Inspection, maintenance and repair 10
0020159949_07 recoVAIR Installation and maintenance instructions
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If you require spare parts for maintenance or repair
work, use only the spare parts that are permitted for the
product.
10.2
Replacing the mains connection line
If the product's mains connection line is damaged, you must
replace it with a special supply line that is available from the
manufacturer or their Customer Service department.
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Only use Vaillant genuine spare parts.
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Replace the defective mains connection line.
10.3
Carrying out maintenance work
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Carry out all maintenance work during the annual inspec-
tion/maintenance.
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Observe the maintenance messages that are displayed.
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Temporarily decommission the product before carrying
out any maintenance work. (
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Page 17)
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After all maintenance work has been carried out, start up
the product again. (
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Page 12)
10.3.1 Caring for the product
Caution.
Risk of material damage caused by un-
suitable cleaning agents.
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Do not use sprays, scouring agents, de-
tergents, solvents or cleaning agents that
contain chlorine.
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Clean the casing with a damp cloth and a little solvent-
free soap.
10.3.2 Cleaning the supply and exhaust air valves
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Clean the supply and exhaust air valves in the living
areas (
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Instructions for valves).
10.3.3 Cleaning the fan
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Clean the fan.
10.3.4 Cleaning the heat exchanger, condensate
siphon, condensate discharge pipe and
condensate tray
1.
Open the product. (
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Page 10)
2.
Undo and remove the heat exchanger cover.
Caution.
Risk of material damage to the heat ex-
changer caused by incorrect handling.
If your hands or any objects come into direct
contact with the fins, the heat exchanger may
be damaged.
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Use the pull-out strip to pull the heat ex-
changer out of the product.
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Do not touch the fins.
3.
Use the pull-out strip to remove the heat exchanger
from the guide rails in the product.
4.
Only clean the heat exchanger with clean water and
allow the heat exchanger to dry.
Note
Wear gloves and avoid contact with the skin
and eyes.
5.
Unscrew the condensate siphon from the product.
6.
If they are dirty, clean the condensate discharge pipe,
the condensate tray and the condensate siphon.
7.
Secure the condensate siphon to the product.
(
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Page 8)
8.
Place the heat exchanger in the guide rails and slide
the heat exchanger back into the product.
9.
Place the cover on the heat exchanger and tightly
screw in the cover.
10. Close the product. (
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Page 10)
10.3.5 Cleaning the frost protection element
1.
Open the product. (
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Page 10)
Caution.
Risk of material damage caused by incor-
rect cleaning.
Water and other liquids may damage the frost
protection element.
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Use only a vacuum cleaner to clean the
frost protection element.
2.
Clean the frost protection element.
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Vacuum cleaner
3.
Close the product. (
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Page 10)
10.3.6 Maintaining the filters
Removing the filters
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2
1
4
1.
Remove the front flap
(4)
by pushing the recessed
handle.
2.
Pull out both of the filter plugs
(3)
.
3.
Pull the outdoor air filter
(1)
and the exhaust-air filter
(2)
out of the product.
