01 15 FCU-Kit Brotec EN Rev01
01 15 FCU-Kit Brotec EN Rev01
01 15 FCU-Kit Brotec EN Rev01
■ PRESENTATION
FCU-Kit (Fan-Coil Unit Kit) is a pre-assembled multifunction
bypass unit designed for plants that require a constant flow of
heat transfer fluid, such as:
l Fan coils
l Cold beams
l Ceiling air conditioning systems.
The flow control is entrusted to a PICV (Pressure Independent
Control Valve) dynamic balancing valve.
FCU-Kit connects the supply and return pipes to the terminal
units and integrates the following accessories, necessary for
the correct operation and the maintenance of the system:
l Three-way valves
l Two loading/unloading taps
l Mesh filter
l PICV
l Piezometric nipples
l Venturi's orifice for flow measurement.
■ RANGE
Connections: G 1/2 "F (DN 15) or G 3/4 "F (DN 20).
Available with or without insulation shell (suitable for both heating and cooling applications).
Venturi's orifice: six sizes available to optimize flow control in multiple operating conditions.
■ PLUS
l Compact: space-saving.
l Multifunction: five operating and maintenance modes.
l Pre-assembled: easy and quick installation.
l Two integrated loading/unloading taps.
l Simplified system maintenance.
l Improved water quality thanks to integrated mesh filter.
l Flow control via PICV (Pressure Independent Control Valve).
l Flow measurement and precise balancing thanks to the Venturi orifice and piezometric sockets.
INSULATION
■ MATERIALS
l Main body: brass CW617N
l Filter mesh: stainless steel AISI 304
The product codes ending with the letter "I" are complete with insulation. To check the dimensions of the insulation, please refer
to the dedicated section at page 5.
Bypass branch
The bypass of the system allows the maintenance of both the unit and the user's side to be carried out.
PICV
FCU-Kit integrates a pressure independent control valve (PICV)
that regulates and maintains the water flow value constant
regardless of pressure fluctuations in the system.
The flow rate can be controlled:
l Mechanically, by setting the flow rate value by turning
the PICC (Pressure Independent Control Cartridge) ring
nut;
l Electronically, by mounting an ON/OFF or proportional
servomotor on the PICC cartridge. The servomotor
imposes a certain value of flow rate circulating in the
terminal unit depending on the thermal load to be
satisfied.
The other two inserts that can be combined with the PICV valve are PICC 01 and PICC 02.
■ OPERATING DIAGRAM
The Fan-Coil Unit Kit can be schematically shown as follows.
A) Electronic control servomotor (optional)
B) PICV (Pressure Independent Flow Control Valve)
C) Loading/unloading tap
D) Venturi's orifice for flow measurement
E) Three-way valve
F) Bypass branch
G) Loading/unloading tap
The valves are both open (position B), the bypass branch of
the system is closed. Water flows into the terminal unit.
■ OPERATING MODE 2
Insulation of the terminal unit and flushing of the primary
circuit.
Both valves are closed (position C), the bypass branch of the
system is open. The water from the primary circuit recirculates
into the bypass branch.
This configuration is used to clean the primary circuit, avoiding
possible contamination of the water on the terminal unit side.
■ OPERATING MODE 3
Washing the terminaul unit with water from the primary circuit
- PICV cartridge not mounted.
The supply valve of the system is open (position B), the return
valve is closed (position C). The bypass branch is closed.
This configuration allows water from the main circuit to
circulate through the mesh filter. The filter is deprived of
residual impurities and the water is discharged from the
discharge tap of the system's delivery branch.
■ OPERATING MODE 5
Insulation of the terminal unit for maintenance and cleaning -
PICV cartridge not mounted.
The valves are both closed (position C), the bypass branch of
the system is open. Primary circuit water recirculates into the
bypass branch.
Disconnect the PICV cartridge from the system to prevent
possible debris from clogging it.
IVAR S.p.A.
Via IV Novembre, 181
25080 Prevalle (BS), Italy
T. +39 030 68028 – F. +39 030 68 01 329
info@ivar-group.com – www.ivar-group.com
IVAR S.p.A. reserves the right to make improvements and changes to the products and related documentation at any time and without notice. All
rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior consent of the copyright owner.
IVAR S.p.A.
Via IV Novembre, 181
25080 Prevalle (BS), Italy
T. +39 030 68028 – F. +39 030 68 01 329
info@ivar-group.com – www.ivar-group.com
IVAR S.p.A. reserves the right to make improvements and changes to the products and related documentation at any time and without notice. All
rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior consent of the copyright owner.