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A magazine dedicated to engineers who specify boilers, DHW tanks, tankless water heaters, solar, geothermal and water source heat pump systems from Bosch, FHP and Buderus. Bosch Thermotechnology Inside this issue Update: Commercial Sales Dept. 2 Welcome 3 Factory Update 4 Tech Talk 6 Technical Bulletin 8 Product Spotlight: LM 10 Case Studies 12 Team Spotlight 18 January 2014 Bullitt Center featured on page 12

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A magazine dedicated to engineers who specify boilers, DHW tanks, tankless water heaters, solar, geothermal and water source heat pump systems from Bosch, FHP and Buderus.

Bosch Thermotechnology

Inside this issueUpdate: Commercial Sales Dept. 2Welcome 3Factory Update 4Tech Talk 6Technical Bulletin 8Product Spotlight: LM 10Case Studies 12Team Spotlight 18

January 2014

Bullitt Center featured on page 12

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Commercial Division UpdateNew Responsibilities

At FHP Bosch, we are on the move as an organization. Not only do we build equipment “Invented for Life,” we strive to create customers for life. To these ends, we are excited to inform you of some recent changes in our organization:

Stephen Henchy – Senior Applications EngineerIn his new role as Senior Applications Engineer, Steve will assume the responsibilities for all applications engineering functions in Fort Lauderdale and will lead our applications team. In addition, he also took on the role of Regional Sales Manager for Canada in June 2013. Steve has been with FHP Bosch for twelve years; those of you who have worked with FHP Bosch in the past know what a valuable asset he is to our organization.

Art Kunz – Key Accounts ManagerIn addition to Art’s role as Southeast Regional Sales Manager, he has now taken on a newly created role of Key Accounts Manager. With these new responsibilities, Art will provide “concierge” service to our key commercial accounts. He will be working alongside our regional sales managers, customer service, after-sales, and other FHP Bosch personnel to bring speed, efficiency, and value-added services to our key commercial customers. Art has been with FHP Bosch for five years.

Ross Shoemaker – Group Lead for Applications Engineering and After-SalesIn addition to Ross’ duties as our Commercial Business Manager, he now assumes a newly created role as Group Lead for Applica-tions and After-Sales. In his new position, Ross will drive changes in both departments that will reduce response times to customers and enhance our portfolio of products and services. Ross joined FHP Bosch June of 2013.

Welcome to the third edition of Engineer’s Choice. We continue to fulfill our goal of improving communications and highlighting exciting new happenings at FHP Bosch.

In this issue we will be featuring the newest addition to our heat pump family, the two-stage LM series – the ideal solution for high performance buildings and applications where owners seek premium efficiency, precise control of temperature and humidity, and industry leading low sound levels and cabinet air leakage. In addition, Jeff NeSmith, Manufacturing and Engineering Operations Manager, summarizes recent changes made to our Fort Lauderdale, FL product facility to improve workflow, safety, and speed.

In our Team Spotlight section we’re highlighting additional members of the commercial manufacturing, engineering, sales, and after-sales teams. Our newest team members are:

• Frank Ballew III, P.E., Northeast Regional Commercial Sales Manager• Ed Schlacher, Commercial Product Manager• Adrian Smith, Technical Associate

In the technical arena, Stephen Henchy, Senior Applications Engineer, discusses the

differences between on/off hot gas reheat and modulating reheat, as well as how to apply these options. Robert Schwarzkopf, Senior Technology Engineer, presents a technical bulletin on polyester (POE) oil and how to interpret the color of an oil sample taken from a system utilizing refrigerant R-410a.

Geothermal case studies include the Bullitt Center Building in Seattle, a commercial net-zero energy building, and Piquette Square Apartments in Detroit, a geothermal apartment complex to house homeless veterans. A third case study highlights Buderus Condensing Gas Boilers at Ridgeview and Redmond High Schools in Portland, OR.

Thank you for your interest in FHP Bosch. We thank you for your business and the trust you place in our people and products.

Good reading!

National Sales Manager FHP Bosch Group

Welcome to the third edition of The Engineer’s Choice

Chilton StewartNational Sales ManagerFHP Bosch Group

Have a story or a before and after you would like to share? Send it [email protected]

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In the last months of 2013 there has been a lot of activity in our Large Capacity (>6 tons) Production lines. Work piece carriers have replaced the roller conveyors in order to improve ergonomics and allow easy access to all sides of the units. Work stations have also been

redesigned to improve ergonomics and overhead cranes have been repositioned to allow safer handling and movement of the many heavy components used in these large units.

