Airtherm brochure [full version]

Our energy efficient, high performance

systems including flues & chimneys,

natural ventilation & lighting, kitchen

ventilation, air conditioning (comfort

cooling), heat pumps and solar

0844 809 2509 | airtherm.co.uk | [email protected]

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OUR COMPANY ……………………………….

OUR TEAM, SERVICES & PRODUCTS .….

MISSION, VISION & VALUES ……………..

QUALIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS …….

SECTORS WE SERVE …………...……………

ENVIRONMETAL POLICY ……….………….

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Energy Efficient Heating, Cooling, Ventilation & Renewables from Airtherm Engineering Ltd »

We design, supply and install a wide

range of efficient, high performance

systems including flues & chimneys,

natural ventilation & lighting, kitchen

ventilation, air conditioning (comfort

cooling), heat pumps and solar

photovoltaic (PV) panels for the

commercial, industrial and private

sectors.

Airtherm Engineering Ltd only use

products of the highest quality and

experienced engineers with excellence in

their field. We aim to provide specifiers

and contractors with complete confidence

in our service by managing projects

closely, adhering to strict safety

guidelines, demanding the highest

quality workmanship and will continue

to strengthen our business by listening to

customer feedback.

Whatever the application, whatever its

demands - we can provide the ideal

solution.

Naturally Driven Solutions

Airtherm Engineering Limited is a newly formed company with a wealth of commercial and industrial experience.

We specialise in energy-efficient, eco

and green technology for the

ventilation and renewables market.

Our solutions are aimed at the

domestic, commercial and industrial

sectors across a range of common

applications including flue and

chimney exhausts, commercial

kitchen ventilation, natural

ventilation and lighting, air

conditioning (comfort cooling), heat

pumps and solar photovoltaic (PV)

panels.

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Our Team

Airtherm is managed by Andrew Brown

who has 21 years’ experience working in

the heating, cooling and ventilation

industry. His background as a director

and shareholder for a well-known

Midlands based engineering company

combined with many years of involvement

in the HVAC industry means that

Airtherm have an extensive

understanding of client, project and

industry requirements.

Airtherm offer a variety of services to

clients, which are designed to meet all

current regulations. Our team consists of

highly technical and experienced

employees, qualified to the highest

standards. We continue to strengthen our

business by listening to customers’

comments and taking on advice in an ever

changing workplace.

Services

Consultation

Site Meetings

Design proposals using the latest iCalc2

package

Estimation

Product Selection

Technical Support

Installation (CSCS Approved)

AutoCAD

Service & Maintenance

After Sales

Products

Flue Systems

Chimney Systems

Natural Ventilation

Natural Lighting

Kitchen Ventilation

Heat Recovery

Air Conditioning

Heat Pumps & Renewables

Solar PV

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Mission, Vision & Values

• Our mission is to perform to the highest level of quality at fair competitive prices.

• Ensure longevity of our company through repeat and referral business achieved by

customer satisfaction in all areas.

• Our vision is to accomplish sustainable, quality growth.

• To be recognised as the supplier of choice in our industry.

• We shall maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty and fairness in

our relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, professional associates and

customers.

• We strive to ensure strong lasting relationships with our suppliers and customers by

exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by

every member of our team.

• Keep up with the changing demands of the industry in order to maintain our proud

position as a market leader.

• We will continue to strengthen our business by listening to customers’ comments and take

on advice to an ever changing workplace.

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Qualifications

All our site operatives carry CSCS, IPATH, Scaffold/erection passes as standard and are highly

trained in their field of expertise.

We require additional qualifications for air conditioning installation:

City and Guilds 2382-12 Level 3 17th Edition Wiring Regulations, CITB Essential Electrics

Certificate, CITB Refrigeration Electrics Certificate, GasSafe , REFCOM F-Gas, NICEIC.

Subcontractors

Where work is carried out for Airtherm Engineering Limited by subcontracted personnel, we

carefully choose the companies we work with and always ensure that their personnel meet the

same high standards we apply to ourselves and hold all the necessary legal and industry

qualifications.

Industry Standards

All of our products are manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.

Construction Online

We are part of the UK's largest register for pre-qualified contractors and consultants.

Construction Online helps suppliers and buyers identify contractors with the minimum

of hassle and paperwork. Construction Online guarantees you get industry qualified

installers every time.

Safe Contractor

We are currently awaiting, but expecting confirmation of our “Safe Contractor”

registration.

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Industrial Our flue and chimney exhaust systems are the obvious products utilised by

the industrial sector, however our line of natural ventilation and lighting

systems are proving increasingly popular solutions in industrial buildings

and factories throughout the UK.

Our kitchen canopy system sizes are suited to industrial applications as

well.

Leisure

Our natural ventilation and light systems are ideally suited to the leisure

sector where a fresh air supply is essential or bright illumination of large

spaces is required.

Our flue and chimney systems are also ideal to handle any exhaust

requirements demanded by the large boilers often used in leisure centres.

Popular applications include gymnasiums, sports halls and health clubs.

Healthcare

Natural ventilation and lighting is a very popular solution in the health

care sector in hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions. Providing

fresh, breathable air and natural light for patients and health care workers

has numerous benefits to health, recovery and staff productivity.

Similarly, our kitchen canopies offer a safe, hygienic working environment

where food can be prepared quickly and efficiently without the worry of

external contamination.

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Commercial

Our complete product range is ideally suited to applications

throughout the commercial sector. Increasingly, office buildings are

benefitting from new, greener, more efficient technologies such as

natural ventilation, natural lighting, heat pumps, solar pv and our

energy-saving air conditioning units.

Our range of exhaust products, from flues and chimneys to kitchen

extract canopies, are also suitable for commercial installation.

Educational

Our product range is perfect for the educational sector. We have found

schools and colleges are often keen to utilise the latest green and eco

technology, not just to lower costs but to act as a living experiment for

pupils and parents to experience.

Our natural ventilation systems are a great solution for classrooms

and the daylight supply from our natural lighting products are ideally

suited for the daily periods of occupation.

