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7. M
AINTENANCE
WARNING
We take great care to keep sharp edges to a minimum, but please be careful
when handling components.
!
Regular maintenance should be performed every 3 months.
B
Set the wall control to 80% (FAE125M or VFAE125M units only).
C
Remove both door lower screws
no. 8-32 x 1” (
A
) and set aside.
Open and lift out the door (
B
).
D
Slide out the filter and vacuum to remove most of the dust. Wash with a mixture of warm
water and mild soap. You may add bleach if you wish to disinfect (one tablespoon per
gallon).
Rinse thoroughly. Shake filter to remove excess water and let dry.
NOTE: Washing the filter in the top tray of the dishwasher is possible, but the aluminum
frame might tarnish.
E
Slide out and wash the heat recovery core.
Let it soak in a mixture of cold or lukewarm water and
mild soap (dishwashing liquid). Rinse thoroughly. Shake
the core to remove excess water and let it dry.
F
Clean the condensation tray with a damp cloth.
G
Reinstall the heat recovery core and the filter. Reinstall the door by reversing operations in
step
C
.
H
Check the exterior air intake hood:
• Make sure there are no leaves, twigs, ice or snow that could be drawn into the vent.
• Clean if necessary.
I
Set the wall control to its previous position (FAE125M and VFAE125M units only).
CAUTION
The heat recovery core must be handled with care.
CAUTION
Even a partial blocking of this air vent could cause the unit to malfunction.
A
B
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