Activent Frequently Asked Questions Why do I need the Activent? An average home in North America has 9-12 rooms of which 2-4 rooms are typically being over heated or over cooled. Installing an Activent in these rooms helps eliminate this problem. How does the Activent work? The Activent is a battery powered wireless air register which regulates air flow into rooms. The homeowner sets the desired temperature in an Activent monitored room using the Remote Temperature Controller and the Activent louver system will maintain the desired temperature. It is designed for problem areas in a home that get too warm (or cold in A/C mode) when the heater is on. How many Activents can I install in my home? Activent is designed to be used in up to a third of a home's air registers. See User Manual for more details. Can I use Activents throughout my home? All forced air heating and air conditioning systems need to push air through the vents. Restricting too much air is not good for the system. By replacing up to 1/3 of the air registers with an Activent the forced air systems are still able to push air and not back-up the system. How long will the batteries last? Alkaline batteries are recommended for the Activent. These should last for a year or more. What sizes are available? The Activent is available in 4 popular sizes: - 4" x 10"
- 4" x 12"
- 4" x 14"
- 6" x 10"
At what frequency does the Remote Temperature Control and the Activent Louver System communicate? The Activent system is running at 315 MHz on an FM modulation transmission signal. The effective controllable distance is 12 meters. Is the Activent grill paintable? Yes, the grill is made of ABS plastic and may be painted by a professional painter. Will the Activent work under my wood floor vent cover? Yes. The Activent will fit under a wood floor grate provided the opening is the proper size. Some modifications might need to be made in the floor or to the wood grate. Where can I install the Activent? The Activent may be install in any ceiling, wall or floor vent. Size is the only limitation. | 
