accurasee mechanical Mini Climate Heat Recovery Ventilators and Energy Recovery User Manual

accurasee mechanical Mini Climate Heat Recovery Ventilators and Energy

Recovery

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Mini Climate Ventilation Units
• Usage: Indoor spaces only
• Power Supply: MINI – 12V DC, CLIMATE – 5V DC
• Operating Modes: Normal and Boost

Product Description

The Mini Climate Ventilation Units are exceptional niche products designed to provide superior ventilation options for indoor spaces. These units are handcrafted with a focus on sustainability and quality. The product consists of supply and exhaust vents, an air-to-air exchanger, supply and exhaust fans, fan controllers, a power switch, and a power connector.

Please note:

• The direction of the supply and exhaust air streams are reversed for CLIMATE compared to MINI.
• The product shall be used in only indoor spaces.
• Review the specifications of the product in the data sheet formore detailed information.

For off-grid applications, MINI can be directly powered using a 5.5 mm male plug connector from a source that supplies a constant 12V DC. CLIMATE, on the other hand, requires a constant 5V DC power supply.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Select a suitable location for installation that allows proper airflow.
2. Ensure the power source matches the required voltage for the unit (12V DC for MINI, 5V DC for CLIMATE).
3. Connect the power switch and power connector to the appropriate power source.
4. Place the supply and exhaust vents in their respective positions, ensuring proper alignment.
5. Install the air-to-air exchanger inside the unit, making sure it is securely attached.
6. Connect the supply and exhaust fans to their respective controllers.
7. Securely mount the ventilation unit in place, ensuring stability.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance is essential to ensure optimal performance of the Mini Climate Ventilation Units. Follow these steps:

Filter

1. Locate the filter compartment on the unit.
2. Open the compartment and remove the old filter.
3. Clean or replace the filter as needed.
4. Insert the new or cleaned filter into the compartment.
5. Close the compartment securely.

Duct

1. Inspect the ducts for any blockages or damage.
2. If necessary, remove any obstructions or repair damaged sections.

Air-to-Air Exchanger

1. Carefully clean the air-to-air exchanger using a soft cloth or brush.
2. Ensure all surfaces are free from dust or debris.

Electrical Parts

1. Check all electrical connections for any signs of damage or loose connections.
2. Tighten any loose connections or replace damaged parts as needed.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can the Mini Climate Ventilation Units be used outdoors?

A: No, these units are designed for indoor use only.

Q: What are the power requirements for MINI and CLIMATE?

A: MINI requires a constant 12V DC power supply, while CLIMATE requires a constant 5V DC power supply.

Q: How can I power the units in off-grid applications?

A: For off-grid applications, MINI can be directly powered using a 5.5 mm male plug connector from a source that supplies a constant 12V DC. CLIMATE can be powered by a source that supplies a constant 5V DC.

We aim to provide our customers with exceptional niche products that are superior to alternative options. Our products are handcrafted and built with respectful cognizance of sustainability and quality.
Please kindly contact us if there are any issues or errors in the User Manual.

AccuraSEE| 2023 – version 13xx [email protected]

Introduction

The User Manual presents concise information for correct installation and operation of the products. Except otherwise stated, MINI and CLIMATE are called “product” and “products”. Failure to strictly follow the instructions in the User Manual nullifies the Terms and Agreements of the manufacturer.

Product Description

MINI performs three functions. First, it supplies fresh air to a space (ventilation). Secondly, the fresh air is purified with filters while pollutants are expelled from the space (purification). Thirdly, the supplied fresh air is passively conditioned depending on the outdoor conditions (comfort). CLIMATE, which uses the same “plug and play” form factor as MINI, is an exhaust and supply fan system for thermal energy recovery, and can continuously ventilate rooms, apartments, and houses. The ventilation products are visually depicted in Figure 1.

• NOTE
  The direction of the supply and exhaust air streams are reversed for CLIMATE as compared to MINI.

• NOTE
  The product shall be used in only indoor spaces.

• NOTE
  Please review the specifications of the product in the data sheet.

Warning

Please observe these warnings:

• Failure to comply with the warnings may result in fire, property damage, electric shock, injury, or death.

• To prevent suffocation, electric shock, injury, or death, the customer is responsible to ensure that children shall NOT access the product.

• The product shall not be modified, disassembled, or serviced.

• The product shall be shut down if the outdoor air temperature exceeds 60ºC (140ºF).

• The supply and exhaust vents shall NOT be blocked if the product is powered.

• The product comes with pre-installed supply and exhaust ducts and their orifices shall NOT be blocked if the product is powered.

