Brink Sonair Reference guide

Sonair
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Installation regulations

Installation regulations
Sonair
Store near the appliance
This appliance may be used by children as of 8 years of age, persons with reduced
physical or mental capacities, and persons with limited knowledge and experience if
they are supervised or have received instructions on how to use the appliance safely
and are aware of the possible dangers.
Children younger than 3 years of age must be kept away from the appliance, unless
they are under constant supervision.
Children between the ages of 3 and 8 may only switch the appliance on or off, but only if
supervised or if they have received clear instructions on the safe use of the appliance
and understand the possible dangers, on the condition that the appliance has been
placed and installed in the normal position for use. Children between the ages of 3 and
8 may not insert the plug into the socket, nor clean or make changes to the settings of
the appliance, nor carry out any maintenance on the appliance that would normally be
carried out by the user. Children may not play with the appliance.
If you need a new power cable, always order the replacement from Brink Climate
Systems B.V. To prevent dangerous situations, a damaged mains connection must only
be replaced by a qualified expert!
Country: GB

Contents
1 Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Delivery size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Introducon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Technical infomaon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Operaon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 How the Sonair works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Emergency mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3.1 Overview and remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3.2 Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3.3 Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3.4 Inlet valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3.5 Recirculaon valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3.6 Filter replacement indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.7 CO₂ sensor (opon). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Installaon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Mounng of the product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Electrical connecon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Starng appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1 Switching appliance on and o. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 Fault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1 Solving problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.1 Replace lter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.2 Maintenance - instrucons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8 Service arcles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.1 Order parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9 Conformity declaraon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10 ERP values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
11 Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1 Delivery
1.1 Delivery size
Before installation of the Sonair is started, check that it has been supplied in complete and undamaged
condition.
The delivery size of the appliance type Sonair consists of the following components:
1. Appliance Sonair
2. Mounting set
3. Documentation set consisting of:
▪1x installation instructions
▪1x drilling template
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2 General
2.1 Introduction
Congratulations with the purchase of the Sonair ventilation system.
Your Sonair will provide you with a constant supply of fresh and clean air to create a healthy and comfortable
indoor climate. Your Sonair filters dust particles from the air and prevents noise from entering your home. Using
your Sonair also prevents unnecessary energy loss through uncontrolled ventilation.
The Sonair is available in two types:
▪The "Sonair"
▪The “Sonair with CO2-sensor ”
In the Sonair, the flow can only be set manually; In the version with CO2sensor, the flow can either be set
manually or automatically controlled by the built-in CO2sensor (®Switching appliance on and off page 14).
If the Sonair has been voltage-free, the Sonair must always be switched on again by pressing
the -button on the remote control!
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2.2 Technical infomation
Sonair
Power input [V/Hz] 220 - 240 VAC/ 50-60 Hz
Dimensions (w x h x d) [mm] 343 x 447 x 135
Duct diameter [mm] ø100 -125
Weight [kg] 4.5
Filter class ISO Coarse 60% (ISO ePM1.0 50% oponal)
Protecon degree IP20
Rated power [W] 22.9
Materials housing Plasc (ABS)
Colour housing white (RAL 9010) & grey (RAL 9006 )
Baery type remote control CR2032 - 3V
Operaon condions Indoors in a area under temperature condions of 0
to 50 °C with a relave humidity of 0 to 90%.
Fan speed 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Flow [m3/h] 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 85 105 125 150
Rated power [W] 0.5 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.1 3.9 4.9 6.7 10.1 14.8 22.9
Rated current [A] 0.02 0.04 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.09 0.11 0.15 0.21 0.29
Sound power [dB(A)] - <18 <22.5 28.5 35 36 40 45 50 53.5 58.5
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3 Operation
3.1 How the Sonair works
Your Sonair should be installed by a qualified Installer. A hole is drilled in the outside wall of your home and a
duct (not supplied) is placed to create a direct connection with the outdoor air. A grille (this must be ordered
separately) is mounted on the outside wall and the Sonair is mounted inside your home.
A fan in your Sonair sucks unfiltered air (outside air) through a duct and passes it through a filter to clean it
before blows the air into the room, resulting in a healthy and comfortable indoor climate.
With a recirculation valve it is possible to mix the outside air with the recirculation air from the room. In this way
the temperature of the air which comes out of the Sonair can be raised and the indoor air will be filtered as well.
