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Children may not play with the appliance. If you need a new power cable, always order the replacement from Brink Climate Systems B.V. To prevent dangerous situations, a damaged mains connection must only...
2 General The Flair 325 and the Flair 325 Plus is a ventilation unit for the balanced ventilation of dwellings with heat recovery. Features: ▪ Maximum capacity 325 m³/h ▪ High return plastic heat exchanger ▪ Filters ISO Coarse 60% ▪...
3 Version 3.1 Technical information Flair 325 (Plus) Supply voltage [V/Hz] 230V/50Hz Dimensions (w x h x d) [mm] 750 x 650 x 560 Duct diameter [mm] ø160 External diameter condensate discharge [mm] ø32 Weight [kg] Filter class ISO Coarse 60% (ISO ePM1.0 50% for the air supply optional) Fan setting (factory setting) Factory setting [m³/h]...
(1 & 3) are on the right-hand side of the appliance. Left-hand version All dimensions in millimeters. Diameter of all collars is 160 mm To dwelling To outside From dwelling From outside Electrical connections Siphon connection Exhaust air filter Supply air filter Mounting Flair 325 615674-D...
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Right-hand version All dimensions in millimeters. Diameter of all collars is 160 mm To dwelling To outside From dwelling From outside Electrical connections Siphon connection Exhaust air filter Supply air filter Mounting Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 9...
For external control a 4-way switch (® Connecting extra multiple switch with filter indication page 40) can, for example, be chosen, but control is also possible with the Brink Air Control (® Connecting Brink Air Control page 42), CO sensor(s) (®...
WiFi signal from the Plus pcb. A standard heat recovery appliance can also later be modified into a Plus version using the Plus pcb upgrade set. 1 = Flair 325 appliance with mounted Basic pcb 2 = Plus pcb mounting plate...
5.2 Placing the appliance The Flair 325 (Plus) appliance can be mounted onto the wall with the supplied mounting bracket. For a vibration- free installation, the appliance must be mounted to a solid wall with a minimum mass of 200 kg/m .
5.3 Connecting the condensate discharge The condensate discharge line for the Flair 325 appliance is located in the lower panel. The condensate is discharged through the drainpipe. The siphon (with built-in aerator) is supplied separately with the appliance and must be fitted by the installer below the appliance (bayonet connection). The siphon has an external connection diameter of 32 mm.
Brink input valves. When using flexible mufflers, account must be taken during the installation that these may need to be replaced after a period of time. Install sufficient overflow openings, door gap 2 cm. Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 15...
Exploded view of appliance page 10). The eBus protocol may for instance be used to connect the Brink Air Control (® Connecting Brink Air Control page 42). Because of polarity sensitivity, always connect contacts correctly; the appliance will not work if these...
Comment: If a Plus pcb has been installed; several cables would have to be connected onto the X-15 connector. Note: When the total length of the Brink Bus cables is longer than 10 m, then use a twisted-pair cable for connection X15-2 & X15-3 (a twisted pair cable is also preferred with shorter lengths)!
The desired language/ date & time can be modified in the settings menu ;for this, please refer to the settings value table (® Setting values page 51) step number 15.1 to step number 15.10. Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 19...
Filter message symbol; this is only shown if the filter has to be cleaned or replaced. See chapter "Filter cleaning" (® Cleaning filter page 30) for more information. This symbol is only shown if a fault has occurred in the appliance; see chapter Faults (® Fault analysis page 26) for more information. Flair 325 615674-D...
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This appliance is set as Master appliance if a number of appliances are connected (cascade) Appliance is set as Slave appliance; maximum of 9 appliances can be connected to a Master. Control via eBus for example Brink Air Control . Control via ModBus or BrinkBus.
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Zone Symbol on display Description Internet connection Signal strength USB connection active. 11:07 Current time. 02.11.17 Current date. Flair 325 615674-D...
The touchscreen can also be permanently set as multiple switch; to do this step number 15.6 in the settings menu has to be set to “yes”. Warning: Incorrect settings can seriously disrupt the proper functioning of the appliance! Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 23...
