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OPERATION MANUAL
Condair HumiLife – the efficient ERV solution
Condair MD
Humidification and Evaporative Cooling

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL Condair HumiLife – the efficient ERV solution Condair MD Humidification and Evaporative Cooling...
  • Page 2 (including extracts hereof) may not be reproduced or passed on, nor may the contents thereof be used or passed on to any third party without the written permission of of Condair Group AG. Any infringements are punish- able and entail a liability for damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Functional description Initial commissioning Notes on initial commissioning Checking and preparing the system for the initial commissioning Download and install the HumiLife-App and connect it to the Condair MD 4.3.1 Download the HumiLife-App 4.3.2 Connect the HumiLife-App to the Condair MD...
  • Page 4 Important service information Service intervals Maintenance indication Maintenance list Maintenance work 6.5.1 Descaling the internal Condair MD water system 6.5.2 Disinfecting the internal Condair MD water system 6.5.3 Periodic visual check of the humidifier insert 6.5.4 Major maintenance (Replacement of the humidifier insert)

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Condair MD has been built using state-of-the-art technology and in accordance with the latest safety regulations. However, improper use of the Condair MD may put users and/or third parties at risk and/or may also cause damage to material assets.
  • Page 6 Storage Please keep this operation manual in a safe place where they can be accessed at all times. If the Condair MD changes hands, this operation manual must be handed over to the new operator. Should you lose the operating instructions, please contact your Condair representative.

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    Personnel qualifications Any work described in this operation manual may be carried out by the operator of the Condair MD in compliance with the information in this manual. For safety and warranty reasons any action beyond the scope of this manual must be carried out only by qualified personnel authorized by Condair.
  • Page 8 Warning! System contamination hazard If the Condair MD is switched off, there is a risk of the fresh water supply line and the internal water system becoming contaminated, as the water system is then no longer being flushed regularly. For this reason: After initial commissioning of the Condair MD, it must not be switched off again. This will ensure that the water system is flushed at regular intervals and any contamination is counteracted.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product overview System design Condair MD The Condair MD consists of a hydraulic unit and a humidifier unit designed for installation in horizontal ventilation ducts. Humidifier unit design Leakage sensor cable connection socket Air filter (optional accessory) Humidifier unit return connection Base panel...

  • Page 10: Hydraulic Unit Design

    3.2.1 Hydraulic unit design Fresh water supply connection Heat exchanger Drain connection Heating element Inlet valve Drain valve Humidifier circuit circulation pump Driver board Water tank Touch screen Overtemperature switch (optional) On/Off switch Flow rate and temperature sensor Operating status indications Humidifier unit supply connection 24 V power supply Humidifier unit return connection...

  • Page 11: System Overview Condair Md

    Condair RO-HS convection circuit 50% scaled! Fresh water supply shut-off valve Mains socket (230V/1~/50Hz) Reverse osmosis system Condair RO-HS (optional) Power adapter CH Fresh water supply connection Humidifier unit Drain connection Humidity sensor with humidity limitation...

  • Page 12: Functional Description

    Functional description The Condair MD is based on the principle of the steam pressure difference between the dry air in the duct and the water in the humidifier. In this process pure steam diffuses through a semi-permeable diaphragm of the humidifier unit and humidifies the duct air.
  • Page 13 Condair MD can be operated in "Humidification switched Off" mode (see Section 5.6.2). Note: if the Condair MD has to be switched off for a prolonged period of time, please note the informa- tion in Section 5.4.

  • Page 14: Initial Commissioning

    DANGER! Risk of electrocution Individual work steps during the initial commissioning of the Condair MD must be carried out with the hydraulic unit switched on and opened. If the hydraulic unit is open and switched on, users may come into contact with live parts. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or death.
  • Page 15  Have all cables been routed into the hydraulic unit via cable glands? 4. Carry out a visual inspection of the hydraulic unit (see also the Condair MD installation manual):  Has the fresh water supply pipe been correctly connected and tightened? ...
  • Page 16 • Remove the base panel. Fig. 5: Remove base panel • Clean the inside of the humidifier housing and the base panel with a lint-free cloth. For this purpose, if necessary, use a mild cleaning and disinfection agent (do not use products featuring detergents).
  • Page 17 Remove the humidifier insert from the packaging and check that the plastic film sealing the humidifier insert is undamaged. CAUTION! Do not use the humidifier insert if the plastic film is damaged. In this case please contact your Condair partner. • Check the humidifier insert for damage (holes, rips, etc.). In this process, always hold the humidi- fier insert by the two black water distributors.
  • Page 18 Note: This step only needs to be carried out if your system is equipped with an optional water treat- ment device (e.g. Condair RO-HS reverse osmosis system) in the fresh water supply. Please observe the instructions in the separate instructions for the corresponding product.

