Recirculation Unit Heater TopVent DHV

Suitable outputs thanks to two unit sizes

with three different heating coils

Two-speed axial fan with low energy

consumption, quiet and maintenance-free

Height adjustable
suspension set

Paint finish red/

orange (standard)
or as desired

Terminal box for

electrical
connection

Sound
attenuation cowl

VarioTronic for automatic

control of air distribution

Vortex air distributor

for a large floor area reached

Corrosion-resistant casing
made of Aluzinc sheet steel

Table of Contents

Intended use ______________________________ 2

Design guidelines _________________________ 26

1.1
1.2
1.3

Authorised operators ________________________ 2

Operating modes ___________________________ 2
Hazards ___________________________________ 2

9.1

How to determine the air flow rate for

recirculation units with accessories __________
How to determine the floor area reached for
recirculation units with accessories __________
How to determine the heat output for
recirculation units with accessories __________
How to determine the max. mounting height for
recirculation units with accessories __________

9.2
9.3

Safety _____________________________________ 2

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Explanation of symbols and instructions _______

Operating safety ____________________________
Maintenance safety _________________________
Operating instruction advice _________________

Function and construction _________________ 3

3.1
3.2

Heating section _____________________________ 4

Vortex air distributor ________________________ 4

2
2
2
3

28
28

Transport and installation _________________ 32

10.1 Delivery check ____________________________ 32

10.2 Before installation__________________________ 32
10.3 Unit installation ____________________________ 32

11

Heating installation _______________________ 33

12

Electrical installation ______________________ 34

13

Operation ________________________________ 35

Dimensions and weights of TopVent DHV ___ 7

Recirculation unit heater/cooler TopVent DKV 8

Accessories/Special designs ______________ 11

7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10

Suspension set ____________________________

Mixed air box _____________________________
Control of the mixed air box _________________
Filter box _________________________________
Filter pressure switch ______________________
Isolation switch ____________________________
Insulation _________________________________
Paint finish ________________________________
Explosion-proof components _______________
Control of the air distributor _________________

Hoval TempTronic for control and

regulation of TopVent DHV/DKV units _____ 19

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4

Construction ______________________________
Function __________________________________
Clock operation ___________________________
External switching possibilities
of the TempTronic wall unit __________________
External switching possibilities
of the TempTronic for control panel __________
External clock _____________________________
Installation ________________________________
Technical data _____________________________
Commissioning ____________________________

8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9

10

28

Technical data _____________________________ 5

8.5

9.4

28

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11
11
12
12
12
12
13
13
14

13.1 Commissioning ____________________________ 35

13.2 Operation _________________________________ 35
13.3 Putting out of commission __________________ 35

14

Servicing _________________________________ 35

15

Maintenance _____________________________ 35

16

Disposal _________________________________ 35

Specification texts _____________________________ 36

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TopVent
Handbook for Design, Installation and Operation

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Edition 06 /2003
Doc.No. Hi12aE5
Subject to technical alterations.
Hovalwerk AG, Liechtenstein, 1999
1

Intended Use
Safety

1 Intended use

2 Safety

The TopVent DHV unit is used for heating, the TopVent

DKV unit for heating and/or cooling of high spaces in
recirculation operation.
The intended use also includes the adherence to installation,
commissioning, operating and maintenance instructions as
stipulated by the manufacturer (operating instructions
handbook), as well as allowing for possible errors and
hazards.

2.1 Explanation of symbols and instructions

1.1 Authorised operators

Only authorised experts who are familiar with Hoval recirculation units and their risks are permitted to install, operate and
maintain them. The operating instructions are intended for
English speaking engineers and technicians as well as experts
in the building, heating and ventilation trades.
1.2 Operating modes
TopVent DHV/DKV units can be operated in the following
modes:
Recirculation operation at low fan speed (Y switch)
Recirculation operation at high fan speed ( switch)
Standby
Off
The application limits are as follows:
max. operating pressure ___________ 800 kPa (8 bar)
max. heating medium temperature __ 120 C
max. supply air temperature _________ 60 C
max. ambient temperature __________ 40 C
Any other use is considered not in accordance with regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any
damage resulting from improper use.
The units in standard design are not suitable for use in explosive atmospheres, in high humidity areas or in rooms with a
high dust load.
1.3 Hazards
Despite all precautionary measures taken, certain hazards still
exist, some of which are not so obvious, e.g.:
danger whilst working on the electrical system
when working on the unit heater, parts (e.g. tools) could fall
down
danger from hot water whilst working on the hot water
supply

