InVENTer X-Flow GmbH Your Specialist For Ventilation Instruction Manual

InVENTer X-Flow GmbH Your Specialist For Ventilation

Specifications

• Product: X-flow ventilation device with heat recovery
• Manufacturer: Inventor
• Model Number: 5017-0003

Product Usage Instructions

Service and Maintenance

• Ensure regular maintenance and filter changes for the X-Flow ventilation device. Follow the safety information provided in the manual.

Handling the Product

• Refer to the illustrations in the manual before handling the product. Keep the instructions for future reference.

Disposal

• Dispose of the product according to the guidelines provided in the manual.

FAQ

Q: What are the target groups for these instructions?

A: These instructions are intended for anyone performing maintenance on the X-Flow ventilation device.

Q: What do the warnings in the manual signify?

A: The warnings indicate different levels of risks associated with using the product. Pay close attention to them to ensure safe handling.

Ventilation device with heat recovery

• Read carefully and refer to the illustrations before handling the product.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Original Service and maintenance instructions

Trademarks, copyrights, and industrial property rights

• inVENTer® is a protected trademark of inVENTer GmbH.
• The copyright to this document remains with the manufacturer.
• Rights to all content and images: © inventor GmbH 2024.
• All trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective manufacturers and are hereby acknowledged.

Disclaimer

• This documentation represents a translation of the original German
• Service and maintenance instructions.
• The contents of this documentation have been checked for conformity with the hardware and software described. Nevertheless, deviations cannot be ruled out, so no guarantee can be given for complete conformity.
• This documentation describes the functionality of the standard range. For reasons of clarity, the documentation does not contain detailed information on all types of the product and cannot take into account every conceivable case of installation and assembly.
• The illustrations in this documentation may differ slightly from the design of the product you have purchased. The function remains the same despite the difference in detail.
• This documentation is updated regularly. Necessary corrections and appropriate supplements are always included in the following releases. You can also find the latest version at www.inventer.eu/downloads.

Company information

• inVENTer GmbH Phone: +49 (0) 36427 211-0
• Ortsstrasse 4a Fax: +49 (0) 36427 211-113
• D-07751 Löberschütz E-mail: info@inventer.de
• Germany Website: www.inventer.de
• CEO: Annett Wettig
• VAT number: DE 815494982
• Jena District Court HRB 510380

About this document

These Service and maintenance instructions contain all the information required for the regular maintenance and filter change of the X-Flow.

Observe the following:

• The Service and maintenance instructions are part of the product.
• They must always be available to the user.
• In addition to the Service and maintenance instructions, all information from the installation and operating instructions, especially the safety information, applies.
• This document is an excerpt.

Gender-neutral language

• In these Service and maintenance instructions, the personal pronoun “they” is used to present the information in a short, concise way.
• This is intended to include personnel of any gender.

Target groups

• • These Service and maintenance instructions are intended for anyone performing maintenance on the product.
• They contain all the basic information about product maintenance, filter change, cleaning, and disposal.
• Note the requirements for the operating personnel; see Section 2.3 “Operating personnel requirements.

Warnings and other notices

When using these Service and maintenance instructions, note the warnings.

The following symbols and signal words are used:

Table 1: Symbols and signal words

Structure of warnings

• The warnings in these Service and maintenance instructions are structured as follows.
• Signal word
  • Indicates the severity of the hazard.
• Type and origin of the hazard
• Describes the hazard and where it may occur.
• Consequence
  • Describes the effects that may occur if the notice is not complied with.
• Avoidance
  • Describes how to prevent the hazard from occurring, or provide instructions for safety measures if the hazard occurs.

Example of a warning

• The warnings have the following format.
• CAUTION Risk of injury due to improper use.
• Improper use of the product may lead to hazards to personnel and property.
• Use the product only as intended.

Instructions

• Instructions are numbered to indicate the sequence of the individual steps.
• The results of the actions (if applicable) are directly below.

Example:

1. This is the first step.
2. This is the second step.
   • This is the result of the second step.

Operating and display elements

• Operating and display elements, such as buttons, switches, and control knobs, are written in bold.
• Example: The on/off switch is located on the controller.

Other symbols

In addition to the safety instructions and warnings, the following symbols are used.

Table 2: Other symbols

Safety

• This section contains all the safety-relevant information. Read all safety information thoroughly before handling the product and observe it during use.
• The safety information highlights risks of injury and property or environmental damage and contains information about avoiding and preventing hazards.

Intended use

• The X-Flow is a ventilation device with heat recovery and provides quiet, effective ventilation. The device is ideal for use in living rooms, bedrooms, and offices. The X-Flow is not intended for use in areas with high humidity or temperature.
• Any other product use constitutes improper use.

Compliance with other regulations

• In addition to the information in these Service and maintenance instructions, always comply with the legal accident prevention and environmental protection regulations and the general accident prevention regulations.

Improper use

• Use of the product for a purpose other than that described in section Section 2.1 “Intended use is considered improper use.

Examples of improper use include:

• Using the product with a ventilation system or accessories not approved by inventor GmbH,
• Unauthorized modification or alteration of the product,
• Failure to comply with the product’s operating/use conditions.

