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USER GUIDE
MAIN AND AUXILIARY
WALL CONTROLS
22006 rev. 03
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Although all main controls have their own characteristics, they share some common modes,
such as ventilation in low speed, ventilation in high speed, etc. Following are what we suggest
regarding the use of operating modes of you main wall control:
Low speed ventilation: For normal daily operation.
High speed ventilation: Use occasionaly, when excess pollutants and humidity are produced
(parties, odors, smoke, etc.)
Recirculation: Select this mode when you deem the inside air is too dry in heating
season, or too humid during cooling season. In this mode, the unit
stops exchanging with the outdoors and recirculates indoor air.
Intermittent: Select this mode when you are away for a few days, or when you
(also called 20 min/h) deem the indoor air is too dry in heating season, or too humid during
cooling season. In this mode, the unit is OFF for 40 minutes per hour
and ventilates at minimum speed the remaining 20 minutes of the
hour.
Dehumidistat An air exchanger is not a dehumidifier, neither a humidifier, but it can
exhaust excess humidity produced by human activities such as
showers, cooking, parties, etc. During the heating season, air from
outdoors is drier than indoor air; when enabling the dehumidistat, if
the relative humidity (RH) in the house exceeds the RH setting
chosen, the ventilation unit will exchange in high speed until the
target indoor RH setting is reached. Select a target RH between 30%
and 55%. When outdoor relative humidity is high (e.g. in summer),
turn off the dehumidistat.
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2. MAIN CONTROLS
2.1 ALTITUDE/PLATINUM
MODE
PREF
VC0100
W
ALL CONTROL KEYS AND INDICATORS
MODE
PREF
SET
SMART
Press this key to select whether Ventilation mode (air exchange with
the outdoors), Recirculation mode (air recirculation within the house) or
Program mode (the operation of the ventilation unit is customized by the
user. Refer to HOW TO SET PERIODS FOR PROGRAM MODE section).
MODE
PREF
Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to access Preference setting menu.
3 SEC.
OR
8 SEC.
SET
SMART
Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to access setting periods
for Program Mode.
Press this key to confirm the chosen option and go to the following
setting.
Press this key to enable and disable the SMART mode.
The SMART mode uses indoor relative humidity level, outdoor
temperature, and minimum and maximum outdoor temperature
chosen values to manage the air exchange with the outdoors, in
order to enhance comfort in the house.
MODE/PREF KEY
ARROW KEYS
Use the arrow keys to:
• Select ventilation and recirculation speeds.
• Review the programmed periods.
• Select Preference and Program values.
Press on Up arrow key for 8 seconds to display interior
relative humidity level (in percentage).
SET KEY
SMART KEY
POWER INDICATOR
This indicator illuminates when the control powered on.
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2. MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
SET
MODE
PREF
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2.1 ALTITUDE/PLATINUM (CONT’D)
WALL CONTROL KEYS AND INDICATORS (CONT’D)
FILTER MAINTENANCE INDICATOR
This indicator illuminates when it is time to perform the ventilation
unit filter maintenance (refer to the ventilation unit user guide).
Once the filter maintenance is done, reset the filter maintenance
indicator as follow:
Press simultaneously on both MODE/PREF key and
SET key for 5 seconds to turn off the filter
maintenance indicator light.
HOW TO SET PREFERENCES
In order to benefit from all of the features of your wall control, the preferences must be set.
Table below shows all available settings.
SETTING AVAILABLE VALUES DEFAULT OPTION
CURRENT DAY MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT /SUN MON
HOUR DISPLAY 12:00
CURRENT HOUR FROM 0 TO 12 OR 24 12
CURRENT MINUTE FROM 00 TO 59 00
TEMPERATURE UNIT °C OR °F °C
I
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
MINIMUM OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
FOR
MAXIMUM OUTDOOR
TEMPERATURE
FOR
IN PROG OR SMART MODE, THESE LIMIT VALUES ALLOW TO STOP AIR EXCHANGE WITH
THE OUTDOORS FOR BETTER COMFORT IN THE HOUSE.
BACKLIGHT COLOR BLUE OR GREEN BLUE
BACKLIGHT DISPLAY AUTO OR ON AUTO
AUTO: BACKLIGHT ACTIVATED 10 SECONDS WHEN ANY KEY IS PRESSED.
ON: BACKLIGHT ALWAYS ON.