Caution
This symbol can be found by all safety instructions where a
danger to life and limb exists. Observe these instructions and
be careful! The valid Laws and Safety and Accident Prevention
Regulations must also be observed.
Attention
This marks instructions, regulations and working methods that
are of particular importance for the avoidance of damage to
the unit.
Advice
This identifies places where details are given of the economical
use of the unit as well as special tips.
2.2 Operating safety
TopVent recirculation units are built to the latest technology
and are safe to operate. Nevertheless, certain risks do exist if
they are inappropriately installed or improperly used. Therefore:
Operating instructions, as well as safety precautions, should
be read and strictly observed before unpacking, installing,
commissioning and servicing the unit.
The operating instructions should be readily available.
The unit is to be installed, operated and maintained by
authorised experts only.
The local Safety and Accident Prevention Regulations apply
when operating the unit; these must be observed and
strictly adhered to.
Strictly observe all instructions and warning labels.
2.3 Maintenance safety
All maintenance and repair work to be carried out by
authorised experts or service personnel only. Beware of
certain risks, e.g. when working on the roof or on electrical
systems.
Before undertaking maintenance work or correcting faults,
the unit must be switched off at the mains and protected
against reconnection with a lock.
Before undertaking maintenance work, switch the isolation
switch (option) to Off.
Only the fan is switched off with the isolation switch.
Options, e.g. the VarioTronic, can still be live!
When working on the recirculation unit, beware of
unprotected, sharp sheet metal edges.
Immediately replace any damaged or missing instruction
and warning labels as well as safety warnings.
Do not remove, cover or paint over any instruction or
warning labels.

Function and Construction

After maintenance work reassemble all dismantled safety

devices correctly.
Unauthorised alterations or changes to the unit can be
detrimental to the safety of individuals or the unit itself and
should therefore not take place.
Spare parts must conform with technical requirements. It is
therefore recommended that only original Hoval spare parts
be used.
2.4 Operating instruction advice
According to the Accident Prevention Regulations in certain
countries the user of the system must advise the operating
personnel of all possible risks and preventive measures. This
can be done with operating directions. Operating instructions
are helpful in this case. In addition to emphasising important
points, these instructions should contain local regulations for
accident prevention and environmental protection.

3 Function and construction

TopVent recirculation units are used for heating and cooling
high spaces and are an excellent choice for decentralised
applications in industry and commerce, production halls,
warehouses, sports centres, multipurpose halls and
supermarkets.
The units are available in two different designs:
Recirculation unit heater TopVent DHV
Recirculation unit heater/cooler TopVent DKV
Each recirculation unit is available in two different sizes, each
with a 2-speed fan as standard. In addition, three different
heat exchanger types are available for each unit size, so that
altogether twelve different thermal outputs can be selected.
The units are installed under the ceiling or roof. Thus, as with
all Hoval units of the high level ventilation family, undesirable
temperature stratification is reduced. Supply air is introduced
draught-free from above. Valuable space is saved thanks to
the decentralised arrangement at high level; ducting is not
required.
The recirculation units consist of
the heating or cooling section
(with a copper tube/aluminium fin battery and a quiet and
maintenance-free axial fan with sickle-shaped blades; in
the recirculation unit heater/cooler DKV a condensate
separator with drain connection is installed in addition to
the heat exchanger) and
the vortex air distributor
(with concentric outlet nozzle and adjustable guide vanes).
The two components are bolted together and can be
dismantled, even after installation. All unit components are
compatible with each other.
With the TopVent DKV heating and cooling is possible
with one unit.

Heating or
cooling section

Vortex
air distributor

The modular and functional design meets all

requirements of modern heating technology:

uniform temperature in the occupied area at low energy

consumption
low investment thanks to a large floor area reached
more comfort thanks to draught-free air distribution
high operating reliability thanks to decentralised units
low electricity and heating costs thanks to quick
heating-up and minimum temperature stratification
easy and quick installation thanks to delivery of fully
assembled units

Fig. 1: Components of the TopVent recirculation units

Function and Construction

3.1 Heating section

Casing 1
All casing parts are made of Aluzinc sheet steel. This is sheet
steel coated with an alloy of aluminium and zinc. Thus the
casing is particularly resistant against corrosion and inherently
strong.
For fastening to the ceiling the units come with four M10
captive nuts with hexagon head screws and washers.
Heat exchanger 2
The heat exchanger consists of copper tubes with aluminium
fins. Depending on the required output, three different coil
types are available for each unit size.
Special coil designs for hot water or steam as well as electric
heating coils are available on demand.
Fan 3
The compact, space-saving fan unit consists of a two-speed
three-phase motor with rigid sickle-shaped aluminium blades
and integrated protective grille. The fan is maintenance-free
and runs quietly.
For protection against overload, a thermal contactor is
installed in the motor winding.

