User manual

The purpose of this manual is to help you with the use of your unit. Section 2 (How to
Operate the Unit Using Controls) shows you how you can operate the unit in no time.
Section 3 deals with maintenance and explains how to maintain the unit to ensure maximum
operation and performance. In the other sections, for example Troubleshooting, you will
learn how to solve minor problems (Section 4); plus other important information which we
urge you to read.
In simplifying explanations, all drawings (figures) in this manual show the unit installed in
the “normal” position. However, please note that your unit can be installed in either the
“normal” or “reverse” (upside down) position. Several models are described in this
publication. Some details of your unit may be slightly different than the ones shown, as the
illustrations are typical ones.
We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this manual and/or the unit, and
we would appreciate hearing your comments on ways to better serve you. Please forward
all correspondence to us at the address indicated on the product’s registration card included
with this manual.
This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information:
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction.
Finally, we want to congratulate you on your purchase of this excellent unit which will allow
you and your family to enjoy fresh air throughout your home for years to come!
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL/PRODUCT
CAUTION
Some activities create dust or vapors which may damage your unit. You must
therefore turn off and unplug your unit in the following situations:
• major renovation work • sanding (e.g. gypsum joints, etc.)
• housing construction • varnishing
During very heavy snowstorms, the unit should also be turned off to avoid problems
caused by snow entering the unit, even if it is equipped with an anti-gust intake hood.
WARNING
Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious personal
injuries including possibility of death.
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CAUTION
Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, may severely damage the unit and/or
its components.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIR
In order to ensure your ventilation unit remains in good working condition, you must use
Venmar Ventilation Inc. genuine replacement parts only. The Venmar Ventilation Inc. genuine
replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply
with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety. Any
third party replacement part used may cause serious damage and drastically reduce the
performance level of your unit, which will result in premature failing. Also, Venmar Ventilation Inc.
recommends to contact a certified service depot for all replacement parts and repairs.