OFF MODE FOR
INTERMITTENT MODE
A
(OFF, RECIRCULATION ON LOW SPEED OR RECIRCULATION ON HIGH SPEED).
NOTE: RECIRCULATION ON LOW SPEED IS NOT AVAILABLE TO SOME EARLIER VENTILATION
UNIT MODELS. REFER TO COMPABILITY CHART INCLUDED WITH WALL CONTROL.
NSIDE
AIR EXCHANGE
AIR EXCHANGE
VENTILATION/LOW SPEED RECIRC.,
V
ENTILATION/HIGH SPEED RECIRC.,
FTER A VENTILATION PERIOD, DETERMINES THE SECOND PART OF THE CYCLE
AM
OR 24:00 12:00
PM PM
ON OR OFF ON
-40°C TO 0°C
OR
-40°F TO 32°F
1°C TO 40°C
OR
33°F TO 104°F
V
OR VENTILATION/OFF
4
-25°C
OR
-13°F
27°C
OR
81°F
ENTILATION/OFF
AM
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2. MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
2.1 ALTITUDE/PLATINUM (CONT’D)
SETTING PREFERENCES PROCEDURE
NOTE: While setting Preferences, the corresponding setting value flashes (e.g.: while setting
current hour, hour is flashing).
MODE
PREF
3 SEC.
MODE
PREF
SET
Press and hold MODE/PREF key for 3 seconds to access
the setting menu.
The software version will flash on
screen alternally (2 set of digits).
SET
SMART
Press SET key to start setting.
The current day will be the first
setting to be made: MON (for
Monday) will flash on screen.
MODE
SET
SMART
PREF
OR
SET
Use the arrow keys to select value.
Press SET key to confirm the selected
preference and go to next setting.
NOTE: You can exit Preferences setting by pressing on MODE/PREF for 3 seconds any time
in the process, or wait 60 seconds. The modified values will be kept in memory.
P
OWER FAILURE
After a power failure a booting sequence will occur, then the wall control returns to its original
settings. However, if the power failure duration is more than 4 hours, the wall control looses
only its day and time settings memory (these must be reprogrammed). The rest of the
preferences and settings is kept in permanent memory.
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2. MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
2.1 ALTITUDE/PLATINUM (CONT’D)
HOW TO SET PERIODS FOR PROGRAM MODE
The Program Mode allows the user to customize the operation of his/her ventilation unit, for
week and weekend days. All days are divided in 4 periods. The periods starting hour and
ventilation speed are factory set (see below).
PERIOD STARTING HOUR MODE
PERIOD 1 (MORNING) 6:00 AM MIN
PERIOD 2 (DAY) 9:00 AM 20 MIN/H
PERIOD 3 (EVENING) 5:00 PM MIN
PERIOD 4 (NIGHT) 11:00 PM 20 MIN/H
TO CHANGE THESE VALUES:
DAILY PERIODS DEFAULT SETTINGS
SET
3 SEC.
MODE
PREF
OR
SET
Press SET key for 3 seconds.
PROG (for Program) will appear on screen and week
days will flash.
NOTE: If the week days were the first to be set, the
weekend days will appear on screen; but if the
weekend days were the first to be set, then the
SET
SMART
week days will appear on screen.
Use the arrow keys to select between week days or
weekend days.
Press SET key to confirm the choice and go to setting
daily period 1.
Period 1 will appear on screen and hour display will flash.
MODE
PREF
OR
SET
SMART
Use the arrow keys to select the period starting hour.
NOTE: Time changes by 15-minute increments.
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2. MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
2.1 ALTITUDE/PLATINUM (CONT’D)
HOW TO SET PERIODS FOR PROGRAM MODE (CONT’D)
SET
MODE
SET
PREF
SMART
OR
SET
Period 2 will appear on screen and hour display will flash. Proceed as for Period 1 for all daily
periods. Once the ventilation speed or type for Daily Period 4 has been selected:
SET
Press SET key to confirm the choice and go to select the
ventilation speed or type.
Ventilation speeds and type will flash.
Use the arrow keys to select the ventilation speed or
type.
Press SET key to confirm the choice and go to setting
Daily Period 2.
Press SET key to confirm and go to weekend days.
Weekend days and period 1 will appear on screen and
hour will flash.
MODE
SET
PREF
Set weekend days periods as for week days.
SMART
TO EXIT SETTING PERIODS
SET
3 SEC.
Press SET key for 3 seconds.
