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*115921*
115921
Rev. 1.1  ·  2024-W11

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  • Page 1 Original operating and service instructions | en | *115921* 115921 Rev. 1.1  ·  2024-W11...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL Table of contents Table of contents Introduction ................4 Overview .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction: Overview Introduction Overview This is the manual for the Dantherm residential ventilation units of the RCC series. This manual Manual applies to units with serial numbers from: 11915960 The RCC units are available in two product variants. These product variants are fitted with Models different fans, which affects their performance.
  • Page 5 Introduction: Overview The following abbreviations are used in this manual: Abbreviations in this manual Abbreviation Description Operating Standard operating mode on delivery, connection diagram and further mode A information see page 33 Operating Operating mode with electronically swapped airflow direction, connection mode B diagram and further information see page 33 Bypass damper DHCP Automatic assignment of an Ethernet address provided from an external...
  • Page 6: Symbols Used In The Operating Instructions

    Introduction: Symbols used in the operating instructions Symbols used in the operating instructions In these operating instructions, particularly important text passages are highlighted with signal words and symbols that are described below. Signal words DANGER ...indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING ...indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 7: User Manual

    USER MANUAL Overview: Introduction USER MANUAL Overview Introduction Target group This part of the manual is intended for the users of the product. All instructions described in the Installation and Service Manual for Professionals must be carried out by trained technicians. Note! Read carefully before use.
  • Page 8 USER MANUAL Operation: Overview WARNING Serious risk of injury to hand and fingers with active fans Reaching your hand into a running fan during operation can result in serious injury or mutilation of the hands. • Never reach into one of the fans when the unit is in operation. Control panel The control panel comes with four keys, each with an associated LED underneath.
  • Page 9: Standard Operating Modes

    Selecting one of the 11 week programs (10 preset programs + one customisable program in the PC Tool) can only be achieved via the Dantherm Residential App, the HRC3 remote control or the PC Tool. For more information on the weekly programmes, please refer to the chapter "Week programs of the time switch".
  • Page 10: Temporary Operating Modes (Override)

    You can change the setpoints for the minimum outdoor temperature (Tmin, default setting: 15 °C) and max. indoor temperature (Tmax, default setting: 24 °C) via the PC Tool or the Dantherm HRC3 remote control. If the conditions for automatic bypass are met, the open status of the damper is indicated by the continuous illumination of the corresponding LED.
  • Page 11 USER MANUAL Operation: Temporary operating modes (override) If bypass/cooling is desired and the automatic bypass function is not activated, the bypass Manual bypass can be activated manually. function The bypass is opened once the conditions for manual bypass are met within the set time period (default setting: six hours).
  • Page 12: User Rights

    USER MANUAL Operation: User rights User rights This unit is designed for hidden installation. For this reason, user intervention can only be performed via external devices, i.e. either by a wireless remote control or a smartphone app. Please refer to the respective manual for these accessories for the relevant instructions. Users can obtain the PC Tool from their local retailer and carry out the specified functions.
  • Page 13 USER MANUAL Operation: User rights Function Wired remote Hand- Smart- PC Tool control held phone remote HCP11 control Time and Date Indication and setting of time/date Selection of week program no. Individual settings for week program 11 Indication of the operating time counter Indication of date of installation Manual calibration of nominal speed PC Tool instructions...
  • Page 14: Week Programs Of The Time Switch

    USER MANUAL Operation: Week programs of the time switch Week programs of the time switch The following illustrations indicate the preset fan stages for one day (0 to 24 h) in the respective programs. Each of the programs offers two settings: • Weekdays (Mon–Fri) •...
  • Page 15 USER MANUAL Operation: Week programs of the time switch Program 6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Weekdays 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Weekend 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 16: Maintenance And Care

    USER MANUAL Maintenance and care: Week programs of the time switch Maintenance and care Preventive maintenance activities are required at regular intervals to ensure efficient and optimal operation without unwanted failure and to ensure an expected service life of at least 10 years.
  • Page 17 USER MANUAL Maintenance and care:  Please proceed as follows to inspect the filter and replace it if necessary: 1. Remove the filters and check them after the filter alarm has been triggered. Fig. 2: Replacing the filters 2. Check the filters for dirt (after six months). Replace the filters if you notice heavy soiling or clogging.
  • Page 18: Installation And Service Manual For Professionals

