Siegenia AEROVITAL User manual

AERO
Wall mounted ventilator with heat recovery.
AEROVITAL
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Contents
Target group of this documentation................................................................................................................................................ 4
Intended use.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety notices.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Unit description .............................................................................................................................................................................12
Function .........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Commissioning..............................................................................................................................................................................15
Operation (general)......................................................................................................................................................................15
Program overview .........................................................................................................................................................................17
Programming.................................................................................................................................................................................18
Care and maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................20
Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................................22
Technical data...............................................................................................................................................................................23
Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................................................................24
Liability ..........................................................................................................................................................................................25
Feedback on documentation........................................................................................................................................................25
EU Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................................................................26

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Target group of this documentation
This documentation is intended for use by specialists only. All work described in this document is to be performed by
experienced professionals with training and practice in the assembly, installation and maintenance of ventilation units. Safe
and proper assembly of this unit is not possible without expert knowledge.
Intended use
• Use the AEROVITAL only for the ventilation of closed rooms (kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom).
• The AEROVITAL is not suitable for dehumidification (e. g. for drying new buildings).
• The unit must always be installed by an experienced specialist, in accordance with the installation and planning
documents of SIEGENIA. The installation instructions in this document must be complied with at all times.
• Be sure to attach the supplied SIEGENIA weather grille to protect the unit from the outside.
• 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 pools and/or damp locations.
• The AEROVITAL may only be mounted in a vertical position. The unit may not be installed on diagonal surfaces (e. g.
walls/ceilings).
• 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 AEROVITAL at temperatures between -15°C and +40°C.
• Use the device only with original accessories from SIEGENIA.
• Observe the safety regulations for working with ladders, steps, overhead work and work at particular heights.
• Use the device 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 unit as a seat.
• Ensure that the air can flow in and out freely at the two outer sides. Do not hang any textiles, paper or similar objects over
the air inlets or outlets and do not place any objects directly in front of or next to the unit. Do not insert objects into the
openings of the unit.
• Do not remove any covers or unit components except as described in the chapter „Maintenance“. Do not remove the
cover of the connecting clamps inside the unit.
• The device must be checked by a specialist in the event of a fault.

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Safety notices
• This unit can be used by children aged 8 and above as well as by people with physical, sensory or mental difficulties or
with a lack of experience and knowledge as long as they are supervised or have been instructed in how to use the unit
safely and understand the resulting risks. Children must not play with the unit. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be
carried out by children without supervision.
Electrically operated device.
Risk of fatal injury from electric shock or fire.
To prevent personal injury or damage to property, always comply with the following instructions:
› Only insert the Euro plug of the standard connecting cable into a suitable 230VAC socket.
› If the mains connection cable for the device is damaged, it must be replaced by SIEGENIA, the company‘s customer
service department, or similarly qualified personnel in order to prevent personal injury or damage to property.
› Only a qualified electrician may perform any work on the 230V AC mains power supply that is required in order to
connect the device.
› All-pole safety isolation is required if the customer is fitting the mains cable.
› Current local regulations (such as those of the VDE in Germany) must be observed.
› Relevant country-specific regulations must be strictly followed for all work carried out on the voltage supply system or
house wiring system.
› Should a solid object or any liquid get inside the device, stop operation immediately and disconnect the device from the
mains power supply.
Scope of delivery
AEROVITAL Pipe
Remote control Drilling template
Top and bottom blower unit 4 Screws 5 x 120
4 Dowel S8
Weather grille
AERO
AEROVITAL
Fenstersysteme
Türsysteme
Komfortsysteme
ORIGINAL
BETRIEBSANLEITUNG
Original operating instructions
Adhesive tape

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Installation
Risk of damage to property by drilling through concealed cables or pipes!
› Before installing the unit, use a suitable cable and pipe detector at the installation location to identify the presence of
concealed cables or pipes in the wall (such as water pipes).
Step 1 (only for in-wall mounting): preparation of wall recess
1. Make the wall recess according to the adjacent diagram.
Note: The surface must be level (plastered).
min. 350 mm 437 mm
75 mm
75 mm
462 mm
Step 2: Marking drill holes
With in-wall mounting and permanent electrical
connection
1. Cut out the drilling template along the dotted line for
in-wall mounting.
2. Cut out an opening in the drilling template at the point
marked with a cross and draw the end of the cable
through the opening.
3. Align the drilling template with a spirit level, if necessary,
and fix into place.
4. Mark four fastening drill holes and core drill hole on the
wall.
Notes:
• The surface 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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On-wall mounting
1. Align the drilling template with a spirit level and
fix into place.
2. Mark four fastening drill holes and core drill hole
on the wall.
Notes:
• The surface must be level (plastered).
• The maximum distance from the outer edge of the
template to the next socket should not exceed 300 mm.
Step 3: Drilling the core hole and mounting holes
1. Drill 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 drill holes ø 8 mm, at least 45 mm deep).
3. Insert four S8 dowels (included in delivery) into the
drilled holes.
Note: 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: Trimming the PVC ventilation pipe
1. Trim 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 pipe side with the recessed middle bar onto 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. Pipe and socket piece must be firmly
connected.
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. Fold the front panel forwards, unhinge and set down on
the side.

