User Manual - Vent-Axia
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1. Screen There is a separate connection for a cooker hood Cooker Hood control which allows the boost level to be higher when 100 amp triggered by a Cooker Hood Low Airflow Screen Low Airflow mode is activated when the Normal Airflow Low Airflow is set to Off see page 31 in the Installation and 20 Commissioning manual for set up details The Normal Airflow mode can be set to run during the daytime i e from 6am to 11pm the Low Airflow mode will then run during the night from 11pm to 6pm Status Message Screens The status message screens override the Normal Airflow and other user screens and display status and key operational conditions temperatures or pressures etc according to how the unit has been configured If there is more than one status item to be displayed the highest priority message is shown These screens are displayed in a loop during normal operation of the unit either after displaying the start up screens or when commissioning has been completed After a few seconds the display backlight is turned off in order to minimise power consumption The A and V buttons can be used to stop the loop sequence in order to display individual screens for a longer period with the backlight turned on if required Dryout Mode Screen The Dryout Mode screen displays the time remaining Dryout Mode for the building to dry out The unit runs at maximum 168 h flow for 1 week Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp M2. event of any part being found to be defective the product will be repaired or at the Company s option replaced without charge provided that the product Has been installed and used in accordance with the instructions given with each unit Has not been connected to an unsuitable electricity supply The correct electricity supply voltage is shown on the product rating label attached to the unit e Has not been subjected to misuse neglect or damage Has not been modified or repaired by any person not authorised by the company IF CLAIMING UNDER TERMS OF GUARANTEE Please return the complete product carriage paid to your original supplier or nearest Vent Axia Centre by post or personal visit Please ensure that it is adequately packed and accompanied by a letter clearly marked Guarantee Claim stating the nature of the fault and providing evidence of date and source of purchase Vent Axia Head Office Fleming Way Crawley West Sussex RH10 9YX UK NATIONAL CALL CENTRE Newton Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 9JA SALES ENQUIRIES Tel 0344 8560590 Fax 01293 565169 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Tel 0344 8560594 Fax 01293 532814 For details of the warranty and returns procedure please refer to www vent axia or write to Vent Axia Ltd Fleming Way Crawley RH10 9YX 442073T 2013 Vent Axia Limited All rights reserved 0315
3. rate is determined by sensors boost and timing settings otherwise is normal rate If the room is warmer than the set shown as indoor temperature i e you need the room to be cooler and the outdoor air is cooler than the actual room temperature i e the outdoor air could cool your room then the SBP will open and the unit will supply cooler air to your room Note that the above only applies whilst the outdoor air temperature is above 14 C adjustable in order to prevent cold draughts The set indoor temperature should be set 2 or 3 degrees higher than the central heating thermostat and 2 or 3 degrees below any air conditioning thermostat if fitted This will prevent any clash between the separate systems Evening purge Mode Intended for use as the outdoor temperature cools in the evening but reverts to normal control after a set time so that any increase in noise is avoided overnight Air flow rate is always at boost The bypass closes and the purge stops if the temperature conditions described in Standard Mode are no longer met or 5 hours after the bypass opened Night time purge Mode Intended for use as the outdoor temperature cools in the evening and continues through the night when cooling is a higher priority than any increase of noise Note that the air noise in your system is influenced by the ducting design and layout and the size and type of vents used in the rooms If improvements are required speak to your instal
4. the property When the temperature rises e g the heating system is switched back on the unit will restart and continue normal operation Bottom line of display may be Fan Off Fan Restarting BMS Screen The BMS screen shows if a Fan Off command has BMS Mode been received from a Building Management System Fan Off BMS if used A Fan Off command could be received from the BMS in the event of a fire alarm Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 14 Maintenance Maintenance Caring for the Unit Heat recovery units by their very nature require regular maintenance The Sentinel Kinetic has been designed to facilitate access to enable maintenance to be carried out easily Filter Maintenance Item Action Fan Filters When the unit displays Check filters This is a reminder to ensure that the filters are not so dirty that they are blocking the airflow or allowing dirt to pass through The rate at which the filters become dirty will vary hugely depending on the environment and the activity within the property 1 Open the filter flaps and remove the 2 filters 2 Clean gently by tapping or carefully using a vacuum cleaner if necessary 3 Replace the filters 4 Close the filter flaps 5 Reset the automatic message press and hold the A and V buttons for 5 seconds 12 Monthly Maintenance Item Action Fan Filters Change the Fan Filters depending on which environment the unit has been instal