  • Page 19: Download And Install The Humilife-App And Connect It To The Condair Md

    Download the HumiLife-App 1. Download the Condair HumiLife-App from the App Store (iPhone) or the Google Play Store (Android). Use the camera or QR scanner on your mobile device and take a photo or scan the QR code to go to Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iOS).
  • Page 20 3. If no devices have yet been registered under your user account, press <Add Device> (left screen), otherwise press <Add new device> (right screen). 4. Press the device switch on the humidifier (approx. 5 seconds) until the WiFi symbol on the hydraulic unit flashes green.
  • Page 21 5. Connect your mobile device to the WLAN of the Condair MD: • Access "WLAN" in the "Settings" of your mobile device (figure in the middle). Then select the Condair MD from the list of WLAN devices (figure on the upper right) and return to the HumiLife- App. •...
  • Page 22 6. Configure the WiFi network: • Select the WLAN network to which the Condair MD should connect and press <Connect>. • Enter the password and confirm it with <Save and connect>. • The HumiLife-App confirms that the network configuration has been successfully completed.

  • Page 23: Configuration Of The Condair Md With The Commissioning Wizard

    1. Start the HumiLife-App on your mobile device, the home screen appears. Press the <More> button. 2. Press the <My devices> button. 3. Press the button of the desired Condair MD in the device selection list. 4. Press the <Commissioning Assistant> button.
  • Page 24 5. Press the <Continue> button. 6. Use the slider to set the delivery head of the circulation pump in meters, then press the <Continue> button. 7. Select the type of control used, then press the <Continue> button. 8. Select the type of supply water used, then press the <Continue> button. This screen only appears if the "Supply water"...
  • Page 25 NOTE! The water hardness and pH value must be requested in advance from the local water works for the installation site and entered in the corresponding fields on the first page of these instructions for documentation purposes. If the installation site receives water from various sources, the value for the hardest water must always be entered.

  • Page 26: Set The Maximum Humidistat

    Set the maximum humidistat When the hydraulic unit is switched on, the display of the max. humidistat shows the currently measured air humidity as well as the setpoint (see Fig. 10). If this is not the case and the max. humidistat has been correctly connected, switch on the max.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Air Flow Monitor (If Installed)

    To check the flow monitoring: Switch off the ERV completely. The yellow LED should go out. • Repeat the procedure 2-3 times to ensure that the Condair MD switches off if the fan of the ERV is not running. •...

  • Page 28: Venting The Heating Water System

    Venting the heating water system DANGER! Risk of electrocution The hydraulic unit must be opened to vent the heating water system. If the hydraulic unit is open and switched on, users may come into contact with live parts. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or death.
  • Page 29 The water heater is switched on after a 120 s delay. – With the Condair MD, the humidifier water is heated by the heat exchanger. A valve is used within the hydraulic unit to control the heat flow of the heating water circuit. Bleed the heating water circuit to ensure correct operation.
  • Page 30 WARNING! Guaranteeing of hygienic operation After initial commissioning, the Condair MD must no longer be switched off and can either be operated with "humidification switched on" (humidification required, e.g. in winter) or "hu- midification switched off" (no humidification required, e.g. in summer). This is the only way to ensure that the water system is periodically rinsed and that no contamination of the system is caused by standing water.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation The Condair MD must only be operated by persons that are familiar with operating the Condair MD and who have read this operation manual. Display and operating elements 5.1.1 Display and operating elements on the hydraulic unit Mains cable...

  • Page 32: Functions Of The Display And Operating Elements

    On/Off switch The On/Off switch on the hydraulic unit has the following functions: • Switching the Condair MD on and off (press the switch for approx. 2 s) • Connecting to WiFi network (press the switch for approx. 5 s) •...

  • Page 33: Commissioning After Having Stopped Operation

    Maintaining hygiene If the Condair MD has been switched off for over 48 hours or if you are not sure about how long the Condair MD was switched off, the fresh water supply line must be thoroughly flushed using the drain valve for hygiene reasons prior to recommissioning.

  • Page 34: Notes On Operation

    5. Switch on the hydraulic unit via the On/Off switch and open the shut-off valve(s) in the water supply line. The Condair MD runs an automatic system test and flushes the water system. If a malfunction is detected during the system test, the malfunction status LED on the hydraulic unit lights up yellow (malfunction with "Warning"...

  • Page 35: Operating Modes

    – "Humidification switched off": No humidification demand (remainder of the year) If the Condair MD has been switched off (e.g. for servicing) and it is subsequently switched on again, the device is in the operating mode that was selected last. 5.3.2.1 "Humidification switched on" operating mode "Humidification switched on"...