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Step 7: Routing the cables
With permanent electrical connection (a)
1. Lift the ventilation unit and push a small section of the
attached pipe into the wall opening.
2. Draw the cable through the opening at the rear of the
ventilation unit.
For socket connection (b)
1. Route the connecting cable in the cable duct in a
clockwise or anticlockwise direction.
Note: The cable must be neatly laid in the cable duct to
prevent it from being squeezed or carried through during the
installation.
a
b
Step 8: Screwing the ventilation unit to the wall
1. Lift the ventilation unit and push the attached pipe
through the wall opening.
2. Press the ventilation unit firmly against the wall and fasten
with four screws.
3. Seal around the connection of the ventilation unit to the
wall with permanently elastic sealing compound.

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Step 9: Connecting the cable to the clamping block (only for permanent electrical connection)
1. Remove screws and cover.
2. Connect the cable to the clamping block.
3. Put on the cover and screw firmly into place.
Note: Route the cable through the top breakthrough on the
terminal box.
Step 10: Inserting the blower units
1. Insert the top and bottom blower unit and press slightly
against the contacts.
Note: The blower units are retained in this position after the
front panel has been mounted.
Yellow round
label
Spring-loaded
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.
Note: The second foam strip must not project over the front
edge of the front panel.

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Step 12: Closing the front panel and testing the function
1. Hook the front panel into the ventilation unit.
2. Press the front panel with both your hands until you hear
the snap connection engage.
3. Plug the Euro plug into the socket, or switch on the fuse of
the electrical circuit in the case of permanent electrical
connection.
4. Press the On/Off button beside the display to test the
function of the ventilation unit.
5. After the successful test, switch off the device.
Note: Check the correct seating of the front panel if the
ventilation unit is not functioning.
Step 13: Mounting the weather grille
1. Apply permanently elastic sealing compound to the outer
edge of the pipe and mount the weather grille.
2. Press the weather grille firmly against the pipe. Two
clamps must be seated above the middle bar and one
below.
Notes:
• Ensure that the lamella of the weather grille are facing
downwards.
• There must not be any gaps at the transition point
between the pipe and the house wall.

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Unit description
AEROVITAL
1. Housing base
2. Display
3. Infrared receiver
4. Button
5. Housing frame
6. Front panel
7. Air inlet and outlet with closing caps
8. Cable duct
9. Socket piece
10.Mains cable with Euro plug
6.
5.
1. 2. 3.
7.
4.
1. 5.
7.
9.
10.
8.

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Infrared control
1. Infrared transmitter
(range approx. 5 m at direct visual contact to the
AEROVITAL)
2. Reduce air flow (P1)
Reduce humidity/temperature values and basic ventilati-
on level (P2/P3)
3. Increase air flow (P1)
Increase humidity/temperature values and basic
ventilation level (P2/P3)
4. On / Off
Programmable function buttons
5. P1: Pollen protection (manual control)
6. P2: Humidity control
7. P3: Humidity and/or room temperature control
5. 7.
2. 3.
6.
4.
1.
Display
All symbols will not be displayed simultaneously in normal mode.
Room temperature in degrees Celsius
(measuring range from 0°C to 99°C)
Relative room humidity in %
(measuring range from 30% to 90%)
Air flow level (ten possible levels)
Mode of operation (programs)
P1
P2
P3
Manual ventilation (pollen protection)
Automatic ventilation (humidity control)
Automatic ventilation (humidity and/or room
temperature control)
Operation of blower units
Filter replacement required
Note! The filter is monitored by the current consumption of
the unit. If the unit is continually operated at air flow level 1 or
2, the AEROVITAL-processor will switch to air flow level 5 for
approx. two minutes every 8 hours in order to check the filter
for measuring reasons. The unit then automatically switches
back to the previously set air flow level.