The growing use of heat pumps and solar pv technology to generate

hot water and electricity while reducing a buildings carbon footprint

are also widely employed as part of a whole building strategy.

Our flue and chimney exhaust systems are also suited to the

buildings heating demands and kitchen canopies can be installed

where on-site cooking or food preparation facilities are used.

Retail

Our efficient, high performance kitchen canopies are ideal for

restaurants and food based retail outlets where food must be

prepared quickly, hygienically and safely. They are used throughout

the industry by outlets ranging from the small to large.

Our air conditioning units are, traditionally, widely used throughout

the retail sector. Our growing range of greener, more efficient and A-

rated energy products are a stylish complement to any shop or as a

replacement for older, less efficient models.

Our natural ventilation and lighting products are also growing in

popularity throughout the retail sector.

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Environmental Policy Statement

It is the organisation’s objective to operate with, and to maintain good relations with all

regulatory bodies.

It is the organisation’s declared policy to carry out all measures reasonably practicable to

facilitate the ability to continually improve environmental performance.

We will establish a management structure, which ensures effective environmental

management and provide training and education to our employees at all levels, in order that

they develop a sense of awareness and responsibility for the environment. The impact or our

activities on the local environment will be assessed, monitored and controlled as required.

All aspects of this policy will be communicated to employees, clients, the public and other

interested parties as appropriate.

In line with these principles, it is the policy of members of Airtherm Engineering Limited to:

• Assess and regularly re-assess the environmental effects of the organisation’s equipment

and operations.

• Improve the efficiency of energy use in our buildings and processes.

• Reduce the generation of waste. Use recycled materials where practical, re-cycle or dispose

of in-house waste safely.

• Adhere to all relevant regulations concerning waste and environmental well-being.

• Ensure that all sub-contractor operations are in line with this policy, and that they are

aware of their respective responsibilities in the environment.

• Train all employees in environmental issues.

• Reduce and/or limit the production of pollutants to water, land and air. All waste is

disposed of under controlled conditions if re-cycling and/or the re-use of the materials is not

an available option.

• Take environmental considerations into account when selecting our material, suppliers and

contractors.

• Control noise emissions from operations.

• Minimise risk to the general public and employees from organisation operations and

activities.

We check our activities periodically to ensure they are consistent with these principles. This

policy is communicated to all employees, suppliers and sub-contractors and is made available

to the public.

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Natural Ventilation

The Natural Choice

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Natural Ventilation


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High Capacity - Our natural ventilation terminals are perfect for

both natural, passive and solar powered options, with all four

sides possessing a guaranteed 50% free area allowing a more

efficient operation.

High Performance - With the addition of internal vertical

channels and integrated water defence, our standard terminals

can be converted into high performance Class A rain protection

(over 99% effective).

Internal & Trunk – Housed inside the terminal is a full height

divider which keeps fresh and stale air separate. Both the

terminal base and ductwork below are lined using a Class ‘O’

type 12.5mmTHK acoustic foam. The foam offers an ideal

acoustic characteristics and the necessary fire performance.

Additional acoustic layers can be applied to conform to any

design criteria required. The roof lid is also acoustically lined to

prevent unwanted noise transfer from heavy rain droplets, which

can be amplified into the occupied space below. This method

also avoids condensation forming on the underside of the roof

with cold air entering the terminal and hot stale air rising from

below.

Natural Ventilation

Standard features

Ultra high shut off

Independent tests show no leakage below 10Pa; the

pressure most

likely to be found in natural ventilation installations

Excellent thermal insulation

With a theoretical U value of less that 1 W/m2, uPVC volume

control

dampers lose

Options specified

Belimo /Siemens modulating actuators factory fitted

The use of Belimo SM series modulating actuators allows

dampers to

be set fully open, fully closed or anywhere in between, for

maximum

adjustability and assurance of comfort.

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Ultra high shut off

In independent tests, large format uPVC volume control dampers

yielded leakage results normally only achieved by dedicated shut

off dampers.

The VCD sent for testing had a nominal size of 1000mm x

806mm, the large size tantamount to our confidence in the

damper.

With even 10Pa rarely being exceeded in natural ventilation

situations, it is clear how uPVC volume control dampers can

enhance the efficiency of your new natural ventilation system.

No cold bridge

Close a steel or aluminium volume control damper, and you will

go on losing heat, not through airflow but conduction of heat from

one side to the other.

HVC large format uPVC volume control dampers have a

theoretical U value of 0.973W/m2K when closed, atleast 40 times

better than a steel damper and 250 times better than an

aluminium

unit.

Of course this can help to cut heating bills, and reduces the

carbon footprint of any building using them.

uPVC volume control dampers

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Egg crate grilles

Plenum boxes

Volume control dampers

Double deflection grilles

NATURAL Ventilation

Airtherm Engineering Limited supply a wide range of natural ventilation and lighting systems that can be designed and installed to suit virtually any application. We provide for the commercial, educational, industrial and private sectors and our products are increasingly popular in schools, hospitals, offices and industrial buildings. Natural Ventilation and Lighting systems make use of nature's own power source to provide interior spaces with a fresh air supply or natural daylight illumination or both. Buildings utilising natural ventilation or lighting systems, by their very nature, experience a significant reduction in traditional energy running costs. The Airtherm ‘W-Vent’ is a natural ventilation system operating on established aerodynamic principles. As air flows around the terminal itself, positive and negative pressure areas are generated. On the positive side air enters the louvres of the terminal and is directed down through the internal vanes into the room below. The negative pressure on the leeward side of the terminal, induces air to leave the louvres, and stale air from the room below rises and is expelled from the terminal. This process is aided by stack effect, i.e. as cool air enters the windward side of the unit it descends into the room below, and the warm stale air rises in the ducts facing the leeward side providing a naturally fresh environment.

The features and advantages of such a system include »

· A fresh air supply for workers - proven to increase productivity & reduce staff sickness.

