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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
KUBIX™ HRV PLUS AND KUBIX™ ERV
These products earned the
ENERGY STAR®by meeting strict
energy efficiency guidelines set by
Natural Resources Canada and the
US EPA. They meet ENERGY STAR
requirements only when used in
Canada.
09175 rev. B
VB0143 VB0145
Model no. 44102
(with top ports)
Model no. 44112
(with top ports)
VB0144 VB0145
Model no. 44103
(with side ports)
Model no. 44113
(with side ports)
User Guide
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Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice! The operating principle of your Heat or
Energy Recovery Ventilator will give you personal comfort you have never known
before.
We have prepared this User Guide especially for you. Please read it carefully
to ensure you obtain full benefit from your unit. Over the coming months, you will
increasingly appreciate the feeling of living in a more comfortable house.
Please take note that this manual uses the following symbols to emphasize
particular information:
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction.
We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this guide 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
registration card included with this guide.
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.
CAUTION
Make sure at all times that the outside intake and exhaust hoods are free
from any snow during the winter season. It is important to check your unit
during a big snow storm, so it doesn’t draw in any snow. If this is the case,
please operate the unit in the recirculation mode, or turn it OFF for a few
hours.
Do not use your unit during construction or renovation of your house or
when sanding drywall. This type of dust may damage your system.
Since the electronic control system of the unit uses a microprocessor, it
may not operate correctly because of external noise or very short power
failure. If this happens, unplug the unit and wait approximately 10 seconds.
Then, plug the unit in again.
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1. DEFROSTING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. C
ONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
2.1 INTEGRATED CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
2.2 A
LTITUDE MAIN CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
2.3 LITE-TOUCH CONSTRUCTO MAIN CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.4 SIMPLE-TOUCH CONSTRUCTO MAIN CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.5 CONSTRUCTO MAIN CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2.6 O
PTIONAL AUXILIARY CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
2.6.1 20/40/60-minute Push-Button Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.6.2 20-minute Lighted Push Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.6.3 Dehumidistat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.6.4 60-minute Crank Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
3.1 QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
3.2 A
NNUAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Table of Contents
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When the outside temperature is below -5°C (23°F), recovery of heat or energy
creates frost in the core.
To maintain its proper operation, the unit is programmed to defrost the recovery
core. The defrost frequency varies according to the outside temperature.
During the defrost cycle, the unit shifts to maximum speed and the dampers close.
After defrosting, the unit returns to the operating mode selected by the user.
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2.1 Integrated Control
BOOTING SEQUENCE
The unit booting sequence is similar to a personnal computer boot sequence.
Each time the unit is plugged after being unplugged, or after a power failure, the
unit will perform a 30-second booting sequence before starting to operate.
During the booting sequence, the integrated control LED will light GREEN for 5
seconds, and then will turn RED. During this RED light phase, the unit is checking
and resetting the motorized damper position. Once the motorized dampe
r position
completely set, the RED light turns off and the booting sequence is done.
NOTE: No command will be taken until the unit is fully booted.
1.
Defrosting Mode
2.
Controls
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All units are equipped with an integrated control,
located on the upper left side of the unit.
Use the push button (1) to control the unit.
The LED (2) will then show on which mode the
unit is in.
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2.1 Integrated Control (cont’d)
Refer to table below to see how to operate the unit using its integrated control.
PRESS ON PUSH BUTTON LED COLOR RESULTS
ONCE AMBER UNIT IS ON LOW SPEED
TWICE GREEN UNIT IS ON HIGH SPEED
THREE TIMES NO LIGHT UNIT IS OFF
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2
VE0220
If a problem occurs during the unit operation, its integrated control LED (2) will
blink. The color of the blinking light depends on the type of error detected. Refer to
Section 4
Troubleshooting
on last page for further details.
NOTE: WHEN USING MAIN CONTROL, THE INTEGRATED CONTROL MUST
BE TURNED OFF.
2.
Controls (cont’d)
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2.
Controls (cont’d)
For more convenience, these units can also be controlled using a main control.
Only one main control can be connected per unit.
NOTES: 1.The integrated control must be turned OFF to use a main control.
2. If an optional auxiliary control is used, if activated, this auxiliary
control will override the optional main control.
ON-SCREEN INDICATORS
SMART Mode. Entirely automatic mode optimizing the ventilation.
Temperature Indicators.
Program Mode. Allows to program the desired ventilation according to
the period of the day.
Recirculation Mode. Manual mode performing air recirculation inside
the house.
Ventilation Mode. Manual mode performing air exchange with the outside.
Animated Arrows showing ventilation status (recirculation or air
exchange).
Periods of the day (morning, day, evening and night).
Week days.
Week-end days.
Hour display.
AM or PM display.
