Polypipe Silavent AMIE User manual

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Silavent AMIE
Air Q ality Management for Indoor
Environments

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Overview
The Silavent AMIE control mod le provides enhanced control of air q ality in domestic
indoor environments serviced by Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR).
Silavent AMIE offers a choice of man al or f lly a tomatic control of the two main
f nctions: extract fan boost speed operation and heat exchanger bypass (s mmer
bypass).
The extract fan boost speed is controlled by h midity level sensing or an external trigger
s ch as a switch or p sh b tton. H midity level sensing will change the fan speed from
backgro nd to boost as the level of h midity changes. The external trigger will change
the fan speed depending on its on/off condition. When switched off from on, a 15
min te r n on timer is activated; s bseq ently the MVHR nit will ret rn to backgro nd
speed after 15 min tes nless the external trigger is operated d ring this time.
Heat exchanger bypass (s mmer bypass – no heat recovery) is controlled by room
temperat re or time clock settings. In room temperat re mode the bypass will change
from off to on when the room temperat re exceeds the set temperat re. In time clock
mode the bypass operation is controlled by pre-programmed or ser programmed time
settings.
IMPORTANT!
This appliance does not add a heating or refrigerant cooling f nction to the MVHR
system. The cooling f nction provided is the operation of the bypass mechanism of the
MVHR nit, which diverts air aro nd the heat exchanger.
This appliance can be sed by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
red ced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given s pervision or instr ction concerning se of the appliance in a safe
way and nderstand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and ser maintenance shall not be made by children witho t s pervision.
Before commencing any work read the following instr ctions caref lly and ens re yo
have the necessary competency to complete the work safely.
WARNING: ISOLATE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING WORK

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Contents
1. Battery access and ser controls
1.1. Battery and keyboard access
1.2. Display, keyboard and stat s LED
2. First time installation
2.1. Installing batteries
2.2. Time and date adj stment
3. Selecting a pre-set programme
4. User defined programmes
4.1. Creating a ser defined programme
5. Temperat re and h midity settings
6. Operating modes
6.1. A tomatic operation
6.2. Man al operation
6.3. Timed override mode
6.4. Key lock mode
7. Filter maintenance reminder
8. Pre-set programmes
9. Installation and electrical connections
10.Technical specifications

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1. Battery access and ser controls
1. Battery access and ser controls1. Battery access and ser controls
1. Battery access and ser controls
1.1 Battery and keyboard access
1.2 Display, keyboard and stat s LED
Minus k
ey
Pl s k
ey
Validation key
&
s
tat s LED
Navigation key (left)
Escape key
Programme key
Navigation key (right)
Programme n mber
Programme for
c rrent day
Filter cleaning req ired
Ambient act al val e
being displayed
Batteries low - replace
Temperat re/h midity
val e
Day of week
Time
Key lock &
programme
icons
Control mode
Heat recovery mode
Boost mode

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2.
2.2.
2. First
First First
First time i
time itime i
time installation
nstallationnstallation
nstallation
This section will g ide yo thro gh starting yo r AMIE control for the first time.
2.1 Installing batteries
•Open the two side covers and insert the 2 AAA alkaline batteries s pplied (or
remove the small protection sticker if the batteries are already installed in the
compartment)
•Close the two side covers
•Yo r AMIE control will ask yo to set the time
Note: yo can access the time and date adj stment mode by pressing the programme
key (
((
( )
))
) for 1 second at any time.
2.2 Time and date adj stment
The val e to be adj sted will blink, and is adj sted with the keys (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) and (
((
(+)
+)+)
+). Once the
adj stment is made, validate it with the (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) key.
The display will j mp a tomatically to the next val e.
Note: yo can ret rn to the previo s val e by pressing on the escape key (
((
( )
) )
) at any
time.
Seq ence of the adj stments:
Time and day:
Ho rs Setting  Min tes Setting  Day of Week setting (1 = Monday)
Date:
Day Setting  Month Setting  Year Setting
The message “Save
SaveSave
Save” will be displayed along with the stat s LED blinking green, press
(OK)
(OK) (OK)
(OK) to finish and save.
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3. Se
. Se. Se
. Selecting a preset program P1 to P9
lecting a preset program P1 to P9lecting a preset program P1 to P9
lecting a preset program P1 to P9
There are 9 preset programmes P1 – P9. The AMIE control will defa lt to P1 (see
programmes pages 12 to 13).
To select a preset programme se the navigation keys to move the c rser from A to to
P.
Press OK to make the P1 /P9 adj stable. Use the (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (
((
(+)
+)+)
+) Keys to choose P1 to
P1 to P1 to
P1 to P9
P9P9
P9, see
section 8 for pre-set programme details, or U1 to U4 (see section 4). Select and validate
with (
((
(OK
OKOK
OK)
))
) to ret rn to A to.

