Air Handling Units

Flexline NG
Air Handling Unit
Systemair – an important
part of everyday life
Systemair products and ventilation systems are part of our everyday life that we do not always think about.
They exist as an invisible part of our lives, providing a comfortable and healthy indoor climate in our homes
and social properties, as well as in the workplace. Systemair provides ventilation products and applications
in several different sectors.

Air Handling Units

Compact and modular units for use
in industry, commerce, schools,
hospitals etc.

Air Curtains and

Heating Products
Air curtains, fan heaters and
radiant heaters are marketed under
the Frico brand.

Air Conditioning
Liquid and air cooled air
conditioning products, together
with heat pumps for comfort and
industrial cooling.

Fans and Accessories

Products such as circular and
rectangular duct fans, roof fans,
box fans and axial fans.
 Swimming Pool Ventilation
Extra high efficiency ventilation
units for environments with indoor
Air Distribution swimming pools or very high air
humidity.
Products for air distribution,
including supply and exhaust
diffusers, iris dampers and grilles.

Tunnel Ventilation
Fans and systems for ventilation of
all types of tunnels for roads, rail
and metro systems.

Garage Ventilation
Comprehensive system solutions
for multi-storey/underground car
parks and fire/smoke applications.

Residential Ventilation
Small ventilation units for apartment
buildings and single-family houses,
mostly including heat recovery.

Fire Safety
Products that have been tested
and certified to withstand high
temperatures for a long period.
Contents
8 Systemair Worldwide
10 About Us

12 1. Flexline NG Overwiew

16 2. Quick Selection Table

18 3. Quality and Standards

19 3.1 Quality Certifications
20 3.2 Standards
22 3.3 Ecodesign Directive
24 3.4 Ecodesign Requirements
26 3.5 Ecodesign in Airware
28 3.6 Air Handling Unit Test and Performance Measurement

30 4. Automation
 Systemair Worldwide

1 Kansas City, USA

2 Tillsonburg, Canada
3 Bouctouche, Canada

4 São Paulo, Brazil

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Over 330,000 m2 of production
area in 27 factories in
19 countries

5 Eidsvoll, Norway 14 Tilliéres, France

6 Skinnskatteberg, Sweden 15 Milano, Italy
7 Hässleholm, Sweden 16 Madrid, Spain
8 Århus, Denmark 17 Madrid, Spain
9 Waalwijk, Netherlands 18 Ukmerge, Lithuania
10 Mühlheim an der Ruhr, 19 Pardubice, Czech Republic
Germany
20 Pardubice, Czech Republic
11 Langenfeld, Germany
21 Bratislava, Slovakia
12 Windischbuch, Germany
22 Maribor, Slovenia
13 Helmstadt, Germany
23 Kocaeli, Turkey

24 Johannesburg, South Africa

25 New Delhi, India
26 Hyderabad, India
27 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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10 / About Us
About Us
Systemair was founded in 1974 in Sweden by Gerald Engström as a pioneering
company in the development and market release of inline centrifugal fans
which simplify ventilation systems.
The products Systemair manufactures include air handling units, fans, heating
and air conditioning, tunnel and car park ventilation systems, air distribution
products, fire safety products, data center cooling products, and air curtains.
The business approach of Systemair which operates on the basic values of
simplicity and reliability is based on developing, manufacturing, and marketing
high quality ventilation products.
Systemair has registered operational profit every year since its founding. The
average annual growth rate for the last 10 years is 15%.

• Has subsidiaries in 50 countries spread over Europe, North and South

America, the Middle East, Asia, and South Africa,
• Has 27 factories with a total storage and manufacturing area of over
330,000 m2,
• The highest credit score available (AAA),
• Is publicly traded in the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stock Exchange,
• By 2020, there are approximately 6,500 employees in 50 countries.

