HRU ECO 4 Installer manual
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1. After some time the intake fan will turn at minimum speed and the frost valve will be reopened to check whether the risk of freezing has passed If the outside temperature rises the above measures are taken in reverse order until the risk of freezing has passed The resident always determines the air volume that is discharged The frost valve can be easily removed from the top of the HRU ECO 4 without tools Push the frost valve open into the unit using four fingers against each other with fingernail side up Make sure your thumb presses the black foam outside the unit between the valve housing and the adjacent nozzle Carefully pull the valve housing upwards while sliding it in the horizontal direction of the nozzle The motor and other bypass parts can now be inspected The servomotor can be replaced if required by uncoupling the connector and unscrewing the two Phillips screws Important Make sure nothing is ever placed on top of the frost valve This would hinder the proper operation of the frost protection 2 5 Specifications Power Current Voltage Cos phi Thermal W A V efficiency 1 Mode 3 High mode Los 200 Mode 3 High mode 275 325 Mode 3 Maximum mode 325 Values to be entered in the EPC calculation according to NEN 5128 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 The thermal efficiency of the HRU ECO 4 has Weight 24 kg 1 kg been determined by TNO at 962. 2 reference Dimensions mm a mm number TNO MEP 2002KTW 534 477 mm D Duct diameter 150 mm inner and Other technical data 180 mm outer Temperature efficiency 96 2 measured according Condensation discharge with qual mass flows to NEN 5138 diameter 40 mm outer Supply voltage 230 V 5 Degree of protection IP31 Frequency 50 Hz Filter classification EU3 2 6 Capacity Graph Capacity qv dms s 400 350 Power input W 300 Static pressure Pst Pa Capacity qv m h 1 2 3 4 5 6 Input power 7 power minimal 8 power low 9 power medium 40 power high 225 m h _ 11 power high 275 m h _ 42 power max 325 m h 2 7 Sound Data Sound level Lw A Mi dB A dB dB dB dB dB dB dB 4 9 4 5 9 3 75 20 sos 452 342 321 206 me 181 56 93 so s0 465 466 449 463 448 409 304 251 14 225 100 225 150 550 536 487 530 538 489 487 386 295 275 100 57 5 275 150 585 618 504 568 567 525 518 434 384 325 100 60 5 586 504 589 581 547 537 456 337 Radiation 325 150 Sound level Lw A aa a Pe dB A dB dB dB dB dB dB dB 25 20 205 462 197 226 152 103 71 43 00 75 20 285 467 288 550 254 223 121 47 es 150 80 425 459 373 469 400 370 306 151 125 225 160 495 470 418 55
3. 3 position switch HRS 3 LN 230V 50Hz 14 4 Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning Grilles without Filters Grilles without filters can be taken out of the duct opening twist to the left Before you clean the grille in warm water with detergent remove the foam plastic ring After cleaning the grille can be replaced in the duct opening with a twist to the right Always make sure you replace a grille in the same room The filters For the user maintenance is limited to cleaning the filters In order to safe guard the proper functioning of the unit the filters will have to be cleaned or replaced on an annual basis This may differ per situation depanding on the environmental pollution from industry or traffic and also activities within the dwelling Replace the filters in this order Take the power cable out of the socket or switch off the current at the main switch e Pull the filter holders out of the unit Remove the old filter from the filter holder e Clean the old filter or take the new one from the packaging filters can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner e Place the new filter in the filter holder e Push the filters back into the unit e Put the power cable back in the socket Insect Filter Once a year the mosquito filter must be cleaned The occupant can do this him herself First remove the power cable Remove the yellow cap at the top of the unit Now insert the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner into the hole
4. Turn the printed circuit board module and pull the connector from the frost protection sensors and the connector from the bypass These are the connectors to the cables that are led through the black foam synthetic housing The hard synthetic plate including the fans power supply and control can now be separated from the black foam synthetic housing The fans can now be removed Remove the cable seal from the hole Disconnect the connector from the printed circuit board Loosen the four M4 nuts Remove the fan including the vibration dampers from the motor plate and pull the cable with the connector through the hole in the motor plate The fan is now ready for cleaning or replacement Follow the instructions in reversed order to remount the fans Pull the cable with the connector through the corresponding opening in the motor plate Put the ventilator in position by pushing the studs of the four vibration dampers through the motor plate Add a blocker ring to every vibration damper This prevents loosening through vibration Fasten the four M4 nuts Add the cable seal Connect the connector to the printed circuit board Attention The upper fan should be connected to the lower connector The lower fan should be connected to the upper connector The frost protection does not function if this is the other way around Reconnect the frost protection sensors connector and the bypass connector Refer to Section 4 5 above for instructions
