Rheem Expands Commercial Packaged Heat Pump Lineup
NEW COMMERCIAL PACKAGED HEAT PUMPS: Rheem has introduced new models to its Renaissance Commercial Classic Plus lineup of packaged heat pumps.
ATLANTA — Rheem Manufacturing Co. has expanded its Renaissance Commercial Classic Plus line of packaged heat pumps, introducing units of between 3 tons and 10 tons.
The new units feature up to three stages of cooling and two stages of heat-pump heating, delivering high-efficiency operation to meet the needs of today’s businesses, a press release from Rheem said. The models are engineered to balance ease of installation, serviceability, and reliability to drive comfort and a strong return on investment, the press release said.
The new lineup has models in capacities of 3 tons, 4 tons, and 5 tons that are rated at up to 11 EER2, 16.1 SEER2, and 7.2 HSPF2; and models of 6.5 tons, 7.5 tons, 8.5 tons, and 10 tons that achieve up to 12 EER and 17.6 IEER, plus up to 3.6 COP at 47°F and 2.5 COP at 17°F.
Standard field-convertible airflow, with industry-standard footprints and connections, enable flexible configurations across a wide range of commercial applications, from new construction to replacement projects.
“Today’s contractors and building owners need packaged heat-pump systems that deliver strong results without adding complexity,” said Rosa Leal, director of commercial product strategy and customer experience, U.S. Air, Rheem North America. “This expansion of our Rheem Renaissance line of high-efficiency heat pumps, developed over more than two years, is designed to do exactly that — by combining higher efficiency, flexible installation, and advanced controls to simplify setup, operation, and ongoing service.”
Key features, according to the press release, include:
• Industry-standard footprints and connections that enable straightforward replacement without requiring curb adapters, saving time and project costs.
• Up to three stages of cooling using scroll compressors, a direct-drive variable-speed blower, and MicroChannel coils that provide powerful, high-efficiency performance.
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• A factory-installed unitary controller that comes configured with control sequences to streamline commissioning. It is compatible with universal 24V control and BACnet-, MS/TP-, and IP-native, enabling seamless integration with third-party, cloud-based building automation systems (BAS). Built-in alarms, fault detection, and diagnostics are available through the display.
• Contractor-friendly features like the PlusOne ServiceSmart package, including the Qwik-slide blower, the Qwik-clean drain pan, and the Qwik-change flex-fix filter rack, that support faster, easier maintenance.
Manufactured in Rheem’s factory in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the new units are part of Rheem’s continued investment in high-efficiency commercial solutions that help businesses meet or exceed evolving federal and local building energy-efficiency standards while simplifying setup and long-term maintenance, the company said.
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