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Function
Features
• Simultaneous aeration and deaeration
• Filters pollen and dust
• Filtering of exhaust air
• Heat recovery
• Sound absorption of external noise
• Low internal noise
Ventilation
In ventilation mode, the AEROVITAL aerates and deaerates
simultaneously. To achieve this, the unit has two internal
separate air routes and two separate blower units.
Room air is drawn into the two top air inlets (a), filtered,
guided through the heat exchanger and discharged to the
outside.
Fresh air is drawn from outside, filtered, guided through the
heat exchanger and conveyed into the room through the two
bottom air outlets (b).
a
a
b
b
Ventilation elements
The heat exchanger absorbs part of the heat in the
discharged room air and heats up the fresh air supplied. You
can fold out the heat exchanger to exchange the filter unit in
the heat exchanger.
The filter unit consists of a cassette filter (filter grade F7)
which filters over 97% of the pollen from the fresh air and a
fleece filter which filters the room air. The two filters reduce
the contamination of the heat exchanger and the blower
units. Required filter exchange is indicated by the symbol
„“ in the display of the AEROVITAL.
The performance of the supply air and the exhaust air
blower unit and consequently the air flow is variable in
ten levels.
If the AEROVITAL is switched off, the two blower units are
out of operation.

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Commissioning
Electrically operated unit.
Risk of fatal injury from electric shock or fire.
› The AEROVITAL 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:
› The power supply terminals supply 230 V AC even when the front panel has been removed.
› Do not remove the cover of the connecting clamps behind the top housing unit.
Following the successful installation and electrical connection of the AEROVITAL, the unit can be commissioned.
• The Euro plug of the mains cable must be properly connected to the 230 V AC mains power supply via a power 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 (general)
Closing flaps
› Open the closing flaps (a), before the AEROVITAL is
switched on.
› Shut the closing flaps (b), before the AEROVITAL is
switched off for a longer period.
a
b

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Basic functions
• The infrared receiver receives the signals from the remote
control and transmits these to the unit control.
• The activated air flow levels are indicated by the
corresponding number of bars in the display.
• On activation, the AEROVITAL always starts in pollen
protection program P1.
After voltage breakdown (e. g. power failure), the
AEROVITAL will automatically start in the most recently
used program (P1, P2 or P3).
• During the commissioning, the AEROVITAL starts at air
flow level 5 (factory setting).
Later, the unit will start at the most recent set air flow level
when switched on.
AEROVITAL
Infrared
receiver
Button
Buttons on the unit
Set the required air flow level by briefly pressing the button.
Switch sequence
Unit is switched off Air flow level 2 Air flow level 4 Air flow level 10 Unit is switched off ...
Remote control
The desired function can be carried out when the corresponding button is briefly pressed.
Button Function Comments
Switch on unit •Unit always starts in pollen protection program P1
Switch off unit •Ventilation unit off
Increase air flow level •Air flow is increased in stages (max. level 10)
•Function is only available in program P1
Increase desired air humidity or room temperature and
basic ventilation level
•Function is only available in program P2 and P3
Reduce air flow level •Air flow is reduced in stages (min. level 1)
•Function is only available in program P1
Increase desired air humidity or room temperature and
basic ventilation level
•Function is only available in program P2 and P3

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Program overview
• Three programs can be selected which can be programmed via remote control.
• If a longer pause occurs during the programming (approx. 30 seconds), without the programming having been
completed, the AEROVITAL will automatically switch back to the most recent operating mode. Changed values will not be
saved.
Program Function
P1 P2 P3
Manual control of air flow level
Humidity control
If the air humidity in the room falls below the set value, the unit will automatically switch to
basic ventilation.
If the air humidity in the room exceeds the set value, the air flow level will automatically
increase.
Attention! If, however, the outside air has a higher humidity than the room air, the
AEROVITAL will only operate in basic ventilation mode.
•Background: Otherwise the air humidity in the room would continue to rise due to the humid
outside air.
•Recommendation: On especially humid days, manual control of the unit is recommended
because outside air will still enter the room via the basic ventilation.
Room temperature control
If the room temperature falls below the set value, the unit will automatically switch to basic
ventilation.
If the room temperature exceeds the set value, the air flow level will automatically increase.
Attention! If, however, the outside air has a higher temperature than the room air, the
AEROVITAL will only operate in basic ventilation mode.
•Background: Otherwise the room temperature would continue to rise due to the warm
outside air.
•Recommendation: On especially hot days, manual control of the unit is recommended
because outside air will still enter the room via the basic ventilation.
Humidity and room temperature control
If the air humidity in the room and the room temperature fall below the set value, the unit will
automatically switch to basic ventilation.
If the air humidity in the room and the room temperature exceed the set value, the air flow
level will automatically increase.
Attention! If, however, the outside air has a higher humidity than the room air or if the outside
air has a higher temperature than the room air, the AEROVITAL will only operate in basic
ventilation mode.
•Background: Otherwise the air humidity in the room or the room temperature would
continue to rise due to the humid or hot outside air.
•Recommendation: On especially humid or hot days, manual control of the unit is
recommended because outside air will still enter the room via the basic ventilation.

