bora Universal recirculation unit 1 User manual

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Operating and installation instructions UUE1
Universal recirculation unit 1

Operating and installation instructions: Original Translation
Manufacturer
BORA Lüftungstechnik GmbH
Rosenheimer Str. 33
83064 Raubling
Germany
Contact
T +49 (0) 8035 / 907-240
F +49 (0) 8035 / 907-249
[email protected]
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The distribution and duplication of this document, as well as the use and disclosure of its contents are prohibited
unless expressly authorised.
© BORA Lüftungstechnik GmbH, 2016
All rights reserved.

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1 General 4
2 Safety 6
2.1 General safety instructions .................................6
2.2 Safety instructions – operation ...........................6
2.3 Intended use ....................................................... 6
3 Device description 8
3.1 Technical data..................................................... 8
3.2 Structure ............................................................. 8
3.3 Functional principle............................................. 8
4 Installation 9
4.1 Checking the scope of delivery ...........................9
4.2 Assembly instructions .........................................9
4.3 Installing the recirculation unit............................9
4.3.1 Installing the recirculation unit............................9
4.3.2 Replacing the Universal recirculation unit...........9
4.4 Handover to user................................................. 9
5 Cleaning and maintenance 10
5.1 Cleaning agents................................................. 10
5.2 Cleaning ............................................................10
6 Troubleshooting 11
7 Warranty, service and spare parts 12
7.1 Warranty............................................................12
7.2 Service ..............................................................12
7.3 Spare parts........................................................ 12
8 Decommissioning, disassembly and
disposal 13
8.1 Decommissioning..............................................13
8.2 Disassembly ......................................................13
8.3 Disposing of the product in an environmentally
friendly way....................................................... 13
9 Notes 14
Table of Contents

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1 General
Target group
These operating and assembly instructions are intended
for the following target groups:
Target group Requirements
Users The Device may be used by children
from the age of 8 as well as by people
with limited physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or a lack of experience and/or
knowledge, provided they are supervised,
have been instructed in the safe use of the
device and have understood the dangers
involved. Children must be supervised. All
safety and warning information and handling
instructions in the operating manual must
be followed.
Ambitious Diyers Ambitious Diyers may carry out all the
necessary carpentry and assembly work
themselves providing that they have the
necessary skills and knowledge. They must
not connect the current and gas themselves.
Assembly
expert
The assembly expert must carry out all the
necessary carpentry and assembly work
taking existing regulations into account.
The current and gas connections must be
approved for the system in use by a certified
electrician or gas engineer before use.
Electrical
expert
The electrical connection must only be
executed by a certified electrician. He/she
also assumes responsibility for the proper
electrical installation and commissioning.
Expert
gas connection
The gas connection must only be implemen-
ted by a certified gas engineer. He/she also
assumes responsibility for the proper gas
installation and commissioning.
Tab. 1.1 Target groups
INFO BORA Holding GmbH, BORA Vertriebs
GmbH & Co KG, BORA APAC Pty Ltd and BORA
Lüftungstechnik GmbH - hereinafter referred
to as BORA - shall not assume any liability for
damage caused by non-compliance with these
documents nor by improper assembly!
The electricity and gas connections must be
implemented by a certified engineer.
Assembly must only take place in compliance
with the applicable norms, regulations and
laws. All safety and warning information and
handling instructions in the operating and
assembly instructions must be followed.
Validity of the operating and assembly
instructions
This manual is valid for several versions of the device.
For this reason, it is possible that individual features are
described in the manual that do not apply to your device.
Other applicable documents
Additional documents are valid as well as these operating
and assembly instructions, and likewise need to be
observed.
Please observe all documents included in the scope of
delivery.
INFO BORA cannot assume any liability for damage
caused by non-compliance with these
documents!
Guidelines
These devices meet the following EC guidelines:
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
2006/95/EC Low-Voltage Directive
2009/125/EC Ecological Design Directive
2010/30/EC Energy label Directive
2011/65/EC RoHS Directive
Depiction of information
We used standard formatting, numbering, symbols, safety
instructions, terms and abbreviations so that you can
work quickly and safely when using this manual.
Instructions are marked with an arrow.
 Always perform all instructions in the prescribed order.
Enumerations are indicated with a square bullet point at
the start of the line.
 Enumeration 1
 Enumeration 2
INFO Information notes point to special features that
must be taken into account.
Safety and warning instructions
The safety and warning instructions in this manual are
emphasised with symbols and signal words.
Safety and warning instructions are structured as follows:
WARNING SYMBOL AND
SIGNAL WORD!
Type and source of the danger
Results of non-compliance
Measures to minimise risk