ALTITUDE AND PLATINUM RESET PROCEDURE
The wall control must be reset if it was previously connected
to another ventilation unit. To perform the reset:
Press simultaneously on both arrow keys for 8 seconds.
Unplug the ventilation unit for 30 seconds.
Plug back the ventilation unit in power source.
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2.2 DECO-TOUCH
OR
OR
VC0153
If the backlight is not illuminated, the first UP or DOWN arrow button pressed
will turn on the backlight. The backlight remains illuminated for 10 seconds after
the last button is pressed (no matter the button).
Press on OK button to enable or disable the dehumidistat override and to
confirm settings.
To change the operation mode of the ventilation unit, press the UP or DOWN
arrow button. Operating mode label will then scroll up or down on LCD screen.
BACKLIGHT
OK BUTTON
OPERATING MODES
OFF
Put the unit on stand-by mode, so it will only respond to auxiliairy controls
(if present). On LCD screen, only the House is visible showing the control is
powered on. This is the factory default mode.
RECIRC
Air is recirculated inside the house.
NOTE: Recirculation is not available on some ventilation unit models (refer to
compability chart included with Deco-Touch wall control).
20 MIN/H
The ventilation unit exchanges air intermittently on a one hour cycle as follows:
OFF for 40 min. (or recirculation* for 40 min., see page 11) and then exchange
air during 20 min. on low speed. Repeat cycle after the 20 min. of air exchange.
* Recirculation is not available on some ventilation unit models (refer to
compability chart included with Deco-Touch wall control).
MIN
Air is exchanged with the outdoors on low speed.
MAX
Air is exchanged with the outdoors on high speed.
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2. MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
2.2 DECO-TOUCH (CONT’D)
DEHUMIDISTAT OVERRIDE SELECTION
To engage the humidity override, press OK. The actual indoor RH and the %HUM
label appear on LCD screen.
NOTE: If the actual RH is less than 20%, then the humidity indicator will display “LO”,
and if the actual RH is greater than 80%, then the humidity indicator will
display “HI”.
When the dehumidistat override is activated, the AUTO indicator will appear on
LCD screen to show that the actual mode is being overridden. Also, the relative
humidity appears (if it was not shown, see example at left). Once the target
humidity level is reached, the unit goes back into its original operating mode and
AUTO disappears from LCD screen.
NOTE: If the actual mode is MAX, only the relative humidity level appears on
screen, AUTO label will not appear.
To turn off the dehumidistat override, press OK again. The RH and %HUM display
will disappear from LCD screen.
POWER FAILURE
After a power failure, the wall control returns to its original operation mode. All settings are
kept in memory.
MAINTENANCE INDICATOR
The maintenance indicator is represented by an M in a
rounded triangle, at the top of the house (see at right). If this
indicator is flashing, perform the regular maintenance, and if
it is not flashing, perform the annual maintenance (refer to the
ventilation unit user guide).
Resetting Maintenance Indicator: Press simultaneously on both arrow buttons,
maintenance indicator will disappear from LCD screen.
AND
DECO-TOUCH RESET PROCEDURE
The wall control must be reset if it was previously connected to another ventilation unit. To
perform the reset:
Press simultaneously on DOWN arrow and OK buttons for 8 seconds.
Unplug the ventilation unit for 30 seconds.
Plug back the ventilation unit in power source.
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2. MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
2.2 DECO-TOUCH (CONT’D)
HOW TO SET THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY (RH) LEVEL AND CHOOSE BETWEEN OFF IN STANDBY
OR RECIRCULATION IN STANDBY
Setting the relative humidity level allows to select the maximum desired indoor humidity level
(in percentage). This value will be used to start the dehumidistat override (air exchange in
high speed).
OR
OR
3 sec.
Press and hold OK for 3 seconds to access the settings
menu. The backlight will be activated during all the
procedure.
The relative humidity arrow and value will flash
(default setting: 45%).
Use UP or DOWN arrow to change the value.
The value changes by 1% increments. Lower
value: 30%. Upper value: 55%. Still flashing.
Press OK button to accept the new value and go to
next settting.
NOTE: Steps described in dotted square are
not available to all units. Refer to
compability chart included with
Deco-Touch wall control.
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2. MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
2.2 DECO-TOUCH (CONT’D)
HOW TO SET THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY (RH) LEVEL AND CHOOSE BETWEEN OFF IN STANDBY
OR RECIRCULATION IN STANDBY (CONT’D)
The LCD screen will show one of these configurations:
OR
Two lines are flashing
to show that OFF¹ is
in standby (default
configuration setting).
