Vort Max ES Centrifugal Aspirator

1. General Information

1.1 Description of Symbols

• ⚠️ GENERIC OBLIGATION
• ? READING INSTRUCTIONS IS MANDATORY
• ⚡ TURNING OFF THE POWER IS MANDATORY
• ?‍? CONTACT A PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
• ? GENERIC PROHIBITION
• ⚠️ GENERIC DANGER

1.2 Purpose of the Manual

This manual contains information on the use and maintenance of the appliance and provides useful information for the correct use of the appliance.

? Before installing and using the appliance, read the warnings in this manual carefully.

Vortice Spa cannot assume any responsibility for damage to property or personal injury resulting from failure to abide by the instructions given in this booklet. Following these instructions will ensure a long service life and overall electrical and mechanical reliability. Keep this instruction booklet in a safe place. Do not make modifications to this manual.

2. Product Description

The product is a wall-mounted centrifugal aspirator suitable for ventilating residential and commercial spaces of small to medium size, equipped with a low-consumption brushless motor. The appliance also features a timer PCB that signals the need for filter cleaning or replacement via a red LED. This PCB is powered by a CR2032 backup battery (with a 2-year lifespan, after which it needs replacement). Upon initial activation, a protective tab must be removed (as shown in Fig.11), and the unit must be pressed as shown in Fig.10 to turn off the LED and reset the timer.

3. Compliance

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised or have received instruction on safe use and understand the associated hazards. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.
• These appliances are designed for use in residential and commercial properties.
• Installation must be performed by a professionally qualified person.
• The electrical system to which the product is connected must comply with current standards.
• An omnipolar switch with a contact opening distance of 3 mm or more must be provided for installation, allowing complete disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions.
• Products equipped with single-phase wiring (M) engines ALWAYS require connection to 220-240V (or only 230V where specified) single-phase lines. Any modification constitutes tampering and invalidates the warranty.

4. Safety/Warnings

Obligation

• ⚠️ GENERIC OBLIGATION: After unpacking, ensure the product is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, contact an authorized VORTICE Technical Assistance Center. Do not leave packaging accessible to children or persons with reduced capabilities.
• Store the appliance out of reach of children and disabled persons if you decide to disconnect it from the power supply and no longer use it.
• Installation must be performed by a professionally qualified electrician only.
• Ensure the electrical system to which the appliance is connected complies with applicable standards.
• Electrical network data must correspond to the data on the rating plate.

Contact a Professionally Qualified Electrician

• In case of malfunction or fault, contact VORTICE immediately. Ensure only genuine VORTICE spare parts are used for repairs.
• Check that the electrical power supply/socket provides the maximum electrical power required by the appliance. If not, arrange for a qualified electrician to make necessary modifications.
• If the appliance is dropped or receives a heavy blow, have it checked immediately by an authorized VORTICE Technical Assistance Center.
• For installation, a multi-polar switch with a contact opening distance of 3 mm or greater is required.
• Timer adjustments on TIMER models must be performed by qualified professional personnel.
• Switch off the main plant switch when: a) a malfunction is detected; b) external cleaning is to be performed; c) the appliance is not to be used for short or long periods.
• The appliance must discharge into a single duct (dedicated to this product) or directly to the outside.
• The air or fumes to be conveyed must be clean (i.e., free of grease, soot, chemical and corrosive agents, or explosive and flammable mixtures).

Generic Prohibition

• Do not use this product for a function different from that described in this booklet.
• Do not make any modifications to the appliance.
• Do not expose the appliance to atmospheric agents (rain, sun, etc.).
• Do not cover or obstruct the appliance's intake and outlet grilles to ensure optimal airflow.
• Do not operate the appliance in the presence of flammable substances or vapors (alcohol, insecticides, gasoline, etc.).