5. Sentinel Kinetic MVHR and Kinetic Plus MVHR Operation amp Monitoring Stock Ref N aH 1 438222 Kinetic B ia a D AF 438222A Kinetic BS AR Se We 443319 Kinetic BH bs i 443319A Kinetic S BH 438342 Kinetic V 438342A Kinetic VS 443028 Kinetic Plus B 447938 Kinetic Plus BS E Veni Axia PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE PRODUCT 4 About this Document IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT 1 THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY YOUNG CHILDREN OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT SUPERVISION 2 YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE 3 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE COVERS OF THIS UNIT HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT IN THIS UNIT Disposal This product should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority CS or recycling advice Software Ver 38 Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring Contents Product Description Sentinel Kinetic amp Sentinel Kinetic PluS nnnnenennnneenneennnneeennnna 3 Control Unit DIS Olay scnsssstcidasiawtatcies dhvw decveidaueneuoswaindouidentastaneereoroianueats 6 POWERING Up ihe UIC inscctsscesvisansansnsinics camainstcveteatanieebdvrenetyiaatenxes 8 Startup Screens cc ccceeeececcceceeseeeeeeceaeeeeeeeseaeaeseeeeeseeuaaseeeeessenegees 8 Operation and Monito
6. age Screen The Language screen displays the language used for Language the screens It is typically displayed for 5 seconds or longer if changing the setting English Control Mode Screen Selects between Control Mode 01 operation described Control Mode herein and the alternative Control Mode 02 described 01 in Appendix One Airflow Units Screen The Airflow Units is a percentage of the unit s Airflow Units maximum flow 3 Wireless Control Screen The Wireless Control screen automatically displays Wireless Control whether the wireless boost control switch is fitted It is Not Fitted typically displayed for 3 seconds Humidity Sensor Screen The Humidity Sensor screen displays whether the Humidity Sensor humidity sensor is fitted It is typically displayed for Not Fitted 3 seconds Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 8 Operation and Monitoring Operation and Monitoring Overview When the Sentinel Kinetic unit has been installed and commissioned it should require no further intervention in order to operate unless external switches are used to control on off boost etc or BMS control requires user action Start up Screens cor English Control Mode 01 Airflow Units Wireless Control Not Fitted Humidity Sensor Not Fitted Vv Status Dryout Mode 168 h Defrost Active Airflow Mode Room Too Cold Fan Off Press for Boost oS User Menu Fr Normal Air
7. d this can be triggered from the wireless transmitter boost switch If the installation has switch sensors is wired to the lighting has Vent Wise sensors or if the internal time switch is set for periodic operation operation will change from normal to boost automatically Pressing the button will reveal a code to show which device has activated boost s1 Switch S W1 s2 Switch S W2 s3 Switch S W3 s4 Switch SW4 s5 Switch SW5 v1 Vent Wise Input S W1 v2 Vent Wise Input S W2 v3 Vent Wise Input S W3 Is Switched live LS w1 4 Wireless controller c1 3 Internal Time switch If running on boost due to pressing the button a device will take over the boost Flow will return to low normal when that device switches off If a number of different devices are calling for boost flow the unit will run at boost until the last one has reverted to normal Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 12 Operation and Monitoring Purge Screen Pressing and holding the button for 5 seconds activates purge mode when you want to purge air from the building The unit will revert to normal flow by pressing and holding the button again for 5 seconds If the wireless boost option is fitted this can be triggered from the wireless transmitter boost switch Purge mode runs the fans at full speed for 2 hours 120 minutes The Purge screen displays a countdown of the time remaining Cooker Hood Boost
