Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Table of contents General 3.10 Central VOC sensor Introduction 3.11 Central humidity sensor Safety 3.12 Installation of the external control panel Intended use 3.13 Optional operating possibilities EG conformity 3.14 Defroster heater 3.15...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Control strategies Product data sheets according to the ErP directive Weekly programme 10.1 profi-air 180 flat Automatic mode 10.2 profi-air 180 flat with sensors Automatic summer bypass Frost protection of heat exchanger EC Declaration of Conformity...
Make sure that the fans cannot be touched with hands as long as the system is connected to the power grid. During maintenance, the device may therefore be opened in the “dead” state only, and profi-air 180 flat may only be operat-...
Intended use The profi-air 180 flat ventilation unit has been designed and constructed for the use in heat recovery ventilation and is solely intended for this application. When using heat recovery ventilation, stale, moist and bad-smelling air is removed from the bath- room, toilet, kitchen and utility rooms to be replaced with the same amount of fresh air in the living room, bedroom and chil- dren's room.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Structure and components of profi-air 180 flat ventilation unit 2.2.1 Structure and components, outside A / B Airflow L inksversion (A) Left unit unità sinistra Einstellwerte / Calibration / Calibrazione [Pa] P1 → P2 [Pa] P3 →...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 2.2.2 Structure and components, inside The illustration shows the device without cover and condensate drip tray. Operating mode A (delivery condition) Operating mode B G4 extract air filter G4 supply air filter (optionally F7)
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 2.2.3 Sensor positions The illustration shows the exact position of all sensors inside the device. Operating mode A (delivery condition) Operating mode B Fresh air temperature sensor – T1 Extract air temperature sensor – T3 Supply air temperature sensor –...
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Radio interface (connection of the antenna included in the scope of delivery of the profi-air 180 flat remote control) Connection J1 – signal interface (connection of the profi-air 180 flat condensate pump alarm and one or more profi-air room humidis- tats) The alarm pin for the condensate pump is bypassed in delivery state.
Please handle profi-air 180 flat with utmost care during transport and unpacking. Checking the scope of delivery If the delivered profi-air 180 flat unit is damaged or incomplete, please contact the supplier immediately. The scope of delivery includes: profi-air 180 flat Control panel incl.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 3.3.2 Minimum clearances for maintenance purposes 3.3.2.1 Ceiling installation ≥ 320 mm ≥ 80 mm 3.3.2.2 Wall installation...
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Installation options and fastening of units profi-air 180 flat has been designed with flexible installation in mind. profi-air 180 flat can be installed on walls or ceilings. A simple switch changes the allocations of air and condensate connections.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Schematic diagram of ceiling installation operating mode A (delivery condition) Schematic diagram of ceiling instal- lation operating mode B The following list of numbered components and airflow directions applies to all four schematic diagrams.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Switching from operating mode A to B profi-air 180 flat is delivered in operating mode A. If the installation situation requires operating mode B, this can be done as described in the following.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 3.6.2 Cable routing in the device All cable connections can be routed in two directions in profi-air 180 flat and also allow flexible connection of the ventilation unit. Option 1 Option 2 3.6.3 Fastening of units...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Wall installation Install profi-air 180 flat such that sufficient room is available for fresh air and exhaust air ducting. The condensate connection is always at the bottom in wall installations (where fresh and/or exhaust air are located).
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Ceiling installation Installations in suspended ceilings require a spacing of at least 320 mm from the fastening rail to the ceiling cutout to allow for later disassembly. The condensate connection is always at the side where the fastening rail is installed (where fresh and/or exhaust air are located).
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Air connections profi-air 180 flat connection set (iso pipe or spiral duct) The profi-air 180 flat connection set con- exhaust, extract and supply air connec- sists of four double nipples DN 125 tion) and the pipe system selected incl.
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≥ 30 mm ≥ 100 mm ≥ 100 mm Connect the condensate line only after wall installation of profi-air 180 flat has been completed. Additional condensate lines must be installed with a gradient of at least 2 %. If this is not possible, the profi-air condensate pump must be used (see Section 3.15).