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4.
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s s
s U1 to U4
U1 to U4 U1 to U4
U1 to U4
Pictograms to help programming will be displayed on the screen d ring programming.
First step of the day – heat recovery on, temperat re controlled bypass activated
What time do yo req ire heat recovery to start?
Temperat re
Temperat re Temperat re
Temperat re controlled heat recover
controlled heat recovercontrolled heat recover
controlled heat recovery set
y set y set
y set ntil next setting
ntil next settingntil next setting
ntil next setting.
..
.
Intermediate step – heat recovery off, bypass activated
What time do yo req ire the comfort bypass to operate?
Bypass set at this time ntil next setting
Bypass set at this time ntil next settingBypass set at this time ntil next setting
Bypass set at this time ntil next setting.
..
.
Intermediate step – heat recovery on, temperat re controlled bypass activated
What time do yo req ire heat recovery to start again d ring the day?
Temperat re
Temperat re Temperat re
Temperat re controlled heat recovery set
controlled heat recovery set controlled heat recovery set
controlled heat recovery set ntil next setting.
ntil next setting.ntil next setting.
ntil next setting.
Last step of the day – heat recovery off, bypass activated
What time do yo need heat recovery ntil?
Bypass set at this time ntil
Bypass set at this time ntil Bypass set at this time ntil
Bypass set at this time ntil following morning.
following morning.following morning.
following morning.
If the middle steps are not relevant or req ired, se the navigation keys to toggle and
eliminate the mid sections. For example
M
MM
Monday to Friday
onday to Fridayonday to Friday
onday to Friday
07:00 09:00 17:00 23:00
Sat rday & S nday
Sat rday & S ndaySat rday & S nday
Sat rday & S nday
07:00 23:00
4.1 Creating ser defined programmes
Use the navigation keys to move from A to to P and press (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK).
Use the (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (
((
(+)
+)+)
+) Keys to choose P1 to P9, or U1 to U4
U1 to U4U1 to U4
U1 to U4

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Select any of U1 to U4
U1 to U4U1 to U4
U1 to U4 as this allows each AMIE controller to store p to 4 ser defined
programmes in its memory. With U1 to U4 blinking press the programme key (
((
( )
) )
) to
access programme settings- The program creation will always start with the day 1
11
1
(Monday).
Once yo have pressed the (
((
( )
) )
) key, the following display will appear.
Adj st the ho r of the first step of the programme with (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (+).
(+).(+).
(+).
Press (OK)
(OK) (OK)
(OK) to validate and move to the following step.
The pictogram will blink meaning that yo can toggle between
and with (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (+)
(+)(+)
(+),
Choose and press (OK)
(OK) (OK)
(OK) to validate and then adj st the ho r of this step with (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (+)
(+)(+)
(+),
Press (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) to validate and move to the next step. If yo selected the option yo will
a tomatically be req ired to select an addition heat recovery period with (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (+)
(+)(+)
(+).
Select the start time of the next period, with (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (+),
(+),(+),
(+), and press (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) and move to the
next step.
The pictogram will blink gain meaning that yo can toggle between
and with (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (+)
(+)(+)
(+),
Sho ld yo wish to have a f rther bypass and heat recovery period d ring the day select
the option and press (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) to validate. Then follow previo s steps.

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To start the last period of heat recovery in the day select and press (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) to
validate.
Note: the time will a tomatically advance by 30 min tes (minim m switching period). In
the example below the start time of the last period of heat recovery is 18:00.
Adj st the ho r of this step with (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (+)
(+)(+)
(+).
Press (OK)
(OK) (OK)
(OK) to validate and move to finish the programme setting of day 1 (Monday).
Yo can now choose to copy the program j st created to s bseq ent days.
To copy the programme to the next day press (OK).
(OK). (OK).
(OK). Sho ld yo wish to set a different
programme for the next day se select no with (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (+),
(+),(+),
(+), and press (OK).
(OK).(OK).
(OK).
Selecting no req ires the above programming steps to be repeated for the next day.
When all 7 days are programmed the message “Save
SaveSave
Save” with the blinking green LED will
be displayed, press (OK)
(OK) (OK)
(OK) to save and ret rn to A to mode.
Note: yo can ret rn to the previo s val e by pressing on the escape key (
((
( )
) )
) at any
time.

