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Ariosa & Aria Silent MVHR - Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery

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Ariosa HV

Valsir S.P.A Variant:
Product certifications:
  • KIWA BDA

    KIWA BDA

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  • Passive House Institute - Certificate

    Passive House Institute - Certificate

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  • BRE Certificate

    BRE Certificate

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  • Passive House Institute - Certificate

    Passive House Institute - Certificate

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  • BRE Certificate

    BRE Certificate

    Certificate type

  • Passive House Institute - Certificate

    Passive House Institute - Certificate

    Certificate type

  • BRE Certificate

    BRE Certificate

    Certificate type

  • Passive House Institute - Certificate

    Passive House Institute - Certificate

    Certificate type

  • BRE Certificate

    BRE Certificate

    Certificate type

  • Passive House Institute - Certificate

    Passive House Institute - Certificate

    Certificate type

  • Passive House Institute - Certificate

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High-efficiency mechanical ventilation unit with heat recovery (MVHR) and a silent, flexible air distribution system designed for residential and commercial buildings.

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Application

  • Apartments, offices, classrooms, student accommodations and small retail spaces.
  • Suitable for new construction and energy-efficient retrofits.

Description

Valsir Ariosa units are high-efficiency mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery (MVHR), designed for residential and light commercial applications. Offering airflow capacities up to 600 m³/h.

Each unit is equipped with EC fans for constant airflow regulation, a cross-counterflow heat exchanger with up to 93% thermal recovery efficiency, and a plug-and-play design that allows fast installation and simplified maintenance.

The system is available in multiple versions to meet diverse space and project requirements:

Ariosa HV:

  • Horizontal-vertical unit (H 1200 × W 800 × D 210 mm).
  • Airflow: 170, 250, 330 m³/h.
  • Suitable for ceiling voids or wall-mounted applications in apartments, hotels, student housing, villas and small commercial buildings (up to 245 m²).

Ariosa V:

  • Vertical unit (H 940 × W 750 × D 570 mm).
  • Airflow: 350, 450, 600 m³/h.
  • Designed for floor-standing installations in larger residential or commercial areas (up to 450 m²).

Ariosa V Compact:

  • Compact vertical unit (H 600 × W 540 × D 400 mm).
  • Airflow: 150, 250 m³/h.
  • Fits utility cupboards and kitchen units, serving areas up to 185 m².

Control and diagnostics:

  • Wireless smart control panel with free dedicated mobile app (iOS and Android).
  • Four temperature sensors per unit (one per ducting) for intelligent seasonal operation.
  • Four humidity sensors (two for the Lite unit) trigger automatic boost mode when humidity levels rise.
  • Two differential pressure sensors monitor filter conditions in real-time.
  • Remote service centre access for live diagnostics and faster technical support.

Certifications:

  • Passive House (Passivhaus) certified.
  • SAP Appendix Q listed.
  • Compliant with ErP 2018, EN 13141, EN 16798 standards.

Valsir Ariosa Dot – Single-Room Dual-Flow MVHR Units

Valsir Ariosa DOT units are compact, single-room MVHR systems offering decentralised ventilation without ducting. They are suitable for retrofitting or for spaces where centralised systems are impractical.

Ariosa DOT:

  • Vertical unit (H 640 × W 950 × D 190 mm).
  • Airflow: 100 m³/h, suitable for spaces up to 70 m².
  • Optional integrated dehumidification system (DOT HP).

Ariosa DOT Mini:

  • Horizontal or vertical, exposed or recessed version (H 220 × W 450 × D 190 mm).
  • Airflow: 70 m³/h, suitable for spaces up to 50 m².

Valsir Ariasilent – Air Distribution System

Valsir AriaSilent is a modular, low-noise air distribution system developed for use with Ariosa MVHR units or other ventilation systems. It includes flexible, antibacterial, anti-static ducts and accessories optimized for airflow performance and ease of installation.

System benefits – Ariosa Mvhr + Ariasilent

  • Enhanced thermal comfort and air quality.
  • Reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint.
  • Silent and invisible integration into residential or commercial buildings.
  • Improved building EPC ratings and compliance with NZEB requirements.

General information

Color

Grey

Blue

White

Finish

Brushed

Chrome

Coated

Metal

Metallic

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Material

Expanded polypropylene (EPP)

Shape

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Five year

Uniclass

Ss_65_40_33_51 Mechanical supply ventilation systemsPrimary

CAWS

U90/140 Mechanical supply ventilation

SKU Code

VS043xxxx

Specification data - Mechanical supply ventilation systems

Classification data

System performance

Rated A+ in SEC cold climate conditions.
Rated A in SEC temperate climate conditions (Europe).
Rated E in SEC warm climate conditions.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Rated A+ in SEC cold climate conditions, as the unit is optimized for colder conditions (such as UK winters).
  • Rated A in SEC temperate climate conditions (Europe).
  • Rated E in SEC warm climate conditions, since improving performance in those climates would require compromising efficiency in colder ones.

