1. INTRODUCTION 4 models covering airflows from 0.03 m Especially designed for false ceiling installation the (108 m ) to 0.47 m (1692 m ) at an Therm-X HRFL II range of units offers a compact ESP of 200Pa and packaged solution of mechanical supply and ...
2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2.3. ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE 2.1. CONSTRUCTION Access to all the unit compartments is available through the bottom tool operated access panels. The Therm-X HRFL II unit casing is assembled from self-supporting frameless construction, manufactured with double skinned, corrosion resistant, 30mm deep hot dip galvanized sandwich panels (thick.: 0.8mm).
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The fan assembly is installed on a highly rigid The exchanger is Eurovent certified and fully tested to EN308:1997. galvanized support structure mounted with an aerodynamically designed galvanized inlet. The heat recovery section is also provided with fully The EC motors offer intelligent integral control modulating face and by-pass damper to provide electronics allowing soft start-up as well as over- control of the supply air temperature and enable free...
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sensor (supplied with every unit for installation and A fully removable, epoxy coated, galvanized wiring by others on site). condensate tray fitted with a 22mm OD drain connection is provided for condensate collection and The electric pre-heating coil is recommended where disposal.
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2.8. TESTING 2.9. BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ECO- DESIGN DIRECTIVE All models undergo a stringent set of tests to the relevant European standards at an accredited models performance tested laboratory to ensure accurate catalogue data. measurements are performed to obtain the power consumption of the units at several operating points.
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2.10. CONTROLS The controls are ready to go from the moment the unit is turned ON, and can be easily configured All Therm-X MVHR units are factory fitted with a with the help of the handheld controller provided Plug&Play fully integral intelligent control (excludes externally mounted sensors which are package.
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DCV (Demand Controlled Ventilation) mode 2.10.2. TEMPERATURE CONTROL The unit is programmed to adjust the supply airflow The unit is able to control the conditioned space according to the occupancy on the ventilated space temperature based on the temperature of the supply by matching the outdoor air supply to the ventilation or return air.
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Commissioning End user level functions: Automatic calibration of filters and fans during Adjusting operational parameters – set point commissioning temperature, airflow Component test mode Activate BOOST MODE PID tuning Set TIME SCHEDULING Display alarms and faults in detail Maintenance ...
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2.10.5. CONTROLS SET-UP 2.11. SERVICE SOFTWARE The set-up of the controls on the Therm-X unit can The Therm-X service software allows full control of be performed by one of our experienced the equipment and easy commissioning with a user- commissioning teams. friendly interface.
3. OPERATIONAL DIAGRAM PLAN VIEW (BOTTOM) EC plenum fan Key: Panel filter - supply F7**, return M5 OTA - Outside air Optional electric pre-heating coil SUP - Supply air Optional post-heating coil - Electric or LPHW* ETA - Extract air Condensate collection and disposal EHA - Exhaust air PHE with bypass damper...
4. AIRFLOW PERFORMANCE Airflow performance as tested to ISO 5801:2007, Installation category D: HRFL2-040 HRFL2-070 PLEASE NOTE: Performance is shown for standard configuration with F7 supply and M5 extract filters, clean filters, SPI is for both fans For accurate performance data please request a detailed software selection Therm-X MVHRU HRFL II Page 13 of 46 Version 2.3, 24/06/2020...
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Airflow performance as tested to ISO 5801:2007, Installation category D: HRFL2-150 HRFL2-200 PLEASE NOTE: Performance is shown for standard configuration with F7 supply and M5 extract filters, clean filters, SPI is for both fans For accurate performance data please request a detailed software selection Therm-X MVHRU HRFL II Page 14 of 46 Version 2.3, 24/06/2020...
5. HEAT RECOVERY PERFORMANCE Heat recovery efficiency as tested to EN 308:1997: PLEASE NOTE: Heat recovery efficiency is measured under the following conditions: Outdoor air conditions: 5°C / 72% Indoor air conditions: 25°C / 28% Efficiencies stated are for dry conditions For accurate heat recovery performance data please request a detailed software selection Therm-X MVHRU HRFL II Page 15 of 46...
