Retrofitting aging fan coil units
Like a residential dwelling, a suite requires attention and maintenance to ensure all the appliances and equipment are functioning safely and efficiently. As fan coils begin to age, components begin to degrade. Degraded components bring greater risk to issues like leaks, rusting, mould, etc. These issues can lead to legal suits, insurance claims, and health complications for residents and employees if left unaddressed. Retrofitting aging fan coils is one of the easiest ways to mitigate HVAC and indoor air quality issues.
Unilux retrofit fan coil units seamlessly fit into the existing cabinet facilitating full replacement without any damage to the surrounding environment.
THE UNILUX CRFC
Retrofit fan coil unit
Unilux has developed a retrofit fan coil to replace aging units in buildings
over 20 years old. Using 50 years of manufacturing expertise, the Unilux
retrofit fan coil is designed to replace any existing model of fan coil and to
fit seamlessly into the existing cabinet within the suite, damage-free. The
Unilux retrofit fan coil is engineered to tie into the existing heating and
cooling systems of any building.
INSTALLATION
The complete process
Step 1
Access existing fan coil unit
Step 2
Remove access panel door
Step 3
Remove existing fan coil
Step 4
Clean & sanitize cabinet
Step 5
Re-insulate sanitized cabinet
Step 6
Install Unilux retrofit fan coil
Step 7
Replace access panel door
Step 8
Clean up entire work area
EACC LEVEL 2
Remediation
The evironment inside an aging fan coil provides the perfect breeding ground for microbial growth. As such, it is imperitive that when removing aging units, all necessary precautions are taken to ensure the safety of both the homeowner and the technicians performing the task.
The Environmental Abatement Council of Canada (EACC) provides guidelines for three levels of work practice for removal of Small, Medium and Large-scale Mould growth, depending on the extent of materials supporting Mould growth present. The in-suite fan coil footprint would fall under the second level of the guideline definition.
All Unilux CRFC technicians are certified under EACC Level 2 guidelines to ensure that everyone operates within a safe working and living environment. Considerations include the proper assembly of containment tents, appropriate HEPA filtration accessories, NIOSH approved technician respirators and guideline approved protective outerwear.
Homeowner benefits
- Improved indoor air quality
- Safer ventilation system
- Increased energy efficiency
- Years of trouble-free performance
- 2-year manufacturer's warranty
