vanEE 40E 44262 User manual

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User Guide
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40E, 40H+ AND 50H
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VB0200 VB0201
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40E MODEL NO. 44262
TOP PORTS SIDE PORTS
40E MODEL NO.44263
40H+* MODEL NO. 44252
50H* MODEL NO. 44600
40H+* MODEL NO. 44253
50H* MODEL NO. 44602

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Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice! The operating principle of your Heat or Energy
Recovery Ventilator will give you personal comfort you have never known before.
We have prepared this User Guide especially for you. Please read it carefully to
ensure you obtain full benefit from your unit.Over the coming months, you will increasingly
appreciate the feeling of living in a more comfortable house.
Please take note that this guide uses the following symbols to emphasize particular
information:
Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious personal
injuries including possibility of death.
Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, may severely damage the unit
and/or its components.
WARNING
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Make sure at all times that the outdoors intake and exhaust hoods are free from
any snow during the winter season. It is important to check your unit during a
big snow storm, so it doesn’t draw in any snow. If this is the case, please operate
the unit in the recirculation mode, or turn it OFF for a few hours.
Do not use your unit during construction or renovation of your house
or when sanding drywall. This type of dust may damage your system.
Since the electronic control system of the unit uses a microprocessor,
it may not operate correctly because of external noise or very short
power failure. If this happens, unplug the unit and wait approximately
10 seconds. Then, plug the unit in again.
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction.
We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this guide and/or the unit,
and we would appreciate hearing your comments on ways to better serve you. Please
forward all correspondence to us at the address indicated on the product registration
card included with this guide.
When leaving the house for a long period of time (more than two weeks), a
responsible person should regularly check if the unit operates adequately.
If the ductwork runs through an unconditioned space (e.g.: attic), the unit must
operate continuously except when performing maintenance and/or repair. Also,
the ambient temperature of the house should never drop below 18°C (65°F).
At least once a year,the unit mechanical and electronic parts should be inspected
by qualified service personnel.
CAUTION

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1. DEFROSTING MODE .................................................................. 3
2. CONTROLS .......................................................................... 4
2.1 BOOTING SEQUENCE .......................................................................4
2.2 INTEGRATED CONTROL......................................................................4
2.3 OPTIONAL MAIN AND AUXILIARY CONTROLS .................................................4
3. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 5
3.1 QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE..................................................................5
3.2 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE......................................................................5
4. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 6
Table of Contents
1. Defrosting Mode
When the temperature outdoors is below -5°C (23°F), recovery of heat or energy creates
frost in the core.
To maintain its proper operation, the unit is programmed to defrost the recovery core.
The defrost frequency varies according to the temperature ourtoors.
During the defrost cycle, the unit shifts to maximum speed and the dampers close. After
defrosting, the unit returns to the operating mode selected by the user.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIR
In order to ensure your ventilation unit remains in good working condition, you
must use vänEE genuine replacement parts only. vänEE genuine replacement
parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply
with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety.
Any third party replacement part used may cause serious damage and drastically
reduce the performance level of your unit, which will result in premature failing.
vänEE also recommends to contact a vänEE certified service depot for all replacement
parts and repairs.

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2.1 Booting Sequence
2. Controls
The unit booting sequence is similar to a personnal computer boot sequence. Each time
the unit is plugged after being unplugged, or a power failure occurs, the unit will perform
a 30-second booting sequence before starting to operate.
Duringthebootingsequence,theintegratedcontrolLEDwilllightupandremainGREENfor
5 seconds, and then will turn RED.During this RED light phase, the unit is checking and re-
setting the motorized damper position.Once the motorized damper position is completely
set, the RED light turns off and the booting sequence is done.
NOTE: No command will be taken until the unit is fully booted.
All units are equipped with an integrated control, located
on the upper left side of the unit.
Use the push button (1) to control the unit. The LED
(2) will then show which mode the unit is in. Refer to
table below.
LED COLOR RESULTS
AMBER Unit is on Low speed
GREEN Unit is on High speed
NO LIGHT Unit is OFF or controlled
by a main control
Ifaproblemoccursduringtheunitoperation,itsintegrated
control LED (2) will blink. The color of the blinking light
depends on the type of error detected. Refer to Section
4 Troubleshooting on last page for further details.
CAUTION
When using optional main control, the integrated
control must be turned off.
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2.2 Integrated control
CAUTION
Turn off the integrated control and wait until its LED is turned off before using an
optional main wall control.
2.3 Optional Main and Auxiliary Controls
For more convenience, these units can also be controlled using an optional main control.
Only one main control can be connected per unit.
NOTE: If an optional auxiliary control is used, its activation will override the main control
operation.
For more information about your unit controls, refer to the Main and auxiliary wall controls
user guide (included with your unit and also available at www.vanee.ca).