Appears only when setting backlight preferences.
Ventilation / Recirculation speeds and programming options.
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2.2 Altitude Main Control
8 10
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VC0099
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2.
Controls (cont’d)
CASING INDICATORS AND KEYS
C B A
G
E
F
D
A SMART key: Enables and disables the SMART mode.
B Set key: • Press 3 seconds to access setting periods for
Program mode.
• Confirms the chosen option
and goes to following setting.
C Arrow keys: • Adjust ventilation and recirculation speeds.
• Allows to review the program’s period.
• Adjust Preference and Program values.
D Mode / Pref key: • Mode: Selects whether Ventilation,
Recirculation or Program mode.
• Pref: Push 3 seconds to access Preference settings.
E Reset filter keys: Press on B and D keys simultaneously for 5 seconds
to turn off (reset) the filter maintenance indicator.
F Power indicator: Illuminates when the control is operating.
G Filter maintenance When lit, shows it is time to perform filters
indicator: maintenance. (Refer to Section 3 Maintenance).
2.2 Altitude Main Control (cont’d)
MODE
PREF
VC0100
SET
SMART
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2.
Controls (cont’d)
2.2 Altitude Main Control (cont’d)
Press on MODE / PREF key (D) for 3 seconds.
NOTE:You can exit Preferences setting by pressing on MODE / PREF key (D) for
3 seconds any time in the process, or wait 60 seconds. The modified
values will be kept in memory.
WHAT WILL YOU SEE
If the control will be set for the very first time, the current day will be the first setting
to be made; MON (for Monday) will flash on screen.
If the control was previously set up, when setting preferences, the control returns
to the last preference chosen on previous setting. While setting Preferences, the
corresponding setting value flashes (e.g.: while setting current hour, hour is flashing).
HOW TO PROCEED
For every settings in table below:
• Use to select value.
• Press SET key (B) to confirm the selected preference and go to next setting.
SETTING PREFERENCES
SETTING AVAILABLE VALUE DEFAULT OPTIONS
CURRENT DAY MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT /SUN MON
HOUR DISPLAY 12:00 OR 24:00 12:00
CURRENT HOUR FROM 0 TO 12 OR 24 12
CURRENT MINUTE FROM 00 TO 59 00
TEMPERATURE UNIT °C OR °F °C
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NSIDE TEMPERATURE
ON OR OFF ON
DISPLAY
MINIMUM OUTSIDE -40°C TO 0°C -25°C
TEMPERATURE OR OR
FOR AIR EXCHANGE* -40°F TO 32°F -13°F
MAXIMUM OUTSIDE 1°C TO 40°C 27°C
TEMPERATURE OR OR
FOR AIR EXCHANGE* 33°F TO 104°F 81°F
*IN PROG OR SMART MODE, THESE LIMIT VALUES ALLOW TO STOP AIR EXCHANGE
WITH THE OUTSIDE
.
BACKLIGHT COLOR BLUE OR GREEN BLUE
BACKLIGHT DISPLAY AUTO OR ON AUTO
AUTO: BACKLIGHT ACTIVATED 10 SECONDS WHEN ANY KEY IS PRESSED.
ON: B
ACKLIGHT ALWAYS ON.
OFF MODE FOR VENTILATION/RECIRCULATION
VENT/RECIRC.
INTERMITTENT MODE OR VENTILATION/OFF
AFTER A VENTILATION PERIOD, DETERMINES THE SECOND PART OF THE CYCLE
(RECIRCULATION OR OFF).
The Platinum main control is pre-programmed and ready to go. All you have to do
is to set day and time. Then check the settings below and change if needed.
PM
AM
PM
AM
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2.
Controls (cont’d)
2.2 Altitude Main Control (cont’d)
Pressing on MODE / PREF key (D) successively allows to go from Ventilation
mode to Recirculation mode and then to Program mode (VENT , RECIRC
and PROG on control screen).
•In Ventilation Mode, use to change the ventilation speed
(displayed in in all options except RECIRC).
•In Recirculation mode, use to change the recirculation speed
(displayed in , OFF, MAX).
•In Program mode, use to review the period settings without
changing them (the period icons are displayed in ).
Pressing once on A allows to turn the ventilation unit in Smart mode. On this
mode, the ventilation unit operation will be driven by the outdoor temperature and
by the indoor conditions. Press once more to exit Smart mode.
To change these values:
Press on SET key (B) for 3 seconds, PROG (for program) will appear on screen,
and week days will flash.
NOTE: You can exit Periods setting by pressing on SET key (B) for 3 seconds any
time in the process, or wait 60 seconds.
• Use to select between setting week days or weekend days.
• Press SET key (B) to confirm the choice, and go to setting daily Period 1.
