Radiant Ceilings

FRACCARO

Officine Termotecniche s.r.l.

Uff. e Stab.: Via Sile, 32 Z.I.

31033 Castelfranco Veneto (TV)

Tel. +39 - 0423 72.10.03 r.a.

Fax +39 - 0423 49.32.23

www. fraccaro.it

[email protected]

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RADIANT SySTEm INNOVATION

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Innovators in radiant technology since 1961

Today FRACCARO S.r.l. is the European leading company in the field of radiant technology.

Since the 60s, the founder Renzo had already understood the potentials of a technology

inspired by nature. In those years, just imagining to put the energy source on the top of the

building - typically on the ceiling - was a risky as well as visionary bet.

Facts demonstrated that Renzo and his son Gimmi’s intuitions proved successful many years

before the key term “green economy” became so popular.

To date, Fraccaro is one of the world’s most qualified companies in the field of radiant ceiling

cooling and heating.

During these years of activity, they have trained experienced technicians in order to offer

great quality products as well as all the necessary assistance and services to realize high

energy saving systems.

The company obtained the UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 certification

QUALITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR WORK IS A PRIMARY GOAL

Plant via Sile 32 - Castelfranco Veneto – Italy Plant via Sile 17 - Castelfranco Veneto – Italy Plant via Sile 48 - Castelfranco Veneto – Italy

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PLAFORAD radiant ceilings are ideal for heating and cooling of many types of environments

according to the most modern ecological and architectural standards.

This ensures high efficiency and a large energy savings in heating and cooling, also the simple

and stylish design makes it a real piece of furniture.

It ‘s a technological and ecological product : running water can be combined with other

environmentally friendly technologies such as solar panels and heat pumps, providing

exceptional comfort typical of the thermal radiation. Due to its advantages over air-

conditioning and floor systems it represents the evolution in the climatization technology

thanks to its multiple applications.

PLAFORADRADIANT HEATING AND COOLING

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PLAFORAD radiant ceilings: why choosing them?

The PLAFORAD radiant ceilings offer greater advantages than the radiant floor.

First of all a higher thermal efficiency in cooling and then they are the ideal solution for both

residential and tertiary buildings.

THE USE OF WATER

The traditional climate control systems (fan coil units) use the convection transfer, i.e. the

heat is transferred by the air movement.

The radiant ceilings instead use the water as a convector fluid which transfers the energy in a

more efficient way and 4 times more than the air does ;

the specific heat of water is 4,186 J/(kg•K) compared to 1,005 J/(kg•K) of air

HIGH TEMPERATURE COOLING AND LOW TEMPERATURE HEATING

In cooling operation, it is necessary to produce water at 5÷8 °C using traditional fan coil units,

whereas with the PLAFORAD radiant ceilings, 16÷19°C are enough.

Such a difference is even more definite in heating: fan coil units need to produce water at

50÷60°C, whereas with a PLAFORAD radiant ceiling 30÷35°C are enough.

SUSTAINABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY

The high efficiency of the radiant ceilings ensures a lower energy expenditure and also the

distribution network has lower heat loss thus limiting the need for expensive insulation..

The PLAFORAD radiant ceilings may offer even grater possibility of energy saving if connected

to alternative or renewable energy.

THE BEST THERMAL COMFORT THANKS TO RADIATION

Exploiting the principle of the radiant heat transfer means bringing to temperature the

surfaces inside the room rather than the air inside it.

With the PLAFORAD radiant ceilings, being the average operating temperatures equal (refer

to formula), the air temperature into the

environment may be 2÷3° C lower;

it is widely known that each 1 degree

reduction in heating leads to an energy

saving of approx 7÷8 %.

With the PLAFORAD radiant ceilings it is possible to achieve considerable energy savings

for the same conditions of both winter and summer comfort. On the average, these systems

allow to save at least 50% of gas and electric energy consumption if compared to the most

advanced traditional systems.

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FLExIBILITY IN MANAGING THE ROOM ENvIRONMENT

The PLAFORAD radiant ceiling allows a considerable saving of space. If compared to all-

air systems, it requires smaller ducts thus reducing the room necessary for the plenum if

combined with primary air. In multi floor buildings such a saving may be especially significant

and reach the height corresponding to that of a floor of the building.