5. connected to the extract terminals located in kitchens utilities bathrooms and en suites needs to be inspected every 3 years and cleaned every 6 years Cleaning of the Fasten the two nuts on the bottom of the unit If the sealing disk is not attached to the front door it should be placed against the heat exchanger Put the front door back by pushing it horizontally into the hole Turn the front 90 degrees clockwise until the front door is vertically in the unit Place the feeder cable in the wall socket The HRU ECO 4 is ready for use Replacement heat exchangers are available from Heatrae Sadia grille and ducting can be carried out with a damp cloth 4 4 Motor Module F All moving parts except the bypass and the frost protection are located in the motor module The motor module can be replaced or repaired outside the unit in case of malfunction The motor module consists of a hard synthetic plate The fans and the control are mounted on this plate This hard synthetic plate is jammed in the black synthetic foam housing Follow these instruc tions for replacing the motor module Isolate the product from the electrical supply Remove the communication cables from the unit connectors Remove the filters and the heat exchanger as described in Section 4 2 p 15 A Disconnect the electric cable from the bypass frost valve motor This has to take place near the supply fan Slide the motor module from the unit while holdi
6. on connecting the printed circuit board 4 6 Control Printed Circuit Board The control does not require maintenance An overview of the functions of the critical parts is provided to help solve the problem in the event of malfunction Se SS eS Feeder cable connector Glass fuse T2A 250 V 20 x 5 mm Potentiometer balance Potentiometer low speed Potentiometer high speed Dipswitch VKK 1 and AWW 2 VKK not for UK market Connector I2C Connector control printed circuit board 17 S 14 Y Y j 2d ao PIN 1 Q 44 il 4 a s 33 Sie as j Na tea oN LA 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Troubleshooting Work Method The following table contains a list of possible problems Each problem is followed by a number This is the number of the possible cause of the problem This number can be used to find the possible cause in the table of causes Each cause is also followed by a number This is the number of the possible solution Follow the instructions specified in the table 5 2 Table of Possible Problems No Possible Problem Number of Cause 2 Tre duotisieakingwaie fee 7 18 5 3 Table of Causes No Possible Problem Number of Solution 5 The fost protection is ate 6 y o 6 The condensation discharge has not been connected 7 lt 7 The condensation discharge is logged 8 The ducts have not been insulated thermally or are not damp proot e A roof l
7. when the timer button is pressed The timer automatically switches the ventilation unit to low mode after the time has elapsed The RTF unit comes with a 5 core cable Live Neutral and Earth To be fitted on a 3 amp fuse if on the main ring circuit or on the 5 amp lighting circuit The time setting depends on the number of times the timer button is pressed consecutively e Press the timer button once to set the ventilation unit to high mode for 10 minutes e Press the timer button twice to set the ventilation unit to high mode for 20 minutes e Press the timer button three times to set the ventilation unit to high mode for 30 minutes If the operation switch is used by choosing mode 1 2 or 3 while the timer is in operation the timer is switched off and the ventilation unit operates in the chosen mode The radio frequency operation does not require ad ditional cabling The range of the RFT operation switch transmitter is 100 metres in a free field The distance at which the RFT operation switch can function properly depends on the obstacles interfering ith the RFT signal i e the walls and floors between the RFT operation switch and the receiver pausa HRU ECO 4 _ 3 9 Hard Wired 3 Position Switch N dia The HRU ECO 4 can be operated using L the 3 position switch HRS 3 Step one is used at night step two during the day 3 a when there are people at home and step three when cooking showering or bathing h 2i Ki