Attention

• The use of any electrical appliance requires observance of fundamental rules, including:
• Never touch appliances with wet or damp hands.
• Never touch appliances barefoot.
• Do not allow the unit to be operated by unsupervised children or disabled persons.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its technical assistance service, or a similarly qualified person to prevent any risk.
• Warning: Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Pay particular attention when children or vulnerable people are present.
• Check that the electrical power supply/socket provides the maximum electrical power required by the appliance. If not, arrange for a qualified electrician to make the necessary modifications.
• Ensure the room has an adequate source of fresh air for correct appliance operation. If other non-sealed combustion appliances (e.g., water heater, gas stove) are installed in the same room, verify that air replacement is sufficient for all appliances to function effectively together.
• If the product is installed at a height less than 2.3 meters, a protection grille must be fitted over the air outlet to prevent access to the fan impeller.

5. Installation

5.1 Installation Mode

• Remove the protection grid (A) from flange (B) by loosening screws (D) (Fig.1).
• Separate flange (B) from the motor support (C) by loosening screws (H) (Fig.1-2).
• Attach the nozzle (M) (Ø 100) or (N) (Ø 120) to the motor support (C) near the delivery hole using the screws provided in the accessory bag (Fig.3-4).
• Install the motor support (C) near the delivery hole using the expansion anchors provided in the accessory bag (Fig.5).
• Perform the electrical connections (Fig.6), secure the power cord using the provided cable clamps and screws, and reattach flange (B) and grille (A), ensuring screws are properly tightened.

Fig. 1: Shows removing protection grid (A) from flange (B) using screws (D).

Fig. 2: Shows separating flange (B) from motor support (C) using screws (H).

Fig. 3-4: Illustrates attaching a nozzle (M, Ø100) or (N, Ø120) to the motor support (C) using screws.

Fig. 5: Depicts installing the motor support (C) using expansion anchors (G).

Fig. 6: Shows electrical connections, securing the power cord, and reattaching the flange and grille.

6. Maintenance

6.1 Filter Cleaning

All units are equipped with a mechanical filter on the intake port. For filter cleaning, follow these instructions:

1. Remove the filter support (E) from the appliance as indicated in (Fig.7).
2. Disassemble the metal filter (F) from the filter support (E) (Fig.8), being careful not to deform it. Wash the filter with detergent or in a washing machine.
3. Thoroughly clean the filter support (E) and reassemble everything in its place.

6.2 Filter Maintenance Notes

• To access the filter cleaning timer PCB, remove the filter support and the metallic filter as shown in (Fig.9).
• If filter replacement or cleaning occurs after the filter cleaning LED has turned on, remember to press and hold for 5 seconds in the area shown in (Fig.10) to reset the timer.
• After 2 years, the battery needs to be replaced. After replacement, remember to press and hold for 5 seconds as shown in (Fig.10) to reset the timer.

Fig. 7: Shows removing the filter support (E) from the unit.

Fig. 8: Shows disassembling the metal filter (F) from the filter support (E).

Fig. 9: Illustrates removing the filter support and metallic filter to access the timer PCB.

Fig. 10: Shows pressing a specific area for 5 seconds to reset the timer.

Fig. 11: Shows pulling a tab for initial setup/reset.

7. Wiring Diagrams

To connect the product to the mains, there are 4 different connection diagrams depending on whether a potentiometer is used:

• Fig. 12 shows two recommended wiring diagrams for connecting Vortice potentiometers POT (12828) and POT IT (12826) to the product.
• Fig. 13 shows wiring diagrams for connecting any other 10 Kohm potentiometer available on the market.
• Fig. 14 shows the wiring diagram for using the product without a potentiometer. NOTE: In this case, the product will always operate at maximum speed.

Fig. 12: Diagrams showing connections with Vortice potentiometers (POT 12828, POT IT 12826). Features terminal block (A), bipolar switch (B), and potentiometer (C).

Fig. 13: Diagram for generic 10kohm potentiometers. Features terminal block (A), bipolar switch (B), and generic potentiometer (E).

Fig. 14: Diagram for operation without a potentiometer, resulting in maximum speed. Features terminal block (A) and bipolar switch (B).

8. Disposal

This product complies with Directive 2012/19/EU concerning the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the appliance indicates that, at the end of its useful life, the product must be taken to a specialized company for transport and treatment. This company will handle the disposal of the various materials comprising the product and their subsequent proper recycling. Alternatively, the manufacturer is obliged to take back the product for disposal in exchange for the purchase of an equivalent appliance.