The supply of outdoor air can be controlled by an air inlet shutter valve.
Due to the properties of the Sonair, noise is prevented from entering the room.
A = Sonair
B = Outside Air
C = Recirculation Air
D = Clean Air
E = Knob recirculation valve
F = Air inlet valve
G = Operation handle air inlet valve
H = Filter
J = Duct (not supplied)
K= Outside grille (this must be ordered
separately)
3.2 Emergency mode
1 In case of an emergency such as e.g. fire, pull the 230 V power plug from the electric system.
The appliance is now free of voltage.
2 Close the air inlet vale; move position of the air inlet valve operation handle to up position.
1 2
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3.3 Product overview
3.3.1 Overview and remote control
The Sonair comes with a remote control.
This remote control can be easily removed from the Sonair device.
To switch on and operate the Sonair by means of the remote control, see ®Switching appliance on and off
page 14.
3.3.2 Outlet
The outlet (1) holds the filter (2).
The filtered air is blown through the outlet into the
room.
3.3.3 Filter
The outdoor and indoor air is cleaned by the filter before it is blown into the room. See ®Replace filter page
16 how to replace the filter.
Your Sonair can be fitted with different types of filter. The print on the filter shows what type of filter is
installed in your Sonair.
We recommend that you replace the filter in your Sonair every 6 months or when the filter message indicator
appears. You can order the filters at your dealer. The old filter can be disposed of with the household
rubbish.
Standard filter
Your Sonair is standard fitted with a ISO Coarse 60% filter. This filter is used
under normal dust load conditions. The ISO Coarse 60% filter captures 60%
of the particles larger than 10 μm.
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Fine dust particle filter ISO ePM1.0 (option)
The fine dust particle fine filter ISO ePM1.0 is used when the dust load is
moderate to high. This filter captures 99% of all dust particles larger than
10 μm and 95-99% of all particles larger than 5 μm.
3.3.4 Inlet valve
The supply of outdoor air can be controlled by the air
inlet valve. On the side of your Sonair you can see the
position of the inlet valve handle. When the handle is
at the bottom, the air inlet is open. When the handle
is at the top, the air inlet is closed. This way you can
control the amount of outdoor air entering the room.
When the inlet valve is closed, the appliance should
not be in automatic mode!
The knob allows you to adjust the ratio of outdoor and
indoor air being blown through the filter and into the
room or to close off the air inlet completely (in case of
emergency, like a fire).
1 = inlet valve completely closed
2 = inlet valve fully open
3.3.5 Recirculation valve
The recirculation valve is used in combination with
the inlet valve to control the ratio of outdoor air and
indoor air passed through the Sonair.
The recirculation valve can be adjusted using the tab
at the bottom of the Sonair. Pulling the tab out opens
the valve, pushing the tab up closes the valve. To
adjust the ratio of indoor air and outdoor air first
open the recirculation valve completely then adjust
the inlet valve on the side of the Sonair.
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3.3.6 Filter replacement indicator
If the filter replacement indicator flashes red, we
advise you to replace the filter. This appears after the
first 180 days of use or 180 days after the filter
indicator reset has been reset. Read the instructions
®Replace filter page 16 to see how to replace the
filter and also how to reset the filter replacement
indicator.
3.3.7 CO₂sensor (option)
When a Sonair is equipped with a CO2sensor (1), it is
mounted at the rear.
To let the Sonair ventilate automatically according to
the CO2sensor, use the remote control to position 5
(2). Position 5 on the remote control activated CO2-
sensor
See also ®Switching appliance on and off page 14
for more information about setting to position 5
If automatic mode is selected, the inlet valve must be
open!
Once the product has been set up it will work fully
automatically.
The speed of the fan will increase/decrease gradually
and automatically according to the CO2level present
in the environment.
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4 Installation
4.1 Mounting of the product
A qualified installer must install your Sonair.
The Sonair ventilation unit supplies fresh, clean air to rooms in homes and buildings. To do this, the Sonair must
be installed on the inside of an outside wall, and nearby a power socket/ supply. Before this is done, a hole must
be drilled in the outside wall, a duct must be placed in the hole, and a grille must be placed on the outside wall.
Safety instructions
▪You should use the Sonair with care.
