Design Buy Build Issue 18 2016 | Page 42

Hitachi Air Conditioning Europe releases new heat pump product line-up Completely redesigned to meet the needs of specifiers, installers and homeowners, Hitachi’s expanded Yutaki air source heat pump product range is one of the widest on the market. Utilising common components, common outdoor units and simplified design to benefit both end users and installers, the extended line-up includes a total of 70 new models which are more compact for small installation spaces and are lighter weight for easier handling. The introduction of common components and controllers streamlines product training requirements, reduces the need for carrying multiple spares, and lowers installation and maintenance time. Performances have also been improved, with higher COPs, better seasonal efficiencies and higher capacities. Yutaki-S has a new 6kW outdoor unit as well as three indoor units (4.5kW, 6kW and 7.5kW) to suit the heating and domestic hot water requirements of small to large properties and is ideal for both new build and renovation projects. All-in-one Yutaki-SCombi also includes a new 6kW model, plus an innovative solar version with integrated 260L domestic hot water (DHW) tank, with solar coils designed specifically to be ‘ready to use’ with solar panels. High temperature Yutaki-S80, which generates domestic hot water at up to 80oC, has been completely redesigned and now includes two specific indoor units to be used either standalone (with top pipe connections) or with an optional 200L or 260L domestic hot water (DHW) tank, with rigid pipe connections to the rear of the unit. Monobloc Yutaki-M, which requires no indoor spac K