IQ by ALDES is an intelligent ERV/HRV-integrated vertical fan coil (VFC) for high-rise apartments, condominiums, assisted living, and hotels. The IQ-VFC takes all the benefits of a standard vertical fan coil and builds in the energy-efficient ventilation of an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) or Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV). The result is a heating, cooling, and ventilation solution that works smarter, saves space, and reduces costs.
Designed to increase efficiency by decreasing complexity. The IQ-VFC combines two traditionally separate systems into one compact and fully integrated heating, cooling, and ventilation solution. The built-in heat or energy recovery ventilator utilizes highly efficient EC motors to provide up to 120 CFM and multiple speeds. The low volume continuous can be easily programed in the field, with low-voltage accessories providing additional control over Indoor Air Quality. Designed to handle humidity even in extreme cold temperatures with Positive Protect™, the exhaust air is ducted directly from the bathroom, maximizing system efficiency and performance, while eliminating the need for additional fans or costly central systems. By building the H/ERV directly into the vertical fan coil chassis, the need for additional access panels or power supplies are eliminated.
With up to 75% recovery efficiency, there is no need for additional tempering after the heat exchanger. When not in heating or cooling mode, the IQ-VFC will operate at low speed to circulate the fresh outside air while blending the outside air with room air to guarantee mixed air temperatures close to room neutral year-round.
The most significant benefits of the IQ-VFC are those associated with the benefits of decentralized systems. Studies have shown that decentralized ventilation systems can save up to 35% over the cost of a typical central ventilation system. These savings are due in part to the elimination of supply and exhaust risers to each dwelling unit, no penetration of fire rated barriers into these units, saved floor space per floor from loss of risers, and a significant reduction in labor. These systems are also dramatically less complex than large central systems making them easier to design, easier to install, and simple to operate. Not only are decentralized systems more efficient by design, but in their operation too. By eliminating vertical runs in the unit ventilation systems and minimizing duct lengths, fans operate at lower pressure and without the impact of environmental factors like stack effect. Decentralized ventilation systems are the key to achieving truly high-performance buildings