Table of contents 1 Introduction ............1 7.2.9 Overview of the Quick information screen......... 30 Product description ........1 To operate the SAVE LIGHT control Intended use ..........1 panel ............31 Document description........1 7.3.1 To change airflow ......31 Product overview.........
Applicable installation locations are for example storage Introduction rooms, laundry rooms or attics. Do not disconnect the electric heater (if available) when out- Product description door air temperature is very low. The product stops when the supply air temperature decreases bellow 5 °C. This product is a residential ventilation unit that is supplied with counter flow heat exchanger.
Name plate Safety Safety definitions Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual. Warning If you do not obey these instructions, there is a risk of death or injury. Caution Product name If you do not obey these instructions, Voltage, V there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area.
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless Transportation and they have been given supervision or instruction. storage • Do not allow children to play with the device. Warning Personal protective Make sure that the product does not equipment become damaged or wet during transportation.
• Install the product in a location where there is space for Installation commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance. Pref- erably in a separate room (e.g. storeroom, laundry room To do before the installation or similar.). of the product • Make sure that the installation location is clean and dry, for full safety during electrical work.
the defrost function, during which the supply air fan can be To install the product stopped periodically to remove frost from the heat exchanger. When balanced airflow is required (supply air fan always on) the heater is always necessary when the outside tempera- ture is -5 °C.
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ø16 (1/2”) 60mm Ø5 Make sure the mounting bracket is completely level.
If necessary, adjust the door lock bolt to make sure that the door closes very tight. To connect the product to the ducts If you install the product near a duct bend, do these steps to prevent vibrations, unwanted noise and decreased air pressure: Measure the distance (A) between the product and the duct bend.
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Connect the cable (B) to the connection box. Note: Use the included diverting plug if the control panel and the SAVE CONNECT module have to be connected together to the SAVE ventilation unit.
Electrical connection Control board The product is wired internally at factory. The product has a built-in control board and a connection board for external accessories. 14 13 12 9 10 11 Terminals for a heater 13. Digital input 2 — Freely configurable Terminals for a TRIAC Cooker hood (for VTR 150/K model) Terminals for the mains power supply...
To connect accessories Accessories and other external components can be con- nected to the connection board. Position Description Connection to the control board. Socket for the external control panel (SAVE TOUCH, SAVE LIGHT) or the internet access module (SAVE CONNECT). Modbus RS485 connection AI6–7 Freely configurable analogue input.
To do the offline commissioning Scan the code to see the instructional video. Press the button on the SAVE CONNECT module 3 times very quickly. The LED will start to flash orange. Power up the SAVE unit. Turn off mobile data on your phone.
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SaveConnect Password 1234abcd Scan for Wi-Fi networks on your mobile phone. Connect to Scan the code or go to the web app . the SaveConnect Wi-Fi. Use the password 1234abcd. Disable the Startup wizard to make sure it is not shown after commissioning is done.
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If necessary, change the type of fan control. Press the button Set to save changes.
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Configure supply and extract fan speed for each airflow level. Press the button Set to save changes. Select your country and configure date and time. Press the button Set to save changes.
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Reset filter change timer and set new filter period. Press the button Set to save changes.
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If necessary, disable the heater. Press the button Set to save changes.
6.2.1 To do commissioning via 10. Set the speeds of supply air fan for each level. Press up or down arrows to increase or decrease the value. SAVE TOUCH 11. Press Next. Start the product. 12. Set the speeds for extract air fan for each level. Press Wait for the control panel to turn ON.
• SAVE LIGHT – control panel with basic features. Operation • SAVE TOUCH – control panel with advanced features. The product can be controlled in different ways: • SAVE CONNECT – wireless control with a mobile application. To make the internet connection To control the SAVE ventilation unit with a mobile app, you must first have to connect the SAVE CONNECT module to your home Wi-Fi network.
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SaveConnect Password 1234abcd Scan for Wi-Fi networks on your mobile phone. Connect to Scan the code or go to the web app . the SaveConnect Wi-Fi. Use the password 1234abcd. Wi-Fi Client Access Point Wi-Fi Client Go to menu Network settings. While in Wi-Fi mode, press the button Scan for network.
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Wi-Fi Client Wi-Fi Client Wi-Fi Client Access Point Wi-Fi Client Access Point HOME WIFI HOME WIFI Select your home Wi-Fi and enter your Wi-Fi password. Press the button Connect to save. The LED will start to flash green. Home Wi-Fi must be protected by a password of at least 8 characters. Go to the chapter 7.1.1 To download the mobile app to com-...
7.1.1 To download the mobile app Download and install the app from Google Play or the App store Follow instructions on the app to complete the connection procedure. Scan the code to see the instructional video. To operate the mobile app or SAVE TOUCH •...