The location of these assembly lines within the plant has also changed. These moves were done to improve overall material flow within the entire plant. This also provided an opportu-nity to update the utility distribution network (i.e. electrical, nitrogen, brazing gases, etc.) and replace task lighting with low energy LED lights.

Additionally, moving the assembly lines allowed us to relocate the electrical sub-assembly area and the packaging line. These moves reduce the overall travel distance of components and finished products in the small capacity unit (< 6 tons) production lines. We still need to put the finishing touches on a lot of areas, such as new floor markings and line labels, and our manufacturing and industrial engineering teams are constantly looking for ways to improve the flow of production and at the same time using the opportunity to improve safety and quality. Therefore it’s quite likely that each time you visit us you’ll see a newly implemented improvement.

Factory UpdateChanges in the Production LinesContributed by Jeff NeSmith

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Tech Talk: Hot Gas ReheatModulate or not to Modulate - That is the QuestionBy Stephen Henchy, Sr. Applications Engineer

Modulating hot gas reheat has been showing up on more and more project specifica-tions over the last 3 or 4 years. Many times the application does not require this expensive option. FHP was the first to introduce hot gas reheat in the WSHP industry.

Since then the competition has developed their own version of reheat in many forms. The dif-ferences between what they do compared to what FHP does may be the reason these speci-fications are being written. This article will go over what is hot gas reheat and the differences between on/off reheat and modulating hot gas reheat. In the end you will have a better under-standing in order to provide the best unit to your customer without any unwarranted costs.

In today’s building designs humidity control is critical for indoor air quality and prevention of mold growth. Mold growth in particular can cause structural damage and a sick building environment. Possible causes of excess humidity could be from an oversized short cycling unit, a high percentage of outside air being introduced into the space, a high latent load in the space or anywhere humidity infiltration is a problem. Hot gas reheat is an option to allow the user to control both space temperature as well as space humidity.

In the reheat mode, the compressor discharge gas is diverted through the reheat valve to the reheat coil downstream of the cooling coil. The superheated refrigerant gas then reheats the air leaving the cooling coil. In this way the unit is operating as a dehumidifier by raising the temperature of the air along a constant sensible heat line. This significantly reduces the relative humidity of the leaving air. This design offers savings over reheating with electric heating coils. It also complies with ASHRAE standards because no additional energy is being added to the system. The main issue is how the reheat valve is controlled.

Standard on/off HGRH will satisfy most applications where space conditioning is required. The control of this option is very simple. A standard heat pump thermostat with a basic humidistat or a thermostat/humidistat combination can also be used. Controlling the unit with a building management system is also an option if DDC is employed. The cooling set point will always take precedent. Once the cooling set point is satisfied and the humidity is above set point the hot gas reheat will engage. First the unit will cool and dehumidify, then reheat the air using the hot refrigerant gas before delivering it to the space. FHP sizes the coils to about 90% of the total sensible capacity of the unit. This means the air will leave the reheat coil at about 2-5 degrees lower than the entering air temperature, removing the building owners concerns about overheating the space.

Modulating HGRH is used to control the discharge air temperature. This option is commonly used for 100% outdoor air applications delivering air directly to a space. The reheat mode is always active in this applica-tion. The air is first cooled to about 55db/54wb. Then a sensor located in the supply air duct senses the dry bulb leaving air temperature. This sensor is set at the desired tempera-ture and regulates the reheat valve to control and maintain the tempera-ture of the supply air leaving the unit. The valve can modulate from 0-100% capacity of the reheat coil. This allows the unit to provide 100% outside air to a space at a neutral air temperature. A separate interior unit takes over the conditioning of the space. This option is also used on VAV applications to control the leaving air temperature.

So why is modulating reheat showing up on specifications controlling space conditions? The main reason is in how other manufacturers design their reheat coil. The reheat coils used by some manufacturers can be oversized. If the reheat was not modulated they could end up over-heating the space in the reheat mode. The FHP design removes the need to modulate the reheat for space comfort. The standard on/off reheat will always leave the unit 2-5 degrees cooler than the entering air temperature. This makes the control set up easier and keeps costs down on installing and wiring multiple sensors. The FHP modulating reheat option should be used for 100% outdoor air, high mixed air, VAV, or any application when the discharge air temperature control is required. Using this option for space humidity control is not recommended.

