GAS HEAT SUB-BASE FOR PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONER

摘要

A gas heat sub-base for use in conjunction with a PTAC or similar HVAC terminal unit, the sub-base having a housing with a front side, back side, top and bottom all defining an interior space. The top is configured to mate with the bottom of the PTAC unit. The sub-base also includes a plurality of air intake louvers on the front side of the housing and a heat exchanger located within the interior space of the housing. The gas heat sub-base is separate from, but is integrated with, the PTAC unit. A heating and cooling unit includes a PTAC unit with the gas heat sub-base.

主权项

1. A gas heat sub-base for use with a PTAC unit, or similar HVAC terminal equipment having a chassis with a bottom, an indoor fan and an output vent for distribution of air, said gas heat sub-base comprising:
a housing having a front side, back side, top and bottom, all defining an interior space, said top having a top surface configured to mate with the bottom of the PTAC unit; an opening on said top surface of said housing for communicating air with the PTAC unit; a plurality of air intake louvers positioned on said housing; and a heating assembly located within the interior space of said housing, whereby the indoor fan of the PTAC unit pulls air through said plurality of air intake louvers, across said heating assembly, and out through the output vent via said opening.