    It is essential to be familiar with the correct operating procedure of the residential ventilation Safety system and all safety measures. Dantherm accepts no liability for operational failures or precautions personal injury resulting from the failure to comply with safety measures.
  • Page 19: Product Description

    Scope of delivery The following parts are included in the scope of delivery: • 1 x unit RCC • 1 x additional material consisting of: – 1 x manual – 1 x set of labels, data sheets etc.
  • Page 20: General Description

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Product description: General description General description The residential ventilation unit RCC is designed to provide dwellings with fresh air by heat Introduction exchange from the extract air to the supply air. This results in a low energy loss.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Product description: General description The nameplate, which indicates the respective product variant, is located on the side of the Nameplate unit (opposite the control panel). Below the control panel there is another label providing basic information about the unit. Fig. 6: Nameplate This figure indicates the standard airflow paths through the unit.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Product description: General description Positioning of the This figure indicates the correct placement of the sensors (if available) inside the unit. sensors Fig. 8: Positioning of the sensors Item Operating mode A (default) Item Operating mode B Outdoor air sensor T1 Extract air sensor T3 Air humidity/VOC sensor Exhaust air sensor T4...
  • Page 23: Components Description

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Product description: Components description Components description The individual components included in the RCC unit are described in this section. Please use the figure on page 20 for reference. Cabinet The outer cabinet parts are made of galvanised steel. The inner part is a closed polystyrene block.
  • Page 24: Accessories

    The preheater is an external device that is connected to and controlled by the control unit of the RCC. To control the RCC, Dantherm recommends using a remote control specifically designed for Hand-held remote this unit series.
  • Page 25: Special Operating Modes

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Product description: Special operating modes In addition to the air humidity sensors (RH %) (see page 23), the RCC can be equipped with VOC sensors VOC sensors (volatile organic compounds). These sensors provide a continuous quality control of the indoor air and adjust the airflow accordingly, which results in sufficient ventilation with the lowest possible electrical power consumption.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Product description: Special operating modes Defrosting An optimal operation at low outdoor temperatures is ensured by the use of the preheating coil. The defrosting process is the only remaining operating mode to protect the heat exchanger against icing in the following cases: •...
  • Page 27: Description Of The Components Of The Control Unit

    The control system of the unit is located on the main PCB along with other outputs and inputs. The control unit with LED display is connected to the main PCB via a flat cable. The general architecture of the system control is shown in the figure below: RCC Unit Externally connected items Control panel HRC3 wireless...
  • Page 28 Internal Modbus: External digital input to select specific The Modbus RTU port is intended for in- operations ternal communication between the unit and Dantherm accessories (HAC2 + Antenna: HCP 11 + FPC) Antenna slot for connection to the radio remote control Ethernet:...
  • Page 29 MODBUS MODBUS RTU is used for internal communication between the unit (main PCB) and Dantherm accessories (HAC, FPC or HCP11). Modbus RTU is connected via the RS485 port. INFO An external Building Management System (BMS) cannot be connected as Modbus RTU via the RS485 connection or via Dantherm accessories (HAC, FPC, or HCP11).
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Product description: Description of the components of the control unit Connecting to Connect the unit to a LAN port using a standard Ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector. If a non-prefabricated cable is used, first install a sufficient cable length through the house. Mount the RJ45 connector using the standard Ethernet cable crossover terminology as specified in T568B.
  • Page 31: Installation

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: General requirements Installation General requirements The following should be considered when selecting an appropriate installation site: Installation site and directing the air 1. The unit is intended for installation in dry environments at temperature levels >12 °C, duct connections e.g.
  • Page 32 INFO The preheater is always placed on the same side as the filters of the RCC and must be taken into account with regard to the space requirements of the unit. Fig. 18: Space requirement for the preheater for wall mounting...
  • Page 33: Installation Options

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Installation options Installation options The unit offers a variety of installation options, such as vertical or horizontal mounting, flexible cable routing and flexible air duct connections, making the unit suitable for a wide range of installation sites. Check the installation options and decide which is most suitable for the demands on site.
  • Page 34: Risk Of Electric Shock

