The RP17AY system is a variable-speed, inverter-driven air-source heat pump using R-454B refrigerant, designed for universal replacement applications with high seasonal efficiency.
US-based heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) and water heating products provider Rheem has launched a new heat pump for residential applications.
“Engineered for universal installation compatibility, the unit pairs easily with nearly any R-454B HVAC system, offering a solution for common replacement and new construction,” the manufacturer said in a statement. “The RP17AY heat pump can also be installed with nearly any indoor component as a universal replacement with minimal modifications, using Rheem’s system control algorithm.”
The system measures 991 mm x 908 mm x 908 mm and weighs 125 kg.
The new product offers nominal capacities from 2 to 5 tons, covering a cooling range of approximately 22,000 to 57,000 British thermal units per hour (BTU/h), with the largest model delivering 60,000 BTU/h of nominal cooling capacity. The system operates on a 208/230 V, single-phase, 60 Hz power supply and uses an inverter-driven twin rotary compressor with variable-speed modulation from roughly 35% to 100%, supported by a brushless direct current (BLDC) condenser fan motor.
