{"product_id":"ventilo-convecteur-extra-plat-de-thermopompe-elios-30-000-btu","title":"ELIOS Extra-Slim (Pancake) Heat Pump Fan Coil Unit | 30,000 BTU","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e An ultra-slim HVAC solution designed for the structural realities of Quebec\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e At \u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eAirGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e , we work daily with buildings that were never designed to accommodate modern HVAC systems: century-old Montreal duplexes, converted commercial buildings, condos with exposed concrete ceilings, and condominiums where every inch counts. In these contexts, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eELIOS 30,000 BTU ultra-slim (pancake) fan coil unit\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as a technically sound and truly applicable solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eThis type of equipment isn't designed to impress on paper, but to \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"756\"\u003esolve very real constraints\u003c\/strong\u003e : integration into confined spaces, maintaining good air distribution, stable heating performance even in extreme cold, and compatibility with current energy and environmental standards. We're talking about an HVAC unit designed for intelligent integration, without compromising on comfort or reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e A pancake format that's actually usable, not just theoretical.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eThe term \u003cem data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\"extra-flat\"\u003c\/em\u003e is often overused in the HVAC industry. In the case of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eELIOS GPHLA30R4AS1\u003c\/strong\u003e , it's a truly usable pancake-like form factor: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e55.24 inches wide, 23.33 inches deep, and only 10.93 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e . This slim profile is a game-changer in projects where headroom is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eWe installed this model in corridor ceilings in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e , in commercial spaces in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e , and in multi-unit residential buildings on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e , where even the slightest ceiling drop was rejected by the client or architect. In several cases, this fan coil unit made it possible to avoid costly structural work, while maintaining a clean and discreet aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e The positioning of the air inlets and outlets, the dedicated suspension brackets, and the overall design facilitate a precise installation, without improvisation. For us, this is essential: a well-designed system must be installed cleanly, without temporary solutions becoming permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e 30,000 BTU: a capacity suitable for large areas, without unnecessary excess\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eWith a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003erated cooling capacity of 30,000 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e , this fan coil unit is designed for large areas: large condos, office floors, entire retail spaces, or open areas in multi-residential buildings. It's not a unit for a small room, but rather for an area requiring stable and even air distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003e Thanks to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003einverter\u003c\/strong\u003e technology, power is not delivered abruptly. The system continuously modulates according to actual demand, which allows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003e a more stable temperature \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003e fewer variations felt by the occupants, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e improved energy efficiency over time, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3056\"\u003e a reduction in mechanical wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3149\"\u003e In terms of heating, the performance is particularly relevant to Quebec's climate: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3174\"\u003e19,000 BTU at -8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e ,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003e19,000 BTU at -15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e guaranteed operation down to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003e-25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003e In several projects carried out on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e , this level of performance has made it possible to considerably reduce the use of auxiliary heating, even in buildings exposed to wind or with large glazed areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3548\"\u003e Energy efficiency and long-term operating logic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003e The system's efficiency values ​​demonstrate a balanced design, geared towards realistic operation: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003eSEER2: 16.6\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003eEER2: 10.5\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3727\"\u003eCOP at -8 °C: 2.48\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003eCOP at -15 °C: 1.9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"4135\"\u003eIn practical terms, this means controlled energy consumption, which is particularly valuable in multi-unit residential buildings and commercial properties where energy costs directly impact profitability. Even though this model does not currently benefit from any provincial subsidies, it remains a relevant option when mechanical constraints make other systems unsuitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4368\"\u003e At AirGreen, we prefer to be transparent from the outset: this type of device is chosen for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"4239\" data-end=\"4285\"\u003estructural compatibility and reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e , not to maximize a subsidy at the expense of the proper functioning of the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4373\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4426\"\u003e Acoustic comfort and indoor air quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"4428\" data-end=\"4614\"\u003eComfort is not limited to temperature. \u003cstrong data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4492\"\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4514\"\u003enoise level\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4542\"\u003edehumidification\u003c\/strong\u003e play a crucial role in the daily experience of occupants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"4616\" data-end=\"4924\"\u003e The ELIOS fan coil unit offers an airflow of up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4688\"\u003e989 CFM\u003c\/strong\u003e , while maintaining a noise level as low as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4752\"\u003e50 dB(A)\u003c\/strong\u003e at low speed. In offices in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4790\" data-end=\"4803\"\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e , this criterion proved decisive: the system operates continuously without disrupting meetings or focused work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"4926\" data-end=\"5231\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"4975\"\u003edehumidification capacity of 5.62 pt\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e is also a significant advantage during the humid summers of \u003cstrong