Systemair HSK which has 40 years of manufacturing experience joined the group
in 2012, and manufactures modular air handling units in its 28,000 m2 brand
new factory.
Production in the Systemair HSK factory is carried out using a fully automated
sheet metal processing machine found in a choice handful of AHU plants in
Europe.
The performance of air handling units is tested on 1 in every 200 units, using the
Air Handling Unit Performance Testing Room within the facility.
In addition to comfort air conditioning applications, Systemair HSK factory is a
group facility that specializes in hygiene, industrial, Atex, and marine applications.

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 1. Flexline NG Overview
Systemair works toward high efficiency, high tech and aesthetically pleasing products. Superior
mechanical properties have been preserved in the reinvented Flexline NG air handling unit while
guiding market standards with the use of fewer parts and modern design.

New elegant
design with RAL
7040 painted
exterior sheet
metal and black
corners.

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Simple, robust and
reliable casing
thanks to panel
design comprising
fewer parts

ErP
2018

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 Casing with steel profile embedded into the panels
Galvanized steel box profiles are not exposed to the
elements. Sealing around the profiles prevents metal-on-
metal contact preventing thermal bridging while helping
prevent leakage. Thus Flexline NG Air Handling Units have
TB2 thermal bridging and L1 leakage class.

Section merging detail

Thanks to the newly designed locking section
joint Flexline NG sections are assembled in perfect
alignment, ensuring full continuity in the base of the
air handling unit.

Standard dimensions according to filter sizes

Standard air handling unit dimensions have been
defined to be compatible with modular filter sizes.
The entire air cross section is covered with filters,
ensuring low pressure loss and long filter lifetime.

Removable sound attenuator buffles

The section can be easily cleaned by removing each
buffle separately that are placed horizontally on rails.
Buffles are easy to remove thanks to standardized
buffle dimensions according to air handling unit
modules.

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 High corrosion resistance
High corrosion resistance thanks to galvanized steel
sheets and profiles with standard density of
275 g/m2.

Large square inspection glasses

Large inspection glasses designed in accordance with
DIN 1946-4 maintain their transparency for many
years.

Outdoor Protection
Excellent protection for outdoor applications thanks to
membrane coated watertight roof.

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 2. Quick Selection Table
Interior cross sections of Flexline NG air handling units have been defined to be compatible with standard filter sizes.

Flexline NG Modules
Dimensions in Flexline NG air handling units are expressed in terms of modules. The first module indicates height while
the second module indicates width.

Example:
FL NG 30x60  30 Height (H) Module, 60 Width (W) Module
The modules increase in multiples of 10 such as 20, 30, 30, 40, 50 etc. and each
10 modules correspond to 306 mm. The inner height and inner width of the air
handling unit can be calculated by multiplying the number of modules with
30.6 mm.

Example:
FL NG 40x50  Height (H) Module 40  40 x 30.6 = 1224 mm inner height
Width (W) Module 50  50 x 30.6 = 1530 mm inner width
H Module x 30.6 mm

WM
odule
x 30
.6 m
m

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 Eurovent Energy Labeling Reference for
Free Cross Sectional Velocity
A+ A B C D E
V m/s 1,4 1,6 1,8 2 2,2
Eurovent energy class calculation: Reference air velocities on free cross section

FL NG
100 x 110
100 x 100
90 x 100
90 x 90
80 x 160
80 x 150
80 x 140
80 x 130
80 x 120
80 x 110
80 x 100
80 x 90
80 x 80
70 x 140
70 x 130
70 x 120
70 x 110
70 x 100
70 x 90
70 x 80
70 x 70
60 x 120
60 x 110
60 x 100
60 x 90
60 x 80
60 x 70
60 x 60
50 x 100
50 x 90
50 x 80
50 x 70
50 x 60
50 x 50
40 x 90
40 x 80
40 x 70
40 x 60
40 x 50
40 x 40
30 x 60
30 x 50
30 x 40
30 x 30
20 x 40
20 x 30
20 x 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110

(1000 m3/h)

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 3. Quality and Standards
Certificates and quality documents demonstrate that the product is safe and legal. They certify that all specifications
claimed for the products are guaranteed by an independent authority. Certified products also offer advantages in terms
of delivery times to the customer, by offering easy custom clearance.