· Naturally ventilated - reduces your energy costs and carbon footprint without the need for mechanical ventilation.

· Night time purge of stale air - creating a fresh working environment for staff the following morning.

· Better control of building temperature and CO² levels.

· Free cooling.


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NATURAL Ventilation

Naturally Intelligent Ventilation

Manufacture » All units are manufactured to BS EN ISO 9001 and are fully welded and constructed using corrosion resistant aluminium or stainless steel and fitted with internal acoustic material which is normally sized to meet all related noise criteria of each individual application. Adjustable sealed dampers and transfer grilles are manufactured from anodised aluminium or perforated stainless steel panels. The units may be powder coated to your clients specifications in any standard RAL or BS colour of your choice.

Our terminals are available either in square, rectangular or circular shapes and can be designed and manufactured to complement the architectural aesthetics of the building. We also offer a manually operated system called ‘Teleflex’ where the dampers can be opened and closed by use of a rotating lever operated by the room occupants when required.

Natural ventilation and lighting systems, by their very nature, produce a significant reduction in traditional energy running costs and can improve staff productivity and reduce sickness by the removal of stale air from the working environment.

Installation » Units can be installed on almost every roof including flat, pitched and even on the roof apex where appropriate. The roof fabric of commercial applications has bearing on the openings and roof plates that are required to install the systems competently. We offer a roof plate solution for all situations, including self mount flashings and curb mount flashings with suitable upstands. The options for each project will be discussed at the design stage in detail, including the necessary openings that are required to suit our systems.

The ductwork for the units can pass through any floor level to transfer air within the building. The units are capable of being linked to the buildings BMS to ensure dampers are fully closed in the event of a fire. ‘W-Vent’ units can be controlled via master control panels, room temperature sensors and CO² sensors.

We can also offer many bespoke natural ventilation solutions to clients. Our highly skilled work force adapt at all types of light to medium metal fabrication including stainless steel, aluminum and mild steel. GRP moulded products are also available, most suited to circular formation.

The most common range starts from 500mm to 1200mm and can be combined with a natural lighting system formally known as the ‘L-Vent’ . The L-Vent (Light & Vent) system uses both the wind and sun, and offers a ZERO carbon footprint which has no impact on the environment.

Our installation engineers are competent in their field and carry all necessary site certification with CSCS cards, IPATH, PASMA and scaffold towers. Our engineers strive towards excellence in each and every project they undertake.

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W-Vent Systems Intelivent P-Vent Systems

Cost Savings

The system is powered primarily by aerodynamic forces and so the only power required is to run the

low voltage controller unit. This offers substantial costs savings compared to traditional mechanical

ventilation systems that can potentially run into tens of thousands of pounds each year.

Health Benefits

By its very nature, the W-Vent (wind ventilator), S-Vent, (solar-ventilator) P-Vent (passive ventilator)

L-Vent (combined wind & light ventilator) and our X-Vent (cross wall ventilation) systems all offer a

natural solution to health problems commonly associated with mechanical air conditioning units.

Rather than re-circulating stale air (and possibly germs), the natural ventilation system is continually

removing stale air and replacing it with a fresh supply. The system takes air from the roof level

eliminating a proportion of pollution, including hazardous carbon monoxide from roadside traffic that

is a common issue with low level ventilation methods.

Suitable Applications

Our Natural Ventilation products are suitable for many applications including schools, offices and

hospitals. They are also used in private, local authority and commercial premises including

gymnasiums, colleges, universities, reception areas, store rooms, changing rooms, libraries, meeting

halls and are also suitable for specialist applications. They provide an ideal solution for delivering a

'fresh' air supply to areas where conventional room ventilation is difficult due to critical noise issues.

The Ideal Solution

Our Natural Ventilation systems offer architects and consulting engineers not only a natural and

environmentally-friendly solution but an acoustically efficient, economical and aesthetic answer to

ventilation needs.

Terminal Design

Our external terminals can be designed in keeping with the architectural design of the building or can

be manufactured to be of a contrasting appearance, adding and harnessing a feature aspect to the

buildings and its surroundings. Louvres are designed to ensure the maximum available free area of the

unit is utilised, whilst maintaining weather defensive integrity at all times.

“The W-Vent (natural ventilation) system offers a cool, fresh, cost-effective alternative solution to traditional air conditioning, it is regulated by our advanced intelligent control panel, all day every day"

Wind Ventilation

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How It Works

The S-Vent system benefits of a passive stack and an active stack

system, similar to our W-Vent range, but with the bonus of a free

power source. Our S-Vent terminal delivers fresh air and discharges

unwanted stale air (CO²) from internal spaces, effectively eliminating

the need for traditional methods. The system incorporates a solar

powered boost-fan which provides additional 200l/s, 400l/s or 700l/s of

fresh air within the compartment below.

The photovoltaic panel collects daylight and convert this to electricity

that is regulated via the charge controller which charges the battery

pack. The battery is charged whenever there is enough available

daylight to do so and even generates power on a dull day. The S-Vent

range have been designed to supply fresh air 24 hours a day.

The low powered fans are set as standard to simply switch on/off at

maximum dampers or as an optional feature they can be speed

controlled variably in conjunction with the damper positions.

Standard Components

☼ 12v or 24v DC Power Supply.

☼ 40w or 60w solar cell.

☼ DC carbon fibre battery Pack.

☼ Power management module.

☼ Low powered DC fan unit - 200L/s, 400L/s and 700L/s

☼ iVent control systems operate with peripheral (wind, rain,

temperature) devices to suit any and temperature application.

Solar Ventilation

"The S-Vent (solar-powered natural ventilation) system offers additional fresh air requirements during those hot summer months, and provides a better comfort to the every day working environment”


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Natural Ventilation Controls

Our unique range of natural ventilation controls and intelligent sensors have been developed to deliver optimum control and ease of use of all our natural ventilation systems.

We can supply traditional combined sensors (with 0/10v outputs) or sensors with inbuilt BACnet communications (which supply a modulating control signal to end devices such as window actuator controllers). Our sensors are specifically designed to be simple to use.