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Please note:
 The warning symbol draws your attention to the risk.
 The signal word indicates the severity of that risk.
Warning
symbol
Signal word Risk
Danger Indicates an immediate,
hazardous situation which
causes death or serious injury if
not respected.
Warning Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which can
cause death or serious injury if
not respected.
Caution Indicates a possible
hazardous situation which
can cause minor injury if not
respected.
— Caution Indicates a situation which
can cause minor injury if not
respected.
Tab. 1.2 Meaning of the warning symbols and signal words

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2 Safety
2.1 General safety instructions
INFO The appliance complies with the
stipulated safety requirements. The
user is responsible for appliance
cleaning and maintenance as well as
its safe use. Improper use can lead
to personal injury and damage to
property.
 The operating and installation instructions
contain important information about
installation and operation. These enable you
to protect yourself against injuries and
prevent damage to the appliance. Contact
details for further information as well as
application and usage questions can be
found on the back of these operating and
installation instructions.
 The term ‘appliance’ is used for the
Universal recirculation unit 1 (UUE1) and
the Universal recirculation unit 3 (UUE3).
Read the operating and installation
instructions fully before using the appliance
for the first time.
Always store the operating and installation
instructions within easy reach so that they
can be accessed if required.
Pass the operating and installation
instructions to the next owner if you sell
the appliance.
Conduct all work extremely attentively and
conscientiously.
Check the appliance for visible damage
when unpacking it.
Do not connect a damaged appliance.
Only use the appliance once all installation
activities are complete. This is the only way
to ensure safe operation.
Keep pets away from the appliance.
Recirculation mode
INFO When cooking, additional moisture is
released into the ambient air.
INFO In recirculation mode, only a slight
amount of moisture is removed from
the cooking vapour.
When using recirculation mode, ensure a
sufficient supply of fresh air, e.g. by
opening a window.
Ensure a normal and comfortable room
climate (humidity of 45 – 60%), e.g. by
opening natural ventilation openings or
using domestic ventilation systems.
After every use in recirculation mode,
switch the cooktop extractor to a low level
for about 15 minutes or activate the
automatic after-run function.
Households with children and people with
special needs
The appliance can be used by children aged
8 and above as well as people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capacities or a
lack of experience and/or knowledge if
they are supervised or have been instructed
how to safely use the appliance and
understand the resultant risks.
Supervise children in the vicinity of the
appliance.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Do not store any items that could be of
interest to children in storage spaces above
or behind the appliance. Children will
otherwise be encourage to climb on the
appliance.
Unauthorised modifications
Unauthorised modifications can cause the
appliance to pose risks.
Do not conduct any modifications to the
appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
The activated charcoal filters must be
regularly replaced.
Dirty filters can lead to unpleasant odours
(see the Cleaning and maintenance section).
2.2 Safety instructions – operation
The appliance must only be used in
connection with a BORA cooktop extractor.
Please also see the BORA cooktop extractor
operating instructions in this regard.
2.3 Intended use
The appliance is only intended for use in
private households to reduce odours during
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 Outdoor use
 Installation in vehicles
 Heating rooms
 Use in non-stationary installation sites
(e.g. on ships)
 Use with an external timer or a separate
remote control system (remote operation)
Any use other than that specified in these
operating and installation instructions or any
use that goes beyond that which is described
here is classed as unintended. BORA does not
assume any liability for damages caused by
improper use or incorrect operation.
All misuse is prohibited!
INFO BORA Holding GmbH, BORA Vertriebs
GmbH & Co KG, BORA APAC Pty Ltd
and BORA Lüftungstechnik GmbH do
not assume any liability for damage
arising from non-adherence to the
safety and warning information.

