AL-KO AIRCABINET Installation And Operating Manual
AL-KO AIRCABINET Installation And Operating Manual

AL-KO AIRCABINET Installation And Operating Manual

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COMPACT AIR HANDLING UNIT
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
AL-KO AIRCABINET
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  • Page 1 COMPACT AIR HANDLING UNIT INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL AL-KO AIRCABINET ®...
  • Page 2 AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Legal AL-KO THERM GMBH Hauptstraße 248 - 250 D-89343 Jettingen-Scheppach Germany Phone: +49 8225 39 - 0 Fax: +49 8225 39 - 2113 E-mail: klima.technik@al-ko.com Revision history Version Description Date 3420877/February 2021 26/02/2021 Translation of the original operating manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.1.13 Combination exterior wall diffuser ......................19 3.1.14 Piping ............................... 20 3.1.15 Technical data ............................20 Type plat of the AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit .............. 21 ® Delivery, transport, storage ................22 Delivery ..............................22 4.1.1 Scope of supply ............................22 4.1.2...
  • Page 4 AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Setting up and installing the unit ......................27 Connecting the unit to the mains power supply ..................28 Installing the combination exterior wall diffuser ..................29 5.5.1 Safety ............................... 29 5.5.2 Overview ..............................30 5.5.3 Creating and inserting a sandwich window element ................. 30 5.5.4...
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual About this manual This Installation and Operating Manual applies to the AL-KO AIRCABINET unit. „ ® The German version is the original text of the Installation and Operating Manual. All further language versions are „ translations of the original Installation and Operating Manual.
  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Safety symbols Meaning Symbol GENERAL DANGER SYMBOL If the required safety instructions are not observed, this can lead to death, severe injuries and serious property damage. IMPORTANT NOTE If this notice is not observed, problems can arise with the unit.
  • Page 7: Abbreviations

    About this manual Meaning Warning symbol Warning of falling objects If the necessary safety instructions are not observed, this can lead to severe injury or even death. Warning of hot surfaces If the necessary safety instructions are not observed, this can lead to severe injury or even death.
  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    2.1.1 Warnings WARNING Risk of serious injury or even death due to working without personal protective equip- ment! Working on the AL-KO AIRCABINET without personal protective equipment (PPE) can result ® in serious injuries or even death. Observe the safety instructions in this Installation and Operating Manual.
  • Page 9 „ ® with the standards listed in the Declaration of Conformity or Incorporation. All electrical parts are protected by fixed, securely fastened guards that can only be removed using tools. Avoid sparking in the vicinity of the AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit. „ ® 3420878 Subject to changes in line with technical progress.
  • Page 10 „ Always disconnect the unit plug before starting repair and maintenance work. „ General maintenance instructions in the Installation and Operating Manual of the AL-KO THERM „ GmbH must be observed under all circumstances. Observe the delay time of the fan. Wait at least three minutes for the fan impeller to come to a „...
  • Page 11: Specific Safety Instructions

    „ Observe the safety data sheet and the hazardous substances regulations for the cleaning „ agents used. 2.2.2 Training The owner/operator of the AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit must brief his personnel on the following ® subjects at regular intervals: Compliance with the Installation and Operating Manual and the statutory regulations. „...
  • Page 12: Foreseeable Misuse

    ® by AL-KO THERM GmbH. Any other use or use beyond that described in section "2.2.3 Intended use" on page 11 is regarded as being not in accordance with the intended use. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from this.
  • Page 13: Product Description

    The exact type designation can be found on the type plate attached to the housing. When ordering replacement parts „ or in case of other queries, please specify the type designation of the AL-KO AIRCABINET unit, the year of man- ®...
  • Page 14: Functional Sequence

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® air distributor module Exhaust air filter Silencer module LAN connection Basic unit Cable bushing for connection cable with 230 V safety plug Air distributor module, supply air / exhaust air fittings, Foot left-hand side Air distributor module, supply air / exhaust air fittings, sensor, exhaust air right-hand side Shut-off damper with stepper motor Heat recovery...
  • Page 15: Silencer Module