7.2.1 Overview of the home screen Menu Alarms bar Active user mode Status bar Temperature settings Outdoor temperature Airflow settings Return to home screen Check and change remaining time till filter change Basic read-only information about the unit General system preferences C.
7.2.2 To change airflow Touch the fan symbol on the home screen. Touch the OK button to confirm selection. Touch the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the airflow. Note: Airflow control is only possible in a Manual mode. 7.2.3 To change temperature Touch the thermometer symbol on the home screen.
ECO mode can only be activated if the internal electric heater is installed and activated. 7.2.4 To change the user mode The circle at the top of home screen shows the current user mode. Touch the symbol at the top of home screen to change product returns to the previous mode when the set time the mode.
All user modes can be modified in Service menu. 7.2.7 To set week schedule Touch the menu icon on the home screen. Touch the OK button to confirm. Select menu Week Schedule. Touch the icon at the bottom right corner of the screen to add a new schedule.
Note: Scheduled time can start but never end at midnight (00:00). The latest End Time period is 23:59. Scheduled time cannot go to the next day. 12 or 24 hour time format can be changed in System Preferences menu. Example of a scheduled week Touch settings icon to go to Schedule Airflow Settings menu.
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– If the cause is not corrected, the alarm comes back. – If the problem continues contact your installation company or place of purchase. Caution If the cause of the alarm is not corrected, there is a risk of damage to the product. 7.2.8.1 Overview of the alarms Note:...
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Alarm Explanation Solution Low supply air temperature Supply air temperature is too low. Make sure that the rotary heat exchang- er is rotating. Make sure the heater is working correctly. B class alarms: Emergency thermostat Overheating protection was energized. If the manual overheating protection was energized, press the red button on the heater to reset the status.
Alarm Explanation Solution Filter warning Notification about the upcoming filter Make sure to change filters within a change. month. Filter Time for filter change. Change the filter. Details about filter retailers can be found in Help menu. External stop The product was stopped by an exter- Remove the cause of stop signal.
Current User mode / Alarm Supply air temperature Fan speed Relative humidity (if configured) sensor value (if configured) ○○○ – off, ●○○ – Minimum/Low, ●●○ – Normal, ●●● – High/Maximum To configure the quick information screen go to System Pref- Fan speed –...
7.3.5 To change control panel Maintenance address Warning If more than one SAVE LIGHT control panel is used, the ad- dress of other control panels must be changed. Make sure that the mains supply to the product is disconnected before Push and hold button for 10 seconds to see a current performing any maintenance or electrical...
To open the door Disconnect the product from the power supply. Open the door. Press the lock buttons. Pull out the filters towards you. Some force may be Open the door. needed. Insert the new filters. Make sure that the correct filter types are used.
8.4.2 To select a different filter kit Note: Always use the original filter kits from Systemair. Systemair recommends the standard filters for areas with normal air quality. If the air is heavily polluted with particulate matter, we recommend optional filter kits. Optional filter kits can be ordered from Systemair.
To reset the manual overheat protection Disconnect the product from the power supply. Open the door. Remove the fan covers. Push the red button on the electrical heater. Disconnect the fan cables. The cables can be found next to the fans. Remove knobs that hold the fans.
Troubleshooting Note: If you cannot find a solution to your problem, speak to Systemair technical support. Problem Cause Solution Alarm is on. Check the control panel if any alarms are on and resolve them if possible. There is no air output. Power supply or control cables of the Make sure the fan cables are connected.
Disposal The product follows the WEEE directive. This symbol on the product or the packaging of the product shows that this product is not domestic waste. The product must be recycled at an approved disposal location for electrical and electronic equipment.
Technical data 12.1 Technical data overview Sound pressure, dB Refer to the data sheet in the online catalogue at www.systemair.com. IP class Voltage, current, frequency, power con- Refer to the name plate. Refer to 1.5 Name plate for more information. sumption, enclosure class, weight Filter quality of supply air filter ePM1 60%...
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Ø16 (1/2”) 1505 Ø160x4 Fig. 2 Right model (supply air connection on the right side)
12.3 Wiring diagrams Symbol Description Supply air fan Extract air fan Supply air temperature sensor Outdoor air temperature sensor RHS/EAT Relative humidity/Extract air temperature sensor Bypass damper control Connection board plug Electromagnetic interference filter for 230 V AC Power supply Brown Black Blue...
Residential ventilation unit assessment of electrical and designation electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances Type/Model SAVE VTC 300 Ecodesign 2009/125/EC fulfils the relevant provisions of following directives and Directive 2009/ standards 125/EC 327/2011 Requirements for fans...
Substances in designation electronic products with respect to Electrical and the restriction of hazardous Electronic Type/Model SAVE VTC 300 substances Equipment Regulations 2012 fulfils the relevant provisions of following directives and standards The Ecodesign for 2009/125/EC...
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