Arcus is one of the UK’s leading FM companies, offering a total maintenance and service solution to an ever-growing list of nationally branded companies operating in all retail sectors – superstores, supermarket chains, hotels, homewares, retail banks plus individual healthcare, business parks and online retail concerns.
The company recently completed the installation of two Rinnai 1600 models at a superstore retailing grocery, fresh produce and on-site baked goods. The units – temperature accurate and capable of producing more than 1,000 litres per hour on demand – were replacing an old, traditional gas-fired calorifier. The two Rinnai units meet and exceed all on site hot water needs while significantly reducing the risk of legionella.
“Ashley Eaton of Arcus FM was leading the installation team doing a superb job,” said Rinnai’s Harry Barton, adding: “the site now has a reliable and robust hot water system supplying all needs on-demand.” The Rinnai units will improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and offer a more compact, space-saving and easily serviceable configuration. Barton added: “We are pleased to assist Arcus FM with a solution that helps drive both operational reliability and sustainability for one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains that has annual sales in excess of £35bn.” The bespoke Rinnai system has been designed not only to lower onsite carbon due to its expansive range of modulation, but the system is also configured to assist the superstore with ongoing compliance. The Rinnai system is specified with a bespoke unvented system expansion and valves giving the site G3 compliance.
The system is also set at 65°C with a hot water delivery capability accurate within 1°C of this setpoint, ensuring that legionella risk is minimised. Finally, the Rinnai system can be configured to integrate with any onsite BMS. www.rinnai-uk.co.uk