Minotair BOREAL 12000 SERIES User manual

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THE MULTIFUNCTION AIR EXCHANGER
BOREAL 12000 SERIES
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Dear customer,
Congratulations for purchasing this MINOTAIR product. Much more than a simple air
exchanger, the MINOTAIR is a cutting-edge device used to control the ventilation,
temperature and humidity of your home. It does all this by filtering, dehumidifying,
heating, cooling and renewing the indoor air –thus providing a healthy and comfortable
environment all year round. Did I hear you say, “Magic Box”? This is actually how some
green building experts refer to it!
Our engineers have successfully integrated and optimized various techniques associated with
ventilation and thermodynamics to build a high performance, energy-efficient device. As a result,
the MINOTAIR offers superior recovery efficiency when compared to traditional Heat or Energy
Recovery Ventilators. Not to mention that, unlike the MINOTAIR, none of these products can heat,
cool or dehumidify by themselves. Only the MINOTAIR can claim to be truly multifunctional.
The MINOTAIR is easy to operate with its user-friendly digital control, designed to focus on
the factors directly affecting comfort and air quality. Whether it is about the ventilation
rate, temperature or humidity level –the information is always available at a quick glance.
Furthermore, you can now rest assured knowing that you will no longer be left behind when
new features become available, thanks to the MINOTAIR’s USB port. This makes it possible to
update the microcontroller when upgrades are released for download on our website. Gone
are the days when you would find out that your brand new device was quickly becoming
obsolete as subsequent features were coming to market. Your MINOTAIR will keep evolving
and benefiting you for many years. By the way, new features are offered free of charge!
Finally, please take the time to read this guide thoroughly. It was written for you and
contains both practical and important information. It will help you get the most out of
your device. Store it for future reference, preferably close to the device.
The whole team thanks you for choosing MINOTAIR.
Karl Audet
President and Lead Engineer
MINOTAIR Ventilation Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................................... 6
Setting Expectations ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Device Overview............................................................................................................................................... 8
Main Components....................................................................................................................................... 9
External Overview......................................................................................................................................10
Operating Modes.......................................................................................................................................11
1. Air Exchanger Mode (Ventilation) ..........................................................................................11
2. Heat Pump Mode (Recirculation)............................................................................................12
3. Recirculation Mode without Compressor............................................................................13
4. Intermittent Mode .......................................................................................................................14
5. Smart Mode ...................................................................................................................................15
Installation Procedures.................................................................................................................................16
Important Installation Requirements..................................................................................................16
Personal Safety....................................................................................................................................... 16
Regulations .............................................................................................................................................16
Device Inspection..................................................................................................................................16
Choosing where to install the MINOTAIR ..........................................................................................16
Choosing an Installation Method.........................................................................................................17
Connection to a Forced Air Ventilation System –Simplified Method .................................17
Connection to a Forced Air Ventilation System –Extraction at the Source.......................18
Connection to an Independent System of Ventilation Ducts.................................................19
Calculating Ventilation Airflow .............................................................................................................20
Sizing Air Ducts...........................................................................................................................................21
Basic Guidelines for Air Ducts ...........................................................................................................23
Insulating Air Ducts ..............................................................................................................................24
Installing Flexible Ducts......................................................................................................................24
Validating the Ducts Installation......................................................................................................24
Location of Indoor Grilles........................................................................................................................ 25
Supply Grilles..........................................................................................................................................25
Return Grilles ..........................................................................................................................................25
Location of Outside Hoods.....................................................................................................................25
Balancing the system................................................................................................................................26

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Balancing Registers ..............................................................................................................................26
Balancing the MINOTAIR.....................................................................................................................26
Securing the MINOTAIR ...........................................................................................................................27
Connecting the Condensate Drain......................................................................................................28
Connecting to Other Central Devices (Installation Options).......................................................29
Connecting to a 3 kW Electric Coil (Installation Option)...............................................................30
Connecting to an Auxiliary Heat Pump (Installation Option) .....................................................30
Connecting to a Bathroom Timer (Installation Option) ................................................................31
Installing the Wall Mount Control (Installation Option)................................................................ 32
Selecting the Location.........................................................................................................................32
Adjusting Display Contrast ................................................................................................................32
Cable Configuration .............................................................................................................................33
Wall-Mounting .......................................................................................................................................34
Connecting the MINOTAIR .....................................................................................................................35
Digital Control Basics ....................................................................................................................................36
Main Screen .................................................................................................................................................36
Digital Control Buttons ............................................................................................................................37
Explanation of Symbols ...........................................................................................................................38
Adjusting Display Contrast.....................................................................................................................39
Boot Sequence............................................................................................................................................39
Turning the Device On and Off .............................................................................................................40
Adjusting Indoor Temperature .............................................................................................................41
Adjusting Indoor Relative Humidity....................................................................................................42
Switching Between Ventilation Speeds .............................................................................................42
Main Menu........................................................................................................................................................43
1. Ventilation Settings .........................................................................................................................43
“Ventilation” settings screen .............................................................................................................43
“Ventilation” settings screen (cont’d).............................................................................................45
“Ventilation” settings screen (cont’d).............................................................................................45
“Ventilation” settings screen (cont’d).............................................................................................46
“Ventilation” settings screen (cont’d).............................................................................................46
“Ventilation” settings screen (cont’d).............................................................................................47
“Ventilation” settings screen (cont’d).............................................................................................47
2. Adjusting Heating and Cooling Settings ..................................................................................48
“Temperature” settings screen .........................................................................................................48

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“Temperature” settings screen (cont’d).........................................................................................49
“Temperature” settings screen (cont’d).........................................................................................50
“Temperature” settings screen (cont’d).........................................................................................50
“Temperature” settings screen (cont’d).........................................................................................51
3. Adjusting Indoor Humidity Settings ..........................................................................................52
“Humidity” settings screen ................................................................................................................52
“Humidity” settings screen (cont’d) ................................................................................................ 53
“Humidity” settings screen (cont’d) ................................................................................................ 54
4. Adjusting Program Settings..........................................................................................................55
“Program” settings screen..................................................................................................................55
“Program” settings screen (cont’d) .................................................................................................56
5. Adjusting Filter Settings.................................................................................................................57
“Filters” settings screen.......................................................................................................................57
6. Other Settings....................................................................................................................................58
“Other settings” screen .......................................................................................................................58
“Clock” screen 1 .....................................................................................................................................59
“Clock” screen 2 .....................................................................................................................................59
7. System Info .........................................................................................................................................60
“System info – Odometer” screen....................................................................................................60
“System info – Software version” screen .......................................................................................60
Alarm Descriptions.................................................................................................................................... 61
Control Card ................................................................................................................................................65
Electrical Schematic ..................................................................................................................................66
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................67
Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................68
Limitations and Exclusions.................................................................................................................68
Warranty Transfer..................................................................................................................................68
Damage Claims......................................................................................................................................68
Other warranty rights ..........................................................................................................................68
NOTES:...........................................................................................................................................................69