AIRSIDE / APPLIED / CONTROLS / SERVICE / SPECIAL SOLUTION / TOTAL SYSTEM / UNITARY

Case Study Drugstore / Pharmacy

EDUCATION / HEALTH CARE / LODGING / MANUFACTURING / OFFICE BUILDING / RETAIL / SPECIAL

New, Super-Quiet Centurion Rooftop Solves Cooling Emergency, Slashes Utility Bills
Project Objectives
When the 30-year-old rooftop air conditioning unit at a Western New York pharmacy failed in the middle of summer, the store faced a real threat to business. A replacement unit was needed quickly. This particular building had an unusual 460-volt, three-phase power requirement, more typical of industrial than retail space, and was difficult to accommodate with many rooftops. The building management also hoped to minimize service and maintenance costs which had been extremely high with the old equipment and increase operational efficiency to contain energy costs.

Energy Costs

$ $ $ $ $ $ $
Centurion

Old Unit 7 EER

Solution
Carriers Centurion rooftop was the perfect solution. Compatible with the stores electrical configuration, this new generation rooftop unit delivers superior efficiency. Its three independent refrigeration circuits an industry first allow three stages of cooling for a precise response to varying cooling requirements that will slash the stores energy costs by 50 to 65%. An unexpected bonus was the Centurions uniquely quiet operation, contributing to the comfort of the stores patrons. Carriers successful partnership with a local contractor for a quick delivery and installation saved the pharmacys customers from another hot summer day.
Carriers new Centurion rooftop units use three-stage cooling to precisely respond to building load and prevent overcooling, dramatically increasing efficiency and slashing energy costs.

11.5 EER

Savings of 50 to 65%

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Case Study Drugstore / Pharmacy

Project Synopsis

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EDUCATION / HEALTH CARE / LODGING / MANUFACTURING / OFFICE BUILDING / RETAIL / SPECIAL

A mid-summer air conditioning shutdown is a nightmare for retailers, whose business depends on a comfortable environment for their customers. Building management at a Western New York drugstore and pharmacy should know. It was August, and they had been trying to keep the store cool with an electric fan for a month. It was obvious that they needed to replace their 30-year-old failed rooftop unit fast, but were having trouble finding the right equipment.

Sound is becoming more and more critical in todays market. People dont want to hear their air conditioning equipment. Compared to existing products, these units are a ten-fold improvement.
Zach Gallagher, sales engineer, Carrier Commercial Sales

The application was perfect for Carriers new generation Centurion rooftop air conditioner. This new product was developed with customer input, including design suggestions from the pharmacys HVAC contractor. Not only was the Carrier unit compatible with the buildings atypical 460-volt, three-phase electrical requirement, but the Centurions three independent refrigeration circuits allow three-stage cooling from a two-stage thermostat. This gives the 15-ton unit the flexibility to precisely meet varying cooling requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. With a commercial equipment efficiency rating of 11.5 EER the highest-rated rooftop in the industry the new unit is expected to reduce the stores utility bills by over 50%. In addition to eliminating the repeated service calls and high maintenance costs of the old unit, the Centurions exceptional service accessibility will minimize routine servicing expenses. The stores contractor commented that Carriers state-of-the-art built-in computer controls which track the machines history will allow technicians to troubleshoot much quicker and easier. And the units sound levels are unbelievable, said Zach Gallagher, sales engineer, Carrier Commercial Sales. Sound is becoming more and more critical in todays market, he said. People dont want to hear their air conditioning equipment. Compared to existing products, these units are a ten-fold improvement. In fact, a person standing right next to the 15-ton Centurion will hear the noise of a five-ton rooftop unit 40 feet away over the Centurions ultra-quiet operation. Immediate availability of the Centurion and a rush installation by the HVAC contractor met this drugstore/pharmacys critical needs. The units precision cooling and quiet operation provided customers with a comfortable shopping atmosphere. The building management was very impressed with the unit and extremely pleased with the delivery. We exceeded all expectations for this project, said Gallagher.

Sound Comparison

Project Summary
Location: Western New York Building Age: 30 Years Project Type: Retrofit Building Type/Size: Shopping center store; single-story, 6,000 sq. ft. Building Usage: Retail drugstore/Pharmacy Objectives: Fast replacement for failed equipment; increased efficiency; reduced maintenance Major Decision Drivers: Comfort; quality; availability Design Considerations: Retrofit of dated, competitive equipment; 460-volt, three-phase electrical Total Cooling (tons): 15 HVAC Equipment: Model 48HG Centurion rooftop Unique Features: First installation of new generation product Project Cost Range: Less than $100,000 Installation Date: August, 2000

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