(Period 1 will appear on screen, and hour display will flash.)
• Use to select the period starting hour.
NOTE: Time changes by 15 minutes increments.
• Press SET key (B) to confirm and go to select the ventilation speed or type
(will flash on screen).
• Use to select the ventilation speed or type.
• Press SET key (B) to confirm and go to daily Period 2. (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:
• Press SET key (B) to confirm.
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
week days will appear on screen.
(Period 1 will appear on screen, and hour display will flash).
• Set periods as described above.
SETTING PERIODS FOR PROGRAM MODE
DAILY PERIODS DEFAULT SETTINGS
PERIOD STARTING HOUR MODE
PERIOD 1 (MORNING) 6:00 AM MIN
P
ERIOD 2 (DAY) 9:00 AM 20 MIN/H
PERIOD 3 (EVENING) 5:00 PM MIN
PERIOD 4 (NIGHT) 11:00 PM 20 MIN/H
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).
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5
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4
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Activate the push button; the color of the indicator shows
the unit operating mode.
2.3 Lite-Touch Constructo Main Control
COLOR MODE SUGGESTED USE
GREEN INTERMITTENT SELECT THIS MODE WHEN YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE
HOUSE FOR A FEW DAYS
. ALSO, WHEN YOU DEEM THE
INSIDE 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.
YELLOW MIN SPEED
VENTILATION
FOR NORMAL DAILY OPERATION.
RED MAX SPEED
VENTILATION
FOR EXCESS POLLUTANTS AND HUMIDITY
(PARTIES, ODORS, SMOKE, ETC.).
2.
Controls (cont’d)
Activate the push button; the color of the indicator shows
the unit operating mode.
2.4 Simple-Touch Constructo Main Control
COLOR MODE SUGGESTED USE
GREEN 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 OUTSIDE AND RECIRCULATES
INSIDE AIR AT HIGH SPEED.
YELLOW MIN SPEED
VENTILATION
FOR NORMAL DAILY OPERATION.
RED MAX SPEED
VENTILATION
FOR EXCESS POLLUTANTS AND HUMIDITY
(PARTIES, ODORS, SMOKE, ETC.).
VC0075
MAX
MIN
INTERMITTENT
L-T
VC0074
MAX
MIN
RECIRCULATION
S-T
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ADJUSTING DEHUMIDISTAT
Setting during the summer months:
During this period, unless being afflicted with breathing problems, using the
Dehumidistat is unnecessary. Set the slide switch to «OFF». (Do not
exchange in day time; exchange at night time, if cool outside, or if it is not raining.)
Setting during the fall, winter and spring months:
(When severe condensation appears on windows)
1) Determine the humidity level in your house (bring the knob (B)
counterclockwise to its maximum position, then bring it back clockwise
slowly until you hear a «click»).
2) Set the knob to one line under this temperature level or «click».
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 waiting a few days
to allow the situation to stabilize.
CAUTION
Do not select a temperature below -20°C (-4°F). This could lead to
excessive dryness in the air causing discomfort for the occupants.
2.5 Constructo Main Control
ADJUSTING AIR SUPPLY CONTROL
1) Select speed «MIN» or «MAX»
using slide switch (A).
• When «MIN» (minimum
speed) is selected, if the knob
(B) is set above the click, the
unit will exchange in low speed
with the outside and if it is set
below the click, the unit will
exchange on high speed with
the outside until the desired
humidity level has been
reached.
• When «MAX» (maximum speed)
is selected, the unit will exchange on high speed with the outside
either if the knob is set below or above the click.
2) To turn off the unit, slide the switch at the «OFF» position.
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23°F
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-20°C
-4°F
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MIN MAX
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A
B
2.
Controls (cont’d)
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Press once to activate the push button. The unit will
exchange air with the outside on high speed for
20 minutes and the indicator will light up. To stop
activation before the end of the 20-minute cycle, push
one more time. The unit will get back to its previous
setting.
VC0082
ON
2.6.2 20-minute Lighted Push Button
Contrary to the main controls, up to 5 optional auxiliary controls can be connected
to the same ventilation unit.
Location: Located in the bathroom or in other locations
where there is temporary humidity excess
or pollutants.
Purpose: To eliminate excess humidity produced by
showers or other periodic activities producing
pollutants.
Within 2 seconds, push one time for 20 minutes, two
times for 40 minutes or three times for a 60-minute
activation.
Results expected:
1. Motor speed: high for 20, 40 or 60 minutes.
2. Indicator light goes “ON” and flashes every
5 seconds (one time to indicate a 20-minute operation, two times for a
40-minute, and three times for a 60-minute operation).
3. Air exchange indicator light goes “ON”.
NOTE: To stop activation, push one more time.