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Device description
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3 Device description
 Observe all safety and warning information during
operation (see the Safety section).
The Universal recirculation unit 1 (UUE1) has the
following features:
 Activated charcoal foam
 Fine filter fleece
3.1 Technical data
Parameter Value
Weight (incl. accessories/packaging) Approx. 2.0 kg
Activated charcoal foam 1.0 kg
Housing material Plastic
Dimensions (width x depth x height)
Recirculation unit with plinth 330 x 450 x 94 mm
Inlet opening (exterior dimensions)
222 x 89 mm
Tab. 3.1 Technical data
3.2 Structure
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Fig. 3.1 Recirculation unit 1 (UUE1)
[1] Activated charcoal foam
[2] Fine filter fleece
[3] Sealing lip
450
330
94
Fig. 3.2 Appliance dimensions (UUE1)
3.3 Functional principle
 The cooking vapours created are extracted at the
cooktop by the BORA cooktop extractor and fed into
the recirculation unit.
 Inside the filter, the cooking vapour is pre-filtered by
the fine filter fleece.
 Odour absorption takes place in the activated charcoal
foam.
 The purified air is then expelled.

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4 Installation
 Observe all safety and warning information (see the
Safety section).
 Follow the enclosed manufacturer’s information.
INFO The product must not be installed above
cooling devices, dishwashers, stoves, ovens,
washing machines or driers.
4.1 Checking the scope of delivery
Name Quantity
Recirculation unit 1 (UUE1) 1
Operating and installation instructions 1
Tab. 4.1 Scope of delivery
 Check the scope of delivery for damage and make sure
it is complete.
 If there are any missing or damaged parts, please
notify BORA After Sales Service.
 Do not under any circumstances install parts which are
damaged.
 Dispose of transport packaging in the proper manner
(see the Decommissioning and Disposal section).
4.2 Assembly instructions
 Keep the airflow channels as short as possible.
 Do not install the recirculation unit in floor units or
bodies with no separation from the doors or drawers
as the positive pressure could cause these to open of
their own accord.
 The drawers, back panels and shelves in the floor unit
must be removable for maintenance and cleaning
purposes.
 If the recirculation unit is installed in an adjacent room,
air recirculation must occur in the room in which the
vapour extraction system is installed so as not to
generate any low pressure.
4.3 Installing the recirculation unit
INFO A return flow aperture of > 500 cm2in the
plinth area must be provided for recirculation.
INFO The air duct diameter must be no less than
150 mm (176 cm2).
INFO With an air duct length of 50 cm, no corner or
bend should be installed before the fan module
(motor).
INFO Install straight duct pieces with a length of at
least 50 cm between the corners or bends.
4.3.1 Installing the recirculation unit
 Compressed tape is installed on the recirculation
unit’s internal connection to enable this to be securely
attached.
 Connect the duct with the recirculation unit’s ducting.
 Evenly push the recirculation unit onto the ducting.
 Remove the protective film from the Velcro fastener on
the outer side of the recirculation unit.
 Use the Velcro fastener to prevent the recirculation
unit from slipping.
 Stick the connections for the ducting sections to the
housing with an air tight join
 UDB25 sealing tape can also be used for air-tight
installation (not included in the scope of delivery). The
UDB25 sealing tape (Universal accessory UDB25) can
be obtained from your BORA distributor.
4.3.2 Replacing the Universal recirculation
unit
Switch off the cooktop extractor as shown in the BORA
cooktop extractor operating instructions.
 Open the revision option to access you appliance.
 Loosen the appliance with the angle brackets.
 Remove the appliance from the ducting.
 Clean the ducting with a soft cloth and detergent or
water.
 Install the replacement appliance as described in the
Installation section.
 Check that all the duct connections are tight and
secure.
 Check that the appliance functions correctly.
 Do this by putting the cooktop extractor into operation
as shown in the BORA cooktop extractor operating
instructions.
 Seal any possible leakages.
 Re-check the tightness of the connections.
 Seal the revision option.
 Properly dispose of the used filter.
4.4 Handover to user
Once installation is complete:
 Explain the main functions to the user.
 Explain all safety-related aspects of operation and
handling to the user.
 Provide the user with the accessories and the
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Cleaning and maintenance
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5 Cleaning and
maintenance
 Observe all safety and warning information (see the
Safety section).
 Follow the enclosed manufacturer’s information.
 When conducting scheduled cleaning and other work
on the appliance, ensure that the cooktop extractor is
fully switched off so as to prevent injury. For how to do
this, please see the BORA cooktop extractor operating
instructions.
 After every use, switch the cooktop extractor to a low
level for about 15 minutes or activate the automatic
after-run function.
 Adhere to the following replacement and service
cycles:
 In the event of odour formation
 Declining extraction performance
Component Replacement
cycle
Service
cycle
Recirculation unit 1 (UUE1) 1x per year
Recirculation unit 3 (UUE3)
Activated charcoal filter
Every 2 years
Tab. 5.1 Replacement and service cycles
 Contact your BORA specialist supplier or the BORA
After Sales Service to commission a service cycle to be
performed.
5.1 Cleaning agents
 Never use steam cleaners, abrasive sponges, scouring
pads or chemically aggressive cleaning agents (e.g.
oven cleaner spray).
 Make sure that the cleaning agent does not contain
any sand, soda, acids, lyes or chloride.
5.2 Cleaning
Users are not intended to clean the inside of the
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Troubleshooting
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6 Troubleshooting
 Observe all safety and warning information (see the Safety section).
Operating situation Cause Remedy
Unpleasant odours. The automatic after-run is not used. Use the automatic after-run.
Recirculation unit usage period exceeded. Replace the recirculation unit (UUE1).
Tab. 6.1 Resolving a fault
 In all other instances, contact BORA After Sales Service (see the Warranty, technical service and spare parts section).

