrated the significant impact of seat climate control on driver comfort. At high temperatures, perceived comfort can quickly decrease—by up to 3 levels on a 10-point scale within just 15 minutes.*  

This demonstrates how quickly discomfort can occur without proper climate control. However, GRAMMER's Active Seat Climate Control system effectively mitigates this issue. After just 10 minutes of climatizing the overheated seat surface (38°C), an improvement in perceived comfort of 1 to 2 levels was indicated.** These findings underscore the importance of maintaining a stable seat temperature to ensure comfort, safety, and driver productivity. 

Benefits of GRAMMER Active Seat Climate Control  

Improved well-being is one of the main benefits of GRAMMER's climate control. The system cools when it's hot and heats when it's cold, ensuring pleasant working conditions. This increased comfort helps drivers stay focused and enhances overall well-being. 

Extended productivity is another significant benefit. The climate control helps prevent mental and physical exhaustion, prolonging productivity and preventing fatigue. 

A reduced accident risk can also be achieved with GRAMMER's climate control. A comfortable seat climate can reduce stress and aggressive behavior while increasing the driver's concentration, promoting safer working conditions. 

The system also leads to fewer missed workdays. By countering muscle pain and chills, seat climate control ensures drivers remain fit to work behind the wheel, reducing the risk of missed workdays. 

Finally, GRAMMER offers an easy upgrade with its custom ventilated retrofit seats for any type of commercial vehicle, making it simple to extend existing seats with advanced climate control functions. 

Upgrade Existing Seats

If you want to enhance comfort without purchasing a new seat, GRAMMER offers seat heating kits for many models, including the Maximo, Compacto, Actimo, and Primo product families. With these kits, you can add seat heating to existing GRAMMER seats. The installation process is straightforward, with easy-to-follow manuals available, allowing you to add the feature without professional help. 

Watch this video to learn how it's done for GRAMMER MSG65 / 75 Series. For the GRAMMER MSG85 / 95 / 97 Series, watch the video here. 

Discover GRAMMER's Range of Climate-Controlled Seats 

GRAMMER offers a variety of climate-controlled seat models in the Maximo®, Actimo® and Primo® series to meet various needs. Below, we dive into the specifications of the different model types with direct links to explore the products in our webshop. 

• Maximo®, Actimo® and Primo® Evolution Models: A premium seat with air suspension actively controlled suspension with automatic electronic weight adjustment and climate control for maximum comfort. 

Explore in our webshop:  Maximo XT Evolution Active, Maximo XT Evolution Dynamic and Maximo Evolution Dynamic

• Maximo®, Actimo® and Primo® Seat Models with passive climate system: With passive seat climate control and standard seat heating, a pleasant working environment is provided in all weather conditions. 

Explore in our webshop: Maximo Dynamic Plus, Maximo XT Dynamic Plus, Actimo XXL, Actimo XL, Prime EL Plus 

• All other Maximo®, Actimo® and Primo® Models: All seat heating systems, whether they are standard equipment, optional equipment, or installed as a retrofit later, provide thermal comfort in the cold season and offer pleasant warmth. 

These seats are designed not only to provide optimal temperature but also to increase productivity by reducing operator fatigue, allowing drivers to focus efficiently on their tasks. 

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Questions? 

For expert advice or more information about retrofitting seats with climate control, contact our specialists. Explore our full range of GRAMMER seats and find a dealer near you to upgrade your seats today.