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.
Type plate Nilan's type plate can be found on the unit 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...
VGU 180 EK "RS" (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 mostly used by an operator. Shows the current room temperature in the dwelling, 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).
VGU 180 EK "RS" (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.
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 1. 1. Switch off the unit on the control panel before 2. 2. Turn the thumb screws in the door at the top right of opening the door. the unit and open the door. 3. Remove the filter from the unit 4.
VGU 180 EK "RS" (English) BY NILAN 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.
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. If the unit is off, an icon appears on the main screen.
VGU 180 EK "RS" (English) BY NILAN Show data It is possible to read off current data for the unit. Show data ↳ Operating state Description: Shows the operating setting in which the unit is running. ↳ T1 Outdoor air...
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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VGU 180 EK "RS" (English) BY NILAN ↳ 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...
Central heating Possible settings for room heating. Central heating ↳ Setting Settings: Heating / Off / Requirement Standard setting: Heating Description: Off: Room heating is off. Heating: Constant heating in relation to min./max. Requirement: The flow temperature is regulated automatically by the curve setting ↳...
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VGU 180 EK "RS" (English) BY NILAN Curve control The flow temperature is regulated automatically in accordance with a curve. Central heating temperature Max. temperature Min. temperature Outdoor temperature...
Domestic hot water Settings for hot water production have been set at the factory, but it may be necessary to adjust them to match the user´s needs. Domestic hot water ↳ Electric supplement heater hot water Settings: Off / 5 - 85 ºC Standard setting: 30 ºC Description:...
VGU 180 EK "RS" (English) BY NILAN 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.
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.
VGU 180 EK "RS" (English) BY NILAN Air exchange Low humidity in the dwelling can be prevented by reducing ventilation at low outdoor temperatures. This function can be used, for instance, in countries with regular sub-zero temperatures and at high altitudes where the outdoor air is very dry.
Alarm list VGU unit Alarm list The list below applies to VGU units. 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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VGU 180 EK "RS" (English) BY NILAN The filter monitor has been set at X amount of days for check-up/change of Clean/change filter. Change filter filter (30, 90, 180, 360 days). Reset alarm. The standard setting is 90 days. Legionella treatment has not been...
Ecodesign average climate Heat pump combination heater Model VGU1850EK Air-to-water heat pump Water-to-water heat pump Brine-to-water heat pump Low-temperature heat pump Equipped with a supplementary heater Heat pump combination heater Temperature control Model CTS602 Class Contribution to seasonal space heating energy efficiency Item Symbol Value...
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