▪Allow the Sonair to acclimatize for at least one hour.
▪The Sonair may only be mounted in clean, dry, even and dust-free interior.
▪There must be a minimum amount of free space around the unit.
▪In the proximity of the device, a wall outlet should be present (Supplied power cord has a length of 1.9 m.).
▪On the outside of the wall, a grille with sufficient free passage must be fitted to the duct.
▪No pipes may run into the wall at the installation location.
▪Make sure that the wall duct is free of debris and other dirt.
Mounting instructions
1. Determine where the Sonair (1) is to be mounted.
2. Take into account the distance to the nearest wall socket; the
supplied power cord has a length of 1.9 m.
3. Observe the minimum clearance arount the Sonair.
4. Stick the supplied drilling template with adhesive tape at the
desired location.
5. It is recommended to use the special Brink sound insulating
tube; diameter 100 mm; Brink article code: 110361
6. Using the drilling template, drill the hole for the outside air
supply from the inside to the outside at an angle of at least 5°
downwards to prevent ingress of water.
7. The diameter depends on the type of tube and can vary between
102 and 127 mm. Ensure that the hole is large enough
(including tolerances) to fit the duct.
8. Using the drilling template, drill the three holes for the
fastening screws Ø8 mm, at least 45 mm deep. Insert plugs into
the holes
9. Tighten the screws, let them protrude 12 mm.
10. Determine the length of the duct and cut it to the right length.
The pipe must not protrude on the inside and outside and must
be flush with the wall.
11. Remove any burrs with a file.
12. Seal the pipe at both ends (2).
13. On the outside of the wall, place the inlet grille (3) over the duct
tube.
14. Gently press the Sonair (1) against the wall and slide it down
over the screws.
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4.2 Electrical connection
Important
Prevent water or other fluids from entering the Sonair. The appliance is not waterproof!
Warning!
At all times disconnect the power cable from the power socket for a filter change or
troubleshooting.
Your Sonair is fitted with a separate power cable.
This power cable of the Sonair should be connected
to an easily accessible wall socket.
The electric installation must comply with the
requirements of your power company and the local
regulations!
A = power connection at the back of the appliance
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5 Starting appliance
5.1 Switching appliance on and off
To switch on/off the Sonair on you must use button on the
remote control. All 5 LED lights are visible for a short moment.
The two control buttons on the remote control allow you to set
the ventilation speed manually. By pressing the plus button ( )
you can increase the fan speed. By pressing the minus button
( ) you can reduce the fan speed.
The LED lights on the remote control indicate which of the 10
ventilation speeds the Sonair is set.
Important! With every change / adjustment by means of the
remote control you will hear a "bleep" in response; if you do not
hear this, adjustment has not been made.
Flow setting 1
20 m3/h
Flow setting 6
70 m3/h
Flow setting 2
30 m3/h
Flow setting 7
85 m3/h
Flow setting 3
40 m3/h
Flow setting 8
105 m3/h
Flow setting 4
50 m3/h
Flow setting 9
125 m3/h
Flow setting 5
60 m3/h
or
automatic ventilation
according the optional fitted
CO2-sensor
Flow setting 10
150 m3/h
* The ow sengs stated in this table have been measured with a Brink supply pipe Ø100mm and standard Brink grille.
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6 Fault
6.1 Solving problems
Warning
Do not attempt to repair the Sonair yourself under any circumstances, as this will make the guarantee void.
If the system problem persists, please contact your dealer.
At all times disconnect the power cable from the power socket for a filter change or troubleshooting.
My Sonair does not ventilate.
▪Check if the power cable is plugged into the power socket.
▪Check if the air inlet handle is in open position.
▪Check if the recirculation valve is in closed position.
▪Check if the outside grille is blocked.
▪Check if the duct is blocked.
My Sonair does not recirculate.
▪Check if the power cable is plugged into the power socket.
▪Check if the air inlet is in the desired position.
▪Check if the recirculation valve is in opened position.
My Sonair make more noise than usual.
▪Check the filter, probably the filter is full and needs replacing. See ®Replace filter page 16 to see how to do
this.
▪Check if the air inlet is opened.
▪Check if the recirculation valve is closed.
▪Check if the outside grille is blocked.
▪Check if the duct is blocked.
The power cable is damaged
Do no try to repair this, it should be replaced by your dealer.