8. 50 Hz a c system Do not expose the appliance to the weather rain sun etc Do not place objects on top of the appliance Regularly inspect the appliance for visible defects If any faults are found contact Heatrae Sadia immedi ately The appliance must only be installed by a professionally qualified person Ensure that the electrical system to which the appliance is connected complies with applicable standards Use a multi polar switch with a minimum contact gap of 3 mm to install the appliance The appliance should be switched off at the main switch if The appliance does not function correctly Cleaning the outside of the appliance The appliance is not to be used for any length of time Be careful to avoid damaging the electric circuit Do not use the appliance to control activation of water heaters room heaters etc nor should it discharge into the flues of any such appliances Ensure that the appliance discharges into a single duct dedicated to this product which is routed to the outside The air to be extracted from the dwelling must be clean i e free of grease soot chemical and corrosive agents explosive or flammable mixtures Keep the appliance intake and outlet grilles free to ensure optimum airflow at all times To ensure that the installation complies with the applicable CE Directives the electric connections of the heat recovery unit HRU ECO 4 should be installed according to the applicable standards The dev
9. 7 476 452 377 253 143 225 150 505 468 432 536 404 441 359 270 189 75 15 525 100 565 472 447 614 635 499 435 351 108 25 150 57 0 486 465 606 549 506 445 363 206 Sound level Lw A dB A dB dB dB dB dB dB dB 20 iso so ses 500 519 567 s49 s13 489 362 229 22 100 653 507 560 644 e56 586 575 aro 336 25 iso 660 614 507 647 655 ser soi 450 355 Cons Cars 100 605 521 572 680 coe 624 611 ser 301 25 100 325 180 2 8 Dipswitches VKK dipswitch not for UK market Dipswitch must be set OFF AWW dipswitch VKK 1 AWW 2 3 Installation Regulations 3 1 Installation Requirements The HRU ECO 4 should be installed following the general and local safety and installation regulations and the instructions in this manual The HRU ECO 4 should be located on a suitable wall The HRU ECO 4 requires 230 V 50 Hz mains voltage The tolerance for the mains voltage is 5 If fitted on the ring main the unit needs to fitted with a 3 Amp fuse A two pole isolating switch with a minimum contact gap of 3 mm must be fitted The feeder cable is 1 5 m long and the connection is located at the left side of the unit If the unit is assembled backwards this connection is at the right side of the unit The ducts should be of the correct dimensions The ducts to and from the exterior sho
10. Be a PADA HRU ECO 4 Installer manual 711 Table of contents 1 General Information 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Warranty and Liability 1 3 Safety 2 Technical Information 2 1 General Description 2 2 Description of Parts 2 3 Dimensional Sketch 2 4 Bypass and Frost Protection 770000000 2 5 Specifications 2 6 Capacity Graph 2 7 Sound Data 2 8 Dipswitches 3 Installation regulations 3 1 Installation Requirements 3 2 Check Upon Delivery 3 3 Turning the unit 3 4 Mounting the Unit 3 5 Duct Connections 3 6 Connecting the Condensation Discharge 3 7 Capacity Settings 3 8 Control using RFT Switch 3 9HardWired3PositonSwitth AAA 3 10 Registration of the RFT Operation Switch 4 Maintenance 4 1 Filters 4 2 Heat Exchanger Service 4 3 Maintenance of Ducting 4 4 Motor Module 4 5 Fans 4 6 Control Printed Circuit Board 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Operation Troubleshooting 5 2 Table of Possible Faults 5 3 Table of Causes 5 4 Table of Solutions 6 Spares E oO 0800009 9 0 O1 10 10 11 11 13 13 14 14 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 1 General Information 1 1 Introduction This installer manual was compiled for the installation and maintenance of the supplied Heatrae Sadia recovery unit HRU ECO 4 which includes the following types HRU ECO 4 House HRU ECO 4 Apartment The objectives of this installer manual are to e Ensure optimum safety during installation and use e Ensu
11. Rise Building supports Mo Exhaust to atmosphere 3 5 Duct Connections The HRU ECO 4 is delivered as standard with the motor module at the left Diagram 1 shows the duct connections for the standard version Place holder for Filterholders user manual Diagram 2 shows the duct connections for the turned version Electrical conections All exhaust and supply air connections have an internal diameter of 150 mm and external Aa OUND oa OS Extract f Low Rise Building 180 mm The connections can be used to x 1 attach modular rigid ducting and insulated a x be x ISCharge E flexible aluminium ducts and accessories Diagram 2 turned version Each connection is provided with an illustra tion that shows the direction and source of the air 11 A A A A E 30 30 y x x a 2 a Le 00 ite 00 30 30 y 30 420 lt y o o Y y Es y fi 5xo5mm 300 ae 180 gt 5xg5mm 480 l lt gt Standard version Turned version Suction of Fresh Outside Air This nozzle is used for the intake of outside air This duct should be thermally insulated and damp proof to prevent condensation on the outside of the duct Discharge to Outside This nozzle is used for the discharge of air This duct should be thermally insu lated and damp proof to prevent condensation on the inside and outside of the duct If venting to the roo