Moreover, the overall dimensions and the inconvenience of the traditional fan coil unit

systems are not to be underestimated. Their position inside the room, besides limiting the

furnishing layout, does not allow to exploit the area surrounding them: this area is called non-

comfort area because people standing there do not feel at ease.

With the radiant ceilings we are completely free to design the room and to achieve a 100%

comfort area level.

The expensive cost per square meter which characterizes the real estate market makes the

PLAFORAD radiant ceilings the most suitable solution to better increase the value of the

surfaces and volumes of the building, with a considerable economic advantage.

Radiant ceilings: why choosing them?

COMPLETELY INvISIBLE SYSTEM

The heating and cooling ceiling system is completely invisible, it is totally concealed in the

drop ceiling and it allows to exploit 100% of the floor surface.

INNUMERABLE FINISHES, FORMATS AND KINDS OF LAYING

Extreme flexibility as concerns the form, colours and materials of the panel composing the

drop ceiling. Moreover it may be possible to install an island drop ceiling or even choose

other forms rather than the classical rectangular or squared ones.

INSPECTIONABILITY AND MAINTENANCE

The radiant ceilings offer the advantage not to need maintenance. In fact there are no

moving parts nor creation of condensate. In any case the radiant ceiling is inspectable thanks

to different structural systems which guarantee the accessibility to the air space in the drop

ceiling to check the system.

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THERMAL ExCHANGE

The PLAFORAD radiant ceilings control the average radiant temperature, making it possible

to fully exploit the thermal exchange between the human body and the environment,

getting close to the optimal mix

PROCESS OF THERMAL ExCHANGE BETWEEN HUMAN BODY AND ENvIRONMENT IN NATURE

This does not occur in traditional climate control systems, such as the under-the-floor, fan

coil units or primary air systems.

The wide surface of the PLAFORAD radiant ceiling allows an enhanced exchange of thermal

energy between active surfaces and the environment, thus limiting the differences in

temperature compared to the outdoor air.

LOWER AIR CIRCULATION

The PLAFORAD radiant ceilings will control the sensitive thermal loads and the dehumidifiers

or the air treatment units will control the latent heat. It all means a great reduction in the air

flow rates compared to the all-air systems.

Such a reduction in the convective motions determines a lower dust circulation inside the

room with a consequent reduction in pathogens usually carried by dust and dirt.

Moreover, the absence of wet parts – such as the condensation collection trays of the coil

heaters – prevents mildewing and the formation of detrimental pathogens.

The PLAFORAD radiant ceilings are the most suitable for people suffering from dust allergy,

an increasing phenomenon in the last few years.

HIGH ACOUSTIC COMFORT

The PLAFORAD metal or plasterboard ceilings offer innumerable solutions to create a

good sound environment. In fact, the reverberation, the acoustic absorption and the

soundproofing may be controlled through specific materials.


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ExCELLENT PPD AND PMv INDICES IN COMPLIANCE WITH ISO 7730

Thanks to the radiant ceilings, extremely satisfying values of PPD (Predicted Percentage of

Dissatisfied) and PMv (Predicted Mean vote) can be achieved.

This is due to an homogeneous surface temperature value near to the room temperature

with no air currents at all.

Achieving high values in the satisfaction indices is of paramount importance also to obtain

certifications such as the LEED certification for indoor environmental quality


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OPTIMAL HEAT DIFFUSION

Our drop ceilings homogeneously radiate both in heating and cooling.

LOWER HORIzONTAL THERMAL GRADIENT FOR HIGHER COMFORT

In the radiator or coil heater systems, the air temperature is 3 to 6° C higher than the

temperature obtained with radiant ceilings.

Heat and cold are uniformly distributed in the room and the thermal vertical gradient is near

the ideal value.

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LABORATORY

We deeply believe in research: no research means no innovation. For each product we can

certificate the radiant efficiency in accordance with the EN standards.