7. TECHNICAL DATA 7.1. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Models without electric pre-heating coil and… without coil / with water heating coil / with WCO coil / with DX coil Unit Voltage Frequency Power Input Full load current Phase Type [Hz] [kW] per phase [A] HRFL2-040 230 V 50 Hz...
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Electric post heating coil Unit Voltage Frequency Phase Power Input [kW] Type [Hz] HRFL2-040 230 V 50 Hz 0.80 HRFL2-070 230 V 50 Hz 1.40 HRFL2-150 230 V 50 Hz 2.70 HRFL2-200 400 V 50 Hz 4.80 Electric pre heating coil Unit Voltage Frequency...
8. OPTIONAL COIL PERFORMANCE LPHW Without Heat Recovery With Heat Recovery Unit Volume Volume Type Air On Air Off Capacity Fluid Pd Air On Air Off Capacity Fluid Pd [kW] [kPa] [kW] [kPa] HRFL2-040 0.11 -5.0 18.5 16.7 32.5 HRFL2-070 0.17 -5.0 20.3...
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Heating Without Heat Recovery With Heat Recovery Unit Volume Volume Type Air On Air Off Capacity Fluid Pd Air On Air Off Capacity Fluid Pd [kW] [kPa] [kW] [kPa] HRFL2-040 0.11 28.5 31.0 16.7 35.3 11.0 HRFL2-070 0.17 29.8 13.0 17.4 36.2 HRFL2-150...
10. WEIGHTS Weight of unit [kg] Without coils Unit With electric post With LPHW post Type With WCO module With DX module With electric pre- heater heater heater HRFL2-040 HRFL2-070 HRFL2-150 HRFL2-200 Weight of external cooling module Unit [kg] Type WCO module DX module HRFL2-040...
14. ACCESSORIES All Therm-X units are available with a wide range of mechanical and control accessories to facilitate installation and enhance the product functionality. 14.1. EXTERNAL DUCT MOUNTED COOLING MODULE External heating/cooling module for HRFL II units. Can be fitted with a water changeover (WCO) or direct expansion (DX) coil. The module includes integral air and water temperature sensors with flying leads for connection to the unit control panel.
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14.3. MOTORIZED RECTANGULAR SHUT-OFF DAMPERS The MLKR/S rectangular damper can be unit or duct mounted to allow automatic shutting of the atmospheric inlet/outlet in order to prevent drafts when the unit is not in operation. The flanged damper frame is manufactured of galvanized steel. The blades are manufactured of aluminium.
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14.5. CIRCULAR BACKDRAFT DAMPERS The RSKR-Z damper duct mounted to allow automatic shutting of the atmospheric inlet/outlet in order to prevent drafts when the unit is not in operation. The damper manufactured of galvanized steel with an internal rubber gasket. Backdraft Damper Unit Type Order Reference...
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14.6. CIRCULAR DUCT ATTENUATORS The SPTGLX and SPTGLP circular sound attenuator is designed for reducing the noise propagated through the HVAC ducting connected to the unit. The attenuator comes in 2 standard lengths of 600mm and 900mm respectively and can be fitted with central pods with aerodynamic fairings.
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14.7. RECTANGULAR DUCT ATTENUATORS The SPTREC, SPTBRL and SPTBUD rectangular straight or bend sound attenuator is designed for reducing the noise propagated through the HVAC ducting connected to the unit. The attenuator comes in 3 standard lengths of 900mm, 1200mm and 1500mm respectively. The 25mm deep double skinned housing is manufactured of pre-galvanized steel with stiffened internals and proprietary flanges.
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14.8. LPHW DUCT HEATERS The VOK-01 water heater is designed for heating or re-heating the supply air in HVAC systems. It can be used for pre-heating or re-heating air from the Therm-X unit’s heat recovery device when the optional in-built heater capacity is not sufficient to achieve the required temperature or when closer temperature control of the room is required.
