Air Conditioning Application Guide

This guide aims to help you understand which Air Conditioning unit is most suitable for each area of your business.

Workshop/Factory

Areas of production, assembly or packing.

The following coolers are suitable for a Workshop or Factory environment.

Spot Coolers

Spot Coolers are industrial units that provide local respite for operators or machinery. Supplying cool air from directional nozzles, these units move large air volumes, with temperatures of 10ºC achievable, and are suitable for cooling equipment or personnel in any production area environment, as well as being available for temporary and emergency installation. Capacities range from 4kW up to 30kW. Spot cooler units above 7kW will generally require a 3 ph supply.

Evaporative Coolers

Evaporative Coolers move large volumes of air and can produce effective cooling when operating in a large area that is well ventilated such as a workshop, warehouse or marquee. Not suitable for computer or server rooms, evaporative coolers work by evaporating water so that, in addition to cooling the air, these air conditioners also humidify it. Evaporative cooler units may be installed wherever an outside source of fresh air is available and can be used as fan-only units to replenish the working environment with fresh air when there is no requirement to cool or humidify.

Open Plan Offices

Housing administrative, IT or sales staff with computers, printers and fax machines.

The following coolers are suitable for an open plan office environment.

Split Type Units

Split type units can be installed to operate through an open window or vent to the outside through a 50mm hole in a suitable wall. Simple and straightforward air conditioning, requiring minimal operator input, typical split type cooling capacities range from 3 to 5.5kW, with hose lengths of 2-5m. Units operate from a three pin 13amp 240v supply with condensate removed automatically via a pump to the outdoor unit.

Monobloc Type Units

Monobloc type units are ideal where the unit can be located close to an opening window or vent. Simple to install and operate, with minimal operator input required, typical monobloc air conditioners provide cooling capacities from 1.5 to 3kW. Monobloc units operate from a standard three pin 13 amp 240v supply and condensate is either removed automatically through the discharge hose, or manually via a collection tank.

Server Rooms/Computer Rooms

Containing expensive and often "mission-critical" computer equipment including servers, switches, hubs and UPS.

The following coolers are suitable for a server room environment.

Heavy Duty Monobloc

IT systems rely on cooling and air conditioning for consistent performance. Heavy duty monobloc or spot coolers move large volumes of air that can be directed at server racks or other critical machinery. Warm air is removed from the room via flexible hose.

Industrial Fans

It doesn’t take a great surge of heat to damage server or computer network equipment - a couple of degrees too high and you could be facing considerable downtime. Industrial fans are a reliable way of moving large volumes of air and directing it precisely at server racks or other critical machinery to prevent overheating dangers.

Offices/Boardrooms

Housing small numbers of administrative, IT or sales staff with computers, printers and fax machines.

The following coolers are suitable for an office/boardroom environment.

Split Type Units

Simple and straightforward air conditioning, eminently suitable for boardrooms or small to medium size offices, split type units readily operate through an open window or small vent. Due to their modest hose diameter requirements, split type cooling units can be installed with minimal disruption and achieve external venting through a small (50mm) hole in a suitable wall. Condensate removal to the outdoors is achieved automatically. Cooling capacities range from 3 to 5.5kW.

Monobloc Type Units

Monobloc type units are ideal where the unit can be located close to an opening window or vent. Simple to install and operate, with minimal operator input required, typical monobloc air conditioners provide cooling capacities from 1.5 to 3kW. Condensate is either removed automatically through a discharge hose, or manually via a collection tank.

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