Innovation keeps developing

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E-Zone, Vienna

How our systems feel. Each person reacts differently to heat and cold. To ensure the ideal room temperature Lindner tests the performance of a range of heated and chilled ceilings under laboratory conditions in the company’s own test facility. Specialist thermometers are used to work out the ideal temperature for hermetically sealed rooms. Measurements are checked for authenticity by external authorities. All done to ensure the best solution for your design.

Accredited testing laboratory certified to

ISO/IEC 17025

DAP-PL-3139.02DESIGN

The PLAFORAD radiant ceilings are designed in accordance with the EN 14240 standard as for

cooling and with the EN 14037 standard as for heating

To evaluate the thermal comfort we refer to the EN 7730 standard.

The PLAFORAD radiant ceiling offers the most rational solution to meet the challenge of

designing more and more efficient building in accordance with the European directives

2002/91/EC and 2010/31/EC.

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Research and

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Acoustic plasterboard

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Radiant plasterboard ceilings

The PLAFORAD GK panel is manufactured in accordance with high quality standards and

it is made through a simple and practical thermal activation of the standard plasterboard

ceilings, either of high thermal conductivity or acoustic type. There are two typologies of

panels available to choose from only changing the kind of plasterboard to be used: high

efficiency and standard efficiency.

Thanks to aluminium conductor profiles and copper tubes, the efficiency in heating and

cooling is constant and sure even after 30 years of usage, 100% eco-compatible, 100%

recyclable and 100% recoverable.

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HIGH EFFICIENCY panel (ΔT = 10K) 88 W/m2

STANDARD panel (ΔT = 10K) 73 W/m2

GRAPH OF THE THERMAL EFFICIENCY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EN 14240 STANDARD

THERMAL EFFICIENCIES IN COOLING

test report: DF10 H26.2991 - DF10 H26.2993 - vF10 K26.2990 - vF10 K26.2992

PLAFORAD GK

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PLAFORAD VPARALLEL

PLAFORAD VCROSS

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Metal drop ceilings with exposed load-bearing structures

The PLAFORAD v series radiant ceilings have been designed in accordance with the most up-

to-date guidelines as regards the design of ceilings in buildings.

The fitted and modular elements are manufactured in a wide variety of models, shapes and

dimensions and they allow innumerable possibilities of styles and designs.

They are available in the CROSS and PARALLEL versions and both of them allow to have

panels with a scuttle opening, which rotate downwards and remain coupled to the load-

bearing structure by bayonets and wire springs.

The PLAFORAD v achieves an optimal level of comfort both in heating and cooling thanks to

the absence of air currents and to the effects of the thermal exchanges occurring by radiation.

Type A - HIGH EFFICIENCY panel (ΔT = 10K) 92 W/m2

Type B - STANDARD panel (ΔT = 10K) 61 W/m2

NON WOvEN FABRIC MICROPERFORATED PANELS THERMAL EFFICIENCIES IN COOLING


Test report: DF10 H24.2967 - vF10 K24.2966

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PLAFORAD V

PLAFORAD N

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Metal ceilings with concealed load-bearing structures

The PLAFORAD N may be equipped with smooth as well as microperforated panels. Once

opened they rotate downwards and remain coupled to the structure by ropes and safety

springs, making the inspection easy.

In the N series, unlike the other series, the load-bearing structure is concealed and the panels

are fastened to it by particular self-centring spring clips.

Besides the standard N series, the N-E and N-T versions are also available

N-E with simplified structure: non openable but removable panels;

N-T with simplified structure: sealed panels, non openable but removable.

Being sealed, the N-T version is the ideal solution where a high level of hygiene is required,

such as hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, laboratories, consulting rooms, spa, schools and offices.

Type A - HIGH EFFICIENCY panel (ΔT = 10K) 92 W/m2

Type B - STANDARD panel (ΔT = 10K) 61 W/m2

NON WOVEN FABRIC MICROPERFORATED PANELS THERMAL EFFICIENCIES IN COOLING


Test report: DF10 H24.2967 - DF10 H24.2964 - vF10 K24.2966 - vF10 K24.2963

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PLAFORAD Q

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Radiant panels insertable into mineral fibre drop ceilings

The PLAFORAD Q panel provides the maximum design freedom thanks to its several aesthetic

solutions for any kind of environment and intended use.

