Replacing Multiple Competitors with Coleman® Point™ Choice
Using the Coleman® Point™ Choice for Direct Replacement of 15 to 27.5 Ton Commercial Rooftop Units
In the commercial rooftop world, we know one of the first questions you have to answer to layout a job is, “Is this job a replacement of existing equipment?” We also know that more often than not, the answer to this question is “YES”! One of the most important factors in the replacement market is understanding how the new equipment footprint will align with the existing roof curb and if a transition curb will be required. This is why the product footprint was at the forefront of the design considerations when planning the Coleman® Point™ Choice product line. With the Point™ Choice product platform, the Coleman® Light Commercial team has introduced a product line that can directly replace up to 65% of the products installed today.
Replacing Multiple Competitors with Point™ Choice
The unique footprint and design of the Point™ Choice platform allows for the direct replacement of both the Carrier Weather series product and the Trane Voyager 2 product, something that neither of the competitive products can achieve. When replacing Carrier products, the Point™ Choice product line can directly replace a selection of Weather Maker (standard efficiency) and Weather Master (high efficiency) products with an exact fit on the existing roof curb. When replacing Trane products, the Point™ Choice product line can directly replace the standard efficiency and high-efficiency Voyager 2 product series. The replacement of the Trane Voyager 2 products does not require a transition curb, but care has to be taken during the installation process to ensure proper seating of the Point™ Choice unit on the roof curb to align the supply and return air openings.
Point™ Choice placed of a Trane Voyager 2 roof curb
Point™ Choice Replacement of Trane Voyager 2
When using the Point™ Choice product to directly replace Trane Voyager 2, the Point™ Choice unit will be slightly longer and wider than the existing roof curb. The actual dimensional difference varies depending on tonnage. When positioning the unit on the roof curb, the extra length and width will overhang on the unit’s right side (condenser end) and front (side with control access). Detailed installation instructions for proper placement of a unit in replacement are provided in the unit Installation and Operation Manual.
Point™ Choice Competitive Replacement Guide
A replacement guide has been created to help identify opportunities to use the Point™ Choice product in a direct replacement application. The guide lists all brands and model numbers that can be directly replaced and displays the corresponding Point™ Choice base model. For more information on the Point™ Choice product line, visit www.hvacnavigator.com and navigate to the product page in the Offering Catalog tool. To download the competitive Point™ Choice Competitor Matchup, go to: https://files.hvacnavigator.com/p/coleman%20choice%20competitive%20replacement%20guide.pdf