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HANSA HeiztechnikHANSA Airtena HW -16M

The HANSA Heiztechnik HANSA Airtena HW -16M is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 4.74 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 60 dB(A). Under permitted development the limit is 42 dB(A) measured 1 m from the nearest neighbouring habitable-room window. Free-standing, the indicative minimum distance is 3.2 m; against a wall 4.5 m.

Last updated: Technical specifications Rules in the UK

Key figures

SCOP (35 °C)
4.74

Seasonal efficiency: how much heat you get per kWh of electricity across a heating season.

Outdoor unit sound power
60dB(A)
Official source
Refrigerant
R290
Official source
Rated output 35 °C
12.55kW
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Rated output 55 °C
11.01kW
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UK

Rules in the UK

These rules are still being verified.

Minimum distance to your neighbour

Permitted development rights + MCS 020 planning standard · 1 m from the nearest neighbouring habitable-room window

Permitted development (MCS 020) ≤ 42 dB(A) · at the assessment position
Free-standing 3.2 m
Against wall 4.5 m
In corner 6.3 m

Indicative calculation (hemispherical, no barriers). Not a substitute for an MCS 020 assessment. Source

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Unknown

Fixed grant towards installation; check current amount with Ofgem. Ofgem

Technical specifications

General
Type Air-to-water BAFA
Compressors 1 BAFA
Capacity control leistungsstufen BAFA
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 12.55 kW BAFA
Rated output 55 °C 11.01 kW BAFA
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.74 BAFA
SCOP (55 °C) 3.5 BAFA
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 187 % BAFA
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 137 % BAFA
COP A7/W35 4.47 BAFA
COP A2/W35 4.89 BAFA
COP A-7/W35 3.05 BAFA
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 60 dB(A) BAFA
Indoor unit sound power 33 dB(A) BAFA
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 BAFA
Refrigerant charge 1.5 kg BAFA
Electrical
Max. power input 4.17 kW BAFA
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes BAFA

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the HANSA Heiztechnik HANSA Airtena HW -16M without planning permission?

Under Permitted development rights + MCS 020 planning standard the unit must not exceed 42 dB(A) 1 m from the nearest neighbouring habitable-room window. With a sound power of 60 dB(A) that indicatively means 3.2 m free-standing, 4.5 m against a wall or 6.3 m in a corner. Your MCS installer must confirm this.

Which refrigerant does the HANSA Heiztechnik HANSA Airtena HW -16M use?

The HANSA Heiztechnik HANSA Airtena HW -16M uses R290.