What are Make Up Air Units?

Make-up air units supply replacement air.

PROBLEM

Processes that exhaust air remove good air from the building.

SOLUTION

Make Up Air Units replace this exhausted air with fresh, clean air.

BONUS

Make-up air units can provide heat in the winter or air conditioning in the Summer for employee comfort.

APPLICATIONS

Make up air units are the best for commercial kitchens, industrial settings, manufacturing spaces, warehouses, public works buildings and anywhere where air is being pressurized, temperature and humidity levels need stabilizing or any situation that requires air exchange and treatment ventilation under pressure. 

Industrial
Kitchens

Warehouses
or Manufactures

Schools

PRODUCTS

Gas & Propane MUA units boast intermittent spark ignition systems with timed safety lockout and redundant valves. They are made from stainless steel, utilizing aluminum gas supply sections with non-clogging combustion baffles. All models meet the highest American National Standard/CSA Standards for Gas unit heaters and Gas fired duct furnaces. MUA units are ETL listed- including their Safety Control Boards. Both Gas and Propane models are 3 phase, 208 volt. In addition, they feature Commercial smoke detection Interlocks.

KEEP IT CLEAN

Make up air units will manage and monitor building pressure, air quality, and temperatures. They will defeat dangerous carbon monoxide build up and by-product backdraft. They will also assure worker health & safety, maintain air code compliance, reduce heat, reduce air costs, improve exhaust, address indoor pollution and eliminate process odors

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We care about air quality

HVACDIRECT.COM knows the HVAC industry inside & out. We know that commercial and industrial air treatment is complex, costly, and vitally important to each facility. We learned to select our products accordingly. Our customers’ needs and requirements are always at the forefront of our minds. We can quickly and easily meet your needs. If you need assistance with selecting the best system for you, please give us a call or fill out the online form.

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Gas

Propane

FAQ

What is a makeup air unit?
A Make-Up Air Unit is a system designed to replace, or “make-up” any air that is removed from your interior space by exhaust fans or other forced air replacement processes. A Rupp Air MUA pulls in and circulates fresh, tempered air from the outdoors, replacing all air that for industrial or commercial reasons cannot be recirculated safely.
These systems manage and monitor building pressure, Air Quality, and temperatures. They also defeat dangerous carbon monoxide build up and by-product backdraft. They assure worker health & safety, maintain air code compliance, reduce heat & air costs, improve exhaust and address indoor pollution, and eliminate process odors.
What are makeup air unit specifications?
Rupp models feature 15”, 20” & 24 “fans, ranging from 1000 CFM up to 6000 CFM strengths. They feature 5000 horsepower ratings and are 3 Phase/208 V systems. Ruud makes both Gas & Propane versions.
Here is a link, as an example, of all tech specs for the 24” fan, 6000 cfm model:
https://hvacdirect.com/media/pdf/Modular-Installation-Manual.pdf
Why choose a Rupp Air make up air unit?
At HVACDIRECT we choose our partners very carefully. We look for reputation, our experiences with their products, our customers feedback and most of all the facts. Rupp has been a leader in both Commercial & industrial MUA systems and technology for over 30 years. From fans, heaters, Exhaust systems, ductwork and sophisticated air replacement HVAC systems-Rupp does it all. No job is too big or too complex for these systems.
Why choose HVACDirect for your make up air unit needs?
HVACDIRECT.COM has years of experience across all manner of HVAC needs-from Commercial & Industrial operations to homeowner’s woodshops, paint operations or range hood needs. We understand that our customers need options and affordable, reliable systems. We know that Rupp is a long-standing, respected manufacturer with solid warranties and a reputation for rugged, efficient systems. Our experience tells us we can rely on their standards and commitment to our partnership and our customers needs and expectations. We make sure you can be confident and informed throughout every order-start to finish!

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Proven
MUA record
of success

We provide flexible and highly reliable make-up air units for various industries. We have assisted engineers, installers, contractors, HVAC suppliers, building supervisors, etc. Our products are used in a vast array of commercial and industrial applications. We are ready to configure a high-performance MUA unit to fit your needs.