by Rebecca Walker — October 16, 2009 McQuay has introduced Enfinity console water source heat pumps, designed for in-room installation, which exceed the ASHRAE 90.1 efficiency standard by up to 35 percent, according to the company. The units can reduce energy consumption and operating costs and can qualify for state or federal rebates and earn points to help achieve LEED certification.
Selectable for standard, boiler/tower or geothermal applications, McQuay Enfinity console water source heat pumps use R-410A refrigerant, which has zero ozone-depletion potential and no phase-out date.
Available in a range of colors, the attractive flat- or sloped-top cabinet has one front and two side panels to allow easy access to water connections, components and controls, helping to reduce installed and maintenance costs.
The pumps are equipped with a MicroTech III unit controller with the Open Choices feature to allow stand-alone thermostat operation for easy, low-cost integration with any building automation system using LONWORKS (LONMARK 3.4 certified) or BACnet communications.
A variety of factory-installed piping and valve packages can be selected to further simplify field installation and reduce labor costs. Units are equipped with a removable, non-corrosive polymer drain pan that promotes positive condensate drainage for superior indoor air quality (IAQ). Optional closed-cell insulation is available for sensitive applications to prevent insulation fibers from entering the supply air stream.
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