{"product_id":"thermopompe-centrale-tcl-apex-xs-blanc-5-tonnes-60000-btu","title":"TCL APEX XS Central Heat Pump (White) | 5 Tons - 60000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFive tons: what the specifications sheet states, and what the unit delivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e5-ton TCL APEX XS central heat pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Zinc White finish, is the largest format in the series. It is intended for high-demand buildings: large residences over 3,000 square feet, multifamily buildings served by a shared system, light commercial spaces, and buildings with significant open areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's begin with a clarification we prefer to provide up front. \u003cstrong\u003eThe manufacturer's specifications sheet calls this model “60,000 BTU\/h,” but the certified nominal capacity is 54,000 BTU\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a peak that can reach 60,000 BTU\/h in cooling mode. The series' commercial designation uses the round number; the AHRI rating, which is used for sizing, is 54,000. Sizing based on 60,000 BTU\/h would result in a unit that is undersized for the intended load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe certified data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValues from the NEEP cold-climate heat pump directory, based on AHRI-certified tests:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54,000 BTU\/h at 8.3 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 3.40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54,000 BTU\/h at -8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 2.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50,000 BTU\/h at -15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — COP 1.85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25,000 BTU\/h at -30 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e at maximum capacity — COP 1.20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only capacity in the series that shows a slight reduction at \u003cstrong\u003e-15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50,000 BTU\/h instead of 54,000, a loss of 7.4%. This is modest compared with what most central systems lose at this temperature, but it should be included in the calculation rather than ignored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonal performance: \u003cstrong\u003e17.0 SEER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e10.0 EER2\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e9.5 HSPF2\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are the lowest values in the range, which is normal: with the same heat exchanger capacity, a higher-capacity machine operates closer to its limits. The unit remains certified as \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR Cold Climate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir handler\u003c\/strong\u003e : H60APH20UDE — \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit\u003c\/strong\u003e : H60SDH20XQC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAHRI certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e : 218453821 — \u003cstrong\u003eENERGY STAR number\u003c\/strong\u003e : 4622451\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e, 134.0 oz charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,800 CFM — \u003cstrong\u003estatic pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.58 \/ 0.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220 V — \u003cstrong\u003eMCA 42 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMOP 60 A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiping\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/8 in liquid, 7\/8 in gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 53 dB(A) indoors, 54 dB(A) outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir handler dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24.50 x 21.00 x 56.00 in (D cabinet) — \u003cstrong\u003efilter\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 x 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor unit dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40.69 x 16.13 x 52.69 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuxiliary heat kits\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5, 10, 15, or 20 kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectricity: the real limiting factor in a 5-ton project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this size, the determining constraint is almost never space or the \u003cstrong\u003eductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outdoor unit alone requires \u003cstrong\u003e42 A\u003c\/strong\u003e of minimum ampacity, with \u003cstrong\u003e60 A\u003c\/strong\u003e overcurrent protection. The air handler has its own power supply. And if an auxiliary heat kit is installed—which is common at this capacity—the load increases further: a \u003cstrong\u003e20 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e element at 230 V alone represents a major electrical load, with its own protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a light commercial building or a multifamily property, the total load may exceed what the existing electrical service can support. Three scenarios then arise:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe service is sufficient\u003c\/strong\u003e—the project proceeds as is, after a load calculation in accordance with the Code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe panel must be replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the service remains adequate. Moderate cost, short timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe electrical service must be upgraded\u003c\/strong\u003e, which involves the utility, delays, and a significant budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe determine which of these three situations applies to the building \u003cstrong\u003ebefore\u003c\/strong\u003e preparing the quote. This is the check that prevents a project from stalling halfway through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 1,800 CFM airflow and the ductwork that must handle it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thousand eight hundred cubic feet per minute is a considerable volume of air. In a light commercial building with generous main ducts, it passes through without difficulty. In a residence whose ductwork was designed for 3 tons, it does not—and the equipment becomes choked, with static pressure well beyond the \u003cstrong\u003e0.8 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe consequence is not merely a loss of efficiency. Insufficient airflow in heating mode raises the heat exchanger temperature and triggers safety controls; in cooling mode, it can cause the indoor heat exchanger to ice up. These are recurring faults caused by the ductwork, not the equipment, and they result in service visits until someone measures the static pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry out this assessment upstream, systematically, for every 4- and 5-ton project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e$6,480 in financial assistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydro-Québec's \u003cstrong\u003eLogisVert\u003c\/strong\u003e program provides \u003cstrong\u003e$6,480\u003c\/strong\u003e for this model in an existing home, and $7,560 in new construction. This is the highest amount for the entire TCL lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application must be submitted within \u003cstrong\u003enine months\u003c\/strong\u003e of installation. It applies to the certified combination H60APH20UDE \/ H60SDH20XQC identified by its AHRI certificate: substituting another indoor unit breaks the combination and jeopardizes eligibility. We validate all of this before ordering and assist with submitting the application. The amounts are reviewed periodically, and we confirm the amount in effect when the quote is prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight commercial applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5 tons, some installations serve commercial spaces: offices, clinics, retail stores, and training rooms. The considerations differ from residential applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccupancy hours\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrate the load into specific periods, favoring an inverter-driven unit capable of a wide modulation range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal gains\u003c\/strong\u003e—lighting, equipment, and occupants—carry significant weight in the calculation and increase the cooling load relative to the heating load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh-air renewal\u003c\/strong\u003e is subject to regulatory requirements and must be treated as a separate load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService continuity\u003c\/strong\u003e matters more: a breakdown in a commercial setting has a direct cost, which often justifies more intensive preventive maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccordingly, we adapt the load calculation using actual occupancy profiles rather than residential assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unit of this capacity warrants professional annual maintenance, and semiannual maintenance in commercial use. The program covers cleaning the indoor coil, the \u003cstrong\u003e22 x 20 filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the condensate pan and drain, checking the \u003cstrong\u003eR-32\u003c\/strong\u003e charge, inspecting the outdoor coil, checking clearances, and measuring airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume of condensate produced during full cooling is significant: a properly sloped, clean drain equipped with an adequate trap is not a minor detail on a 5-ton system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy AirGreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-ton installations have little tolerance for approximation. The electrical load, \u003cstrong\u003eductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, outdoor unit placement, and occupancy profile must all be assessed before committing, because an error in any one of these areas results in recurring service costs for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eAirGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, we perform this analysis upfront and present the figures, including the inconvenient ones—such as the difference between the 60,000 BTU\/h stated in the title and the certified 54,000 BTU\/h.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact AirGreen for a complete load analysis, electrical verification, and detailed quote for the 5-ton TCL APEX XS\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"TCL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56286077583652,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1694\/6724\/files\/THERMOPOMPE_CENTRALE_TCL_APEX_XS_R32_ZINC_WHITE_5_TONNES_60000_BTU_MONTREAL_LAVAL_LONGUEUIL_RIVE_SUD_RIVE_NORD_7792cc5d-4243-45af-8bdf-05a4108e4958.png?v=1789419537","url":"https:\/\/airgreen.ca\/en\/products\/tcl-apex-xs-white-central-heat-pump-5-tons-60000-btu","provider":"AirGreen Climatisation \u0026 Chauffage \/ Air Conditioning \u0026 Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}