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Electric connection Network connection is established using a pre-installed mains cable, and it is to be secured according to local electric codes. Electric connection activities are to be carried out by authorised and qualified personnel and in the “dead”...
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 3.12 Installation of the external control panel The scope of delivery of profi-air 180 flat and a metal frame for installation in an includes an external control panel incl. on-site concealed or exposed socket.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat AUTO For more information on operation, please see Section 4. 3.13 Optional operating possibilities The profi-air 180 flat ventilation unit can be operated using the external control panel included in the scope of delivery. Optional- ly, you can also operate this unit using the profi-air cockpit app and the wireless remote control with a display.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Installation and establishment of connection – profi-air cockpit Step Procedure Disconnect the ventilation unit from the power grid. Open the filter cover and remove the housing screws. Remove the housing cover. Connect the network cable to the control board.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Step Procedure Download the profi-air cockpit app from the app store appropriate for your ter- minal device and install the software. Establish a connection between your terminal device and the router. Then, reestablish power supply.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 3.13.2 Optional wireless remote control The profi-air 180 flat ventilation unit can be operated using the external control panel included in the scope of delivery. Optionally, the units can also be operated using a wireless remote control with a display.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 3.14 Defroster heater The profi-air defroster heater is an air refer to Section 6 of these installation preheating device which can be integrat- and operating instructions for more infor- ed in the fresh air pipe of the profi-air mation.
Switching of the ventilation modes with installed room humidistat: The target value for ambient air humidity can be set at the room humidistat. If this value is exceeded, all other control signals for profi-air 180 flat will be overwritten and the control switches to ventilation mode 3.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 3.18 Silencer The profi-air silencer helps to minimise It is recommended to install two silenc- the air noise generated by the fans ers for the profi-air flat ventilation unit installed in the ventilation unit. It con- (1 x supply air, 1 x extract air).
Commissioning and operation of profi-air 180 flat The following sections deal with commissioning and operation of profi-air 180 flat by means of the included external control panel. Here, you will find all possible setting parameters for the control unit as well as notes on individual functions and factory settings.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 4.1.2 profi-air cockpit app overview You can download the profi-air cockpit app from the respective app stores and install it on your terminal device. Please refer to Section 3.13.1 of these operating instructions for more information on how to con-...
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– Indication / setting – filter lifespan – Indication / setting – night mode – Setting – post-heater (not active with profi-air 180 flat) – Setting – time / date Indication of the degree of pollution of the filter (filter timer) 0 –...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 4.1.3 profi-air cockpit pro software overview You can download the profi-air cockpit pro software from our homepage and install it on your laptop / PC. Please refer to Section 3.19 for more information on how to connect the software with the ventilation unit.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Putting into operation / adjustment of profi-air 180 flat 4.2.1 Basics of putting into operation / adjustment Criteria requiring putting into operation / adjustment of the ventilation unit: Prior to putting the unit into operation for the first time.