2.6 Optional Auxiliary Controls
2.6.1 20/40/60-minute Push-Button Timer
2.
Controls (cont’d)
VC0007
20 min.
40 min.
60 min.
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This control activates the air exchange with the outside on
high speed for periods varying from 10 to 60 minutes.
Adjust knob to the desired maximum
indoor humidity level.
CAUTION
Do not select a humidity level below
30%. This could lead to excessive
dryness in the air causing discomfort
for the occupants.
2.6.4 60-minute Crank Timer
2.6.3 Dehumidistat
2.6 Optional Auxiliary Controls (cont’d)
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2.
Controls (cont’d)
VC0009
OFF
Turn
Past
HOLD
10
60
40
MINUTES
20
30
50
VC0017
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1. Unplug the unit.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Before performing any maintenance or servicing,
always disconnect the unit from its power source.
Sharp edges may be present. When cleaning the unit, it is recommended to
wear safety glasses and gloves.
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3.1 Quarterly Maintenance
VD0005
2. Remove the unit door by following these steps:
A. Remove both door lower machine screws no. 8-32 x 1” (1) and set aside.
B. Open (2) and lift out the door (3).
3.
Maintenance
Refer to picture beside to identify the inner parts of
your unit.
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1) Core 2) Core filters
2
A
B
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2
3
VD0244
VO0191
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3.
Maintenance (cont’d)
PROBLEMS
TRY THIS...
1.
On Altitude wall control,
there is no outside
temperature displayed
on screen .
• At its very start-up or after a power failure, it
Takes some minutes before the outside
temperature appears on screen. Set the wall
control on MIN or MAX in VENT Mode.
• If the problem is not solved by the above, contact
your installer.
2. On Altitude wall control,
error code E1, E3 or E4
appears on screen.
• Contact your installer.
4.
Troubleshooting
3. Slide out both filters (1) and
recovery core (2) from the unit.
4. Clean the inside walls of the
unit with a clean damp cloth,
then wipe with a clean dry one.
5. Remove dust on filters and on
core using a vacuum cleaner
and a soft brush attachment.
6. Wash both core filters under
lukewarm water with mild
soap. Rinse thoroughly and
let dry completely before
reinstalling on the core.
3.2 Annual Maintenance
Do the same operations as the Quarterly Maintenance (Section 3.1), and clean
the recovery core as follows (refer to the core label):
HRV units: Soak the heat recovery core in a mixture of lukewarm water and mild
soap. Rinse thoroughly. Shake the core to remove excess water and let it dry.
ERV units: Remove the dust on the core using a vacuum cleaner and a soft brush
attachment.
After reinstalling the core and filters the unit’s door, then clean the exterior hoods.
7. Slide the core and the cleaned filters into the unit.
8. Reinstall the door. Secure it with both mechanical screws no. 8-32 x 1” previously
removed and plug the unit.
NOTE: The unit will return to its previous setting after a 30-second delay for
boot sequence.
CAUTION
Follow the instructions on the
core label to reinstall it correctly.
3.1 Quarterly Maintenance (cont’d)
1
2
VD0243
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PROBLEMS
TRY THIS...
3. Nothing works. • See if the unit is plugged in.
• See if the unit is receiving power from the house
circuit breaker or fuse.
4. Condensation
on windows.
(Air too humid.)
•See
Controls
Section on pages 4 to 13.
• Leave curtains half-open to allow air circulation.
• Store all firewood in a close room with a
dehumidifier or in a well ventilated room, or store
the wood outside.
• Do not adjust the thermostat of your heating
system below 18°C (64°F).
5. Inside air too dry. • Temporarily use a humidifier.
• See
Controls
Section on pages 4 to 13.
6. Air too cold at the air
supply grille.
• Check if the exterior hood is not blocked.
• See
Controls
Section on pages 4 to 13.
• Install a duct heater.
7. The LED of the
integrated control is
blinking green.
• There is a problem with the thermistor. The unit is
still working, but will defrost frequently. Contact
your installer.
8. The LED of the
integrated control is
blinking amber.
• There is a problem with the motorized damper.
The unit is OFF. For a 2½-hour period, the unit
will try to reset the damper at every 30 minutes.
After 2½ hours, if the problem is not solved, the
unit stops trying to reset damper.
• Contact your installer.
9. The integrated control
push button does not
work.
• The 30-second boot sequence is not completed.
• See
Integrated
Control on page 4.
If the problem is still not solved, all your installer or the nearest approved
Service Center. Also, you can reach the Customer Service Department
at the following phone number: 1-800-567-3855.
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4.
Troubleshooting (cont’d)
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. 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. Venmar Ventilation Inc. also recommends
to contact a Venmar certified service depot for all replacement parts and repair.
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