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Are high energy bills and poor operating efficiency getting you down? Let Rapid's Variable Speed Drive (VSD) option help you increase your heating efficiency and reduce your operating costs.

The VSD advantage

Rapid's Variable Speed Drive option synchronizes the fan motor's operating speed with the building's exhaust needs. When exhaust fans aren't operating at full capacity, Rapid's VSD system reduces the fan speed to the minimum level required to meet your building's pressurization needs.

Most facilities only use a small fraction of their maximum load at any given time. By matching fan speed to your actual heating-load or cooling-load needs, you reduce your energy costs and maximize your operating efficiency.

Rapid's VSD option is ideal for:
Any building with variable exhaust loads
Any building needing additional CFM for summer cooling
Automotive-refinishing facilities
Warehouses, distribution centers, and a wide range of other facilities

Increase your heating efficiency

Rapid's heating systems already offer the best heating efficiency available. Now, Rapid takes you to the next level by combining exceptional fan efficiency with the excellent turndown efficiency of a variable speed drive (often 50% better than a comparable constant-speed drive).

Rapid's easy-to-use control technology maintains the perfect flow ratio (for both gas and air) for every condition.

Our sophisticated, built-in setup and diagnostic tools are "invisible" during normal operation, yet immediately available whenever you need them.

Reduce your operating costs

Rapid's factory-installed VSD option reduces field-installation costs.

And, with Rapid's Variable Speed Drive model, you can cut your electrical costs dramatically (see below) as well as save up to 50% on natural gas costs (when compared to a similar model using a constant speed drive).

Estimated annual energy savings based on Motor HP

20 MHP...............$7,300
30 MHP..............$10,892
40 MHP..............$14,500
50 MHP..............$18,200

Rapid's VSD model is ETL listed and has been tested and approved in accordance with stringent new ANSI Z83.4 standard for make-up air.

Request information: online or at 800-536-3461

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