Original Instructions

Sentinel
Kinetic MVHR Range
Installer & Homeowner
Guide
Stock Ref. N°
438222 Kinetic B Right
438222L Kinetic B Left
443319 Kinetic BH Right
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443319L Kinetic BH Left
408167 Kinetic FH Right For replacement filters
408169 Kinetic FH Left goto:-
443028 Kinetic Plus B Right https://www.vent-axia.com/residential-systems-manuals
443028L Kinetic Plus B Left
408449 Kinetic High Flow Right Or scan the QR Code below to
408451 Kinetic High Flow Left guide you to the Vent-Axia filter pages

Urban Suburban Rural

Filter check record:- Select interval Required
6 Months 9 Months 12 Months
Installer to tick as appropriate.
Note:- This is dependent on the environment in which the unit is installed.

Please fill in commissioned Please add the date of the next

motor speeds in the table below:- required filter change below:-
Extract Supply
Boost % %
Normal % %

DOWNLOAD INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE

BY SCANNING THE QR CODE.
OR GOTO:- https://www.vent-axia.com/residential-systems-manuals
INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SUITABLY
TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONS.
THE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ BEFORE STARTING UP THE UNIT AND
SHOULD BE KEPT WITHIN REACH OF THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
TECHNICIAN.

PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE END USER OR WITH THE PRODUCT.
INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER

Warning & Safety Information

 Do not install this product in areas where the following may be present or occur:
 Excessive oil or a grease laden atmosphere.  Ambient temperatures higher than 40°C and lower
than -20°C.
 Corrosive or flammable gases, liquids or vapours.
 Possible obstructions that may hinder access to or
 Subject to direct water spray from hoses. removal of the unit.

 All wiring must be in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations BS7671, or
appropriate standards of your country. Installation should be inspected and tested by a
suitably qualified person after completion.
 Ensure the mains supply (voltage, frequency and phase) complies with the rating label.
 To allow disconnection of the supply after installation the unit should be provided with a
local double pole fused spur fitted with a 3A fuse having a contact separation of at least
3mm. If a unit fitted with a preheater is being installed, a 13A fuse should be used.
 Precautions must be taken to avoid the back-flow of gases into the building from the open
flue of gas or other fuel-burning appliances. Ensure that the unit’s external grilles are a
minimum of 1500mm apart. The exhaust grille should be located at least 600mm away
from any flue outlet. The inlet grille should be located 2000mm away from any flue outlet.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
 Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
 The installer is responsible for the installation and electrical connection of the sentinel
system on site. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the equipment is safely
and securely installed and left only when mechanically and electrically safe.
 All regulations and requirements must be strictly followed to prevent hazards to life and
property, both during and after installation, and during any subsequent servicing and
maintenance.
 The unit’s condensate drain must be connected to the building’s wastewater drainage
system.
 Certain applications may require the installation of sound attenuation to achieve the sound
levels required.
 The unit must not be connected directly to a tumble drier.
 The supply and exhaust valves must be fully opened prior to commissioning.
 The intake air must be drawn from the exterior of the property.
 The unit should be allowed to stabilise during commissioning for a minimum period of 5
minutes when changing between boost and normal speeds.
 This product and associated duct installation should be carried out in accordance with the
Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide.
 Before carrying out maintenance ensure the fan is switched off from the mains before
removing covers.
 Caution:- In order to avoid hazard due to inadvertent re-setting of the thermal cut-out, this
appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device such as a timer or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched off by the utility.
 In the event of failure please contact your local supplier.
 INFORMATION FOR THE HOME OWNER

Home Owners Ventilation System Guide

(For the Home owner once the installation is complete)

Sentinel Kinetic Range Pre-Set Ventilation System

DO NOT…
…Switch off the unit
 The unit is set to run continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
…Adjust the ceiling grilles
 These grilles are set to allow a certain amount of air through and should not be adjusted.

What is it and why is it there?

A centralised fan unit mounted in your loft space or cupboard that draws stale moist air and odours from your
bathroom, kitchen, WC and removes it from the property through the circular grilles mounted in your ceiling.

What does it do?

It continuously moves air around your property at such a low level that you never feel it, but it takes all the stale
air from inside your house and replaces it with clean fresh air, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Your home is ventilated without the need to open windows which can let in noise, fumes and can compromise
security.

How will it help?

It will prevent the build-up of moisture in the house, remove steam/ condensation and odours during bathing and
cooking, prevent black mould forming on the walls, behind cupboards etc. It will also help stop the dampness
that you can get in your cupboards and wardrobes, on your clothes and furnishings, caused by poor ventilation.

How do I control it?

