Consumer Literature - Rheem

Comforting Features That Save Energy And Money123On-demand dehumidification—In the cooling mode,your air handler for RBHKonly can automatically adjust airflow to remove humidity from the air resulting inan increased comfort level.The optional factory-installed electric heat has exclusive sheath-type electric heatingelements for greater efficiency, reliability and durability.For superior energy savings, Rheem’s patented Watt Restrictor (standard on mostheat pump models with auxiliary electric heat) limits electrical heating use to onlythe necessary amount needed to maintain comfort.In the blower compartment, you’ll find 1/2” (1.3 cm) insulation to make operationmore quiet. It’s mechanically retained, too, to stay in place.Thanks to adjustable controls for the blower, your Rheem technician can preciselymatch airflow to the specific comfort requirements of your home.The matching MultiFlex ® indoor coil has copper tubing and aluminum fins forsuperior heat transfer. And the cross circuit design further improves refrigerantflow and performance for greater energy savings.To save you money on replacements, the air filter is made of permanent andwashable material. It’s easy to remove and clean too.The attractive, painted cabinet has double-wall steel construction and internalcorner bracing for superior strength and rigidity.324RHEEM®4561CircuitBoardfor theRBHK AirHandler5A HI R A N D L E R S786Rheem Is InternationallyRecognized For QualityRheem equipment is designed and builtfor your continuing peace of mind. A continuingcommitment to quality has helpedRheem exceed the stringent standards of theInternational Standards Organization andachieve the coveted ISO 9002 certification.Full Five-Year LimitedWarrantyRheem supports its air handlers withstrong limited warranties and reliable, professionalservice. The MultiFlex ® coil carriesa limited warranty of five years against failuredue to leaks caused by factory defect.The electric heating element has a limitedwarranty of five years. All otherparts and components carry alimited warranty of five years,provided they are single-phaseproducts installed in a residentialapplication.Protection You CanCount OnWhile your Rheem equipmentis covered by an outstandingwarranty, you can extend that warrantycoverage up to 10 full years withProtection Plus TM extended serviceprotection. Then you can relax and enjoythe comfort of your Rheem equipment–without worrying about the cost of parts orlabor for unexpected repairs. And whenProtection Plus is purchased in conjunctionwith your dealer’s maintenance program,you can enjoy the peace of mind that yourequipment will be both maintained andrepaired as needed and without additionalexpense.Ask your dealer about thevariety of ProtectionPlus extended serviceplans available. Orcall 1-877-276-4294or visit their web site atwww.protectionplusonline.com.8Kwik Comfort TM FinancingAsk your dealer about Kwik Comfort TMFinancing. It gives you the affordableconvenience of financing everything associatedwith your Rheem equipment–your originalequipment purchase, all subsequent service,Protection Plus extended service protection,and even the comfort options that youchoose to add later. Your Rheem dealercan provide you with complete details aboutthis convenientfinancing program.7Taking care of the Earth’s atmosphere,conserving natural resources, super-quietoperation, superb dependability – welcometo Rheem PrOzone, a certification earnedby the Rheem RBHK series air handler.Rheem Air Conditioning Division5600 Old Greenwood Road • Fort Smith, AR 72908 • 1-800-548-RHEEMVisit our web site at http://www.rheemac.comRheem also manufactures residential and commercial water heater products.Printed in the U.S.A. 7/04 DC Form No. M11-1270 Rev. 3

T H E R H E E M A I R H A N D L E R .How A Rheem Air Handler Makes You More ComfortableThe air handler is the part of a central air conditioning or heat pumpsystem that circulates temperature-controlled air through the ductwork inyour home. For this reason, it’s very important to have your Rheem airhandler properly matched to other Rheem system components. Only thencan you expect the maximum comfort and energy savings that your entiresystem can provide regardless of the weather outside.The long and rich history ofRheem is wrapped up in aworld of continuous innovationand improvement, an unyieldingdrive to always deliver thebest.It all started in the 1920swhen brothers Richard andDonald Rheem acquired a smallgalvanization plant and werequickly recognized for theirmanufacturing and engineeringexpertise. Then and now, Rheemholds itself to a higher standard.In the laboratories, the manufacturingfacilities, and inhomes like yours, the Rheem“whatever it takes” attitudedelivers superior quality andvalue.All Rheem equipment is developedunder the most arduousand unrelenting process of testingand evaluation.This process keeps Rheem atthe forefront of air conditioningtechnology and, better still,assures you of a home thatremains at its comfortable best.Always.Relax. It’s Rheem.The RBHK Rheem air handlersfeature a quiet, efficient ElectronicCommutated Motor that reduces electricalconsumption while providingthe selected amount of airflow over awide variety of duct applications.PrOzone Comfort on the Inside.Earth-friendly on theOutside.At Rheem, it’snot enough tooffer productsthat deliversuperior homecomfort. We aresteadfast in ourcommitment toprovide products thatare Earth-friendly as well.These very special Rheem products are distinguishedby the PrOzone label. The RheemRBHK series air handler is among them.The RBHK uses the highly advancedECM motor that uses less than one-fifththe electricity required by a conventionalmotor during continuous fan operation. This air handler is so efficient, in fact, that itcan raise the S.E.E.R. level of your condensing unit or heat pump by one full point. Itautomatically adjusts airflow for the greatest comfort. And it’s so quiet, you’ll hardlyknow when it’s running.For conservation of energy, for quiet operation, for environmentally safe refrigerants…thePrOzone label is your assurance of heating and air conditioning equipmentthat ranks among the world’s best–and the best for the world.Rheem. The Comfort BoostThe compact size of Rheem airhandlers allows for easy installationof two comfort-boosting options–an electronic air cleaner and ahumidifier.These options can make yourhome even more comfortable andhelp you enjoy the maximumbenefits of your Rheem heatingand cooling equipment.Air CleanerHumidifierTheRheemWatt Restrictor.Conserving Energy ToSave You Money.The Rheem Watt Restrictoris a tremendous energysavingdevice and anotherway Rheem is protecting theenvironment by conservingthe Earth’s resources.With heat pump systems,supplemental heat providedby electric heating elementsmay be necessary whenheating requirementsexceed the heat pump’scapacity.In heating mode, the WattRestrictor measures thetemperature of air leavingthe indoor coil. One example,when the temperatureis 85° F (29° C) or greater,unnecessary heating elementsare disengaged tosave energy. Only when thetemperature is below 75° F(23° C) are all heatingelements fully engaged.This assures you of continuouscomfort with the lowestenergy usage and cost.