    Product description At the bottom of the basic unit there is a drip pan (19) for any condensation water. The unit is accessible via two maintenance doors (26). 3.1.3.2 Silencer module In the silencer module (B) of the compact air handling unit there are four sound absorbers (5) separated by partition walls for noise reduction in all air flows. For maintenance purposes, the maintenance panel (25) and the sound absorbers (5) can be removed.
  • Page 16: Control Unit

    The unit is connected to the control with a spiral cable via a network socket located above the main switch. An optional 15 m long extension cable is available from AL-KO THERM GmbH. By opening the closing clip on the underside of the control unit, the control unit can be opened and the spiral cable can be replaced with a longer network cable.
  • Page 17: Remote Access Portal

    3.1.9 Network connection Both the AL-KO THERM GmbH remote access portal and HMI for web are connected to the compact air handling unit via a network connection. This is located above the main switch. 3.1.10 Connection for building management system The control system of the compact air handling unit can be integrated into the building management system (BMS) via Modbus or BACnet using an optional bus module.
  • Page 18: Air Flows

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® 3.1.11 Air flows Exhaust air (room air) Outside air sound absorber Exhaust air Exhaust air sound absorber Outdoor air Supply air sound absorber Supply air Outdoor air filter Outdoor air fitting Bypass damper Exhaust air fitting Heat recovery Supply air fitting Exhaust air filter Exhaust air grille (exhaust air opening)
  • Page 19: Cooling

    Ideally, the air exchange system is provided via an optional and recommended combination exterior wall diffuser from AL-KO THERM GmbH for installation in a window replacement element. The unit is intended for connecting the outdoor air and the exhaust air piping to the compact air handling unit.
  • Page 20: Piping

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® 3.1.14 Piping Air distributor module, outside air / exhaust air fitting, left Supply air fitting side Air distributor module, outside air / exhaust air fitting, Exhaust air grille right side Exhaust air fitting Silencer module Outdoor air fitting The air distributor module of the compact air handling unit is available in two versions: Depending on the requirements of the spatial conditions, either with the two ø 250 mm round pipe fittings of the connections for outdoor air (2) and outgo- ing exhaust air (1) on the left side (L) or on the right side (R). This depends on the direction in which the outdoor air and outgoing exhaust air piping to a window replacement element or another external wall passage can optimally take place.
  • Page 21: Type Plat Of The Al-Ko Aircabinet ® Compact Air Handling Unit

    Product description Type plat of the AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit ® The article no., serial number, year of manufacture, name of the manufacturer and the design data can be found on the type plate. This type plate is attached to the outside of the unit.
  • Page 22: Delivery, Transport, Storage

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Delivery, transport, storage Delivery 4.1.1 Scope of supply ATTENTION Suitable fastening material for the combination exterior wall diffuser and the ceiling fastenings for hose lines or permanent piping must be provided by the customer. Use only approved fastening materials suitable for the ceiling fastening of the piping.
  • Page 23: Transport

    Delivery, transport, storage Transport 4.2.1 Safety WARNING Risk of injury during transport and setup of the unit. Risk of injury during transport and setup of the unit due to impact with hands and arms, trip- ping over foreign objects, falling from steps and ladders, cuts on sharp edges, parts falling or tipping over.
  • Page 24: Transport Under Normal Conditions

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® 4.2.2 Transport under normal conditions Ensure sufficient visibility during transport (accompanying person, if necessary). „ No persons must be allowed to remain in the transport area. „ The unit must only be transported by trained and qualified personnel and in observance of the safety aspects. „ If transport units are used that require a driving licence, the personnel operating these units must have an applica- „...
  • Page 25: Storage Prior To Installation

    Delivery, transport, storage Use a pallet truck to lift the one-way pallets with the components of the compact air handling unit off the transport vehicle and transport them to their intended location. Only ever transport one loaded one-way pallet using the pallet truck. „...
  • Page 26: Installation

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Installation Safety WARNING Risk of injury or death from electric shock. When working on the electrical equipment of the unit, there is an increased risk of injury or death due to contact with energized parts. Such work may only be carried out by a qualified electrician. „ Perform a visual inspection of the mains lead and unit plug for damage.
  • Page 27: Preparing The Compact Air Handling Unit For Installation

    Installation Preparing the compact air handling unit for installation Step Action Transport the components of the compact air handling unit one after the other to their installation site. Have a second person to help you; use a pallet truck. Remove the fastening straps from both one-way pallets. Remove the packaging film from the unit components of both one-way pallets.
  • Page 28: Connecting The Unit To The Mains Power Supply