We employ push button overrides, LED status indications and clear labelling to make things easier for the end users with the temperature control, the room set point for the control of the ventilation dampers can be adjusted in 10C increments between 210C and 280C with a seasonal change over and a night cooling option if a time clock or BMS time signal is available. Localised Heating can also be controlled and is set 20C below the room set point.

Room Temp Sensor Temp and CO2 Sensor

Our partners source all natural

ventilation components locally !

NATURAL Intelligent Ventilation Controls

Our Range of Control Solutions

Standalone Sensors

* Room Temperature and C02 Sensor

* Room Temperature and RH Sensor

* Room Temperature and RH Sensor with

manual override

* Standard room Temperature Sensor

Intelligent Sensors

* Intelligent BACnet Room Setpoint Unit

* Intelligent Temperature and C02 BACnet

Sensor

* Intelligent Temperature BACnet Sensor with

manual override

* Intelligent Temperature and C02 level

Indicator

Standalone Controllers

* Temperature and C02 Room Controller

* Temperature and C02 Room Controller with

manual override

* Temperature and C02 Sensor controller with

carbon monoxide indicator.

* Temperature room Controller with manual

override

* Temperature room Controller

Peripherals & Devices

* Chain Window Actuator

* Combined Weather Sensor

* Digital alarm Unit

* Digital Extension Timer

* Power supply Unit with Time Clock

* Window Control Module with Power supply.


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iVent Systems Intelligent Building Controls

iVent Systems Intelligent Building Controls

Airtherm are working in collaboration with a

well-known controls specialist based in

Worcestershire, who have developed the

iSC™ range of intelligent temperature,

humidity and CO2 sensors - the latest

concept in intelligent sensor technology.

Specifically designed to meet the HVAC

control requirements of modern building

systems that communicate using the open

source BACnet protocol. We are also able to

supply complete Building Management

Systems (BMS) packages.

Control Specification Temperature and

CO2 Sensor Controller with manual

override and CO2 Level Indicator

Gas detected - Carbon dioxide (CO2).

CO2 measuring range - 0 ~ 2,000ppm.

CO2 measuring accuracy - +/- 30ppm or 5%

CO2 Indicator Levels - Green = Low

≤999ppm, Green & Amber = Med 1000 -

1499ppm, Amber = Med High 1500 - 1799,

Red = High D1800ppm.

Sensing element - Non dispersive infrared

detector.

Temperature measuring range - 0 ~ 50°C.

Temperature accuracy - 1% at 25°C.

Power supply - 24vDC.

Consumption - 20mA average, 40mA with all

LED's lit (at v24) 100mA for 10ms every 3s

when sampling CO2.

Configurable Analogue outputs - Two 0/10v

DC outputs(10mA) AO1 =

Ventilation/Cooling, AO2 = Heating.

Working in association with our partners we specialise in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of BACnet intelligent building control systems. We are able to offer total turnkey control packages to architects, consulting engineers, developers, specifiers and mechanical engineers.

Building Management System Design Our partners have over 35 years experience of

designing complete building management

systems for controlling the environment within

all types of buildings. Our systems can control

temperature, carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and

humidity creating the perfect environment. Our

systems manage the distribution of air

throughout the building, (for example by

operating fans or opening/closing dampers) with

local room controls to achieve the desired room

temperature. Our systems can also monitor the

level of human-generated CO2, mixing outside air

with exhaust air to increase the amount of fresh

air while minimising heat/cooling losses.

Control Panels Our partners design and manufacture all of our

control panels in-house, using the latest

AutoCAD software. The control panels are built

to their specification, and conform to IP2X

standards as a minimum.

Electrical Installation To complement their control panels they have a

team of electrical installers, fully conversant with

controls installation.


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iVent Systems Intelligent Ventilation Controls

Wind Speed Sensor Combined Weather Sensor Wind Speed & Direction Sensor

Digital Extension Timer Digital Alarm Temperature Room Controller

Window Control Module with Power Window Control Module Window Control Actuator

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iVent Systems Intelligent Ventilation Controls

Solar Charge Controller Solar Battery Remote Meter Solar Controller (IP67)

12v 40w Solar Cell 12v 60w Solar Cell

Belimo 24v 10nm actuator Siemens 10nm actuator

3-4 Channel Natural

Ventilation Zone

Controllers

Damper & Actuator

Take control

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Sizes

The most popular natural light dimension is

250mm (10”) - suitable for corridors, shower

rooms, small offices, changing rooms, store rooms,

toilets and areas up to 7.5 m².The 355mm (14”) is

more suited to kitchens, medium sized classrooms,

study areas, libraries, small conference rooms,

offices, reception areas and landings.

Our largest Nat-light is 530mm (21”) and is best

suited to ceiling heights of 3-4m, areas up to 40

m², offices with ceiling grids of 5-6m and

industrial areas. Multiple units are commonly

installed for large rooms or halls.

Larger bespoke units can be manufactured to

meet our clients requirements.

Suitable Applications

The Airtherm range of natural lights are used

extensively around the world to enhance

commercial working environments and to provide

natural light in businesses and industries where it

is vital to their work - for example colour

rendering, design work and quality control. The

range of natural light sizes (530mm, 350mm or

250mm) are designed to suit industrial,

commercial, small commercial or large domestic

applications.

Manufacture & Installation Natural lights are designed so that they require

no maintenance. The unit is sealed so dust cannot

gather inside. Condensation will not form inside

the unit due to the use of a brushed nylon gasket

fitted on installation. The Nat-Lights can be fitted

to any roof surface including pitched, flat, profile

steel sheeting, tile corrugations, concrete and

pressed steel types.

Health Benefits The natural daylight provided by the Solatube

system has also been proven to reduce common

office-related health problems like Seasonal

Affected Disorder (SAD) - a condition associated

with conventional lighting and office

environments. Why not reduce or eliminate the

need to use electric lighting during the day.

Instead provide amazing levels of natural light for

better working & living environments by putting the sun to work.