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Installation options Selection of the The air ducts leading into the dwelling can either be connected to the right or left side. Operating mode A is set as standard. (Carry out the steps in the Change-over to operating operating mode mode B section on page 35 to switch to operating mode B.) Fig. 20: Connection of the air ducts in operating mode A...
  • Page 35 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Installation options If local systems require operating mode B, follow the procedure below and check the Change-over to information on the label to connect the water drain properly. operating mode B 1. Loosen the two screws securing the control unit to the unit. 2.
  • Page 36 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Installation options 5. Swap the condensate drain (1) and plug (2) as indicated. For a detailed description of the installation of the condensation drain hose, see page 44. 6. To change the RH sensors, open the side panel and look for the "A" and "B" markings. Move the humidity sensor (and the VOC sensor, if installed) to the position for operating mode B.
  • Page 37 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Installation options By default, only the duct connections on the shorter sides of the unit are open. The inlets Air duct and outlets of the airflows in the two operating modes are depicted in the figures below. connections Colour (arrows) Designation of the airflow...
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Installation options The following connection options are possible: Fig. 27: Optional airflows in mode A Fig. 28: Optional airflows in mode B...
  • Page 39 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Installation options Using the side INFO connections Usually, you can only use one of the air duct inlets (T1, T3) and air duct outlets (T2, T4) at a time. If you want to use the sealed duct connections on the longer sides of the unit, you have to remove the covers and use them to seal the duct connections on the shorter sides, which are open by default.
  • Page 40: Assembly

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Assembly Assembly Please proceed as follows to mount the unit vertically on a wall: Vertical wall mounting 1. Place the unit in a suitable position on the wall (see page 31). 2. Use a spirit level to ensure vertical alignment. 3.
  • Page 41 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Assembly 6. Connect the air ducts according to the description in the chapter Installation options. Important: The air ducts T1 and T4 must ALWAYS be routed to the duct connections at the bottom of the unit. NOTICE Damage to the unit due to water accumulation If the unit is mounted vertically on the wall, the optional sealed air duct for the exhaust...
  • Page 42 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Assembly Horizontal wall Please proceed as follows to mount the unit horizontally on a wall: mounting 1. Place the unit in a suitable position on the wall (see page 31). 2. When positioning the unit, ensure that the side of the unit with the active condensate drain (left or right, depending on the operating mode) is positioned with an inclination of at least 40 mm towards the floor.
  • Page 43 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Assembly Please proceed as follows to mount the unit horizontally on the ceiling: Ceiling mounting 1. Place the unit in a suitable position on the ceiling (see page 31). 2. Drill two holes into the left mounting bracket, insert the appropriate screws and tighten them lightly.
  • Page 44 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Assembly Securing the air Make sure that all air ducts are fastened well and secured and ALWAYS securely connected to the ceiling or wall bracket (1). ducts Fig. 36: Securing the air ducts It is essential to connect a condensation drain hose to the unit, as the air humidity from the Condensate extract air condenses inside the heat exchanger.
  • Page 45 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Assembly After the hose has been laid down towards a drain, a siphon must be formed. This prevents Condensate drain – the air from escaping from the hose. Mount the condensation drain hose in a way that Installation either a circle or an S is formed, leaving at least 100 mm of barrier height (as depicted).
  • Page 46: Initial Start-Up And Calibration

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Initial start-up and calibration Initial start-up and calibration The unit must be calibrated after the installation to adapt it to the air duct system. To do so, connect a computer with MS Windows operating system to the USB port on the control panel. Then start the PC Tool software specific to this type of unit.
  • Page 47 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Installation: Initial start-up and calibration 3. Connect the measuring device for determining the ΔPa value via the extract air duct (as depicted). The indicated example is based on a unit configuration in operating mode A. Use a ball pump needle and pierce it completely through the insulation material.
  • Page 48: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: General maintenance instructions 7. Disconnect both the ΔPa measuring device and the computer. Adjust the valves in each room to ensure that the desired amount of air can be supplied in each room. INFO The setting routine described above only describes the first, orientating part of the system setting.
  • Page 49: Cleaning The Interior Of The Unit

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Cleaning the interior of the unit Cleaning the interior of the unit Every two years, the unit must be opened to check and clean some components. Please proceed as follows to clean the unit: Opening the unit 1.
  • Page 50: Sharp Edges