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7 Maintenance
7.1 Replace filter
We recommend that you replace the filter in your Sonair every 6 months or when the filter replacement indicator
appears.
Important
It is not permied to use the Sonair
without lter!
Warning!
Remove the power cable from the power
socket before replacing the lter.
Filter replacement indicator
This icon "FILTER"flashes when we advise you to replace the filter.
This appears after the first 180 days of use of 180 days after the filter
indicator has been reset.
Filter replacement
1 2 4
3
Reset filter replacement indicator
If Sonair has been voltage-free, always switch the
Sonair on again using the -button on the remote
control ®Switching appliance on and off page 14.
After the filter has been replaced, simultaneously
press and both the button and the - button on
the remote control and hold for 3 seconds.
When successfully, the filter replacement indicator
will disappear.
A = Hold both buttons for 3 seconds to reset
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7.2 Maintenance - instructions
Warning!
Make sure that the electrical connection in the installation room is disconnected before
the maintenance operations.
It is recommended to clean the product at least once every year .
During the first months of running, it is also recommended to periodically control the conditions of the machine
so that to establish a proper slot time according to the environmental conditions in which the product is installed.
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8 Service articles
8.1 Order parts
When ordering parts, in addition to the article code , please state the appliance type, the serial number, the year
of production and the name of the part:
N.B.: Appliance type, serial number and year of producon are stated on the idencaon plate on the botom of the
appliance.
Example
Appliance type : Sonair
Serial Number : 352004203501
Year of producon : 2020
Part : Remote control
Arcle code : 535110
Quanty : 1
Appliance type, serial number and year of production are stated on the identification plate on the Sonair.
No. Article description Article code
1 S. Sonair – remote control 535110
2 S. Sonair – lter 535083
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9 Conformity declaration
Manufacturer: Brink Climate Systems B.V.
Address: P.O. Box 11
NL-7950 AA, Staphorst, The Netherlands
Product: Appliance type:
Sonair
Sonair with CO₂sensor
The product described above complies with the following directives:
-2014/35/EU (low voltage directive)
-2014/30/EU (EMC directive)
- RoHS 2011/65/EU (substances directive)
- 2012/19/EU (WEEE directive)
- 2009/125/EG (1253/1254 EU (EU ErP directive))
The product bears the CE label:
Staphorst, 10-08-2020
M. Schouten
Technical Director
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10 ERP values
Technical information sheet in accordance with Ecodesign (ErP), no. 1254/2014 (Annex IV)
Manufacturer: Brink Climate Systems B.V.
Model: Sonair
Climate
zone: Type of control SEC Value
in kWh/m²/a
SEC
Class
Annual electricity
consumption (AEC) in kWh
Annual heating
saved (AHS) in
kWh
Average Manual - 10.52 E 138 1397
Local control with sensor - 24.77 C 58 2623
Cold Manual - 23.88 C 138 2732
Local control with sensor - 49.86 A+ 58 5131
Hot Manual - 2.87 F 138 632
Local control with sensor - 10.41 E 58 1186
Type of venlaon unit: Non-ducted RVU
Fan: EC - fan with variable speed
Type of heat exchanger: none
Thermal eciency n.a.
Maximum ow rate: 150 m3/h
Maximum rated power: 22.9 W
Sound power level Lwa: 50 dB(A)**
Reference ow rate: 105 m3/h
Reference pressure: 0 Pa
Specic Power Input (SEL): 0.10 Wh/m3
Control factor: 1.0 without CO2-sensor
0.65 for unit with CO2- sensor
Leakage* Internal 4.1%
External 4.1%
Posion dirty lter indicaon:
LED indicator on the right hand side of the appliance
Attention! For opmal energy eciency and a proper operaon, a regular lter
inspecon, cleaning or replacement is necessary.
Internet address for instrucons: hp://www.brinkclimatesystems.nl
Sensivity through pressure change: ± 15% per 20 Pa
Airghtness : 2.1%
Classification from 1 January 2016
SEC class (Average climate zone) SEC value in kWh/m²/a
A+ (most efficient) SEC < - 42
A- 42 £ SEC < - 34
B- 34 £ SEC < - 26
C- 26 £ SEC < - 23
D- 23 £SEC < - 20
E (least efficient) - 20 £SEC < - 10
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