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There’s more to creating a daylight system than meets the eye. The double-glazed diffusers are engineered to provide optimal light worldwide – no matter what the time of year and weather distribution

PROVEN BENEFITS

• Reduced energy costs – eliminates the need to use artificial lighting

during the day

• Increased worker productivity

• Reduced staff absenteeism

• Improved student performance

• Increased property values

• Improved retail sales

• Truest and most vivid colour rendition

• Helps to meet Government targets for reducing carbon footprint

• Minimized solar gain in summer or heat loss in winter

• No maintenance required

• More secure than traditional skylights

• Easily installed into existing buildings or new build

• Unrivalled quality and performance

CONDENSATION CONTROL SYSTEM

The Solatube Brighten Up Series is constructed with

factory-installed seals for minimum air infiltration, and

a proprietary condensation control system that draws

moisture into a special channel below the roof dome

and out through specially-designed exit holes. The

Solatube SolaMaster Series uses special condensation

filters to achieve the same high level of moisture control.

Solatube day lighting

system boasts a 99.7%

reflectivity. Solatube

Daylighting Systems

deliver unrivalled

performance and value,

guaranteeing more light

transfer than any other

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*EDCS (Effective Daylight Capture Surface) represents the surface area that the dome that

actively collects and redirects daylight.

The new Solatube 160 DS, 290 DS & 330 DS (250mm , 350mm and 510mm diameter respectively)

set performance standards never seen before. These systems feature patented Raybender® 3000

Technology and LightTracker™ Reflector to deliver unprecedented levels of light – higher even

than previous Solatube models. Highly efficient and simple to install, the Solatube Brighten Up®

Series can transform dark or windowless areas – ideal for residential applications such as

kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, utility rooms, living areas, or may be installed in

multiples in larger, open workspaces such as corridors, offices, consultancy rooms, store rooms,

and washrooms.

Day Lighting systems actively capture daylight from the rooftop and

project through a highly reflective tubing to where it’s needed.

Solatube light tube system uses the most advanced technologies to

ensure that the efficiency and performance of their systems is

unrivalled.

Extension tubes are available in lengths of 610mm (straight) or

380mm long incorporating a 0-30° adjustable angle along with the

new 0-90° angle unit. All reflective tubes – including adjustable tubes

– are manufactured from 99.7% reflective Spectralight Infinity

material, allowing tube lengths of up to 15 metres for the SolaMaster

330 DS.

As the world-renowned innovator of day Lighting systems, Solatube provides a compelling alternative to artificial Lighting, bringing the benefits of brilliant, natural Light to both new and existing buildings.



CHIMNEYS &

FLUES

Flues & Chimneys Our range of flue, chimney and exhaust systems

have been specifically developed to provide an

optimum solution for a varying range of commercial

and industrial applications.

Every solution is designed to meet the highest

standards of manufacture and performance and has

undergone comprehensive testing to conform to the

most up to date legislation requirements and real

world demands before installation.

Whatever your project requirements, we guarantee a

solution of the highest quality, that has been

rigorously tested and offers outstanding

performance in its field.

Products

Our comprehensive product portfolio covers a full

range of commercial & industrial solutions across a

selection of fuels and applications.

Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act applies to gas (and other fuels)

fired appliance installations with specific

requirements for installations exceeding 366 kW

total gross heat input, including approval of the

height of the chimney by the local authority.

In most cases the chimney height can be calculated

in accordance with Clean Air Act Memorandum,

which takes into account the fuel type, rated input,

building heights and general topography of the

surrounding area.

The Clean Air Act gives power to local councils to

control domestic and industrial smoke to improve

local air quality and meet EU air quality standards

for sulphur dioxide and particulates. It enables local

councils to create 'smoke control areas' and order the

use of cleaner fuels in these areas.

Our common solutions include:

Multi-application fire rated exhaust systems

designed for particles, smoke, fumes and a

wide range of combustion processes such as

generators and combined heat and power

equipment.

Multi-functional flue systems designed for gas

condensing fired appliances which produce

moisture in the exhaust

Commercial flue system for use with

naturally aspirated gas fired appliances fitted

with draught diverters - including cooking

equipment, central heating boilers, modular

boilers, small furnaces, water heaters and

unit air heaters

Twin wall insulated stainless steel multi-fuel

chimney systems

Twin wall systems for use with solid fuel

combustion equipment

Single wall flue systems for gas and oil fired

air heaters, unit warmers, warm air blowers

and cabinet heaters

Gas and oil venting systems for gas fired or

kerosene (28Sec) oil fired heating equipment


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Flue Sizes Flue sizes range from 100mm to 1200mm diameter

depending on the product type and application.

They are generally offered with 25mm insulation as

standard. Where increased temperatures are

expected, normally from chp and generators, the

annulus can be increased to 50mm, 75mm, 100mm

or 150mm thick by using mineral wool. This can be

applied with a variation of different thicknesses and

density, which in turn reduces the loss of heat.

British Standards The products we use are approved and CE marked

to EN 1856-1 and manufactured under a quality

assurance scheme, certificate no issued upon

request, administered by British Standards in

accordance with BS EN 9001: 2008.

Manufacture & Installation must be in accordance

with local and national building regulations

together with:

• BS: 5440 -1:2008 Domestic natural gas appliances

international codes

• BS EN 15287: 2007 for masonry chimneys and

flue pipes

• BS 6644:2011 Specification for the installation

and maintenance of gas-fired hot water boilers of

rated inputs between 70 kW (net) and 1.8 MW

(net) (2nd and 3rd family gases)

• IGE/UP/10 Installation of flued gas appliances in

industrial and commercial premises.

• Clean Air Act Memorandum

• Chimneys to BS 4076 and corresponding

• Technical Guidance Note (Dispersion) D1,

Guidelines on Discharge Stack Heights for

Polluting Emissions

• 2010 Edition of the Approved Document J

• Provisions of DEFRA - Local Air Quality

Management (LAQM)

Design, Manufacture & Testing Every flue, chimney or exhaust system we

install has been calculated using the latest

computer aided software available. All of our

products are designed and manufactured to

meet the requirements of the specific fuel

involved - whether it be gas, oil, wood or pellet

feed. For us, good practise is paramount. This

thorough procedure is necessary to ascertain

reliable performance for total efficiency and

more importantly to fully comply with all

relevant government legislation.