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3.1 Quality Certifications:
CE:
Ce mark shows the product’s conformity to European product regulations. The CE mark
is an abbreviation of the phrase “Conformité Européenne” and its meaning in literature is
“European Conformity,” i.e. conformity with European norms. The CE Mark indicates that
a product or product group conforms to basic requirements known as “product directives”
which the European Union has established with respect to health, safety, and protection
of the environment and of the consumer. Beginning with 2016 CE marking of air handling
units also requires conformity to the Ecodesign directive number 2009/125/EC. Products
which do not have the CE mark can not enter European Union countries, therefore the CE
mark can be described as an “Industrial Product Passport” allowing free movement in the
internal market of the European Union.
It is also a mark that enables free movement of the product within the EU, whose use
has become mandatory in the Turkish domestic market as of January 1, 2004, which is a
declaration of warranty by the manufacturer.

EUROVENT Certificate:
The Eurovent certificate documents the performance classification of air conditioning and
cooling product groups in accordance with European Union and international standards.
Systemair has been awarded the Eurovent certificate following the tests performed in TÜV
laboratories in Germany in 2001. It has been determined that Systemair Air Handling Units
that were awarded the Eurovent Certified Performance logo have successfully met the
prescribed performance values in EN 1886.

Declaration of Conformity to the Customs

Union (GOST CU):
The Declaration of Conformity to the Customs Union is an official document which verifies
the conformity of products to approved regulations of the CIS regions. It has the same legal
effect as the Certificate of Conformity. The CU Declaration can be used in the export of
goods to Russia, Belarus, or Kazahkstan. Only a Russian legal entity can be the recipient of
the declaration. Russian companies cited in the declaration are responsible for the quality
of the products within the Russian Federation.

TSEK Certificate:
Systemair has been rewarded by the Turkish Standards Institute for its products’
conformance to the required standards. The TSEK Brand comprises monograms that can
be used within the framework of a contract, certifying that the products (or the packages
of products) it is placed on has been manufactured and marketed in accordance with the
Quality Factors and Values accepted by the Turkish Standards Institute. TSE EN 814, is used
on labelled products which comply to TSEK and electrical specifications.

ISO 9001 Certificate:

This is the internationally accepted management standard which has been developed
and implemented by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), for constant
improvement of efficiency and quality in management, production or service efforts, for
fulfilment of customer’s conditions, and maximization of customer satisfaction through the
introduction of certain conditions to the management systems of enterprises.

OHSAS 18001 Certificate:

OHSAS 18001 is a generalized concept of work health and safety, including the protection
of workers, of the enterprise and production from all sorts of hazards and damages.

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 3.2 Standards
The distinction in the manufacture of air handling units is due to the high-tech casing structure and the use of high
efficiency components. There are two basic European standards which assess and classify these properties. These
are the EN 1886 which regulates mechanical properties and the EN 13053 which regulates the performance of the
components used as well as the accuracy of the selection software.

FL NG Technical Specifications (EN 1886)

Thermal transmittance T5 T4 T3 T2 T1
Thermal bridging TB5 TB4 TB3 TB2 TB1
Filter by-pass class G1-G4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9
Casing air leakage L3 L2 L1
Mechanical strength D3 D2 D1

Performance Values According to EN 1886

Flexline NG air handling units have been tested at TÜV-SÜD laboratories, classified according to EN 1886 standards, and
been certified by Eurovent.
Rigid Casing Structure
Excellent casing strength with D1 class mechanical strength. Thanks to its steel frame, it maintains rigidity in the most
stringent conditions that can occur during shipping and on site.
Hygienic Structure
The perfect choice for hygiene applications with L1 casing leakage class and F9 filter by-pass class.
Thermal Performance
T2 thermal transmittance class ensures low thermal transmission from panels, and high energy efficiency.
Low Condensation Risk
The risk of condensation on the unit casing is very low thanks to TB2 thermal bridging class. This enables the air
handling unit to perform without corrosion for many years, even under the most extreme climate conditions.
Acoustic Performance
With 50 mm rock wool insulation and unique construction, Flexline NG air handling units leave their competition behind
in terms of sound attenuation from casing. It is suitable for operation in proximity to critical spaces in terms of sound
levels.

