Do you have a question about the Integra VSS50 and is the answer not in the manual?
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mia salenga
February 19, 2025
How many liters does a Bonaire VSM60/65 dump water daily, on average? I had ours serviced in late January and in 3 weeks, our water bill has been significantly high :(. It continuously dumps water while running. Is this normal?
David Duthie
February 20, 2025
Why is my new VSM65 loud with a pulsating drone from the **** so loud it is very hard to sleep. Our last unit was quiet only heard the **** at nearly maximum speed
4.2 Inlet Water Connections _______________________________________________ 13 4.2.1 Fitting the Float Valve_____________________________________________________ 13 4.2.2 Connecting the Water Supply_______________________________________________ 13 4.3 Drain Connections – Bonaire Aquamiser __________________________________ 14 4.3.1 Fitting the Bonaire Aquamiser ______________________________________________ 14 4.3.2 Drainage Provisions ______________________________________________________ 16 4.4 Aquamiser Wiring Diagram_____________________________________________ 19 5.
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5.7.6 Single EAC In Shared Zone (3 or 4 Navigators) ________________________________ 30 5.8 Fan Operation_______________________________________________________ 31 5.9 Controls ___________________________________________________________ 31 5.10 Customer hand Over ________________________________________________ 31 5.11 Commissioning Check List ____________________________________________ 31 6. SERVICE ______________________________________________________ 33 BONAIRE EAC Page 3...
Installation of this Bonaire Evaporative Air Conditioner must conform to local building rules and regulations, electrical and plumbing codes, Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) regulations, and all applicable Australian Standards.
Have you got all the system components? • Have you got the right unit? • Does the system design conform to the minimum specification of Bonaire’s specification and as such fall in line with sound engineering design practices. BONAIRE EAC Page 5...
The unit should face into the customer’s back yard, as low as possible on the roof, with easy, unobstructed access. Keep the unit away from chimneys, flues and vents that will pollute the filter pads and the fresh air being drawn into the house. BONAIRE EAC Page 6...
3. UN IT IN ST ALL AT ION 1.1. Installing the Dropper Duct All Bonaire Fresh Air Conditioners are designed to be fully supported by a metal dropper duct. Metal dropper ducts must be designed, located and fixed to comply with the relevant building codes.
STEP 3 Ensure electrical cables are not draped across the top of the Enviroseal mechanism STEP 4 Ensure the Enviroseal is installed the correct way up. The Enviroseal flaps must open downwards. For more details refer to instructions in the Enviroseal kit. BONAIRE EAC Page 8...
Remove fan / venturi assembly by releasing the venturi from the location notches lifting vertically. (There are 4 location notches holding the venturi in place.) STEP 3. Carefully remove fan from the cabinet, not bumping the fan assembly. BONAIRE EAC Page 9...
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Fix the unit into position with self-tapping type screws by screwing through the unit duct adaptor flange and into the dropper duct. A minimum of 4 screws should be used on each accessible side of the unit. BONAIRE EAC Page 10...
• All duct work in ceiling spaces or hot areas must be well insulated. • All external exposed duct work must be weatherproofed. • All duct work must be taped airtight. BONAIRE EAC Page 11...
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Installation Instructions 3.0 Unit Installation The last bend to each ceiling register must be a smooth radius so that airflow is even into the room BONAIRE EAC Page 12...
STEP 4 After the nut has been tightened, ensure the ball is not contacting the filter pad, the side of the base of the unit or the Bonaire Aquamiser. It should be positioned central. STEP 5 Fit elbow supplied to the float valve.
NOTE: The Aquamiser sticker must face the corner post and solenoid lead must not be touching ball float. STEP 3 Fit the drain fitting to the Bonaire Aquamiser thread on the underside of the tank and tighten ensuring no leaks.
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20mm option 25-19mm option To use the 25mm option on this fitting, simply cut off the 19mm tail as shown Screw the drain fitting onto the Bonaire Aquamiser from the underside of the tank as shown BONAIRE EAC Page 15...
Provided are a 40mm, 20mm and a 25- 19mm fitting for the Bonaire Aquamiser. The following diagrams are typical and provide guideline for drainage connections to the evaporative cooler in accordance with the plumbing regulations and standards.
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OPTION 6 To a suitable water spreader • Tiled rooves only • Spreader design should be such that water will not spill over the gutter • Providing the roof is not used for the collection of water for potable use BONAIRE EAC Page 17...
