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The super-cleanHeating MachineThe ingenious Activair ASHPAir Source Heat Pumps are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeheating, especially in areas with less severe winters. But what makes it such a viableheating alternative, and how does it work? Quite simply, the Activair ASHP has amotor powered by electricity that supplies more energy than it consumes when itextracts heat from the surrounding air. For every unit of energy purchased aselectricity, several units of heat are delivered, making it up to four times moreeffective.Saving energy and preventing pollutionIt works in a very similar way to a domestic refrigerator, utilising a working fluiddriven around a refrigerant circuit containing four components - an evaporator, acompressor, a condenser and an expansion valve.The refrigerant liquid circulating within the system has a boiling point as low as-40°C and evaporates when absorbing heat from ambient air. This means it’spossible to extract considerable heat from extremely low temperatures. Theresulting refrigerant gas is then compressed, adding more heat energy and raisingits temperature to around 60°C. This heat is then passed via the heat exchanger intoyour home for use in your hot water cylinder.Unique efficiencyThis unique product consists solely of one neat, compact unit, complete withrefrigerant. The 3 and 5kW are suitable for DHW and can be sited internally orexternally. This product can be easily installed in a loft space or externally (withoptional adjustable fixing bracket) and quickly plumbed into an indirect cylinder. Forthose wanting DHW and heating, 12kW and 18kW models are available which aresuitable for underfloor or radiator heating, and can only be sited externally. TheActivair ASHP is the modern way to harvest yet another natural resource - itsatisfies the need to move heat from ambient air, where it’s not needed, into thehouse where it can become an integral part of our domestic comfort in a completelysafe and reliable way.4activairTechnology made simpleSaving energy...Saving £££’sActivair ASHPs and underfloor heating are ideallymatched. Together they are an extremely efficientand cost effective way of distributing heat byusing large floor surfaces rather than radiators. Itcan also operate at much lower temperatures -ie, as low as 40°C which increases an Activair’sCOP level, proving these two systems to be idealcompanions.Big savings are achievable when comparing thisform of heating with more traditional methodssuch as a gas boiler operating at an efficiency ofaround 60%A 5% saving on energy consumption can beachieved if a condensing boiler is used inconjunction with underfloor heating and a further15% reduction achievable when used with anActivair air source heat pump.This modern and efficient form of heating notonly provides you with a comfortable home, butalso tackles those rocketing fuel bills... makingyou feel warm all over!

Frequently asked questionsUse lessAnd Get MoreEase of installationYour Activair ASHP can lead to savings onfossil fuels that would normally be neededto power gas or oil fired boilers in yourhome. It can also significantly reduce theemission of greenhouse gases - carbondioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogenoxides - into the atmosphere.Outstanding efficiencyBut above all from your point of view, youcan expect exceptional fuel savings of up to60%. In fact, when combined with otherenergy saving measures, you could save upto £300 per year on your household billsand reduce your carbon dioxide emissionsby up to two tonnes*Competitors’ failingsWhen considering alternative sources ofrenewable energy, we believe the Activairair to water ASHP is the most logicalsolution. A ground sourced heat pump isusually much more complicated due to theneed for wells or buried coils, together withalterations to land and property.It’s therefore much more expensive toinstall than an air sourced heat pump.Solar power is another option, but isdependent on good weather for adequateperformance levels. Wind turbinesobviously depend upon a good supply ofwind and as such can fail in shelteredlocations whereas Activair will work aroundthe clock, regardless of conditions, in allbut the most extreme low temperatures.A practical alternativeAir heated by the sun however is availableto everybody. We have simply tapped into itand are ’harvesting’ it in a practical way thatdoesn’t require extensive works, orexpensive equipment to install. The ActivairASHP is affordable, compact andunobtrusive. It’s finished in a durableweather resistant casing, and carries acomprehensive guarantee on all parts.Minimal maintenance is required and it’scompletely safe. For optimum performancewe recommend a cylinder replacement.Given the holistic view that governments,local authorities, businesses andindividuals are having to take on theworsening threat of global warming, it’snice to know that there’s one companythat regards it all as more than just hotair. At Trianco we’re creating asustainable future entirely out of thin air.A renewable energy that’s efficientall year roundMaking Green more affordableAre air source heat pumps better than solarpanels or ground source heat pumps?In most cases yes, a ground source heat pump is usuallymuch more complicated due to the need for wells or buriedcoils, together with alterations to land and property anexpensive installation is usually the case. With solar powerthere is a dependency on fine weather for adequateperformance levels. Activair will work around the clock,regardless of conditions, in all but the most extreme lowtemperatures, and is a cheaper solution both on purchaseand installation.How easy is Activair to install?Any competent heating engineer should be capable ofinstalling an air source heat pump as no handling ofrefrigerant is involved. A simple connection to a suitableheating system and electrical connection is required.What size Activair do I require?A engineer would have to calculate to suit the installationrequirements, as various factors need to be taken intoaccount i.e. size of property, heating requirements.How much can I expect to pay for anActivair air source heat pump?You can expect to pay around £2000 for supply andinstallation of an 'Activair' 3kW for example (subject tosurvey and assessment from an engineer)What are the running costs?This would depend on the tariff of electricity used, Activaircan achieve upto 4 times its kW input, capable of providingsubstantial savings on energy bills.How much money can I expect to save if Ihave an Activair installed?An average household using oil or gas could expect tomake substantial savings on fuel bills of up to 60% whenhaving an Activair unit installed.What are the noise levels?Noise levels vary from 52 decibels upwards, and can becompared to that of a chest freezer for example.Is there any government funding availablefor air source heat pumps?Grants are provided for renewable energy products, and airsource heat pumps are currently being assessed for grantfunding by the government.5