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Step Action Install the four sound absorbers into the silencer module. Note that the TOP stickers are directed upwards and can be read from the outside. Ensure that the sound absorbers are aligned parallel to one another and parallel to the side walls of the silencer module.
  • Page 29: Installing The Combination Exterior Wall Diffuser

    Installation Installing the combination exterior wall diffuser 5.5.1 Safety WARNING Risk of injury from falling parts. There is a risk of injury from falling parts when installing the combination exterior wall diffuser. This work may only be carried out by a qualified glazier specialist. „ Have a second person to help you. „...
  • Page 30: Overview

    5.5.2 Overview The combination exterior wall diffuser is used to produce a building passageway in a sandwich window element, for air exchange via an AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit. The piping for outdoor air and exhaust air is connected ®...
  • Page 31: Installing A Combination Exterior Wall Diffuser

    Installation 5.5.4 Installing a combination exterior wall diffuser To install the optionally available combination exterior wall diffuser, proceed as follows: Step Action In the outer window element provided for this purpose, implement the openings for outside air (8) and outgoing ex- haust air (9) with a diameter of 260 to 270 mm as follows: If you want to install the combination exterior wall diffuser (3) in an outer window element, replace the relevant window with a window sandwich element (10) in which you implement the openings prior to installation (see chapter "5.5.3...
  • Page 32: Overview

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® 5.6.2 Overview The piping for outdoor air and exhaust air can be implemented using either permanent piping or flexible piping. As an option, the supply air can be discharged into the space via a textile hose. Sandwich window element Air distributor module Inside cover / combination exterior wall diffuser Permanent piping - outdoor air Ceiling suspension...
  • Page 33: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning Safety WARNING Accident and injury risk due to human misconduct Failure to observe the safety instructions, standards, directives and regulations leads to a risk of injury. Work carefully at all times. „ Wear your PPE. „ Perform a visual inspection for damage, particularly to the mains lead of the unit. „...
  • Page 34: Switching The Unit On And Off

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Switching the unit on and off 6.2.1 Safety WARNING Risk of serious injuries or death. AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit Working on the ® can result in serious injuries or death. After switching off via the main switch, no safety functions of the unit are guaranteed.
  • Page 35: Switching Off The Unit

    Commissioning 6.2.4 Switching off the unit Step Action Switch off the compact air handling unit on the control unit. Follow the enclosed Operating Manual / functional descrip- tion Art Tech Level II control. Wait three minutes until the electric air heater has cooled down and the two fans have come to a standstill. Switch off the compact air handling unit at the main switch (3).
  • Page 36: Servicing And Maintenance

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Servicing and maintenance Safety WARNING Risk of fatal electric shock. There is a risk of a fatal electric shock if live clampings or connections are touched, even when the unit is switched off. Switch off the unit at the unit main switch.
  • Page 37: Maintenance Schedule

    AL-KO recommends that maintenance is carried out in accordance with German VDI 6022 and VDMA 24186. If a maintenance contract is concluded, AL-KO THERM GmbH will carry out this work in a professional manner. Customer Service Phone: +49 8225 39 - 2440 E-mail: aircabinet@al-ko.com...
  • Page 38 AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Supply air filter, exhaust air filter Check for impermissible contamination If there is noticeable contamination or leak- and damage (leakages) and odours (the air age, the affected filter must be replaced. filter must have the separation efficiency Replace both filters if their replacement is corresponding to the filter class for its more than 6 months ago. entire period of use) Filter change"...
  • Page 39: Carry Out Filter Change

    Clear away tripping hazards such as parts lying around. „ WARNING Risk of fatal electric shock from energized parts Working on the AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit can lead to serious injury or ® death due to electric shock. Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and secure it to prevent restart.
  • Page 40: Overview

    ATTENTION Note that there are two different types of filters that should not be confused: Outdoor air filter „ Exhaust air filter „ NOTE Further information on the control of the AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit can ® be found in the enclosed operating manual / functional description for the ART TECH LEVEL II control. 7.3.2 Overview...
  • Page 41: Carry Out Filter Change