12. and turn on the vacuum cleaner This way the vacuum cleaner removes any mosquitoes and suchlike present Replace the yellow cap and switch the unit on again 4 2 Heat Exchanger Service The long term efficiency of the heat exchanger may decrease due to the insulation effect of contamination that got through the filters How often the heat exchanger should be cleaned depends on the maintenance of the filters The heat exchanger will need inspecting and cleaning every 6 years The heat exchanger can be cleaned as follows Remove the filters from the unit as described in Section 4 1 above e Unscrew the two nuts at the bottom of the unit but make sure the nuts remain on the bolt Remove the heat exchanger from the unit by pulling the clamping strip This action causes friction because the unit has to be as leak proof as possible Hold the bottom of the unit to ensure it stays against the wall Use the clamping strip to carry the heat exchanger Do not use the green surfaces to carry it AU DN The heat exchanger may leak condensation This is normal and is not a problem e Rinse the heat exchanger using a soap solution Slide the heat exchanger back into the unit without tilting it The green surface should be parallel to the edge of the housing Slide the filters into the unit until the filter no longer protrudes from the surface of the heat exchanger 15 4 3 Maintenance of Ducting It is our recommendation that the ducting
13. ation and or maintenance The use of parts which have not been supplied by Heatrae Sadia or their approved resellers 1 3 Safety General Safety The HRU ECO 4 heat recovery unit has been designed for integration into a ventilation installation WARNING Do not use this appliance for functions other than those described in the booklet After removing the appliance from its packaging ensure that it is complete and undamaged If in doubt contact Heatrae Sadia Do not leave the packaging within reach of children or the infirm Certain fundamental rules must be observed when using any electrical appliance including a never touch appliances with wet or damp hands b never touch appliances while barefoot c do not allow children to use the appliance without supervision d supervise infirm persons when using the appliance Store the appliance out of the reach of children and infirm persons if you decide to disconnect it from the power supply and no longer use it Do not operate the appliance in the presence of inflammable substances or vapours alcohols insecticides petrol etc CAUTION The following general instructions are important eh S Follow the safety instructions to prevent fan damage and personal injuries Maintenance instructions must be followed to prevent damage and or excessive wear and tear The specifications in this manual may not be modified The fans may not be modified The motor module is only suitable for a 230 V
14. ation discharge piping is located at the bottom of the HRU ECO 4 Connect this properly to prevent damage to the unit by condensation The exterior diameter of the glued joint of the supplied condensation discharge coupling is 40 mm All other materials are to be procured elsewhere This condensation discharge can be mounted to a hose column using a glued joint A hose with an inner diameter of at least 20 mm should be mounted Make sure that the hose is placed sufficiently deep into the air trap at least 30 mm below water level Cut the end of the hose diagonally The condensation discharge can also be connected using PVC house waste water material A provision to be able to refill the air trap should be added in that case Pour water into the air trap and check the condensation discharge for leakage Make sure that the air trap is not completely glued together to allow for the cleaning of the air trap Also insulate the condensate drain if the unit is mounted outside the thermal envelope of the building to prevent freezing 3 7 Capacity Settings The standard version of the plastic connection cover of the HRU ECO 4 has two potentiometers for the low mode and the high mode respectively These are used to determine the ventilation capacity for the low mode and the high mode The medium mode is set to the arithmetic average of the low mode and the high mode As standard the high mode is set to 225 m h The ventilation volume may only be increased
