Horizontal Fan Units
Designed for installation at ceiling level, horizontal fan coil units offer a discreet and flexible solution for heating and cooling a wide range of building applications. The Ability EVO range includes multiple depths, widths and performance options, helping specifiers match the fan coil selection more closely to the available ceiling space, required duty and acoustic criteria. Units can be installed within suspended ceilings and bulkheads or configured for exposed applications.
Flexible solutions for ceiling-level installation
Horizontal fan coil units provide a versatile approach where heating and cooling equipment needs to be located above the occupied space. Ability’s EVO range combines EC motor technology, optimised coils and configurable filter options with a choice of depths from 155 mm to 270 mm. Multiple width options provide further flexibility, helping designers select a unit suited to the project rather than oversizing around a limited product choice.
With unit depths ranging from 155 mm to 270 mm, the EVO range provides options for different ceiling voids, spatial constraints and project requirements.
Horizontal FCUs can be installed within suspended ceilings or bulkheads, with exposed configurations available where the building design calls for visible services.
Low-noise operation and acoustically enhanced product variants support applications where occupant comfort and acoustic performance are important considerations.
A choice of unit dimensions, coils, filters and application-specific variants allows the fan coil selection to be aligned more closely with the building design and required performance.
Explore our Horizontal Fan Coil units
EVO155
A compact 155 mm-deep horizontal fan coil designed for installations where ceiling space is restricted. EVO155 provides an efficient and flexible option where a shallow unit profile is central to the project design.
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A compact 170 mm-deep horizontal fan coil developed for hotel applications. EVO170 combines a revised coil design with remote-mounted controls to support discreet installation and project-specific room requirements.
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A versatile 235 mm-deep horizontal fan coil balancing compact dimensions with heating and cooling performance. An acoustically enhanced EVO235R variant is also available for residential applications.
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A flexible 270 mm-deep horizontal fan coil forming the core of the EVO range. Variants include EVO270R for enhanced acoustic performance and EVO270P for low-temperature systems.
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Project-specific performance, tested before installation
Confidence through Testing
Ability can recreate key elements of the proposed installation at its testing facility in Poole, including ductwork layouts and grille positions. This allows acoustic, airflow and thermal performance to be assessed against the project requirements, helping validate the horizontal FCU selection ahead of installation and commissioning. Clients receive documented test results, photographs, layout drawings and calibration certificates.
Where Horizontal Fan Coil units work best
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