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Vent-Axia Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Series Installation & Commissioning Manual

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Sentinel
Kinetic MVHR
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Kinetic Plus MVHR
Installation & Commissioning
PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE PRODUCT.
Stock Ref. N°
438222 Kinetic B
443319 Kinetic BH
438342 Kinetic V
443028 Kinetic Plus B
443029 Kinetic Plus CV/CP
Copyright © 2009 Vent-Axia Limited. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Kinetic Plus MVHR Installation & Commissioning Stock Ref. N° 438222 Kinetic B 443319 Kinetic BH 438342 Kinetic V 443028 Kinetic Plus B 443029 Kinetic Plus CV/CP PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE PRODUCT. Copyright © 2009 Vent-Axia Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 8. THESE UNITS MUST BE EARTHED. Disposal 9. SENTINEL AIR HANDLING UNITS ARE DESIGNED AND This product should not be disposed of with SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH VENT-AXIA CONTROLS, household waste. Please recycle where DAMPERS, GRILLES AND ACCESSORIES. facilities exist. Check with your local authority for recycling advice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this Document Contents UK Building Regulations (Part F) Product Description Declaration of Conformance Sentinel Kinetic & Sentinel Kinetic Plus .........4 The Sentinel Kinetic conforms to the 2006 Building Technical Specification Regulations (Part F - Means of Ventilation requirements) Sentinel Kinetic Performance graph for Vertical and for installed performance of a ducted mechanical extract Horizontal Discharge ..............8 fan when installed in accordance with the instructions in...

  • Page 4: Product Description

    Product Description Sentinel Kinetic & Sentinel Kinetic Plus The Vent-Axia Sentinel Kinetic & Sentinel Kinetic Plus Mechanical Ventilation/Heat Recovery (MVHR) is a heat recovery unit designed for the energy efficient ventilation of houses and similar dwellings, conforming to the latest requirements of the Building Regulations document F 2006.

  • Page 5: Technical Specification

    Operating Humidity -10°C to +45°C -10°C to +45°C Storage Temperature 0% to 95% RH 0% to 95% RH Storage Humidity For all other technical details, please see the Product Catalogue or our website at www.vent-axia.com Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Installation & Commissioning...
  • Page 6 Technical Specification ø Allow clearance to remove filter Figure 3: Sentinel Kinetic Dimensions Figure 4: Sentinel Kinetic Plus Dimensions Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Installation & Commissioning...
  • Page 7 Technical Specification Sentinel Kinetic Summer By Pass Models. The Sentinel Kinetic B, BH, Plus B are fitted with a Summer By Pass (SBP) and will provide energy-free heating and energy-free cooling when the house temperature and ambient temperature allows. If the room is warmer than the set (shown as "indoor") temperature (i.e. you need the room to be cooler) and the outdoor air is cooler than the actual room temperature (i.e.

  • Page 8: Horizontal Discharge

    Technical Specification Sentinel Kinetic Performance graph for Vertical Discharge Volume (l/s) 100% Volume (m Sentinel Kinetic Performance graph for Horizontal Discharge Volume (l/s) 100% Volume (m3/h) Note: Graphs show 2 typical system curves with total unit input power in Watts. Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Installation &...

  • Page 9: Sentinel Kinetic Plus Performance Graph For Vertical And Horizontal Discharge