15. ead through has been applied which is not rain tight thermally 10 insulated or damp proof 5 4 Table of Solutions Possible Solution or Explanation 1 Check whether the wall socket has supply voltage and repair if required Check the operation of the unit Check whether the plug has been fitted correctly to the unit connector Check the operation of the unit Remove the motor module refer to Section 4 3 p 16 Check the other parts to find the cause of the triggering of the fuse Correct any defects and replace the fuse T2A 250 V 20 x 5 mm Check the operation of the unit 4 Remove the motor module refer to Section 4 3 p 16 Check whether the fan connector had been fitted correctly to the printed circuit board Check the operation of the unit 5 Remove the motor module refer to Section 4 3 Check whether the connector of the intake fan has not been exchanged with the connector of the discharge fan chapter 4 5 p 17 Check the operation of the unit problems When the outside temperature rises again the intake fan will automatically be switched on This is not a fault 2 Switch the control of the intake fan off in case of very low outside temperature to avoid frost 7 Moisture may enter the heat exchanger due to differences in air temperature This is normal Connect the condensation discharge Insulate the ducts thermally and make sure they are damp proof 8 Remove the obstacle in the condensation discharge Use a rai
16. eezing internally during the winter The operation of the frost protection is fully automatic Frost Protection Operation The air discharged from the house is used to heat up the fresh air coming from outside The air in the heat exchanger therefore cools down During a period of frost the frost protection ensures that the heat exchanger in the unit cannot freeze If the temperature of the discharge air in the heat exchanger nears freezing the device will open the frost valve at the top of the unit regularly and take in warm air from the area in which the unit is located This warm air is mixed with the cold air coming from outside At the same time the intake fan will turn faster the fan is revved up to ensure the volume of fresh outside air remains the same The pre heating of the fresh cold outside air ensures that the warm air discharged from the home does not have to warm the cold outside air too much The temperature of the discharge air in the heat exchanger thus remains safely above freezing Should the outside air temperature become even lower the intake fan will turn more slowly the fan is revved down until it reaches a minimum If the temperature drops even further the discharge fan will be revved up and the intake fan will keep turning at the minimum rate If the outside temperature drops to an extreme low the intake fan will be turned off but the discharge fan will remain in operation The frost valve will also be closed
17. f we recommend using a lead through for the roof that does not allow condensation or rain to enter If this is not the case the parts of the duct system between the discharge nozzle and the lead through in the roof should be water tight The unit discharges any condensed water through the condensation discharge Supply to Home in Low Rise Building Heated air is supplied to the home through this nozzle The connection is at the bottom for a low rise building unit The supply nozzle for a high rise build ing unit is not used The silencer duct should be added to the supply duct to the home to achieve the optimum comfort level in the home 12 Supply to Home in High Rise Building The connection is at the top for a high rise building unit The supply nozzle for a low rise building is not used Return from Home for Low Rise and High Rise Buildings These nozzles are used for the air sucked from the home The ducts do not require thermal insulation unless the unit is mounted outside the thermal envelope of the building These two nozzles are connected internally The selection of one of the two nozzles for the return air connection is therefore open to the installer for both the low rise and high rise buildings It is also possible to use both nozzles which has a positive influence on the resistance of the duct system The red cap is used to close off the unused nozzle 3 6 Connecting the Condensation Discharge The condens
18. ge The cooling of the discharged air flow in the heat exchanger may cause condensation The heat exchanger has a catch tray for the condensation which must be connected to the waste water system Heat Exchanger This counterflow heat exchanger consists of triangular channels Each channel is therefore surrounded by three channels which flow in the opposite direction This special construction contributes to an average tem perature efficiency of over 91 The efficiency depends on air volume 2 3 Dimensional Sketch Defrost valve Fresh air intake from atmosphere Acces to clean bypass filter Exhaust Air filters to dwelling Supply to dwelling high building Extract Electronical from dwelling connections Supply to dwelling low rise building Detail cross section suspention scale 1 1 Left hand side view Right side view Back side view Bottom view 2 4 Bypass and Frost Protection Bypass The heat recovery unit HRU ECO 4 is delivered as standard with a fully integrated bypass valve This valve is fully automatic The bypass ensures that the air from outside is fed around the heat exchanger It seals the path to the heat exchanger completely The return air flow still passes through the heat exchanger The fresh outside air is therefore not heated but blown directly into the home This is an advantage on hot sum mer nights In these circumstances the outside air is often cooler t
