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1.  On Platinum wall control,  there is 

no outdoor temperature displayed 
on screen 

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• At its very start-up or after a power failure, it takes 

some minutes before the outside temperature 
appears on screen. Set the wall control on MIN or 
MAX in VENT Mode.

• If the problem is not solved by the above, contact your 

installer.

2. 

On Platinum or Deco-Touch 
wall control, error code E1 or E3 
appears on screen.

• Contact your installer.

3 Nothing 

works.

• See if the unit is plugged in.
• See if the unit is receiving power from the house 

circuit breaker or fuse.

4.  Condensation on windows (air too 

humid).

• Operate the unit on maximum speed ventilation

until the situation is corrected.

• Leave curtains half-open to allow air circulation.
• Store all firewood in a closed room with a dehumidifier 

or in a well ventilated room, or store the wood outside.

• Do not adjust the thermostat of your heating system 

below 18°C (64°F).

5. Indoor air too dry.

• Temporarily use a humidifier.
•  Operate the unit in recirculation mode (if available).

6.  Air too cold at the air supply grille.

• Check if the exterior hood is blocked.
•  Operate the unit in low speed ventilation, in intermittent

or in recirculation mode (if available).

•  Install a duct heater.

7.  The LED of the integrated control is 

blinking green.

• There is a problem with the thermistor. The unit is still 

working, but will defrost frequently. 

  Contact your installer.

8.  The LED of the integrated control is 

blinking amber.

• There is a problem with the motorized damper. The 

unit is OFF. For a 2½-hour period, the unit will try to 
reset the damper every 30 minutes. After 2½ hours, 
if the problem is not solved, the unit stops trying to 
reset damper.

• Contact your installer.

9.  The integrated control push button 

does not work.

• The 30-second boot sequence is not completed.
• See 

Integrated Control 

on page 4.

4. Troubleshooting

If the problem is still not solved, call your installer or the nearest approved Service Center. You 

can also reach the Customer Service Department at the following phone number: 

1-800-567-3855.

If the unit does not work properly, reset the unit by unplugging it for one minute and then 
replug it. If it is still not working properly, refer to table below. First make sure that the 
integrated control is set to OFF (no LED).

Summary of Contents for 40E 44263

Page 1: ...RESOURCES CANADA AND THE US EPA THEY MEET ENERGY STAR REQUIREMENTS ONLY WHEN USED IN CANADA READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS User Guide 40E 40H AND 50H VB0200 VB0200 VB0201 VB0201 40E MODEL NO 44262 TOP PORTS SIDE PORTS 40E MODEL NO 44263 40H MODEL NO 44252 50H MODEL NO 44600 40H MODEL NO 44253 50H MODEL NO 44602 ...

Page 2: ...he recirculation mode or turn it OFF for a few hours Do not use your unit during construction or renovation of your house or when sanding drywall This type of dust may damage your system Since the electronic control system of the unit uses a microprocessor it may not operate correctly because of external noise or very short power failure If this happens unplug the unit and wait approximately 10 se...

Page 3: ...the unit is programmed to defrost the recovery core The defrost frequency varies according to the temperature ourtoors During the defrost cycle the unit shifts to maximum speed and the dampers close After defrosting the unit returns to the operating mode selected by the user REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIR In order to ensure your ventilation unit remains in good working condition you must use vänEE g...

Page 4: ...uence is done NOTE No command will be taken until the unit is fully booted All units are equipped with an integrated control located on the upper left side of the unit Use the push button 1 to control the unit The LED 2 will then show which mode the unit is in Refer to table below to see how to operate the unit using its integrated control PRESS ON PUSH BUTTON LED COLOR RESULTS ONCE AMBER UNIT IS ...

Page 5: ...the ventilation unit is customized by the user Refer to HOW TO SET PERIODS FOR PROGRAM MODE section Use the arrow keys to Select ventilation and recirculation speeds Review the programmed periods Select Preferences and Program values OR Press this key to enable and disable the SMART mode The SMART mode uses indoor relative humidity level and minimum and maximum outdoor temperature values to manage...

Page 6: ... TO 12 OR 24 12 CURRENT MINUTE FROM 00 TO 59 00 TEMPERATURE UNIT C OR F C INDOOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ON OR OFF ON MINIMUM OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE FOR AIR EXCHANGE 40 C TO 0 C OR 40 F TO 32 F 25 C OR 13 F MAXIMUM OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE FOR AIR EXCHANGE 1 C TO 40 C OR 33 F TO 104 F 27 C OR 81 F IN PROG OR SMART MODE THESE LIMIT VALUES ALLOW TO STOP AIR EXCHANGE WITH THE OUTDOOR FOR BETTER COMFORT IN THE HO...