The Sentinel Kinetic operates continuously on ‘Normal’ setting to ensure your home is ventilated at the
appropriate level.
The system will automatically boost to a higher extract rate when one of the control devices is activated.
A manual ‘Boost’ switch is also provided if a higher level of ventilation is required at any other time, e.g. on a hot
day or to remove odours.

Maintenance
Filters should be cleaned when indicated by the unit control panel at varying intervals depending on external
environment. Product should be professionally serviced annually. (See front cover for Filter interval requirement,
and replacement filters).

Before Installation of the Unit (Information for the installer)

Inspect the Unit

When taking delivery of the unit, check the items delivered against the enclosed delivery note. Inspect the unit
for damage in transit. If in doubt, contact Customer Services. Each box contains a Kinetic HR unit and an ac-
cessory pack containing wall bracket, condensate drain link pipe, pipe clips and product documentation.

Lift and Move the Unit Safely

Check the weight of the unit that you are installing. (See table below) Always use appropriate lifting techniques
and appliances when moving heavy equipment.

Check Site Requirements and Safety Notices

Check that the physical and environmental conditions for the site meet, or exceed, the requirements detailed in
the downloadable installation, operation and maintenance instructions.
Read and observe the safety notices listed in Warnings and Safety Information on page 2
 INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER
Connection & Dimension Diagrams

RH Right handed version Kinetic B /BH LH Left handed version Kinetic B /BH

RH Right handed version Kinetic F, Plus & High Flow LH Left handed version Kinetic F, Plus & High Flow
INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER

ACCESS AREA DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

DIMENSIONS KINETIC KINETIC F KINETIC PLUS KINETIC HIGH FLOW
A (mm) 300 360 540 540
B (mm) 560 560 780 780
WEIGHT (kg) 15 19 24 38

The wall should have sufficient strength to support the unit.

Take into consideration the position of the electrical
services and the condensate drain.
Ensure there is adequate access for installation, operation
and maintenance.
The unit MUST always be mounted vertically with ducting
exiting vertically or horizontally.
Do not use this unit as a support for any other equipment.
Wall Mounting
1. Refit the front and rear covers if they have been removed.
2. Ensure the two steel wall bushes are fitted to the rear cover, along the top row of screws.
3. Mark the condensate and wall bracket positions.
4. Fit the stand-off feet in place, supplied in the accessory bag
5. Fit metal wall bracket (supplied) to the wall using appropriate fixings.
6. Lift unit and locate the steel wall bushes onto the wall bracket. The unit should now be physically
installed in its intended operating location.
7. Ensure that the condensate drain is connected.
Drain connections
The condensate pipe should be attached with a worm drive clip to a 22 mm vertical pipe.

Fit a ‘U’ bend condensate drain having a minimum of a 60mm water seal or a HepVo valve to the building’s foul water drain-
age system and ensure there is a minimum 3 degree fall to allow condensate drainage.
Always insulate condensate pipe if installing in a cold void.
Full details on the various condensation drain options are given in the installation, operation and maintenance instructions
that MUST be downloaded from:- https://www.vent-axia.com/residential-systems-manuals

Electrical connections
Electrical wiring diagrams are given in the installation, operation and maintenance instructions that MUST be downloaded
from:- https://www.vent-axia.com/residential-systems-manuals

1. MAINS SUPPLY VOLTAGES (220-240 V AC) ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY BY ELECTRIC SHOCK. ONLY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR INSTALLER SHOULD CON-
NECT THE POWER SUPPLY TO THIS UNIT.

2. THIS UNIT MUST BE CORRECTLY EARTHED.

3. TO ALLOW DISCONNECTION OF THE SUPPLY AFTER INSTALLATION. THE INSTALLATION IS TO INCLUDE A

SWITCH IN THE FIXED WIRING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WIRING REGULATIONS.