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Connections are not colour specific. Ensure cables are not submerged in water! Aquamiser Connection 240V Power Supply STEP 5 Connect electrical wiring from the Bonaire Aquamiser to the Control Box as shown below Control Box Solenoid Loom Aquamiser Loom (2 Wires) (4 Wires Sheathed)
STEP 1 Turn the water on to unit and allow unit to fill. The water level should be 65mm to 70mm from the overflow window on the Bonaire Aquamiser STEP 2 Turn the unit on and set the pre-cool function. This will activate the solenoid valve and allow time to check the float valve setting.
Installation Instructions 5.0 Commissioning • A bleed off may not be required if the Bonaire Aquamiser is fitted and the water quality is below 300ppm. In which case the bleed rate should be set to completely off and the hose secured in bottom of basin.
Please contact our technical support for more information if needed. (www.bonaire.com.au) • Where a Bonaire Aquamiser is only used for the purpose of a dry sump when not in use, the bleed rate will have to be set for the conditions of operation.
4, 5” hours dependant on Hour setting parameter). The default HOUR is 1 and default day is 1. 8. Press ON/OFF button to finish. NOTE: It is the responsibility of the installer to set the correct draining period to suit local water conditions. Page 23 BONAIRE EAC...
Do not screw the transceiver to the back of the control box; it must be run into roof space. 5.5 Pairing the Navigator Controller (Remote Only) The BONAIRE Navigator Controller and transceiver does not have any pairing information when they are delivered from the factory.
JOin state to receive a command from the other handset to JOIn the Navigator system. 4. The slave controller should be placed into a Pair state to join with the master controller. The slave controller should display Pair. (Refer “Paring the Navigator Controller”). Page 25 BONAIRE EAC...
7. Adjust the option value (See Navigator Parameter Table) to the required value and press ENTER. This will set the option value and return you to the parameter number selection menu. 8. When finished press the ON/OFF button to exit. Page 26 BONAIRE EAC...
Using ZONE and buttons whilst in this parameter will set the number Not Used Not Used RF Network The current RF 0 = not assigned network number (RF handset Any other = actual only) network Not Used Page 27 BONAIRE EAC...
7. Adjust the option value (see EAC parameter table) to the required value and press ENTER. This will set option value and return you to the parameter Parameter Options Value selection menu. Number 8. When finished press the ON/OFF button to exit. Page 28 BONAIRE EAC...
Run time between 1-12Hrs / 1-12 4 Hours forced drain periods. Days* Pre fill time 60 second pre fill- 0 = OFF Solenoid - No pump 1 = On DO NOT ADJUST ANY OF THESE PARAMETERS Page 29 BONAIRE EAC...
5.7.6 Single EAC In Shared Zone (3 or 4 Navigators) Set up primary and subsequent controllers (wired wall mounted or wireless remote) as above, ensuring all subsequent controllers are set to not measure temperature. Page 30 BONAIRE EAC...
The mains and control wiring are complete and the circuit breaker and GPO are turned ON. The minimum & maximum fan speeds are correctly set. The water basin fills with water and the float valve closes correctly when the water level is 65-70mm below the overflow level. Page 31 BONAIRE EAC...
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The need to open windows and doors for the correct operation of Evaporative Air Conditioning The operation of the bleed or dumping system and it’s importance to operate all the time Stick the Serial Number Label of the unit in the owners manual Maintenance requirements Page 32 BONAIRE EAC...
Australian Capital Territory 1300 665 087 Western Australia 1300 665 087 Email: waservice@climtech.com.au Victoria/Tasmania (03) 8795 2456 Email: vicservice@climtech.com.au Mobile Callers all states 03 8795 2460 Outside Metro areas please contact your nearest Climate Technologies Service Provider Page 33 BONAIRE EAC...
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Manufactured by Climate Technologies ABN 13 001 418 042 26 Nylex Avenue Salisbury, SA 5108 Australia www.bonaire.com.au 6062217D...
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Do you have a question about the Integra VSS50 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
How many liters does a Bonaire VSM60/65 dump water daily, on average? I had ours serviced in late January and in 3 weeks, our water bill has been significantly high :(. It continuously dumps water while running. Is this normal?
Why is my new VSM65 loud with a pulsating drone from the **** so loud it is very hard to sleep. Our last unit was quiet only heard the **** at nearly maximum speed