    Technical Specification Sentinel Kinetic Plus Performance graph for Vertical and Horizontal Discharge Volume (l/s) 100% Volume (m3/h) Note: Graph shows 2 typical system curves with total unit input power in Watts Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Installation & Commissioning...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installation Overview The following instructions are intended to help prevent potential hazards and installation should only be carried out by a qualified electrician and installer. This booklet covers both the Kinetic and Kinetic Plus. The control systems are identical on both units. There are some differences during the physical installation that the installer needs to be aware of.
  • Page 11 Installation If the orientation of the condensate exit (and the atmosphere spigots) would be better suited on the left of the unit, the front Control Unit and the rear Cable Inlet Plate can be swapped over to allow the unit to be installed in the opposite orientation.
  • Page 12 Installation 5. Remove the 2 screws and detach the Control Panel and disconnect the mains lead. 6. Disconnect the ribbon cable. 7. Disconnect the 4-way connector. 8. Remove the 2 screws and detach the rear Cable Inlet Plate. Note that the grommets shown may be replaced by easy knock-out positions.
  • Page 13 Installation 8. Fit the Control Panel on the opposite side of the unit. Taking care to reconnect the ribbon cable and internal 4-way connector to the control panel before securing the panel to the unit. Note: Cable ribbon connector is polarised to ensure correct fitting. 9.
  • Page 14 Installation 3. Fit the vertical condensate pipe and secure with worm drive clip The condensate pipe can be attached with a worm drive clip to a 22 mm vertical pipe. Fit a ‘U’ bend condensate drain to the building’s foul water drainage system and ensure there is a minimum 3 degree fall to allow condensate drainage.
  • Page 15 Installation 3. On the Kinetic drill a diameter 32 mm hole where shown, right. On the Kinetic Plus drill a diameter 32 mm hole using the indent provided in the moulding as a guide. The hole is a clearance hole for a diameter 22 mm pipe and so may vary a little from this 60 mm guidance.
  • Page 16 Installation 6. Fit pipe assembly into waste pipe and secure 90 deg elbow to condensate spigot with worm drive clip. Spigot Installation Air entry / exit spigots may be fitted on either the top or the side of the unit for vertical or horizontal entry or exit. Attach the spigots, depending on the space available for the ducting and orientation of the unit.
  • Page 17 Installation N.B. Before finally fixing the unit into position it may be more convenient to make the electrical connections; including the mains connections and any wiring for sensor(s) or switch(es). Wall Mounting Sentinel Kinetic 1. Refit the front and rear covers if they have been removed.
  • Page 18 Installation = CENTRES OF TOP SPIGOTS 370 = ¢ L/H CONDENSATE R/H CONDENSATE EXIT 213 EXIT 213 Wall Mounting Sentinel Kinetic Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Installation & Commissioning...
  • Page 19 3. Mark the condensate and wall bracket positions using the template on page 20. A paper copy can be obtained from Vent-Axia Technical Support. 4. Fit 2-off metal wall brackets (supplied) to the wall using appropriate fixings. 5. Lift unit and locate the wall bushes onto the 2 wall brackets.
  • Page 20 Installation = CENTRES OF TOP SPIGOTS 520 = ¢ Ø 32 Ø 32 CONDENSATE CONDENSATE EXIT 153 EXIT 153 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETRES Wall Mounting Sentinel Kinetic Plus Sentinel Kinetic MVHR Installation & Commissioning...
  • Page 21 Installation Floor Mounting Sentinel Kinetic Plus 1. Refit the front and rear covers if they have been removed. 2. Ensure that a secure, firm, flat and level surface is provided to place the Kinetic Plus unit on. 3. If required a board may be screwed to the base of the unit allowing the assembly to be screwed to joists, flooring or equivalent.

  • Page 22: Electrical Installation

    Connect any switches or sensors required to control the unit by connecting to the terminal connectors at the bottom of the control unit as shown below and in Table 1. If necessary contact Vent-Axia regarding the wiring and fixing of accessories and sensors.
  • Page 23 Installation Table 1: Terminal Connections Terminal No. Name Description S/W1 Switch 1 With link fitted on J4 - activates volt-free contact for sensor input between + and - terminals S/W2 Switch 2 S/W3 Switch 3 With Vent-Wise PCB fitted to J4 - enables Vent-Wise sensor input Note do not fit standard sensors or Volt- free switch contact in this mode.

  • Page 24: Powering Up The Unit

    Start Up Powering Up the Unit Switching On To switch the unit on: 1. Switch on the power at the mains supply isolator feeding the unit. 2. Following switch-on, the fan motors will start and the Control Unit will display a series of start-up screens, described below (see Start-up Screens on page 25).

  • Page 25: Start-Up Screens

    Start Up Start-up Screens Sentinel Kinetic Version Screen The Sentinel Kinetic Version screen displays the firmware version number for 3 seconds. No adjustments are possible on this screen. Language Screen The Language screen displays the language used for Language the screens. It is typically displayed for 5 seconds, or English longer if changing the setting.
  • Page 26 Start Up Pressing the button activates boost airflow mode Boost Airflow when extra ventilation is required. The unit will revert 50 % back to normal flow by pressing the button again. If the wireless boost option is fitted, this can be triggered from the wireless transmitter/boost switch.
  • Page 27 Start Up Low Airflow Screen Low Airflow mode is activated when the Normal Airflow Low Airflow is set to Off, (see page 31 for set up details). 20 % The Normal Airflow mode can be set to run during the daytime i.e.
  • Page 28 Start Up Outdoor Temp Screen From the Normal Airflow screen, simply press the Outdoor Temp button four times to access the Outdoor Temp screen. 14 C The Outdoor Temp screen enables you to choose the minimum outdoor temperature at which the bypass will operate in degrees Centigrade –...

  • Page 29: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning Overview The instructions in this section are intended to provide configuration and operation information for setting up the equipment. In the event of problems, see Troubleshooting on page 40. Follow good practice when commissioning the unit. Ensure that the system is installed according to the system designers intent incorporating any acoustic ducting, that all joints are air tight, ducting is well supported, bends are avoided close to vents, and that the vent valves are fully open at the start of the commissioning process.

  • Page 30: Control Unit Screens Summary

    Commissioning Control Unit Screens Summary When the unit is switched on (see Powering up the Unit on page 21), the following Control Unit screens are available for monitoring and configuring the unit. Commissioning Screens PIN n umb er set Proportional Security PIN? Humidity ****...

