Siegenia AERO User manual

AERO
Wall-mounted ventilator with heat recovery.
AEROLIFE
Window systems
Door systems
Comfort systems
ORIGINAL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents
About this documentation............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Unit description .............................................................................................................................................................................13
Function .........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Commissioning..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Operation......................................................................................................................................................................................16
Program overview .........................................................................................................................................................................17
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................................17
Spare parts....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................................20
Technical specifications ................................................................................................................................................................20
EU declaration of conformity........................................................................................................................................................23

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About this documentation
Read the instructions
These instructions are an important document and part of the product. Only the defined procedures are safe. Persons can be
injured or material damage could occur if these instructions are not observed.
Read and observe the instructions completely before using the product.
Retain these instructions, keep them available and pass them on to subsequent users.
Producer
SIEGENIA-AUBI KG
Industriestraße 1 – 3
57234 Wilnsdorf
Germany
You can find the addresses of our worldwide locations here: siegenia.com/en/company/locations
Target group of this documentation
This information is intended for end users, fitters and retrofitters.
• The target group end users" comprises all persons who carry out the following activities:
- operation and maintenance of SIEGENIA products
• The target group "fitters and retrofitters" comprises all persons who carry out the following activities:
- install and repair SIEGENIA products in a building project.
Safety
Intended use
• Use the AEROLIFE exclusively for the ventilation of closed rooms (kitchen, bathroom, living rooms and bedrooms).
• The AEROLIFE is not suitable for dehumidification (e.g. for the drying of new buildings).
• The unit must always be installed by an experienced specialist, in accordance with the installation and planning
documents of SIEGENIA. The installation information in these instructions must be complied with at all times.
• Be sure to mount the supplied SIEGENIA weather grille for the protection of the unit from the outer side.
• Do not install the unit in contaminated rooms and ensure that no hazardous substances can be drawn in.
• The unit is not suitable for use in swimming baths and / or damp locations.
• The AEROLIFE must be mounted in a vertical position. Mounting on inclines (e.g. walls and ceilings), is not permissible.
• If the unit is to be used in a room with a heating unit that draws air from the room, prior authorisation must be obtained
from the proper authorities, such as the officially appointed district chimney sweep.
• Only operate and/or store the AEROLIFE at temperatures between ‒ 15°C and +40°C.
• Use the unit only with original accessories from SIEGENIA.

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• Comply with the safety regulations for operating electrical equipment and, if necessary, for ladders, steps and work
overhead or at certain heights.
• Use the unit only when it is in a technically sound condition.
• Do not modify the unit's components in any way.
• Please do not put any objects on top of the unit.
• Do not use the device as a seat.
• Make sure that air can flow in and out at the two outer sides without impedance. Do not hang any textiles or paper or
similar items over the air inlet and outlet ports and do not place any objects directly in front of or next to the unit. Do not
insert any objects into the openings of the unit.
• Do not remove any covers or unit components that are not defined in the "Maintenance" chapter. Do not remove the
cover of the connecting clamps inside the unit.
• The unit must be checked by a specialist in the event of a fault.
Requirements for the target group
End user
The following persons may only operate the product if they have understood the dangers involved in handling the product or if they
are supervised during operation:
• children
• persons with diminished physical, sensory or mental capabilities
• Persons
Fitters and retrofitters
We assume and require that fitters and retrofitters possess the following knowledge and skills:
• knowledge of the regulations concerning occupational safety and accident prevention
• comprehension of technical correlations according to state-of-the-art science and technology
• knowledge of professional work steps
• knowledge of the applicable standards and directives
• knowledge and skills with regard to the professional use of electrical and mechanical tooling
• knowledge and skills with regard to the professional fixing of technical elements
• knowledge and skills with regard to the professional fabrication of electrical components
• knowledge and skills with regard to the work steps:
- connecting electrical components
- commissioning electrical components
- checking the function of electrical components
• knowledge of the 5 safety rules:
- enable
- secure against reactivation
- ensure that system is voltage-free
- earthing and short-circuiting
- cover or isolate proximate live parts
SIEGENIA offers training courses for the acquisition of some of the required knowledge and skills. Contact your SIEGENIA
sales consultant in case of requirement.

