Unico, Inc.

manufacturing plant and corporate headquarters

Unico, Inc.
7401 Alabama Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63111
+1 800 527 0896 +1 314 481 9000
www.unicosystem.com

Unico, Inc. manufacturing plant and sub-assembly plant

Unico, Inc. is the leader in Small Duct High Velocity (SDHV) heating and cooling systems and other high-end HVAC systems.
The company manufactures all of its products in St. Louis MO, with over 200,000 square feet of modern manufacturing
plants. The company is well known for extensive use in older, architecturally unique homes and buildings as well as elite,
high end custom homes. The company is family owned and operated and sells in all 50 United States, all provinces of
Canada, and in over 28 countries around the world.

The Benefits Really Add Up

Introducing
The first and only multi-split product that combines
the best of ducted and ductless together
The iSeries allows you to combine the advantages of The Unico System
even temperatures, no drafts, better aesthetics along with
high wall units to help solve any design or construction challenge.
Heres how it works:
One outdoor unit can power both
ducted and ductless indoor units

or multiples of each

or just one of each

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA

U1218L-1EA2AX
U1218L-1EA2AX
IS18G050

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA
IS24MPB

IS30G080
IS30G110

IS12MPA

IS24G065

ADDING UP:
The Products

iSeries Outdoor Inverter Unit

A true multi split unit that can combine the best of ducted and ductless

The iSeries outdoor inverter units, which utilize state-of-the-art inverter technology, are the heart of the iSeries line.
These heat pump (can heat or cool) units range from one to four nominal tons and boast unsurpassed features
and benefits.

U1218L-1EA2AX

M2430BL1-EA2

IS30G080

IS36G110

IS12MPA
M3036CL1-A

IS24MPB

IS18G050

IS24G065

One outdoor unit, multiple indoor units made easy

Every iSeries outdoor unit has multiple refrigerant ports, so matching up a variety of indoor
units is simple and straightforward. Unlike other products, the iSeries is self-balancing and
easy to install, with no specialty equipment or expensive kits required, just the standard
tools of any HVAC technician.

M3036BL1-EA2

M2430CL1-A

Multiple refrigerant ports

make it easy to pipe and
connect multiple indoor units

It all adds up to more versatility, design flexibility and improved comfort for your customers.

Finally, one outdoor

unit that can control BOTH
ducted systems and high
wall splits together. The
drawing on these pages
shows you how a single
iSeries outdoor unit allows
you to provide heating and
cooling with Unico System
advantages in the main
house while also allowing
for heating and cooling of
room additions all off of
one outdoor unit.

ADDING UP:
Efficiency and Performance

Quiet Operation
The outdoor units run at a sound level of just 40dB, which
is no louder than the sound your refrigerator makes while
running.

NON STOP OPERATION

Zoning: Precise temperatures in precise areas an iSeries advantage

With the availability to have distinct, thermostatically
controlled zones in your home, you make sure that you
are only using the energy you need where you need it.
The Unico System ducted system can be easily zoned
for individual room control, and multiple systems off of
the same outdoor unit mean that the array of zoning
possibilities is virtually endless.
Added to this, a high wall unit can be easiliy added
again off of the same outdoor unit in areas outside
of the original contruction path, like room additions and
Florida rooms.

20

DEFROST
DYNAMIC
COLD DRAFT

STANDARD OPERATION LIMIT

OPERATION LIMIT

BYPASS

16.5
15

High SEER Ratings

Because of the inverter technology, the iSeries units will
be rated by AHRI at up to 20 SEER. This means the units
are incredibly energy efficient, saving you money.

-32C

-15C

+43C +50C

STANDARD DCI

DEFROST

CYCLE
INVERSION

Cold Draft Prevention

In cold weather, there are times when outdoor units
may need to defrost due to ice buildup. Usually, this
means a period of time where the indoor units blow
cold air or shut off completely, but with iSeries, the
revolutionary Cold Draft Prevention allows the outdoor
units to defrost while the indoor unit continues to run
and blow warm air, keeping you comfortable at all
times.

Adding Up: The Benefits of Unico System

Wide range of operating temperatures

The iSeries outdoor units have been tested and
successfully operated in extreme temperatures ranging
from -25F up to 120F, which speaks volumes to how
robust these units are. Compare this to standard heat
pump units which generally can only operate down to
approximately 5F.

Inverter Technology
Inverter Technology refers to the ability of the unit to
modulate the power from 10% to 130% of the nominal
value. The outdoor unit inverter is matched to EC motors
on the indoor units. The entire system efficiently delivers
cooling or heating to the conditioned space. Simply put,
this means that the unit rarely goes through on/off cycles
which are when traditional HVAC units use the most
power. In fact, in standby mode, the power consumption
is just one watt. Additionally, this also means that the unit
will reach normal operating conditions much faster, which
translates to reaching the indoor target temperature
much more quickly.

The Unico System more benefits than any other HVAC system now for multi-split application
When linked to the mutli-split iSeries, The Unico System
provides all the great benefits its known for:
Even room temperatures less than one degree variance
in a room
Draft-free outlets can be placed outside traffic areas
Fits into a tighter space just half the size of
conventional systems
Improved aesthetics our unobtrusive outlets fit in
anywhere

Heating options mean full hot water coil for comfortable heat
in the heart of winter
Slotted outlet

Round outlet

The iSeries works down to a temperature of -25F, so

no matter where you live, heating with this product is a
great, energy efficient option.
Additionally, the ducted portion of this product line, The
Unico System, allows you to use a hot water coil, making
moist, complete heat with low temperature hot water
supplied by a boiler, hot water heater, or air-to-water heat
pump.

In some areas, the addition of an in-line electric furnace

means getting a heating boost during those periods
when the temperature drops. This add-on heat can help
maintain your homes comfort during extreme weather
periods, but then shut themselves off during normal
operating conditions.

ADDING UP:
Technical Benefits
Introducing iSeries a partnership between
two innovative companies
In partnership with Italian manufacturer, Argoclima Sp.A., Unico is proud to introduce a new multi-split
linethe iSeries.
Intelligent Electronics
The control board on the outdoor inverter unit acts like
a server in a computer network. It operates each indoor
unit separately and controls each individual unit basedon
demand for heat or cooling.
Advanced Freeze Protection
There are several built in features that protect the unit
from freezing in cold climates. First, the unit has a heater
completely dedicated to prevent the compressor from
freezing. It also has freeze protection on the bottom plate
of the unit which also prevents the formation of ice.
Dynamic Cold Draft, an active protection system
preventing the emission of air that is noticeably colder
than ambient temperature during heating operation and
particularly during defrost stages.
Antifreeze, this protection system prevents the formation
of ice on the indoor unit heat exchanger when the system
is working in cooling mode and there are particular
temperature and humidity conditions.
iFEEL function, a comparative function that ensures
optimum temperature settings based on the values read
at the remote control sensor, the sensor in the indoor
unit and the resulting ambient temperature stratification
conditions, which are always different from one room to
another.
Intelligent air flap control, based on operating mode,
which when combined with the iFEEL function offers
the maximum in comfort to counter air temperature
stratification effects.
Heat exchangers in high quality copper/aluminium
with inorganic hydrophilic aluminium, which does not emit
odors and provides top performance in heat exchange
output and efficiency.

Control Box
Control box units
are designed and
built to be used
with SDHV (Small
Duct High Velocity)
indoor units. In
this way, they can
be integrated in
iSeries systems, like any other indoor units. This control
system brings a brand new feature for ducted indoor
units: automatic control of air flow rate, according to
indoor temperature set point. Why is this feature so
important? The amount of air flow is always adjusted
following the temperature difference between indoor
spaces and setpoint. The result of this type of precise
control is a very high level of comfort both in cooling and
in heating operation. Control box units have three main
components: main metal box, IR receiver and IR wireless
controller.

Can be connected to a variety of other home systems

The iSeries units can be connected to several other types
of home systems, including Domotic systems (Home
Automation) which makes it possible to get system alerts
in the event the unit completely shuts off. The iSeries units
can also be integrated into photovoltaic (solar) systems or
geothermal systems.
Can be connected to a wide range of indoor units,
including The Unico System and E Mix
The outdoor units are unlike any other outdoor unit by
making it incredibly easy to connect other products,
most notably the Unico System, but also the upcoming
E Mix which is a product that will make it possible for the
outdoor unit to create domestic hot water even in cooling,
an industry first. iSeries will be the ONLY product that can
connected to the E Mix.
Multi Directional
The remote control can be set to
control four different units in an
open space for unified control,
or customized according to
temperature, timer, operating
mode, and all other functions.

Thermostat or Remote Control

iSeries indoor mini-splits come
standard with a thermostat
remote control, which can also be
mounted to a wall like a standard
thermostat. The remote can be
programmed to control up to four
different units at once, providing
the ultimate control.
Compact and Lightweight
Installation of the indoor mini-split
units is made easy by the compact
design and light weight - The
larger of the two units measures
just 9Dx39Lx11H and weighs
only 26 pounds.

One to One

One for all

Efficiency at any capacity

Whether you need very little heating and cooling, or you need maximum on the coldest
and hottest stretches of the year, the iSeries efficiently meets your needs.
The iSeries works great, day in and day out, but some
days, you need less cooling or heating, and some days,
you need quite a bit more.
The iSeries can work its inverter technology so that when
you need very little, the outdoor and indoor units can
work in concert to use only 10% of the electrical power
needed to generate the light cooling or heating you need
to stay comfortable.
However, on those days where you need additional
heating or cooling to combat truly oppressive outdoor
conditions, the iSeries can ramp up to over 130% (for
short periods) of the energy required to deliver suitable
heating and cooling.
No other product on the market has this sort of dynamic
technology at work.

MODULATION

ON-OFF

0%

10%

100%

STANDARD DCI

130%

TURBO
manual

MODULATION

ON-OFF

0%

30%

100%

130%

ADDING UP:
Design Flexibility

IS24G065
IS12MPA

IS24MPB

The iSeries from Unico System has product match-ups for any project:
n More equipment match-ups than any product on the
market today
n Just four outdoor units allow for over 60 different
equipment combinations

n All units can be used residentially and commercially

n All units can work in mono-split or multi-split
configurations
n A range of high SEER ratings to qualify for local, state
and federal rebate programs

IS12MPA
IS24MPB

1S18G065

1S18G065

IS12MPA

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA

This is the complete line-up of all iSeries match-ups:

IS12MPA

1S18G065

1S18G065
IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS18G050
IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS12MPA
U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA
1S18G050

1S18G050

1S18G065
IS24MPB

IS30G080

IS12MPA

IS24MPB

1S18G050

1S18G050

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS24MPB

IS24G065

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS30G080

IS30G080

IS12MPA
IS24MPB

1S18G065

M2430BL1-EA2 &
M2430CL-A

IS12MPA

1S18G065
IS30G080

M2430BL1-EA2 &
M2430CL-A

IS30G080

IS12MPA
U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA

U1218L-1EA2AX
IS24MPB

1S18G065

1S18G065

IS24MPB
U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA
IS30G080

IS30G080

IS30G080

IS36G110
IS24MPB
U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA

IS24MPB
IS12MPA

IS30G080

IS30G080

M2430BL1-EA2 &
M2430CL-A

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS36G110

IS36G110

IS12MPA

IS24MPB

IS12MPA

U1218L-1EA2AX

M2430BL1-EA2 &
M2430CL-A
IS30G080

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS30G080

IS12MPA

IS36G110

IS12MPA

IS36G110

U1218L-1EA2AX
IS24MPB

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS24MPB
IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS30G080
IS30G080

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS24MPB
U1218L-1EA2AX
IS36G110

IS36G110

IS24MPB

IS12MPA

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS24MPB

IS12MPA
IS30G080

IS12MPA
U1218L-1EA2AX

M2430BL1-EA2 &
M2430CL-A

IS30G080

IS12MPA
IS36G110

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS36G110

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA

IS24MPB
U1218L-1EA2AX

IS30G080

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS12MPA
IS12MPA

IS12MPA
IS30G080

IS24MPB

IS36G110

IS12MPA
IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS30G080

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS36G110

IS12MPA

IS36G110

IS36G110
IS12MPA
IS24MPB
U1218L-1EA2AX

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA

IS24MPB

IS24MPB
U1218L-1EA2AX
U1218L-1EA2AX
IS36G110

IS12MPA

IS36G110

IS36G110

IS12MPA

IS36G110

IS12MPA

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA

U1218L-1EA2AX
IS24MPB

IS12MPA
IS12MPA

IS24MPB

IS24MPB
IS24MPB

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS36G110

IS24MPB

IS24MPB

IS36G110

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS24MPB

IS36G110

IS24MPB
IS36G110

U1218L-1EA2AX
U1218L-1EA2AX

U1218L-1EA2AX
U1218L-1EA2AX

U1218L-1EA2AX

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS24MPB

IS36G110

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS24MPB

IS36G110

IS24MPB
U1218L-1EA2AX
IS36G110

IS12MPA

IS12MPA
IS12MPA
IS24MPB
IS12MPA

IS36G110

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS12MPA

IS12MPA
IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS36G110
IS36G110

IS24MPB

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS12MPA

IS12MPA
IS24MPB

IS36G110

IS36G110

U1218L-1EA2AX

IS24MPB

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