THE DENCO FLEXIBLE OFFICE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OPERATION OF THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNIT (LECU)

The flexible office system 1 TOP RETURN SYSTEM shown in a typical operating scenario FULL COOLING MODE
return air sensor

independent
controller
raised
modular
floor
Drawing on over 40 years
market leading industry
experience and with a

of the future
Uplighter Zone Unit
pedigree in manufacturing
If the room is too warm, the LECU senses that
and engineering, Denco
the return air is warmer than the chosen set
Air Conditioning is ready
temperature. The damper is modulated open heater
(opt) to face the challenges of
to allow sufficient conditioned air from the floor
WHY USE THE DENCO FLEXIBLE OFFICE SYSTEM? void to meet the requirements of the heat load.
fan fully modulating
damper
floor void
sensor
the new Millennium.

The inflexibility of ceiling mounted air The Denco Flexible Office System can cost With an open, flexible
conditioning and lighting, together with wall effectively alleviate these problems and, approach and a strong
mounted telephone, power and data sockets furthermore, when applied to new builds, can focus on customer
severely increase the cost and disruption when offer major reductions in both construction - hot zone - - ambient zone - - cool zone - RE-CIRCULATION MODE return air sensor raised
modular satisfaction, you can rely
requires cooling ventilation only requires heating floor
independent
reconfiguring the traditional office space. times and building costs. controller on Denco to offer a
LECU fan tile
When a LECU senses that local air matches solution no matter how
the chosen set temperature, the damper is big the problem.
THE FLEXIBLE OFFICE CONCEPT closed, re-circulating the local air. The LECU
allows a portion of the underfloor conditioned
2
heater
In its ultimate form, quick and easy relocation Denco Flexible Office Air Conditioning System,
CEILING RETURN SYSTEM shown in a typical operating scenario (opt)
air to be circulated to the room at all times,
of all electrical items is achieved with the use obviates the need for a suspended ceiling. All ensuring a sufficient supply of fresh air.
fan fully modulating
damper
floor void
sensor
of a dedicated system of power and data services are now conveniently accessible in
tracks run in a raised modular floor void. the floor void allowing easy reconfiguration
Combining the use of uplighters with the and maintenance.
LOCAL HEATING MODE return air sensor raised
modular
independent floor
controller
THE DENCO FLEXIBLE OFFICE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
When a LECU senses that the local area is
The Denco Flexible Office Air Conditioning intelligent fan tiles, replacing 600 x 600 mm
too cold; the damper modulates closed and
System is available in 3 basic configurations floor panels, and requiring only 240V supply to
if necessary the optional electric heater is heater
(shown opposite), but each utilises the raised operate, provide truly personal environmental (opt)
activated until the zone unit provides general
modular floor to distribute conditioned and control for the occupants. Fan tiles can be - hot zone -
requires cooling
- ambient zone -
ventilation only
- cool zone -
requires heating
heating to the floor void. fan fully modulating
damper
floor void
sensor
filtered air throughout the space. A series of simply unplugged and relocated as required.

In addition to the raised floor, the Denco flexible office air conditioning system comprises two
main components:

3 DOWNFLOW, BASE RETURN SYSTEM Return air vent

ZONE UNIT

The Zone Unit provides conditioned air to the
floor void. It can cool, heat, humidify, dehumidify
and filter the return air according to its inbuilt
fully programmable controls.
The state of the art ‘electronically commutated’
fans (40% more efficient than a conventional
direct driven fan) enable the zone unit to vary
the amount of air discharged to the floor void to ZONE UNIT LECU fan tile
exactly match the room requirements. The zone unit automatically varies the air volume to provide
sufficient cooled or heated air to the floor void.
Standard noise levels can be as low as NR35.
The zone unit can be positioned inside or outside
The zone units are available in three sizes; 1, 2 of the space to be conditioned, and requires
or 3 fan modules and with the option of chilled only front access for maintenance.
water & split heat pump form, Denco zone units
can be adapted for most situations.

LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNIT (LECU)

The Denco LECU gives the Flexible Office Air-
Conditioning System an exceptional ability to
cope with changing office layout requirements.
The LECU is an intelligent fan tile, easily
positioned anywhere in the floor of a ‘flexible
office’ and capable of operating at noise levels
as low as NR17. The Denco LECU maintains
the local desired set temperature by re-circulating
a varying mixture of air from the room and UNDER-FLOOR BARRIER
conditioned underfloor air.
A flexible silicone impregnated material air
An optional electric reheater will warm the air if barrier laid beneath the raised floor creates a return
the local area is too cool. air path to the zone unit.

This system provides excellent control over complex office layouts.

The barrier is easily and quickly relocated to suit any modifications to office area.
 The Designing the flexible

Benefits office system into a new

building can achieve up
to a 15% reduction in
building height.

THE FLEXIBLE OFFICE

CONCEPT ENABLES...

• Quick and easy modifications to office

layouts with minimum cost and
Denco Flexible Office
Air Conditioning System
disruption

• Major potential cost savings in new and

existing buildings. The ease of design
& installation and the elimination of the
requirement for a false ceiling leads to:

! Reduced building height (new build)

! Reduced building time

! Reduced financing costs due to

reduced build costs and timescales,
and the requirement for the main
services installation much later than
in a conventional project

! Earlier rental income or occupation

! Potential for greater PMFF tax offset

than conventional buildings

• Increased rental income due to the

unique flexibility of the office space

THE DENCO
FLEXIBLE OFFICE AIR
CONDITIONING
SYSTEM ENABLES...

• Exceptional flexibility allowing easy and

almost cost free relocation capability

• Exceptionally quiet operation

• Local environment control for

individuals

• Control of temperature and humidity for

a healthier environment

• Filtration of both fresh air and re-circulated

air for a healthier environment

• Economical operation

• Easy maintenance with all services at
low level in the raised floor
for more details please visit our website at
www.flexibleoffice.co.uk
or contact us direct on tel +44 (0)1432 277277 Denco Limited, PO Box 11, Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9SJ UK
Tel: +44 (0)1432 277277. Fax: +44 (0)1432 268005. Web: www.denco.co.uk

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