Please keep these differences in mind when designing your next project. Each manufacturer uses a slightly different way to achieve the same outcome. The FHP design is a simple and easy to understand design for the engineer, contractor and building owner. Please contact your lo-cal Commercial Sales Representative for more information and performance illustrations of the FHP hot gas reheat option.

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Technical Bulletin Evaluation of POE oil color on R-410a ApplicationsContributed by Robert Schwarzkopf

On occasion, FHP Bosch is asked about the acceptable level of oil coloration in its R-410a units in the field. This communication will attempt to clarify FHP Bosch’s position on this topic and establish some basic guidelines for evaluation.

From the factory polyolester oil (POE) is clear and basically colorless. As a refrig-eration system operates the POE circulates throughout the system and can act as a detergent, cleaning microscopic oxides and contaminants from the insides of tubing and other components. This can cause the POE to pick up a yellowish or brown-ish coloration, but this is not a sign of problems. When POE starts to turn a darker brown or even black, this can be a sign of heavy contamination or chemical break-down due to overheating.

Emerson has developed a POE color chart that can be used to help evaluate the state of oil in a compressor (see next page). Note that this chart is strictly qualitative and is meant for use only as a guideline. When comparing the color of POE in a unit to this chart, any oil color that falls between 0 (clear) and 4 (dark gold) is considered normal and not a cause for concern. If the oil color reaches 6 (bright red), then it is advisable to obtain a sample of the oil and return it to FHP Bosch for analysis. Colors past 6 may be indicative of problems – the system should be analysed for abnormal operations, extreme temperatures or other issues that could cause the compressor to operate beyond a safe envelope.

On equipment with compressor sight glasses, POE color can be observed with rela-tive ease. Note that poor lighting may make a precise determination of POE color difficult and it may be necessary to obtain a sample from the compressor for clear observation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact FHP Bosch technical support.

Copeland’s Oil StandardTo use this chart: Place a sample of your oil into a small, clear glass container and determine which of the standardized samples it most closely matches. Typically 3 to 4 on the color chart is seen for normal operating conditions. Above that and there may be some concern. Darker oil may indicate high temp operation and/or increased debris. The coloration chart is only based on color. There is no number correlation to other factors such as acid, moisture, etc. Darker color oils (6 and above) should be checked by a Chemistry Lab.

0 = Clear1 = Cream2 = Yellow3 - Light Gold4 = Dark Gold5 = Orange6 = Bright Red

7 = Dark Red8 = Brown9 = Dark Brown10 = Black11 = Light Gray12 = Dark Gray13 = Other

Legend

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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Product Spotlight FHP LM

Key FeaturesStandard

X G-90 Galvanized Cabinet X Stainless Steel Drain Pan X Floating Compressor Base X ECM Constant Torque Motor X Removable Blower Inlet Ring for

Ease of Service X Freeze Protection for the Air and

Water Coils X Condensate Overflow Protection X Solid State Safety Circuit

Introducing the NEW FHP LM series of heat pumps. This series offers customers best in class comfort, efficiency and sound levels along with a wide range of available features and options, making the LM series the ideal solution for high performance buildings. The LM series incorporates a number of features and options that allow the specifying engineer to maximize LEED® credits on high performance projects.

Optional X DuoGuard™ Air Coil Protection X Hot Gas Reheat X Internal Electric Heat (208/230V only) X Cupro-Nickel Coaxial Heat Exchanger X Constant Airflow ECM Fan Motors X 2 Way Water Valve X External LED Status Light X Phase Protection X DDC Controls X MERV 8 or 13 Filters X Fiber Free Insulation

LM S E R I E S

Options Designed for Any Application

DuoGuard™ Air Coil ProtectionThe LM is available with this state of the art coil protection option that features 2 layers of corrosion protection. All active copper heat transfer surface on the air coil is coated in a tin plating to resist all common forms of coil corrosion including formicary, salt water and galvanic corrosion. Additionally, the aluminum fins are e-coated in a state of the art protective layer to provide a long service life in the harshest of environments. DuoGuard™ protected coils exceed 1000 hours of ASTM B117 salt spray testing.

