Water-to-air
For buildings with air distribution. Selection depends on airflow, cabinet space and the heating and cooling load.
Polar Bear heat-pump systems.
Water-to-air, split and water-to-water heat pumps, built in Toronto and selected around the building, the source and the distribution system.
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16configurations
52models with published ratings
COP 4.6highest published heating COP
96,000Btu/h from one compressor
Split system
A compressor section and a separate air handler. Confirm the arrangement and connections for the building.
Water-to-water
For a water distribution circuit. Selection depends on source and load temperatures, flow and required output.
Ratings by family.
Published heating and cooling capacity for each rated family, at well-water (50°F) and closed-loop (32°F) entering water temperatures. Cabinet sizes are listed per family.
| Family | Models | Heating50°F EWT, Btu/h | Heating32°F EWT, Btu/h | Cooling70°F EWT, Btu/h | COP50°F EWT | COP32°F EWT | CabinetW × D × H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSCVertical water-to-air — scroll compressor | 4 | 13,000–26,000 | 12,000–22,000 | 13,000–25,000 | 4.3–4.4 | 3.6–3.7 | 24 × 24 × 46 in |
| PBMCVertical water-to-air — compact | 6 | 19,000–36,000 | 15,000–30,000 | 17,000–34,000 | 4.2–4.4 | 3.6–3.9 | 26 × 26 × 54 in |
| PBVEVertical water-to-air — standard single-compressor | 8 | 24,000–64,000 | 20,000–56,000 | 23,000–64,000 | 4.1–4.4 | 3.7–3.9 | 28 × 34 × 59 in |
| PBSMVertical water-to-air — largest single-compressor | 4 | 46,000–96,000 | 40,000–82,000 | 46,000–92,000 | 4.0–4.4 | 3.6–3.9 | 28 × 36 × 64 in |
| PBSTVertical water-to-air triple function | 8 | 31,000–96,000 | 26,000–82,000 | 29,000–92,000 | 4.0–4.4 | 3.6–3.9 | 28 × 36 × 65 in |
| PHHSHorizontal split water-to-air — standard | 8 | 24,000–64,000 | 20,000–56,000 | 23,000–64,000 | 4.1–4.4 | 3.7–3.9 | 36 × 36 × 28 in |
| PBHSHorizontal split water-to-air — large | 4 | 46,000–96,000 | 40,000–82,000 | 46,000–92,000 | 4.0–4.4 | 3.6–3.9 | 48 × 42 × 31.5 in |
| PBWWWater-to-water | 10 | 13,200–83,000 | 11,600–74,000 | 10,500–72,000 | 4.0–4.6 | 3.6–3.9 | 48 × 42 × 31.5 in 36 × 36 × 26 in |
PBVEModel family: vertical water-to-airD230 V single-phase powerS12Twin desuperheaters, 12,000 Btu/h of domestic hot waterK1515 kW electric duct heater for emergency back-upAlso built, ratings on request: PBHO/PHHO (one-cabinet horizontal water-to-air — large/standard); PBHC (one-cabinet horizontal water-to-air — compact); PBHT (horizontal water-to-air triple function); PWWT (water-to-water triple function); PBDH (indoor-pool dehumidification); PASD (heating, cooling and absolute dehumidification); PBRC (condo water-to-air with built-in HRV); PBWW-WWA (water-to-water-to-air). Ratings as published in the Polar Bear Water Source Heat Pump Mfg. Inc. product specification, in Btu/h at the entering water temperature (EWT) shown. Selection, capacity and efficiency at your design conditions are confirmed during project design. Equipment is manufactured by Polar Bear Water Source Heat Pump Mfg. Inc., a separate company; Polar Bear Geothermal designs, installs and services it.
Choosing a model.
Ask for performance at your design conditions, cabinet dimensions, electrical data and connection details before specifying or ordering.
Specifications and manufacturer information
Polar Bear Water Source Heat Pump Mfg. Inc. manufactures the equipment. Polar Bear Geothermal provides design-build, installation and service.
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