The Whalen Company, a pioneering manufacturer of HVAC vertical stack riser heat-exchanger fan coil units and water-source heat pumps, launches the WRX Vertical Stack Fan Coil, the first fan coil on the market with a slide-out chassis.
The Whalen Company has developed a vertical stack fan coil with a slide-out chassis, which is the first of its kind in the fan coil market. “Slide-out chassis have been available for years in heat pumps,” said Tony Landers, VP of Sales and Marketing at The Whalen Company. “Whalen has changed the way fan coils are serviced and installed by making the slide-out chassis available. When the WRX is opened, there are no additional fasteners to remove in order to slide the chassis out of the unit, making replacement effortless.”
By using a fan coil with a slide-out chassis, the time associated with maintenance and repair in occupied spaces is greatly minimized. Having the ability to slide out a chassis and not have to remove multiple fasteners and replace it with a spare allows maintenance personnel to get a unit up and running within minutes. The removed chassis is then repaired in the maintenance shop where time is not critical.
During the construction phase, the chassis can be kept boxed and clean from construction dirt and debris. After construction is finished and the space is cleaned, the chassis easily slides into place and is connected to the risers. During maintenance, the chassis slides out of the unit for cleaning, or is exchanged with another chassis if more extensive repair is required.
Other features and benefits of the WRX are the reduced commissioning time, easier access to the drain pan and components, and ease of maintenance with minimal tenant disruption. With one of the smallest footprints in the industry and customization capabilities that include cabinet height, riser locations, handling and discharge arrangements and sizes, these units can be installed and operating in significantly less time.
About The Whalen Company
Founded in 1962, The Whalen Company supplies HVAC equipment and systems that are found in thousands of installations including offices, hotels, condominiums, apartments, nursing care and senior living facilities, as well as classrooms and dormitories.
Whalen products are distinctive in concept, performance, reliability and energy efficiency, thereby delivering a “perfect fit” solution for customers. In addition to their popularity in new construction projects, they are highly suited for renovation or equipment replacement projects completed in less time and at lower cost. For more information about The Whalen Company and its product line, including resources such as technical data, engineering drawings and digital equipment selection software, visit www.whalencompany.com.
