Installation Manual (installer & user) VIGO400A Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit Read this manual carefully before using the product and keep it in a safe place for reference as necessary. This product was constructed up to standard and in compliance with regulations relating to electrical equipment and must be installed by technically qualified personnel.
The key to proper, safe and smooth operation of the unit is to read this manual thoroughly, use the unit according to given guidelines and follow all safety requirements. The VIGO400A is supplied with its CTRL-DSP remote multifunction control panel as standard. The package also includes 2 condensation elbows and 2 plugs for the water drainage.
3.2 Dimensions (mm) and Weight ø155 ø148 Weight Kg 3.3 Connections LEFT Connections from and to outside are set on the left side of the unit front view DEFAULT RIGHT Connections from and to outside are set on the right side of the unit front view The factory setting is LEFT.
Fig. 3.b Connections in RIGHT orientation Intake air from outside Exhaust air to outside Supply air to inside Extract air from inside Winter condensation drainage Summer condensation drainage To set the RIGHT orientation of the machine: • Modify the orientation on the CTRL-DSP (point 7.2 - Installer menu: 3 Machine Orientation). •...
4 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE WARNING Make sure that specific warnings and cautions in Chapter 2 “Precautions” are carefully read, understood and applied! The appliance is delivered in one carton box. The appliance should be stored and transported in such a way that it is protected against physical damage that can harm spigots, casing, display etc. It should be covered so that dust, rain and snow cannot enter and damage the unit and its components.
5.3 Installation The unit must be installed in the following position. It is important that the unit is vertical in order for the condensation drainage to work properly. Spirit level Fig. 5.a.b Fig. 5.c Fig. 5.d Fig. 5.e Fig. 5.f Individual ‘dry traps’...
The installation and service of the unit and complete ventilation system must be performed by an authorized installer and in accordance with local rules and regulations. The unit must be earthed. The VIGO400A is wired internally from factory. To connect the the CTRL-DSP to the mother board use a 4pole twisted-pair cable: max length 30m. Figures below show the wiring diagram.
6 COMMISSIONING 6.1 Setting Fan speed The speed of the unit can be adjusted during installation according to required ventilation rate. Figure 6.a below shows performance curves (for supply air and extract air) at different settings of the 0-10V signal to the motors. Airflow and consumption refer to one single motor.
Supply Extract Exhaust Breakout Total noise measured in reverberation chamber at ELTA FANS laboratory (UK) dBA figures are average spherical free-field, for comparitive use only. 6.2 Before Starting the System When the installation is finished , check that: • Filters are mounted correctly •...
7 OPERATION WARNING Make sure that specific warnings and cautions in Chapter 2 “Precautions” are carefully read, understood and applied! Fig. 7.a Temperature probes in LEFT orientation Intake air from outside Exhaust air to outside Supply air to inside Extract air from inside In case of RIGHT orientation, follows instructions as per point 3.3 - Fig.
When powered on, the CTRL-DSP displays as follows: Fig. 7.c CTRL-DSP operation screen 7.1 User Menu on CTRL-DSP To enter the user menu press OK or ESC. To exit the user menu press ESC or wait for about 60 seconds. User menu 1 Mode Selection 2 Boost...
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It allows to select the Boost speed. User menu Press OK to select. 1 Mode Selection Choice NO or YES using or . 2 Boost Press OK to select. Boost speed can be selected only if the Mode selection is 3V or HOLIDAY. 3 Boost Duration Boost function can be activated in these ways: 4 Reset FILTER Alarm...
7.2 Installer Menu on CTRL-DSP The Installer menu can be selected either by selecting point 6 in the User menu or by holding OK+ESC for about 7 seconds. To exit the installer menu press ESC or wait for about 60 seconds. Installer menu 1 Language 2 Date/Time...
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It allows to set the Bypass operation parameters. Installer menu Press OK to enter. 1 Language Use or to choose “Desired Temperature”, “Tmax Free Heating”, “Tmin Free Cooling”. 2 Date/Time For definitions see “Bypass” (paragraph 7.3). Press OK to select. 3 Machine orientation 4 Bypass settings The setting ranges are:...
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It allows to adjust the various speeds. Installer menu Press OK to enter. 6 Heating Threshold Use or to choose speed 1, speed 2, speed 3 or Holiday. 7 Dehumidification Press OK to select. 8 Speed Setting The setting ranges are: 9 Airflow Balancing speed 1: 10% ÷...
1-10V signal received at the SLAVE input. All the operating logics described in the Mode selection are ignored (paragraph 7.1). BYPASS The VIGO400A is equipped with a physical bypass which allows to mitigate the heat exchange when the indoor and outdoor temperature combinations are such that the heat exchange is not recommended. In this case the Bypass icon is activated on the LCD.
8.2 Description of Components Fans The fans have external rotor motors of EC type which can be steplessly controlled individually between 10–100%. The motor bearings are life time lubricated and maintenance free. It is possible to easily disconnect and replace the fans if necessary. Filters The filters are of filter quality G4 for both the supply air and extract air filter.
8.4 Service WARNING Make sure that the mains supply to the unit is disconnected before performing any installation, service, maintenance or electrical work! WARNING The installation and service of the unit and complete ventilation system must be performed by an authorized installer and in accordance with local rules and regulations.
Fig. 8.l Fig. 8.m 8.5 Trouble shooting Fans do not start 1. Check that main supply gets to the unit. 2. Check that all connections are working (all connections in terminal box and fast couplings of intake and exhaust air fans). Reduced airflow 1.
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ErP Directive - Regulations 1253/2014 - 1254/2014 ELTA FANS a) Mark VIGO400A b) Model c) SEC class -17,3 c1) SEC warm climates kWh/m2.a -42,1 c2) SEC average climates kWh/m2.a -80,8 c3) SEC cold climates kWh/m2.a Energy label Residential - bidirectional...
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GUARANTEE The product is offered with a five year warranty. First year of warranty covers parts and labour, following this period the warranty covers replacement parts only based on maintenance having being carried out in accordance with our literature and terms and conditions of sale. Proof of Purchase, Periodic inspection and maintenance will be required in the event of any warranty claim.
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