Constant Airflow ECM Fan MotorsOptional constant airflow ECM motors combine the efficiency of ECM motor operation along with the ability to automatically adjust to changes in external pressure drop due to factors such as filter loading to provide consistent air delivery. These motors are ideal for use with high ef-ficiency filtration, such as MERV 13 filters. All FHP Bosch ECM motors feature gradual ramp-up/ramp-down performance to reduce noise and improve comfort. Additionally, these motors offer the ability to reduce air flow in cooling on demand in order to cool to dehumidify.

MERV 13 filtersOptional MERV 13 filters offer up to 90% dust spot efficiency and are eligible for LEED® credits. These filters represent the state of the art for common commercial HVAC equipment.

Hot Gas ReheatHot gas reheat enables an LM unit to dehumidify on demand without the danger of over-cooling the conditioned space. Modulating reheat offers the ability to also precisely control leaving air temperature.

DDC ControlsLM series units can be factory provided with on-board DDC controls in order to seamlessly integrate with modern building management systems. FHP Bosch controls are custom pro-grammed to fully communicate with a front end, providing vital control and diagnostic data real time. All common communication protocols are supported.

Fiber Free InsulationLM series units can be provided with non-fibrous closed cell insulation. This insulation pro-vides the ultimate in indoor air quality while reducing sound levels and cabinet air leakage to industry leading levels. LM series fiber free insulation is cleanable and meets the most stringent requirements for reducing airborne fibers and particles.

UP TO

32.0EER

Part Load

UP TO

22.0EER

Full Load

X Best-in-class 2-stage efficiency X Best-in-class sound levels X 2 to 6 ton capacities available X 2-stage capacity control X Field configurable discharge air to perfectly match job site requirements (HZ only) X Multiple humidity control options available X Simple installation and operation

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Achieving Net-Zero Energy UseInformation provided by Bosch Thermotechnology with assistance from PAE and Johnson-Barrow

BackgroundIn the Bullitt Center office building in Seattle, Washington, which opened on Earth Day, April 22, 2013 and is owned by the environmentally conscious Bullitt Foundation, net zero energy and water initiatives have been combined with the Living Building Challenge, a rigorous verification process consisting of 20 demands that go beyond LEED® requirements.

Currently, there are over 140 Living Building Challenge registered projects in 10 countries, but only three to date in the U.S. have been fully certified and they are much smaller buildings than the six-story, 50,000 sq ft. Bullitt Center. The $30-million Bullitt Center will undergo a full year of verification against the Challenge’s 20 “Imperatives” that fall under seven performance areas (site, water, energy, health, materials, equity and beauty).

The Bullitt Center building was designed to be one of the most energy efficient buildings in the U.S., achieving an energy efficiency of 83-percent better than the typical Seattle office building. To achieve the twin Imperatives of net-zero energy and net-zero water use, the Bullitt Center is equipped with a geothermal system and in-floor radiant heating, a 14,000 sq. ft. canted and extended rooftop filled with photovoltaic solar capture arrays to make electricity, a rainwater capture/purification system for potable systems with a 56,000 gallon basement cistern, onsite waste management and thermally glazed curtain wall windows that open and close automatically in response to outside conditions and to maximize daylight.

Installation SummaryFHP Manufacturing AP, CA, ES, EP and WW Series heat pumps were specified by PAE Consulting Engineers for a total of ten units. The heat pumps provide heating and cooling to the conference rooms, data center and elevator machine room. FHP water-to-water heat pumps are connected to Uponor PEX to deliver heated or chilled water for radiant heating or cooling, and also generate heat recovery for the ventilation system’s 100 percent outside air unit to precondition incoming fresh air with outgoing air. The vertical closed loop geothermal system consists of 26 geothermal wells, each 400 feet deep.

According to Justin Stenkamp, PE of PAE, selection of the FHP products was made on the basis of their performance characteristics along with working relationships and a strong track record for service from FHP Bosch representatives on previous projects.

But it is the net-zero energy and net-zero water objectives of the Bullitt Center that will have the most impact on the building’s attainment of a Living Building certification. Use of a geothermal HVAC system with dedicated on-site solar energy generation – even in cloudy climates like the Pacific Northwest - is a natu ral choice for Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB).

