Xpelair Xcell 400 QV Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Xpelair Xcell 400 QV Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Xpelair Xcell 400 QV Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Mechanical ventilation unit with heat recovery
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Installation and
Operating Instructions
Xcell 400 QV
Xcell 400 QVW
Xcell 400 QVI
Mechanical Ventilation Unit with Heat Recovery
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Instructions Xcell 400 QV Xcell 400 QVW Xcell 400 QVI Mechanical Ventilation Unit with Heat Recovery Please ensure these instructions are kept safe and accessible at all times.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.8.2 Left hand installation ..........................11 Technical Data ........................... 12 Air flow settings (Xcell 400 QV model only) ..................... 12 Air flow settings (Xcell 400 QVW model only) ..................12 6.2.1 PCB port pins (Xcell 400 QVW model only) ....................12 Air flow settings (Xcell 400 QVI model only) ....................
  • Page 3 8.5.6 Control panel – real-time timer menu (optional) ..................32 Sensor (Xcell 400 QVI model only)..................... 32 Humidity sensor (Xcell 400 QVI model only) .................... 33 Filter monitoring (Xcell 400 QVI model only) ................... 33 Automatic defrost protection for the MVHR (Xcell 400 QVW model only) ..........33 8.10 Automatic defrost protection for the MVHR (Xcell 400 QVI model only) ..........
  • Page 4: General Information

    1 General Information Read all these instructions & warnings fully before commencing installation. These installation and operating instructions must be observed during installation, operation, service and maintenance. This MVHR should only be installed and repaired by a qualified service technician. Improper repairs may expose the user to considerable danger.
  • Page 5: Regulations And Safety Instructions

    Connecting extractor hoods in the ventilation system Servicing of the MVHR may only be carried out by a qualified service technician. Contact details for authorised servicing by Xpelair approved technicians can be found on the back of this booklet. 4 Application and Planning 4.1 Application...
  • Page 6: Mvhr Installation Planning

    4.3 MVHR installation planning MVHR system designs must comply with the current standards or the approved edition on the original planning consent. Approved documents for Building Regulation in England and Wales are as follows: Part B: Approved Document B (Fire Safety) - Volume 1: Dwelling houses. Approved Document B (Fire Safety) - Volume 2: Buildings other than dwelling houses.
  • Page 7: Impact Noise Reduction

    5.2 Impact noise reduction With installation on wooden floors or other vibration-prone components, there may be a combined impact noise (use rubber mounting feet). 5.3 Wall mounting the MVHR There is a metal bracket fixed to the rear of the metal casing for mounting the MVHR on the wall. The corresponding metal wall bracket, which is to be fixed to the wall, is supplied (without fixing screws) in the product packaging.
  • Page 8: Duct Connections

    The Xcell 400 MVHRs are manufactured for either a right or left-handed installation and therefore cannot be changed on-site. Right-handed MVHRs are available as follows: Xcell 400 QV Xcell 400 QVW Xcell 400 QVI Left-handed MVHRs are available as follows:...
  • Page 9: Condensate Drain

    5.6 Condensate drain A condensate drain must be fitted to run to the building waste water system in accordance with the Building Regulation H1. The Condensate Drain Tube is connected to the MVHR through the hole on the underside of the plastic base (fit the end of Drain Tube with the non-slip tape around it onto the MVHR).
  • Page 10: Installation Dimensions

    5.8 Installation dimensions 5.8.1 Right hand installation...
  • Page 11: Left Hand Installation

    5.8.2 Left hand installation...
  • Page 12: Technical Data

    6 Technical Data 6.1 Air flow settings (Xcell 400 QV model only) Air flow rates can be changed by a qualified service technician using the adjustment potentiometers inside the Manual 2-Speed Switch purchased for this MVHR, as shown in the picture below.
  • Page 13: Air Flow Settings (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    Speed 2: 240 m³/h - Normal daytime operation Speed 3: 400 m³/h - Boost setting for increased air exchange Note: When the MVHR is being used with a Manual 2-Speed Switch (Xcell 400 QV model only); only speeds 2 and 3 will apply. 6.5 Technical data...
  • Page 14: Applied Energy Accessories For Manual Or Automatic Mvhr Operation

    G4 Filters - 2 Pack (All Xcell 400 models) 44313SK Summer Bypass Filter (Xcell 400 QVI only) 44314SK Heat Exchanger (All Xcell 400 models) 44315SK Note: Contact details for the Xpelair Sales Department can be found on the back of this booklet.
  • Page 15: Electrical Wiring Diagrams

