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© MINOTAIR Ventilation Inc. - www.minotair.com
(PENTACARE-V12-OWNER'S MANUAL-2019-Rev-014)
M
AINTENANCE
The MINOTAIR is a powerful device, but it requires a certain amount of maintenance on a
regular basis. Regular maintenance of this device will ensure optimal and worry-free
working conditions. Furthermore, failure to perform this maintenance will render the
device’s warranty null and void.
Please do not neglect the maintenance of your MINOTAIR.
Frequency
What to do?
Monthly
•
Inspect the air intake and outlet grilles located outside and remove any
clogging if necessary (leaves, dust, snow, etc.).
•
Inspect the condensate drain and clean if needed.
Every 3
months
•
Replace filters with filters designed for the MINOTAIR
Every 12
months
•
Change HEPA filter, if applicable
•
Clean humidifier according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, if applic
able.
•
Replace the filter cartridge on the humidifier’s water line, if applicable.
When
needed, at
least every
12 months
•
Disinfect the condensate pan. To do so:
1.
Shut off power from the MINOTAIR by closing the circuit breaker or the circuit
switch.
2.
Using a vice grip, squeeze the flexible condensate pipe at its lowest point to
prevent dripping into the floor drain. Do not squeeze too strongly, as it could
damage the pipe wall.
3.
Access the motorized damper (Figure 3).
You can take this opportunity to
vacuum the interior by being careful not to damage the wires and sensors.
4.
Remove the orange plug located on the motorized damper compartment
floor
(“R“
component in Figure 2).
5.
Prepare 4 liters (1 gal) of bleach solution diluted in three parts cold water
(1 liter bleach in 3 liters water = 4 liters).
WARNING
: Use gloves and wear goggles to handle this solution. Bleach can
irritate the skin and discolor clothes.
6.
Carefully pour the bleach solution into the motorized damper compartment.
The solution will pour into the hole where you pulled the plug earlier.
NOTE
: Aluminum tarnishes when in contact with bleach. This will not affect
the operation and durability of the device in any way.
7.
Leave the solution in the condensate pan for approximately 20 minutes.
8.
Remove the vice grip and carefully pour 4 liters (1 gal) of additional cold
water into the motorized damper compartment.
9.
Put back the plug on the motorized damper compartment floor.
10.
Close the Main Access Panel and restart the unit.
