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  5. VRF Single Port Changeover Box
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VRF Single Port Changeover Box

208/230V

The YORK® Changeover Box (COB) is the workhorse in a heat recovery system that redirects refrigerant vapor to the desired zone.

  • Continuous operation eliminates the risk of full system shutdown if there is a malfunction among the connected indoor units.
  • Electronically controlled valves and a fully insulated valve housing minimizes noise and delivers quieter operation.
  • Single-port design is ideal for single zones that require individual heating and cooling control.
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VRF Single Port Changeover Box

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    The Workhorse in Your Heat Recovery System

    Zoned buildings are dynamic. Finding a solution to meet these varied needs can be complex. YORK® VRF systems simplify heat recovery to deliver precise indoor comfort you can rely on. Continuous heating/cooling operation efficiently recovers and transfers refrigerant vapor based on the demands of the area. The single-port changeover box is ideal for single zones that require individual control with options that include 4 tons (connecting 1-7 indoor units) and 8 tons (connecting 1-8 indoor units).
    The Workhorse in Your Heat Recovery System

    Benefits

    System Design Flexibility
    SYSTEM DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

    Single-port changeover box is ideal for single zones that require individual heating and cooling control connecting up to 8 indoor units.

    Ease Of Service
    EASE OF SERVICE

    A simplified design provides easy access to valves, reducing service time.

    Exceptional Reliability
    EXCEPTIONAL RELIABILITY

    Continuous operation means no risk of system shutdown, even if one of the connected units malfunctions.

    Features

    • Optimized reliability through continuous operation
    • Fine mesh strainers protect valves and further increase reliability
    • System operates using vapor instead of liquid, reducing number of valves required for increased simplicity
    • Malfunctions among connected units do not result in system shutdown
    • Electronically controlled valves and fully insulated housing minimizes noise for greater installation flexibility
    • Simplified design provides easy service access to valves

    Technical Resources

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    Catalog

    2020_yorkvrfcatalog_021820_digital_version (English)

    York VRF Catalogue 2020

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    Data Sheet

    vrf line card - york_020519b_press final (English)

    VRF Systems Product Line Data Sheet

    English Data Sheet
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    Installation Manual (IM)

    lit 12012020 installation manual ch box cobs-b21s (English)

    Installation Manual for Cooling / Heating Change-Over Box (COBS-B21S)

    English Installation Manual (IM)
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    User Guide

    service parts list changeover box cobs_b21s (English)

    Service Parts List for Change-Over Box (Generation 1)

    English User Guide
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    Data Sheet

    cobs048b21s_submittal (English)

    COBS048B21S Submittal Data Sheet

    English Data Sheet
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    Data Sheet

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    COBS096B21S Submittal Data Sheet

    English Data Sheet
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