{"product_id":"trane-8-5-ton-commercial-gas-electric-packaged-unit-foundation-series-r454b-460v-3-phase","title":"Trane 8.5 Ton 104,000 BTU Commercial Gas\/Electric Packaged Unit | 14.6 IEER | R-454B | 460V 3-Phase | Foundation Series | 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 — 460V 3-Phase Mid-Range Capacity for Growing Commercial Load Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Trane Foundation Series 8.5-ton unit in 460V 3-phase configuration is the mid-range specification for high-voltage commercial buildings where 7.5 tons falls short and 10 tons overshoots the load. At 104,000 BTU on 460V 3-phase power, this gas\/electric rooftop packaged unit is purpose-built for mid-size commercial applications running high-voltage electrical infrastructure — larger retail stores, full-service restaurants, mid-size office buildings, schools, medical offices, and light industrial facilities where the thermal load consistently outpaces entry-level tonnage and accurate capacity matching matters as much as voltage compatibility. Getting the tonnage right at 8.5 tons means the system cycles correctly, runs efficiently, and delivers consistent comfort without the runtime and energy penalties of an oversized unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14.6 IEER — Full Efficiency Maintained at 8.5-Ton 460V Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 8.5-ton 460V unit holds the same 14.6 IEER as both the 7.5-ton 460V and the 208\/230V variants at this tonnage — no efficiency compromise for the step up in capacity or the high-voltage configuration. For building owners and facility managers in 460V commercial buildings tracking energy spend closely, that consistency means the efficiency argument for accurate load matching holds at 8.5 tons just as strongly as it does at entry tonnage. At 104,000 BTU output and 14.6 IEER, this unit sits at the optimum intersection of mid-range capacity and top-tier Foundation Series efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e460V 3-Phase — Meaningful Amperage Advantage at 8.5-Ton Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt 8.5-ton capacity, the amperage reduction delivered by 460V power versus a comparable 208\/230V unit becomes more significant than at 7.5 tons. Higher tonnage means higher motor loads — and at 104,000 BTU, the difference in amperage draw between 460V and 208\/230V configurations translates into real project savings: smaller wire gauges across longer runs, reduced conduit sizing, lower switchgear requirements, and a cleaner, lower-cost electrical rough-in. For contractors bidding competitive commercial mechanical and electrical scopes at this capacity tier, the 460V configuration consistently delivers a more favorable electrical installation cost than the standard voltage alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR-454B Refrigerant — Future-Proofed Across Mid-Range 460V Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMid-size commercial buildings running 460V infrastructure — medical offices, schools, mid-range retail — typically hold rooftop HVAC equipment for 15 to 20 years. Over that service life, the R-410A phase-down will fully play out, refrigerant availability will tighten, and service costs on R-410A equipment will climb. R-454B specified at installation on this 8.5-ton unit eliminates all of that exposure. No mid-lifecycle retrofit. No refrigerant availability risk. No compliance uncertainty. Full regulatory alignment from day one across the complete equipment service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-In-One Gas\/Electric — Single Package at Mid-Range 460V Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIntegrating gas heating and electric cooling into one factory-assembled 460V rooftop package at 8.5-ton capacity delivers the full consolidation benefit of the Foundation Series design at mid-range commercial scale. One unit, one high-voltage electrical connection, one roof curb, one refrigerant circuit, and one service relationship for the complete HVAC system. No separate gas heating plant to engineer, permit, and install alongside the cooling system. No dual-system commissioning or split service responsibility. For 460V commercial buildings where project coordination is already complex, that consolidation at 8.5 tons reduces scope, reduces risk, and reduces long-term facility management overhead in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Stage Operation — Mid-Range Simplicity That Holds Up 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 in a 460V commercial installation keeps the system architecture clean and the service profile predictable at a capacity tier where the building is genuinely dependent on the rooftop unit for day-to-day comfort. Diagnostic complexity at 8.5 tons costs more than at 7.5 — longer service windows, more specialized technicians, higher downtime impact during peak business hours. Single-stage design eliminates that complexity without any compromise in output performance, keeping service calls shorter, diagnostics faster, and return-to-operation time minimal throughout the equipment lifecycle.\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 on 460V power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e14.6 IEER — full Foundation Series efficiency maintained at mid-range 460V capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMeaningful amperage reduction at 460V drives wire sizing, conduit, and switchgear savings at this load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFactory-rated 460V — purpose-built for high-voltage commercial infrastructure, not field-modified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eR-454B refrigerant eliminates mid-lifecycle retrofit risk across 15–20 year commercial service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll-in-one gas\/electric rooftop package consolidates heating and cooling at mid-range 460V scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSingle-stage operation minimizes commissioning time and long-term service complexity\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 460V 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 class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eIEER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e14.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eR-454B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 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align-top\"\u003eStages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSingle Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFoundation Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trane","offers":[{"title":"Default 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