Owners Manual Auto EMS
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1. Awstralia s favourite climate systems Owners Manual Auto EMS To The Owner Dear Owner Congratulations on selecting a Brivis Heating System At Brivis we take pride in all aspects of servicing our customers Our people are committed to upholding the ethics originally formulated by my father when he founded Brivis over 40 years ago Our aims are to ensure your comfort and satisfaction by providing the best quality product and service together with a genuine concern for our environment To all new customers buying a Brivis product for the first time welcome If you are already an established Brivis customer thank you for your continued support I am sure you will be happy with the choice you have made Yours sincerely Tim O Brien Managing Director Brivis Australia Pty Ltd Understanding Central Heating To make the most of your central heating you first need to be familiar with its basic operating principles Put simply your Brivis system consists of three major components a heater a ductwork system and a wall control which in this case is the revolutionary Brivis Networker The heater draws air out of the house through a large centrally located Return Air duct Once heated the air is then re distributed to every corner of the house via a network of smaller ducts and released into each room through floor or ceiling outlets The entire process is directed by the wall mounted Networker which is usually positione2. Changed c Selecting the Period to be Changed Page 12 d Changing the Set Times e Changing the Set Temperature Page 13 f Changing the Zone Damper Program Page 14 Operating the Fan Only Page 14 Operating Add On Airconditioning Winter Warmth The only thing better than coming home to a warm house on a cold day is waking up to a cosy bedroom and bathroom on a freezing winter s morning Now your Brivis Networker puts this luxury at your fingertips If it s simplicity you want the Networker allows you to operate your system manually using just a couple of basic controls On the other hand you can have a heating system that really does the thinking for you The Networker has Timer Thermostat programs that allow you to direct the system to provide the temperature you want when you want it and where you want it Getting Started Once you have read Introducing the Networker operating the heater in Manual couldn t be simpler Start with the Networker turned OFF 1 If you have the Networker ON while switching between units you could start the wrong one inadvertantly If you have other appliances on the network then just press the MODE control key 4 until it selects Heater 4a Next turn the Networker ON 1 and press the AUTO Control key 3 until the word Manual 3a appears near the bottom left hand corner of the screen At the same time the heater s Set temperature 15 will appear at the
3. top of the screen Note the current Room temperature 12 is still visible in the top right of the screen This Set temperature 15 is the temperature the heater is set to maintain To change it use the ROTARY DIAL 2 to select the temperature you require That s it Now you have heating If the current Room temperature is lower than the Set temperature the heater will operate to reach and maintain the Set temperature Of course if the current Room temperature is higher than the Set temperature the heater will not switch on until it falls below that Set temperature And when you no longer need heating just press the ON OFF button 1 to turn the system off On Screen Information When the system is operating the screen displays additional information that tells you exactly what is happening If you want to know what it all means then read on There is a Thermometer 12a in the middle of the screen which displays the current Room temperature The Room temperature is also written in the top right corner of the screen 12 There is a Marker 15a beside the thermometer which shows the Set temperature 15 the heater is currently programmed to maintain A small Flame Symbol 16 appears on the screen whenever the heater is turned on by the Networker It also flashes at the end of the heating cycle when the fan pushes the last of the warmed air into the house A Fan Symbol 17 flashes as the
4. an and ductwork system allows you to improve the quality of the air in your home In homes where there are asthma sufferers air quality devices such as Electronic Air Filters can be fitted to clean the air To use them or to simply circulate the air in the house the fan can be made to run continuously If the Networker is OFF 1 use the MODE key 4 to select Heater 4a Next press the FAN control key 10 and a small rotating Fan 17 and a Column Display 17a that indicates the fan s speed appears Now use the ROTARY DIAL 2 to increase or decrease the fan speed If the Networker is ON 1 and is in Heater 4a mode the fan will operate continuously once you have pressed the Fan key 10 but its output will be directed by the heater Note that in this set up the fan speed will be low and constant and can only be adjusted by a Brivis service technician If you have zone dampers they appear 6 amp 7 and can be selected too Then to turn the fan OFF just press the FAN control key 10 again Operating Add on Air Conditioning If your Brivis central heating system has an add on refrigerated airconditioning unit attached the Networker operates in exactly the same way for the airconditioning as it does for central heating Just follow these instructions and note these few points of difference On page 3 Getting Started note that you use the MODE key 4 to select Refrig 4b Of course the relation