8. eat into the supply air entering the bedrooms and lounge In addition a Kinetic Plus unit is available that maintains a constant air flow independent of change in the system pressure Extract from atmosphere dwelling Supply to dwelling To atmosphere Extract from Supply to welling dwelling Spigot E Ss z f 3 i A 5 AA a Spigot Filter Access Panels 4 a A LP Blanking Caps J Filter access panels A Z d gt AA N N A Zr Blanking caps a pd Condensate exits Z IA alt Se Condensate exit go Control unit sy Control Unit ii IE Fig 1 Sentinel Kinetic Right handed RH version shown Fig 2 Sentinel Kinetic Plus Right handed RH version shown Please check if your unit is RH or LH Left handed Please check if your unit is RH or LH Left handed Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 3 Product Description Sentinel Kinetic Range Summer By Pass Models The Sentinel Kinetic B BH Plus B Plus BS and S BH are fitted with a Summer By Pass SBP and will provide energy free cooling when the house temperature and ambient temperature allows Note that the volume of air provided by this ventilation system is a fraction of that required for space heating or space cooling and will not in itself be sufficient to cool a room It will however provide a contribution and make a difference There are three operating modes Normal Evening Purge and Night time purge Normal Mode Air flow
9. flow Purge 120 m 303 100 Press for gt 5s A CK Set Clock Mon 12 30 Summer Mode On CVP Control Switched Off Low Airflow 203 Low Speed If timer selected on installation 25 C 100 amp 14 C A Timeout after 2 m Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 9 Operation and Monitoring User Menu Screens From the Normal Airflow screen press the V button to access the rest of the User Menu screens Changing the value of a setting if adjustable is typically a 3 step procedure 1 Press Ge to select the setting the setting will flash 2 Use the A or V buttons to adjust the value To scroll quickly press and hold the A or V buttons for more than 2 seconds 3 Press Ge again to enter the new settings and move to the next screen To return to the Normal Airflow screen press the A button repeatedly or press and hold the A button for 5 seconds Alternatively the Normal Airflow screen will be restored if no buttons are pressed for two minutes timeout Settings are stored in a the memory and will be retained in the event of mains power supply failure Low Airflow Normal Airflow Boost Airflow Screen When the start up screens are finished the Low or Normal Airflow Normal screen is displayed showing operating status 30 Low Airflow X or Normal Airflow X or Boost Airflow X The Normal screen displays the rate of normal airflow Supply air t
10. hown below Airflow Mode Selection The following switching Functions are available via the E button with Control Mode 02 No of presses Airflow Mode Control Mode 02 i ee ee ee Press Ea 10 seconds after last press to cancel and return to normal operation If the wireless boost option is fitted this can be triggered from the wireless transmitter boost switch If the installation has switch sensors is wired to the lighting has Vent Wise sensors Vent Wise momentary switch or if the internal time switch is set for periodic operation operation will change from normal to boost automatically Pressing the Ea button will reveal a code to show which device has activated boost s4 Switch SW4 v1 Vent Wise Input S W v2 Vent Wise Input S W2 v3 Vent Wise Input S W3 Is Switched live LS w1 4 Wireless controller c1 3 Internal Time switch If running on boost due to pressing the Ea button another device may take over the boost Flow will return to normal when that device switches off If a number of different devices are calling for boost flow the unit will run at boost until the last one has reverted to normal 17 The Vent Xid Guarantee Applicable only to products installed and used in the United Kingdom For details of guarantee outside the United Kingdom contact your local supplier Vent Axia guarantees its products for two years from date of purchase against faulty material or workmanship In the
11. hrough the unit lf the installation has proportional sensors or an internal humidity sensor fitted and any of these are boosting the airflow an amp symbol will be displayed When the summer bypass is active the normal screen SUMMER BYPASS ON top line will alternate for 3 seconds with Summer 30 3 Bypass An interval can be set see page 38 of the Installation Filter Service and Commissioning manual at which the unit reminds Suburban the user to check the filters This will be 6 12 or 18 months The normal screen top line will include Check Filter as a reminder to check and if necessary clean or replace the filters When this has been done press and hold the A and buttons for 5 seconds to reset the automatic message Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 10 Operation and Monitoring Set Clock Screen From the Normal Airflow screen simply press the V Set Clock button once to access the Set Clock screen Mon 12 30 OOO The Set Clock Control screen enables you to change the clock settings The clock retains its settings for approximately two weeks without mains power after which it will need resetting when power is reconnected Values are DDD HH MM Return to the normal display by pressing the A button or leave to timeout and return automatically after 2 minutes The unit will not automatically switch for Daylight saving time Summer Mode Screen From the Set Clock screen sim