Operating personnel requirements

• The X-Flow is a building product that must be maintained by sufficiently qualified construction personnel.

Only those who meet the following requirements may handle the product:

• They have completely read and understood these Service and maintenance instructions.
• They are at least 18 years old.
• They are in good health and at full physical and mental strength.
• They can read construction drawings and plans and carry out corresponding instruc-tions.
• They are regularly trained on difficulties, hazards, and specific rules of behavior.
• They keep the workplace clean and orderly.
• They wear the required personal protective equipment to ensure occupational safety.
• They always comply with the applicable safety and accident prevention regulations.

Personal protective equipment

• During work, always wear the prescribed protective equipment. The standard protective equipment is sufficient for performing maintenance on the product.

The following basic protective equipment must be worn:

• Form-fitting protective work clothing,
• Protective work shoes with a solid toecap and anti-slip sole,
• Safety glasses and helmets are as necessary (for example, during overhead drilling, sawing, or sanding).

Hazard sources

• The following section explains any residual risks to personnel and the possibility of property damage for individual product life cycle stages. When handling the product, observe the safety information to prevent injury and property damage.

Maintenance

• When performing maintenance on the product, observe the following safety information to prevent injury and property damage.

Electrical hazards

• The product is powered by electricity. Improper installation and maintenance or damaged electrical components may lead to extremely serious injury from electric shock.
• Work on electrical components may be performed only by a qualified electrician in accordance with electrical regulations.
• Electrical components must be installed according to local laws and regulations.
• Prior to working on electrical equipment, disconnect all components from mains and secure them against being switched back on.

Mechanical danger

• The X-Flow is equipped with rotating fan blades and other mechanical components that can cause injuries.
• Do not modify the device.
• Do not open the device during operation.

Damage from foreign bodies

• If objects, small animals, leaves, or similar enter the outer wall ducts, this can lead to functional impairments and damage to the device or other components.
• Ensure that outer wall ducts are never left open and unprotected.

Maintenance instructions X-Flow

To ensure that the device operates safely and economically and to prevent damage to it, clean the air ducts and insect screen thoroughly. This should be done in conjunction with a filter change.

Filter maintenance interval

• Normal use (in dwellings and offices, for instance): about two years; earlier if the “FIL-TER” message appears on the screen.
• Intensive use (in care facilities and schools, for instance) : about one year; earlier if the “FILTER” message appears on the screen.

Replacing the filter

Hex wrench

1. Switch your device to service mode.
2. Hold + and – for eight seconds.
   • All LEDs light up.
   • Wait one minute for the device to stop completely before opening the side panel.
3. Remove the accessible side panel from the device. To do this, first unscrew the Allen screw on the top of the device. You can then unhook the side panel upwards.
4. Remove both filter caps.
5. Remove both dirty filters.
6. Insert the new supply air filter (bottom) and extract the air filter (top).
7. Replace both filter caps.
8. Replace the side panel on the device.
9. Reset the maintenance interval. Do this by holding + and – for six seconds.
   • The maintenance interval is reset.
   • The filters are replaced.

Cleaning the air ducts and insect screen

Hex wrench, vacuum cleaner

1. If your device is no longer in service mode, switch it back to service mode.
2. Do this by holding + and – for eight seconds.
   • All LEDs light up.
   • Wait one minute for the device to stop completely before opening the side panel.
3. Vacuum out the insect screen with a vacuum cleaner.
4. Remove the accessible side panel from the device. To do this, first unscrew the Allen screw on the top of the device. You can then unhook the side panel upwards.
5. Remove the caps from both air ducts.
6. Wipe off the caps with a cloth.
7. Vacuum out the air ducts with a vacuum cleaner.
8. Replace the caps.
9. Replace the side panel on the device.
10. Press any key to leave service mode.
    • The device is ready to operate.
    • The insect screen has been cleaned.
    • The air ducts have been cleaned.

Service

Complaints

Upon receipt, use the delivery note to check the delivery for completeness and transport damage. Report missing items immediately (within 14 days) to your supplier, dealer, or factory representative.

Accessories and spare parts

• To order components for your product, contact your factory representative or our service team. All components are also available as spare parts.

Technical customer service

• For technical advice, please contact our technical service staff.
• Phone: +49 (0) 36427 211-0
• Fax: +49 (0) 36427 211-113
• E-mail: info@inventer.de
• Website: www.inventer.eu

Disposal

• The products described in these Service and maintenance instructions contain valuable materials that can be reclaimed and recycled. Separating waste materials of different types simplifies recycling of reusable materials.
• Contact your local disposal company for environmentally sound recycling and disposal of your old system. It will dispose of the product under applicable national regulations. Also, dispose of product packaging correctly.
• You will find disposal recommendations in the following table.

Table 3: Disposal recommendations

• inVENTer GmbH

• Ortsstrasse 4a

• D-07751 Löberschütz, Germany

• www.inventer.eu

• Subject to modifications.
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• Item no.: 5017-0003

• Version: 1.0 – 03/2024

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