  • Page 36: 5.3.2.2 "Humidification Switched Off" Operating Mode

    4. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes until the internal water system has fully drained before starting to remove components. If it is intended to switch off the Condair MD for a prolonged period of time it is necessary to close the fresh water supply line and drain it.

  • Page 37: Shutting Down The Erv

    Shutting down the ERV If it is intended to shut down the ERV for a prolonged period of time and the Condair MD is in "Humidi- fication switched on" operating mode, it is necessary to set the Condair MD to "Humidification switched off"...

  • Page 38: Operating The Condair Md Via The Humilife-App

    Operating the Condair MD via the HumiLife-App 5.6.1 Starting the HumiLife-App 1. Put the Condair MD into operation (see Section 5.2). 2. Start the HumiLife app on your mobile device. The login screen appears. Enter your user name and password.

  • Page 39: Query Humidity Value History And Maintenance Information

    5.6.3 Query humidity value history and maintenance information Press the graphic symbol on the home screen. The measured value graphic appears (figure in the middle). Here you can: • Use the <Day>, <Week> and <Month> buttons to display the graphical progression of the humidity value in% RH for the current day, the current week or the current month.

  • Page 40: User Settings

    User settings Press the <More> button on the home screen. The user menu appears. – Under "User management" you can: • View the details of your user account. • Change the user password. • Log out. • Delete the user account. •...
  • Page 41 – Under "My devices" you can: • Add a new device to your account (see Section 4.3.2). • Select a device from the list of devices in your account. Then the screen with the device settings and other functions appears. Here you can: •...

  • Page 42: View Current Device Settings

    Remaining number of operating hours until the next descaling. – Remaining number of operating hours until the next replacement of the filters of the optional reverse osmosis system Condair RO- – Remaining number of operating hours until the next replacement of the RO membrane of the optional reverse osmosis system Condair RO-HS.

  • Page 43: Service

    Service Important service information Personnel qualifications All maintenance work may be carried out by the operator of the Condair MD in compliance with the information in this manual. General information The instructions and information on maintenance work must be observed and complied with.

  • Page 44: Maintenance Indication

    Proceed as follows: Note: If the maintenance LED and the fault LED light up red, the operation of the Condair MD is stopped. 1. Start the HumiLife app on your mobile device and, if necessary, select the relevant Condair MD from the list of your devices.

  • Page 45: Maintenance List

    Section 6.5.2) W66/E66 Activated carbon filter/Fine filter • Replace the activated carbon filter and fine filter cartridges of the optional reverse osmosis system Condair RO-HS (see installation and operating instructions of the reverse osmosis system Condair RO-HS) W67/E67 RO Membrane •...

  • Page 46: Maintenance Work

    Proceed as follows to descale the internal water system: 1. Start the HumiLife app on your mobile device and, if necessary, select the relevant Condair MD from the list of your devices.
  • Page 47 You will now be guided step by step with corresponding instructions through the descaling procedure. Service...
  • Page 48 " Humidification switched off" is automatically reactivated and the maintenance counter is reset. Important: if the descaling process is prematurely cancelled as a result of a malfunction and a cor- responding error message is output, contact your Condair representative. Service...

  • Page 49: Disinfecting The Internal Condair Md Water System

    Proceed as follows to disinfect the internal water system: 1. Start the HumiLife app on your mobile device and, if necessary, select the relevant Condair MD from the list of your devices.
  • Page 50 You will now be guided step by step with corresponding instructions through the disinfection procedure. Service...
  • Page 51 " Humidification switched off" is automatically reactivated and the maintenance counter is reset. Important: if the disinfection process is prematurely cancelled as a result of a malfunction and a corresponding error message is output, contact your Condair representative. Service...

  • Page 52: Periodic Visual Check Of The Humidifier Insert

    Proceed as follows to check the humidifier insert: 1. Shut down the Condair MD, as described in Section 5.4. 2. Wait until the internal water system has drained (approximately 10 minutes). 3. Shut down the ERV (see ERV instructions).
  • Page 53 6. Hold the humidifier insert at the two black water distributors and carefully pull it from the humidifier housing. Subsequently, remove the base panel from the humidifier housing. Fig. 15: Removing the humidifier insert and base panel • Note: If the humidifier unit is equipped with the optional air filter, remove the air filter (see separate instructions for the air filter).
  • Page 54 Do not use cleaning agents and do not use a cloth, brush or similar tools to clean the diaphragm. Fig. 17: Washing off dust Please contact the Condair partner if it is not possible to remove the traces of dust or con- tamination. •...
  • Page 55 12. Reattach the housing cover of the humidifier insert and lock with the snap lock mechanisms. Fig. 19: Closing the humidifier unit 13. If you are not forced to carry out any further service activities, immediately recommission the Condair MD as described in Section 5.2.