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Programming
P1
Pollen protection
The air flow level can be set manually using the buttons or the remote control, or with the button on the AEROVITAL
(see „Basic functions“ auf Seite 16).
P2
Humidity control
The AEROVITAL ventilates continually in basic ventilation and automatically elevates the air flow level as soon as the defined
humidity values are exceeded.
• The air flow level (1 to 4) for the basic ventilation is freely selectable
• The desired room humidity can be set at between 30% and 90%.
Example of programming
The AEROVITAL should operate at air flow level 2 in basic ventilation mode and increase the air flow level automatically from
a room humidity of 58%.
Step Button
(press briefly)
Function Display
1
P2
Keep pressed
down for approx.
5 seconds
A flashing value of the relative air humidity will appear in the display.
Factory setting: 55%.
2or
Press briefly or
keep pressed
down
The numerical value is increased (+) or reduced (
— ) in increments
3P2 A flashing blower symbol will appear in the display.
4or
Press briefly or
keep pressed
down
The air flow level is increased (+) or reduced ( — ) in increments
5
P2
The new values will be stored (the display will briefly flash 2x).
• The program (P2) will now run with the newly set values.
• The display shows the current measured values for room temperature and room humidity.
• When the P2 button is pressed briefly, the programmed values will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds.

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P3
Humidity and/or room temperature control
The AEROVITAL ventilates continually in basic ventilation and automatically elevates the air flow level as soon as the defined
values are exceeded.
• The air flow level (1 to 4) for the basic ventilation is freely selectable
• The desired room humidity can be set at between 30% and 90%.
• The desired room temperature can be set at between 10°C and 50°C.
• If only the room humidity is to be controlled, the room temperature must be set at 0°C.
• If only the room temperature is to be controlled, the room humidity must be set at 0%.
Example of programming
The AEROVITAL should operate at air flow level 2 in basic ventilation mode and increase the air flow level automatically from
a room humidity of 65% or a room temperature of 25°C.
Step Button
(press briefly)
Function Display
1
P3
Keep pressed
down for approx.
5 seconds
A flashing value of the room temperature will appear in the display.
Factory setting: 0°C
2or
Press briefly or
keep pressed
down
The numerical value is increased (+) or reduced ( — ) in increments
3P3 A flashing value of the relative air humidity will appear in the display.
Factory setting: 55%.
4or
Press briefly or
keep pressed
down
The numerical value is increased (+) or reduced (
— ) in increments
5
P3
A flashing blower symbol will appear in the display.
6or
Press briefly or
keep pressed
down
The air flow level for the basic ventilation is increased (+) or reduced
(—) in increments
7
P3
The new values will be stored (the display will briefly flash 2x).
• The program (P3) will now run with the newly set values.
• The display shows the current measured values for room temperature and room humidity.
• When the P3 button is pressed briefly, the programmed values will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds.

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Care and 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:
› Disconnect the mains plug out from the socket before you clean or service the unit. Do not pull on the cable to disconnect
the unit from the mains power supply.
› Switch off all poles of the feeder on units with permanent connection to 230 V AC mains power supply. The fuses may
need to be removed.
Cleaning
Important: When cleaning the AEROVITAL, do not allow liquids to get inside the unit.
• 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 AEROVITAL with a cloth moistened with a mild soap solution or cleaning agent.
Battery replacement remote control
If, when a button is pressed, no function is carried out, the batteries must be replaced.
1. Open the cover of the battery compartment and remove the used batteries.
Note: The battery compartment is located at the rear of the remote control.
2. Used batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.
3. Insert the new batteries (see marking at the base of the battery compartment for the direction).
Note: 2 batteries, e. g. type Micro, type LR03 or equivalent
4. Close the battery compartment.