System calculations are quickly available by

entering the appliance detail and the intended

flue configuration into our iCalc sizing system.

Whether it’s an individual or combined system, a

detailed report is provided indicating exhaust

flow rates, chimney size and available pressure,

allowing the correct selection for each and every

application.

The system must be designed to convey the

products combustion to atmosphere safely and

provide a stable operating pressure at the

appliance at all times. With the demand for

modern boiler plants, a number of factors must

be considered to achieve the optimum efficiency

for the equipment and surrounding area.

AutoCAD drawings are produced by our highly

experience team of engineers for approval. The

drawings indicate the exact design, flue size and

proposed layout of the system.

CHIMNEYS &

FLUES


Airtherm Engineering Ltd only uses branded products which are synonymous with the highest quality - and it is this reputation that enables specifiers and contractors to use our versatile product range with total confidence

We can provide technical solutions for the

specialist areas of high temperature exhaust

systems, serving generators & combined heat and

powder units, fan assisted, flue dilution and

atmospheric applications.

Installation Our installation teams are made up of experienced

personnel that are fully trained and aware of all the

necessary statutory requirements and standards for

every project they undertake.

Each team member holds the correct qualifications

for his or her job. All of our engineers are competent

in their field and carry all necessary site

certification with CSCS cards, IPATH, PASMA and

scaffold towers. Our engineers strive towards

excellence in each and every project they undertake.

Comprehensive Method Statements & Risk

Assessment are generated for each and every

project, and issued to our clients and installation

team members.

CHIMNEYS &

FLUES

Chimney Systems

Single Wall

Twin Wall

Fire Rated Flue Systems

Stainless Steel Flexible Liners

Refractory Liners

Individual or Combined Flue Systems

Natural Draught

Fan Assisted Flue Systems

Flue Dilution Systems

Condensing/Gas/Oil/Wood/Pellet

Balanced ‘fluevent’ Terminals

Windshield ‘Air-Tek’ Chimney

Support Column/Mast Systems

Lining of existing Stack – Stainless

Steel/Mild Steel or Flexible Liners

Also Available

CCTV Chimney Surveys/Report

Chimney Repairs

Steeplejack

Chimney Cleaning

Chimney & Flue Modifications

Inline Fans

Chimney Exaust Fans

Special Fabrications

FuranFlex chimney liner

Chimney Draft Aid Devices


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CHIMNEYS SURVEYS


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CCTV Surveys We offer a CCTV survey and inspection

service for existing brick stack and installed

flue and chimney systems. We use the

ACCESS CAM PRO-VIEW recordable

inspection camera to provide easy visual

inspection of chimneys, air conditioning

ducts and other pipework.

The system is highly portable, quick to set

up and can quickly ascertain the condition,

integrity and length of internal pipework.

The camera uses infra-red LED’s to see in

complete darkness and features ‘live’

recording direct to SD card enabling clients

to watch the inspection live and/or view

their own copy at a later time.

Features

• Full playback via your computer using

the SD card reader, or on the built-in

TFT screen.

• SD card included.

• 30 meters surveying capability

(additional length can be offered).

• 7 inch flat TFT screen built in.

• Super bright infra-red LED's.

• Fast connection to your rods.

• Robust and durable.

• Outstanding picture quality.

• Simple and safe to operate.

Airtherm can offer a fan dilution system to suit many appliances, from modern high efficiency condensing to gas blown and atmospheric boilers, however, the principal of diluting the products of combustion is to reduce the CO² content at the discharge to below 1%, CO 50ppm & NOx 5ppm (BS6644 / IGEUP/10) in line with current legislation. There are many design considerations that

must be achieved, for instance, the correct

sizing of the fan unit, dilution header, inlet

and discharge plenum boxes, the location to

adjacent buildings, openable windows, fresh

air vent pipes and final discharge height.

These can be found from the Clean Air Act

memorandum, IGEUP/10 or BS6644, along

with other certain provisions with respect to

the final discharge height which is

calculated based on the total kw input load

of the plant.

FLUE DILUTION

Good Practise: There are two methods that can be considered when designing the dilution system:

Air is directly taken from the outside.

Fresh air is taken from within the plant area.

Generally, the favoured option is to take the air direct

from the outside via a louvre situated on the external

face of the building or above roof level.

Further Considerations are:

The inlet and discharge openings shall be, as far as

possible, apart and located on the same building face

to prevent external wind conditions affecting the

overall operation and performance of the dilution

system.

Inter-connection section from the boiler to the main

dilution header should be fitted with a manual

volume control damper and, if deemed necessary by

the appliance manufacture, allow a draft stabiliser

device which will ensure a safe stable operation.

Incorporate sufficient noise control.

Suitable ductwork must be manufactured from

stainless steel, with a requirement for a water-tight

system when serving high efficiency condensing

boilers.

Where a condensing application is considered it is

normal for pluming to take effect, however, a

reduced external temperature will accelerate the

process, nevertheless, this may lead to complaints if

the discharge point is not positioned correctly.

The dilution fan must incorporate a proving device

normally a pressure switch, which interlocks with

the boiler control.

We offer a design, supply and installation service for

flue dilution systems, and can offer a tailored-made

package to site conditions and customer requirements.


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The FlueVent balanced terminal works by the process of heat & aerodynamic principles. It is designed to

allow the release of products of combustion through a twin wall flue system housed within the roof-

mounted terminal, whilst simultaneously drawing in fresh air through high performance louvres to

ventilate the room below. By design, the unit is able to provide high or low level ventilation requirements

in accordance with BS 6644 & the IGE.

All terminals are constructed using fully-welded 3mm THK aluminium outer casing incorporating air

ducts sized in accordance with BS 6644 and IGE requirements.