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spare parts
 Observe all safety and warning information
(see Safety chapter).
7.1 Warranty
The warranty period shall be 2 years.
7.2 Service
BORA Service:
see reverse side of operating and assembly instructions
[phone]
 In the case of faults you cannot fix yourself,
contact your BORA specialist supplier or the
BORA Service Team.
The After Sales Service will require the type designation
and the serial number of your device (FD number). This
information is provided on the nameplate or on the back
of the manual as well as on the device.
7.3 Spare parts
 Only use original spare parts when making repairs.
INFO Spare parts can be obtained from your BORA
dealer, the BORA online service website at
www.bora.com/service or by calling the
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Germany::
BORA Lüftungstechnik GmbH
Rosenheimer Str. 33
83064 Raubling
Germany
T +49 (0) 8035 / 907-240
F +49 (0) 8035 / 907-249
[email protected]
www.bora.com
Austria:
BORA Vertriebs GmbH & Co KG
Prof.-Dr.-Anton-Kathrein-Straße 3
6342 Niederndorf
Österreich
T +43 (0) 5373 / 62250-0
F +43 (0) 5373 / 62250-90
[email protected]
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Europe:
BORA Holding GmbH
Prof.-Dr.-Anton-Kathrein-Straße 3
6342 Niederndorf
Austria
T +43 (0) 5373 / 62250-0
F +43 (0) 5373 / 62250-90
[email protected]
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Australia – New Zealand:
BORA APAC Pty Ltd
A/ 91-95 Victoria Road
Drummoyne NSW 2047
Australia
T [phone]
F [phone]
[email protected]
www.boraapac.com.au
Nameplate:
[phone]