19. han the air within the home In bypass mode the returning air is filtered but the intake air is not The purpose of the bypass is to ventilate the house without transferring heat This is only desirable when the following conditions are met The inside temperature is higher than desired The inside temperature is higher than the outside temperature The outside temperature is higher than approximately 19 C for a sufficient time how long the bypass stays on depends on the exact outside temperature The outside temperature and the inside temperature are measured in the HRU ECO 4 The development of the temperatures allows the fan to recognise a summer day The bypass will be closed automatically as soon as one of these conditions is no longer met The power with which the bypass valve discharges heat depends on the temperature of the air inside and the temperature of the air outside It also depends on the air volume discharged by the HRU ECO 4 The rule of thumb for the HRU ECO 4 is to discharge 50 W thermal power per degree of temperature difference at 150 m3 h medium mode If the inside temperature is 25 C and the outside temperature is 15 C 500 W will be discharged in the medium mode Frost Protection The heat recovery unit HRU ECO 4 is delivered as standard with frost protection The frost protection consists amongst other things of a unique frost valve integrated at the top of the unit This protection prevents the unit from fr
20. ible damage The condensation coupling and the user manual should be included in the box 3 3 Turning the Unit The HRU ECO 4 is delivered as standard with the motor module at the left The unit can be easily turned without using tools before it is mounted if this is preferable with regards to the position of the duct system If the unit does not require turning please continue with the instructions in Section 3 4 p 11 If the unit does require turning follow the instructions below 10 Remove the filters holders 1 Turn the front door 2 with bayonet catch 90 degrees anticlockwise and remove it Turn the bayonet catch at the rear 90 degrees anticlockwise as well and remove it Move the front plate 2 with your right hand without turning it to the other side and correctly place the plate by pressing the edge under the black edge of the housing This is easiest when the unit is flat on the floor Make sure the floor surface is level to ensure the aluminium casing is not damaged Place the front door at the new front of the unit Refer to the picture Turn the front door 90 degrees clock wise until it is vertical Make sure that the round foam disk is in place in the hole against the heat exchanger between the front door and the exchanger e Place the bayonet catch in the new back in the same way Make sure that the foam disk between the heat exchanger and the bayonet catch is in place The unit has been turned and is ready fo
21. ice has to be assembled safe to touch This means that under normal operation no one can come near any turning parts without a deliberate action such as e Disassembly of the casing with appropriate tools e Taking out the heat exchanger after disassembling the casing e Removing the motor module after disassembling the casing Safety Measures The HRU ECO 4 has been designed and constructed such that it is impossible to come into contact with moving parts or parts under voltage when the system is used in a normal way and without deliberate action e The HRU ECO 4 meets the legal requirements for electrical devices The following safety measures should be taken into account Before starting maintenance activities always electrically discharge the device by isolating the product from the power supply e Use appropriate and suitable tools e Only use the device for an application for which it was designed as indicated in Section 1 2 Warranty and liability p 3 4 2 Technical information 2 1 General Description The purpose of the HRU ECO 4 is optimum ventilation of homes with minimal energy loss Air is extracted from the kitchen bathrooms ensuites utility rooms and the toilet and if required from a storage room Air is supplied to the bedrooms and living room The volumes of air are specified in the Building Regulations Part F1 Means of Ventilation ADF The total volume of air extracted and supplied is equal The air fl
22. n tight thermally insulated and damp proof roof lead through Close off the unused nozzle using a cap Mount the sound insulation duct Synchronise the valves using the air balance calculation Replace the 3 position mode switch Ensure the unit is mounted on a wall with a mass of at least 200 kg m 19 6 Spares 05 as D 62 D 5 6 L 95607722 95615088 95607723 PCB Set Sensors not shown 95605905 Frost Valve 20 Notes 21 Notes 22 23 HEATRAESADIA SMARTER CLEANER WARMER 24 HEATRAE SADIA HEATING Hurricane Way Norwich NR6 6EA www heatraesadia com SERVICE 0844 8711535 SERVICE FAX 0844 8711528 EMAIL heatraesadiaservice heateam co uk 36006182 issue 01