The standard internal twin wall flue system has a 316 grade stainless steel fully-welded inner liner,

insulated with 50mm of high density insulation and a 304 grade stainless steel outer casing. Terminals

are available in a variety of sizes and shapes (square, circular, rectangular, mitred or turret models with

the option of fire retardant GRP) and can be powder coated to any BS/RAL colour. External louvres come

complete with a low resistance bird mesh guard.

Aesthetically pleasing, the FlueVent terminal provides architects and consulting engineers with an

effective and economical solution where conventional ventilation requirements prove difficult to achieve.

Designs can be produced to match any building structure and a three-dimensional computer generated

likeness can be provided for approval, prior to manufacture. We are also able to supply special designs to

meet with architectural requirements.

The internal flue section of the FlueVent terminates with a connection to receive one of our twin wall

insulated flue products and is sized to match the appliances used. The terminal also incorporates

removable outer skirts at it's base to allow access to the roof plate.

An extended internal compartment is available complete with internal flue and air ducts from the plant

room ceiling to the underside of the terminal.

All of our FlueVent systems are easy to install. The terminal is designed to mount on either a builder’s

curb or our factory made upstand.


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The Vertical Balance ‘FlueVent’ System

The CE MARK is the symbol – obligatory since April 2005

–that certifies that a stainless steel chimney is in

accordance with the EN 1856-1.

This standard specifies the performance requirements for

rigid single and multi-wall system chimney products with

metallic liners (chimney sections, chimneys fittings and

terminals, including supports) used to convey the products

of combustion from appliances to the outside atmosphere.

It also specifies the requirements for marking,

manufacturer's instructions, product information and

evaluation of conformity of the product to the standard.

The EN 1856-1 does not apply to self-standing chimneys.

CE Marking of stainless steel chimneys is according to the

evaluation system 2+.

Following this system, the manufacturer is obliged to

realize the complete initial test of the chimney in a

laboratory, and moreover, a Certified Body will:

* annually check that the manufactured product has the

same quality as the tested one

* perform the quality control of the production process to

ensure that it will satisfy the CE requirements, specified

in the FPC (Factory Production Control).

On December 2005, the EN 1856-2 will also be

obligatory: this standard is applicable to single wall

chimneys, rigid or flexible, and rigid connection

elements used to reline an existing chimney.

In the EN 1856-2, the flexible ducts are only used for

renovation or adaptation

The CE MARK of the stainless steel chimney can

only be granted by a Certified Body.of e

The CE Mark enables the product to circulate freely

in the

European market, but each country could have its

own Installation Rules.

Technical Guidance to the CE MARK

CHIMNEY CLASSIFICATION

ACCORDING TO EN 1856-1

DINAK ‘DW’ condensing flues


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KITCHEN

VENTILATION

Health and Safety

All of our canopy systems are

manufactured to the strict

guidelines of DW/172, British

Standards and conform to HSE

for kitchen ventilation systems.

All canopies and associated

components are thoroughly tested

to ensure high standards to meet

with our clients expectations.

Our lighting units are sealed to

industry standards to prevent the

ingress of moisture, grease or

heat. They meet all necessary

hygiene and safety requirements.

Our control panels are designed

to meet our clients demands and

system features available include

gas detection and shut-offs, C0

and C02 detectors and fire

suppression systems with a link

to the building alarm system.

We supply a wide range of

kitchen canopy systems to meet the demands of the most modern commercial kitchens.

Our own Canvent Canopy systems can be configured to suit virtually any application, with a range of advanced features such as heat recovery, uv filtration, fire suppression and gas safety detectors can be fitted as necessary.

Product Range

Our product range extends from

simple condense canopies, extract

only, island or wall mounted

canopies, through to our air injection

island systems allowing both input

and extract. If required, the input air

can be pre-heated for additional

internal staff comfort during the cold

winter months. All products can be

configured to suit each individual

application.

Turnkey Packages

We can undertake turn-key packages

from the simply design and

installation of the equipment to

providing you with all necessary

builders work, electrical wiring, new

false ceilings, asbestos removal,

additional heating capacity and on

final completion a written

commissioning report will be

issued.syst

Manufacture All canopies are

manufactured from 304

(En 1.4301) or 316 (En

1.4401) stainless steel

where specified and are

suitably braced to prevent

product distortion. All

joints are welded and

polished.

Our Canopies are cut,

punched and folded into

sub sections and factory

assembled by means of

computer controlled seam

welds, and non-visible

mechanical fixings.

Systems are manufactured

to the strict guidelines of

DW/172, British

Standards and conform to

HSE for commercial

kitchen ventilation.

Wall mounted or island

canopies can be

manufactured to meet

almost any dimension but

typically 1000mm to

8000mm long. The system

ductwork is manufactured

and installed to

incorporate cleaning and

maintenance access doors

to fully comply with

DW/144 standards.

“Our Canvent systems can be configured to suit virtually any application” 32

KITCHEN

VENTILATION

Hygiene

Our air extract and supply systems use a breakthrough

powder coating system to protect against harmful

bacteria contamination (including MRSA). Its

increasing popularity with architects, contractors and

consultants indicates the growing importance of

organisations monitoring their air hygiene to ensure it

meets the Health & Safety at Work regulations.

The new state-of-the-art powder coating system

incorporates an Interpon AB coating which is proven to

reduce bacterial colonies like MRSA by 99.9%.

Fire Safety

We supply a wide range of fire dampers and

suppression systems for our canopy applications.

Various accessories are available to complement our

client's individual requirements.

UV Filtration

A UV filtration system can reduce grease build-up and

common odours by using UV light to break down

organic material that can plague canopies. UV

filtration reduces the need for ductwork cleaning and

can prove more efficient than conventional filtration

methods.

