HVP Magazine – Grant’s fifth generation heat pump releasing in October

The Aerona 290 air source heat pump is the fifth generation of air source heat pump from Grant Engineering, which will be supplied alongside Grant’s award-winning Aerona³ models. It will be available to order from October, with the 4kW, 6.5kW, and 9kW units available first, and larger outputs of 12kW and 15.5kW coming in early 2025.

The energy efficient R290 refrigerant has a low Global Warming Potential of 3, and by using a natural refrigerant which is a pure hydrocarbon, Grant UK say that the Aerona 290 signals another step forward in sustainable home heating.

Featuring a powder-coated black casing, Grant have used customer feedback to influence the design decision. The Aerona 290 heat pumps have achieved Quiet Mark accreditation with the units’ ultra-low noise levels, which are the result of sound-reducing features within the unit including acoustic cotton sound insulation in the casing and anti-vibration feet.

The models have an energy rating of A+++ (at 35°C flow temperature) and their outputs have been rated at -5°C air temperature and 55°C water flow temperature. The units can be monitored and managed remotely, giving both installers and their customers ultimate control of their heat pump system and assisting offsite diagnostic support when required. Designed for use with the Aerona Smart Controller, the Aerona 290’s operation can be managed with ease.

Available with a seven-year guarantee when installed by a G1 Installer, the Aerona 290 has been tested to perform in extreme temperatures from -25°C through to 35°C. For system design and specification, Grant UK’s Design Team are on hand to help installers, merchants and other customers correctly size their new Aerona 290 system. Meanwhile, on-site technical support from Sales Support Engineers is available to assist installers during the setting and commissioning phase of an installation.

Alongside the new heat pump models, Grant UK is also launching several new ancillary products designed to work with the Aerona 290 and Aerona³ heat pump ranges. These include new models of QR Smart Pre-Plumbed cylinders featuring the Aerona Smart Controller as well as additional Smart heat pump controller kits and accessories. The new products will give installers greater choice and flexibility when it comes to installation, with solutions designed to suit more system types and arrangements.

In advance of its availability, Grant UK’s Training Academy has a free 1-day training course on the new Aerona 290 models at their Academy in Swindon, and this will be rolled out nationally to selected training venues from October. The Aerona 290 heat pump training course will cover operation, performance, installation and commissioning, as well providing training on R290 refrigerant and the important safety requirements for installation.

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