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5. Temperat re and h midity settings
5. Temperat re and h midity settings5. Temperat re and h midity settings
5. Temperat re and h midity settings
To adj st the temperat re or h midity set point press the (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (
((
(+)
+) +)
+) key from either the
man al or a tomatic mode. The val e to be adj sted will blink, and is adj sted with the
keys (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) and (
((
(+)
+)+)
+), once the adj stment is made, validate it with the (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) key.
The display will change to first allow the temperat re set point to be changed (the
temperat re at which the bypass f nction will operate). If no change to the temperat re
set point, validate it with the (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) key.
The display will now change to allow the h midity set point to be changed (the
h midity level at which the boost f nction will operate).
6. Operating modes
6. Operating modes6. Operating modes
6. Operating modes
The AMIE control has three selectable operating modes. Use the navigation keys to
move the c rsor between modes. Select the mode with the (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) key.
6.1 A tomatic operation
When selected to a tomatic the AMIE control will operate the bypass and boost
f nctions of the MVHR based on the temperat re and h midity set points, and the
programme selected (P1 to P9 or U1 to U4).
D ring normal a tomatic operation the display will show the time, temperat re and
c rrent operating stat s. The c rrent ambient h midity level can be viewed by pressing
on the escape key (
((
( )
))
).
6.2 Man al operation
When selected to man al the AMIE control will operate the bypass and boost f nctions
of the MVHR based on the temperat re and h midity set points.
D ring normal man al operation the display will show the time, temperat re and
c rrent operating stat s. The c rrent ambient h midity level can be viewed by pressing
on the escape key (
((
( )
))
).
Man al
Timed
override
A tomatic*
* Selectable stored
programmes for
se with A to
mode (see sections
3 & 4)

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6.3 Timed override mode
When selected to timed override the AMIE control will operate the bypass and boost
f nctions of the MVHR based on the h midity set point and override temperat re set
point, for a selected period of time between 1 ho r and 44 days.
D ring normal man al operation the display will show the time remaining, temperat re
and c rrent operating stat s. The c rrent ambient h midity level can be viewed by
pressing on the escape key (
((
( )
))
).
To activate timed override press the (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (
((
(+)
+) +)
+) key immediately after pressing the (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK)
key to enter the mode. The temperat re set point val e will blink, and is adj sted with
the keys (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) and (
((
(+)
+)+)
+).
Once the adj stment is made, validate it with the (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) key.
The time val e (no) will blink, and is adj sted with the keys (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) and (
((
(+)
+)+)
+).
Note: timed override mode can be edited by pressing the (
((
(-
--
-)
) )
) or (
((
(+)
+) +)
+) key or exited by
pressing the navigation keys to change the operating mode.
The operating mode will ret rn to a tomatic when the time elapses.
6.4 Key lock mode
Use this f nction to prevent changes to the settings
To active the f nction, hold the escape key (
((
( )
) )
) and press on the programme key (
((
( )
))
) at
the same time.
The logo will now be displayed on the screen.
Repeat the same proced re to nlock.

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7. Filter maintenance reminder
7. Filter maintenance reminder7. Filter maintenance reminder
7. Filter maintenance reminder
We recommend that the filters of yo r MVHR nit are inspected and maintained on a
reg lar basis to ens re optim m operation. The freq ency of cleaning will vary from
property to property and is dependent on a n mber of factors specific to the property.
We recommend the filters are inspected every two to three months ntil the req ired
freq ency of inspection and maintenance can be determined. See MVHR operating
instr ctions for details of filter removal and refitting.
The AMIE control has the option to provide a filter cleaning reminder every 3,000 ho rs
(approximately 4 months). Contact o r technical department on 08443 715523 for more
information abo t activating this f nction. If selected the display will show a filter
cleaning message on screen and the (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) key will ill minate red.
Once the filters have been inspected and cleaned, validate it with the (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK) key.
The AMIE control will display a filter change reminder every 9,000 ho rs (approximately
12 months). The display will show a filter change message on screen and the (OK
(OK(OK
(OK)
))
) key
will ill minate red.
Note: if the filters have been reg larly maintained, the req irement to replace every
9,000 ho rs is red ced. Filters sho ld be cleaned every time they are removed and
inspected.
Once the filters have been inspected and cleaned or replaced, validate it with the (OK)
(OK)(OK)
(OK)
key.