Thanks to its flatness PLAFORAD Q enables to match it with all the typologies of drop ceiling

existing on the market. The panels are dimensioned to take up the minimum room and may

be easily integrated in the existing lighting and ventilation installations.

It is available in four sizes (1200x596 - 1800x596 - 2400x596 - 3000x596 mm) entirely

integrable in any kind of ceiling.

Plaforad Q6-080 (ΔT = 10K) 94 W/m2





Test report: vF10 K24.2963 - DF10 H24.2964.

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ISLAND radiant panels

The PLAFORAD IS radiant islands are active elements to heat or chill the rooms. There are

three typologies of island available: PLAFORAD IS-z, PLAFORAD IS-C, PLAFORAD IS-ND.

PLAFORAD IS-Z

PLAFORAD IS-ND

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PLAFORAD IS-z.

The radiant island is made of appropriate steel load-bearing profiles,

concealed and parallel among each other, to which the rectangular-

shaped steel panels are leant and fastened. These panels may be

smooth or microperforated to soften the noise.

It may be installed with a minimum ceiling void of 80 mm compared

to the existing horizontal structures. The maximum achievable

dimensions are 2000 mm of width, 7200 mm of length and 85 mm of

height.

The island are designed according to client’s needs

PLAFORAD IS-C

The radiant island is made of specific shaped steel load-bearing profiles

laid along the perimeter for a frame effect. Inside these profiles, the

rectangular-shaped steel panels are leant and fastened and they may

be smooth or microperforated to soften the noise.

The PLAFORAD IS-C may be installed with a minimum ceiling void

of 130 mm compared to the existing horizontal structures and the

maximum achievable dimensions are 1500 mm in width, 6000 mm in

length and 80 mm in height. The islands are designed according to

client’s needs.

PLAFORAD IS-ND

This typology of radiant island has the advantage of being very light.

Its weight is 50% less than the steel islands weigh as it is entirely made

of aluminium with an honeycomb load-bearing structure.

Moreover, the Plaforad IS-NDs provide a high sound absorption

coefficient and they may be also used for great dimensions and all this

is achieved with an homogeneous exposed surface without joining

lines which are instead visible in the IS-z and the IS-C models.

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The IS-ND model is available in two versions: IS-ND 18 and IS-ND 11.

The PLAFORAD IS-ND 18 conceals a very light and resistant aluminium honeycomb

structure on the inside where the exchanger tubes are embedded. It is covered on both sides

with painted and microperforated aluminium plate with non woven fabric to soften the noise.

This panel offers a double noise softening if compared to the conventional ones and it is

possible to develop self-bearing monolithic panels up to 1400 mm of width, up to 7000 mm

of length and a total thickness of just 21 mm.

The PLAFORAD IS-ND 11 differentiates from the previous solution because it lacks the

upper microperforated panel, in order to achieve a thinner honeycomb load-bearing structure

and to activate over that structure. The maximum dimensions achievable for this typology of

monolithic panel are 4000 mm of length, 1300 mm of width and 20 mm of height.

All the microperforated solutions are equipped with a black hot pre-pasted sound-proof non

woven fabric.

It is a flexible technology as it is possible to insert the lighting fixtures, the air vents, the

sprinklers and other kinds of sensors.

Plaforad IS-C - Plaforad IS-z (ΔT = 10K) 111 W/m2

Plaforad IS-ND 11 (ΔT = 10K) 116 W/m2

Plaforad IS-ND 18(ΔT = 10K) 124 W/m2

NON WOvEN FABRIC MICROPERFORATED PANELS THERMAL EFFICIENCIES IN COOLING

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GRAPHS OF THE THERMAL EFFICIENCIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EN 14240 STANDARD

Test report: vF10 K14.2968 - vF10 K24.2966 - vF10 K14.2965 - vF10 K24.2963 - DF10 H24.2967 - DF10 H24.2964.

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PLAFORAD W

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Radiant panels insertable into mineral fibre drop ceilings

The PLAFORAD W radiant panels are suitable for offices, warehouses, car showrooms,

laboratories, schools, shops, sports halls, shopping malls and to upgrade old drop ceilings.