Acoustic Insulation of Casing

125Hz 16,5dB
250Hz 20,8dB
500Hz 29,8dB
1000Hz 100 35,0dB 0Hz
2000Hz 33,7dB
4000Hz 35,9dB
8000Hz 45,5dB

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 EN 13053

EN 779 EN 308 EN 1216 EN 327

Air Handling Unit Performance According to En 13053

The EN 13053 standard specifies component selections for air handling units and tests for energy efficiency. The
Airware Air Handling Unit Selection Software has been certified by Eurovent as a result of testing according to the
EN 13053 standard and comparison of tests with data from the selection software.
During tests performed according to the EN 13053 standard, the performance of air handling unit equipment including
heat recovery, heating-cooling coils, fans, filters, dampers, mixing section, humidifiers, sound attenuators, etc. are
evaluated. Many details are examined such as surface smoothness, accessibility, measures against condensation -
drainage etc.

DIN 1946-4
The German DIN 1946-4 standard defines hygiene applications and the components to be used. With its casing design,
Flexline NG air handling units meet all requirements related to the cleanability of the unit specified in the DIN 1946-4
standard. The DIN 1946-4 standard also requires hygienic air handling units to meet certain mechanical and thermal
performance classes according to EN 1886. Performance classes according to EN 1886 of Flexline NG air handling units
are beyond specified requirements and have been certified by TÜV-SÜD laboratories. The principal requirements of air
handling unit design in the DIN 1946-4 are the following:
• The existence of access doors on both sides allowing servicing of each section of the air handling unit.
• The use of internal surfaces and components with high corrosion resistance.
• The use of two stage filters of the specified efficiency class, and placement of
air handling unit components between these two filter stages.
• The use of droplet eliminators and drain pans on specified sections.
• The use of lighting switches on specified sections.

Minumum Requirements for Conformance to the

Flexline NG
DIN 1946-4 Standard
D2 D1
L2 L1
F9 F9
T3 T2
TB3 TB2

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 3.3 The Ecodesign Directive
The directive which was published in Europe in 2005 with the title
EuP (Energy using products) and renamed in 2009 as ErP (Energy-
related Products) specifies minimum requirements regarding energy
consuming products. The purpose of the ErP directive is to reduce
energy consumption and CO2 emissions, and thus increase the share
of renewable energy. The regulation covers all products within the
European Economic Area (EEA). Export operations to countries outside
the European Economic Area are outside the scope of the directive.

ErP encompasses two main directives:

• Ecodesign (2009 / 125 / EC)
• Energy Labelling (2010 / 30 / EU)
Regulation number 1253/2014/EG regarding central ventilation units
was published on November 26, 2014 within the scope of the Ecodesign
directive. As of January 2016, conformance to this directive became
obligatory for sales of air handling units within the European economic
area.

Scope of Application
The regulation covers air handling units which uses fresh air mixed with
a quantity of return air from the indoor area as well as air handling units
which exhaust air directly from the indoor area. Air handling units where
at least one of the air flows is associated with an industrial application or
production process are outside the scope of the regulation.

Ventilation Unit Categories

There are two equipment categories which are central ventilation
units and residential ventilation units. Products which provide air flow
of 1000 m3/h and more are categorized as central ventilation units.
Products which provide air flow of 250 m3/h and less are categorized
as residential ventilation units. Products which provide air flow between
250 m3/h and 1000 m3/h are categorized by the manufacturer. While
Regulation number 1253/2014 defines central ventilation units,
Regulation number 1254/2014 defines residential ventilation units.
Residential ventilation units are also subject to energy labeling according
to the directive number 2010/30/EU.