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Safety notes
• There is a risk of injury from wasp or bee stings:
- insects could nest themselves in closed ventilation slots. The insects could fly out and sting you when you open the unit for
maintenance purposes.
- To prevent insects from nesting in the unit, do not leave the ventilation slots closed for several days in succession.
- Wear protective clothing to open the device if the ventilation slots have been closed for several days in succession.
• Electrically operated unit. Risk of fatal injury from electric shock or fire.
To prevent personal injury or damage to property, always comply with the following instructions:
- insert the Euro mains plug of the standard connecting cable only into a suitable 230VAC mains power supply socket.
- If the mains connection cable for the unit is damaged, it must be replaced by SIEGENIA, its customer service or an equally
qualified person to eliminate hazards.
- If any work is required for the connection of the device to the 230 V AC mains power supply, this may only be carried out by
an electrician.
- All-pole safety isolation is required if the customer is routing the mains cable.
- The current VDE directives must be observed.
- The country-specific directives must be stringently observed for all work on the voltage or house installation mains.
- Should a solid object or any liquid get inside the unit, stop operation immediately and disconnect the device from the
electricity grid.
Scope of delivery
AEROLIFE Pipe
Top and bottom blower unit Drilling template
Weather grille 4 screws 5 x 120
4 dowels S8
Adhesive tape
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Installation
Installation dimensions
Installation in the brickwork (in-wall mounting)
> 300 > 160
> 350 < 1000
103
75
Dimensions in millimetres (mm)
Mounting to the wall
> 300 > 85
> 350 < 1000
178
Dimensions in millimetres (mm)

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Installation steps
Material damage due to holes in lines or cables!
Damaged water lines, gas pipes or cables can cause material damage.
› Prior to installation, check with a test unit that there are no lines or cables routed in the wall at the installation position.
Step 1 (only for in-wall mounting): create a wall opening
1. Create the wall opening in accordance with the adjacent
diagram.
Notice: the base must be level (plastered).
min. 350 mm 437 mm
75 mm
78 mm
462 mm
Step 2: marking the holes
For in-wall mounting and electrical fixed
connection
1. For in-wall mounting, cut out the drilling template along
the dotted line.
2. Cut out an opening in the drilling template at the point
marked with a cross and pull the end of the cable through
the hole.
3. Use a water spirit level to align the drilling template and
then fix into place.
4. Mark four mounting holes and the core mounting hole on
the wall.
Please note:
• the base must be level (plastered).
• The entire free cable length should be 300 mm, of which
150 mm must be without outer sheathing.
300 mm
150 mm

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For on-wall mounting
1. Use a water spirit level to align the drilling template at a
suitable position and attach to the wall.
2. Mark four mounting holes and the core mounting hole on
the wall.
Please note:
• the base must be level (plastered).
• The maximum interval from the outer edge of the template
to the next socket should not exceed 300 mm.
Step 3: drilling the core mounting hole and fixing holes
1. Drill the core hole (ø 120+3). Using a hammer drill at an
angle of approx. 2° to 5°, drill a hole through to the
outside wall.
ø120+3
2. Drill the four marked mounting holes (all drilled holes
should have a diameter of 8mm and be at least 45mm
deep).
3. Insert four S8 dowels (included in delivery) into the
drilled holes.
Notice: depending on the type of wall (e.g. plasterboard),
suitable dowels may need to be provided by the customer for
inserting into the drill holes.
Step 4: crop PVC ventilation pipe
1. Crop the pipe according to the formula:
X = Y – 43 mm (on-wall mounting)
X = Y – 118 mm (in-wall mounting)
Y
X
Y
On-wall mounting In-wall mounting

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Step 5: fixing the pipe to the socket piece
1. Push the side of the pipe with the recessed middle bar on
to the socket piece of the ventilation unit until the pipe is
firmly seated.
2. Fix the transition point with the adhesive tape included in
the delivery. The pipe and socket pieces must be firmly
interconnected.
Step 6: removing the front panel
1. Insert screwdriver into the left and then the right opening
of the front panel until the underlying snap connection is
released at both sides.
2. Tilt the front panel forwards, lift off and lay down on the
side.

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Step 7: cable routing
For fixed electrical connection (a)
1. Lift the ventilation unit and push the pipe, fixed to the unit,
a little bit into the wall opening.
2. Pull the cable through the opening on the rear side of the
ventilation unit.
For connection to a socket (b)
1. Route the connection cable on the left or right side in the
cable duct.
Notice: the cable must be neatly routed in the cable duct to
prevent it from being pushed through or squeezed during the
installation.
a
b
Step 8: screwing the ventilation unit onto the wall
1. Lift the ventilation unit and push the pipe fixed to the unit
through the wall opening.
2. Press the ventilation unit firmly against the wall and fix
with four screws.
3. Seal joints between the ventilation unit and wall with
permanently elastic sealing compound.

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Step 9: connecting the cable to the clamping block (only for fixed connection)
1. Remove screws and cover.
2. Connect the cable to the clamping block.
3. Position cover and screw firmly into place.
Notice: route the cable through the top opening on the
terminal box.
Step 10: inserting the blower units
1. Insert the top and bottom blower unit and press lightly
against the contacts.
Notice: the blower units are kept in this position after the
assembly of the front panel.
Round, yellow
sticker
Spring-tensioned
PVC pin
Step 11: inserting the foam strips
1. Press the foam strips into the hollow cavity between the
casing and the top blower unit.
Notice: the second foam strip must not project beyond the
front edge of the front panel.