Typical Canvent Systems: •Condense Canopy

•Dishwash Canopy

•Wall Mounted Canopy

•Island Extract and Supply

•Peripheral Extract System

•Induction Canopy

Canvent Systems can also include the following features

•Supply/Extract

•Fully Recessed Light Fittings

•Grease Control/Drainage

•Odour Abatement Control

•Pre-Heated Supply Air •Heat Recovery

•Fire Suppression Systems

•Gas Interlock

•Control System/Fire interlock

•AHU/Fans/Silencers/Filters

•Galvanised Ductwork •Insulated Ductwork •UV Filtration •Service Distribution Units

•Canopy Steel Support Columns

“A UV filtration system can reduce grease build-up and common odours” 33

“The system is easy to use because an LCD display gives solutions”

The VGPS-K-CO2 offers a complete single panel package patented by our controls specialist

The system is easy to use because an

LCD display gives solutions and full

status information.

The system ensures all fans are running

before gas can be used. It also carries out

a gas pressure prove on the cook line and

continually checks that the incoming gas

pressure is sufficient.

In addition, it monitors the carbon

dioxide level to ensure that HSE set

levels are not exceeded. Should the

carbon dioxide level rise above 2,300ppm

the panel LCD will advise staff

to“increase the ventilation fan speed at

the speed controllers.” The maximum

allowed level of carbon dioxide is

2,800ppm, as published in HSE catering

sheet 23 revision 1. At this level, the

system will isolate the gas and advise the

staff to ventilate the kitchen.

Gas pressures and carbon dioxide levels

can be displayed on the LCD by pressing

the “gas on”or "alert" LED on the fascia.

Our controls also offer a wide range of

other solutions suited for use in

education & commercial buildings,

laboratories, services and environmental

monitoring.

Design and support features:

Designed from listening to our clients’ requirements,

including kitchen staff.

Gas pressure measuring, true differential pressure

across the solenoid valve.

An engineer can see kitchen and valve seat gas

leakage on the LCD.

An engineer can also see gas pressure and carbon

dioxide levels on the LCD.

All panels designed built and supported by Medem

UK.

Compact design: H183mm, W212mm, D97mm

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KITCHEN

VENTILATION

All products are fully compliant to BS6173, BB100,BB101, IGEUP11 and IGEUP1A

“Ansul R102 Suppression System Is an invaluable resource for kitchens”

CANOPY LIGHTING

The units are designed and manufactured to

deal with a wide ranging and varied commercial

application, and can deal with humidity,

condense rich, as well as hot and greasy

environments. These units are normally

recessed into the canopy ceiling providing easy

cleaning and maintenance of the unit exterior.

This also helps to greatly reduce the build up of

grease and other contaminates usually

associated with the commercial kitchen

environment.

Recessed Incandescent Units: • Approved for use in commercial kitchen applications • Meet with guidelines for DW172 & HSE Guidelines • Satin finished stainless steel matching faceplates for

matching hood interiors • Tempered prismatic glass diffusers

The R102 System conforms to NFPA standards

17, 17a and 96 and is UL300 listed by

Underwriters Laboratories Inc . The system can

be supplied with nozzles, detectors, cartridges,

liquid agent, fusible links, pulley tress and elbows

as required for the specific commercial kitchen or

restaurant application.

You can choose from either of the following:

Appliance-Specific Design.

The most efficient fire protection is accomplished

when nozzles are selected and aimed at specific

hazard areas on each appliance.

Overlapping Appliance Protection.

When flexibility and simplicity are most

important, nozzles are placed in a straight-line

arrangement providing overlapping agent

discharge patterns.

Essential Canopy Equipment

Ansul fire

suppression

systems, before it’s

too late!

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36 “Energy efficient and affordability is of paramount importance to us”

28 “Our air source heat pumps can significantly reduce traditional energy costs” 37

SOLAR PV (PHOTOVOLTAIC)


FiT rates differ according to the

size of the system installed. The

government’s recent fast track

Feed-in Tariff review stipulate an

upper limit of a 50kw size

installation; significantly more

than the average UK home can

accommodate

Solar power is a clean, renewable

and abundant power source with

numerous benefits as

demonstrated by the increasing

popularity of Solar PV panels.

Growing concern about rising

energy prices, the environment

and the need to reduce energy

consumption together with

relatively low installation costs,

minimal maintenance and the

opportunity to earn an extra

income via the Government’s

Feed in Tariff scheme

(guaranteed for 25 years from

April 2010) have meant that

using solar power as an energy

source for your home or business

has become a very attractive

solution.

We install PV solutions for both

domestic and commercial

applications and we only use

Photovoltaic (PV) panels that are

guaranteed to work efficiently

and effectively for decades to

come.

All of our solar PV panels are

MCS accredited and are supplied

with a 5 year or 10 year

manufactures warranty, 10 year

90% Power-Max Performance

Guarantee and a 25 year 80%

Power-Max Performance

Guarantee as standard.

Feed In Tariff (FiT)Scheme

From April 2010, businesses

or individuals installing

photovoltaic panels will be

paid via the governments

Feed In Tariff scheme (FiT)

for the electricity they

generate for their own use

and for any surplus

electricity fed back into the

grid.

Feed-in-tariff is aimed at

encouraging homeowners

and businesses to install PV

systems and has proved very

successful in other

European countries. Feed-

in-tariff not only provides an

income for system owners

but these payments reduce

payback times and creates

the opportunity to profit

from the system long term.

In the UK, Feed-in-tariff

payments are paid to owners

direct from their electricity

supplier. There are two

components to the payment -

the generation tariff (paid

on the total electricity

generated) and the export

tariff (paid on the amount of

exported or unused

electricity that is relayed to

the national grid).

Whole House Solution

Why not consider a 'whole house

solution' with the addition of a

Heat Pump?

Our Heat Pump and Solar PV

solutions can be used to create a

whole house solution - reducing the

need for conventional energy

sources like mains gas and

electricity

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require little maintenance and provide an additional income via FIT”

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Natural Ventilation

Natural Lighting

Flue Systems

Chimney Systems

Kitchen Ventilation

Air Conditioning

Heat Pumps

Solar PV


Documents

Airtherm brochure [full version]