Applications that are Outside the Scope

of the Regulation
• Swimming Pools (Dehumidification)
• Agricultural Applications (Greenhouses, warehouses etc.)
• Industrial and Commercial Kitchen Exhaust (Exhaust of greasy and steamy air)
• Data Centers and Server Rooms
• Machinery Exhaust (Including car park exhaust)
• Mixture Air Equipment for Clean Rooms and Operating Theatres
• Equipment for Heat Rejection (Such as compressor rooms, TV studios etc.)
• Foundries, Manufacturing Facilities with Metal Pressing Processes
• Atex Applications (Explosive areas)
• Paper Production Facilities
• Air Handling Units with Integrated Cooling Circuits

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Validity Calender:
November 2014: Date of first publication of
the regulation and determination of 2016
and 2018 criteria.
January 2016: Obligation of delivered
products to comply with 2016 criteria
specified in the ErP regulation.
January 2018: Obligation of delivered
products to comply with 2018 criteria
specified in the ErP regulation.
January 2020: Obligation of delivered
products to comply with 2020 criteria that
are currently being developed in the ErP
regulation.

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 3.4 Ecodesign Requirements
UVU (Uni-Directional Ventilation Unit)
UVU are units which operate in only one direction, discharging air from the indoor area to the outdoor environment
(exhaust) or supplying air from the outdoor environment to the interior space (supply).

UVU (Uni-directional ventilation unit) Design Reference

• Unidirectional air flow

• Fan
Başvurulan Sınav Sayısı • Filter with F7 efficiency class

ErP 2016 ErP 2018

Fan Efficiency PM < 30 kW 6,2 x In(PM) + 35 6,2 x In(PM) + 42

ηs (%)
PM < 30 kW 56,1 63,1

Maximum SFPint value W / (m3/s) at reference design 250 230

Variable fan speed control Obligatory Obligatory

Filter pressure gauge - Obligatory

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 BVU (Bi-directional ventilation unit) Reference Design

• Bi-directional air flow

• F7 filter for fresh air
• M5 filter for exhaust air
• Heat recovery system
• Discharge and exhaust fans

ErP 2016 ErP 2018

Free cooling by-pass damper in heat recovery system Obligatory Obligatory

Variable fan speed control (Digitally controlled EC motor, Frequency
converter, 3-speed fan)
Obligatory Obligatory

Filter pressure measurement - Obligatory

Heat recovery Run around type heat recovery 63 68
temperature according
to the EN 308 standard
efficiency (Dry)
ηt
Rotor and plate type heat recovery 67 73

Run around type heat recovery 1700+E-300xQ nom/2-F 1600+E-300xQ nom/2-F

Q nom < 2m3/s
Maximum SFPint value Rotary plate type heat recoery 1200+E-300xQ nom/2-F 1100+E-300xQ nom/2-F
W/(m3/s)
Run around type heat recovery 1400+E-F 1300+E-F
at reference design
Q nom > 2m3/s
Rotor and plate type heat
recovery
900+E-F 800+E-F

Run around type heat recovery (ηt-63)x30 (ηt-68)x30

Energy efficiency pipe
(E)
Rotor and plate type heat recovery (ηt-67)x30 (ηt-73)x30

Reference design 0 0

M5 filter missing 160 150

Filter correction factor
F7 filter missing 200 190

M5 and F7 filter missing 360 340

BVU (Bi-Directional Ventilation Unit)

BVU are ventilation units which provide air in both directions which are supply and exhaust. According to the regulation
number 1253/2014 within the Ecodesign directive, in cases where fresh air is more than 10%, the use of heat recovery
in ventilation unit is obligatory and the mixing process cannot be considered as heat recovery.
In central ventilation units, reference design is consisting of cite filters (F7 filter on the supply line, M5 filter on the return
line), heat recovery, and fans as ventilation equipment. Heating-cooling equipment, silencers, humidifiers, and additional
filters are not considered ventilation equipment and these are not taken into consideration as while determining limit
values for the unit. Therefore compliance with Ecodesign becomes more difficult as the use of equipment not included
in the reference design in air handling units increases. This is because although only the equipment for reference design
are taken into consideration while determining limit values, all equipment within the air handling unit are taken into
consideration while determining the SFPint value.

