The Sertus Pod Max is a modular smoke extraction pod providing a prefabricated, pre-commissioned solution for high-rise apartment buildings. It is available in a range of sizes giving guaranteed extract rates and static pressures with short lead times. It is particularly suitable for mechanical smoke ventilation systems in high rise apartments and is supplied within a powder coated panel enclosure giving a neat appearance. In addition the Sertus Pod Max may be programmed to provide environmental ventilation as an effective means of providing cooling deep within the building.
It is prefabricated, pre-wired, and pre-commissioned and certified to BS EN 12101-3:2015.
It is supplied assembled with adjustable mounting feet, primary and secondary attenuator, duty and standby fans, anti-vibration mounts and back draft damper.
Model | Fan Diameters (mm) | Net Weight (kg) |
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71.21 RMP-R Max | 710 | 335 |
71.25 RMP-R Max | 710 | 358 |
71.31 RMP-R Max | 710 | 356 |
71.40 RMP-R Max | 710 | 428 |
71.60 RMP-R Max | 710 | 444 |
71.77 RMP-R Max | 710 | 478 |
71.80 RMP-R Max | 710 | 478 |
Yes, our Pods are designed to activate the standby fan based on current monitoring of the duty fan, not through a pressure sensor.
This topic has generated various opinions. While the SCA guide suggests running the fan at 100% on DOL, we believe this approach is outdated, especially with the availability of inverter control and advanced monitoring systems. Allowing fans to run unchecked could lead to overheating and potential fire risks. Our solution offers a compromise: if the standby fan loses communication, it will continue to operate according to the last command received. This means if the fan was in boost mode, it will remain in boost; if it was in Manual Override (MOE), it will stay in that mode; and if it was turned off, it will remain off, all while utilising the inverter instead of DOL.
We sell the Pod as a complete unit; however, customers have the flexibility to modify it on-site if they prefer to have the fan and control panel remote from each other. It is important to ensure that if the control panel is mounted remotely, it should be located in the same fire zone as the fans, especially if an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is involved.
Yes, we can install a podded coned attenuator inside a standard frame, which offers improved noise absorption. Please note that this option may incur additional costs, and we might need to upgrade the Pod to compensate for the loss of airflow. This solution is ideal for meeting stringent acoustic standards.
Yes, the electrical figures listed in the technical data sheet are already based on a three-phase configuration.
A weekly basic test is ideal, but the frequency is ultimately at the discretion of the building maintenance team. Typical testing durations can range from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, depending on their preference for confirming system performance. Additionally, every six months, a more comprehensive service should be conducted by a dedicated specialist. During this service, the fan may run for up to approximately 5 minutes to verify correct operation and component functionality.