Nominal Capacities2 - 5 TONS
EfficiencyUp To 18 SEER
WarrantyCompressor - 10-Year Limited*
Parts - 10-Year Limited*

Echelon™ 18 SEER Split System Heat Pump
The HC8B Series unit is the outdoor part of a versatile heat pump system. It is designed to be custom matched with one of our complete line of evaporator sections, each designed to serve a specific function. Matching air handlers are available for upflow, downflow, and horizontal left or right applications to provide a complete system. Electric heaters are available if required. Add-on coils are available for use with upflow, downflow, and horizontal furnaces. Field installed accessories are also available as needed.
Special Benefits
- Superior Coil Protection - A stamped, decorative metal coil guard completely protects the coil from debris and other damaging material.
- Isolated Compressor Compartment - A molded composite bulkhead isolates the compressor and refrigeration components from the rest of the unit, reducing sound and vibration.
- Protected Compressor - The compressor is safeguarded against abnormal pressures and temperatures by an internal pressure relief valve, an internal temperature sensor, and factory high and low pressure system controls. A factory installed liquid line filter-drier further protects the compressor.
Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant – The next generation refrigerant R-410A delivers environmentally friendly performance with zero ozone depletion.
- Durable Finish – An automotive quality finish provides the ultimate protection from harmful UV rays and rust creep, ensuring a long-lasting, high quality appearance. A powder-paint topcoat is applied over a baked-on primer using a galvanized, zinc coated steel base material. The result is a finish that has been proven in testing to provide 33% greater durability than conventional powder-coat finishes.
- Lower Installed Cost - Designed to provide enhanced installability by featuring a slide-down control compartment that allows easy access to control components, along with angled service valves to reduce overall installation time and cost.
- Low RPM Fan Motor – Helps to reduce airflow noise.
- Low Operating Sound Levels - A fan design boasting technology adapted from aeronautic and defense engineering provides for whisper-quiet operation by allowing air to flow smoothly and efficiently across the fan tips.
- Filter-Drier - A factory installed, solid core liquid line filter-drier removes harmful debris and moisture from the system.
- Easy Service Access - A full end, full service access panel with handle makes for easy entry to internal components.
- Composite Base – The strong and durable composite base pan provides added strength while resisting rust and corrosion, as well as reducing sound and vibration.
- WhisperDrive™ System - Features combination of swept-wing fan, composite base pan, isolated compressor compartment and two-stage compressor to reduce overall sound to a mere whisper.
- Communications Capable – Requiring only a simple 4-wire installation, the communicating capability enables the use of the Touch Screen
- Communicating Control - allowing real time visibility of system operation and the use of diagnostic features, while still maintaining the ability to function with a traditional thermostat.
- Complete System Control - These heat pumps utilize a unique microprocessor defrost control system to provide optimal comfort as well as monitor the overall system for reliable operation. In the event improper operating conditions occur (high temperature and/or high pressure), the system will automatically shut the system down to extend the life of the heat pump. The defrost control features an internal memory to aid the technician in troubleshooting, reducing service time and cost.
*Must be registered online within 90 days of installation to qualify for the 10-year warranty. Otherwise, the warranty reverts to the standard warranty as published in the product warranty certificate. This warranty does not apply to R-22 or 3-phase models.