The Studebaker Climatizer is a fresh air heating and ventilating system.
Fresh air passes through an air duct and then through the Climatizer
heater core. The warmed air is discharged forward and rearward from
below the front seat and spreads uniformly through the car interior.
The Climatizer heat output is thermostatically controlled so that you
may select the degree of heating desired and be assured of its remaining
constant until you reset the control. Pushing or pulling the control
regulates a thermostat which in turn controls the flow of water through
the heater coils. The further outward you pull the control, the warmer
will be the hot air output of the Climatizer.
When the engine cooling water is cold and the control is in the closed
position, the thermostat permits a full flow of water into the heat core
until the temperature at the thermostat unit (just above the accelerator
pedal) reaches approximately 70° F. (21° C.). As the water gets warmer,
the thermostat will maintain that temperature. If you desire more heat
in the car, pull the Climatizer control. After using the Climatizer a
few times you will find the position of the control that gives you the
heat in the car which best suits your comfort. Further regulation of the
control will be unnecessary.
If you wish to obtain maximum heat flow in extremely cold weather, pull
the handle to its full “out” position. This will lock the valve open
until you push the handle forward.