Swegon bluMartin freeAir 100, Manual

Page 1: ...Manual G General O Operation I Installation S Service ...

Page 2: ...evel does not have to lead to the immediate increase in fan speed Blinking or flashing blue LEDs indicate Service or Dehumidification Operation Turbo Sleep Turbo Cool Push the Button until you hear 4 short beeps This should be selected if you wish to air out rooms at the highest device setting for 30 minutes Push and hold the Button longer and your freeAir100 will pause for 90 minutes To start Tur...

Page 3: ...ead and follow this manual After successful installation please select the desired Comfort Level to activate the device Proper operation is now taken care of by the sensors and the intelligent controller of your freeAir 100 Enjoy the ambiance offered by the right amount of fresh air Your bluMartin Team ...

Page 4: ...Installation commissioning and servicing must only be performed by sufficiently qualified persons Neglect to adhere to this manual will void the warranty Please also observe our general terms and conditions Please see www bluMartin de cos Safety Icon DANGER This sign indicates danger by potentially deadly electrical shock DANGER This sign indicates that instructions must be followed precisely in o...

Page 5: ...on has to be in accordance with the appropriate national association or electrical code The device may only be operated in good condition and unaltered condition All instructions and notes with respect to maintenance see Service paragraph are to be implicitly followed Only operate if device is in good technical order In case of error or damages that constitute a safety issues turn the device off P...

Page 6: ...d to the room the device is installed in The addition of the 2nd room supply option enables fresh and filtered air return to an additional room for instance a bed room Inappropriate use The device is exclusively to be used for ventilation purposes It is not intended for drying buildings DANGER Only air not containing flammable explosive or corrosive components or air not containing any other dange...

Page 7: ...torage Components of the freeAir 100 may only be transported in the intended packaging Packaging must be protected from moisture Included in Shipping Bare brickwork set BOX second room extract Outside hood freeAir 100 Front plate ...

Page 8: ...r 22 dB A 85 m3 h with premium cover 35 dB A Noise dampening Standby 52 dB DIN EN 10140 2 Dn e w Operation 46 dB with premium cover max 60 dB Control on demand Intelligent 5 level Comfort Control Air stream control Automatic continuously adjustable constant capacity balanced CO2 control Automatic Moisture management Automatic typical 40 to 60 relative humidity Summer cooling Automatic and with Tur...

Page 9: ... 48 dB A 20 m3 h 28 dB A Multi room 70 m3 h 47 dB A 20 m3 h 23 dB A with premium cover 12 dB less Reference flow rate 70 m3 h Reference pressure difference 65 Pa Specific power input Single room 0 22 W m3 h Multi room 0 24 W m3 h Control factor 0 65 local demand control Internal leakage 1 7 at 100 m3 h and 50 Pa External leakage 3 2 at 100 m3 h and 100 Pa Mixing rate 3 5 Visual filter warning Red ...

Page 10: ...aps are being shut Warning Wait to restart until all LEDs are off Button Operation of your freeAir 100 is so simple you only need this button as the only control element With this button you can control Comfort Level start or stop the Turbo select Sleep or Dehumidification mode see below You can change the Comfort Level by pushing Button several times fast The more blue LEDs are lit the more activ...

Page 11: ...m ventilation due to active defrost function eliminating room air humidification or the freeAir pauses because outside air is so humid that room air condensation could occur or because outside temperatures are below 22 C 30 F Blue LEDs The number of illuminated blue LEDs indicates the selected Comfort Level These LEDs will blink slowly during Sleep mode These LEDs will flash during Dehumidificatio...

Page 12: ...the red LED can reduce supply and extract air flow This in turn can lead to diminished air quality and over or under pressure in connected rooms Neglecting of filter change indicator may result in growth of harmful microbes Note Excessive dust inside or outside of the building during the building phase may require a premature filter change The red LED will appear continuously if the WiFi of the fr...

Page 13: ...under Service Downloads Louver The louver in the left part of the air output side can be rotated to accommodate any desired blow direction Note Air intentionally only discharges from the left side of the vent DANGER Do not insert any foreign objects into the supply opening Premium Cover For particularly noise sensitive installations this front panel offers a noise reduction of 12 dB For the dismou...