An exception to this is ventilator mode 0. If mode 0 is chosen on the display: control from other switches, sensors, etc. is not possible. Flair 325 615674-D...
Warning: As changes in the settings menu can disrupt the proper functioning of the appliance, changes of settings not described here require consultation with Brink Climate Systems B.V. Incorrect settings may seriously affect the proper performance of the appliance! 7.4 Factory settings It is possible to simultaneously revert all the changed settings back to the factory settings.
Press the fault symbol for an explanation/ solution to the fault. The screen can be left by pressing the "Home" button. If a fault cannot be solved, please contact the installer. 1. Requested supply flow rate is not reached Flair 325 615674-D...
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(NTC) E105 * E1100 * Supply fan defective; Appliance goes Replace supply fan general message to standby Fault is reset automatically when voltage is put back on appliance. Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 27...
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Brink Air Control Check wiring to accessories/ Brink Air Control message and other Check accessories/ Brink Air Control and replace if defective accessories do If there is still a fault after this: Take voltage from appliance and not work. replace basic pcb UWA2-B...
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Uncouple postheater and check postheater fuse; replace fuse if fuse defective; general comfort control defective fault message responds Has the fault not yet been remedied: differently Replace external postheater Put voltage back on appliance Fault has automatically been reset Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 29...
" return" button The timer of the filter message is then reset! Pressing the Home button brings you back to the main screen from any particular menu; pressing the return button takes you back 1 step in the menu. Flair 325 615674-D...
Installer maintenance includes cleaning the heat exchanger and fans. Dependent on the conditions, this must done about once every three years. Remove the power supply by pulling out the plug. Open the filter door. Remove the two filters. Remove the front cover. Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 31...
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Remove the heat exchanger. Be careful not to damage the foam parts in the appliance. Wash the heat exchanger with hot water (max. 45°C) and a regular detergent. Then rinse the exchanger with hot water. Take EPS assembly, with which the fan is inserted into the appliance, out of the appliance. Flair 325 615674-D...
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Turn the fan a quarter of a revolution in the appliance. Tilt the fan in such a way that this can be taken out of the EPS assembly; disconnect both fan cables from the fan. Now take the fan out of the appliance. Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 33...
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Reset the timer of the filter message by setting the timer back to zero in the settings menu at step number 4.3. After resetting the timer of the filter message the appliance returns to the main menu and the appliance is once again ready for use. Flair 325 615674-D...
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5 = USB stick for updating software (not supplied with appliance) X18 = 24V (max 5VA) 6 = Service connector X19 = Signal output 7 = Laptop with installed Brink service tool (not supplied) Plus pcb UWA2-E 8 = Touchscreen on appliance 9 = Valve motor bypass valve...
It is best to use a 4-way switch with filter indication; always install an RJ12 connector in combination with a 6- core modular cable. When using a 3-way switch without filter indication always install an RJ11 connector in combination with a 4- core modular cable. Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 37...
11.1.1 Connecting position switch with filter indication Flair 325 appliance 4-way switch with filter indication Modular cable: Note: For the modular cable that is used, the “tab” of both modular connectors must be mounted facing the mark on the modular cable. Wire colors C1 - C6 may vary dependent on the type of modular cable used.
11.1.2 Connecting wireless remote control (without filter indication) A = Flair 325 appliance B = Receiver for wireless remote control C = Transmitter with 4 settings (for example kitchen) D = Transmitter with 2 settings (for example bathroom) E = Any additional 2- or 4-settings transmitters (maximum of 6 transmitters can be signed on to 1 receiver) = Modular cable: Note: For the modular cable that is used, the “tab”...
11.1.3 Connecting extra multiple switch with filter indication = Flair 325 appliance B1 = Multiple switch with filter indication B2 = Extra multi switch with filter indication = Splitter = Modular cable: Note: For the modular cable that is used, the “tab” of both modular connectors must be mounted facing the mark on the modular cable.
