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A Quiet, Efficient Solution for Multiple-Floor, Single-Zone Applications

McQuay vertical stack water source heat pumps are an efficient way to provide quite, comfortable cooling and heating to single-zone environments in multiple-floor buildings. They are easy to install and service, take up a minimum amount of floor space, and are quiet and efficient. Typical applications include apartment buildings, condos, office towers, hotels, motels, senior living facilities and dormitories.
Easy to install and service
Units stack from floor to floor and utilize a single set of risers for simplified installation. Cabinets are built into the wall and can be shipped separately for staged installation. The chassis, which includes the complete refrigerant circuit, slides into the cabinet, simplifying service and maintenance. When a chassis requires service, it can be replaced in a matter of minutes with a spare and serviced remotely.
Efficient and environmentally friendly
Efficiencies up to 15.7 EER make these units both envonmentally and economically friendly. That 's up to 30% higher than ASHRAE 90.1 minimums for the year 2010 and exceeds minimum thresholds for most utility rebate and incentive programs. All units run on R-410A, an HFC refrigerant with no ozone-depletion potential.
Small in size and quiet in operation
McQuay vertical stack units have a footprint of just 18" × 18" on units up to size 018, and 24" × 24" for sizes 021 through 036. That means they take up little floor space and are easy to conceal in a corner of the room. Vibration isolators, integral to the chassis, and a compressor mass plate help minimize vibration and noise transmission. A compressor sound blanket is available on larger units (sizes 021 036) for noise-sensitive applications. Optional ECM Motors in unit sizes 021 to 036 contribute both to quieter operation and higher efficiencies. .
Complete control solutions 
McQuay's MicroTech® III Unit Controller with OpenChoicesTM feature makes it easy to integrate these units with the building automation system of your choice. LonWorks® (LonMark 3.4), and BACnet® communication modules are available as a factory or field-installed option.
For stand-alone applications, the MicroTech III unit controller may utilize a factory-mounted, 7-day programmable or non-programmable thermostat.
Also available is the T-9000 wireless thermostat which provides precise temperature control without the installation labor and expense of pulling wire. Wireless temperature control includes a factory-installed remote control node (RCN) which communicates with the thermostat using unlicensed 900 MHz radio frequency energy.
ISO Performance Data - Water Loop
Rated in Accordance with ISO Standard 13256-1
| PSC Motor - Sizes 009-036 | ||||||||||||
Unit Size | Airflow | Waterflow | Voltage | PSC Motor | ||||||||
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CFM | L/S | GPM | L/S | Btuh | Watts | EER | COP | Btuh | Watts | COP | ||
009 | 450 | 212 | 2.5 | 0.16 | 115/60/1 | 9800 | 2870 | 14.4 | 4.2 | 11000 | 3230 | 5 |
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012 | 450 | 212 | 3 | 0.19 | 115/60/1 | 11700 | 3430 | 13.6 | 4 | 14700 | 4306 | 5.2 |
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015 | 500 | 236 | 3.5 | 0.2 | 208-230/60/1 | 14000 | 4200 | 14.5 | 4.2 | 18100 | 5300 | 5 |
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018 | 500 | 236 | 4.2 | 0.26 | 208-230/60/1 | 16800 | 4900 | 13.6 | 4 | 21200 | 6300 | 4.3 |
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021 | 760 | 359 | 5.4 | 0.34 | 208-230/60/1 | 21500 | 6200 | 14.2 | 4.2 | 26700 | 7900 | 5.1 |
024 | 760 | 359 | 6 | 0.38 | 208-230/60/1 | 24400 | 7200 | 15.1 | 4.4 | 29000 | 8400 | 4.9 |
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030 | 1100 | 519 | 7.3 | 0.4 | 208-230/60/1 | 29100 | 8500 | 15.2 | 4.5 | 35700 | 10400 | 4.9 |
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036 | 1100 | 519 | 9 | 0.57 | 208-230/60/1 | 35400 | 10400 | 14.1 | 4.1 | 44900 | 13100 | 4.3 |
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| Optional ECM Motor - Sizes 021-036 | ||||||||||||
Unit Size | Airflow | Waterflow | Voltage | ECM 2.3 Motor | ||||||||
Cooling | Heating | |||||||||||
CFM | L/S | GPM | L/S | Btuh | Watts | EER | COP | Btuh | Watts | COP | ||
021 | 760 | 359 | 5.4 | 0.34 | 208-230/60/1 | 21500 | 6200 | 14.5 | 4.3 | 26700 | 7800 | 5.2 |
