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Use and storage of the instructions Read these instructions carefully before operating the Brune B 280 evaporative humidifier. The non-observance of these instructions may lead to injuries, or damage to the humidifier and the arrange- ment of the installation location.
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Customer service Address Brune Luftbefeuchtung Proklima GmbH Schwarzacher Straße 13 74858 Aglasterhausen Germany Phone +49 6262 5454 E-mail mail@brune.info Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Opening and closing the front....................24 Changing the water and cleaning the tank................28 Changing the evaporator filter....................29 Changing the cleaning filter....................32 Changing the UV lamp (optional accessories)..............33 Rectifying problems.......................... 37 Disposing............................38 Index..............................39 Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
The air flows through the cleaning filter and the evaporator filter. The cleaned and humidified air is blown back into the room. A UV lamp inside the unit should reduce contamina- tion. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
HUMIDITY + Increase the target value of the relative humidity. HUMIDITY - Decrease the target value of the relative humidity. STANDBY Switch on humidifier. Switch to standby mode. In standby mode, the LED lights up red. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
100 – 240 V Mains frequency 50/60 Hz Power consumption 45 W DC input, voltage 24 V DC input, current 2.5 A Maximum hydraulic pressure with con- 8 bar nection to water pipe Airflow max. 500 m³/h Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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Product description Technical data Data Value Unit Evaporation performance max. 1.2 l/h Noise level 32 – 44 dB(A) Operating conditions Data Value Unit Temperature 10 – 40 °C Relative humidity 15 – 80 % Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
2.2 Intended use The evaporative humidifier B 280 serves exclusively to humidify and clean room air. Intended use also includes adherence to all the stipulations of these instructions.
Non-intended use WARNING! Danger from non-intended use! Non-intended use of the evaporative humidifier B 280 may lead to dangerous situations or damage to the unit and fixtures. Only fill up the humidifier with normal tap water (max. 30 °C) or with treated water.
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To prevent health damage, persons with asthma, respiratory diseases or lung infections should consult a doctor before using the humidifier. Do not place the unit in the vicinity of objects that absorb water, such as curtains, wall-paper and carpet. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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Always keep batteries away from unauthorised persons. To avoid fire, overheating, explosion or the leakage of liquids, never expose batteries to severe shaking, high weight loads or other harmful effects. Leaking fluids can ignite. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
UV lamps UV lamps are hazardous waste and due to their mercury content, they must not be disposed of with regular waste. Disposal must be carried out by a certified waste disposal company. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Fig. 3: Moving the humidifier Lifting the humidifier WARNING! Danger while lifting the humidifier! Always empty the water container before changing location. Only lift up the humidifier while working as a pair. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Waterfresh regarding dosage, use and disposal. Waterfresh can be obtained from our customer service department Ä ‘Customer service’ on page 4). Order numbers: 1l bottle: 9020 5l canister: 9022 Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
To safely switch off the humidifier for maintenance or an extended standstill: Pull out the plug. ð The humidifier is switched off. Excessive humidification WARNING! Danger to health from excessive humidification! Excessively humidified air favours the formation of mould and health-damaging germs. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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ð The button lock is activated. To switch off the button lock, press the HUMIDITY HUMIDITY buttons simultaneously until the display flashes once. ð The button lock is deactivated. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Start up of the remote sensor system is recommended if precise control of the humidity is required. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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Insert the supplied 1.5 V AA batteries as illustrated (Fig. 8/1). The plus and minus poles are marked on both the circuit board and the battery. The batteries are inserted correctly if these markings correspond. Fig. 8: Replacing the batteries Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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“ON = above” and “OFF = below” positions. Accord- ingly, there are 16 different coding variations. The coding of the humidifier and the corresponding remote sensor system must agree exactly. Otherwise, the function is not guaranteed. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Loosen the catches on both sides (Fig. 11/2) with a screw- driver. NOTICE! The electronics of the control panel are very sen- sitive. Ensure that you do not touch the elec- tronics and damage components. Open the control panel. Fig. 11: Opening the control panel Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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ð The current value of the relative humidity of the AIR HUMIDITY % display changes. The remote sensor system is ready for operation. Fig. 12: Coding the humidifier If the value of the relative humidity does not change, check the batteries and coding. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Ä Chapter 4.3 ‘Changing the water and cleaning Annually Clean thoroughly with descaler ( the tank’ on page 28). 4.2 Opening and closing the front The front must be opened for the following maintenance work: Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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While pulling out the water tank, ensure that the unit does not tip up. Lift the tank from below and pull it out to the front with the filter drum (Fig. 15). Fig. 15: Pulling out the tank and filter drum Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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While inserting the water tank, ensure that the unit does not tip up. Slide the water container into the unit and simultaneously slide the filter drum onto the drive (Fig. 17/1). Fig. 17: Sliding the filter drum onto the drive Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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Insert the outlet grille into the guides (Fig. 19/1) and press it onto the unit (Fig. 19/2). Fig. 19: Closing the outlet grille Slide the locks (Fig. 20/1) of the outlet grille outwards on both sides. Fig. 20: Locking the front Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Clean the inner walls of the humidifier with a damp cloth. Clean the filter drum of the evaporator filter with a damp cloth. Ä on page 26). Close the front ( Ä on page 16). Fill up the water container ( Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Open the front ( Ä on page 24). Remove the filter drum (Fig. 21). Fig. 21: Removing the filter drum Remove the outer evaporator filter (Fig. 22). Fig. 22: Removing the outer evapo- rator filter Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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Pull the new inner evaporator filter tight with the terminal strips (Fig. 25). Slide the outer edge of the evaporator filter beneath the edge of the filter drum. Fig. 25: Laying down the evaporator filter and fixing it in place Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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Fig. 26: Fastening the terminal strips Carefully pull the new outer evaporator filter over the filter drum (Fig. 27); it may tear. Ä on page 26). Close the front ( Fig. 27: Laying the outer evaporator filter Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Remove the old cleaning filter (Fig. 29). Fig. 29: Removing the cleaning filter Stick the new cleaning filter onto the intake grille with the sticky side along the marking (Fig. 30/1). Fig. 30: Sticking down the cleaning filter Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Pull out the mains plug before changing the UV lamp. Do not look at the switched on UV lamp. In the case of dazzling, sedate the eyes by covering them with a broad, opaque bandage and take the injured person to an eye clinic. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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Loosen the nuts of the lamp holder with a wrench SW 7 (Fig. 33). Fig. 33: Loosening the nuts of the lamp holder Carefully remove the lamp holder from the back (Fig. 34). Fig. 34: Removing the UV lamp Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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Insert a new UV lamp into the holder (Fig. 36). Fig. 36: Inserting the UV lamp Slide the UV lamp and holder into the opening (Fig. 37). Fig. 37: Sliding a new UV lamp into the opening Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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Tighten the nuts with a wrench SW 7 (Fig. 38). Fig. 38: Tightening the nuts of the lamp holder Close the rear wall of the housing. Close the rear wall of the housing and tighten the screws (Fig. 39). Fig. 39: Closing the rear Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Clean the humidifier more regu- larly. Use Waterfresh. Replace the filter. Repairs Repairs may only be carried out by the service department of the Ä ‘Customer service’ on page 4) or by trained elec- manufacturer ( tricians. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
Dispose of batteries and mercury-containing UV lamps at local collection points. Have approved specialist companies dispose of electrical waste and electronic components. If in doubt, obtain information on environmentally-friendly dis- posal from the local authority or a special certified waste dis- posal company. Brune B 280 Evaporative humidifier...
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