  • Page 31: Commissioning Screens

    Commissioning Commissioning Screens The commissioning screens enable you to configure the operational settings of the unit. Settings are stored in a non volatile memory and will be retained irrespective of mains supply breaks. Note: Access to the commissioning screens is prevented if the display shows Antifrost Active, Heating Failure or a Fault Code.
  • Page 32 Commissioning Normal Supply Screen The Normal Supply screen enables you to set the Normal Supply Normal airflow speed for the Supply fan in order to 30 % balance out any differences in ductwork or other installation features. Default Normal speed = 30% See graph on page 8 &...
  • Page 33 Commissioning Cooker Hood Supply Screen The Cooker Hood Supply screen enables you to set the Ckr Hood Supply Boost speed for the Supply fan. 100 % Default Cooker Hood speed = 100% Cooker Hood speed cannot be set below Boost speed. Cooker Hood Extract Screen The Cooker Hood Extract screen enables you to set Ckr Hood Extract...
  • Page 34 Commissioning Boost On/Off Screen (Day) The Boost On/Off screen enables you to set a time for Boost On boost to be activated for each day of the week. Mon1 00:00 00:00 (Day) You can set up to three On/Off times per day, shown (On) as Day1, Day2 and Day3.
  • Page 35 Commissioning Normal On/Off Screen (Day) The Normal Airflow mode can be set to run during the Normal On daytime i.e. from 6am to 11pm, the Low Airflow mode 00:00 00:00 will then run during the night from 11pm to 6pm. (Day) (On) The Normal On/Off screen enables you to set a time for...
  • Page 36 Commissioning Proportional 1 Screen The Proportional 1 screen enables the conditions of the Proportional proportional sensors to be set. Humidity The unit can receive a 0-10 V proportional signal from either a humidity, CO or temperature external sensor, when connected to terminals P1. By default, the Proportion 1 input is set for a humidity sensor operation.
  • Page 37 Commissioning SW4 Screen Momentary closure (1 sec) starts or stops boost for set SW4 Momentary time. Selectable range: min. = 15, max. = 30. Default = Off when no Vent-Wise card fitted. Vent-Wise Screens These screens are only displayed if a Vent-Wise Card is fitted. Replacing J4 3-4 link with a Vent-Wise board converts S/W1, S/W2 and S/W3 from switch inputs to Vent-Wise inputs.
  • Page 38 Commissioning Antifrost Screen The Antifrost screen is only displayed if a summer Antifrost bypass is fitted. In installations where a negative Airflow Mode pressure is not permitted during antifrost operation, set this to bypass mode. Available options: Airflow Mode (default) and Bypass Mode.
  • Page 39 Commissioning Security PIN Screen The Security PIN screen enables you top set a four- Security PIN? digit personal identification number (PIN) to access the commissioning screens. This screen will show blank if security is disabled and no PIN is used. Press to reveal 0000 with the first 0 flashing and use the...
  • Page 40 Commissioning Table 3: Default Settings Parameters Settings Start-up Screens Sentinel Kinetic Sentinel Kinetic English. Language Airflow Units Commissioning Screens Not set Security PIN 50 % Boost Supply/Extract 30 % Normal Supply/ Extract Low Supply/Extract Cooker Hood 100% supply / extract Boost Overrun Boost Delay All days set to 0:00 (on), 00:00 (off) –...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Heat recovery units, by their very nature, require regular maintenance. The Sentinel Kinetic has been designed to facilitate access to enable maintenance to be carried out easily. WARNING THE FAN AND ANCILLARY CONTROL EQUIPMENT MUST BE ISOLATED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY DURING MAINTENANCE.

  • Page 42: Spares

    Maintenance Spares The following spares may be ordered from Vent-Axia: Part No Description 441768 Main Power Board 441767 Control Panel 443430 Temperature Sensor T1 443431 Temperature Sensor T2 SENTINEL KINETIC SPARES 441774 Filters, 2 per pack (bypass version 438222) 442356...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagnosing a Problem In the event of a problem, always troubleshoot the unit according to: Fault code displayed on the Control Unit. Fault LED if connected. If no indications are displayed, then troubleshoot problem according to the fault symptom as described in the following tables.

  • Page 44: Appendix: Options And Accessories

    Appendix Appendix: Options and Accessories Sensor An optional wall-mounted CO Sensor (433257) may be used to control airflow. The CO sensor measures the level in ppm (parts per million) and the unit adjusts the fan speed accordingly. When the CO level is below the lower threshold (adjustable), the fan will run at Normal speed.
  • Page 45 Appendix Wireless Enable kit (consists of Wireless Receiver and one Wireless Switch). To fit the Wireless Receiver remove the Front, Rear and Bottom Case panels, insert the ribbon cable plug into terminal J9 and fit the Receiver assembly to the main PCB with the double sided pads provided. Wireless Receiver 2.

  • Page 46: Remote Wired Control

    Appendix Remote Wired Control 1. The Wired Remote Control has the same functionality as the control mounted on the unit, it can be permanently mounted in a living space for the end user or used for commissioning the unit. 2. To fit the Wired Remote Control remove the Front, Rear and Electrical covers, using the cable assembly supplied insert the RJ11 plug into the socket marked BMS and feed the remaining cable through cable inlet plate, refit all covers.
  • Page 48 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Tel: 0844 8560594 Fax: 01293 532814 For details of the warranty and returns procedure please refer to www.vent-axia or write to Vent-Axia Ltd, Fleming Way, Crawley, RH10 9YX 439817 L © 2010 Vent-Axia Limited. All rights reserved. 1210...

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