The PLAFORAD W are cheap and they are able to meet the needs for silentness, functioning,

safety and absence of air movements in the best way, heating both wide and small rooms

indifferently. The reduced heat stratification of a PLAFORAD W system enables to achieve

optimal comfort and favourable operation costs.

Plaforad W 6000x596 mm of length (ΔT = 10K) 92,1 W/m2


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Test report: DC208D12.2468 - vF08 K12.2516

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PLAFORAD ACR-V

PLAFORAD ACR-G

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High cooling capacity radiant ceilings

It is made of a high thermal exchange capacity activation module in both heating and

especially in cooling with efficiencies up to 242 W/m2. Both the visual impact and the thermal

efficiency may be varied by modifying the installation pitch of the panels. The space over the

panels is visible and easily accessible and the installation is practical and easy.

The PLAFORAD ACR panels suits wide and crowded spaces such as airports, railway and

harbour stations, shopping malls, exhibition and conference centres, cinemas, auditorium

and so on.

PLAFORAD ACR-G is designed to be installed over lath or grating drop ceilings.

PLAFORAD ACR-v is made of sound proof vertical panels on the two sides with internal

activation.

Plaforad ACR -G (ΔT = 10K) 159 W/m2

Plaforad ACR-v (ΔT = 10K) 242 W/m2


THERMAL EFFICIENCY CALCULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EN 15377 STANDARD

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CLIMATOP - Climate control management!

The CLIMATOP FRACCARO thermoregulation, specific for radiant ceilings, allows to smartly

and automatically manage all the heating and climate control functions in any environment.

In fact, according to the kind of composition, it is possible to manage the climate control with

a simple SINGLE AREA system to a far more complex system equipped with a maximum of

667 controls for temperature, humidity, mixer valves and air quality.

Such a flexibility makes CLIMATOP ideal for offices, shops, practices, flats, homes, doctors’

surgeries, hospitals, consulting rooms, hotels, schools, nursing homes, bus and train stations

and airports.

CONTROLLER WITH REMOTE USER’S TERMINAL

The control unit is the thermoregulation main component controlling the mixer valves and

the boiler, the chiller and the circulator starting. In the present solution, the display is not

integrated so it is necessary to integrate the unit in a wall-mounted remote terminal which

communicates with the control system, setting the temperature and the room humidity

values and the operating hours.

CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRATED USER’S TERMINAL

The control unit with integrated user’s terminal has the same functions of the remote

version but different dimensions

CONTROLLER ExPANSION MODULE

The controller expansion module enables to manage 2 room temperature probes, 2

humidity survey probes and 2 dehumidifiers. They are connected by a BUS cable and a

maximum of 4 expansion modules can be connected to each controller.

ROOM TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY PROBE

The room temperature and the humidity probes are used in both heating and cooling: They

are prearranged to be wall mounted with the active control to measure the humidity and

the passive control to survey the temperature.

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AIR TEMPERATURE SURvEY DUCT SENSOR

The air temperature survey duct sensor is used in those radiant heating and cooling system

where the GNOME units for dehumidification and air renewal are installed together with

the thermal recovery. The CLIMATOP thermoregulation may be used to act on the water in

the pre and post treatment batteries as well as on the external air gate and recycle.

AIR QUALITY SURvEY DUCT SENSOR

Thanks to the vOC sensor it allows to survey and verify the air quality by calculating the

concentration of polluting gases in the room.

CLOCK CARD (OPTIONAL)

It is a card enabling to manage the date and time data and to preset the time ranges

regulating room temperature, humidity and ventilation.

RS 485 SERIAL CARD (OPTIONAL)

This card controls the connectivity of the thermoregulation external supervisors by the

Modbus protocols.

TEMPERATURE ExTERNAL PROBE

The environment probe is located outside the building with an operating range between

-20°C and +70°C.

FLOW SENSOR

The flow sensor is used to survey the water temperature inside the radiant system.

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are shown: it shows 19 room temperature probes [RP] and a humidity control in each area,

that is 7 humidity probes [HP]. Moreover there are 4 dehumidification, renewal and thermal

recovery units of the GNOME series which are connected to 2 control units, one in each floor,

with remote user’s terminal.

