HVN-400U - Class 2 Cooling Vest
The default for general construction. Ships complete with fans, battery, and cable.
Cooling gear for landscaping and grounds crews
Full sun, all day, moving between sites — with no cooler on the truck and no outlet until you're home.
The heat problem on landscaping job
Landscaping heat has no relief built in. There's no structure to stand under, no shift indoors to break up the day, and the work moves — one property, then the next, then the next, all in direct sun.
A route crew doesn't have a fixed break room or a jobsite trailer stocked with ice. Whatever cooling they bring has to survive the whole day, in the truck, between stops, with no way to recharge or refreeze until they're back at the yard that night.
What's specified for landscaping work
Landscaping and grounds maintenance is less regulated for hi-vis than roadwork, but exposure still matters.
High-visibility: Crews working near roadways, parking lots, or shared vehicle access typically specify ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2. Check your site or municipal contract — some public-facing grounds work requires it explicitly.
Fall protection: Not typically required for ground-level landscaping. If your crew does elevated tree work, ZIPPKOOL garments are harness compatible — the rear opening passes the dorsal D-ring through without interfering with fit.
Power source: No outlet on most routes. The battery has to run the full day on one charge from the yard.
THE CASE FOR IT
Why fan-cooled works on a landscaping route
01
No cooler, no refreeze
A battery charges overnight at the yard — nothing to restock mid-route.
02
It lasts the whole route
No return trip needed to swap a warm pack.
03
Light enough to move in
Fans and battery add little weight to a crew that's constantly walking, bending, and lifting equipment.
04
Works with what they already carry
No added layer over hearing or eye protection.
05
Charges while the truck's parked
Overnight at the yard is the only charging window most routes have — and it's enough.
Where it doesn't belong
ZIPPKOOL isn't right for every job
Near open flame or sparks.
ZIPPKOOL garments are not flame-resistant. Not for use with torches, brush burning, or similar hot work.
Near rotating equipment.
Fans inflate the garment. Around mower blades, trimmer heads, or chippers, switch off and keep it zipped — the same rule as any loose clothing.
In heavy rain.
The battery and cable are not waterproof. Remove electrical components before washing, and don't run the system in a downpour.
It doesn't replace the basics.
Supplements — doesn't replace — hydration, rest, shade, and acclimatization. Full sun with no relief is exactly where those still matter most.
FAQ
Questions we get from safety managers
The specification and compatibility questions that come up most.
Do we need Class 2 or Class 3 for landscaping?
Most grounds work specifies Class 2 if hi-vis is required at all. Check your contract or municipality — some public roadside mowing work requires Class 3.
Will the battery last a full route?
Both battery packs are rated for a full shift on one charge — LIMINI01 up to 20 hours, LI-PRO1U 6–20 hours depending on output level. Charge overnight at the yard.
Is it safe to wear around mowers and trimmers?
Turn the fans off and keep the garment zipped near any rotating blade or cutting head. The same caution applies as with any loose clothing around machinery.
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