11.1.4 Connecting extra multiple switch with filter indication A = Flair 325 appliance B = Multiple switch with filter indication C = Receiver for wireless remote control D = Transmitter with 2 settings or 4 settings E = Splitter = Modular cable: Note: For the modular cable that is used, the “tab” of both modular connectors must be mounted facing the mark on the modular cable.
11.2 Connecting Brink Air Control A = Flair appliance B = Brink Air Control (option) C = Two-core control cables D = Green two-pole screw connector E = Position green eBus connector to rear of control Flair 325 615674-D...
4 = The cable that comes with RH cable 5 = RH (humidity) sensor 6 = Duct from dwelling To switch on and set the sensitivity of the humidity sensor, go to step number 7.1 and 7.2 in the settings menu Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 43...
6.1 in the settings menu ; in order to set the minimum and maximum PPM value of the CO sensor(s) set, if necessary, the right values following step numbers 6.2 to 6.9. Flair 325 615674-D...
1 = Zone valve demand-driven ventilation C1 =brown 2 = Power 24 VDC C2 = blue C3 = green/yellow 3 = Brink Air Control C5 = white 4 = Valve motor zone valve C10 = yellow 5 = EBus connection X17 on Flair appliance...
N.B.: Appliance type, serial number and year of production are stated on the identification plate behind the plastic front panel on the appliance. Example Appliance type Flair 325 Plus Serial number 430000191201 Year of production 2019...
12.2 Service articles Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 49...
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The power cable is fitted with a circuit board connector. When replacing it, always order a replacement mains cable from Brink. To prevent dangerous situations, a damaged mains connection can only be replaced by a qualified expert. Flair 325 615674-D...
13 Setting values 13.1 Setting values standard appliance The below setting values are for a Flair 325-appliance without Plus pcb. Step Description Factory settings Setting range Comment Flow rate Air flow rate setting 0 50 m³/h 0 or adjustable between 50 m³/h and 325 m³/h (never higher than step no.
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(0=Master; 1 t/m 9 = Slave 1 t/m Slave 9) Central heating + heat recovery 12.1 Status On / Off Communication 14.1 Type of Bus connection ModBus Off / BrinkBus/ ModBus 14.2 Slave address 1 - 247 For Modbus Flair 325 615674-D...
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15.10 Fan position wizard Yes / No Signal output 16.1 Signal output Off / Only filter condition / Only fault Connector X19 condition / Filter and fault condition Standby 17.1 Switch off appliance Yes / No Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 53...
13.2 Setting values appliance with Plus pcb The below setting values are for a Flair 325-appliance with Plus pcb. Step Description Factory settings Setting range Comment Switch contacts Make or break contact 1 Make Make / Break Switch contact control 1...
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25 °C 15.0°C / 40.0 °C 11.4 Mode valve 10 volt control Closed Open / Closed 11.5 Valve control Relay output 1 Relay output 1/ Relay output 2/ Analogue output 1/ Analogue output 2 Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 55...
14 Conformity declaration Conformity declaration Manufacturer: Brink Climate Systems B.V. Address: Postbus 11 NL-7950 AA, Staphorst, The Netherlands Product: Heat recovery appliance type: Flair 325 Flair 325 Plus The product described above complies with the following directives: ¨ 2014/35/EU (low voltage directive) ¨...
15 ERP values Technical information sheet Flair 325 (Plus) in accordance with Ecodesign (ErP), no. 1254/2014 (Annex IV) Manufacturer: Brink Climate Systems B.V. Model: Flair 325 (Plus) Climate Type of control SEC Value Annual Annual heating zone Class electricity saved (AHS) in kWh/m²/a...
16 Recycling Recycling Sustainable materials are used in the manufacture of this appliance. The packaging should be disposed of in a responsible manner and in accordance with governmental regulations. Flair 325 615674-D Brink / 59...
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Brink Climate Systems BV E info@brinkclimatesystems.com P.O. Box 11 NL-7950AA Staphorst www.brinkclimatesystems.com T +31 (0) 522 46 99 44 www.brinkairforlife.com...
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