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Step 12: closing the front panel and testing the function
1. Hook in the front panel at the bottom of the ventilation
unit.
2. Press the top of the front panel with both hands until you
can hear it engage at both sides.
3. Insert the Euro plug into the socket, with an electrical
fixed connection, switch on the security device of the
power circuit for the ventilation unit.
4. Press the On/Off button beside the display and test the
functioning of the ventilation unit.
5. Switch off the ventilation unit following successful testing.
Notice: if the ventilation unit is not working, check that the
front panel is correctly seated.
Step 13: mounting the weather grille
1. Apply the permanent elastic sealing compound to the
outer edge of the pipe and weather grille.
2. Press the weather grille firmly against the wall. Two
clamps must be located above the middle bar and one
clamp below the middle bar.
Please note:
• ensure that the fins of the weather grille are pointing
downwards.
• There must not be a gap at the transition from the pipe to
the house wall.

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Unit description
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1. Casing trough
2. Display
3. Buttons
4. Casing frame
5. Front panel
6. Air inlet and outlet with cover flaps
7. Cable duct
8. Socket piece
9. Mains cable with Euro plug
5.
4.
1. 2. 3.
6.
1. 4.
6.
8.
9.
7.

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Display
In a normal situation all symbols would not be displayed simultaneously.
Room temperature in degrees Celsius
(Measuring range from 0°C to 99°C)
Relative air humidity in %
(Measuring range from 30% to 90%)
Blower level (three possible levels)
Mode of operation (programs):
P1
P2
Manual ventilation mode (pollen protection)
Automatic ventilation mode (humidity control)
Operation of the blower units
Filter replacement required
Note! The filter is monitored on the basis of the current
consumption of the unit. If the unit is operated continuously in
blower level 1 or 2, the AEROLIFE processor switches every 8
hours for approximately two minutes to blower level 5, for
measuring technological reasons, to check the filter. The unit
then automatically switches back to the previously set blower
level.

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Function
Features
• Simultaneous aeration and ventilation
• Filters pollen and dust
• Filtering of the exhaust air
• Heat recovery:
• sound absorption of the outside air
• low inherent noise
Ventilation mode
In ventilation mode, the AEROLIFE vents and aerates
simultaneously. The unit is equipped with two internal,
segregated air passages and two separated blower units for
this purpose.
Indoor air is drawn in at the two top air inlets (a), filtered,
conveyed via the heat exchanger and exhausted to the
outside.
Fresh air is drawn in from the outside, filtered, conveyed via
the heat exchanger and through the two bottom air outlets
into the room (b).
a
a
b
b
Ventilation elements
The heat exchanger partially absorbs the heat from the
exhausted indoor air, thus heating the supplied fresh air. The
heat exchanger is detachable so that the filter unit in the
heat exchanger can be changed.
The filter unit consists of a cassette filter (filter grade F7),
which filters over 97% of the pollen out of the fresh air and a
fleece filter that filters the indoor air. The two filters prevent
the contamination of the heat exchanger and the blower
units. The necessary replacement of the filter unit is indicated
by the " " symbol in the AEROLIFE display.
The performance of the supply air and the exhaust air
unit and therefore the air throughput is adjustable in three
levels.
Neither blower unit is in operation when the AEROLIFE is
switched off.

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Commissioning
Electrically operated unit.
Risk of fatal injury from electric shock or fire.
› The AEROLIFE is connected directly to the 230 V AC mains power supply. However, the voltage is transformed to 12 V
low voltage in the unit. In case of overload, a safety device (thermal overload protection) in the transformer disconnects
the unit from 230 V AC mains power supply and automatically switches on again when the overload has been rectified.
› A safety switch is also integrated for maintenance purposes. If the front panel is removed, the safety switch cuts off the
supply voltage.
To prevent personal injury or damage to property, always comply with the following instructions:
› there is a 230 V AC voltage prevailing on the power connection terminals of the unit, even when the front panel is
removed.
› Do not remove the cover of the connecting clamps behind the top casing unit.
The unit can be commissioned following successful installation and electrical connection of the AEROLIFE.
• The Euro plug of the power cable must be properly connected to the 230 V AC mains power supply via a socket. If the
unit has been permanently connected to the 230 V AC mains power supply, the safety device belonging to this electrical
circuit must be switched on.
• Remove any transport and mounting aids prior to the commissioning.
Operation
› Open the cover flaps (a), before the AEROLIFE is
switched on.
› Close the cover flaps (b), before the AEROLIFE remains
switched off for a prolonged period.
a
b
› The required blower level can be adjusted by pressing the button briefly.
Unit is switched off Blower level 2 Blower level 4 Blower level 10 Humidity control

