i-550 eco Pulse Mobile Welfare Units
Ground Lowering, Anti-Vandal,
Robust and Easy-To-Use Twin Axle Mobile
Welfare Accommodation Unit incorporating a separate office space.

i550
Mobile Welfare Units

Innovative, functional, environmentally efficient and cost effective.

The i550 offers the legendary robustness and ease of use of the Fusion Pulse Groundhog Mobile welfare unit whilst offering an enhanced green environmental solution. Offering upto 100% reductions in carbon emissions whilst generator is not in use.

The i550 is designed to run in summer months without the onboard power unit running. During winter period and night use the power unit will be required, with up to 90% reduction when compared to the fusion pulse welfare unit.

  • 12V air blown heating system & warm water for hand wash
  • 12V LED lighting with PIR
  • Inverter powered sockets with USB connectors
  • Hot drinking water & microwave runs off 12v system
  • 12v coolbox/fridge (optional)
  • Lightweight, anti-vandal and incredibly efficient
  • Huge reductions in fuel usage, carbon emissions and service schedules.
  • Incorporating all the latest environmental and safety technologies, these units are ideal for the ever increasing demands of the hire industry
  • 4 Solar panels with onboard battery charger
  • Fully hot-dipped galvanised chassis
  • Office space
  • Fuel Active system
  • Lowered & secured in 3 minutes

Offering a pleasant & comfortable welfare environment

The irange welfare units from Groundhog are suitable for accommodating eight to ten persons, which provides pleasant and safe working environments, ideal for rental companies and contractors.

The environmental choice

The irange welfare units from Groundhog offers the legendary robust and ease of use of the fusion pulse Groundhog GPO500 whilst offering a green environmental solution.

The i550 Mobile is powered by an on-board battery system enabling, all internal services to run without the need of the on-board power unit. The on-board power unit is only required to charge the batteries and starts and stops as and when battery levels dictate. Ensuring zero loss of power.

 

BATTERY STORES EXCESS POWER
i550 control panel

i550 control panel allows the user to operate the 12v system power including, air-blown heating, warm water for handwash & hot drinking water. The control panel also provides fuel, waste and fresh water tank levels. (Full flush models only)

BATTERY STORES EXCESS POWER
12V LED PIR lighting

12V LED PIR lighting automatically senses movement turning lights on automatically. Situated in the canteen, toilet and generator room.

BATTERY STORES EXCESS POWER
Air blown heating system

The air blown heating and hot water system does not require the generator to run continuously due to the on-board battery system, saving on fuel and servicing costs. Heating outlets set in canteen and generator room.

SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED RUNTIME
SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED FUEL USAGE
LESS EMISSIONS
NO WASTED POWER
ON-BOARD POWER STORAGE SYSTEM

Helping you achieve realistic carbon reduction goals, intelligently.

FUEL COST / CARBON EMISSIONS
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Figures based on units running 5 days per week 10hrs a day. Webasto heating systems will use between 0.1 and 0.2 L of diesel per hour depending on load. As an average it will use 0.1l per hour when in use.

Saves you money

The i550 is designed to run in summer months without the onboard power unit running. During the winter period and night use the power unit will still be required, with a reduction in running of up to 90% reduction when compared to the fusion pulse welfare unit.

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i500 Winter i500 Winter

Providing a secure working environment
All steel construction
All steel
construction

Steel construction forms one of the most secure welfare units on the market.

Ground Lowering Mechanism
Ground Lowering Mechanism

Groundhogs unique lowering system which enables the unit to be secured at ground level when sited. This also enables a safe entry and exit by personnel without the requirement for steps.

Highly secure double lock door
Highly secure double lock door

Steel personnel doors with built in locking mechanism and hidden hinges.

High security window shutters
High security window shutters

The windows are protected by steel shutters, which are locked internally and can only be opened from inside the rest room.

Secure nose cone
Secure
nose cone

The nosecone security cover is a swing operated hood which protects the towing coupling and once locked, prevents the unit from being removed off site.

Secured in less than 3 minutes
Easily towed, one man operation secured and manoeuvred on site.
Fast deployment time means more time on the job, making it the money saving choice of welfare unit for rental companies and contractors.
Unhitch from towing vehicle
operate hydraulics using the push button controls

Push button controls to lower front and rear hydraulic rams

Rams lift unit from ground ready to release axle pins

Rams lift unit from ground ready to release axle pins

Unit is lowered and canopy locked to protect towing facility

Unit is lowered and canopy locked to protect towing facility

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CDM & HSE compliant
The Groundhog Welfare Unit complies with Health & Safety regulations which guarantees certain facilities for contractors working on site.

SAFETY WORKING REGULATIONS

These include sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, access to drinking water, accommodation for drying and changing clothes, and an area for rest and eating.

Groundhog welfare units are supplied with a current electrical installation test certificate.

Sanitary Conveniences
Washing Facilities
Provision for Drinking Water
Provision for Drying Clothing
Facilities for Changing Clothing
Facilities for Rest & to Eat Meals

Seats up to 8+2 people
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Length 5000mm
Length (Inc. Drawbar) 6320mm(L)*
Height (on wheels) 2900mm(L)*
Height (on ground) 2500mm(L)*
On-board Power Unit 2kVA
Unladen Weight 2,600kg*
Possible Gross Weight 3,000kg*
Solar Panel x4 360 Watt
Fresh Water 25 Litres
Waste Water 25 Litres
Underfloor Toilet Waste Tank 200 Litres
Toilet Water Tank under seating 50 Litres
Fuel Tank 32 Litres

i550
Canteen Area
  • Table and bench seating for up to 8 people
  • 12V LED lighting with PIR
  • 12V air blown heating system & warm water for hand wash
  • Hot drinking water system
  • Large stainless steel sink c/w warm water tap
  • Inverter powered socket and USB connection
  • Fresh & waste water containers (25 Ltr cap each)
  • Consumer board c/w RCD & MCBs
  • Carbon monoxide monitor and smoke alarm
  • Microwave
  • 12V Cool box (optional)
Office Area
  • Office table and chair (optional)
  • 12V LED lighting with PIR
  • 12V air blown heating system
  • Inverter powered double socket for use of laptops, printers and phone chargers only
  • Notice and wipe clean board
On-board Power Unit / Warm Room
  • 12V LED lighting with PIR
  • Air blown heating system
  • Coat hooks
  • Ventilation panel
  • 2kVA on-board power unit
  • Access to fuel tank with separate fuel level gauge
    (32 Ltr cap)
  • Fuel Active system
  • Power unit start battery
Toilet Area
  • Eco full flush ceramic toilet
  • 12V LED lighting with PIR
  • Ceramic hand wash basin with warm water tap
  • Liquid soap & paper towel dispenser
  • Toilet roll holder
Internal construction
  • Lined and Insulated in GRP, panels with block insulation inserts
  • Recycled Non-Slip Flooring
External construction
  • Steel profiled panels to side walls and roof.
  • Aluminium sliding Window with steel shutter
  • Steel personnel doors to three separate areas
    (Toilet, Warm Room/Generator and Canteen)
  • Twin axle with unique Groundhog hydraulic system to
    enable the unit to be lowered to Ground level with hand
    held control
  • Hydraulically damped overrun Tow coupling with 40mm
    Eye 50mm ball hitch and jockey wheel (50mm ball hitch optional)
  • Steel nose cone shroud c/w lock to secure whilst lowered on site
  • Threaded bushed set in base rail to enable lifting rings to be positioned for low level lifting
  • Fully hot-dipped galvanised chassis
Road lighting
  • Full LED road lighting which includes front and high level markers.