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PLEASE NOTE: The heater is supplied as a standalone product Heater supplied loose for fitting and wiring on site by others Power and control to the heater must be provided by an external source The Therm-X integral control panel is capable of modulating the heater output and guarantees that it only operates when airflow is present.
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14.10. CONDENSATE TRAP Condensate trap with integral foul air infiltration prevention system for installation recessed or flush mounted on the wall. The trap cover is transparent for easy monitoring of the water level. Unit Trap Type Order Reference SK-HL138 PLEASE NOTE: Use of a condensate trap is only recommended where gravity assisted condensate collection is achievable Accessory is supplied loose for fitting on site by others...
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14.12. AIR QUALITY SENSORS The 0-10V output signal of these sensors can be connected to the Therm-X unit controller for modulation in the DCV mode. Room CO sensor Room sensor for measurement of the CO concentration on ventilated spaces. Duct CO sensor Duct CO sensor for measurement of the CO...
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14.13. MOTION SENSOR Room passive infrared motion sensor for occupancy detection. When something enters into the controlled space, this sensor detects heat emission from bodies and switches the contacts on or off. The sensor can be connected to the Therm-X unit controller turning the unit on or off accordingly. The sensor has a detection range of 12 meters at an 90°...
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14.15. VALVES AND ACTUATORS A range of 2-way, 3-way and PIC valves for internal and external installation is available. Please contact our offices for additional information. Chilled or Hot Water Coil Order Reference CCV 2 Way 2 Port CCV 3 Way 3 Port CCV 2 Way 2 Port CCV 3 Way 3 Port Unit Type...
15. SPECIFICATION Therm-X HRFL II MVHR Unit Specification 1. Construction 1.1. The unit shall generally comprise of an accessible enclosure, high efficient counter flow plate heat exchanger equipped with face & bypass dampers, condensate tray, supply & extract fans, supply & extract filters, optional integral electric pre heating coil and/or electric or water post heating coil and integral plug &...
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3. Access and maintenance 3.1. Access to all the unit compartments shall be available through the bottom tool operated access panels as standard. 3.2. All the access panels shall be fully removable allowing access to the fan, filter and ancillary coil sections and providing access for periodic inspection.
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6. Counter flow plate heat exchanger 6.1. The unit shall be equipped with highly efficient counter flow air to air plate heat exchanger, exceeding the 2018 requirements of regulation 1253/2014 of the Eco-design directive for ventilation units. 6.2. The heat exchanger finned area and casing shall be manufactured from high thermal transmittance and corrosion resistant aluminium.
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7.3. The unit shall be optionally available with water changeover coil (WCO) or direct expansion (DX) coils to allow cooling and/or heating operation. A plastic droplet eliminator shall be installed in the coil and the coil section shall be equipped with a fully removable, epoxy coated, galvanized condensate tray fitted with a 22mm OD drain connection for condensate collection and disposal.
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9. Controls 9.1. The units shall be equipped with a factory fitted, fully integral intelligent control package to provide control of the ventilation output, supply and room temperature and indoor air quality. 9.2. The factory fitted controls shall include temperature sensors (fresh, supply and return air), antifreeze sensor (extract air), digital pressure sensors for the filters, fans and supply duct, water/refrigerant temperature sensors (only versions with water or direct expansion coils) and all the required electrics and electronic parts including the mains switch isolator.
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9.12. The unit shall be able to operate in BOOST MODE overriding the unit operating settings via the handheld controller or an external contact. This mode shall also be available when the unit is on standby. 9.13. The unit shall be able to operate in a TIME SCHEDULING mode on a weekly and yearly regime. The user shall be able to define up to 6 time blocks per day and/or 6 date blocks per year with specific settings for each time block.
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9.25. The controls shall include alarm signalisation whenever a failure of fan, filter or sensor occurs. Emergency overheating alarms shall also be available for the electric heaters if installed. The alarms shall be displayed on the handheld controller and provide information about the cause of the error. 9.26.
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