Winchester Multi-Positional Air Handler / Electric Furnace w/ ECM Blower Motor

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The 240V Winchester ME Series modular, multi-positional air handler offers flexible installation to accommodate upflow, downflow, and horizontal applications.  By adding an a heat kit, the air handler easily transitions to a residential electric furnace.  The unit is A/C and heat pump ready, and features a DC ECM constant torque, maintenance-free adjustable speed blower motor.  Heat kits have heavy-gauge coiled nichrome wire and double-pole circuit breaker(s).  All units are factory assembled, wired and tested to assure safe, dependable and economical operation.

10-Year Limited Parts Warranty*

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

*Please Note: To qualify for the extended 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty, the unit must be registered online at www.upgproductregistration.com within 90 days of purchase for replacement or closing for new home construction. Otherwise, the standard 5-Year Limited Parts Warranty is in effect.

Tech Guide

User Guide

Installation Manual

Heat Strip Guide

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Multi-positional, modular design with compact cabinet heights of 21.5 and 22.5 inches offers flexible installation in upflow, downflow, and horizontal applications

Standard 240V wiring and breakers (field supplied)

Standard multiple speed ECM blower motor is permanently lubricated for maintenance-free operation with one minute blower-off delay for increased efficiency, and offers increased SEER/HSPF ratings for A/C and heat pump applications

Designed to be used with both air conditioning and heat pumps or as an electric furnace by adding a heat kit

Please Note: The ME Series air handler does not include an evaporator coil.  When matching with an air conditioning system, select a coil width that matches with the width of the air handler.

Not Certified for Mobile Home use

Approved for use in California by the CEC

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HOW TO SELECT AN ELECTRIC HEAT KIT FOR AN ELECTRIC FURNACE APPLICATION

You can refer to an estimate or proposal from a local contractor, refer to the size of your existing system that you may want replaced, or use the sizing estimation chart provided on this page. Use the map to determine your Region based on the location of your home. Using the equipment charts, find your Region and go down the column to locate the range that covers the Square Footage of your home. Follow the row to the right to determine the recommended Furnace for your application.

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Square Footage of Your Home Heat Kit kW Size
400-625 430-675 480-750 585-915 655-1025 8 kW
625-800 675-865 750-965 915-1170 1025-1310 10 kW
800-1040 865-1125 965-1255 1170-1525 1310-1710 13 kW
1040-1200 1125-1295 1255-1450 1525-1755 1710-1970 15 kW
1200-1440 1295-1555 1450-1740 1755-2110 1970-2365 18 kW
1440-1600 1555-1725 1740-1930 2110-2340 2365-2625 20 kW

 

NOTE: These tables an charts are intended to be used as a guideline only. The information is based on conventional window space (<15%), insulation and building construction. Only use these tables as a reference. When including a finished basement, use 1/2 of the finished basement square footage with the rest of the area being calculated.

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240V Modular Multi-Positional Air Handler Models (Evaporator Coil IS NOT Included)

Hamilton Model Number Nom. CFM Avail. Tons Dimensions H x W x D (in.) Supply Opening Return Opening Weight (lbs.) Energy Guide
ME08BN21 800 1.5 – 2.0 21.5 X 17.5 X 21.5 16.5 X 12.1875 16.5 X 19.125 57 EnergyGuideIcon2
ME12BN21 1,200 2.5 – 3.0 21.5 X 17.5 X 21.5 16.5 X 12.1875 16.5 X 19.125 58 EnergyGuideIcon2
ME16CN21 1,600 3.5 – 4.0 22.5 X 21 X 21.5 20 X 12.1875 20 X 19.125 75 EnergyGuideIcon2
ME20DN21 2,000 4.0 – 5.0 22.5 X 24.5 X 21.5 23.5 X 12.1875 23.5 X 19.125 82 EnergyGuideIcon2

*Please Note: 5 Ton/2000 CFM applications require two (2) side air returns.

Electric Furnaces – 240V Modular Multi-Positional Air Handler with Heat Kit Models (Evaporator Coil IS NOT Included)

Hamilton Model Number Nom. CFM Avail. Tons Heat Strip (kW) Dimensions H x W x D (in.) Supply Opening Bottom Opening Weight (lbs.) Energy Guide
ME08BN21-10 800 1.5 – 2.0 10 21.5 X 17.5 X 21.5 16.5 X 12.1875 16.5 X 19.125 57 EnergyGuideIcon2
ME08BN21-13 800 1.5 – 2.0 13 21.5 X 17.5 X 21.5 16.5 X 12.1875 16.5 X 19.125 58 EnergyGuideIcon2
ME12N21-15 1,200 2.5 – 3.0 15 21.5 X 17.5 X 21.5 16.5 X 12.1875 16.5 X 19.125 58 EnergyGuideIcon2
ME12BN21-18 1,200 2.5 – 3.0 18 21.5 X 17.5 X 21.5 16.5 X 12.1875 16.5 X 19.125 59 EnergyGuideIcon2
ME16CN21-18 1,600 3.5 – 4.0 18 22.5 X 21 X 21.5 20 X 12.1875 20 X 19.125 75 EnergyGuideIcon2
ME16CN21-20 1,600 3.5 – 4.0 20 22.5 X 21 X 21.5 20 X 12.1875 20 X 19.125 76 EnergyGuideIcon2
ME20DN21-20 2,000 5.0 20 22.5 X 24.5 X 21.5 23.5 X 12.1875 23.5 X 19.125 82 EnergyGuideIcon2

*Please Note: 5 Ton/2000 CFM applications require two (2) side air returns.

Optional Furnace Accessories

Item No. Description Weight (lbs.)
RAB 17 Return Air Box Assembly for 17.5″ WMA Series Air Handlers 18
RAB 21 Return Air Box Assembly for 21″ WMA Series Air Handlers 21
RA 16 Return Air Drop Assembly (Upflow Applications Only) 50
WKDP 20 Universal Trim to Fit Plenum – 20″ x 20″ x 47″ 28
WKDP 24 Universal Trim to Fit Plenum – 24″ x 20″ x 47″ 35

 

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