Page 14: ...uiet setting for instance for bed rooms Level 3 3 LEDs are lit is the normal setting for living rooms Turbo Operation Push the Button until you hear 4 short beeps This model should be selected if you wish to air out rooms at the highest device setting for 30 minutes Comfort operation will be restored automatically after 30 minutes Comfort Level can also be restored via the Button Sleep Mode Push a...

Page 15: ...e to its highest power setting for 3 hours In this setting your living space can be cooled down noticeably by fresh evening and night air after a hot day Turbo Cool operation is switched off automatically when outside air temperature is too hot Dehumidification Operation Push and hold the Button for 15 seconds to activate this mode This operation can be used in case of an application where the usu...

Page 16: ...ing conduits and valves must have low air stream resistance For 2nd room connection the below stated decrease in pressure must not be exceeded The supply air conduits must not exceed the below noted length Type of Conduit Max Air Flow for 2nd Room Exhaust DIP switch setting Max Pressure drop 2nd Room Exhaust at max air flow Max Length pressure drop for turns and valves included 1 x Flat Flex 51 x ...

Page 17: ...room in favor of the 1st room normal 1 1 2 Open the appropriate passage and attach the appropriate ductings or connectors by taking care to use an O ring or sealant Note In case of the bare brickwork set with BOX just remove the plugs for the bare brickwork set without BOX the openings have to be cut 3 Use the included adapter if you wish to connect another Round Flex 75 mm to the 2nd room exhaust...

Page 18: ...of easy inflammable material or harmful chemicals During planning consider all relevant local building safety and fire codes Especially in situations where indoor air is used for combustion wood stove fire place etc Warning The freeAir 100 is not 100 suitable for tropical locations with high humidity In such locations condensate could result on the inside part of the device the freeAir will pause ...

Page 19: ...g water can freely drain to the outside Make sure that neither falling icicles nor freezing run off create any hazards Notes The formation of ice can be reduced with the software option de icing only with the permission of the owner of the building Even with the condensate drain connected under certain conditions small amounts of water droplets may emerge at the outside hood ...

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Page 22: ...ormal Wall thickness 40 to 53 cm FA00 1020 2 Outside hood deep Wall thickness 35 to 40 cm FA00 1025 7 Outside hood extra deep Wall thickness 32 to 40 cm FA00 1030 Outside hood basement Wall thickness 32 to 46 cm FA00 2003 Extension 1x 2x Wall thickness 53 69 85 cm ...

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Page 29: ... the performance However for best aesthetics we recommend installing the device such that the top edge is level with the top edge of your window lintel 2 An additional 12 cm space in height is required for the 2nd Room adapter and duct connection Note During construction protect the inside air connections and cable ends of all ducting from dust 3 Sketch up the inside wall cut out of 27 x 27 cm Not...

Page 30: ...The flange width of the telescopic adapter is 30 cm If you want to hang up the flange exactly on the plaster the opening is 27 5 x 24 5 cm 6 The use of the plaster frame is recommended especially in dry wall construction Assemble the frame bend over the 4 flags and attach the frame to the wall box using 8 countersunk screws Note The plaster frame may protrude up to 5 mm above the wall box ...

Page 31: ...sult when matching wall curvature WARNING The wall box must be placed with millimeter accuracy so the freeAir 100 will fit tightly sealed Leading edge of the wall box must sit flush with plaster Use sealing tape to assure a vapor proof connection between wall box and wall 9 Use appropriate polyurethane foam to fasten corners of wall box Once the foam has hardened add additional layers of foam Take...

Page 32: ...er mains If possible use dedicated electrical circuits for the ventilation system DANGER The connection of the grounding conductor must be carried out and checked professionally WARNING The cable inlet needs to be sealed airtight 12 Metal tab and connector must be installed straight to allow the trouble free installation of the freeAir 100 during a later installation step ...