(which can also be retrofitted). This is either done manually

by means of a potentiometer or automatically with the
electronic control Hoval VarioTronic.

Advantages of the
patented Hoval vortex air distributor
automatically adjustable, thus always optimum air
distribution even under varying operating conditions
reliable data for easy system design without risk
minimum temperature stratification
adjustable for different conditions
large floor area reached

Terminal box 4
The terminal box is built into the side wall and has a lid of
impact resistant plastic. It serves for connection of the supply
voltage for the fan motor with thermal contactors and of
accessories such as filter pressure switch and mixed air box
actuator.

3.2 Vortex air distributor 5

The vortex air distributor consists of a self-supporting casing
of Aluzinc sheet steel with sound attenuation cowl,
concentric outlet nozzle and adjustable guide vanes. It is the
crucial part of Hoval recirculation units and provides supply
air at various temperatures, draught-free and evenly into the
occupied area.
With the outlet nozzle and adjustable guide vanes the air
twist and vortex motion can be controlled. The setting of the
vanes depends on the air flow rate, the mounting height and
the temperature difference between supply air and room air.
Thus air is injected into the room either vertically downward
(no twist), conically (slight twist) or horizontally (maximum
twist). This guarantees that the occupied area is covered
thoroughly and draught-free even under extreme operating
conditions. Extensive tests have shown that, with increasing
twist, the Hoval vortex air distributor has a strong induction
effect; i.e. the supply air is mixed thoroughly with the room
air. Thus the whole room is effectively reached, temperature
stratification is minimised and energy costs are greatly
reduced.
Air distribution is either fixed at commissioning or, if
operating conditions vary greatly, controlled via an actuator
4

Fig. 2: Cutaway view of TopVent DHV

Technical Data

MLK
IDKV
IFK
IMLK
FS
SL
AL-DHV
AL-FK
AL-MLK
PMS-S
PMS-W
TA
VT-AK

Mixed air box

Insulation of air distributor
Insulation of filter box
Insulation of mixed air box
Frost stat
Standard paint finish
Special paint finish DHV/DKV
Special paint finish filter box
Special paint finish mixed air box
Potentiometer for installation in control panel
Potentiometer for wall-mounting
Transformer for actuators
Actuator for air distributor with terminal box and
two temperature sensor
VT-W
= VarioTronic wall unit
VT-S
= VarioTronic for installation in control panel
MLK-A = Actuator for mixed air box

4 Technical data
Unit type reference
TopVent DHV/DKV recirculation unit heaters/coolers are
referred to as follows:
DHV - 6 / B
Design
DHV = Recirculation unit heater
DKV = Recirculation unit heater/cooler
Size
Unit size 6 or 9
Heat exchanger
Type A, B or C

Control
SH
= TempTronic wall unit for heating operation
SH-S
= TempTronic for control panel installation and
heating operation
SHK
= TempTronic wall unit with selector switch for
heating/cooling operation
SHK-S = TempTronic for control panel installation with
selector switch for heating/cooling operation

Further type designations are as follows:

Options /Accessories
AHS
= Suspension set
RS
= Isolation switch
FK
= Filter box
FUDHV = Filter pressure switch DHV/DKV

Unit type

DHV-6/A

Fan speed
-1

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

DHV-6/B

DHV-6/C

DHV-9/A

DHV-9/B

DHV-9/C

II

II

II

II

II

II

690

900

690

900

690

900

680

900

680

900

680

900

RPM (nominal)

min

Nominal air flow rate

m3/h 4500 6100 4300 5900 3800 5300 6600 8700 6600 8700 6000 7900

Minimum mounting height Hmin

1)

Floor area reached (distance

between units) minimum approx.

m x m 10 x10 12 x12 10 x10 12 x12 10 x10 12 x12 12 x12 14 x14 12 x12 14 x14 12 x12 14 x14