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Air renewal and purification with thermodynamic recovery through heat pump

The PIxIE units are dedicated to the renewal and the thermal treatment of air eliminating the

pollutants from the areas we live in. The innovative heat recuperator, thanks to the technology

of the heat pump, enhances the circuit heating and cooling performances: it recovers the

energy contained in the expelled air flow to subsequently reinsert it in the desired room

thus providing an important energy contribution to maintain the comfort conditions all year

round!.

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The PIxIE version is available in different models with air flow rates ranging from 200 m3/h

up to 3.000 m3/h.

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Relative humidity check High performance and great toughness!

The FRACCARO FRF and FRG series dehumidifiers are high performance systems and they are

equipped with a tough galvanized sheet iron structure. They are designed to match the most

modern radiant panel cooling systems.

The FRF units have been designed to be vertically wall mounted whereas the FRG units are

suitable for drop ceilings application and are of duct type.

All the dehumidifiers of the FRF and FRG series have pre- and post-cooling batteries which

guarantee optimal performances and control over the treated air temperature

However the FRF and FRG units may also work without pre- and post-cooling water batteries

and this feature is particularly useful in autumn or spring when dehumidification is needed,

yet the cooling system is not running. As all the FRACCARO products, these units comply

with the European directives and they are provided with the CE marking and their certificate

of conformity

The FRFz and FRGz versions are available with units provided with a double condenser (an

air condenser and a water condenser) and a specific system enabling the dehumidification

with either neutral or chilled air.

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Features and models

The air flow rate of the FRF version is 250 m3/h and the FRFz version presents the same

features but its refrigerating capacity is of 1250 W.

The FRG version is available in different models with different air flow rates: 250 m3/h, 600

m3/h, 1.000 m3/h and 1.850 m3/h.

Moreover the refrigerating capacity of the FRGz version is 1250 W as for the 250 m3/h air

flow rate model; 3,500 W as for the 600 m3/h air flow rate model; 6,000 W as for the 1,000

m3/h air flow rate model and 11,300 W with an air flow rate of 1,850 m3/h.

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GNOME seriesDehumidifiers with heat recuperator

They are duct type units for suspended ceilings and are designed to match with radiant panel

cooling systems. These units are designed to guarantee the dehumidification of air with both

thermally neutral air (i.e. at the same temperature as it is collected) and chilled air involving

low air flow rates so as to avoid the annoying air currents which are typical of the traditional

climate control systems..

The FRGR series dehumidifiers with heat recuperator are the ideal solution for both residential

and small tertiary buildings as they suit any environment thanks to their silentness and

versatility.

The FRGz version is a unit provided with a double condenser (an air condenser and a water

condenser) and a specific system designed to dehumidify with either neutral or chilled air.

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Features and models

The FRGR version is available in different models with different air flow rates: 250 m3/h, 600

m3/h, 1,000 m3/h and 1,850 m3/h.

Moreover the refrigerating capacity of the FRGRz version is 1250 W as for the 250 m3/h air

flow rate model; 3,500 W as for the 600 m3/h air flow rate model; 6,000 W as for the 1,000

m3/h air flow rate model and 11,300 W with an air flow rate of 1,850 m3/h.

EQUIPMENT WITH FRACCARO SERIES GNOME DEHUMIDIFICATION AND HEAT RECOvERY

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Our staff will be at your complete disposal providing energy saving solutions

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected],

TELEPHONE +39 0423 72 10 03 OR vISIT OUR WEB SITE WWW.FRACCARO.IT

All the pictures and the descriptions in this manual shall not be deemed as binding. FRACCARO Officine Termotecniche S.r.l. reserves the right to change it at any time and without notice at is own convenience due to technical or sales reasons

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contact us to discover FRACCARO full suite of solutions

FRACCARO

Officine Termotecniche s.r.l.

Uff. e Stab.: Via Sile, 32 Z.I.

31033 Castelfranco Veneto (TV)

Tel. +39 - 0423 72.10.03 r.a.

Fax +39 - 0423 49.32.23

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