Lochinvar Revolutionizes the Industry with the New EnergyRite2 Pool Heater

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by Lochinvar | 06/20/2008

Lochinvar® Corporation introduces the EnergyRite² pool and spa heater. The five new EnergyRite² residential and light commercial pool heaters are available from 150,000 to 399,999 Btu/Hr and operate at an impressive 88 percent thermal efficiency rating, far exceeding the current standard for pool heaters.

EnergyRite² is a fan-assisted, sealed combustion unit that utilizes precise mixing of combustion air and gas to ensure maximum efficiency. The unique sealed combustion chamber reduces the risk of a potentially dangerous flame rollout and helps prevent insects and other pests from nesting inside the unit, a common problem that can cause serious damage to a pool heater's burner. Less than 25" in height, EnergyRite² ensures easy indoor and outdoor installation. EnergyRite² offers multiple horizontal and vertical venting options that can save time and money during installation.

Available venting options include:
- Conventional Vertical;
- DirectAire® Vertical;
- DirectAire® Vertical/Horizontal;
- Power DirectAire® Horizontal;
- Power Sidewall;
- New E-Rite Sidewall.

The new E-Rite Sidewall venting option draws combustion air and vents the by-products of combustion horizontally through an outside wall up to 25 equivalent feet without an additional wall-mounted exhaust fan.

All EnergyRite² models are environmentally friendly and produce less than 20 ppm of NOx, surpassing even the most stringent air quality standards, and the EnergyRite² already meets the more restrictive NOx limitations proposed for the future.

The outer shell of the EnergyRite² is made from sturdy heavy-gauge pre-painted steel and is thicker and stronger than other pool heaters in its class. To ensure the EnergyRite² is as reliable as its heavy-duty casing, Lochinvar has equipped each unit with a corrosion-resistant cast iron, glass-lined header with an internal bypass and a durable, copper finned-tube heat exchanger.

Other features and benefits of the new EnergyRite² include:
- The utilization of hot surface ignition to guarantee quick, reliable starts;
- A prewired 24-volt terminal strip for easy connection of contacts;
- Two levels of self-diagnostic indicator lights for the homeowner and the service technician;
- Dual electronic thermostats for both a pool and spa to help maintain accurate temperature control;
- Strong, durable ASME-certified construction (optional).

The heat exchanger can be removed through the top of the unit, making service and maintenance even easier on the EnergyRite². Gas connections do not need to be broken when service is required. Lochinvar Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency pool heaters, water heaters and boilers, ranging in capacity from small residential units to three-million-plus Btu/Hr models.

Based in Lebanon, Tenn., with facilities in Detroit, Mich., Tampa, Fla. and Dallas, Texas, Lochinvar stocks equipment at all locations.