024 | 760 | 359 | 6 | 0.38 | 208-230/60/1 | 24400 | 7100 | 15.4 | 4.5 | 29000 | 8400 | 5 |
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030 | 1100 | 519 | 7.3 | 0.4 | 208-230/60/1 | 29100 | 8500 | 15.4 | 4.5 | 35700 | 10400 | 5 |
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036 | 1100 | 519 | 9 | 0.57 | 208-230/60/1 | 35400 | 10300 | 14.2 | 4.2 | 44900 | 13200 | 4.3 |
265-277/60/1 | ||||||||||||
| Optional ECM-X13 Motor - Sizes 021-036 | ||||||||||||
Unit Size | Airflow | Waterflow | *Voltage | *ECM-X13 Motor | ||||||||
Cooling | Heating | |||||||||||
CFM | L/S | GPM | L/S | Btuh | Watts | EER | COP | Btuh | Watts | COP | ||
021 | 760 | 359 | 5.4 | 0.34 | 208-230/60/1 | 21500 | 6200 | 14.7 | 4.3 | 26700 | 7800 | 5.3 |
024 | 760 | 359 | 6.0 | 0.38 | 208-230/60/1 | 24400 | 7100 | 15.6 | 4.6 | 29000 | 8400 | 5.0 |
030 | 1100 | 519 | 7.3 | 0.46 | 208-230/60/1 | 29100 | 8500 | 15.7 | 4.6 | 35700 | 10400 | 5.0 |
036 | 1100 | 519 | 9.0 | 0.57 | 208-230/60/1 | 35400 | 10300 | 14.3 | 4.2 | 44900 | 13200 | 4.4 |
| Note: All ducted applications require a unit that utilizes an ECM-X13 or ECM 2.3 motor (sizes 021-036). X13 motors are factory set for 2-speeds, 2 and 4 tap. For ducted unit applications only position 1 and 2-speed motor taps should be used. Additionally, static pressure must not exceed 0.40 inch static. See table above. | ||||||||||||
Control
LonWorks Plug-in Software Version 2.8 for MicroTech III WSHP LonWorks Communication Modules with Single-Stage Compressor - (2,620K) (Pub: 2011/03/30)
Models:CCH,CCW,MHC,MHW,VFC,VFW,VHC,VHFSoftware file of the LonWorks Plug-in software for use with MicroTech III LonWorks communications module. Note that LonMaker or other LNS supported by the Echelon Corp., must be installed on the PC. Refer to IM 933, the LonWorks Plug-in Software Manual for detailed instructions. ! Important - Please Read Before Installing Update! To install, click Download and save the zip file to your local hard drive. Open the zip file from your hard drive and extract all the files to a temporary folder. Close the zip file. Double-click on the Set-up file from the temporary folder and follow the steps provided in the Install Program.
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Sales Brochure - ASP 31-272 - for Vertical Stack Water Source Heat Pump Model VHC-Chassis and Model VHF-Cabinet Size 009-036 with R-410A Refrigerant .75 to 3 Ton - (2,391KB) (Pub: 2011/01/18)
Models:VHC,VHF,WVHC,WVHFVertical Stack Water Source Heat Pumps Model VHC and Model VHF Size 009 - 036 with R-410A Refrigerant
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Cat 1105-2 Vertical Stack Water Source Heat Pumps Model VHC & VHF Size 009 - 036 R-410A Refrigerant - (2,586KB) (Pub: 2011/01/18)
Models:VHC,VHF,WVHC,WVHFVertical Stack Cabinet Size 009-036 3/4 to 3 Ton with R-410A Refrigerant
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IM 986-1 Vertical Water Source Heat Pumps Model VHC & VHF Size 009 - 036 Installation Manual - (3,863KB) (Pub: 2011/01/18)
Models:VHC,VHF,WVHC,WVHFVHC - Vertical Stack Chassis & Model VHF - Vertical Stack Cabinet Size 009 - 036 with R-410A Refrigerant 3/4 to 3 TonControl
LIA303 Progammable Electronic Thermostat 1 Heat-1Cool, Auto Changeover, Fan Speed Control, Hardwired Operation & Application Guide - (492KB) (Pub: 2010/09/22)
Models:MHC,MHW,VHC,VHFProgrammable Electronic Thermostat - Part No. 668811301Control
LIAF014 - Non-Programmable Electronic Thermostat - 1 Heat-1Cool, Auto Changeover, Fan Speed Control, Hardwire Operation & Application Guide - (3,819KB) (Pub: 2010/05/13)
Models:MHC,MHW,VHC,VHFNon-Programmable Electronic Thermostat - Part No. 668811201Accessory
IM 955-1 MicroTech III Water Source Heat Pump Wall-Mounted Room Temperature Sensors-Installation & General Information - (1,300KB) (Pub: 2010/06/22)
Models:CCH,CCW,MHC,MHW,VFC,VFW,VHC,VHFSensors P/N 669529001, 669529101 & 669529201 For electronic sensing of room temperature at wall locations
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Replacement Parts List: 7000148 - (439KB) (Pub: 2010/09/24)
Models:VHC,VHF,WVHC,WVHFRPL: WVHC,WVHF 009-036 Design 1, Vertical Stack Water Source Heat Pump R410A
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McQuay_Revit_2010_-_WSHP_Vertical_Stack.zip - (15.7MB) (Pub: 2011/0406)
Models:VHC,VHFRevit 2010 content for 0.75 - 3 ton vertical stack water source heat pump units using R-410A refrigerant.