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Cleaning the interior of the unit Cleaning the condensation tray and condensate drain CAUTION Sharp edges! The locks on the condensation tray may have sharp edges on which you can cut yourself. •...
  • Page 51 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Cleaning the interior of the unit 1. Turn all the depicted locks by 90°. Inspecting and cleaning the fans Fig. 45: Unlocking the fan covers 2. Remove the covers of the two fans. Fig. 46: Removing the fan covers 3.
  • Page 52 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Cleaning the interior of the unit 4. You can remove the fans from the unit in order to remove heavier soiling or replace the fans. To do so, release the locks depicted. Fig. 47: Opening the fan locks 5.
  • Page 53 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Cleaning the interior of the unit 1. Check the heat exchanger for dust and dirt. Clean all four inlets of the heat exchanger Inspecting and with a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner. In special circumstances (e.g. if there are signs cleaning the heat of accumulated, dirty condensate in the heat exchanger), the heat exchanger may need exchanger...
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In this section you will get to know how to detect and correct possible operating errors. Dantherm strongly recommends to connect a remote control to the unit for operation in order to perform proper troubleshooting. Error signals...
  • Page 55 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Troubleshooting After any inspection or repair carried out due to potential errors, the unit can be reset by Resetting errors disconnecting the unit from the 230 V AC supply and then reconnecting it. This way, the control unit is reset.
  • Page 56 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Troubleshooting A B C Error Fault Potential cause Action required Reset code 3 R 0 E3 Bypass damper does Switch position A: by- Check whether bypass is Automatic reset not close as expec- pass is closed, but sup- activated in PC Tool when efficiency is...
  • Page 57 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Troubleshooting A B C Error Fault Potential cause Action required Reset code 5 R 1 E5 Supply air temperat- Temperature sensors Mount temperature Automatic reset if ure sensor (T2) are not mounted cor- sensor(s) correctly the temperature is rectly...
  • Page 58 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Troubleshooting A B C Error Fault Potential cause Action required Reset code 11 R 0 E11 Supply air temperat- Low temperatures from Ensure that all ventilated Manual reset by ure < +5 °C unheated rooms rooms are heated pressing the alarm button or by switch-...
  • Page 59 INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Maintenance and troubleshooting: Troubleshooting A B C Error Fault Potential cause Action required Reset code 14 R 2 E14 Fire alarm Fire or smoke sensor Check for smoke or fire The alarm indicator Fire protection ther- connected to this input can be reset by Check if sensor and con-...
  • Page 60: Annex

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Annex: Technical data Annex Technical data Specification Abbr. Unit RCC 130 RCC 220 Max. possible flow rate at 100 Pa 100 PA Max. nominal flow rate at 100 Pa max, nom. Operating range passive house @ 100 Pa 54-115 EN 13141-7 reference flow rate @ 50 Pa...
  • Page 61: Cabinet Dimensions

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Annex: Cabinet dimensions Cabinet dimensions 40,3 263,5 133,5 55,6 173,6 132,1 314,4 133,5 40,3 Fig. 51: Dimension drawing of the cabinet...
  • Page 62: Main Pcb With Connections

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Annex: Main PCB with connections Main PCB with connections 1: Power 2: Gnd 1: 12vDC / 750mA out 3: Shield 2: Input 1 4: RS485_A 3: Input 2 5: RS485_B 4: GND 6: Gnd Digital input RS485 FACTORY ONLY J2 J4 J6 J7...
  • Page 63: Spare Parts

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Annex: Spare parts Spare parts If spare parts are required, please visit Dantherm's online shop: shop.dantherm.com...
  • Page 64: Declaration Of Conformity (Eu)

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Annex: Declaration of conformity (EU) Declaration of conformity (EU) Dantherm A/S, Marienlystvej 65, DK-7800 Skive hereby declares that the unit mentioned below: No.: 352445 Type: Dantherm RCC series (including all unit variants) – complies with the following directives:...
  • Page 65: Declaration Of Conformity (Ukca)

    INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR PROFESSIONALS Annex: Declaration of conformity (UKCA) Declaration of conformity (UKCA) Dantherm A/S, Marienlystvej 65, DK-7800 Skive, declares that the units mentioned below: Item no.: 352445 type: Dantherm RCC-series (all variants included) – confirm with the following directives: UK SI 2016 No.
  • Page 68 Marienlystvej 65 7800 Skive Denmark www.danthermgroup.com Dantherm can accept no responsibility for possible errors and changes (en) Der tages forbehold for trykfejl og ændringer (da) Irrtümer und Änderungen vorbehalten (de) Dantherm n’assume aucune responsabilité pour erreurs et modifications éventuelles (fr)

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