23. ng the housing to ensure the unit stays mounted on the wall Follow the instructions in reverse order to remount the motor module 16 Slide the motor module into the ventilation unit Push the casing a little outwards to make it easier to slide the motor module into the unit The motor module will encounter some resistance when it is at approximately 3 cm from the fully inserted position Press the motor module a little outwards from the inside of the unit Slide the motor module until the edge of the housing is level with the module Reconnect the bypass cable and the connector Position the heat exchanger Fasten the two nuts on the bottom of the unit Place the filters Place the sealing disk Mount the front door Connect the communication cables Place the feeder cable in the wall socket The unit is now ready for use 4 5 Fans The unit has two energy saving direct current motors The fans have a permanent magnet motor and therefore the required energy supply is minimal The blades are robust and bent backwards The shape of the blades ensures the fan is less susceptible to long term contamination The maintenance frequency for the cleaning of the blades is normally once every six years but this depends on the maintenance of the filters Follow these instructions to assemble and disassemble the fans Remove the two screws which secure the printed circuit board module to the motor module Remove the insulation plate
24. ows are completely separated and filtered The energy of the discharge air is transferred to the fresh air supply at a high efficiency of approximately 91 Condensation can be caused by the discharged air This must be discharged through the waste water drain The HRU ECO 4 can be operated from for example the kitchen using an RFT switch Correct application of the ventilation system creates an optimum healthy and comfortable home climate with minimum energy use 2 2 Description of Parts The most important parts of the HRU ECO 4 are the following Casing The patented casing consists of an aluminium casing construction that clasps the synthetic inner parts around the heat exchanger This cre ates an optimum leak proof construction The front and back of the heat exchanger are sealed by a soft synthetic disk with a bayonet catch The front of this disk is integrated into the front door The colour of the casing construction is RAL 9002 the colour of the front panel is RAL 5014 and the colour of the front door is RAL 9002 The total unit weighs approxi mately 25 kg Compartmentalisation Section The internal construction for the distribution of the separate air flows is the compartmentalisation section This compartmentalisation section consists of four high quality polypropylene parts and is completely recyclable The result of the shape and material of the separate compartments is maximum thermal isolation and minimum internal air leaka
25. r assembly The front is now the rear and vice versa The electrical connections are now located at the right of the unit 3 4 Mounting the Unit Exhaust to atmosphere Extract from dwelling Fresh air intake from atmosphere Frost protection valve The HRU ECO 4 is delivered as standard Supply to dwelling r with a mounting set The mounting materials High Rise Building are to be procured elsewhere The location of the drill holes is indicated in the drawing The edge of the mounting set corresponds with the centrelines of the ducts The notch at the bottom of the mounting set indicates place holder for the location of the condensation discharge user manual left for the standard unit and right for the turned unit Filterholders Electrical conections 7 e Determine the exact location for the Suay to dwelling a unit keeping the mounting require Low Rise Building q Extract from ments in mind Condensation dwelling e Attach the mounting set to the wall us discharge y f Diagram 1 standard version ing appropriate mounting material e Place the unit on the lower supports and push the unit against the wall at the top in such a way that the mounting strip fits into the unit Fresh air intake f t h rost protection valve Lower the unit until the lower part of the A ao Supply to dwelling PE unit is supported by the mounting set Extract from dwelling High
26. re thorough maintenance e Provide reference material in the event of a failure Although this manual was created with great care no rights can be derived from it These products are in continuous development Heatrae Sadia reserve the right to modify this manual without prior notice Compliance with Building Regulations The 2010 Edition of the U K Building Regulations Approved Document F1 Means of Ventilation applicable in England and Wales details 4 clearly defined systems of ventilation to dwellings System 4 Continuous mechanical extract with heat recovery MVHR is complied with by the new HRU ECO 4 ultra high efficiency whole house heat recovery ventilation system System 4 Continuous Mechanical Supply amp Extract with Heat Recovery requires a minimum high rate in each wet room to be achieved kitchens 13 l s and both utilities and bathrooms 8 l s sanitary only 6 l s The minimum low rate is calculated by taking the number of bedrooms in the dwelling and applying the l s value from Table 5 1b In addition the rate should be no less than 0 3 l s per m of internal floor area all storeys plus for each additional occupant over and above the anticipated two for the first bedroom and one for each of the others a further 4 I s must be added to the extract rate Also there is an addition of an allowance to be calculated for air infiltration The system provides quiet uninterrupted extract ventilation from the dwelling