Carbon neutral renewables like solar and geothermal energy along with radiant heating and cooling for indoor air comfort, in tandem with strict energy monitoring, will verify the vision put forth by the owner and the build team to create and sustain a true living laboratory for sustainability in a building that is commercially viable, aesthetically pleasing, and provides a great environment to work in.

Heat40%

Plug Loads25%

Lights15%

Dom Hot Water4%

Fans5%

Pumps/Aux4%

Cooling7%

Total Savings75%

Lights5%

Space Heating2% Dom Hot

Water1%

Fans3%

Misc13%

Elevator1%

TenantSavings

10%

Typical Energy Consumption by End User Project:Bullitt Center Building, Seattle, WA Equipment:AP025, CA009, EP007, ES018, ES025, WW120 and WW210 FHP geothermal heat pumps

Building Owner: Cascadia Green Building Council

Design & Development Teams: Miller Hull Partnership, Point 32, PAE Consulting Engineers

Geothermal Representative: Johnson-Barrow, Inc.

General Contractor: Schuchart

Project Completion: April 2006 Project Goals:►Energy efficiency 83% greater than a typical Seattle office building►Water efficiency 80% greater than a typical Seattle office building

Case Study #1 Bullitt Center Building

Bullitt Center Energy Consumption

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Case Study # 2Piquette Square Apartments

Apartments for Homeless Veterans in DetroitSubmitted by Kurt Peterson, Craig Lazinsky and Greg Kurtz

BackgroundPiquette Square is a 150-unit apartment project in Detroit built to house and care for homeless veterans. Piquette Square offers comprehensive support services to help the veterans develop self-sufficiency and reintegrate into the community. Southwest Housing Solutions owns and manages Piquette Square, a four story brick building with 11,000 sq ft of common area and commercial space completed in 2010. Installation SummaryThe manufacturer’s reps on the project for FHP Manufacturing (division of Bosch Thermotechnology) were Dave Cunningham and Kurt Peterson, sales engineers from Facility Technologies. FHP water-to-water units were selected to heat or chill water piped to individual apartments through four-pipe fan coils provided by Whalen. The fan coils provide advantages of a four-pipe system, but reduce pump and piping requirements by 50%, according to the manu-facturer. The design allows pump and motor usage to be staged as heating or cooling condi-tions require, reducing overall energy demands and requiring no dampers or flow control valves.

FHP provided four, two-stage water-to-water geothermal heat pumps of 20 tons capacity each, totalling 80 tons. Two storage tanks provide chilled water at 45F and hot water at 120F. Two circulating pump systems feed chilled or hot water to the fan coils installed in individual apart-ments, depending on the season. The sys-tem also provides environmental control for common areas and office space on the main floor. The geothermal loop uses wa-ter and 20% glycol solution. An additional 19 water-to-air FHP model EC heat pumps provide conditioned air to commercial space on the ground level.

Potential applications of FHP’s WW Series water-to-water modular heat pumps include make-up air conditioning, snow melt, and swimming pool heating.

The small cabinet modular design offers flexibility to install units individually or in any combina-tion to match the exact load requirement for a commercial project. They are great choices for retrofit or new construction, because they can fit through a standard 36” service door. FHP WW Series is available in sizes from 10 to 35 tons. Building owners will benefit from the ease of service when utilizing FHP WW Series, as any standard refrigeration/air conditioning technician can service them, unlike a large centrifugal chiller system requiring specialized service.

Summary and ConclusionAccording to Dave Cunningham, the all-electric heat pump system provides up to 30% in energy savings over traditional fossil-fuel HVAC system. With the advantages of indi-vidual unit control, and no outdoor equipment to house or roof penetra-tion required for exhaust, the system is significantly more space efficient and cost-effective than air-to-air units. In addition, no backup heating system is required, thus saving cost and complexity.

Project:Piquette Square Apartments, Detroit, MI

Equipment:4 WW240 FHP water-to-water two-stage geothermal heat pumps19 water-to-air FHP model EC heat pumps

Building Owner:Southwest Housing Solutions

Consulting Engineer:EAM Engineers, Inc., Troy, MI

Geothermal Representative: Facility Technologies, LLC

General Contractor:O’Brien Construction, Troy, MI

Project Completion: June 2010

Project Goals:►Individual apartment control of heating and cooling►Environmental control for common spaces►Ease of service and maintenance

Kurt Peterson demonstrates ease of maintenance of the FHP model EC geothermal heat pump mounted in ceiling.