OR
Recirculation arrows
are turning, rE
flashes and MIN label
appears to show that
RECIRCULATION on
low speed² is in standby.
OR
Recirculation arrows
are turning, rE flashes
and MAX label
appears to show that
RECIRCULATION on
high speed² is in standby.
Use UP or DOWN arrow to
see all 3 configurations.
Press OK button to accept
chosen configuration.
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LCD screen alterates
between the house
wth all arrows and
the house without
arrow. The numbers
under the house are
the software version
number.
Press OK button to quit
setting menu.
¹OFF IN STANDBY:
On 20 min/h mode, the ventilation unit is OFF during 40 minutes and exchanges air with the
outdoors on low speed during the remaining 20 minutes of the hour; this is the default value.
RECIRCULATION IN STANDBY:
On 20 min/h mode, the ventilation unit recirculates the indoor air for 40 minutes, on low speed
or high speed, according to the setting made. During the remaining 20 minutes of the hour,
the unit exchanges air with the outdoors on low speed.
NOTE: Recirculation in low speed is not available to all units. Refer to compability chart
included with Deco-Touch wall control.
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2. MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
2.3 SIMPLE-TOUCH
S-T
MAX
MIN
RECIRCULATION
VC0154
Push on the push button; the color of the indicator shows
the unit operating mode.
GREEN: Recirculation
YELLOW: Minimum speed ventilation
RED: High speed ventilation
NO LIGHT: Unit is OFF
After a power failure, the Simple-Touch wall control will be OFF.
2.4 LITE-TOUCH
L-T
MAX
MIN
INTERMITTENT
VC0155
Push on the push button; the color of the indicator shows
the unit operating mode.
GREEN: Intermittent
YELLOW: Minimum speed ventilation
RED: High speed ventilation
NO LIGHT: Unit is OFF
After a power failure, the Lite-Touch wall control will be OFF.
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2. MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
2.5 CONSTRUCTO AND BRONZE
C
°
5
F
°
41
E
OFF
N
O
Z
T
R
--5°C
O
F
23°F
M
O
C
-20°C
-4°F
OFF
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
X
0
1
X
/
X
9
8
X
X
#
CONSTRUCTO
VC0156
ADJUSTING AIR SUPPLY CONTROL
Use the slide switch to control air supply.
OFF
MIN MAX
H
U
E
M
R
I
O
D
M
20%
5°C
E
41°F
N
O
25%
Z
T
R
O
F
-5°C
M
30%
23°F
O
C
-20°C
L
E
D
I
S
M
U
S
H
-4°F
-30°C
-22°F
OFF
OFF
MIN MAX
MAX.
MIN.
Unit is OFF.
OFF
MAX.
MIN.
Minimum speed ventilation
OFF
MAX.
MIN.
OFF
Maximum speed ventilation.
MAX.
MIN.
(except if knob is set below
the click, see NOTE below).
NOTE: When “MIN” (minimum speed) is selected, if the knob is set below the click, the
unit will exchange on high speed with the outdoors until the desired humidity level has
been reached.
ADJUSTING DEHUMIDISTAT
Rotate knob to adjust humidity control.
H
U
E
M
R
I
O
D
X
X
X
X
X
#
0
1
/
9
8
N
O
Z
T
R
--5°C
O
F
23°F
M
O
C
-20°C
-4°F
C
°
5
F
°
41
E
M
L
E
D
I
S
M
U
S
H
-30°C
-22°F
Do not select a temperature below -20°C (-4°F). This could lead to excessive
dryness in the air causing discomfort for the occupants.
It is possible (and normal) to experience condensation on your windows when drastic
changes in temperature happen (for example: -5°C [23°F] to -20°C [-4°F]). In that case,
we suggest to wait a few days to allow the situation to stabilize.
1) Determine the humidity level in your
5°C
E
41°F
N
house (bring the knob counterclockwise
O
Z
T
to its maximum position, then bring it back
R
O
F
-5°C
M
clockwise slowly until you hear a “click”).
23°F
O
C
2) Set the knob to one line under this
-20°C
-4°F
temperature level or “click”.
