Every summer, schools and after-school centers face heatwaves and extreme weather events. France experiences more than 50 days of extreme temperatures per year.
In classrooms and activity areas, children are particularly vulnerable: heat causes fatigue, drowsiness, and headaches, deteriorating their health and concentration capacity. Teachers and parents are legitimately concerned about students’ well-being during these heatwaves.
The IC range of evaporative air coolers, offered by OberA, provides a mobile, economical, and health-friendly solution to maintain a pleasant atmosphere, without requiring any work or causing pollution.
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Challenges Faced by Schools During Heatwaves
- Children and heatwaves: heat can lead to discomfort, headaches, and increased drowsiness. These physiological disturbances impair concentration and academic performance.
- Educational challenges: many after-school activities (workshops, outdoor excursions, games, etc.) must be adapted or canceled to protect children. Traditional fans (ceiling or mobile) are often insufficient and noisy in large rooms.
- Structural constraints: many schools are in old buildings where installing central air conditioning is impossible or very costly. The energy cost of air conditioning has skyrocketed (+250% in 3 years), making it no longer viable for school budgets.
- Indoor air quality: opening windows wide can let in outdoor dust and pollutants. OberA adiabatic coolers slightly humidify the air, thus capturing particles and allergens, improving indoor air quality.
To address these challenges, OberA offers natural and high-performance solutions: mobile evaporative air coolers, specially designed for schools and after-school facilities.
Unlike traditional air conditioners, these devices operate without a compressor or refrigerant gas. They reduce the temperature by several degrees while consuming up to 80% less energy than a conventional air conditioner.
Silent and easy to install, they diffuse a constant flow of fresh air without harsh drafts, preserving the calm of classrooms.
2. A Gentle, Mobile, and Child-Safe Solution
- Evaporative cooling operates without refrigerant gases, aggressive blowers, or dry air.
- The air is filtered, naturally humidified, and renewed, which improves indoor air quality.
- IC models are silent and suitable for continuous use in sensitive environments.
- No risk of irritation, condensation, or discomfort for children or educational staff.
OberA’s IC Range for Schools and After-School Facilities
The IC range from OberA has been adapted to meet the specific needs of educational and after-school environments. Each model is mobile, compact, and discreet: manufactured in France, this range offers quality and reliability that reassure teachers and parents.
IC 12
Perfect for small classrooms, activity rooms, or dormitories (up to 150 m²) with an airflow of 12,000 m³/h. Compact (70 L tank, 43 kg) and on wheels, it can be moved in an instant to quickly provide freshness where needed.
IC 22
Ideal for school cafeterias, multi-purpose halls, and large kindergarten sections (up to 250 m²) with 22,000 m³/h. Its 130 L tank and integrated UV lamp ensure optimal water hygiene. Lightweight (50 kg) and quiet, it effectively cools large spaces without disturbing activities.
IC 30
Designed for gymnasiums, covered playgrounds, or leisure centers accommodating many children (up to 400 m²) with 30,000 m³/h. It features a large 200 L tank for extended operation. Powerful (30,000 m³/h, 110 kg) yet discreet, it significantly lowers the temperature in large volumes without generating excessive noise.
These coolers create genuine cool islands in each room, lowering the indoor temperature by several degrees. A single IC unit may be sufficient to make a room pleasantly cool, or multiple units can be combined to cover an entire building.
| Model | Flow (m³/h) | Covered Area | Water Tank | Weight |
| IC 12 | 12,000 | up to 150 m² | 70 L | 43 kg |
| IC 22 | 22,000 | up to 250 m² | 130 L | 50 kg |
| IC 30 | 30,000 | up to 400 m² | 200 L | 110 kg |
Advantages and Practical Advice on Our Coolers
OberA coolers offer numerous benefits for schools:
- Energy Savings: in adiabatic mode, electricity consumption is very low. It is estimated that there are up to 80% energy savings compared to conventional air conditioning, which significantly reduces the establishment’s energy bill.
- Safety & Hygiene: these devices use no refrigerant gas or chemical products. The water in the tank is constantly sterilized by UV, ensuring purified, bacteria-free air.
- Modularity & Mobility: plug-and-play, each cooler connects to a 230 V outlet and can be moved as needed. No ductwork or plumbing installation is required, which is ideal for old or temporary buildings.
- Silence & Comfort: the diffused airflow is gentle and uniform, without sudden drafts. Sound levels (e.g., IC 22: 54–77 dB) remain moderate, allowing educational activities to proceed without disturbance.
- Concentration and Well-being: by maintaining a stable and pleasant temperature, these devices prevent thermal fatigue and improve students’ concentration. They thus contribute to a serene classroom environment, ensuring satisfaction for teachers, the educational staff, and parents.
Furthermore, adiabatic technology naturally improves indoor air quality. Water evaporation slightly humidifies the atmosphere, causing fine particles (dust, pollen, allergens) to fall to the ground.
This benefits students suffering from allergies or asthma.
We are a recognized company in the professional cooling sector: our products are Made in France and widely used in workshops and warehouses (hence their robustness). The satisfaction of our clients (schools, communities, businesses) testifies to the effectiveness of our solutions.
Originally designed for industry, this technology extends seamlessly and successfully to schools and after-school facilities.
Installation Tips for Our Coolers
Place the coolers in central rooms or near high-traffic areas (canteen, gymnasium, multi-purpose hall) to diffuse coolness effectively. Close blinds and shutters during the hottest hours and open them at night to benefit from the cooler outdoor air. According to the ministry’s heatwave plan, any cool room can become a refuge; thanks to their quick start-up, OberA units can thus transform each classroom into a cool island as soon as students arrive.
Key Takeaways
OberA’s range of mobile IC air coolers is an ideal solution for schools and after-school facilities. It combines safety, quality, and economy to effectively protect children and staff from the effects of heat.
Innovative and ecological, these devices embody OberA’s DNA. Contact our experts to make your establishment a comfortable space in all seasons.