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Project:Ridgewood & Redmond High Schools

Application:Hydronic heating Equipment:Buderus SB615 (LP) and SB745 (natural gas) condensing boilers

Building Owner:Redmond School District

General Contractor:Skanska, Portland, OR

Design Engineer: MFIA Engineers

Installation Contractor:MacDonald Miller, Oregon Cascade Manufacturer’s Representative: PacWest Sales, Portland, OR

Project Completion:Ridgewood 2012Redmond 2013 Project Goals:►Sustainable heating & cooling►Energy savings and environmental comfort►Educational outreach for Oregon students

Case Study #3Ridgeview & Redmond High Schools

Buderus Condensing Gas Boilers Contributed by Tom Szklarz, PacWest Sales, Portland, OR

BackgroundWhen the Redmond, Oregon School District was faced with the challenge of retrofitting the existing Redmond High School with an upgraded heating and cooling system, three Buderus SB745 commercial condensing gas boilers met the challenge. According to Jerry Milstead, the school district’s construction project manager, the 207,000 sq ft high school, built in 1970, received an 80,000 sq ft remodeling in spring 2013 with upgraded classrooms, refinished gym, new bleachers, and new boilers and chillers. In 2012 the district had built the new 280,000 sq ft Ridgeview High School, incorporating four Buderus SB615 condensing boilers fired by liquid propane.

Installation SummaryAs explained by Hans Rindfleisch of Skanska USA Building, Buderus SB745 commercial natural gas condensing boilers were selected for the Redmond High School upgrade, requiring removal of two old 60,000 pound water-tube boilers and heat exchanger. “Once the space was cleared of debris and insulation, we were able to pour a pad and set the new boilers in place. Our chal-lenge was finding a layout for the boilers to allow us to tie into the existing header while allowing sufficient spacing for electrical equipment and flues. We located the water heaters to the me-chanical mezzanine in the boiler room, providing the custodial staff a warm, spacious working environment.” The new Ridgeview High School completed in 2012 incorporated a Honeywell WEBS HVAC DDC control.

Summary and ConclusionThe new Ridgeview High School was completed in the fall of 2012 at a final cost of $73 million, significantly below the originally budgeted $80 million. It was awarded LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The facility’s tilt-up concrete walls scored additional LEED® points. The seven-to-eleven inch thick walls provide a thermal mass that decreases the loss of heating and cooling.

“The district is very pleased that we could work within the budgetary constraints while constructing a building of which the community can truly be proud,” said Jerry Milstead. “We couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome of the project.”

The Buderus SB series of high-efficiency condensing boilers feature design flexibil-ity for retrofit and new construction proj-ects. High mass design is tailored to fully meet space heating retrofit applications

and can be used with multiple fuels including natural gas, propane or heating oil. The seasonal efficiency of the Buderus SB Series boilers can reach up to 98%, reducing heating costs by up to 20% in comparison with conventional heating units.

Energy savings using the Buderus boilers at the new Ridgeview school are projected to be between 20 & 25% of a standard code-compliant system. Significant energy savings are also projected at the refurbished Redmond High School with the Buderus SB745 boilers, which came online in autumn of 2013.

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Jeffrey NeSmith — Manufacturing Operations & Engineering Manager [email protected]

Jeffrey joined FHP Manufacturing in October 2010 as the Manufacturing Operations Manager. He is responsible for all aspects of the daily planning and production of water source heat pumps at the Fort Lauderdale Plant. He previously spent 20 years in manufacturing engineering with Bosch’s Gasoline Systems Division in Anderson and Charleston, South Carolina including a 3 year assignment in Schwieberdingen, Germany. Jeffrey graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Team SpotlightFHP Commercial Group

Frank C. Ballew III, P.E. — Northeast Regional Sales ManagerP: (717) 512-6984 [email protected]

Frank is a senior sales professional with over twenty years experience in sales and sales & project management. He was most recently the Northeast Business Development Manager at Evaptech where he led a 14 office rep sales force. Frank was also employed at one of our commercial rep offices in Pennsylvania, H&H Associates, where he was responsible for 30 different product lines including Greenheck, Marley, FHP, Modine, Dectron, to name a few, so he knows us well. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds a

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University.