Type of system

MVHR system.

External air intake

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements.

Air filters

Panel air filters G4 and F7.

Heat recovery

Sensible exchanger.
Enthalpy exchanger.

Air-handling units

Ariosa HV.

Supply fans

Electronic fans.

Air ductwork and accessories

-

Ductwork

Aria Silent circular plastics ductwork and fittings.

Guidance for specification option:

The sizes are 63 mm, 75 mm, 90 mm for the round sections. Insert requirements.

Aria Silent oval plastics ductwork and fittings.

Guidance for specification option:

The sizes are 50 x 102 mm and 55 x 126 mm for the oval sections. Insert requirements.

Manufacturer guidance

  • The corrugated AriaSilent ducts are made of double-walled polyethylene (PE).
  • Made in compliance with UNI EN 17192:2019.
  • Fire resistance class: Euroclass E (EN 13501-1:2009).
  • Air tightness class: ATC 1 at ± 2.000 Pa.
  • The range of AriaSilent Link fittings allow the combination of AriaSilent Tube corrugated ducts with the different system accessories (distribution box, grids holders, etc.). Consult manufacturer's literature for details.

Accessories

AriaSilent Box 6 Compact.
AriaSilent Box 8 Compact.
AriaSilent Box 18.
AriaSilent Box 18 Therm.
AriaSilent Point 100.
AriaSilent Point 100 V.
AriaSilent Point 70.
AriaSilent Point 200.
AriaSilent Point 200 V.

Manufacturer guidance

  • AriaSilent Box Distribution box system dedicated to heat recovery ventilation systems.
  • AriaSilent Points are necessary for connecting the air distribution system to the grilles or positioned inside the individual rooms.
  • Consult manufacturer's literature for details.

Vibration isolation mountings

Isolation hangers.

Room supply air terminal devices

AriaSilent Urban grills.

Guidance for specification option:

Painted steel, wall/ ceiling mounted.

AriaSilent Urban Feel grills.

Guidance for specification option:

Stainless steel AISI 316, floor/ wall mounted.

AriaSilent Diamond grills.

Guidance for specification option:

Painted steel,

AriaSilent Diamond Feel grills.

Guidance for specification option:

Stainless steel AISI 316, floor/ wall mounted.

AriaSilent Minimal grills.

Guidance for specification option:

White ABS, wall/ ceiling mounted.

AriaSilent Minimal Feel grills.

Guidance for specification option:

White ABS, wall/ ceiling mounted.

Controls

Remote user interface with an LCD panel.

Guidance for specification option:

Advanced management possible via Modbus or a mobile app.

AirFlowRate

170 m³/h.
250 m³/h.
330 m³/h.

Accessories

Not required.
Air quality probes.
Electric heaters.
Oxygen sanitation treatment.

Manufacturer guidance

Additional accessories are dedicated to the post-treatment (heating or cooling) of the air entering the house and the management of any dehumidification units or modules. Consult manufacturer for details.

Valve

Extraction and inlet valve Ø 125 in white PVC.
Intake valve Ø 125 in white ABS.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of product manufacture

Italy

Manufacturing plant location

Material

Expanded polypropylene (EPP)

Recyclability

After the demolition and deconstruction phase, system can be incinerated, sent to landfill or recycled

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

15 %

Expected Life

15 year

Product certifications

KIWA BDA

KIWA BDA

Ariasilent MVHR distribution system KIWA

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Ariosa HV 170 E Passive House

BRE Certificate

BRE Certificate

Ariosa HV 170 E SAP Appendix Q

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Ariosa HV 170 S Passive House

BRE Certificate

BRE Certificate

Ariosa HV 170 S SAP Appendix Q

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Ariosa HV 250 E Passive House

BRE Certificate

BRE Certificate

Ariosa HV 250 E SAP Appendix Q

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Ariosa HV 250 S Passive House

BRE Certificate

BRE Certificate

Ariosa HV 250 S SAP Appendix Q

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Ariosa HV 330 E Passive House

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Passive House Institute - Certificate

Ariosa HV 330 S Passive House

Literature

Ariosa & AriaSilent MVHR System Brochure

Ariosa & AriaSilent MVHR System Brochure

Ariosa HV Technical Data Sheet

Ariosa HV Technical Data Sheet

Ariosa Dot Technical Data Sheet

Ariosa Dot Technical Data Sheet

AriaSilent System Technical Data Sheet

AriaSilent System Technical Data Sheet