5. d in the living area on an internal wall and away from windows and doors if possible For best performance the following points should be borne in mind Ensure that your home is well insulated Wall to wall floor coverings drapes pelmets and even wall insulation can all help reduce your energy consumption Turn the heating OFF at night and back on again when you wake in the morning Keep the temperature setting low if you are active in the house The normal operating temperature in most average homes should be around 17 C to 21 C Don t leave external doors and windows open Fumes from candles fragrant oil burners cooking or smoking may be drawn into the system especially if the Return Air inlet is in the ceiling and can cause staining around the heating outlets Installing an Electronic Air Filter in the Return Air will help avoid this problem Just follow these few guidelines and your Brivis Central Heating System is sure to provide you with many years of warmth and satisfaction Heater Operation Ensure your wall control is set at the OFF position Go to the Heater and turn ON the gas cock at the gas supply adjacent to the unit Turn ON the 240 V power supply at the power point ensuring the plug is firmly located in the socket Now turn the Networker ON in heating mode If the unit has been shutdown for an extended period of time or after any interruption to the gas supply it may take several atte
6. eft of the screen the weekdays are listed as a block 10a Just below them will be the weekend block c Selecting the Period to be Changed Press the PERIOD key 9 to select the period you wish to change It starts with the WAKE period so the word Wake 9a appears on the left of the screen Each time the key is pressed the program will move to the next period and it s title will appear in the same part of the screen From here you can change either the Set Time or the Set Temperature or the zone dampers for a particular period SUE hn ate Conto To change the Set Time see section d and to change the Set Temperature go straight to section e and for those with zone dampers see section f d Changing the Set Times Remember before starting this you should have completed a b and c above Press the TIME TEMP key 8 to switch between Set Time and Set Temperature You ll know you have selected Time when the time 11 begins to flash Now just turn the ROTARY DIAL 2 until the digital clock is showing the time you require When you have the settings you want just press the PROG key 3 and your new settings will be locked into the program If you want to review your new settings press PROG 3 again and select the Period and Day you have just changed and the time flashing 11 should be the one you have just set Then press PROG 5 again to end your review Remember when it s very cold outs
7. ide the house will also be cold so for maximum comfort allow time for the system to reach the target temperature e Changing the Set Temperature Remember before starting this you should have completed a b and c above Start by pressing the TIME TEMP key 8 to select Temp You ll know you have selected it when the Set Temperature 15 starts to flash Now changing the temperature is easy Just turn the ROTARY DIAL 2 until the Set temperature 15 displays the temperature you require Note that selecting a Set Temperature of will turn the heater OFF for that period Now press the PROG key 5 your new setting will be locked into the program If you want to review your new settings press PROG 5 again and select the Period and Day you have just changed and the time flashing 11 should be the one you have just set Then press PROG again to end your review f Changing the Zone Damper Program Remember before starting this you should have completed a b and c above Again the last two keys 6 amp 7 are for zone dampers if you have them Both keys will appear if you have three or four zone dampers and only one will appear of you have two or one If you wish to change the zone damper settings for any program period you simply use those keys to select the zone dampers you want to operate during that period Operating the Fan Only Another benefit of a central heating system is that its f
8. mpts to start the heater as air may need to be purged from the gas pipe The unit will automatically shutdown if the pilot is not established within the safety period To reset the unit simply press the reset key on the Networker The heater may now be operated from the Networker When the Networker calls for heat the Heater must first establish correct ignition then allow the burners time to generate heat before starting the fan A small amount of warm air will then start to flow and this flow will reach its full potential within 1 to 2 minutes With an external heater it is not abnormal to see vapour discharging from the flue terminal when the unit is operating Power supply interruption The heater will not operate without a 240 Volt power supply to the unit If the power supply is interrupted during the heater s operation the unit has safety mechanisms to turn off the gas supply When the power is restored the heater will resume normal operation automatically Outlet Guide For all systems a minimum number of outlets must remain fully open this includes both the outlet grille and the damper in the duct if the heater is to operate properly without overheating Similarly ceiling systems have a maximum number of outlets that can remain fully open to ensure that the velocity through each outlet is sufficient These maximums only relate to fully open outlets however the system will operate effectively with more outle
9. recommended that the system be set to turn OFF overnight to save energy and lower your gas bill The Presleep period is a new Brivis feature It can be used to slightly increase or decrease the Set temperature at the same time every night Or if you have zone dampers Presleep can be used to switch them ON or OFF e g to pre warm the bedrooms before going to sleep Operating the Auto Program Now if you are happy with these pre set Auto Program 3b settings then all you need to do is to run the system in automatic by following these simple steps If you have more than one type of appliance then with the Networker turned OFF 1 just press the MODE control key 4 until it selects Heater 4a Next turn the Networker ON 1 and press the AUTO key 3 until Auto Program 3b appears near the bottom left hand corner of the screen But if these pre set Auto Program settings do not suit your immediate needs you may want to temporarily override them If you do read on Overriding the Auto Program Settings If you want to temporarily override the Auto Program settings the Networker provides two ways of doing this Both of these changes are temporary so the word Temporary 18 will flash while they are operating The first method is to press the Adv Period 9 control key and jump into the next Auto Program period immediately e g if you come home earlier than usual use this to move out of Lea
