TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Power supply ....................................................Disposal ..........................................................Ventilation unit ..................................................... Heatpump ......................................................General information Introduction ...................................................... Type plate ......................................................Quick guide Functions of control panel ................................................Main screen elements ................................................Settings options on the main screen ........................................Warnings and alarms ................................................
Always disconnect the power supply to the unit before opening the unit doors, for instance for installation, inspection, cleaning and filter change. Disposal Ventilation unit Nilan’s units consist mainly of recyclable materials. They must, therefore, not be mixed with household waste, but must be delivered to your local recycling center for disposal. Heatpump Concerning disposal of units with heat pumps, it is important to contact the local authorities for information about correct handling of these.
On the right side of the unit you will find the Nilan type plate. Note: Contact Nilan a/s with questions about the product, it is important to have the unit name and serial No. (SN) ready. On the basis of this information, please contact service department find all informations about the relevant aggregate and thus provide information and answer questions about what the aggregate consists of/contains, as well as the software used.
VPL28 (English) BY NILAN Quick guide Functions of control panel Main screen elements The main screen of the HMI panel contains the settings options and the information that an operator mostly uses. 1. Shows the current room temperature in the house, measured via the extract air.
Settings options on the main screen The settings options which the user needs in daily life can all be controlled from the main screen of the panel. If you select the option of current room temperature, the desired room temperature will be displayed. The desired room temperature can be adjusted by pressing the up-or-down arrows followed by the cancel icon (bottom left) or the accept icon (bottom right).
VPL28 (English) BY NILAN Warnings and alarms Should an error occur in the operation of the unit, a warning or an alarm will be displayed. A warning will appear in the top righthand corner in the menu bar. If you press the symbol, a description of The warning or the alarm can be reset by the warning or the alarm will be displayed.
For operation to run smoothly, it is important to change the filters as required. The filter timer in Nilan’s control system is set by default to indicate that filters should be replaced after 90 days, but this can be changed as required to 180 or 360 days.
Illustration of filter change in FU28 (accessory) 1. Switch off the unit on the control panel before opening 2. The trunk fittings open on both sides and the door is the door. lifted out 3. Remove the two filters in the right side from the unit 4.
VPL28 (English) BY NILAN Illustration of bag filter change in FU28 (accessory) 1. 1. Switch off the unit on the control panel before 2. Loosen the screws in the front cover and lift the door opening the door. 3. Remove the two filters in the right side from the unit 4.
Service Annual service It is important to perform an annual service on the unit to ensure it will continue to perform optimally with low energy consumption and long service life. You are recommended to take out a service agreement with the installer, as certain elements of the service require an authorised technician.
VPL28 (English) BY NILAN User settings Ventilation settings Stop the unit If it is necessary to open the doors while servicing the unit, for instance when changing filters, the unit must be turned off. The functions of the unit are activated in Settings under Operation.
Alarm You can read warnings and alarms in the "Alarm" menu. It is likewise possible to reset warnings and alarms in this menu. When a warning or an alarm has been triggered, an icon appears on the main screen Alarm ↳...
VPL28 (English) BY NILAN Date/Time It is important to set date and time correctly. It makes it easier to localise errors indicated in an error report. When logging data, it is important to be able to follow the history. The time is shown under “Date / Time”...
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↳ Start time Settings: Hours and minutes Standard setting: 8:00 Description: Set the time for the program to start. The program will run until the next change in the week program. ↳ Ventilation Settings: Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4 / Off Standard setting: Level 1 Description:...
VPL28 (English) BY NILAN After-heating This menu is only displayed if an after-heating element has been installed. ATTENTION An after-heating element is not standard, but it can be purchased as an accessory. If you wish to control the supply air temperature, an after-heating element must be installed. An after- heating element allows you to control the supply air temperature, regardless of the outdoor temperature.
Air humidity The primary purpose of ventilation is to extract humidity from the house so it does not damage the building, and to achieve a good indoor climate. During long periods with sub-zero temperatures, air humidity in the house may fall to a level that is critical for the building and for the indoor climate. Wooden floors, furniture and walls can be damaged by very dry air, which also whirls up dust, resulting in a poor indoor climate.
VPL28 (English) BY NILAN This menu is only displayed if a CO2 sensor has been installed. sensor. ATTENTION A CO2 sensor is not a standard part of all units, but may be purchased as an accessory. If the number of people using a building varies considerably, controlling ventilation through the CO2 level in the extract air may be a good solution.
Air exchange Low humidity in the dwelling can be prevented by reducing ventilation at low outdoor temperatures. This function can be used in countries with regular sub-zero temperatures and at high altitudes where the outdoor air is very dry. This function can also be used at cold outdoor temperatures if no after-heating element has been installed, and the supply air feels too cold.
VPL28 (English) BY NILAN Condenser curve controlled Supply air [%] Level change ↳T5 condenser temperature (°C) Air filter The filter alarm has a timer. Its factory setting is 90 days between each filter change. If you want to add pressure-controlled filter change, pressure sensors can be connected via digital input and adjustment in the filter menu.
Temp. control If you wish to control the supply air temperature, an after-heating element must be installed. An after- heating element allows you to control the supply air temperature, regardless of the outdoor temperature. An external electrical or water after-heating element can be installed in the supply air duct. ATTENTION When heating is not needed in the dwelling, the supply air temperature may fall below the minimum temperature.
VPL28 (English) BY NILAN Alarm list VPL unit Alarm list The list below relates to Comfort units, and the events are divided into the following categories: Warning Operation continues, but something no longer functions optimally. Operation has stopped partially or completely as a serious error requires Critical immediate attention.
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When the room temperature is below 10°C, the unit will stop in order to The room temperature prevent further cooling of the house. Heat up the house and reset the alarm. is too low This may, for instance, be during a period when the house is unoccupied and the heating system is off.
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