Page 33: ...ication The heat recovery of these devices is in principle lower by about 10 If you do not connect the intended condensate hose the liquid condensate flows outwards over the outside hood This happens especially in autumn and increases in still wet new buildings 1 Pull the condensate hose into position To do this expand the slot in the 2nd room supply air adapter if available with a knife Seal the ...

Page 34: ... use has proven itself and can be described as state of the art In case of possible icing of the hose the condensate will be discharged via the outside hood Protect the hose from damage by laying it in a 25 mm insulating pipe Connect the PVC fabric hose securely VDIE 0001 Condensate hose PVC fabric 9 15mm VDIE 0002 Connector with clamps Condensate Drain Pipe DN32 In apartment buildings the direct ...

Page 35: ...omposite pipe 16 mm VDMI 0010 Adaptor pipe DN32 2 It also lends itself to the use of our preformed siphon WARNING Drive height A must be significantly larger than obstacle height B be VDMI 0015 Condensate set siphon with separating agent VDTP 0050 Alu composite pipe 16 mm VDMI 0010 Adaptor pipe DN32 3 Even if yourself have formed a siphon with the aluminium pipe minimum height 5 cm during the subs...

Page 36: ...umn and increases in still wet new buildings about 1 to 10 liters per day WARNING Make sure that there is no risk of falling icicles or freezing condensate on the floor 1 If you cannot connect the condensate drain first cut the hose and then stow it safely 2 Seal the remaining opening in the BOX with sealing tape airtight WARNING Never remove the closing plug from the wall box ...

Page 37: ...ry work the wall box if present is sawed off flush with the outer wall or with the outer insulation Note Do not cut the outside cap red 2 Remove the protective cover from the outside cap after all plaster and painting work is done 3 The outside protective cap can now be removed ...

Page 38: ...od for wall thicknesses of less than 40 cm 5 Install telescoping adapter flush with stucco Use water prove sealant as shown To fix you can screw the 2 pieces 3 mm countersunk 6 Seal the gap between the wall box and the telescoping adapter air and water prove ATTENTION Only use sealants approved for ventilation systems such as Ottocoll M500 or similar 45 53 cm 35 45 cm 32 35 cm ...

Page 39: ...prove to the required level with the enclosed sealing tape 8 The standard separating plate is pre assembled for wall thicknesses including stucco of up to 44 cm 32 44 cm 9 Attach extension for the separating plate at the inner position in case existing wall thickness including stucco is between 44 cm and 49 cm 44 49 cm ...

Page 40: ...over 53 cm The part number is FA00 2003 49 53 cm 11 When installing the metal outside air divider make sure that the metal lip of the outside air divider seals properly against the interior air stream divider 12 The metal outside air divider is attached to the telescoping adapter via 6 metal screws ATTENTION The upper edge of the metal sheet must be waterproof connected to the plaster If the plast...

Page 41: ...Installation Bare Brickwork Set 39 I 13 Hook in the outside hood and attach with 2 M4 raised head screws Note Please see part Service I Installation Unit for installation of the freeAir 100 ...

Page 42: ...use a pen or the condensate seal lifter as an aid The freeAir 100 will work reliably and to the satisfaction of the users then 1st Room Extract m3 h In case of 2nd Room Extract option 4th flap this will allow the user to deactivate the hourly switch of extract air from 2nd to1st room This makes sense in case your freeAir 100 is installed inside e g a closet Note The deactivation is possible only w...

Page 43: ...er Cooling C A special feature of your freeAir 100 is the active summer cooling In the warm season the device automatically activates a bypass in order to mostly at night cool down rooms with fresh outside air The amount of air will be increased if necessary Select your desired temperature for the supply air room Room Area m2 Enter here the number of square meters to be ventilated Please factor in...

Page 44: ...over or the front cover with the color of your choice interior paint or lacquer 2 Carefully slide your device onto the front plate Then attach the front plate with 4 counter sunk 4 x 20 wood screws and if intended attach the two included M3 screws for grounding of the front panel DANGER A missing grounding screw in the front plate can cause injury by electrical shock ...

Page 45: ...f the premium cover glue the enclosed two sound insulation pads above and below the wall box flush and straight Notes The recesses in the pads are showing towards the wall box The arrow at the bottom serves as a marker when you mount the premium cover 3 After inserting the device the cover is inserted into the four detent plates and pressed against the wall Notes The air outlet must not be install...

