Ventam 85 Installation & Commissioning Instructions Download Page 4

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System Commissioning

 

11.1  Confirm  that  the  cables  to  the  gas  proving  valve  are  terminated  correctly.    

Incorrect terminations will cause system and valve damage. 

 

11.2  Deleted 
 
11.3  Ensure all emergency stop buttons are reset. 
 
11.4   Turn on all interlocked fan(s

) Increase fan speeds until panel indicates “Fan(s) On”. 

   

Panel should indicate “Fan(s) on”. 

 

11.5   Switch power off and then back on again to each interlocked fan in turn 

 

Panel should indicate “Fan(s) off”  and then “Fan(s) on” for each fan in turn.   
Note that it will take up to thirty seconds for the Fan(s) off light to come on due to the time it 
takes for the fan to stop turning! 

11.6  Ensure fan(s) are on

 

and increase fan speed to the level required to indicate “Fan(s) On”. 

  Depress emergency stop button on the front of panel 

– panel will indicate “Emergency Stop”. 

  Re-set emergency stop button on the front of panel. 

 

11.7  Testing additional emergency Stop buttons.

 

  Ensure fan(s) are on

 

and increase fan speed to the level required to indicate “Fan(s) On”. 

  Depress additional emergency stop button 

– panel will indicate “Emergency Stop”. 

  Re-set additional emergency stop button on the front of panel. 
  Repeat step 11.7 for each additional emergency stop button fitted. 

 

12.0  Gas Proving 

–  check that gas cannot come on if fans are off 

Turn off one of the fans - 

“Fan(s) off” lamp and “Gas Off” lamp  will be lit. 

Operat

e the “Gas Power Switch”   by switching it to the right.. 

Depress the “Start Gas Proving” button and keep button depressed for thirty seconds. 
THE GAS ON PANEL LIGHT SHOULD NOT COME ON WHILE ANY FAN IS OFF. 
 

13.0  Gas Proving  

  Ensure Fan(s) On light is on. 
 

Ensure gas supply to valve is turned on

  Ensure all gas appliances are isolated. 
 

Operate the “Gas Power Switch”   by switching it to the right. 

 

Depress the “Start Gas Proving” button and keep button depressed until the “Gas On” panel 
light comes on. 
NOTE 

–  IF  IT  TAKES  LONGER  THAN  ONE  MINUTE  FOR  THE  “GAS  ON”  LIGHT  TO 

COME  ON,CHECK  THAT  ALL  VALVES  ARE  CLOSED  AND  THAT  PIPE-WORK  IS  FREE 
FROM LEAKS. 

 

When “Gas On” light is lit purge air from the system and commission appliances.  

  Turn off all gas appliances and close all appliance isolation valves. 

 

14.1  Gas Proving  

 

“Gas On” light should still be lit. 

 

Turn off  all gas appliances. 

  Turn off one of the fans 

– “Fans Off”  AND  “Gas Off”  light should be lit on panel. 

Summary of Contents for 85

Page 1: ...e the main gas isolation valve has opened if the gas pressure subsequently falls below a pre set level 60 of line pressure or a fan is turned off the main gas valve will close Each time a fan is turned off OR an emergency stop is depressed OR the line gas pressure falls too low the system MUST BE GAS PROVED AGAIN 3 Ventam 85 Interlock Panel Location Install the Ventam 85 Interlock Panel adjacent t...

Page 2: ...ressure switch unit to the ductwork connector Pressure switch tubing must slope down continuously from the pressure switch to the ductwork to allow condensate to naturally drain from the pipe work to prevent blockages occurring Twists loops and kinks are not permitted in the pressure switch tubing The pressure switch unit location must allow 600mm clearance to the front and 150mm below for access ...

Page 3: ...l Install cables to suit the valve size between the Ventam 85 Control Panel and the Gas Valve Re set the Emergency Stop on the Control Panel by turning the button in the direction of the arrows on the button Ensure it is safe to start fan s Check all panel terminations are secure Use the correct tool and do not over tighten Ensure that the following factory installed terminal links are fitted if n...

Page 4: ...gency stop button panel will indicate Emergency Stop Re set additional emergency stop button on the front of panel Repeat step 11 7 for each additional emergency stop button fitted 12 0 Gas Proving check that gas cannot come on if fans are off Turn off one of the fans Fan s off lamp and Gas Off lamp will be lit Operate the Gas Power Switch by switching it to the right Depress the Start Gas Proving...

Page 5: ... the fan will run and this will prevent user problems and premature fan failure A typical installation requires that the fresh air supply flow is at 85 of the extraction air flow and this can be allowed for in fan pressure switch adjustments to control minimum 14 4 Using a current monitor to monitor the fan s A current monitor may be used instead of a fan pressure switch to check that the fan is o...

Page 6: ...w Sensor Status signal Air Flow 240vac signal to Isolation valve Plastic tubing Fan Extract fan isolator or speed controller Gas proving Valve Gas Flow Extract Duct VENTAM 85 CONTROL SYSTEM Air Flow pressure switch mounted adjacent to each fan Com N O ve ...

Page 7: ...x outlet plate adj to valve 6 Panel provides a switched 240Vac supply to operate the gas isolation valve 7 Panel should be mounted in an accessible position approx 1 6m AFFL One line diagram for electrical first fix Note 6 Note 2 Note 3 Note 3 Supply Air Fan Flow Sensor next to fan Canopy Extract Air Fan Flow Sensor next to fan Ventam Systems Ltd Unit D4 Seedbed Business Centre Vanguard Way Shoebu...

Page 8: ...rminals 3 Terminal 20 MUST NOT BE USED 4 Dungs gas pressure switch connections Terminal 2 normally open terminal 3 Common 5 Please phone 01702 382 307 if assistance is required L N E Incoming panel supply 240volt ac 2 3 N O C EXTRACT FAN PRESSURE SWITCH 2 3 N O C INLET FAN PRESSURE SWITCH ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON 3 2 C N O E GAS VALVE PRESSURE SWITCH E N L MAIN GAS VALVE 1 2 L N E GAS BYPA...

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