{"product_id":"trane-8-5-ton-commercial-gas-electric-packaged-unit-foundation-series-r454b-208-230v-3-phase","title":"Trane 8.5 Ton 104,000 BTU Commercial Gas\/Electric Packaged Unit | 14.6 IEER | R-454B | 208\/230V 3-Phase | Foundation Series | Medium Heat |Single Stage","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrane Foundation Series 8.5 Ton Commercial Gas\/Electric Packaged Unit — 104,000 BTU Step-Up Capacity for Mid-Size Commercial Buildings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhen a 7.5-ton unit leaves capacity on the table and a 10-ton unit overshoots the load, the Trane Foundation Series 8.5-ton is the specification that gets it right. At 104,000 BTU on 208\/230V 3-phase power, this gas\/electric rooftop packaged unit is purpose-built for mid-size commercial applications — larger retail stores, full-service restaurants, mid-size office buildings, churches, school classrooms, and any commercial space where the thermal load consistently outpaces what a 7.5-ton unit can handle. Precise capacity matching at this tier means the system runs efficiently, cycles correctly, and delivers comfort without the energy waste of an oversized unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14.6 IEER — Energy Code Compliance at 8.5-Ton Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaintaining a 14.6 IEER at 8.5-ton capacity puts the Foundation Series at the top of its efficiency class in this tonnage range. For building owners and facility managers, that rating means energy code compliance across most U.S. jurisdictions without requiring additional efficiency measures or equipment upgrades. At 104,000 BTU output and this efficiency level, the operating cost per BTU delivered is where Trane earns the long-term loyalty of commercial building owners who track utility spend closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR-454B Refrigerant — Compliance Built In From Day One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Foundation Series 8.5-ton unit ships with R-454B refrigerant — the industry's replacement for R-410A and the correct specification for any new commercial HVAC installation today. For mid-size commercial buildings that typically hold rooftop equipment for 15 to 20 years, locking in R-454B at installation eliminates the single biggest mid-lifecycle risk in commercial HVAC: a forced refrigerant retrofit driven by regulatory phase-down. That's a cost and operational disruption that R-454B specification avoids entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e208\/230V 3-Phase — Plug Into Standard Commercial Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRated for 208\/230V 3-phase power, the GDK Foundation Series 8.5-ton unit connects directly to the electrical infrastructure found in the overwhelming majority of U.S. light commercial construction. No step-up transformers, no voltage conversion, no field modifications. For contractors, that means a clean electrical rough-in with no surprises. For building owners, it means no additional electrical infrastructure investment beyond the standard panel and disconnect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Gas\/Electric Design — One Unit Does Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGas heating and electric cooling combined in a single factory-assembled rooftop package means no separate heating plant, no additional mechanical room, no dual-system service contracts. At 8.5-ton capacity, that consolidation delivers real project savings — fewer roof penetrations, one electrical connection point, simplified commissioning, and a single warranty covering the complete HVAC system. What gets installed in a day stays maintained by one contractor for the life of the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Stage Operation — Simplicity That Pays Off Long Term\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSingle-stage control at 8.5-ton capacity keeps the system predictable and the service profile clean. In mid-size commercial applications where the HVAC system runs hard during business hours and cycles off overnight, single-stage operation provides reliable on\/off performance without the added complexity, cost, and potential failure points of variable-capacity controls. Simpler systems have shorter service calls, lower diagnostic costs, and faster return to operation after any issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Unit Gets Specified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrecise 8.5-ton \/ 104,000 BTU capacity fills the gap between 7.5 and 10-ton without oversizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e14.6 IEER meets commercial energy code across most U.S. jurisdictions at this tonnage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eR-454B refrigerant eliminates mid-lifecycle retrofit risk for the full equipment service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e208\/230V 3-phase compatibility with standard U.S. light commercial electrical infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll-in-one gas\/electric rooftop package eliminates separate heating plant and dual-system complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSingle-stage operation delivers reliable performance with minimal long-term service exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTrane Foundation Series build quality and full factory warranty at mid-range commercial capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e8.5 Ton \/ 104,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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