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L2000782 Installation guide for DucoBox Energy Comfort (Revision B.1 | 25.03.2020)
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Regulations and safety
instructions
a) The installer is responsible for
installing and commissioning the
unit.
b) Do not install this product in areas
where the following are present or
could occur:
• Excessively fatty atmosphere�
• Corrosive or flammable gases, liquids or fumes�
• Room air temperature above 40 °C or below -5
°C�
• Relative humidity higher than 90% or outdoors�
• Obstacles that prevent access to or the removal
of the fan unit�
• Bends in the ducts immediately upstream of the
fan unit�
• The DucoBox Energy Comfort must not be
connected to a (motorless) extractor hood/fan or
tumble dryer�
c) General and specific safety
instructions
Take care to ensure that the electrical supply is a 230
V, single-phase earthed, 50/60 Hz, AC system� The
device must be connected to an earthed and fused
wall socket�
Secure the unit, preferably in an enclosed space,
using the correct screws and mounting bracket, to
a wall or using a mounting plinth on a floor with
adequate load-bearing capacity�
The fan unit can only be used with the appropriate
Duco accessories and user control(s)�
The installer must ensure that the fan unit is positio-
ned at least 3 m away from a flue pipe�
The unit must not be used in locations where it could
be subjected to direct water spraying�
Certain situations may require the use of acoustic
insulation materials�
Check that the unit is complete and undamaged
when you take it out of the packaging� If you have any
doubt about this, please contact Duco / your Duco
sales outlet�
Electrical equipment should be handled with care
• Never touch the unit with wet hands�
• Never touch the device when barefoot�
Do not use the unit in the presence of flammable or
volatile substances such as alcohol, insecticides,
petrol etc�
Make sure that the electrical system to which the
unit is connected complies with the stipulated
conditions�
Do not expose the unit to the elements�
Do not place any objects on the unit�
Do not use the unit as an extractor for water heaters,
heating systems, etc�
Ensure that the unit discharges into a single exhaust
duct that is suitable and installed for the purpose
and exhausts outdoors�
Ensure that the electrical circuit is not damaged�
Replace both filters in the unit every 6 months at
most, this ensures that the unit is always protected
against contamination and that the air being drawn
in is healthy in all cases�
Always adhere to the safety instructions in the
manual when installing the device� Failure to adhere
to these safety instructions, warnings, notes and
instructions could result in damage to the DucoBox
Energy Comfort or in personal injury for which Duco
NV cannot be held liable�
The DucoBox Energy Comfort requires to be installed
in accordance with the general and locally applicable
construction, safety and installation regulations of
the local authority and other agencies�
Only an accredited installer is permitted to install,
connect and commission the DucoBox Energy Com-
fort, as set out in this manual�
Keep the manual close to your unit�
Maintenance instructions must be followed closely in
order to avoid damage and/or wear�
It is recommended that a maintenance contract be
taken out to ensure the unit is regularly inspected
and cleaned� The device must be fitted in a touch-sa-
fe manner� This means, among other things, that
under normal operating conditions no-one can reach
moving or electrically live parts of the fan without
intending to do so for operations such as:
• Taking off the cover�
• Taking the motor module out of the fan after
removing the cover�
• Disconnecting a duct or control valve from the
connection opening during normal operation�
It must not be possible to touch the fan by hand�
Ducting must therefore always be connected to the
DucoBox Energy Comfort before it is put into opera-
tion� At least 900 mm of ducting must therefore be
connected to the unit�
The DucoBox Energy Comfort satisfies the legal
requirements imposed on electrical equipment�
Always ensure that before work begins, the device
is isolated from the power supply by removing the
power cord from the wall socket or by switching off
the fuse� (Use a measuring instrument to check that
this is actually the case!)
Use suitable / appropriate tools to work on the unit�
Use the unit only for applications for which it has
been designed as stated in this manual�
The ventilation unit is required to operate continuo-
usly, i�e� the DucoBox Energy Comfort must never be
switched off� (legal requirement under NBN D50-001)
Electronic components in the ventilation unit may
be live� In the event of a fault, contact a professional
installer and only have repairs carried out by expert
personnel�
This unit is not intended for use by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or who lack experience or know-how,
unless they are supervised or have been given
instructions on the use of the unit by a person who is
responsible for their safety� Children must be super-
vised to ensure that they do not play with the unit�
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, after-sales support or individuals
with comparable qualifications in order to prevent
any hazard�
The user is responsible for safely removing the
ventilation unit at the end of its useful life, in accor-
dance with locally applicable laws or regulations� You
can also take the unit to a collection point for used
electrical equipment�
The unit is only suitable for housing construction and
not for industrial use, such as swimming pools and
saunas�
When handling electronics, always take measures to
inhibit ESD, such as wearing an earthed wristband�
Modifications to the unit or to specifications stated in
this document are not permitted�
Do not pull on the cord to remove the plug from the
socket�
Always refer to the installer of your combustion
appliance to establish whether there is a risk of flue
gas ingress into the dwelling�
Check that the voltage shown on the nameplates
matches the local mains voltage before connecting
the device� You will find the nameplate on top of the
unit�
