Functional Fenestration Inc (FFI) has a wide range of motors for windows, skylights, and other vents for residential and commercial applications. FFI has been providing motorized window and skylight operators since 1987, and today is an expert and leader in the motorized ventilation market.
Applications: Power operators for motorized automation of windows, awning and hopper vents, curtain wall vents, storefront glazing, smoke evacuation, skylights, and other vents. For commercial and residential applications.
Compatible with many window and skylight brands.
Facilitating green building goals and energy conservation
- Featured at GreenBuild 2009 in Phoenix.
- Energy-conserving natural ventilation brings the outdoors in.
- Natural ventilation systems can dramatically reduce air conditioning and heating use.
- Operable windows and skylights add desirable fresh air and natural daylighting to schools, offices and homes.
- LEED credits for natural ventilation can be earned under Energy and Atmosphere, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design.
Key Features of Motorized Operator Systems
- Attractive, low profile UCS electric actuator systems combine a motor and operator in one unit.
- Easy installation, on sash, sill or wall.
- Can be concealed from view in frame or curtain wall.
- House-current AC and low-voltage DC versions available.
- UL-listed, UR-rated: all DC models of Vega and Quasar; AC versions pending. Vega and Quasar family models are self-adjusting.
- Durability is assured with stainless steel chains and a 2-year UCS warranty.
- UCS actuators are tested to 10,000 cycles.
- Parallel connection allows several vents to operate simultaneously.
- Can be wired in parallel, to one or more switches, or to building management systems.
- Motorized vents can serve as air intakes for smoke evacuation and fire control systems.
FFI has a wide range of UCS motorized actuators in stock, in AC and DC
including Vega, Quasar, Synchro-Vega, Synchro-Quasar, Quasar-L, Synchro-Quasar-L, and Supermaster.
Available system accessories include remotes, rain sensors, control panels, power supplies.
UCS Vega can operate a 4 foot tall window of up to 440 lbs, an 82” tall window up to 750 lbs, or a skylight up to 110 lbs. Download Vega Data Sheet. UCS Synchro-Vega is ideal for for wide vents that require 2 to 4 motors. Download Synchro-Vega Data Sheet.
UCS Quasar can operate a 4 foot tall window of up to 420 lbs, an 82” tall window up to 720 lbs, or a skylight up to 132 lbs. Download Quasar Data Sheet. UCS Synchro-Quasar is ideal for for wide vents that require 2 to 4 motors. Download Synchro-Quasar Data Sheet.
UCS Quasar-L is ideal for larger openings and can operate a 4 foot tall window of up to 264 lbs or an 82” tall window up to 451 lbs. Download Quasar-L Data Sheet. UCS Synchro-Quasar-L is ideal for for extra-wide vents that require 2 to 4 motors. Download Synchro-Quasar-L Data Sheet.
UCS Supermaster can operate a 4 foot tall window of up to 469 lbs, an 82” tall window up to 800 lbs, or a skylight up to 176 lbs. Suitable for smoke evac applications. Download Supermaster Data Sheet.
FFI has assisted numerous green building projects, with skylight, vent and window actuators for municipalities, universities and homes.
FFI is ready to help with data sheets, CAD files, installation guides, and more. Contact us at 800-677-0228 or Email.
Truth motors for skylight and window automation
FFI also has in-stock Sentry II WLS motors, which convert a sash with a Truth operator into a motorized window or skylight. The Sentry II HS motorizes heavy skylights of up to 160 lbs. Both have optional remote control.
More FFI Green Products
Many FFI products are also suitable for green building projects. FFI stainless steel lift-slide hardware and high-capacity tilt-turn window hardware allow you to create very large glazed openings, for passive solar heating, secure ventilation, and daylighting. FFI motorized actuators are suitable for passive solar design, stack ventilation and natural ventilation.
There is a clear line from choosing the best products to improving a building’s energy conservation. FFI is committed to products that support sustainability, to serve the future as well as present needs. We select products designed to last longer than average; for more than 10 years, FFI has promoted European hardware, from countries where homes, windows and doors are expected to endure for years to come. Indeed, FFI has many products with warranties that far exceed the competition, such as our 15-year warranty on stainless steel lift slide hardware, and 2-year warranty on UCS motors.
For FFI product details, please see our product catalog, and contact FFI Customer Service at 800-677-0228 or Email.
Links to green building resources
2009 Solar Decathlon Competition
FFI participated by donating motors and accessories to the University of Arizona team. Watch a video about their project
Commercial Building Tax Deduction Coalition
Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction.
U.S. Green Building Council
developer of the LEED Green Building Rating System.
Forest Stewardship Council
certification for wood products that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Passive Solar Design
Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun's energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces; a primer from greenbuilder.com.
FFI note: UCS motors can be programmed on a timer to open and close vents at optimal times to open and close vents.
US Department of Energy
general information on energy efficient windows and doors, passive solar heating, natural lighting, and more.
Natural Ventilation
horizontal pivot windows (awning and hopper windows) offer the highest ventilation capacity.
Natural Ventilation
stack ventilation and wind ventilation.
Mixed-mode Ventilation
using a mix of operable windows, stack ventilation, and HVAC ventilation as needed.
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