data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5051\"\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e , the \u003cstrong data-start=\"5059\" data-end=\"5071\"\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e , and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"5081\" data-end=\"5094\"\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e . Better humidity control improves comfort, reduces the feeling of heat, and protects interior materials in the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5236\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5238\" data-end=\"5287\"\u003e R-454B refrigerant and regulatory compliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5534\"\u003e The choice of \u003cstrong data-start=\"5301\" data-end=\"5311\"\u003eR-454B\u003c\/strong\u003e is in line with the current regulatory evolution of the HVAC sector. This refrigerant, with its lower global warming potential, represents a realistic transition towards more environmentally friendly solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5871\"\u003eIn our daily practice, we observe that buildings equipped with systems compatible with the new standards avoid future constraints: parts availability, regulatory compliance, and ease of maintenance. This is an aspect often overlooked during the purchase phase, but crucial over a 10- to 15-year timeframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"5873\" data-end=\"5876\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5878\" data-end=\"5934\"\u003e Installation: the importance of upstream design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"5936\" data-end=\"6130\"\u003e Installing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"5993\"\u003e30,000 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e pancake fan coil unit isn't as simple as hanging it from a ceiling. The most common mistakes we correct during rework include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"6131\" data-end=\"6347\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"6131\" data-end=\"6170\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"6133\" data-end=\"6170\"\u003e poorly sized conduit networks, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"6171\" data-end=\"6204\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"6173\" data-end=\"6204\"\u003e Insufficient static pressure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"6205\" data-end=\"6241\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"6207\" data-end=\"6241\"\u003e No access for maintenance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"6242\" data-end=\"6288\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6288\"\u003e improvised drainage in closed ceilings, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"6289\" data-end=\"6347\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"6291\" data-end=\"6347\"\u003e absence of a control strategy adapted to actual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"6349\" data-end=\"6639\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"6352\" data-end=\"6361\"\u003eELIOS\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an \u003cstrong data-start=\"6372\" data-end=\"6428\"\u003einternal static pressure of up to 0.8 inWG\u003c\/strong\u003e , allowing for more complex ductwork without sacrificing airflow. This is a major advantage in renovations, where existing configurations often necessitate compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6883\"\u003e At AirGreen, every installation begins with a comprehensive analysis: thermal load, air circulation, architectural constraints, and the client's actual expectations. This approach guarantees a high-performing system over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"6885\" data-end=\"6888\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"6890\" data-end=\"6939\"\u003e Options and accessories according to actual needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"6941\" data-end=\"7018\"\u003e The ELIOS fan coil unit can be configured with various accessories: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"7019\" data-end=\"7175\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"7019\" data-end=\"7044\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"7021\" data-end=\"7044\"\u003e smart thermostat \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"7045\" data-end=\"7066\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"7047\" data-end=\"7066\"\u003e wired controller \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"7067\" data-end=\"7128\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"7069\" data-end=\"7128\"\u003e electric heating elements of \u003cstrong data-start=\"7104\" data-end=\"7127\"\u003e5 kW, 8 kW or 10 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"7129\" data-end=\"7175\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"7131\" data-end=\"7175\"\u003e integrated refrigerant detection sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"7177\" data-end=\"7449\"\u003eWe never recommend these options automatically. Each addition is evaluated based on the building type, occupancy, energy strategy, and client objectives. A good HVAC system is a cohesive system, not an accumulation of unnecessary components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"7451\" data-end=\"7454\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"7456\" data-end=\"7504\"\u003e Why entrust this type of project to AirGreen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"7506\" data-end=\"7579\"\u003e HVAC installations in confined spaces require real expertise: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"7580\" data-end=\"7809\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"7580\" data-end=\"7633\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"7582\" data-end=\"7633\"\u003e understanding of mechanical and electrical standards, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"7634\" data-end=\"7706\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"7636\" data-end=\"7706\"\u003e coordination with architects, electricians and general contractors, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"7707\" data-end=\"7752\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"7709\" data-end=\"7752\"\u003e anticipating future maintenance needs, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"7753\" data-end=\"7809\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"7755\" data-end=\"7809\"\u003e Clear documentation and clearly defined technical decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"7811\" data-end=\"8050\"\u003eThis is the rigor we apply to our projects in \u003cstrong data-start=\"7870\" data-end=\"7882\"\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"7884\" data-end=\"7893\"\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"7895\" data-end=\"7908\"\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e , on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"7917\" data-end=\"7930\"\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"7937\" data-end=\"7949\"\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e . We don't sell equipment: we design systems adapted to the realities of the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"8052\" data-end=\"8055\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"8057\" data-end=\"8107\"\u003e A strategic choice for demanding projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"8109\" data-end=\"8467\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-start=\"8112\" data-end=\"8162\"\u003eELIOS 30,000 BTU ultra-slim fan coil unit\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is designed for projects where space is limited, where consistent performance is essential, and where architectural integration is a priority. 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