    7 Electrical Wiring Diagrams 7.1 Manual 2-speed switch (Xcell 400 QV model only)
  • Page 16: Automatic 3-Speed Switch (Xcell 400 Qvw Model Only)

    7.2 Automatic 3-speed switch (Xcell 400 QVW model only)
  • Page 17: Automatic 3-Speed Switch & Co Sensor (Xcell 400 Qvw Model Only)

    7.3 Automatic 3-speed switch & CO sensor (Xcell 400 QVW model only)
  • Page 18: Automatic 3-Speed Switch, Co Sensor & Up To Three Humidity Sensors (Xcell 400 Qvw Model Only)

    7.4 Automatic 3-speed switch, CO sensor & up to three humidity sensors (Xcell 400 QVW model only) QHS Controller (96009AA). QHS Controller (96009AA).
  • Page 19: Automatic 3-Speed Switch & Up To Four Humidity Sensors (Xcell 400 Qvw Model Only)

    7.5 Automatic 3-speed switch & up to four humidity sensors (Xcell 400 QVW model only) QHS Controller (96009AA). QHS Controller (96009AA).
  • Page 20: Mvhr Automatic Control - Connection Pcb (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    7.6 MVHR automatic control – connection PCB (Xcell 400 QVI model only) German translations from the PCB: Rauchmelder – Smoke Detector Feuchtesensor – Humidity Sensor Sensor – CO Sensor Eingänge 24V – 24V DC Inputs EIN – Input Ausgänge 24V – 24V DC Outputs AUS –...
  • Page 21: Co 2 Sensor (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    7.7 CO sensor (Xcell 400 QVI model only) German translations from the PCB: Rauchmelder – Smoke Detector Feuchtesensor – Humidity Sensor Sensor – CO Sensor Eingänge 24V – 24V DC Inputs EIN – Input Ausgänge 24V – 24V DC Outputs AUS –...
  • Page 22: Humidity Sensor (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    7.8 Humidity sensor (Xcell 400 QVI model only) German translations from the PCB: Rauchmelder – Smoke Detector Feuchtesensor – Humidity Sensor Sensor – CO Sensor Eingänge 24V – 24V DC Inputs EIN – Input Ausgänge 24V – 24V DC Outputs AUS –...
  • Page 23: 7-Day Timer Switch (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    7.9 7-day timer switch (Xcell 400 QVI model only) German translations from the PCB: Rauchmelder – Smoke Detector Feuchtesensor – Humidity Sensor Sensor – CO Sensor Eingänge 24V – 24V DC Inputs EIN – Input Ausgänge 24V – 24V DC Outputs AUS –...
  • Page 24: Smoke Alarm (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    7.10 Smoke alarm (Xcell 400 QVI model only) German translations from the PCB: Rauchmelder – Smoke Detector Feuchtesensor – Humidity Sensor Sensor – CO Sensor Eingänge 24V – 24V DC Inputs EIN – Input Ausgänge 24V – 24V DC Outputs AUS –...
  • Page 25: Rf Receiver (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    7.11 RF Receiver (Xcell 400 QVI model only) Remove the cover plate on top of the MVHR to reveal two terminal blocks, pre-wired with white, blue and red cables. Connect the terminal blocks to the RF Receiver as shown in the wiring diagram below. Push the aerial of the RF Receiver through the grommet in the cover plate, place the RF Receiver inside the pocket provided and re-secure the cover plate with the screws provided.
  • Page 26: Main Mvhr Pcb (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    Only one Manual 2-Speed Switch may be connected to each MVHR. Minimum size of 3-core cable to be used for switch connections: 0.5mm². This switch option is for manual control only and therefore none of the Xpelair automatic control accessories listed below are compatible with this switch.
  • Page 27: Automatic 3-Speed Switch (Xcell 400 Qvw Model Only)

    8.2 Automatic 3-speed switch (Xcell 400 QVW model only) The terminal box for all wiring connections is situated on top of the MVHR. Refer to sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 for the relevant wiring diagrams and additional controllers that are compatible with the Automatic 3-Speed Switch. With jumper 8 selected on the PCB, the Automatic 3-Speed Switch is active.
  • Page 28: Co 2 Sensor (Xcell 400 Qvw Model Only)

    8.3 CO sensor (Xcell 400 QVW model only) The terminal box for all wiring connections is situated on top of the MVHR. The CO Sensor will only function in conjunction with the Automatic 3-Speed Switch, described in section 8.2. Refer to sections 7.3 and 7.4 for the relevant wiring diagrams and associated controllers that are compatible with the CO Sensor.
  • Page 29: Control Panel (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    8.5 Control panel (Xcell 400 QVI model only) 8.5.1 Control panel – normal operation The pictures below show the various modes of the MVHR, which are displayed on the Control Panel in normal operation. Normal Operation Normal Operation Speed 3 Esc.
  • Page 30: Control Panel - Summer Bypass Temperature (Settings Menu)