• The enclosure shall not be opened if the product is powered.

• MINI operates by using 12V DC and shall NOT be directly connected to the wall power or mains electricity. It is strongly recommended to use an AC-to-DC power adapter that is rated for 12V DC power supply and can handle at least 3A. An adapter that is rated for 5V DC and at least 2A is recommended for CLIMATE.

• As soon as possible, the power adapter cord shall be safely disconnected from the wall power if liquid spills on or around the product.

• The power adapter shall only be connected to an electrical receptacle that is permanently installed in a space.

• The electrical parts of the product (i.e., power switch, power connector, fan controller(s) – if applicable, and fans) shall not be handled.

• The cables in the product shall not be disconnected, changed, or modified

• NOTE
  For off-grid applications, a 5.5 mm male plug connector can be used to directly power MINI from a source that supplies constant 12V DC. CLIMATE can be powered by a source that supplies constant 5V DC.

• NOTE
  The product shall be installed in spaces with Class 1 and 2 air sources as defined in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – 2019.

• NOTE
  If possible, the product may operate at Normal and Boost modes.

Installation

Please adhere to the following instructions when installing the product:

• The product shall not be installed near hazardous or toxic materials.

• The product shall only be installed in horizontal and vertical orientations as shown in Figure 2(a) and (b), respectively, and shall not be positioned at an oblique angle.

• The product can be sited on a table / floor or mounted on a wall / ceiling.

• The product shall not be installed at a location where there is excessive heat or exposure to direct sunlight.

• The pre-installed supply and exhaust ducts shall be insulated.

• The vents and ducts shall NOT be connected to external appliances such as dryers, fans, furnaces, etc.

• The product shall not be powered until the ducts are installed.

• Window/Door: A pair of boards with each having one hole or a single board with two holes shall be fastened to a section of a window/door, and the ducts shall be inserted into the holes.

• Wall/Ceiling: The ducts shall be inserted into two holes that are drilled through the wall or ceiling that can support the weight.

• To power the product, connect the plug of the power adapter to the wall power. Next, connect the free end of the power adapter to the power connector port and the product will operate in the Normal mode. The Boost mode can be activated by pressing the power switch until it latches.

• To shut down the product, disconnect the power adapter cord from the power connector port, and then disconnect the plug of the power adapter from the wall power.

• NOTE
  The product shall not be installed where there is probable contact with liquids and/or mists.

• NOTE
  The product shall be carefully positioned such that it may not trip and cause property damage or bodily injury.

• NOTE
  Accessories such as screens, boards, duct insulation, AC-to-DC power adapters, self-tapping screws, and wall-mounting brackets are third-party goods that may not be provided by the manufacturer.

• NOTE
  The product may be mounted on a wall by using four wall mounting brackets and four M5 × 10mm self-tapping screws.

• NOTE
  The board(s)/wall holes shall be ≥3 in (~7.6 cm).

• NOTE
  The Boost mode can be transitioned to Normal by simply unlatching the power switch.

Figure 2. Schematic depiction of the installation of the product in (a) horizontal (side view) and (b) vertical (front view) orientations.
Although the supply duct is not visible in Figure 2(a), it may be connected to the board(s) to interface with the outdoors.
Note. Figure 2 is not drawn to scale.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Screens may be attached to the orifices of the board(s), ducts, or wall to prevent encroaching organisms from damaging the product or constituting hazard to the space where the product is installed.
• There should be a minimum distance of 1 ft between the supply and exhaust ducts.
• The ducts should be installed without any bends that may impede the air streams.
• NOTE
  Please comply with all applicable codes and regulations when installing the product.

Maintenance

The product is intended to operate with minimal maintenance. However, a few activities may be performed during the course of using the product.
The product shall be shut down before ANY maintenance activity is performed.

Filter
It is recommended to change the filters at least once in three months depending on the outdoor air quality. The procedure for changing the filters is presented accordingly:

NOTE
Filters shall not be used in the exhaust vent of CLIMATE.

START: Gently unlock the latches of the enclosure and open its lid.

MINI (supply vent)

• Hold the enclosure firmly with one hand and carefully pull out the vent with the other hand.
• Replace the old filter in the port of the vent with a new filter (MERV4 or HEPA) that can fit into a circular shape with a diameter of 3 in (~7.6 cm).
• Carefully re-attach the vent to the product.

