Switching the ventilation system on and off ............15 Switching operating modes ................16 Selecting menu items ..................17 Operating the ventilation system with the GEALAN Home app ........18 Downloading the GEALAN Home app ............... 18 Establishing a WLAN connection ............... 18...
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Changing the filters ....................20 Maintaining the ventilation system ................ 23 Troubleshooting ..................... 24 Disposal ........................26 Disposing of the filters....................26 Disposing of the ventilation system ................26...
Notes on the manual and the manufacturer Notes on the manual and the manufacturer This manual will help you to safely operate the ‘GEALAN-CAIRE smart’ ventilation system. The ‘GEALAN-CAIRE smart’ ventilation system is referred to as the ‘ventilation system’ for short below.
When elements of a figure are referred to in a key or in the text, they are given a number (1). Numbering starts with the number 1 for each figure. Important details are magnified with magnifying glass views. Manufacturer’s address GEALAN Fenster-Systeme GmbH Hofer Strasse 80 95145 Oberkotzau, Germany Tel.: +49 (0)92 86 77-0 Fax: +49 (0)92 86 77-22-22 Email: info@gealan.de...
Safety Safety Intended use The ventilation system is used to aerate and ventilate frost-free rooms. It can be used in private or semi-public areas. Intended use includes reading and understanding this manual, as well as observing and following all the information contained in this manual, especially the safety instructions.
Safety Preventing property damage Obstacles can lead to malfunction. Ensure that there are no obstacles between the ventilation unit and the mobile terminal device if possible. If you have problems with WLAN reception, try removing the following obstacles: • Furniture •...
Description Description Control elements Name Button for operating the ventilation system Fan cover for closing the air ducts (under the cover strip): When opened: Fan unit switched on When closed: Fan unit switched off – External button for operating the ventilation system (not shown)
Description Operating modes and LED indicators Operating LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 LED 6 mode or status Initialisation Purple Purple Purple Purple Purple Purple phase – Standby Yellow – – – – mode Power levels in manual mode: Level 1...
Power-saving mode is not displayed separately. Access to the ventilation system through the GEALAN Home app is still possible. The power-saving mode is automatically ended as soon as the ventilation system is operated or the LED switch-off is...
Description Frost protection monitoring The ventilation system has frost protection monitoring. Frost protection monitoring prevents freezing of and thus damage to the heat exchanger. Frost protection monitoring is active in all operating modes. The heat exchanger’s exhaust air duct may start to freeze due to condensate formation and sub-zero outdoor temperatures.
Description cover is closed. As soon as the cover is opened again, the ventilation unit resumes operation in the most recently set operating mode. Menu items The ventilation system has a settings menu. You can set or display the following items in this menu: •...
Description Technical data Fan unit Dimensions (L × W × H) 126 × 86 × 34 mm Weight 2.4 kg Number of fans Output 34 W Power supply 24 V Volume flow 4 – 40 m Power supply unit Dimensions (L × W × H) 163 ×...
You can operate the ventilation system as follows: • with the button on the unit • with the external button • with the GEALAN Home app. Operating the ventilation system with the buttons Operation is identical with both buttons. So reference is always made to both buttons when a button is mentioned below.
Operating the ventilation system Switching operating modes The ventilation system has the following operating modes: • a manual mode • a standby mode • an automatic mode. In manual mode, you can select the power levels (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) and the standby mode.
Operating the ventilation system Proceed as follows to switch from automatic mode to manual mode: Press and hold the button again for three seconds. The ventilation system is now in manual mode. Starting from the left or the bottom, the number of green LEDs indicates which ventilation level is active.
Operating the ventilation system Operating the ventilation system with the GEALAN Home app You must perform the following activities to use the ventilation system with the GEALAN Home app: • Download the GEALAN Home app • Establish a WLAN connection For this, you will need: •...
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WLAN settings in the settings menu (see page 17 regarding this matter). After connecting your device to the software access point (SoftAP), you can use the ventilation unit in this mode. We recommend integration in a home network. To do this, follow the instructions in the GEALAN Home app.
Changing the filters Changing the filters When the service life of one or both of the filters is finally reached (after a total of 13 months in level 1), ‘Filter change mandatory’ is indicated. The ventilation unit can no longer operate. ‘Filter change necessary’...
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Changing the filters Open the two filter flaps (1) in the direction of the arrow. Remove the used filters (2).
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Changing the filters Insert the new filters as shown (2). Close the filter flaps (1). Attach the cover strip to the ventilation profile. Switch on the ventilation system. The LED indicator goes out. The ventilation unit automatically detects the new filters and continues working in the most recently active operating mode.
Maintaining the ventilation system Maintaining the ventilation system WARNING Danger of death possible due to electric shock or fire. Always disconnect the ventilation system from the mains before performing maintenance work. To do this, switch off the fuse. Ensure that no liquid gets inside the ventilation system. ...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Errors are indicated by the LEDs flashing in different ways. Proceed as follows if this happens: Use the table below to check which error it is. Try to delete the error in the ‘Delete errors’ menu item (see page 17 regarding this matter).
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Troubleshooting LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 Error Brief Source of the code description error _EVENT_ I2C memory ERROR_ I2C_24XX _EVENT_ Communication ERROR_ processor ESP32 _EVENT_ Main processor ERROR_ COMMUNI- CATION _EVENT_ Installation ERROR_- position of the POSITION ventilation unit...
Disposal Disposal Disposing of the filters The filters have a data memory. Dispose of the used filters in an environmentally friendly manner. Please contact your specialist dealer for information about disposal. WEEE registration number: WEEE reg. no. DE 35001489 Disposing of the ventilation system At the end of its service life, the ventilation system must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.