Performance DataCoefficient of PerformanceThe coefficient of performance, or COP, of a heat pump is the ratio of the output heat tothe input supplied.An air source heat pump operating at COP of 3.0, will provide 3.00kW of heat output forevery 1kW of unit input (energy consumed).The average yearly temperature in the UK is 10-11 degrees. Assuming this, the Activair12kW presents an impressive average COP of around 3.0 - 3.5The table below is an example of a COP calculation for the Activair 12kW.Ambient Temp (°C) Input (kW) Output (kW) COP*5 2.35 5.4 2.310 2.85 10.3 3.6115 3.0 12.0 4.0*Coefficient of PerformanceBRE standard:Ambient temp 7°CFlow rate 35°CCOP 3.2AMBIENT AIREG: 12°CThe COP of heat pumps seem to compare very favourably withhigh efficiency gas appliance (90-99% efficient), and electricheating (100%), but the full cost of the energy consumed mustbe considered. Energy from gas is typically much less expensivethan that from electricity. However, a heat pump of COP 3.4,such as in the example above, could be less expensive to usethan even the most efficient gas appliance.HEAT PUMPHEAT OUTPUT 52-53°CPOWER INPUTUseful Heat Output = Extracted Heat + Power InputTests performed by Advantica (a leading independenttesting house) showed that at an ambient temperatureof 21 0 C, the Activair 3kW using an input of 1.4kWachieved an output of 4kW, which gave an outstandingoverall average efficiency of 305.6%.• High efficiency• Compact & unobtrusive• Nominal 3kW & 5kWoutput for DHW• Nominal 12kW output forDHW and underfloor /heating or radiators• Low energy costs• Provides high CO2emissions savings• Easy to install• Flexible siting• Latest compressortechnology• Incorporates circulatingpump• Competitively priced• Optional stainless steelmounting plates• Anti frost protection• 3-year comprehensiblewarranty.Complete withdigital remoteprogrammerThe Activair comes completewith controls. The userfriendly remote controller canbe used anywhere in theproperty. The controllerprovides many featuresincluding 7 day time clockcontrol for heating and hotwater. It also monitors theoperation, ambienttemperatures and displayscomprehensive faultdiagnosis.6activair

Dimensions &SpecificationsCODE ITEM HEIGHT DEPTH LENGTH WEIGHT9003 S300 (3kW) 540mm 260mm 765mm 36Kg9005 S500 (5kW) 680mm 305mm 800mm 40Kg9012 S1200 (12kW) 1030mm 748mm 748mm 100Kg9018S S1800S (18kW) 1030mm 748mm 748mm 150Kg540mmS300 3kWNominal output545mmS500 5kWNominal outputS1200/S1800S 12kWNominal output535mm 320mm765mm320mm330mm680mm800mm330mmPLEASE NOTE:On S1800S modelthe Flow and Returnare 1 1 /4” BSP.Heat pump connected to indirect cylinderwith immersion heater (vented)AUTOMATICAIR VENTPROGRAMMERTRIANCOACTIVAIRTUNDISHPRESSURERELIEF VALVEFILL VIAFILLING LOOPEXPANSIONVESSELPRESSUREGUAGECYLINDERSENSORDRAIN VALVEIMMERSIONHEATERHEATING COILDRAIN VALVEAUTOMATICAIR VENTPROGRAMMERTRIANCOACTIVAIR3 BAR PRESSURERELIEFE VALVESTUNDISH(TO DRAIN)FILL VIAFILLING LOOPPRESSUREGUAGEEXPANSIONVESSELTypical systemarrangements12kW heat pump connected to underfloorheating systemISOLATIONVALVESHIGH LIMITSTATCYLINDERSENSORFUSEDSPURDRAIN VALVEDHWIMMERSION*Pump not included in 12kW Activair unitMCWMIXING VALVEPUMPUNDERFLOOR HEATINGSYSTEMHeat Pump Connected to indirect Cylinder (unvented)PROGRAMMERTRIANCOACTIVAIR3 BAR PRESSURERELIEFE VALVESTUNDISH(TO DRAIN)FILL VIAFILLING LOOPEXPANSIONVESSELAUTOMATICAIR VENTISOLATIONVALVESPRESSUREGUAGECYLINDERSENSORCOLDWATERHOTWATERFUSEDSPURDRAIN VALVEEXPANSIONVESSELTEMPRELIEF VALVEINSULATEDCYLINDERSINGLECHECKVALVEPRESSUREREDUCINGVALVETUNDISH(TO DRAIN)IMMERSION HEATERAlways refer to the installation instructions before installing anActivair air source heat pump.7

activairComplete heating solutionsTrianco Heating Products Limited, Thorncliffe, Chapeltown,Sheffield, S35 2PHTel: 0114 257 2300 Fax: 0114 257 1419Visit: www.trianco.co.ukCopyright of all contents of this brochure is vested in Trianco Heating Products Limited. Any part may not be reproduced without permission. The contentsof this brochure are accurate at the date of printing but, because Trianco has a policy of continual development, it may be superceded and should be disregarded if specificationsor appearances are changed. The statutory rights of the customer are not affected. Errors and omissions excepted. Issue 2 0609 PN990819.