Energy Star Tier 2 Compliant Control Boards
Effective 1 July 2007, all new Royal Vendors equipment manufactured for use in the USA (including Puerto Rico) and Canada will comply with Energy Star Tier 2 requirements. All Tier 2-compliant equipment can be identified by a Tier 2 Compliance notation on the vender's serial plates. To accomodate use in both older and newer venders, all control boards will have a new configuration in the internal menu to switch between Tier 1 (older) and Tier 2 (newer) operation. NOTE: All RVV NG's are already Energy Star Tier 2-compliant by design.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
The National Electrical Code requires GFCI protection of receptacle/plugs located outdoors and in bathrooms, garages and spa areas. This GFCI circuit breaker provides protection against overloads, short circuits and ground faults. It detects very low levels of electrical current leaks (ground faults), and acts quickly to shut off power, preventing serious shock.
Econo-Cool
The Econo-cool™ Technology consists of a combination of a new, more energy-efficient lighting package, cooling unit, evaporator fan, and software.
The Econo-cool™ lighting package saves up to 14 percent in energy using T-8 fluorescent tubes and electronic ballast compared to the current T-12 design. These bulbs last twice as long as standard T-12 lights and also save costs by eliminating as many as four service calls for bulb replacement, over the life of the vender.
Econo-cool™ also uses a compressor, which reduces energy consumption by up to 15 percent.
General Electric Co.'s high-efficiency evaporator fan was one of the biggest break-throughs that contributed to the energy-efficiency of the Econo-cool™ Technology system. This highly efficient motor that powers GE's evaporator fan generates far less heat than conventional designs, which saves energy by accelerating the cooling process. The fan and motor combination can reduce electrical consumption by up to 21 percent. An additional benefit is the new fan system is much quieter in operation. This is a major benefit in indoor installations, particularly where multiple machines are located.
Beginning January 2002, Econo-cool™ retrofit units will be available for installation on newer Royal Venders electronic machines built since 1996. Retrofit packages can be customized to include only, the lighting package, the compressor, the fan and motor, or a combination of all options.