10. s it is only necessary to turn off the external gas cock and switch off the power to the heater Heater Service To ensure that your Brivis Heater continues to operate at peak efficiency it is recommended that it be periodically serviced by a qualified Brivis technician For example the burners should be removed and cleaned every two to three years the fan blades should be checked every four to six years and the cabinet and heat exchanger panels should also be inspect and cleaned as required Warranty service must be carried out by authorised Brivis personnel Cautions Do not place articles on or against your heater Do not use or store flammable materials near the heater Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the heater while it is in operation The front cover of the heater must be on when the unit is in operation Do not hose the flue terminal on external heaters Ensure that the flue terminal on external heaters is kept clear of plant growth or any other obstructions Brivis recommend that any service be carried out by authorised Brivis service personnel The Networker Heating Quick Reference Guide Page 3 Winter Warmth Page 3 Getting Started Page 5 On Screen Information Page 6 Notes on Zoning Page 6 The Auto Program Page 7 Operating the Auto Program Page 9 Overriding the Auto Program Settings Page 10 Changing the Auto Program Settings a Entering a Program b Selecting the Days to be
11. ship between Room Temperature 12 and the Set Temperature 15 is reversed The airconditioner will operate to bring the Room temperature down to the Set Temperature not up to it On page 5 On Screen Information there is no Flame symbol 16 so the Fan symbol 17 is used to show the airconditioning is operating On page 6 The Auto Program instead of keeping the temperature up at 20 C in those ON periods the Networker is programmed to keep it down to 25 C On page 7 Operating the Auto Program follow the same steps but use the MODE key 4 to select Refrig 4b Finally on page 14 Operating the Fan Only follow the same steps but again use the MODE key 4 to select Refrig 4b
12. system is preheating itself It stops flashing and begins to rotate when warm air starts flowing through the ducts Both the Fan 17 and Flame 16 symbols disappear when the heater is not operating Note Even in Manual operation the Networker makes life easy Unlike other manual systems you do not have to go through all of these steps again every time you turn the system on The Networker remembers your last settings and goes back to them the next time you select the manual operation Notes on Zoning Some systems may include multiple heaters or zone dampers for switching between different zones These will have been set up and explained by the installer of the system and can be operated by either or both of the lower two control keys 6 amp 7 The Auto Program In Automatic the Networker has a pre set Auto Program which is already entered into the Networker s memory This Auto Program covers the entire week It is based on average operation and has the following combination of pre programmed time periods temperatures and if available zone dampers Period Wake Leave Return Presleep Sleep The Wake setting is usually used to start the system and pre warm the house before everyone gets up The Leave setting can turn it off when the family has left for the day Return is then used to switch the system back on again just before everyone gets home Sleep can turn it off after everyone is asleep It is
13. ts open if it has been properly balanced There is no maximum number for floor outlets so the chart below lists the usual number of floor outlets for each heater Brivis Auto EMS Heaters Minimum Ceiling Floor EMS 20e 5 8 12 EMS 20e XA 5 10 12 EMS 26e 8 11 16 EMS 26e XA 8 13 16 EMS 20i 6 8 13 EMS 20i XA 6 10 13 EMS 26i 8 11 16 EMS 26i XA 8 13 16 Wall Controller Operation At first glance an electronic wall control can look complicated but it really is very simple It can be as basic or as sophisticated as you need or want it to be The Brivis Networker is at the heart of an amazingly sophisticated electronic system but it can be as simple to use as any manual wall controller To learn more about its operation you will find the three Networker booklets in your owners pack One is an Introduction to the Networker which outlines its basic operation then there is one on Central heating and another on Evaporative Cooling Heater Maintenance The frequency of cleaning will depend on local conditions so an inspection should be performed Check that the power lead and gas pipe are in good condition If they are damaged call Brivis for service The RETURN AIR FILTER which is fitted in the return air grille requires regular cleaning and should be checked every fortnight A blocked filter will seriously affect the heater s performance and economical operation If you wish to close the heater down for summer or holiday
14. ve and into Return Whenever you do this that key 9 changes to read Cancel Adv Period so pressing it will take you back to the period you were in The Networker will return to its Auto Program as soon as it reaches the next period The second method is to use the ROTARY DIAL 2 and increase or decrease the current temperature setting With this method the Adv Period key has now become the Cancel key 9 So pressing it will return you to the Auto Program For those with zone dampers altering the zone setting will also result in a Temporary 18 change If the preset Auto Program settings do not suit your lifestyle you may wish to change them If so read on Changing the Auto Program Settings If your lifestyle doesn t match the pre set AUTO PROGRAM those settings can be changed very easily If you wish you can change the time or the temperature for any period in four simple steps The first will take you into programming mode a Entering a Program If you are not already in heating mode press the MODE key 4 until the word Heater 4a appears Then press the PROG key 3 and you ll notice the word program 5a and the time 11 will begin to flash b Selecting the Days to be Changed For your convenience the Networker combines all the weekdays into one block and both days of the weekend into another block The DAY key 10 is used to select which block you wish to program On the l
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