    Servicing and maintenance play the alarm number. The corresponding malfunction can be found in the enclosed Operating Manual / functional description for the Art Tech Level II control. A control unit (10) is connected. The LED status display (8) lights up red. The ALARM button (12) on the control unit „...
  • Page 42: Resetting The Safety Temperature Limiter

    ATTENTION Before starting work, the cause of the malfunction must be determined by a qualified electri- cian. The malfunction may only be corrected by a qualified electrician. NOTE Further information on the control of the AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit can ® be found in the enclosed operating manual / functional description for the ART TECH LEVEL II control.
  • Page 43: Resetting The Safety Temperature Limiter

    Servicing and maintenance Wiring of safety temperature limiter control Display Holder Maintenance door, left Reset button Turn lock Safety temperature limiter (STL) Main switch Electric air heater LED status display Control unit Basic unit INFO button with integrated LED ALARM button with integrated LED 7.4.3 Resetting the safety temperature limiter The safety temperature limiter (4) can trigger automatically to protect the electric air heater against overheating.
  • Page 44: Integrated Control

    AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Integrated control NOTE Further information on the control of the AL-KO AIRCABINET compact air handling unit can ® be found in the enclosed operating manual / functional description for the ART TECH LEVEL II control. Translation of the original operating manual...
  • Page 45 Integrated control ART Tech Level II Quick start guide mobile HMI Display on the start page If no button is pressed for a few minutes, the display jumps to the main menu. Press INFO to go to the start page with the most important plant information. 1.
  • Page 46 AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Set the fan setpoints To set the setpoints of the supply fan, open the following menu item: Main menu > Setpoints > Fan control > SUP fan To set the setpoints of the extract fan, open the following menu item: Main menu >...
  • Page 47: Help In The Event Of Malfunctions

    Determine the alarm number and the corresponding malfunction from the enclosed operat- ing manual / functional description for the Art Tech Level II control. NOTE In the event of malfunctions that you cannot rectify yourself, contact the AL-KO Customer service or a qualified electrician. 3420878...
  • Page 48: Possible Malfunctions

    LED status display on the basic unit / LED See Operating Manual / functional de- Switch off the unit. Contact a qualified ALARM on the control unit lights up red. scription for Art Tech Level II control. electrician or AL-KO THERM GmbH. Air flow rate too high or too low. Incorrect controller setting on the Set the air flow rate to the desired value control unit.
  • Page 49: Contacts

    Help in the event of malfunctions Contacts For all questions arising in conjunction with our products, please contact one of our branches or contact us directly at: AL-KO THERM GmbH Phone: (+49) 82 25 / 39 - 2440 Hauptstraße 248-250...
  • Page 50: Spare Parts

    964291 sensor 3407682 Temperature sensor 3093514 Bypass damper stepper motor 3407681 Shut-off damper stepper motor 3407680 3334591 AIRCABINET NETWORK ADAPTER GROMMET 3407686 AIRCABINET KEYSTONE MODULE NETWORK 3407687 Plate heat exchanger 3405525 Electric heating register 3407108 Turn lock 3407149 Connection hoses + hose clips D250...
  • Page 51: Disposal

    Disposal Disposal Do not dispose of worn-out units, spent batteries or rechargeable batteries in domestic waste. When disposing of the device, operating equipment and accessories, proceed according to the relevant local environmental and recycling regulations in your country and community applicable at the time. 3420878 Subject to changes in line with technical progress.
  • Page 52: Ec Declaration Of Conformity In Accordance With 2006/42/Ec

    EG-KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE AL-KO THERM GMBH I Hauptstraße 248-250 I 89343 Jettingen-Scheppach I Germany Hersteller / Manufacturer / Fabricant: Im Sinne der EG- Maschinenrichtlinie 2006/42/EG, Anhang II, Teil 1, Abschnitt A As defined in EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, Part 1, Section A...
  • Page 53 Notes 3420878 Subject to changes in line with technical progress.
  • Page 54 AL-KO AIRCABINET ® Notes Translation of the original operating manual...
  • Page 56 AL-KO THERM GMBH l Jettingen-Scheppach l Germany All rights reserved for AL-KO THERM GMBH, as well as in the event of applications for industrial property rights. This documentation or excerpts thereof may not be copied or forwarded to third parties without the express consent of AL-KO THERM GMBH. We reserve the right to make technical changes that do not impair the function.

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