CAUTION
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3. AUXILIARY CONTROLS
3.1 20/40/60 MINUTE PUSH BUTTON
VC0136
• Within 2 seconds, push one time for 20 minutes, two times for
40 minutes, or three times for 60 minutes air exchange on high speed.
Indicator then lights up.
• Every 5 seconds, the indicator light flashes one time to indicate a
20-minute selection, two times for a 40-minute and three times for a
60-minute selection.
• To stop activation, push one more time. Unit then returns to its to
previous setting.
After a power failure, the 20/40/60 minute push-button settings will be erased.
3.2 20-MINUTE LIGHTED PUSH BUTTON
VC0127
• Press once to activate air exchange on high speed for 20 minutes; the
indicator will light up.
NOTE: When this control is connected to some specific ventilation unit
models, its indicator may be flashing instead of being lit on
permanently during the 20-minute cycle; this situation is normal.
• To stop activation before the end of the 20-minute cycle, push one
more time. Unit then returns to its to previous setting.
After a power failure, the 20-minute cycle will be erased.
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3. AUXILIARY CONTROLS
3.3 DEHUMIDISTAT
H
E
V
U
I
T
M
A
I
D
L
E
IT
R
Y
%
O
F
F
20%
25%
DURING FALL, WINTER
AND SPRING, SET THE
DIAL ACCORDING TO
THE DESIRED MAXIMUM
INDOOR HUMIDITY LEVEL.
DURING SUMMER SET
THE DIAL TO THE
OFF POSITION.
VC0157
H
E
V
U
I
T
M
A
I
D
L
E
I
T
R
Y
%
20%
25%
30%
C
O
F
F
Rotate knob to the desired maximum indoor
70%
humidity level.
60%
E
O
N
O
M
Z
F
O
T
R
50%
40%
CAUTION
Do not select a humidity level below 30%. This could lead to excessive
dryness in the air causing discomfort for the occupants.
3.4 60-MINUTE MECHANICAL TIMER
70%
60%
30%
C
E
O
N
O
M
Z
F
O
T
R
50%
40%
VC0017
OFF
Turn
Past
HOLD
10
60
50
40
MINUTES
This control activates air exchange on high speed for periods varying
20
from 10 to 60 minutes.
30
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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the unit does not work properly, reset the unit by unplugging it for one minute and then
replug it. If it still not working properly, refer to table below.
CAUTION
If the ventilation unit is equipped with an integrated control, turn off this
control and wait until its LED is turned off before using a main wall control.
PROBLEM YOU SHOULD TRY THIS
1. The error code E1 is
displayed on Altitude,
Platinum or Deco-Touch wall
control screen.
2. The error code E3 is
displayed on Altitude,
Platinum or Deco-Touch wall
control screen.
3. The error code E4 is
displayed on Altitude or
Platinum wall control screen.
4. The error code E7 is
displayed on Deco-Touch
wall control screen.
5. There is no outdoor
temperature displayed on
Altitude or Platinum wall
control screen (only a line
appears
6. There is no outdoor
temperature displayed on
Altitude or Platinum wall
control screen (no line).
__).
• Check the compatibility with the ventilation unit (refer
to chart included with the control).
• Ensure that the color coded wires have been
connected to their appropriate place.
• Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged.
• Ensure the wires are correctly connected.
• Reset the wall control
(see Wall Control Reset Procedure below).
• Reset the wall control
(see Wall Control Reset Procedure below).
• Power supply problem between the unit and the wall
control. May be caused by wall control cable excess
length. Contact your installer.
NOTE: At its very start-up or after a power failure,
it takes some minutes before the outdoor
temperature appears on screen. The delay
duration depends on which operation mode
the wall control is set. The shortest delay is
obtained when the wall control is set on MIN or
MAX in VENT Mode.
• The outdoor temperature is not shown when the
ventilation unit is in recirculation mode, this is normal.
ALTITUDE AND PLATINUM RESET PROCEDURE
The wall control must be reset if it was previously connectedto another ventilation unit. To
perform the reset:
Press simultaneously on both arrow keys for 8 seconds.
Unplug the ventilation unit for 30 seconds.
Plug back the ventilation unit in power source.
DECO-TOUCH RESET PROCEDURE
The wall control must be reset if it was previously connected to another ventilation unit. To
perform the reset:
Press simultaneously on DOWN arrow and OK buttons for 8 seconds.
Unplug the ventilation unit for 30 seconds.
Plug back the ventilation unit in power source.
If the problem is not solved by the above, contact your installer.
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