MINI (exhaust vent) or CLIMATE (supply vent)

• The filter(s) are accessible in the vent and the vent itself does not need to be removed. If applicable, a clamp, filter guard, or elastic band (not shown in Figure 1) may first need to be removed from the vent before accessing the filter(s).
• Replace the exact number of MERV4 filter(s) that came with the product.
• Carefully use the clamp, filter guard, or elastic band to re-attach the vent to the product.
• FINISH: Carefully close the lid of the enclosure and lock the latches.

Duct

A damaged duct can be replaced by using a similar duct with a diameter of 3 in (~7.6 cm). The following steps can be followed when changing a duct:

• Loosen the nuts of the clamp of the damaged duct.
• Remove the damaged duct and attach a new duct.
• Tighten the nuts of the clamp.

NOTE
Do not apply excessive force when tightening the clamp.

Air-to-Air Exchanger

The air-to-air exchanger may be cleaned annually by implementing these steps:

START: Detach the ducts from the installation orifices.

MINI (supply vent) or CLIMATE (exhaust vent)

• Remove the vent as explained in an aforementioned step.
• Insert the hose of a powered vacuum cleaner into the port of the vent by up to 3 in (~7.6 cm) to extract accumulated dirt, if any.
• Remove the hose of the vacuum cleaner from the port of the vent.
• Re-attach the vent to the product.

MINI (exhaust duct) or CLIMATE (supply duct)

• Carefully insert the vacuum cleaner hose by up to 2 ft (~60.9 cm) into the duct to extract accumulated dirt, if any. Ensure that the duct is not damaged in the process of inserting the hose.
• Remove the hose of the vacuum cleaner from the duct.
• FINISH: Re-attach the ducts to the installation orifices.

Electrical Parts
An electrical part shall only be replaced if it is faulty. In this situation, the product shall be shut down and a qualified service technician may be consulted.

Caveat
The electrical parts of the product are deemed to be certified to ensure customer safety. Notably, the product operates on the load side of a Class 2 power source in accordance with Canada Electric Code Rule 16–222 and US National Electric Code Class 2 Article 725–41. The product may also be subject to the exemption(s) outlined in the US Federal Communications Commission Section 15.103(d). Consequently, the manufacturer is not liable if additional approval is required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction where the product is purchased and/or installed.

NOTE
The air-to-air exchanger of the product shall not be washed.

Terms and Agreements

The product is protected by intellectual property and shall not be reverse- engineered, imitated, and copied except under an approved licensing agreement with the manufacturer.

Return Policy

Please check the return policies of the online merchant(s) and store owner(s) from whom the product was purchased.

Disclaimer

• The limited warranty does not apply to defects that are caused by normal wear and tear, normal corrosion, and normal failure that ensue from the operation of electrical or mechanical devices.
• The limited warranty does not extend to products that have been subject to misuse, neglect, abuse, alteration, testing, improper installation, improper storage, improper maintenance, improper handling during shipping, unauthorized attempts to repair, accident, fire, lightning or other hazard, and damage by current, temperature, physical stress, and deviation from the environmental specifications of a conditioned space that is stated in all applicable product documentation.
• The limited warranty does not extend to products that have been modified, disassembled, serviced, or reassembled by a third party.
• The limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the manufacturer disclaims any other claim against the manufacturer (whether arising by operation of law or otherwise), including any claim or liability for special, indirect or consequential damages of any kind relating to or arising out of the product or any part thereof.
• The manufacturer’s obligation is limited to only one warranty option, at the discretion of the manufacturer, of any product determined to be defective in workmanship or material during the applicable warranty period. The applicable warranty option is based on the warranty that is specified for the product or its variant subject to the fact that the (i) original serial number of the product shall be present, intact, and undamaged, (ii) warranty is non-transferrable to another person, entity, or organization, (iii) shipping, handling, and other applicable processing fees are not covered, and (iv) labour will be charged if there is no fault in the product.
• The basic limited warranty covers both the air-to-air exchanger and electrical parts for a maximum period of one year from the date of purchase by the customer. Additionally, only the parts are covered. On the other hand, relative to the date of purchase by the customer, the extended limited warranty covers the air-to-air exchanger for a maximum period of five years and the electrical parts for a maximum period of one year. Both parts and labour are covered by the extended limited warranty. The aforementioned warranty options do not cover the enclosure of the product. All accessories and goods and services that may or may not be sourced from third-party suppliers are not covered. All items that are sold or delivered to the customer on an “as is” basis are also not covered.
• The manufacturer neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the manufacture, sale, shipping, delivery, installation, and operation of the product or any part thereof except as aforesaid.

NOTE
The manufacturer provides a limited warranty for the product that is subject to a Disclaimer.

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