Page 7: ...l is set for the very first time the current day will be the first setting to be made MON for Monday will flash on screen SMART SET MODE PREF NOTE While setting Preferences the corresponding setting value flashes e g while setting current hour hour is flashing Use the arrow keys to select value OR Press SET key to confirm the selected preference and go to next setting SET 3 SEC SETTING PREFERENCES...

Page 8: ...ess SET key for 3 seconds SET 3 SEC SMART SET MODE PREF PROG for Program will appear on screen and week days will flash NOTE If the week days were the first to be set the weekend days will appear on screen but if the weekend days were the first to be set then the week days will appear on screen Use the arrow keys to select between week days or weekend days OR Press SET key to confirm the choice an...

Page 9: ... Press SET key to confirm and go to weekend days SET SMART SET MODE PREF Weekend days and Period 1 will appear on screen and hour will flash Set weekend days periods as for week days Press SET key for 3 seconds SET 3 SEC TO EXIT SETTING PERIODS HOW TO SET PERIODS FOR PROGRAM MODE CONT D 2 2 Platinum Main Control cont d 2 Controls cont d After a power failure the Platinum wall control returns to it...

Page 10: ...by mode so it will only respond to auxiliairy controls if present On LCD screen only the House is visible showing the control is powered on This is the factory default mode VC0150 RECIRC Air is recirculated inside the house at high speed MIN Air is exchanged with the outdoors on low speed MAX Air is exchanged with the outdoors on high speed 20 MIN H The ventilation unit exchanges air intermittentl...

Page 11: ...lue 30 Highest value 55 Still flashing Press OK button to accept the new value and go to next setting Two lines are flashing to show that OFF is in stand by default configuration setting Press OK button to accept and quit setting menu Recirculation arrows are turning and rE flashes to show that RECIRCULATION is in standby Press OK button to accept and quit setting menu 1 OFF in stand by On 20 min ...

Page 12: ... LCD screen NOTE If the actual RH is less than 20 then the humidity indicator will display LO and if the actual RH is greater than 80 then the humidity indicator will display HI To turn off the dehumidistat override press OK again The RH and HUM display will disappear from LCD screen MAINTENANCE INDICATOR The maintenance indicator is represented by an M in a rounded triangle at the top of the hous...

Page 13: ...etting during summer months During this period unless being afflicted with breathing problems using the dehumidistat is unnecessary Set the slide switch to OFF Do not exchange in day time exchange at night time if cool outdoors or if it is not raining Setting during fall winter and spring months When severe condensation appears on windows 1 Determine the humidity level in your house bring the knob...

Page 14: ...tants Within 2 seconds push one time for 20 minutes two times for 40 minutes or three times for a 60 minute activation Results expected 1 Motor speed high for 20 40 or 60 minutes 2 Indicator light goes ON and flashes every 5 seconds one time to indicate a 20 minute operation two times for a 40 minute and three times for a 60 minute operation 3 Air exchange indicator light goes ON 4 When chosen dur...

Page 15: ...2 7 3 Dehumidistat 2 Controls cont d COM FORT ZON E O F F RELATIVEHUM IDITY 70 60 50 40 30 25 20 DURING FALL WINTER AND SPRING SET THE DIALACCORDING TO THE DESIRED MAXIMUM INDOOR HUMIDITY LEVEL DURING SUMMER SET THE DIAL TO THE OFF POSITION VC0038 CAUTION Do not select a humidity level below 30 This could lead to excessive dryness in the air causing discomfort for the occupants Adjust knob to the ...

Page 16: ...e unit it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves 3 1 Quarterly Maintenance WARNING VD0244 1 2 1 Core 2 Core filters Refer to picture beside to identify the inner parts of your unit VD0005 1 Unplug the unit 2 Remove the unit door by following these steps A Remove both door lower machine screws no 8 32 x 1 1 and set aside B Open 2 and lift out the door 3 VO0191 A B 1 2 3 ...

Page 17: ...plug the unit NOTE The unit will return to its previous setting after a 30 second delay for boot sequence 3 Maintenance cont d 3 1 Quarterly Maintenance cont d VD0243 1 2 CAUTION Follow the instructions on the core label to reinstall it correctly 3 2 Annual Maintenance Do the same operations as the Quarterly Maintenance Section 3 1 and clean the recovery core as follows refer to the core label HRV...

Page 18: ...oo cold at the air supply grille Check if the exterior hood is blocked Operate the unit in low speed ventilation in intermittent or in recirculation mode if available Install a duct heater 7 The LED of the integrated control is blinking green There is a problem with the thermistor The unit is still working but will defrost frequently Contact your installer 8 The LED of the integrated control is bl...

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