Residential High Efficiency Heat Pump Water Heater

This model has a 3.4 COP (coefficient of performance)

For every 1,000 watts consumed it will provide 3,400 watts of heat.
Your existing electric water heater 1,000 watts in 1,000 watts out.

      

The R106K5 Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) is an energy-saving appliance that heats water by extracting heat from the surrounding air. The integral refrigeration system also captures the heat generated by the compressor motor and the refrigeration compression cycle, and adds that to the sensible and latent heat extracted from the surrounding air.

Potable water is circulated through the R106K5, heated and returned back into the tank of a conventional electric water heater. The electric water heater must have operating thermostats and a maximum 4.5 KW (4500 Watt) heating element, rated for a 240 V-1 phase-60 Hz electrical circuit.

The electric water heater tank will provide hot water storage while the tank thermostat controls the operation of the heat pump and the resistive heat elements provide back-up heating. The R106K5 recovers about 23 gallons per hour and can provide a tank temperature up to 125°F. A Selector switch is located on the front of the unit that will accommodate manually switching the system into By-pass mode (using the tanks electric resistive heating) in the event of a heat pump system problem or to turn the system off for no water heating. When installed correctly, the system will not operate in Heat Pump and Electric Resistive Heating simultaneously.

Description:

The R106K5 is an add-on heat pump water heater. It is designed to be mounted on top of a standard electric hot water heater and requires no additional wall or floor space. It is a high capacity machine intended for larger families or those with greater than normal hot water demand.

The R106K5 uses 40-70% less electricity than standard electric hot water heaters, and provides cool dehumidified air as it operates. When installed to replace a fossil fuel heater it eliminates harmful fossil fuel emissions.

The R106K5 is typically installed in basements, garages, workshops or large utility closets.

Features:

· Selector switch for three modes of operation - heat pump, off (vacation mode), or electric resistance heater.

· Automatic conversion to electric heating (using storage tank elements) in a fault condition.

· Heat pump can be removed for servicing without a long interruption of the hot water supply.

(The water heating is then performed by the resistive elements.)

· High refrigerant pressure protection. Unit will turn off and switch to electric resistance heating in a high pressure condition.

· High Ambient Protection - With this option, the unit will turn off and switch to resistance heating prior to a high pressure trip. It will return to heat pump mode when ambient temperatures drop.

· Low ambient temperature protection. Unit will turn off and switch to electric resistance heating to prevent evaporator freezing.

· Freeze Protection. - When the ambient approaches freezing, this option circulates hot water from the tank through the R106K5 to prevent freezing (bursting) of the water lines inside the unit.

Specifications:

Performance Data

(Based on the DOE efficiency testing ambient conditions of: 67.5°F, 50% RH and 58°F entering water temperature.)

C.O.P.: 3.4 (Avg. when going from a 58°F tank to a 125°F tank.)

Heating Output: 12,500 Btu/hr (nominal)

Cooling Capacity: 8,800 Btu/hr

Dehumidification Capacity: 1.6 Pints/hr

Recovery Rate: 23 gph at 125°F tank temp.

                           26 gph at 115°F tank temp.

Water flow rate (internal): 2.0 gpm

Sound level: 62 db(A) at 5 feet

Maximum tank temperature: 125°F

Ambient Temperature Operating Range

Minimum Operating Temp:  45°F +/- 2°F ( Areas with high humidity may cut out at higher temperatures.)

Maximum Operating Temp: Maximum Air Temperature: 100°F (43°C)

This can be extended to 110°F if water temperature is limited to 120°F (49°C).

Water Temperature

Maximum Tank Water Temperature: 125°F (52°C)

Dimensions:  

Height: 20"
Width: 22" Dia

Voltage: 230v

Amps: 7 (full load amps)

Voltage: 208v

Amps: 8 (full load amps)

Unit Weight: 85 lbs
Shipping Weight: 100 LBS

Installation Requirements (view manual)

Electic Water Heater (Not Included): The R106K5 works in conjunction with a standard electric water heater and uses the water heater thermostats and storage tank. It also uses the upper heating element for backup operation. 
(Electric water heaters Only NOT FOR GAS WATER HEATERS)

The requirements of the electric water heater are:

- Minimum 40 gallon storage, larger is generally better.

- Maximum tank element size of 4500 Watts.

- Operate on 230/208 VAC, 1 ph, 60 Hz power.

- Hot and cold water connections should be ¾” pipe thread, spaced 8” apart, center to center.

- Tank top should have a minimum diameter of 19”.

Clearances: Minimum clearances for proper air flow are:

- 24” above the top of the fan guard.

- 18” in front of evaporator fins.

- 6” on all other sides.

Unit Location: The R106K 5 must be sheltered from the weather.

(basements, garages, workshops or large utility closets.)

A minimum of 800 cubic feet of space (10 Ft x 10 Ft x 8 Ft ceiling) – 1000 is recommended - smaller spaces will require vents or ducting.

A condensate drain or pump is required.

Labels
- ETL Listed 

Made in Norcross Georgia- 
Your shipping time will vary from how close you live to Georgia.
 
Warranty: (View) 
1 Year


E-Tech  R106K5 Heat Pump Water Heater water tank mounted.