Regular filter change makes the intake vent function properly
The VILPE Wive intake vent comes with an ISO ePM10 75 % classified filter that keeps impurities out of the building. In order for the vent to function properly, it is important to change the filter regularly.
Intake vent filters should be changed twice a year, for example in the spring and in the autumn. In some cases, you would need to change the filter more often, for example during pollen season or if you live by a busy road.
You can tell by the colour of the filter whether you need to change it or not. If the filter has become dark and dusty, it needs to be replaced. You cannot wash the filter. It is important to change the filter regularly, as a dirty filter will make the intake vent function less effectively and consequently the indoor air will not be optimal.
1
Open the intake vent cover
You do not need to remove the cover completely; it is enough that you are able to remove the filter assembly.
2
Take out the old filter
Click the intake vent open and carefully pull the old filter out.
Pull the filter fabric off of the supports. The old filter is energy waste and cannot be washed or re-used.
If the thermostat and silencer are dirty, wipe off the dirt using a damp cloth.
3
Attach the new filter
If the filter has a silencer, place it on the round plastic part. The silencer has been placed correctly when the lighter-coloured side faces inwards.
Carefully pull the new filter over the support structure and secure it with a rubber band. The correct place for the rubber band is the inset of the metal parts, not the plastic part.
4
Insert the filter assembly
Insert the filter assembly back into place. Make sure you hear a clicking sound: this is a sign that the intake vent has been properly attached.
Finally, put the cover back in place.
As the VILPE Wive filter is designed to fit the VILPE Wive intake vent, we recommend that you to use this filter. The ISO ePM10 75 % classified filter is ideal for apartment ventilation. It allows sufficient fresh air to enter the building, but at the same time it prevents harmful particles from entering the indoor air. This means that the Wive filter keeps out dirty air, such as, road dust, pollen and mold spores, while letting in sufficient amount of fresh outdoor air into the building.
The VILPE Wive intake vent is easy to install. It is designed to prevent uncomfortable draft as the air flow is directed upwards, where the fresh air is mixed with the warm indoor air. This will keep the room temperature at an ideal level without causing a sense of draft. The product can be wallpapered or painted to fit the interior of the room.