Connection on Rear

Connect switches and sensors

The unit can be switched to boost by a variety of methods:-
Applying 240V to the LS input.
Switching across 1 of 5 pairs of switch terminals (S/W1-5)
Applying between 0 and 10V as a proportional input to two input terminals (P1,P2)
 PRODUCT FICHE
For Residential Ventilation Units (Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1254/2014)
Name: Vent-Axia Vent-Axia Vent-Axia Vent-Axia
Kinetic B - 438222/L Kinetic FH Kinetic Plus B Kinetic High Flow
Model ID (Stock Ref.) :
Kinetic BH – 443319/L 408167 / L 408169 443028/L 408449 / L 408451
SEC Class A A+ A+ A
SEC Value ('Average') -41.41 -42.51 -43.81 -40.98
SEC Value ('Warm') -16.49 -17.25 -18.55 -15.72
SEC Value ('Cold') -85.69 -87.39 -88.70 -85.86
Label Required? (Yes/No=Out of scope) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Declared as: RVU or NRVU/UVU or BVU RVU/BVU RVU/BVU RVU/BVU RVU/BVU
Speed Drive Variable Speed Variable Speed Variable Speed Variable Speed
Type HRS (Recuperative, Regenerative,
Recuperative Recuperative Recuperative Recuperative
None)
Thermal Eff: [ (%), NA(if none)] 87.00 90 90.00 90.00
Max. Flow Rate (m3/h) 237.60 331.2 432.00 666.00
Max. Power Input (W): (@Max.Flow
128.00 168 173.00 360.00
Rate)
LWA: Sound Power Level (dB) 52.13 61.03 52.23 61.03
Ref. Flow Rate (m3/s) 0.04620 0.064 0.08400 0.12950
Ref. Pressure Diff. (Pa) 50.00 50 50.00 50.00
SPI [W/(m3/h)] 0.34 0.30 0.20 0.42
Control Factor & Control Typology:
(CTRL/ Typology)
Control Factor; CTRL 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65
Local Demand Local Demand Local Demand Local Demand
Control Typology
Control Control Control Control
Declared: -Max Internal & External
Leakage Rates(%) for BVUs or carry over
<5% Internal, <5% <5% Internal, <5% <5% Internal, <5% <5% Internal, <5%
(for regenerative heat exchangers only),
External External External External
-&Ext. Leakage Rates (%) for Ducted
UVUs;
Mixing Rate of Non-Ducted BVUs not
intended to be equipped with one duct
N/A N/A N/A N/A
connection on either supply or extract
air side;
Position and description of visual filter
warning for RVUs intended for use with
filters, including text pointing out the Refer to User Instruc- Refer to User Refer to User Refer to User In-
importance of regular filter changes for tions Instructions Instructions structions
performance and energy efficiency of
the unit
For UVUs (Instructions Install Regulated
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Supply/Extract Grilles Façade)
Internet Address (for Disassembly In-
www.vent-axia.com www.vent-axia.com www.vent-axia.com www.vent-axia.com
structions)
Sensitivity p. Variation@+20/-20 Pa: (for
N./A N/A N./A N/A
Non-Ducted VUs)
Air Tightness-ID/OD-(m3/h) (for Non-
N./A N/A N./A N/A
Ducted VUs)
Annual Electricity Consumption: AEC
2.23 2.04 1.52 2.65
(kWh/a) Per. 100m²
Annual Heating Saved: AHS (kWh/a) Per.
100m²
AHS: Average 46.31 46.93 46.93 46.93
AHS: Warm 20.94 21.22 21.22 21.22
AHS: Cold 90.60 91.82 91.82 91.82

Installation good practice:-

1. Is any flexible ducting pulled taut to prevent moisture collection and avoids airflow issues?
2. Are all joints in the ductwork sealed to prevent air leakage?
3. Is the ducting insulated to prevent condensation and cooling or heating of the air?
4. Does the condensate drain
a) have the correct slope to ensure water runs away and b) is fitted with a trap to prevent smells coming back into unit?
See the Installation Guide and Checklist at:
https://www.vent-axia.com/sites/default/files/domestic_ventilation_compliance_guide_2010_0.pdf
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Applicable only to products installed and used in the United Kingdom. For details of guarantee outside the United Kingdom contact your local supplier.

Vent-Axia guarantees its products for two years from date of purchase against faulty material or workmanship. In the event of any part being found to be
defective, the product will be repaired, or at the Company’s option replaced, without charge, provided that the product:-
 Has been installed and used in accordance with the instructions given with each unit.
 Has not been connected to an unsuitable electricity supply. (The correct electricity supply voltage is shown on the product rating label attached
to the unit).
 Has not been subjected to misuse, neglect or damage.
 Has not been modified or repaired by any person not authorised by the company.

IF CLAIMING UNDER TERMS OF GUARANTEE

Please return the complete product, carriage paid to your original supplier or nearest Vent-Axia Centre, by post or personal visit. Please ensure that it is
adequately packed and accompanied by a letter clearly marked “Guarantee Claim” stating the nature of the fault and providing evidence of date and
source of purchase.

The guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit, and does not effect your legal rights

Disposal

This product should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your local authority for recycling advice.

Head Office: Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9YX.

UK NATIONAL CALL CENTRE, Newton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9JA
SALES ENQUIRIES: Tel: 0844 856 0590 Fax: 01293 565169
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Tel: 0344 856 0594 Fax: 01293 532814

For details of the warranty and returns procedure please refer to www.vent-axia.com
or write to Vent-Axia Group, Fleming Way, Crawley, RH10 9YX

479841 D 0721