Rheem Professional Prestige Series Hybrid Heat Pump Brochure

Selling Guide

INTEGRATED HOME COMFORT

Water Heaters | Hybrid Heat Pump

Rheem Prestige™ Series
Hybrid Heat Pump

Product Summary

Superb engineering, coupled with decades of water heating

expertise, have produced an integrated heat pump water

heater that has over twice the efficiency of standard electric

water heaters. Its narrow 21” diameter fits through access

doors, unlike some hybrid products.

The Rheem Prestige™ Hybrid Heat Pump Series offers

exceptional energy efficiency, performance, reliability and

easy Installation – making it one of the best water heating

solutions on the market today.

• High 2.45 EF reduces operating
cost $329 annually compared to a
standard 50-gallon electric model

• 8700 Btu/h compressor is the
most powerful in its class – more
heat can be created by the heat
pump and less by traditional
electric elements. This translates
into significant fuel savings in
real-life applications

OUR MOST
ADVANCED

ENERGY

EFFICIENT

ELECTRIC

WATER HEATER

Why Rheem?

Rheem helps you give your customers the value,

performance and features they want. From our tried

and true tank-type water heaters to our space-saving

tankless solutions that provide continuous hot water,

Rheem has something to satisfy the budgets and

lifestyles

In addition to our large selection of water heating

solutions, Rheem also has a full line of heating and

cooling products for warm winter nights, cool summer

days and hot water all year round.

In keeping with its policy of continuous progress and product improvement,

of every customer.

To learn more visit us online at

Rheem.com or call 1.800.621.5622

Rheem reserves the right to make changes without notice.

EFFICIENCY

GENERATI N

RHEEM PRESTIGE™ SERIES

HYBRID HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER

PRESTIGE

HYBRID

SPECS

AT A

GLANCE

EF: 2.45

Compressor: 8700 Btu/h

FHR: 57 Gallons

Capacity: 50-Gallon

Height: 75 ½”

Diameter: 21”
Unit Weight: 180 lbs.

Ship weight: 226 lbs.

Annual cost to operate: $191

EcoNet™: Compatible for future

integration, updates and features

Rheem Water Heating • 101 Bell Road

Montgomery, Alabama 36117-4305 • www.rheem.com

Rheem Canada Ltd./Ltée • 125 Edgeware Road, Unit 1

Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0P5 • www.rheem.com

PRINTED IN U.S.A. 05/13 WP FORM NO. HP-103RH Rev. 6

Water | Residential Electric | Hybrid Heat Pump

INTEGRATED HOME COMFORT

HYBRID HEAT PUMP

SELLING POINTS

Here’s what makes the Rheem Prestige™ Hybrid
Heat Pump, our most advanced energy-efficient
electric water heater, the perfect solution for you
and your customer:

Superior Energy Efficiency

2.45 EF – Highest efficiency in its class!

• Contractor Benefit: Lower operating cost makes it easier to sell.

• Homeowner Benefit: Significantly lowers homeowner’s energy bill.

8700 Btu/h Compressor

Most powerful compressor in its class and highest Btu. Heats water

much faster in HP-only mode with less use of electric elements.

• Contractor Benefit: Increased reliability, built to work longer

and harder.

• Homeowner Benefit: Greater energy efficiency in real-life

applications resulting in lower energy costs.

Intuitive, Full-Color, Back Lit LCD Display

Intuitive operation and the only full-color, back lit, touch screen that can

be operated in a dark basement or attic.

• Contractor Benefit: Speeds installation and maintenance, intuitive

diagnostics, scrollable history and alarms (system alerts).

• HomeownerBenefit: Easy-to-adjust water temperatures and five

operating modes for top efficiency and comfort.

Sleek, Contemporary Design

Elegant, high tech design instills confidence.

• Contractor Benefit: Easier to upsell an attractive water heater

resulting in more sales.

• Homeowner Benefit: Homeowner product satisfaction is increased.

Narrow 21 Inch Diameter

Easy installation in tight spots.

• Contractor Benefit: Fits through tight access doors for more

application flexibility.

• Homeowner Benefit: Takes up less floor space.

Ambient Temperature Operating Range: 37-120 Degrees

Widest operating temperature range in its class and able to operate in

lower temperatures (cooler climates).

• Contractor Benefit: Can be installed in more geographic areas

and designed to meet Northern climate specs (Tier 1).

• Homeowner Benefit: Lowers energy costs by operating Heat

Pump more days per year.

Water Heaters | Hybrid Heat Pump

Rheem Prestige™ Series
Hybrid Heat Pump
Heats Tank 33% Faster!

Heat Pump Only Test

Thistestillustratesthetruevalueofan8700Btu/h

heat pump compressor. The three hour temperature

rise test is closer to a real-life example on how the

Rheem Hybrid reduces fuel costs and speeds hot

water recovery.

Heat Pump Only Mode: Tank Recovery

Rheem Hybrid (50 gal) vs. Competitor Hybrid (50 gal)

Time it Takes to Heat Tank

130

120

115

110

100

90

Temperature Rise (Degrees Fahrenheit)

.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5

Competitor: 4717 Btu/h Compressor

Rheem: 8700 Btu/h Compressor

Specifications

DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS ENERGY INFO.
(SHOWN IN INCHES)

FIRST HR. RECOVERY UNIT APPROX. AVG. ANN.
GAL. MODEL RATING G.P.H. @ WEIGHT SHIP ENERGY OPER.
CAP. NUMBER GPH 90°F RISE HEIGHT DIAM. (LBS) WT. (LBS) SAVER COST

50 HB50RH 57 21 75-1/2 21 180 226 2.45 EF $191

Modes 2-5 Settings Service Enabled

2.00 Hrs. 3.00 Hrs.

33% Faster

Hours to Recover

HP Only Mode:

Provides highest
energy efficiency
when hot water
demands are low

High Demand Mode:

Right selection for very
high demand

(simultaneous operation of
multiple hot water fixtures)

Electric Heat Mode:

Operates like a
standard electric
water heater; no
heat pump

Vacation Mode:

Can be set from 2
to 28 days (82°) or
placed on “hold”
indefinitely

LEED Points = 3

•Selectscale:

Fahrenheit or Celsius

•Lockorunlock

the home screen;
Setting screen
remains unlocked

•Enable/disable

beeping alarm

Full-Color LCD Display

Current status of
HB50 hybrid water
heater

Displays model
& serial nos., SW
version; change
network instance or
run a test

Shows temperatures
in tank, ambient air,
suction, evaporator
and discharge

Displays current
alarms and past
alarms; ability to clear
all alarms

Start Up Screen

Press “Standby” to start

Energy Saver Mode 1

Best energy efficiency for
typical hot water demands

Home Screen

Factory set to default to the
“Energy Saver” mode screen

Press to toggle between
Enabled & Standby

•Enabled:heatswater

•Standby:doesn’theatwater

Note: “Modes” can’t be selected
when unit is in “Standby”

1.800.621.5622 – US

1.800.268.6966 – Canada

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