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for the Zehnder ComfoAir 155 range

Zehnder ComfoAir 155 Technical Information

The Zehnder ComfoAir 155 WM, Wme (wall mounted) and CM (ceiling mounted) are economy MVHR systems.

Please note that the Zehnder ComfoAir 155 range is an updated version of the Greenwood Vireo 155 MVHR range. The functions, filters and dimensions have remained the same.

Key features:

  • Left or right hand configuration through software alone, no mechanical alteration required.
  • 100% full and filtered summer bypass.
  • Modern, discreet design.
  • Easy installation to wall, cupboard or kitchen cupboard.
  • Light to handle.
  • BMS capability.
  • Tool free filter access.
  • Volt free contact boost capability.
  • CommissionSMART™ is a commissioning wizard that enable a quick and simple set-up process.
  • SummerSMART™ ensures automatic full by-pass activation providing filtered supply air 365 days a year.
  • TimerSMART™ eliminates nuisance noise and over-ventilation by determining the duration of occupancy and allocating a suitable overrun time.
  • HumidiSMART™ continuously monitors the humidity level within the home and looks for a man-made spike before boosting the unit, irrespective of distance or dilution.
Model ComfoAir 155 Wm ComfoAir 155 Wme ComfoAir 155 CM
Type of system   Economy MVHR Economy MVHR Economy MVHR
Recomm. max. floor area [m2] 140 m2 140 m2 140 m2
Max. air flow @100Pa [m3/h] 293/ 81 l/s 293/ 81 l/s 280/ 78 l/s
Min. air flow [m3/h] 70/ 19 l/s 70/ 19 l/s 70/ 19 l/s
Recommended air flow [m3/h] 70-149/ 19-41 l/s 70-149/ 19-41 l/s 70-149/ 19-41 l/s
Orientation vertical, spigots at top vertical, spigots at top ceiling, spigots side
Performance   *** *** ****
Heat Recovery (Passive H) % X X X
Heat Recovery (SAP) % 88-92% 84-90% 90-92%
Humidity Recovery % X X X
Specific Electric Power (PH) [Wh/m3] X X X
SFP (SAP) [W/l/s} 0.56-1.4 0.50-1.3 0.57-0.9
SAP Kitchen + max. wet rms K+5 K+5 K+3
Noise * ** ***
Breakout noise @3m @60% [dB(A)] 33.1 32.9 26.5
Breakout noise @3m 60m3/h [dB(A)] 21 19 16
Breakout noise @3m 90m3/h [dB(A)] 28 26 20
Breakout noise @3m 120m3/h [dB(A)] 29 28 23
Breakout noise @3m 150m3/h [dB(A)] 31 30 25
Breakout noise @3m 180m3/h [dB(A)] 33 33 28
Breakout noise @3m 210m3/h [dB(A)] 34 34 30
Breakout noise @3m 240m3/h [dB(A)] 36 35 32
Breakout noise @3m 270m3/h [dB(A)] 38 37 34
Technical  
Spigot Size [mm] 125 external 125 external 125 external
Weight [kg] 18 17.5 20.5
Materials internal PP/ EPS PP/ EPS PP/ EPS
Type of heat exchanger HRV HRV HRV
Condensate connection [mm] 21.5 21.5 21.5
Filter grade (*optional) G3/ G4* G3/ G4* G3/ G4*
Frost protection [°C] dis-balance dis-balance dis-balance
Peak winter performance No No No
Max power pre-heater* [W] X X X
Max. power cons. w/o pre-h. [W] 165 165 165
Motors, volume flow constant EC, Not VFC EC, Not VFC EC, Not VFC
Summer bypass [100%] Yes Yes Yes
Controls   in-built controller in-built controller
Type of controller Ext. switch Ext. switch Ext. switch
App control/ monitoring X X X
Boost activation Auto Auto Auto
Humidity sensor Integrated Integrated Integrated
CO2 sensor No No No
BMS capability Yes Yes Yes
Fire alarm integration indirect w. relay indirect w. relay indirect w. relay
Fault indicator No No No
Heating & cooling options   X X X
Cooling module X X X
Max. cooling output [W] X X X
Max. heat output [W] X X X
Integrated controls X X X
Refrigerant X X X
Hot water tank X X X
Servicability Made in UK UK UK
All parts replaceable No No No
Fan bearings exchangeable No No No
Warranty – free of charge [years] 2 2 2
Warranty – extended [years] 5 (through us) 5 (through us) 5 (through us)

 

Filter Shop

We offer original Zehnder ComfoAir 155 filters at massive discounts, to encourage users to change their filters as intended. All three versions, CA155 Em, CA155 Wme and CA155 CM use the same filters.

You choice is between standard G3 and slighly better G4 filters.

Access is behind the two removable front panels.

Please note that the ComfoAir 185 (Greenwood Vireo 185) has different filters.

Installation of the CA155

Zehnder ComfoAir 155WM-GB | Installation Instructions

First Fix Manifold CA155WMFFM

Zehnder CA155WMFFM | Installation Instructions

Registering and Filter Changes

Registering your ComfoAir MVHR Unit

On-Site Commissioning Wizard

Greenwood Vireo Heat Recovery On-Site Commissioning Wizard

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