Berner ARE12 Installation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Architectural recessed air curtain

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WHEN THE DOORS ARE OPEN
Indoor Only
Installation & Maintenance Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. UNCRATING............................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................ 2
II. MOUNTING PREPARATION ................................................................................................................................. ....................................................... 4
III. GENERAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. .................................. 5
IV. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
V. FIELD CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
VI. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Berner AIR®, Intelliswitch™) .................................................................................................................................. 7
INTELLISWITCH™ QUICK START OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................... 12
VII. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
VIII. SERVICE ................................................................................................................................................................ .................................................... 9
A. INTERCONNECT OPERATION (daisy chain) ................................................................................................................................................. 11
B. REMOTE MOUNTED TOUCHSCREEN or TABLET ........................................................................................................................................... 11
C. BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) INTEGRATION (BACnet or Modbus) ................................................................................... 11
X. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
XI.WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................ 16
Berner International has been saving energy and creating healthy, comfortable environments for our customers
for over 60 years. Berner offers unmatched quality, performance, and dependability-not to mention our service.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for choosing Berner. Berner International has been saving energy and creating healthy, comfortable environments for our customers for over 60 years. Berner offers unmatched quality, performance, and dependability—not to mention our service. At Berner, we stand behind our products.
  • Page 2: Uncrating

    (or illuminates), immediately turn the heater off and inspect for any objects on or adjacent to the heater that may have blocked the airflow or otherwise caused high temperatures to have occurred. DO NOT OPERATE THE HEATER WITH THE ALARM SOUNDING (OR ILLUMINATING). 660mm 660mm Model: ARE12 Model: ARE16 380mm 380mm I.
  • Page 3 The controls ship in the same box as the screws located at the access panel corners. air curtain. For more information see page 5 For more information see page 9 Berner International www.berner.com 800.245.4455 111 Progress Ave. / New Castle / PA / 16101 / USA...
  • Page 4: Mounting Preparation

    Model Steam/Hot Ambient Electric Heat Water Heat INDOOR MOUNTING ONLY ARE12-1036 To achieve optimum protection, the air curtain should be ARE12-1042 ARE12-1048 mounted on the inside of the building, flush to the wall and ARE12-1060 as close to the top of the door opening as possible. To ensure ARE12-2060 peak performance, keep the air stream free of obstructions.
  • Page 5: General Mounting Instructions

    III. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS (General) Installation location A. The Architectural Recessed 12/16 series air curtain enclo- of front trim sure is equipped with four 13mm holes on the top of the unit for suspended mounting. See Figure 4. For lighter lifting the blower assembly may be removed Bottom so that the enclosure can be easily installed.
  • Page 6: Field Connections

    Appendix A. NOTE: The air curtain must have been ordered from the factory with the Interconnect physical data link option. 2. Grouping via the Berner AIR app, see Section VII - Operating Instructions. NOTE: All Architectural Recessed air curtains include the Berner AIR smart control &...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions (Berner Air®, Intelliswitch™)

    Internet and have been added to How to add (pair) an air curtain to the Berner AIR®: the operator’s Berner AIR app account. Then within • Make sure the air curtain is close to your smart the app, select “Group”, and follow the prompts.
  • Page 8: Maintenance And Cleaning

    B. AIR STREAM ADJUSTMENT 1. With the air curtain operating and the door in its full open position, check to see that nothing is obstructing the airflow at the discharge nozzle vanes. 2. Find the air stream split location. Hold a handkerchief by its corners, approximately 304mm above the floor.
  • Page 9: Service

    Any service performed on the ARCHITECTURAL Recessed Series air curtain MUST be done by qualified personnel. Berner air curtains require very little servicing. All parts are easily accessible for periodic inspection and maintenance. Units should be cleaned at least twice a year. Your particular...
  • Page 10 B. To replace the electric heater sub assembly : 1. Disconnect and lockout power to the unit. 2. Remove the bottom access cover. 3. The blower module does NOT need to be removed from the unit to replace an electric heater. 4.
  • Page 11: Appendix

    90m (provided by others). C. Building Management System (BMS) Integration (BACnet or Modbus) This unit is equipped with the Berner AIR™ BMS smart control & app, and is BACnet and Modbus compatible. 1. To connect wirelessly to the Building Management...
  • Page 12: Quick Start Instructions

    QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS For your Berner Air Curtain with Intelliswitch™ Indicators area: -Firmware Update -Warning Unit ID Clock Temperature Bluetooth Indicator Wireless Network Opening Counter Ethernet Network Heat Indicator Indicator HOME SCREEN FAN SPEED SETTINGS To reach the “HOME” Screen, You can adjust your settings by press the "+"...
  • Page 13 Days (7/7 Week) NOTE: You can use the button to cancel your action. Press the adjacent tiles on other sides to navigate through the menu. Berner International www.berner.com 800.245.4455 111 Progress Ave. / New Castle / PA / 16101 / USA -13-...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    X. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS CAUSE REMEDY • Power supply line open (no power) • Check power source, check service disconnect, NO AIR check method of control in ON position • Fuse blown/circuit breaker tripped • Replace fuse(s)/reset breaker • Motor overload tripped •...
  • Page 15 Declaration of Conformity C€ Manufacturer/lmporter: International Name: Berner Address: 111 Progress Ave. New Castle, PA 16101, Phone/Fax no: 724-658-3551 Declares that the product: EUT Description: ARD12-4144AV-R-WCA Model Number: ARD12 Conforms the following technical standard: RoHS II EN 55014-2:1997+A2:2008 EN 60204-1:2006...
  • Page 16: Xi.warranty

    XI. WARRANTY Berner International ("The Company") warrants all new equipment to be free of defects in workmanship and material for a period of five years (5 years) from the original date of shipment, provided the equipment has been properly cared for, installed and operated in accordance with the limits specified on the nameplate and The Company’s instructions.

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