12. led urban Interval to suit suburban or rural environment 1 Open the filter flaps and remove the 2 filters 2 Insert the replacement filters 3 Close the filter flaps 4 Reset the automatic message press and hold the A and V buttons for 5 seconds Unit amp Heat Exchanger Inspect and clean the unit Cell 1 Isolate the mains power supply 2 Remove front cover from the unit 3 Remove the 2 filters 4 Slide out the heat exchanger For Sentinel Kinetic Plus CVP refer to pages 15 and 16 5 Wash the outer cover and heat exchanger in warm water using a mild detergent such as Milton Fluid and dry thoroughly NOTE Keep water away from all electrical components and wiring within the unit Motors Inspect the motors for build up of dust and dirt on the impeller blades which could cause imbalance and increased noise levels Vacuum or clean if necessary Condensate Drain Check the condensate drain tube is secure and clear of debris Clean if necessary Fastenings Check that all unit and wall mount fastenings are sufficiently tight and have not become loose Re tighten if necessary Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 15 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagnosing a Problem In the event of a problem always troubleshoot the unit according to 5 Fault code displayed on the Control Unit or Remote Wired Control a Fault LED if connected If no indications are displayed then troubleshoot problem according t
13. ler Air flow rate is boost The bypass closes and the purge stops if the temperature conditions described in Standard Mode are no longer met Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 4 Product Description Models 438222 Sentinel Kinetic B with summer bypass 438222A Sentinel Kinetic BS with summer bypass 443319 Sentinel Kinetic BH with summer bypass and integral humidity sensor 443319A Sentinel Kinetic S BH with summer bypass and integral humidity sensor 438342 Sentinel Kinetic V without summer bypass 438342A Sentinel Kinetic VS without summer bypass 443028 Sentinel Kinetic Plus B with Summer Bypass and integral humidity sensor 447938 Sentinel Kinetic Plus BS with Summer Bypass and integral humidity sensor Accessories 441838 Sentinel Kinetic Plug in integral humidity sensor 441865 Wireless enable kit consists of wireless receiver and one wireless switch 437827 Additional wireless switch up to four may be connected 441780 Vent Wise accessory pack 442367 Monza System Cooker Hood 600mm wide 442368 Latina System Cooker Hood 900mm wide 443283 Remote Wired Control 447340 Opto coupler 407198 Pre Heater Controller A range of sensors can be used to manage system demand and control the ventilation rate These include an internal humidity sensor humidity sensors for independent mounting in rooms wireless receiver and wireless boost switches CO2 sensor Ventwise sensor
14. o the fault symptom as described in the following tables Service Fault Code Screens The Service screen is displayed alternating with the Service Phone Fault Code screen when a fault has caused the unit to 01293nnnnnn switch off and you must phone the telephone number displayed on the screen for assistance The Fault Code screen is displayed alternating with Fault Code the Service screen when a fault has occurred Take 01 note of the fault code when reporting a fault For assistance contact the service provider and quote the fault code number The following fault codes numbers may be displayed Code numbers are added together if more than one is detected Table 2 Fault Codes Code Problem 01 Supply Fan not running 02 Extract Fan not running 04 Control PCB 24 V fuse FS1 failure 08 Temperature sensor T1 supply faulty 16 Temperature sensor T2 extract faulty 32 Wired Remote Control failure Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 16 Appendix One Appendix One Control Mode 02 Description Overview The functional differences described in this Appendix are available when Control Mode 02 is selected from the start up screens Control Mode 02 assigns alternative functions to certain wiring Terminal Connections described in Appendix One of the Installation and Commissioning Manual and allows additional airflow settings to be accessed via the E button on the front of the Kinetic unit or remote control as s