27. removing warm stale air via all of the wet rooms creating a permanent air path through the property from the dry habitable rooms Air drawn into the property by the fan is routed through an integral high efficiency synthetic heat exchanger where warmth from the extracted air is transferred to the incoming fresh air before it is supplied to the habitable rooms In employing this type of system there is no need to install background ventilators in the dwelling an ideal solution to noisy sites 1 2 Introduction Warranty The HRU ECO 4 warranty is valid for 2 years after installation date The warranty does not apply to Disassembly and assembly costs Faults which are in the opinion of Heatrae Sadia caused by incorrect treatment negligence or an accident Faults that have been caused by repairs or intended repairs by third parties without authorisation from Heatrae Sadia If the appliance does not function correctly or develops a fault contact Heatrae Sadia immediately Ensure that only genuine spares are used for any repairs Liability The HRU ECO 4 was designed for balanced ventilation systems for both high rise and low rise dwellings He atrae Sadia is not liable for any other type of application that has not been discussed and approved by them Heatrae Sadia is not liable for any damages caused by Improper use Normal wear and tear Not following the instructions in this manual concerning safety oper
28. uld be thermally insulated and damp proof Insulate all ducts and also the condensate drain if the unit is mounted outside the thermal envelope of the building The HRU ECO 4 should be mounted on a wall with a wall mass of at least 200 kg m The supplied silencer D 180 mm L 50 cm should be added to the supply duct to the home to achieve the optimum comfort level in the home The HRU ECO 4 has a condensation discharge that should be connected to the house waste system Refer to Section 3 6 p 13 The HRU ECO 4 has to be mounted vertically and level due to the catch tray The HRU ECO 4 should be accessible for service and maintenance work Make sure there is 500 mm open space at the front of the unit This means that a distance of a metre from the wall should be available at the location where the unit is to be placed That space is required to be able to slide the service module the heat exchanger and the filters out of the unit The bottom of the unit and the electrical connections at the side should also be accessible for service work 3 2 Check Upon Delivery Check the unit upon delivery to discover any faults prior to assembly This ensures the unit can be easily exchanged without requiring additional work Check whether the name plate data and the sticker on the box are correct before removing the packaging Take the unit carefully out of the box The unit can best be placed on the nozzles at the bottom or top Check the unit for vis
29. using the trimmer if and when the required air volume is not attained when the valves are set and the valves are already completely open This ensures that as little energy as possible is used The third potentiometer is a balancing potentiometer for the supply fan By adjusting the potentiometer one can accelerate or decelerate the supply fan relatively to the exhaust fan This is mainly applied if there is a difference in resistance between the supply channel and the exhaust channel If the potentiometer is in the middle position the speed of the supply fan is equal to the speed of the exhaust fan 13 3 8 Control using RFT Switch _ The HRU ECO 4 can be operated using the RFT switches These are used to switch between low medium and high mode The low mode is used at night the medium mode during the day when there are people at home and the high mode when cooking showering or bathing o The RFT switches are often placed in the wet rooms kitchen bathroom etc The RFT operation switch can be used to operate the ventilation from multiple locations refer to Section 3 10 below Up to 20 wireless RFT operation e e switches can be used to operate the HRU ECO 4 K X The RFT operation switch transmitter can be used to set the ventilation unit to one of the three ventilation modes capacities low medium and high The switch also has a timer The ventilation unit is switched to high mode for a predetermined time
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