    8.5.3 Control panel – summer bypass temperature (settings menu) The sequence below describes how to modify the Summer Bypass temperatures within the „Settings Menu‟ on the Control Panel. The default factory setting is 24ºC. Settings Bypass +24 C Esc. Enter Follow the instructions above to display the Settings Menu on the Control Panel.
  • Page 31: Control Panel - Operational Dimensions Menu

    8.5.5 Control panel – operational dimensions menu The picture sequence below describes how to access the operational dimensions menu to check the air temperature readings for each of the four air paths, the Summer Bypass status and the total operating time. Operational dimensions Fresh air temp.
  • Page 32: Control Panel - Real-Time Timer Menu (Optional)

    8.5.6 Control panel – real-time timer menu (optional) The picture sequence below describes how to access the „Real-time timer‟ menu to set up to three speed settings and time periods for each day of the week. Default real-time timer factory settings are not available. Customer menu Customer menu Customer menu...
  • Page 33: Humidity Sensor (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    8.7 Humidity sensor (Xcell 400 QVI model only) Refer to sections 7.6 and 7.8 for the relevant wiring diagrams. Minimum size of 3-core cable to be used for switch connections: 0.5mm². This product is designed to measure humidity and temperature in indoor applications. It uses a capacitive sensor element for the humidity measurement.
  • Page 34: Automatic Defrost Protection For Living Areas (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    8.11 Automatic defrost protection for living areas (Xcell 400 QVI model only) Provides protection against freezing in case of a central heating failure. If activated, the display flashes GREEN and „Frost Protection Monitoring‟ is displayed. A temperature sensor is located on the exhaust air side of the MVHR, which monitors the exhaust air temperature. When the temperature drops below 8ºC the MVHR switches off automatically.
  • Page 35: Smoke Detector (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    8.13 Smoke detector (Xcell 400 QVI model only) Refer to sections 7.6 and 7.10 for the relevant wiring diagrams. Up to four Smoke Detectors can be connected to each MVHR. Minimum size of 3-core cable to be used for switch connections: 0.5mm². When a Smoke Detector is used with the MVHR, the MVHR switches off immediately if smoke is detected.
  • Page 36: Summer Bypass (Xcell 400 Qvi Model Only)

    8.15 Summer bypass (Xcell 400 QVI model only) Using a temperature sensor, the incoming and the exhaust air temperatures are monitored automatically. The factory default setting is 24°C. When the exhaust air temperature increases above 24°C and the incoming air temperature remains below 24°C, the Summer Bypass flap opens automatically, allowing cool outside air to flow directly into the living area.
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    The original external / exhaust air Filters contain G4 Filter fibre enclosed in a cardboard frame. Replacement G4 Filters are of a frameless construction. Contact details for purchasing new Filters or servicing by Xpelair approved technicians can be found on the back of this booklet. 9.1.1 Removing and re-fitting the heat exchanger filters Filter ‘clean side’...
  • Page 38: Air Filter Box (Optional Accessory)

    The Heat Exchanger should be cleaned by a specialist technician as and when required depending on the level of contamination, but at least every 2 years. Contact details for servicing by Xpelair approved technicians can be found on the back of this booklet. The cleaning procedure is as follows: 1.
  • Page 39: Malfunctions

    10 Malfunctions Important: Servicing of the MVHR may only be carried out by a qualified service technician. Contact details for servicing by Xpelair approved technicians can be found on the back of this booklet. 10.1 Fault locating table FAULT /...
  • Page 40: Installation Of Replacement Fans

    10.2 Installation of replacement fans Should either Fan develop a fault and need to be replaced, contact details for servicing by Xpelair approved technicians can be found on the back of this booklet. The replacement procedure is as follows: 1. Disconnect the MVHR from the mains supply.
  • Page 41 b) Remove the Bell Mouth covering the faulty Fan. Note: Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the recess on the edge of the Bell Mouth & lever it out carefully to avoid damaging the EPP housing. Removable Bell Mouth component c) Remove the three retaining screws of the faulty Fan.
  • Page 42: Installation Of A Replacement Control Pcb

    10.3 Installation of a replacement control PCB 1. Disconnect the MVHR from the mains supply. 2. Remove the Access Hatch by turning it to the left. 3. Remove the metal Front Panel by removing the sixteen screws along its four edges. 4.

This manual is also suitable for:

Xcell 400 qvwXcell 400 qvi

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