A furnace, an energy recovery ventilator, and the first HVAC system to use a single control to integrate and manage six comfort functions highlight the HVAC Residential Equipment category of The News’ second annual Dealer Design Awards. Simplicity, short height, and quiet operation helped the Classic Series Super Quiet 80 gas furnace by Rheem Manufacturing Co. (Fort Smith, Ark.) win first place in the contest.

The judges were also impressed with Stirling Technology Inc. (Athens, Ga.), which captured second place with its energy recovery ventilator, the UltimateAir RecoupAerator 200DX. Carrier Corp. (Syracuse, N.Y.) took third place with the Infinity System.

Gold Winner

GOLD: The Super Quiet 80 features patented technology designed to reduce sound levels.

金奖

金奖   金奖：火炉（里姆制造有限公司）

    火炉，一个能量回收机，住宅暖通设备。

The Super Quiet 80 by Rheem Manufacturing (www.rheemac.com) lives up to its name. According to Rheem marketing communications supervisor Keith Davenport, the product features patented technology that makes the furnace “the industry’s quietest in its class.” Combine that with a 34-inch height, which allows the upflow model to satisfy most installations that traditionally call for a horizontal furnace, and you have the judge’s favorite product.

“Product quietness, as well as its size, is outstanding,” one judge said. Another added, “Short height is a big plus in older basement installations. Gas and electric inlet options are a plus, also. Unit is uncluttered and simple in design and layout.”

“The furnace takes advantage of patented unique combustion air inlet, solid doors, and top plate to perform at industry-leading sound levels,” Davenport said. “It provides comfortable and efficient performance at 80 percent AFUE rating. Input rates range from 50,000 to 150,000 Btu.”

As with most great products, easy installation is a key. The Super Quiet 80 provides left or right side gas and electric inlet connections that allow for a quick and simple change, depending on installation. Grab holes in doors aid in easy door removal and replacement. A variety of cooling coils and plenums are designed for usage for the gas furnace.

In addition, a five-year warranty on all parts is complemented with a 20-year heat exchanger warranty.

“The design provides dependable comfort without the sound generated by most upflow/horizontal 80 percent gas furnaces,” Davenport said.

Silver Winner

 

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“There is no competitor that can match the performance of the UltimateAir RecoupAerator 200DX,” said Stirling Technology marketing administrator Niki Morris. “We are the most efficient energy recovery ventilator when it comes to heat transfer, latent moisture transfer, and power consumption, which gives us an outstanding overall apparent sensible effectiveness.”

The contractor judges praised the product. “The installation instructions and the sample ways to install were very good,” said one judge. “Seems to be both a very good product and forgiving to changing conditions,” said another.

This product also gives the contractor and customer options. The unit can be easily wired to run with existing forced-air systems or it can be installed independent of other air-moving appliances.

Along with product literature, Stirling Technology offers experienced on-call technical assistance, installation materials, and contractor service kits for maintenance calls. The company also offers training seminars all around the United States.

   奥美尔公司（www.ultimateair.com）的全热回收200DX是一种能量回收机，目的是使经过过滤的新鲜空气与家庭或企业室内污浊的空气进行交换。而被排出的污浊空气中的温度和湿度又新鲜空气带回室内。

    奥美尔技术市场管理员尼基莫里斯说“没有竞争对手可以与UltimateAir RecoupAerator 200DX业绩相比较，我们是最有效的能量回收机，不论是在传热，潜在水分转移，还是在能耗方面，给我们带来了一个显而易见整体效益” 。

   评审官们对这个产品赞不绝口。一名评审官说：“它的安装说明和样品的安装方式非常好” 另一名说:“它似乎是可以宽容任何使用条件的一个非常好产品” 。

   此产品也给承包商和客户自由安装的选择。该产品可以很容易地与现有的空调系统相结合，也可以安装在其它独立的空调设备中。

   在产品的文献方面，奥美尔技术提供了经验丰富的技术援助要求，安装材料，并设立经销商服务咨询电话。在美国范围内该公司还提供培训研讨会。

Bronze Winner

BRONZE: The Infinity System includes the Infinity 18 Air Conditioner-38TDB, Infinity 96 Gas Furnace-58MVP, Infinity Series Fan Coil-FE4A, and Infinity Control-SYSTX.

铜        铜奖：无线系统（纽约电信公司）

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用单        使用单一集成控制系统来对室内温度、湿度、气流、通风、室内空气质量（室内空气品质）、

        和分区进行管理

Capturing third place in the HVAC Residential category was the Infinity System from Carrier (www.carrier.com). The system uses a single control to integrate and manage all six comfort functions: temperature, humidity, airflow, ventilation, indoor air quality (IAQ), and zoning.

“This has a lot of good ideas,” commented one judge. “I think this is very different from the competition.”

“Nothing else will control so many add-ons with one controller,” said another judge.

The Infinity System includes the Infinity 18 Air Conditioner-38TDB, Infinity 96 Gas Furnace-58MVP, Infinity Series Fan Coil-FE4A, and Infinity Control-SYSTX.

“As the only HVAC manufacturer that makes all components of a complete HVAC system — controls, furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps, fans and furnace coils, and ancillary products — Carrier is a unique provider for the optimum comfort solution,” said Carrier communications manager Alexis Bevington. “In an industry first, the Infinity zone control simplifies installation of zoned systems, eliminating hot and cold spots within a residence.”

The system requires only one wiring diagram to connect all components. The startup is also simplified with the Infinity System. The Infinity Control automatically configures itself to the system and all its components. System-wide diagnostics are provided via the control unit in plain language instead of numerical codes that require a manual to interpret.

If any maintenance issue does arise, Carrier has you covered. An optional Remote Access Kit allows the system to contact dealers when service is required, permit remote troubleshooting, and give homeowners remote control of the system via the Internet or telephone.