Room temperature controller for topvent gv units (16 pages)
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I n d o o r C l i m a t e S y s t e m s Hoval RoofVent ® KH | KC | KHC Operating instructions Original operating manual 4 219 614-en-02 Hoval | Responsibility for energy and environment...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® 1 Use 1.1 Intended use RoofVent ® units are supply and extract air handling units for heating and cooling spaces up to 25 m in height with central heat and cold supply. They have the following functions: ■...
Ensure that all access doors are properly closed to prevent water entry through the roof unit. ■ Replacement parts must comply with the technical requirements of the system manufacturer. Hoval recommends the use of original spare parts. ■ Unauthorised reconfiguration or modification of the unit is not permitted. ■...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Safety 2.3 Decommissioning ■ Disconnect the power supply with the main switch in the control panel. Caution The use of condensers can pose a danger of fatal injury from directly touching live parts even after the unit is switched off. Only open the access doors after waiting 3 minutes.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Construction and operation 3 Construction and operation 3.1 Construction RoofVent ® units consist of the following components: ■ Roof unit with energy recovery ■ Below-roof unit ■ Roof unit with energy recovery ■ Below-roof unit Connection module Heating section...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Construction and operation 3.2 Function diagram ■ ■ Fresh air Condensate separator (RoofVent KC, KHC only) ® ■ ■ Fresh air filter with differential pressure switch Air-Injector with actuator ■ ■ Temperature sensor air inlet ER (optional) Supply air temperature sensor ■...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Construction and operation 3.3 Operating modes The units have the following operating modes: ■ Ventilation ■ Ventilation (reduced) ■ Air quality ■ Recirculation ■ Exhaust air ■ Supply air ■ Standby The TopTronic ®...
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RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Construction and operation Code Operating mode Description AQ_VE Air quality Ventilation: ■ Supply air fan ....MIN-MAX Exhaust air fan ....MIN-MAX When ventilation requirements are high or the room air humidity Energy recovery ....0-100 % is too high, the unit heats or cools in pure ventilation operation.
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Connecting a room thermostat makes it Heating/cooling ....on possible to specify a room temperature set value. Forced heating can be activated and set as required by the Hoval service technician. Table 1: Operating modes of RoofVent ®...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Type code 4 Type code KH - 9 B C - K1 / ST . -- / V0 . D1 . LU / AF . SI / M . KP . -- . SD / TC . EM . PH . RF Unit type Unit with heating section Unit with heating/cooling section...
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RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Type code KH - 9 B C - K1 / ST . -- / V0 . D1 . LU / AF . SI / M . KP . -- . SD / TC . EM . PH . RF Silencers outside without Fresh air and exhaust air silencer...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Technical data 5 Technical data 5.1 Application limits Fresh air temperature min. °C – 30 Extract air temperature max. °C Moisture content of extract air max. g/kg Units in ColdClimate design: Fresh air temperature min.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Options 6 Options 6.1 ColdClimate design RoofVent ® units in ColdClimate design are suitable for use in regions where outside temperatures fall below – 3 0 °C. The minimum outside temperature allowed is – 4 0 °C. The following features ensure trouble-free operation of the system: Plate heat exchanger ■...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Options 6.2 Connection module The connection module is available in 4 lengths for adapting the RoofVent ® unit to local conditions. 6.3 Design with 2 Air-Injectors A supply air duct can be connected to the RoofVent ®...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Options 6.6 Fresh air and exhaust air silencers The fresh air silencer reduces noise emissions from RoofVent ® units on the fresh air side. It consists of an aluminium casing with a bird screen and acoustic insulation lining and is configured as an add-on part for the roof unit which can be folded downwards.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Options 6.7 Supply air and extract air silencers Supply air and extract air silencers reduce the noise from RoofVent ® units within the room. The supply air silencer is designed as a separated component and is installed above the Air-Injector.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Options 6.11 Energy monitoring Energy monitoring makes it possible to display the energy saved by heat and cool recovery. For this purpose, 2 additional temperature sensors are installed in the RoofVent ® units; they record the air inlet and air outlet temperatures of the plate heat exchanger.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation 7 Transport and installation Caution Risk of injury from incorrect handling. Transport, assembly and installation work may only be performed by specialists. Observe safety and accident prevention regulations. 7.1 Scope of delivery The scope of delivery includes: ■...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation Options The following optional components are supplied separately: ■ Fresh air and exhaust air silencer (on separate pallet; bolts, hinges and screws enclosed) ■ Mixing valve (behind the extract air grille) ■...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation 7.3 Requirements for the installation site RoofVent ® unit ■ Make sure that the roof has sufficient load-bearing capacity and that the roof frames correspond to the specifications in the design handbook. ■...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation 7.4 Installation Caution Risk of injury caused by falling load and improper handling. During installation: – Wear personal protective equipment. – Do not stand under suspended loads. – Use cranes or forklifts with sufficient load-bearing capacity. Caution Provide suitable protective devices and make sure the units can be accessed easily.