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Program overview
pro-
gramme
Function
P1 Manual control of the blower level
P2
Humidity control
The unit automatically switches to basic ventilation if the room air humidity drops below the value 55%.
If the room air humidity exceeds the value 55%, the blower level is increased automatically.
Attention! The AEROLIFE only operates in basic ventilation mode if the outside air simultaneously has a
high air humidity than the indoor air.
• Background: due to the humid outside air, otherwise the room air humidity would continue to rise.
• Recommendation: on especially humid days, manual control of the unit is recommended because
outside air will still enter the room via the basic ventilation.
Maintenance
Electrically operated unit.
Risk of fatal injury from electric shock or fire.
To prevent personal injury or damage to property, always comply with the following instructions:
› pull the mains plug out of the socket prior to every cleaning process or maintenance work. Never pull at the cable to
disconnect the device from the electricity grid.
› for all devices with a fixed connection to the 230 V AC mains power supply, switch off all poles of the feeder. The safety
devices must be removed if necessary.
Danger of injury from wasp or bee stings Insects could nest in the unit if the
ventilation slots are closed. The insects could fly out and sting you when you
open the unit for maintenance purposes.
› To prevent insects from nesting in the unit, do not leave the ventilation slots closed for several days in succession.
› Wear protective clothing to open the device if the ventilation slots have been closed for several days in succession.
Cleaning
Important: when cleaning the AEROLIFE, do not allow any liquids to get inside the device.
• Never use cleaning agents that are aggressive or contain solvents, or sharp-edged objects, as these may damage the
surfaces of the casing.
• Never clean the unit with a high-pressure cleaner or steam-jet cleaner.
• Clean the AEROLIFE with a cloth moistened with a mild soap solution or cleaning agent.

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Replacing the filter
• The filter should be changed when this is indicated in the display - at least every six months.
• Only use genuine filters from SIEGENIA. You can purchase replacement filters from SIEGENIA or from specialist retailers.
Caution! Activate and remove only the specified device components.
1. Insert a screwdriver into the left and then the right
opening of the front panel until the underlying snap
connection is released at both sides.
2. Tilt the front panel forwards, lift it off and lay down on the
side.
3. Pull the heat exchanger forwards.

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4. Remove the filter from the heat exchanger and dispose of
the filter in the household waste.
5. Insert the new filter into the heat exchanger.
Notice: the front cardboard strip on the filter cassette
must be inserted between the two aluminium edges (a+
b). The upper edge of the cardboard strip must end
under upper aluminium edge. The bottom edge of the
fleece filter must be pressed behind the bottom aluminium
edge (c).
6. Reassemble the AEROLIFE in the reverse order.
Notice: check the correct seating of the front panel if the
AEROLIFE does not function at once after the filter
replacement.
a
b
c
Calibration after filter replacement
A calibration must be performed after the filter replacement.
1. Open the cover caps (a)
2. Press button for approx. 7 seconds (b), until »CA« »CA«
and blower level 1 appears in the display.
3. Release the button
Please note:
• the blower levels are switched automatically.
• The AEROLIFE switches off automatically and is therefore
calibrated.
a
b

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Spare parts
material description material number
Filter ISO ePM1080% vL3300140-093110
Filter NOx vL5300200-099010
Troubleshooting
Contact the producer if this table does not describe the fault (see page 3).
Problem Possible cause Solution
AEROLIFE shows
no reaction when
button is pressed
No power supply • Check that the front panel is correctly seated
• Check power supply
Wiring wrong/defective or cable defective • Have the wiring checked by a qualified electrician
Power supply defective • Have the supply voltage checked by a qualified
electrician
The display
flashes
Frost protection warning!
The display flashes when an outside tempera-
ture of −5°C and an air humidity of >60% is
reached.
• Recommendation: switch off the unit and wait until
the outside temperature rises again.
Technical specifications
Data table
AEROLIFE
Air throughput Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
approx. 29 m³/h
approx. 35 m³/h
approx. 60 m³/h
Inherent noise
(measured in accordance with DIN EN ISO 3745, at 8 dB room insulation)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
LPA = 26 dB (A)
LPA = 30 dB (A)
LPA = 40 dB (A)
Power consumption Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
11 Watt
17 Watt
32 Watt
Heat recovery efficiency (in accordance with DiBT) max.66%
Sound absorption (in accordance with DINEN10140-2) Dn,e,w = 52 dB
Electrical connection 230 V∼ / 0.17 A
Protection class II
Weight 12.5 kg