Vestibule Exception Air Curtains

The 2019 ANSI/AMCA Standard paved the way for air curtains to be used as a substitute for vestibules in select applications. The immediate benefit being that air curtains can take the place of costly, space-consuming vestibules, helping to save both time and money.

EVE

EVE Air Curtains

Powered Aire’s Elite Vestibule Exception, EVE, was developed to be used as an exception to vestibules. The unit has met all criteria per various codes and has been tested in accordance with the ANSI/AMCA 220 standard. The EVE merges aesthetics and performance into a fashionable, low-profile air curtain designed for front-entry applications. The EVE offers a stylish intake and a curved, contemporary silhouette. Available in brushed stainless steel, white powder coat or black powder coat, the EVE blends into a building’s architectural design and layout while effectively creating a barrier that separates indoor and outdoor environments.

Heating
Unheated • Electric • Hot Water • Steam
Max Install Height
12'
Installation
Exposed
Incremental Widths
3'-10'

ETA

ETA Air Curtains

The ETA air curtain has been tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA 220 and meets the criteria to be used as an exception to costly, space-consuming vestibules. The ETA is used to stop cold or warm air from entering a climate-controlled environment and is designed for all retail, grocery, agricultural grow farms, and office entryways; as well as other applications that typically would require a vestibule. This commercial line’s stainless-steel construction, stainless-steel intake screen, and 45-degree beveled edges give it a modern, pleasing look.

Heating
Unheated • Electric • Hot Water • Steam
Max Install Height
14'
Installation
Exposed
Incremental Widths
3' to 14'

CHA

CHA Air Curtains

The CHA unheated air curtain has been tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA 220 and meets the criteria for use as an exception to the vestibule requirement in Climate Zones 3 and above. It is specifically designed to be dropped into the ceiling above customer entryways where a standard air curtain is not desired .

Heating
Unheated • Electric • Hot Water • Steam
Max Install Height
14'
Installation
Above Ceiling
Incremental Widths
3' to 12'

CED

CED Air Curtains

The Customer Entrance Door (CED) air curtain from Powered Aire is specially designed for high-traffic retail facilities where customer satisfaction is key. The CED creates a barrier to keep conditioned air inside the building and unconditioned/unwanted elements out. It also maximizes employee and customer comfort. The CED has a gentle airflow and its unique plenum design helps make it one of the quietest air curtains in the industry. The CED is capable of being used as an exception to vestibules, having met all the criteria set forth in various codes. It has also been tested in accordance with the ANSI/AMCA 220 Standard.

Heating
Unheated • Electric
Max Install Height
11'
Installation
Exposed
Incremental Widths
3' to 14'

MP

MP Air Curtains

The Mini-Power’s (MP) compact low-profile design is ideal for entrances where space is limited. The MP air curtain from Powered Aire has met all criteria to be used as an exception to vestibules as well as being tested in accordance with the ANSI/AMCA 220 standard. The MP model is often seen in toll booths (for fume control), zoos/amusements parks, food trucks, cannabis grow houses, restaurants (to separate smoking and nonsmoking sections) and offices.

Heating
Unheated • Electric • Hot Water • Steam
Max Install Height
10'
Installation
Exposed
Incremental Widths
30" to 10'