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 3.5 Ecodesign in Airware
Conscious to the responsibility of being an European company, the
Airware selection software has been updated to comply with the
requirements of the Ecodesign directive.
Airware air handling unit selection software can automatically
calculate Ecodesign compliance separately for 2016 and 2018
criterias. All details of the calculation are presented to the
customer in summarized form on the technical data sheet.

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 3.6 Air Handling Unit Testing and
Performance Measurement
In order to be able to measure the performances of air handling units when
they are still at the manufacturing area and keep them according to the
international standards, Systemair has put the “Air Handling Unit Testing and
Performance Measurement Room” into service in 2000.
Having been using for product development studies in the scope of R&D
and periodically testing (1/200 AHU) of the manufactured products, this test
room is one of the most important tools in ensuring the products reflect
high quality and technology. Investors can also view their purchased product
before it is shipped out of the factory, and make sure it is operational and
that it complies with the required values.
Measurements that are performed in the test room according to the AMCA /
ASHRAE standards are combined in three groups:

Measurements Performed on the Air Handling Unit

• Air handling unit internal pressure losses
• Current and power of fan motors
• Voltage and frequency of the supply line
• Fan speeds

Measurements Performed in the Test Chamber

• Test pressure
• Nozzle initial pressure
• Nozzle pressure differential

Atmospheric Measurements
• Dry bulb temperature
• Atmospheric relative humidity
• Atmospheric pressure

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 4. Automation
High comfort conditions in air conditioning systems can be achieved with optimum energy
expenditure only with the correct control system. After the correct system for project
requirements has been selected, the decision is made regarding the control system which
determines the responses the selected system will give under certain conditions.
Systemair Flexline NG series air handling units can be manufactured with integrated
automatic control systems. With its extensive experience in air handling unit automations
and its team of experts, Systemair guarantees maximum energy efficiency through a control
application that meets the requirements of the air conditioning system in the best manner.

Conventional Ventilation Systems

CAV (Constant air flow) Systems
These systems are preferred for applications
where thermal loads and fresh air requirements Advantages:
are rather constant. The ventilation system
• Easy installation and control
is designed to provide constant air flow rate
to indoor area. This constant air flow rate is • Low suspended ceiling height
determined according to the quantity of fresh
• Low ductwork and unit cost
air required. In cases where the air flow rate is
insufficient for heating and cooling, the system Disadvantages:
is supported with waterborne air conditioning
units. Constant flow is maintained in the system • Not suitable for room-based control
regardless of pressure, thanks to CAV terminal • Need for additional air conditioning unit
units. Problem of noise due to high duct pressure
CAV (constant air flow) ventilation systems are • Low energy efficiency
mostly preferred for areas such as warehouses,
hangars, factories, etc. where precise control is
not a priority. They are also preferred for projects
where temperature control via the central
ventilation unit is not required; and where room-
based control through units such as fan coil, chilled
beam, VRF air conditioners is desirable.

VAV (Variable air flow) Systems

Advantages:
These systems are preferred for achieving
optimum operating conditions with varying • High level of comfort through precise control
thermal loads and fresh air requirements.
• Does not require an additional air
Parameters such as temperature, fresh air,
conditioner in the space
humidity, and room pressure in spaces can be kept
under control by varying air flow rate as needed. • Low energy expenditure
The area is air conditioned entirely by the central Disadvantages:
ventilation unit, without the need for an additional
air conditioner. • Larger duct dimensions compared
to CAV systems
Since the air flow rate that is required for the
space is provided, energy expenditure by the • Higher initial investment cost
air handling unit for heating and cooling is
substantially reduced while operating at partial
loads. VAV terminal units are smart devices
capable of adjusting the operation point regardless
of pressure based on the signal received from the
automation unit in case of a change in the air flow
rate requirement of the space.

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Fax: +90 212 356 40 61

info@systemairhsk.com.tr
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