AURA

AURA

AURA

Product catalog summary
Installation & Maintenance Instructions for AURA Series Air Door
Warning for Fuel Burning Equipment: Ensure adequate air supply for combustion and exhaust to prevent back drafting, following NFPA, ASHRAE, and local codes.
Uncrating: Inspect the unit for damage upon receipt and verify the rating nameplate matches the electric supply. Do not attach grilles at this stage.
Mounting Instructions: Ensure the supporting structure can handle three times the unit's weight. The discharge grille should be directed 20° toward the door opening, and the unit should be mounted no more than 1" above the door opening for optimal performance.
Suspended Mounting: Use threaded rods to suspend the unit, ensuring no obstruction to the air stream.
Wall Mounting: Use a wall mounting plate, ensuring the unit is flush with the plate and does not exceed a height of 8' above the floor.
Electrical Connections: Must be performed by qualified personnel using copper wiring with appropriate insulation. Install a disconnect switch for each branch circuit.
Operation and Air Flow Adjustment: Ensure no obstruction at the discharge grille and adjust air directional vanes for optimal air stream split.
Preventive Maintenance & Service: Disconnect power before servicing. Clean units at least twice a year by removing grilles and access covers, using a vacuum or compressed air to remove dirt buildup.
Assembly and Disassembly Procedures: The document outlines procedures for disassembling and reassembling a unit, with all internal components attached to the blower plate for ground service or repair. Reassemble by reversing disassembly steps.
Warranty Information: Berner International provides a warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials for five years on unheated models and two years on heated models, contingent on proper care, installation, and operation. Labor costs for part removal or installation are excluded, and the warranty is void if equipment is tampered with or misused. The company reserves the right to inspect equipment before authorizing repairs or replacements.
Limitation of Damages: The customer's exclusive remedy for losses or damages is limited to the return of the purchase price or replacement of the equipment. The company is not liable for special, consequential, incidental, or indirect damages.
Troubleshooting Guide: The document provides a troubleshooting guide for common issues such as no air, motor running but fans not rotating, electrical controls not functioning, and air not hitting the floor, including potential causes and remedies for each symptom.
Electrically Heated Models: Specific troubleshooting for electrically heated models is provided, addressing issues like no heat, not enough heat, and too much heat, with solutions including checking switches, thermostat settings, airflow, and voltage.
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AURA-1

Installation & Maintenance Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer. B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. C. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. D. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and local code authorities. E. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. WARNING FOR FUEL BURNING EQUIPMENT: Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and local code authorities. UNCRATING This unit was quality inspected and tested immediately prior to packaging and was in operating condition at that time. Check the shipping carton and unit for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If damage is found, notify the shipping company immediately. The AURA Series air door is shipped completely assembled. Remove the accessory box and the louvered discharge grille (wrapped in protective paper) from the carton. Remove the AURA Series air door from the carton. See Figure 1. Immediately upon unpacking the unit, verify that the rating nameplate agrees with the electric supply available. Do NOT attach the louvered discharge grille or perforated intake grille at this time. BERNER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 724-658-3551 © Copyright 2011 Berner International Corporation New Castle, Pennsylvania 1-800-245-4455 • www.berner.com

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AURA-2

TABLE 1 - Unit Weight .For optimum performance, the bottom of the unit (discharge grille) should be a maximum of 1” above the top of the door opening with the unit mounted flush to the wall. If the unit must be mounted higher, it must be spaced out from the wall 3/8” for every inch the unit is above the door opening (maximum recommended mounting height of 8’). Where possible (installation site permitting), for optimum protection, any void between the air door and the wall should be sealed along the full length of the unit. D. Do not block (obstruct) the air intake grille. Insufficient air flow...

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AURA-3

B. WITH BACK ADAPTER: Figures 3 & 4 1. The unit may be mounted with the louvered discharge grille facing toward the door opening, or the interior of the building (electric heated models only). See Figures 3 and 4. 2. Figure 3 installation (louvered discharge grille facing interior of the building). Follow instructions A & B above. 3. Figure 4 installation (louvered discharge grille facing interior of the building). A maximum of 6” between the wall and intake grille is required. Install the back adap tor at this time. Follow instructions 2 under Item A. FIGURE 5 - In-Ceiling Suspension Mount Without...

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AURA-4

D. Mark the wall in the centers of the (4) ½” round holes provided on the mounting plate. See Figure 6. If the holes on the mounting plate are not located where suitable support is available for the unit, drill new holes in the space provided on the mounting plate. E. Drill the four holes as marked on the wall and attach the mounting plate to the wall (mounting hardware by others). F. Raise the air door with the discharge opening facing down toward the floor. While holding the unit level, slide the heads of the shoulder bolts into the larger hole of the keyhole slots of the mounting plate. Lower...

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AURA-5

FIGURE - 11 Access Cover Removal F. A wiring guard, See Figure 12, is mounted on the right of the air intake of the unit. The wiring guard is reversible, so it may be mounted on either side of the unit. Remove the ¼” mounting bolt. Clearance holes enable the wiring guard to be removed without disturbing the ¼” shoulder bolts. FIGURE 10 - In-Ceiling Mount With Optional Wall Plate IV.ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A. All electrical wiring and connections MUST be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with the National electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 (latest edition) or, in Canada, the Canadian...

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AURA-6

C. Adjust the air directional vanes in the louvered discharge grille so the split location is approximately 3” outside the doorway. FIGURE 13 - Time Delay Adjustment Reinstall the hinged access cover by positioning one hinge into the corresponding catch located on the unit. Raise the other hinge to the unit, when the catch is located press in the hinge and release it into the catch. Swing the access cover into place and align the mounting holes with the threaded inserts on the unit. Reinstall the two ¼” bolts. See Figure 11. M. Attach the perforated intake grille on the ¼” shoulder bolts of the...

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AURA-7

Use an industrial vacuum or compressed air to remove dirt build-up from the inside of the access cover, air inlet grille, blower wheels/housings, interior of the unit, and heating coils (if applicable). Remove the dirt build-up from the blower wheels through the discharge openings on the blower plate. If the unit is extremely dirty the blower plate (containing the motor and fan wheels) may be removed to further access the internals. C. TO REMOVE THE BLOWER PLATE: 1. Unplug the wiring harness from the motor. 2. Blower plate removal - Remove the four (4) ¼” bolts located on the four corners of...

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