  • Page 56: Major Maintenance (Replacement Of The Humidifier Insert)

    Major maintenance (Replacement of the humidifier insert) Proceed as follows to replace the humidifier insert: 1. Shut down the Condair MD, as described in Section 5.4. 2. Wait until the internal water system has drained (approximately 10 minutes). 3. Shut down the ERV (see ERV instructions).
  • Page 57 6. Hold the humidifier insert at the two black water distributors and carefully pull it from the humidifier housing. Subsequently, remove the base panel from the humidifier housing. Fig. 21: Removing the humidifier insert and base panel Note: If the humidifier unit is equipped with the optional air filter, remove the air filter (see separate instructions for the air filter).
  • Page 58 (do not use surfactant products). Note: If the traces of dust or soiling cannot be removed, please contact your Condair partner. 10. If the humidifier unit is equipped with the optional air filter, install a new air filter on the air inlet side in the humidifier housing (see separate instructions for the air filter).
  • Page 59 13. Reattach the housing cover of the humidifier insert and lock with the snap lock mechanisms. Fig. 25: Closing the humidifier unit 14. If you do not have to carry out any further maintenance work, immediately put the Condair MD back into operation as described in Section 5.2.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Shut down the Condair MD and disconnect it from the mains prior to starting any troubleshooting work (see Section 5.4). Make sure that the power supply to the Condair MD has been interrupted and that the shut-off valve in the water line has been closed.

  • Page 61: Malfunction Indication

    LED (Warning status, operation still possible) or the red glowing Error LED (Fault status, operation is only limited or no longer possible) on the hydraulic unit of the Condair MD (see also notes in Section 5.1.2). Malfunction indication in the HumiLife-App...

  • Page 62: Malfunction List

    Carry out descaling according to Sec- has elapsed. tion 6.5.1. Descale due Note: the Condair MD will only run for a short period of time. Carry out descaling as soon as possible! The maintenance counter for disinfection Carry out disinfection according to has elapsed.
  • Page 63 ERV failure, 3. Check the maximum humidistat, if maximum humidistat faulty). necessary, replace it. 4. Switch the Condair MD off and on again, if the warning reappears, contact the Condair representative. 1. Check the fresh water supply tem- perature (at max.
  • Page 64 Condair RO-HS system Condair RO-HS (see installation has expired. and operating manual for the reverse Note: The Condair MD continues to run for osmosis system Condair RO-HS). a short time after the warning "W66" has Activated carbon appeared.

  • Page 65: Resetting The Error Display

    Digital Out 1 is interrupted or affected by a short circuit These error messages must be reset by switching the Condair MD off and on again (see Section 7.5) Resetting the error display To reset the error indication (Error LED on the hydraulic unit lights up red, red warning triangle is dis-...

  • Page 66: Decommissioning/Disposal

    Decommissioning/Disposal Decommissioning If it is necessary to replace the Condair MD or if the Condair MD is no longer required, proceed as follows: 1. Decommission the Condair MD as described in Section 5.4. 2. Have the Condair MD (and potentially required, other system components) removed by a specialist.

  • Page 67: Product Specifications

    Product specifications Technical data of the hydraulic unit Condair MD Dimensions/weight Dimensions of the hydraulic unit (HxWxD) 596 x 430 x 307 mm Weight of the hydraulic unit Approx. 19 kg Hydraulics Flushing water quantity in standby mode 2 - 3 l per flushing process every 47 hours...

  • Page 68: Technical Data Of Humidifier Unit

    Technical data of humidifier unit Dimensions/weight Installation length in the ventilation unit/air duct – with transition pieces DN125 727 mm – with transition pieces DN160 693 mm – with transition pieces DN180 673 mm – without transition pieces (DN200) 547 mm Humidifier unit length 610 mm Humidifier unit width 288 mm...

  • Page 69: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    CE Declaration of Conformity Konformitätserklärung Declaration of conformity Déclaration de conformité Wir, Nous, Condair Group AG Condair Group AG Condair Group AG CH-8808 Pfäffikon SZ CH-8808 Pfäffikon SZ CH-8808 Pfäffikon SZ erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, declare under our sole responsibility, that déclarons sous notre seule...
  • Page 70 Notes...
  • Page 72 CONSULTING, SALES AND SERVICE: CH94/0002.00 Condair Group AG 8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland www.condairgroup.com...

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