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8. Pre
8. Pre8. Pre
8. Pre-
--
-set programmes
set programmesset programmes
set programmes
AMIE is based on a different philosophy to other temperat re controlled bypass systems.
•Senses room temperat re and activates the bypass f nction according to the set
point commanded by the ser (heat recovery on, temperat re controlled bypass
activated)
•Feat res a f lly programmable time controlled bypass f nction. This allows the
ser to command the bypass to activate irrespective of temperat re – perfect for
night time ventilation (heat recovery on, temperat re controlled bypass
activated)
•Is s pplied with a n mber of pre-set bypass programmes. These provide the ser
with q ick and easy access to a n mber of time controlled bypass options
Looking at the pre-set programmes (next page) it can be seen that the time control has a
resol tion of 30 min tes. Where the time segment is colo red black, the bypass f nction
is temperat re controlled. Where the segment is clear, the bypass f nction is time
controlled.
Taking P1 as an example, night cooling (MVHR nit in bypass mode) will start at 10pm
and stop at 5am. This means that the home will be s pplied with cooler air thro gh the
night, as the external air temperat re falls, making a more comfortable environment for
the occ pants to get a good night’s sleep. In addition the fabric of the property will also
be cooled, which means a lower initial temperat re prior to the next day’s temperat re
increase.
Pre-set programme options.
•P1 – Night cooling
Activates the bypass d ring typically cooler night time ho rs (7 ho rs)
•P2 – Extended night cooling 1
Activates the bypass for a longer period d ring night time ho rs (12 ho rs)
•P3 – Extended night cooling 2
As P2 b t f rther extended (14 ho rs)
•P4 – Red ced heat recovery 1
Activates the bypass d ring periods of typically higher activity where heat
recovery is not req ired (can be sed in conj nction with boosted fan speed –
decrease h midity setting)
•P5 – Red ced heat recovery 2
As P4 b t with revised weekend ho rs
•P6 – Daytime bypass
As P4 b t with revised ho rs
•P7 – O t of ho rs cooling (shop, office)
As P1 b t with revised ho rs (typical office working ho rs)
•P8 – Constant bypass
Activates the bypass contin ally, no heat recovery at any time or temperat re
•P9 – Temperat re control bypass
Activates the bypass dependent on ser set temperat re, no timed bypass
operation
IMPORTANT!
This appliance does not add a heating or refrigerant cooling f nction to the MVHR
system. The cooling f nction provided is the operation of the bypass mechanism of the
MVHR nit, which diverts air aro nd the heat exchanger.

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9. Installation and electrical connections
9. Installation and electrical connections9. Installation and electrical connections
9. Installation and electrical connections
WARNING: ISOLATE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING WORK
WARNING: DO NOT APPLY EXTERNAL VOLTAGE TO TERMINALS
MARKED
All wiring m st be in accordance with the c rrent IEE Wiring Reg lations BS7671. The
electrical installation sho ld be inspected and tested by a s itably q alified person after
completion.
When installing the appliance, care sho ld be taken not to damage any hidden tilities.
The installer is responsible for the installation and electrical connection of the system on
site. It is the responsibility of the installer to ens re that the eq ipment is safely and
sec rely installed and left only when electrically and mechanically safe.
All reg lations and req irements m st be strictly followed to prevent hazards to life and
property, both d ring and after installation and any s bseq ent servicing or
maintenance.

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10. Technical specifications
10. Technical specifications10. Technical specifications
10. Technical specifications
Meas red temperat re precision 0.1°C
Operating temperat re 0°C to 40°C
Shipping & storage temperat re -10°C to +50°C
User adj stable temperat re setting range 5°C to 37°C
User adj stable h midity setting range 0%RH to 99%RH
Electrical protection Class II, IP30
Power s pply 2 x AAA alkaline battery
Estimated battery operating life 2 years
O tp t 2 x volt free contact relay 5A 230VAC
External inp t Connect to external volt free contact only.
DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY EXTERNAL
DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY EXTERNAL DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY EXTERNAL
DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY EXTERNAL
VOLTAGE!
VOLTAGE!VOLTAGE!
VOLTAGE!
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