The standard opera ng temperature of these units is -20 to +35 °C. For further technical details regarding dimensions and weights, contact VES on 08448 15 60 60, quo ng the sales order (SO) number and the unit type as found on the unit nameplate, or...
Heat Recovery Units Nomenclature Point Descrip on Point Variants Details (as appropriate) Part Number Coding 1 Product Ecovent® Acous c Heat Recovery Units 2 Heat Recovery type Counterflow plate heat exchanger Counterflow Adapt Series See O&M ID.1309 Counterflow plate heat exchanger (2018) 3 Unit Size 0...5...
In the event of any damage having occurred or if any item is found to be missing, it is essen al to inform VES Andover Ltd. within 7 days of delivery quo ng sales order number and the unit type, as found on the unit nameplate. A er this period, VES would be unable to accept any claim for damaged or missing goods.
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For alterna ve moun ng please consult your outline drawing as supplied with the unit, or refer to VES Customer Services for further informa on. Secure drop rods/unit with the appropriate fixings as shown below Self-levelling feet are available for floor moun ng, with fixings as per drop rods...
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Heat Recovery Units www.ves.co.uk Installa on Con nued Access When accessing the unit ensure the access panels are handled/opened in a controlled manner so as to avoid damage to the unit or injury to personnel. This is par cularly important with Cau on bo om access units.
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If a speed controller is fitted to the system, it must not stop the fan independently of the control system, or allow airflow to fall below the stated volume on the electric heater ba ery. Suitable speed controllers without on/off switches are available from VES Andover. Coils Coils should be piped according to any relevant local codes of prac ce.
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Should this posi on be inappropriate an alternate posi on is available on the opposite side of the unit. For further informa on regarding alterna ve condensate pipe rou ng please contact VES on 08448 15 60 60. Condensate...
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Heat Recovery Units Installa on Con nued For Size 5 EVC units and all other units not supplied with a perastal c pump, connect the drain Condensa on to an appropriate waste system ensuring the connec on is trapped correctly using the tradi onal trapping method Fig.
Heat Recovery Units www.ves.co.uk Standard Wiring & Fan Installa on The electrical supply must be fully isolated before a emp ng to affect any work on this unit. All electrical connec ons to any unit must be carried out in accordance with the current Warning edi on of the I.E.T.
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The following wiring diagrams are a guide to installing the standard fan and actuator op ons & Fan Installa on found on Ecovent® Counterflow units. If in any doubt, for units with fi ed VES controls or for special versions of the units, consult the wiring diagram in your document pack or contact VES Customer Services Department on 08448 15 60 60, quo ng the sales order (SO) number and unit type as found on the unit name plate.
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Heat Recovery Units www.ves.co.uk Standard Wiring Con nued & Fan Installa on Standard Isolator arrangement Fig. (Not fitted on EVC5)
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Heat Recovery Units Standard Wiring Con nued & Fan Installa on Standard Control Panel Arrangement Fig. Con nued over on page 14...
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Heat Recovery Units www.ves.co.uk Standard Wiring Con nued & Fan Installa on Con nued from page 13.. Standard Control Panel Arrangement Fig. (Not fitted on EVC5)
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The same should be applied to any wiring looms which may have become unfastened; ensure that loose wiring is securely stowed away from any moving components. The impellers on EVC0/EVCB0 and EVCB1 units are not adjustable; any alignment issues should be reported to VES.
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Heat Recovery Units www.ves.co.uk Standard Wiring Con nued & Fan Installa on Ecovent Counterflow Units (EVC 2 to 5 and EVCB 2 to 4) feature tapped inlet rings. It is possible to establish the volume flow rate by measuring the sta c pressure rise into the fan.
‘windmill’. In general, this series of units require little maintenance. In the unlikely event of component failure, spares are available from stock at VES Andover Ltd. When accessing the unit ensure the access panels are handled/opened in a controlled manner so as to avoid damage to the unit or injury to personnel.
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Heat Recovery Units www.ves.co.uk Maintainance Con nued Plug & socket opera on Fig. Cau on Gently pull apart holding the plugs t o separate, DO NOT pull the cable to separate the assembly. Ecovent® Counterflow units feature a bulkhead-mounted fan plate assembly.
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Heat Recovery Units Maintainance Con nued To replace the fan assembly, ensuring the pitot tapping on the fan inlet ring is accessible, locate the moun ng plate over the fixings retained in the unit bulkhead. Secure the loose fixings through the moun ng plate and ghten all the moun ng fixings.
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Matching paint can be supplied upon request. Spares & Repairs When enquiring a er or ordering spares contact VES Spares Department, quo ng the sales order (SO) number and unit type as found on the unit nameplate. Tel: 08448 15 60 60 • Fax: 02380 26 12 04...
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