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Annual maintenance
General cleaning
The ventilation unit should be cleaned on the inside once a year. Dust may escape through the filters and potentially mix with moisture
from the extract air.
You may want to vacuum the ventilation unit before you clean it on the inside using a slightly damp cloth. Be careful around potentially
sharp edges. Be careful not to get water into the electrical control system.
The ventilation unit should also be cleaned on the outside using a slightly damp cloth and a mild detergent.
Valves in the ceiling
Over time a ring may develop around the inlet valves. This is a natural occurrence caused by dust in the air in the room. It is not due to
defective filters or filters not being replaced.
Since painted ceilings are only rarely washable, we recommend that you vacuum the area around the valves before wiping them with
a slightly damp cloth.
It is a good idea to detach the valves and then clean them when necessary. The valves have been set by the installer at a specific air
volume, so it is important that you do not turn them, as this will change the setting and unbalance the ventilation system.
Water trap
During cold periods when the ventilation unit operates with a high level of heat recovery, the extract air creates condensation. It is im-
portant that this water can drain freely from the condensate tray. If it cannot drain properly, it will eventually leak out of the unit door
and, potentially, cause water damage.
Procedure:
1. Pour water into the condensate tray
2. Close the door to the ventilation unit
3. Turn on the ventilation unit and let it run for 10 min.
4. Open the door to the ventilation unit and check that the water has drained away and that it has not run back into the condensate
tray
5. If the water has drained away, everything is in order
6. If the water has not drained away, you must check the water trap (the bend/loop of tubing) and the drain to locate any blockages.
Heat exchanger
The counterflow heat exchanger is a central part of the ventilation unit. It heats up the cold outdoor air with energy from the warm ex-
tract air. To maintain a high level of heat recovery, it is important that the heat exchanger is not clogged with dirt.
Experience indicates that it should not be necessary to lift out and clean the heat exchanger every year. However, if it appears to be
dirty, you should lift it out and clean it.
The easiest way to clean the counterflow heat exchanger is in the shower. Use lukewarm water and rinse it well from both sides. Allow
it to drip off before remounting it in the ventilation unit.
WARNING
Stop the ventilation unit on the control panel and switch off the power supply for the ventilation unit before you open
the front door to the unit.
ATTENTION
If the cooling function is deactivated, you must
check the condensate drain every autumn before the cold season starts
(condensation typically occurs at an outdoor temperature <10°C)
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