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Step Procedure Check operating mode A/B according to Section 3.6.1 and make sure that profi-air 180 flat is equipped with the appropriate operating mode label. Set the defaults for the air outlets by: setting the poppet valves installing and setting the regulating elements /h m –...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Step Procedure Activation of the putting into operation mode by pushing the “Manual ventilation mode” and the “Automatic mode” buttons at the same time for 5 seconds. If the putting into operation mode has been activated, the two green LEDs will start...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Step Procedure Determine the pressure loss at the heat exchanger on the basis of the air volume to be set in ventilation mode 3. To do so, press the “NEXT” button until the “Nominal volume / Pressure loss”...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Step Procedure Connect a differential pressure gauge to the extract air channel depending on the operating mode. To do so, carefully stick the pressure test prods through the housing cover. Operating mode A...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Step Procedure Increase supply air volume Adjust the required extract air volume. AUTO To do so, adjust the performance of the extract air fan using the external control panel until the measured pressure loss equals the established pressure loss.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Airflow Step Procedure L inksversion (A) Left unit unità sinistra Enter the final settings (fan speed / pressure loss over the heat exchanger / air per- formance) for supply and extract air next to the diagram on the ventilation unit.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 4.2.3 Pressure loss diagram of the heat exchanger The pressure loss diagram of the heat exchanger simplifies the setting of the total volume flow rates. Please refer to the description in the last Section 4.2.2.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Operation of profi-air 180 flat with external control panel / profi-air cockpit app The following section deals with operating profi-air 180 flat using the external control panel or the profi-air cockpit app. Here, you will find all possible setting parameters for control as well as notes on individual functions.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Weekly programme Weekly programme Control panel AUTO Press the button once to control the unit using a weekly programme. The LED will then be lit continuously. The weekly programme selected last is activated.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Automatic mode Automatic mode Control panel AUTO Press and hold the button for approx. 5 seconds to control the unit in automatic mode; also at least 1 optional sensor (humidity / VOC) must be installed in the unit to this end. The LED starts flashing to indicate activated automatic mode.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Manual summer bypass The summer bypass can also be set manually if the target values for the automatic summer bypass are not yet reached but a cooler supply air temperature is desired. Push the button to do so.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Fireplace mode Fireplace mode When lighting a fireplace it can make sense to produce overpressure to avoid smoke forma- tion in the room. The ventilation unit is controlled as follows with activated fireplace mode: Supply air is set to ventilation mode 3.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Holiday mode Holiday mode The holiday mode can be activated for times when the building is not inhabited. The ventila- tion unit operates with minimal air exchange in this mode (i.e., ventilation mode 1 will be active for 16 hrs per day and ventilation mode 0 will be active for 8 hrs per day).
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Night mode Night mode The ventilation unit runs in ventilation mode 1 with activated night mode. This function can be used together with the automatic mode, manual operation and activated weekly programme. Control unit This function cannot be set via the control unit.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Error messages Error messages For more information on error messages, please see Section 8. Control panel The button is used to reset error messages. The LED is used to define the error message: Orange –...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Filter lifespan Filter lifespan The filter lifespan specifies how long a filter can be used until the filter replacement indication is displayed by the unit. Control unit This function cannot be set via the control unit.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Factory settings and setting ranges of control units The following section describes the different factory settings of the profi-air 180 flat ventilation unit and the setting options at the external control panel, wireless remote control, profi-air cockpit app and profi-air cockpit pro software.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Control strategies Weekly programme Due to the time profiles stored, the weekly programme mode controls the air performance for supply and extract air. Weekly programme P1 is factory-set. This can be adjusted using the optional wireless remote control only.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Weekly programme P3 Monday – Friday Time / mode Weekend Time / mode Weekly programme P4 Monday – Friday Time / mode Weekend Time / mode Weekly programme P5 Monday – Friday Time /...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Weekly programme P6 Monday – Friday Time / mode Weekend Time / mode Weekly programme P7 Monday – Friday Time / mode Weekend Time / mode Weekly programme P8 Monday – Friday Time /...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Weekly programme P9 Monday – Friday Time / mode Weekend Time / mode Weekly programme P10 Monday – Friday Time / mode Weekend Time / mode Weekly programme P11 Using the profi-air cockpit pro software, you can programme the P11 weekly programme completely as required.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Automatic mode The automatic mode controls the air performance of supply air and extract air based on the humidity and/or VOC sensor which can be optionally installed in the extract air connector of the ventilation unit.
13 minutes. This sleep mode is deactivated if an electric defroster heater is used. If the profi-air 180 flat ventilation unit and a fireplace are operated at the same time, this frost protection strategy cannot be selected, since negative pressure may occur in the installation room in the event of frost protection.
2 years Inspection and, if necessary, cleaning of the ventilation ducts, manifolds and ventilation valves If the profi-air 180 flat unit is not subjected to any maintenance, the functionality of the entire ventilation system can be affected. Filter replacement...
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70 %(F7) AUTO AUTO min. 10 seconds Please use only undamaged original filters in the profi-air 180 flat ventilation unit. When installing the insulated filter covers, make sure that the soft side faces the filter, and the hard side faces outwards.