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3. Maintenance
Risk of electric shock. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always
disconnect the unit from its power source.
Sharp edges may be present.When cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear
safety glasses and gloves.
3.1 Quarterly Maintenance
WARNING
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1) Core 2) Core filters
Refer to illustration at right to identify the inner parts of
your unit.
1. Unplug the unit.
2. Remove the unit door by following
these steps:
A. Removebothdoorbottommachine
screws no. 8-32 x 1” (1) and set
aside.
B. Open (2) and lift out the door (3).
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3. Slide out both filters (1) and recovery core (2)
from the unit.
4. Clean the inside walls of the unit with a clean
damp cloth, then wipe with a clean dry one.
5. Remove dust on filters and on core using a
vacuum cleaner and a soft brush attachment.
6. Wash both core filters under lukewarm water
with mild soap. Rinse thoroughly and let dry
completely before reinstalling on the core.
7. Slide the core and the cleaned filters into the unit.
8. Reinstall the door. Secure it with both mechanical screws no. 8-32 x 1” previously
removed and plug the unit.
NOTE: The unit will return to its previous setting after a 30-second delay for boot
sequence.
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CAUTION
Follow the instructions on the core label to
reinstall it correctly.

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3. Maintenance (cont’d)
3.2 Annual Maintenance
Do the same operations as the Quarterly Maintenance (Section 3.1), and clean the
recovery core as follows (refer to the core label):
HRV units: Soak the heat recovery core in a mixture of lukewarm water and mild soap.
Rinse thoroughly. Shake the core to remove excess water and let it dry.
ERV units: Remove the dust on the core using a vacuum cleaner and a soft brush
attachment.
After reinstalling the core, the filters and the unit’s door, then clean the exterior hoods.
If the problem is still not solved, call your installer or the nearest approved Service Center.
You can also reach the Customer Service Department at the following phone number:
1-800-567-3855.
PROBLEM TRY THIS...
1. Nothing works. • See if the unit is plugged in.
• See if the unit is receiving power from the house
circuit breaker or fuse.
2. Condensation on windows (air too
humid).
• Operate the unit on maximum speed ventilation
until the situation is corrected.
• Leave curtains half-open to allow air circulation.
• Store all firewood in a closed room with a dehumidifier
or in a well ventilated room, or store the wood outside.
• Do not adjust the thermostat of your heating system
below 18°C (64°F).
3. Indoor air too dry. • Temporarily use a humidifier.
• Operate the unit in recirculation mode (if available).
4. Air too cold at the air supply grille. • Check if the exterior hood is blocked.
• Operate the unit in low speed ventilation, in intermittent
or in recirculation mode (if available).
• Install a duct heater.
5. The LED of the integrated control is
blinking green.
• There is a problem with the thermistor. The unit is still
working, but will defrost frequently.
Contact your installer.
6. The LED of the integrated control is
blinking amber.
• There is a problem with the motorized damper. The
unit is OFF. For a 2½-hour period, the unit will try to
reset the damper every 30 minutes. After 2½ hours,
if the problem is not solved, the unit stops trying to
reset damper.
• Contact your installer.
7. The integrated control push button
does not work.
• The 30-second boot sequence is not completed.
• See Integrated Control on page 4.
4. Troubleshooting
Iftheunitdoesnotworkproperly,resettheunitbyunpluggingitforoneminuteandthen
replug it.If it is still not working properly,refer to table below.First make sure that the
integrated control is set to OFF (no LED lit).
For wall controls problems, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Main and
auxiliary wall controls user guide (included with the ventilation unit and also available at
www.vanee.ca).