Page 46: ... 1 Slide the air outlet into the device Note The air outlet is not mounted when using the premium cover 2 Attach the metal sheet using two M3x5 raised head screws Notes The air outlet directs the supplied air downwards Air direction can be changed by adjusting the air paddles Air outlets guiding air horizontal into the room are available as an extra ...

Page 47: ...ree flow of condensate round brass porthole behind Before replacing the unit use the included silicone lubricant and apply a thin film to the seal at the leading edge of the wall box and at the gasket so the device slides easily into the wall box 3 Support the appliance with your right hand in front and bottom and slide it straight into the box Slide by pressing the front panel on the unit until i...

Page 48: ...Air Connect software to check the displayed readings Wait a few minutes for the both filter lights to go from blinking to staedy green Then you can be sure that the pressure losses in the ventilation ducts are low enough 3 If desired you can also activate the WiFi function and or bluHome function of your freeAir 100 here Note The WiFi function is available from software version 2 02 and higher upd...

Page 49: ...o safety and use of the freeAir 100 in part General G Device Test After correct installation turn the freeAir 100 on and wait a few minutes while the device executes a test routine Please also see section I Installation part Device Test Connect Software For control of device functions for any update or to activate the WiFi function we recommend Laptop Windows 7 8 or 10 USB cable A plug to mini B p...

Page 50: ...t exchanger Therefore do not place the unit onto the front as water may enter the control 2 Push the two metal flaps apart and remove the dirty supply filter Please only use original bluMartin filters Note Class ePM1 filters will work four times longer if you follow the AIR FLOW arrow 3 Pull the extract filter out of the side of the device and insert a new original bluMartin filter in the correct ...

Page 51: ...your right hand in front and bottom and slide it straight into the box Slide by pressing the front panel on the unit until it stops Note The device will only be operational if seated completely inside the wall box if necessary beat with your hand on the front panel 6 To reset the filter hour counter shortly change into Service mode To do that turn first the device off wait till all LEDs are off Pu...

Page 52: ...s Selecting the Service Operation will reset the filter hour counter to zero After switching the device off and back on all functions will be restored to Comfort or Dehumitification operation Prolonged holding of the Button will launch Test Operation the upper middle as well as the lower blue LEDs will be on In Service Operation some functions such as defrost are not available Therefore this opera...

Page 53: ...is not displayed until after 3 days This error message can also be triggered by other air flow obstructions such as under dimensioned opening between supply and extract air or DIP switch setting for extract air is set too high WiFi The red LED will appear continuously if the WiFi of the freeAir has been activated using the freeAir Connect USB but is not connected to the local WiFi router This may ...

Page 54: ...e 80 C The device will power down and close air flaps Control Error The device will power down and close air flaps Red LED is illuminated yellow LED will flash By pushing the Button the following described error causes are indicated Note Error messages will be erased by switching the device off and back on at the main power switch Piiep Piiep Piiep Piep Piep Piep Piep Piep Piep ...

Page 55: ... change is only required when red LED is on by itself 2 Push and hold Button 3 Cause of error display CO2 Sensor Temp Sensor Outside Air Temp Sensor Exhaust Air ______________________ __ __ __ __ __ __ ______________________ __ __ __ __ __ __ ______________________ __ __ __ __ __ __ ...

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Page 57: ...r can t be cleared Indicate error cause as well as the freeAir 100 serial number Note Returning the device has to be coordinated with your service partner The device has to be shipped using the appropriate packaging __ __ __ __ __ __ ______________________ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ______________________ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ______________________ __ __ __ __ __ __ ...

Page 58: ...ion is active Service operation is activated by pushing and holding the Button while the device is switched on This can happen by accident or because of a mechanical jamming Uninstall the front cover and free the Button Leave Service operation by switching the device off and back on DIP Switches Check to see whether a 2nd Room Extract connection had been selected even though the device is not equi...

Page 59: ...Service S 57 For troubleshooting visit the website www bluMartin de freeair support ...

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