The system combines Vent-Axia’s latest flagship Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit with a KERS Coolboost Heat Pump, marking the latest addition to Vent-Axia’s growing cooling range. Designed to help housebuilders manage overheating in new build homes, the highly energy-efficient MVHR unit features new integrated controls that enable seamless communication with the hot water air source heat pump. As a result, the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) improves indoor air quality for households while delivering exceptional levels of comfort, intelligently heating hot water and cooling habitable spaces.
The Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) provides housebuilders with a compliant and effective cooling solution that meets the requirements of Part O of the Building Regulations and CIBSE TM59. The system monitors comfort temperatures defined by the user, and when cooler outdoor air is insufficient to reduce internal temperatures via the 100% summer bypass, it automatically signals the heat pump to activate cooling. The Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) then combines the airflow from the MVHR with the cool exhaust air from the heat pump via built-in dampers. This integrated approach delivers exceptional comfort and functionality all year-round, while complying with Part O and TM59, simultaneously heating hot water and cooling habitable spaces.
“New build homes are increasingly overheating as they become more thermally efficient to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. As a result, housebuilders are keen to find cooling solutions that comply with Part O and CIBSE TM59. The Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) is therefore ideal since it offers year-round comfort, combining all the benefits of our market-leading mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, with free cooling, and renewable hot water,” said Steve Pearce, Product Manager at Vent-Axia.
During the cooler months, households can benefit from the MVHR providing up to 93% heat recovery, helping reduce heating bills and maintain indoor comfort. Highly energy-efficient and featuring best-in-class Specific Fan Power, the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) also offers near-silent operation with sound levels as low as 15.5dB(A) (independently tested and verified sound data by SRL). To further minimise noise, the unit is developed with an integral acoustic enclosure, made of steel, foam, and expanded polypropylene (EPP). Additionally, its high-efficiency motors are mounted on anti-vibration mounts to effectively mitigate vibration transmission.
Featuring market-leading connectivity, the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) has a new intelligent Sentinel-X Control platform that features a wide array of sensors and controls, including Sentinel-X Wireless Temperature Sensors available for enhanced performance. The Sentinel control logic built within the MVHR ensures the system operates optimally with automated functions such as its built-in intelligent humidistat, frost protection, and summer bypass, providing comfort in the home.
For further household comfort, the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) is controlled by the innovative Vent-Axia Connect smartphone app as standard. This provides households with year-round control of their ventilation from the comfort of their sofas and allows a multitude of functions to be adjusted. With smart-phone compatible controls, homeowners have the flexibility to increase the ventilation rate during hot periods in the summer or reduce the speed to minimise running costs while away. The app is available for free on iOS and Android.
The Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS)’s MHVR filter options provide numerous benefits, including improving IAQ by removing allergens and particulate matter. They also maintain the system’s energy efficiency, reduce heating and cooling costs, and enhance longevity of the system. An ISO 60% Coarse (G4) filter is supplied as standard. To further improve IAQ ISO ePM 10 50% (M5) and ePM2.5 70% (F7) filtration options are available.
Meanwhile, to ensure the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) operates efficiently to its design intent and to help housebuilders comply with Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations, Vent-Axia has developed its pioneering Commissioning Wizard, making it the easiest system on the market to commission. Available online and via a smartphone app, the Commissioning Wizard makes it very simple to comply with Part F allowing the ventilation installer to input all the necessary information that Part F requires for compliance. It will then output a complete detailed report for building control to sign off. Far easier than filling in a paper commissioning document on site, it is easy to use and saves time, giving peace of mind that all the necessary questions have been answered to comply.
Designed to make install easy for housebuilders and to maximise space Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq-Cool (KERS) includes a horizontal duct option for space-saving installations and the units are handed left/right via its app.
For further information on all products and services offered by Vent-Axia telephone +44 (0)344 856 0590 or visit www.vent-axia.com