Ed Schlacher — Commercial Product ManagerP: (954) [email protected]

Ed recently joined the FHP Bosch team in November 2013 as Commercial Product Manager. He has over 15 years experience in the HVAC/R industry. While attending Florida State University, he started working as a counter person/driver at Baker Distribution, a prominent Refrigeration & A/C wholesaler in the area. He quickly moved up the ranks to Outside Sales and after 5 years of selling to the northern part of Florida, he became a Territory Manager for Carrier Corporation selling Carrier & Bryant Systems in Central Florida. Four years later, he left to become a VRV Sales Engineer with Daikin AC for the Southern

part of Florida. He recently left that company as Area Manager of all of Florida to join the FHP Bosch team in Fort Lauderdale. He is currently responsible for managing the commercial water source heat pump equipment.

Jorge Suarez — After-Sales ManagerP: (866) [email protected]

Jorge joined FHP in 2000 and is currently responsible for the After-Sales & Warranty Department. He is involved in inbound technical support calls from contractors and technicians in the field with installation and/or repair issues. The assistance he provides to the customer includes electrical schematic diagnostics with the technicians, along with refrigerant circuit & water source troubleshooting to help diagnose the problem. He is also responsible for the warranty department, warranty credit processing, and has been instrumental in improving the Time-to-Market Process of new product. He began his career

at Penguin Air Conditioning as their Shop Foreman and Service Manager. After that, he became the Area Sales Manager at PT Gallery where he was responsible for sales and installations of chillers in a variety of applications ranging from domestic and commercial ornamental aquariums to lobster and commercial fisheries holding stations.

Edgton Wright — Field Service SpecialistP: (866) [email protected]

Edgton has been working as our Field Service Specialist for the past 19 years. He has an impressive 21 years of experience working in the HVAC industry as a certified mechanic. He supports our customers both nationally and internationally to ensure the smooth operation of our systems, integrations and applications. His knowledge and expertise are an asset to our After-Sales Department as he is able to elevate FHP Bosch’s standards of customer service and satisfaction.

Adrian Smith — Technical AssociateP: (866) [email protected]

Adrian just joined the After-Sales Department and he will be adding an incredible wealth of knowledge to the Technical Support Team. His vast amount of HVAC experience includes installing, servicing, repairing and retrofitting heating & cooling as well as refrigeration equipment. His background also includes working with cooling tower installs, roof tops, pool heaters, chillers, pumps, dampers and compressors, etc. He has worked for several smaller HVAC companies in Broward and St. Lucie counties and he comes to us most recently from the Broward County Aviation Department where he was

responsible for all refrigeration and HVAC on and around the Fort Lauderdale Airport grounds.

Carlos Chamorro — Controls EngineerP: (954) 513-3690 [email protected]

Carlos joined the FHP team in March 2010 as Controls Engineer. He brought with him 8 years of building automation and controls experience at the application, field and the equipment level, 4 of these years were with Siemens Building Technologies and the remainder with Lennox International commercial division where he and his team won an innovation award. He took on the role of leading the controls and electronics efforts for FHP and has successfully worked with his team to standardize electronics (both hardware and software

platforms) across multiple product lines, which allowed the organization to improve the quality of its products and decrease lead times. He holds two US and three EU patents on phase and voltage monitoring and control, wiring systems for HVAC equipment and outdoor fan and indoor blower control on HVAC equipment. He earned his BSEE from the Colombian School of Engineering and his MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.

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The new fully featured LM with two capacity scroll compressor & ECM provides best-in-class efficiency, comfort and peace of mind for years to come.

Contact your rep offices for your next building project TODAY! fhp-mfg.com or 1-866-642-3198

Model LM commercial heat pumps feature: Best-in-class 2-stage efficiency

Robust and durable construction with industry leading low sound levels

Service friendly features for easy repair and installation

Extensive options to meet virtually any jobsite design requirement

LEED® compliant to help qualify for the greatest potential of credits with a water source HVAC system

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NEW

UP TO

32.0EER

Part Load

UP TO

22.0EER

Full Load

Model LMWater Source Heat Pump