In addition, applicable local regulations and safety provisions must be complied with. If the profi-air 180 flat unit is not subjected to any maintenance, the functionality of the entire ventilation system can be affected.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat max. 40 °C Exercise caution when dismantling the heat exchanger as it may contain condensate water. Dry the rinsed heat exchanger prior to installation. After inspection and cleaning of the heat exchanger, do not re-install the condensate drip tray at once if other components, such as fans, still have to undergo inspection.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 7.2.2 Inspection and cleaning of the fans Open the device and remove the condensate drip tray as described in Section 7.2.1. Install the condensate drip tray and device housing as described in Section 7.2.1.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Faults If a fault occurs, please write down the flashing code displayed on the external control panel or the error code displayed on the optional wireless remote control and contact your specialist technician.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Fault report integrated control Fault report optional wireless Possible cause Control response panel remote control Flashing red LED and acoustic Optional internal extract air sen- The unit keeps working, yet in a signal on the ventilation unit...
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Fault clearance In this section, you will find support for cause determination and clearance of individual fault reports. In the event of fault reports, you should generally reset the error first, since some errors may occur due to temporary voltage loss.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 8.2.2 Fault clearance E1 to E2 fans Error message fans Error message external control panel flashing red LED flashes one time / extract air fan flashes two times / supply air fan Error message, optional wireless remote control...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 8.2.3 Fault clearance E4 to E7 temperature sensors Error message temperature sensor Error message external control panel flashing red LED flashes four times / fresh air sensor flashes five times / supply air sensor...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 8.2.4 Fault clearance E9 / optional internal extract air sensor Error message optional internal extract air sensor Error message external control panel flashing red LED flashes nine times / optional internal extract air sensor...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 8.2.5 Fault clearance other messages Fault report Fault report optional Possible cause Checkup / measure External control panel wireless remote control Has the unit been adjusted? If the error occurs during winter Check the settings with the help months, the air volume balance of the commissioning report.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Fault report Fault report optional Possible cause Checkup / measure External control panel wireless remote control Room air sensor in the optional No error message E8 / room air sensor wireless remote control is Replace wireless remote control.
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Fault / problem Possible causes Checkup / measure No or false adjustment. See Section 4.2 for adjusting the unit. Filter dirty. Filter replacement (unit, valves, etc.). Valves / grills clogged. Clean valves / grills.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Technical Data Data sheet Unit type profi-air 180 flat Weight about 34 kg Dimensions (WxHxL) 600 x 279 x 1.122 mm Height incl. mounting rail (ceiling installation) 300 mm Heat exchanger Type Cross-flow heat exchanger, water-resistant, frost-proof Material Plastic Max.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Performance diagram of temperature efficiency Temperature efficiency acc. to EN13141-7 (dry) Extract air = 20 °C / 38 % RH Fresh air = 7 °C / 88 % RH Balanced air flow Temperature efficiency acc. to Passive house Extract air = 21 °C / 30 % RH...
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Sound data of profi-air 180 flat 9.5.1 Sound, equipment emission Air volume Pressure Sound pressure level at a distance of 1 m in a standard room* m³/h Lp dB(A) *Standard room = a room of approx. 10 m², 2.4 m room height and mean absorption of 0.2 9.5.2 Sound, supply air connector...
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Terminal diagram of profi-air 180 flat J21 J7 J6 J4 J2 – 12 3 4 RS485 Digital input...
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Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat Connection description Value Input 1 can be programmed using the profi-air cockpit pro software. For factory settings and setting options, see Section 5. Digital input Input 2 can be programmed using the profi-air cockpit pro software.
Installation and operating instructions profi-air 180 flat 10 Product data sheets according to the ErP directive 10.1 profi-air 180 flat FRÄNKISCHE Rohrwerke Gebr. Kirchner GmbH & Co. KG Manufacturer Hellinger Straße 1, 97486 Königsberg Type of product profi-air 180 flat Catalogue number ...
Deviating from the applicable GTCs, the manufacturer grants a warranty of 24 months from the time of completion of the instal- lation for the profi-air 180 flat ventilation unit, however, a maximum of 30 months from the production date of the installed profi- air 180 flat ventilation unit.
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