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RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation Assembling the below-roof unit The below-roof unit must only be assembled at the building site if it must be delivered in multiple parts due to the unit version. Proceed as follows: ■...
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RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation Installing fresh air and exhaust air silencers Fresh air and exhaust air silencers (optional) are supplied separately and must be installed on the roof unit at the building site. The installation material is provided. Proceed as follows: ■...
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RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation Installing the below-roof unit ■ Apply sealing compound to the roof frame. ■ Screw in the transport eyes into the connection module frame and attach the lifting gear. – Heed the minimum length of the lifting ropes (see Fig. 24). ■...
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RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation Installing the roof unit ■ Remove the cover caps on the unit roof. ■ Screw in the transport eyes and attach the lifting gear. – Heed the minimum length of the lifting ropes (see Fig. 27). ■...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation 7.5 Connecting air ducts and Air-Injectors Attention Danger of damaging the units. The unit must not be subjected to the weight of the ducts. Suspend the ducts from the ceiling or support them on the floor.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation 7.6 Hydraulic installation ■ Connect the heating or cooling coil in accordance with the hydraulic diagram. ■ Depending on local conditions, check whether compensators for linear expan- sion are required for the supply and return lines and/or articulated connections are required for the units.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation 7.7 Condensate connection Condensate arising in cooling units must be removed via a condensate-proof line. ■ Install and insulate the supplied trap on the condensate connection of the unit. ■ Dimension the slope and cross-section of the condensate line so that no condensate backflow takes place.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation 7.8 Electrical installation Caution Danger of electric shocks. The electrical installation must only be carried out by a qualified electrician. Please note the following: ■ Observe all relevant regulations. ■ Choose the dimensions of the cable cross sections in line with the applicable regulations.
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RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Transport and installation ■ Injection system / Mixing system / ColdClimate design: – Wire up the pump and mixing valve to the connection box. ■ Design with 2 Air-Injectors: – Install the enclosed supply air temperature sensor in the supply air duct and wire it up to the connection box.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Operation – Laying of bus cables conforming to wiring diagram – Installation and wiring of all sensors (room temperature sensor, fresh air sensor, ...) – Wiring of external operator terminals – Wiring of external inputs and outputs ■...
Immediately replace damaged or removed informational and warning signs. ■ Following maintenance work, professionally reassemble all dismantled protec- tive devices. ■ Replacement parts must comply with the technical requirements of the unit manufacturer. Hoval recommends the use of original spare parts. 9.2 Maintenance Maintenance schedule Activity Procedure Interval...
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RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Maintenance and repair Changing the filter Caution Crushing hazard from closing dampers. Only open the access doors when the 'Filter change' illuminated button is constantly illuminated (waiting period of approx. 2 min). ■ Press the 'Filter change' illuminated button.
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Dismantling 9.3 Repair If required, contact Hoval customer service. Product service life Component Service life EC motors of the supply air and approx. 30'000 to 40'000 hours exhaust air fans depending on the application and environmental conditions...
RoofVent KH | KC | KHC ® Disposal 11 Disposal ■ Recycle metal components. ■ Recycle plastic parts. ■ Dispose of electric and electronic parts via hazardous waste. ■ Dispose of oil-fouled parts in accordance with local regulations. ■ Dispose of the filters in accordance with local regulations. –...
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