The vertically configured ExpertAire™ dehumidifier is based upon the design and performance of the company’s horizontal ExpertAire™ system. The primary advantage of the vertical series is said to be its smaller size; the reduced footprint makes the vertical units a fit for tight spaces and small mechanical rooms.
The TL15-B gasketed plate heat exchanger is designed for applications that require a high demand for thermal efficiency in both heating and cooling duties where there is a need for a close temperature approach and large temperature change. This includes pressure breakers, district cooling interchangers, and heat recovery.
The iComfort™ is a Web-enabled central thermostat management system based on the company’s fully featured thermostat product line and Autani’s HVAC energy management technology. It enables multiple thermostats to be wirelessly networked and provides an easy-to-use Web-based dashboard.
The long wave infrared heater reaches its highest temperature in 27 seconds. It converts 94 percent of the energy it uses into heat by infrared luminescence. The heaters heat objects directly without heating the air in the environment and without causing energy waste.
The Tour and Andersson calibrated balancing valve is available in 14- and 16-inch (350 and 400 mm) sizes for use in large-diameter applications with high flow requirements. The valves offer precise flow measurement, precision flow balancing, optimized energy efficiency, and reduced energy costs, says the company.
The welded boot tee, designed for use in venting Category II, III, and IV gas-fired boilers and water heaters, is available in 5- to 24-inch diameters. They are designed to facilitate flow and minimize backpressure. Welding eliminates the need for sealant on the seams, which deteriorate over time, says the company.
The Altherma heating-cooling and hot-water system is an air-to-water heat pump system. Most of the heat - 66 to 80 percent - generated by the unit is from the air. Through its thermodynamic cycle, the heat pump pumps heat from the outside air, even at a temperature of -4°F, and uses it through a water distribution system.
The manufacturer’s HVAC product lineup comes with the Comfort Commitment™ best-in-class warranty, provided by Tradewinds Distributing Co. LLC. Some models have a warranty that features limited lifetime unit replacement. The air conditioners have capacities ranging from 1.5-5 tons and offer 14-18 SEER.
Both Metalaire LonMark®- and BACnet-ready DDC controls are shipped from the factory, addressed and ready to install. This option offers an alternative to the old method of shipping controls to the factory to be wired and shipped to a jobsite for setup, which can result in extensive lead times and coordination issues.
The Copeland Scroll® ZRK5 compressor is designed for residential and light commercial air conditioning applications. The unit, for U.S. aftermarket service applications, is optimized for R-22, as well as R-407C. The compressor consolidates the Copeland Scroll unitary service offering from 51 to 12 basic models.