15. onitoring 13 Operation and Monitoring Defrost Active Screen The Antifrost screen is only displayed if a summer Defrost Active bypass is fitted In installations mele a negative Airflow Mode pressure is not permitted during antifrost operation set this to bypass mode Available options Airflow Mode default and Bypass Mode Airflow Mode When the supply air temperature is between 0 and 20 C antifrost will automatically activate This will reduce the supply airflow rate and increase the extract airflow rate to prevent frost forming on the heat exchanger During antifrost operation the supply motor can stop for 15 minutes and run for 45 depending on the temperature below 0 C If the supply air temperature is 20 C or below the supply fan switches off and the extract fan continues to run at reduced rate to prevent frost forming on the heat exchanger Bypass Mode While the supply air temperature is below 0 C the antifrost mode will automatically activate This mode will open the bypass to prevent frost forming on the heat exchanger Room Too Cold Screen The Room Too Cold screen displays the status of the Room Too Cold fan If the heating system in the building fails or is Fan Off switched off and the internal temperature drops below 5 C the unit will stop running so as to not bring cold air into an already cold house The unit will start up every hour and will run for a short time to measure the temperature of
16. ply press the V button Summer Mode twice to access the Summer Mode screen On O00 If the unit is a summer bypass model the Summer Mode screen enables you to switch the summer bypass control on or off This screen is only displayed when the bypass is fitted Options available are On default and Off Return to the normal display by pressing the A button or leave to timeout and return automatically after 2 minutes Indoor Temp Screen From the Summer Mode screen simply press the V Indoor Temp button 3 times to access the Indoor Temp screen 25 C The Indoor Temp screen enables you to choose the target room temperature in degrees Centigrade only displayed when the bypass is fitted Selectable range is 16 40 25 default Return to the normal display by pressing the A button or leave to timeout and return automatically after 2 minutes Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring 11 Operation and Monitoring Boost amp Purge Screens Boost Screen Pressing the button activates boost airflow mode Boost Airflow when extra ventilation is required 50 No of presses Boost action Control Mode 01 Boosts for 30 minutes 1 Boosts for 60 minutes Boosts continuously Back to Normal flow rate N B Additional airflow modes are available from the Ea button when Control Mode 02 is selected in the start up screens see Appendix One for further details If the wireless boost option is fitte
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18. s manual switches and pull cords For these alternative control options see www vent axia com Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring Product Description Control Unit Display The Control Unit is located at the front of the Sentinel Kinetic unit The Control Unit provides the user interface for commissioning and monitoring purposes GK Sentinel Kinetic Figure 3 Control Unit Display The main display is an LCD with automatic backlight Normal Airflow which is turned off to minimise power consumption 303 when the unit is operational see Overview on page 9 Buttons Four buttons on the Control Unit provide the controls for configuring and monitoring the unit Table 1 Control Unit Buttons Button Function Press to adjust settings and press to save settings Press to go to the above screen or to increase a parameter value Press and hold for more than 2 seconds for fast scrolling Press to go to the next screen or to decrease a parameter value Press and hold for more than 2 seconds for fast scrolling Press to activate Boost mode Boost action No of presses Control Mode 01 4 oot for 30 minutes 2 Bocas for 60 minutes Boosts continuously HOOO 1 2 3 a ack to Norma ow rate Press and hold for 5 seconds to activate Purge mode Press and hold for 5 seconds to cancel Purge N B Additional airflow modes are available from the Ea button when Control Mode 02 is selected in
19. the start up screens see Appendix One for further details Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring Technical Specification Sentinel Kinetic Sentinel Kinetic Plus Airflow Maximum FID 290 m h Maximum FID 500 m h Low default 20 Low default 20 Normal default 30 Normal default 30 Boost default 50 Boost default 50 Purge 100 Purge 100 Pow AC Voltage Input 220 240 V AC single phase Physical Height excluding 550 mm 630 mm spigots Width excluding 550 mm 775mm spigots diameter Environmental IP Rating IP22 Operating Temperature 20 C to 45 C Operating Humidity 0 to 95 RH Storage Temperature 20 C to 45 C Storage Humidity 0 to 95 RH For all other technical details please see the Product Catalogue or our website at www vent axia com Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Operation amp Monitoring T Powering Up the Unit Switching On The unit is designed to run continuously To switch the unit on 1 Switch on the power at the mains supply isolator feeding the unit 2 Following switch on the fan motors will start and the Control Unit will display a series of startup screens described below Switching Off To switch the unit off at the unit s local isolator turn the power off Startup Screens Sentinel Kinetic Version Screen The Sentinel Kinetic Version screen displays the firmware version number for 3 seconds V No adjustments are possible on this screen Langu
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