Floor area reached (distance

m x m 19 x19 22 x22 18 x18 21 x21 16 x16 20 x20 21x21 26 x26 21 x21 26 x26 19 x19 24 x24
between units) maximum approx. 2)
Minimum distance to wall
Maximum distance to wall

m
m

5
9.5

6
11

5
9

6
10.5

5
8

6
10

6
10.5

7
13

6
10.5

7
13

6
9.5

7
12

Power consumption
at 400 VAC 10% / 50Hz

kW 0.48

0.69

0.48

0.69

0.48

0.69

0.70

0.98

0.70

0.98

0.70

0.98

Current consumption
at 400 VAC 10% / 50Hz

A 0.78

1.25

0.78

1.25

0.78

1.25

1.15

1.75

1.15

1.75

1.15

1.75

75
53

69
47

75
53

69
47

75
53

74
52

80
58

74
52

80
58

74
52

80
58

Total sound power level LWA

Sound pressure level LPA 3)

dB(A)
dB(A)

69
47

Octave sound power level

Frequency [Hz]

63

125

250

500

1000

2000

4000

8000

DHV-6
DHV-9

LW
LW

[dB]
[dB]

4
3

4
3

0
1

5
6

4
5

8
6

14
12

20
18

1) Mounting height H = distance from floor to underside of the unit

2) Application limits: Max. mounting height Hmax 9 m for size 6 and 11 m for size 9; temp. difference (supply air/room air) max. 30 K
3) The sound pressure values apply for a distance of 5 m from the unit, with nominal air flow rate, hemispherical radiation and in a room
with little reflection.
Table 1: Technical data of TopVent DHV recirculation unit heaters

Technical Data

II

57
46
6.1
54
50
6.2
51
53
6.5
39
35
7.4
36
38
7.8
33
41
8.2
37
34
7.5
34
37
8.0
31
41
8.2
33
31
8.1
30
34
8.6
27
38
8.9
27
27
9.1
24
30
9.8
20
33
10.6
20
22
10.9
16
25
12.1
12
28
13.7

68
42
8.9
65
46
9.2
61
50
9.4
46
32
10.9
43
35
11.5
39
39
12.0
45
31
11.2
41
35
11.5
38
38
12.3
39
28
12.1
36
32
12.6
32
35
13.5
32
25
13.3
28
28
14.4
25
32
15.2
24
21
15.6
20
24
17.5
15
27
20.0

72
58
4.9
65*
60*
5.2*
58*
60*
5.6*
49
43
6.1
45
46
6.3
41
49
6.6
47
42
6.2
43
44
6.6
40
47
6.9
41
38
6.6
38
40
7.1
34
43
7.5
34
32
7.5
30
35
8.0
26
38
8.5
26
27
8.6
21
29
9.6
17
31
11.0

88
53
7.4
83
56
7.6
78*
59*
7.9*
60
39
9.1
55
42
9.5
51
45
10.0
58
38
9.3
53
41
9.7
49
44
10.2
51
35
9.8
46
38
10.4
41
41
11.0
41
30
11.1
36
33
11.8
32
36
12.6
31
25
12.8
27
28
14.0
21
31
15.3

63*
60*
4.2*
57*
60*
4.5*
51*
60*
4.9*
63*
60*
4.2*
57*
60*
4.5*
51*
60*
4.9*
66
60
4.2
57*
60*
4.5*
51*
60*
4.9*
59
55
4.5
54
56
4.7
48
58
5.0
49
47
5.0
43
48
5.3
37
49
5.8
36
37
5.9
30
38
6.5
23
38
7.5

LPHW 120/100 C
Inlet air temperature

II

10 C

LPHW 90/70 C
Inlet air temperature

10 C

LPHW 82/71 C
Inlet air temperature

Fan speed

10 C

LPHW 80/60 C
Inlet air temperature

DHV-6/B

10 C

LPHW 70/50 C
Inlet air temperature

DHV-6/A

10 C

LPHW 60/40 C
Inlet air temperature

Unit type

10 C

15 C

20 C

15 C

20 C

15 C

20 C

15 C

20 C

15 C

20 C

15 C

20 C

Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax
Q
tsupply
Hmax

kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m
kW
C
m

DHV-6/C

DHV-9/A

DHV-9/B

II

II

II

II

89*
60*
6.1*
80*
60*
6.5*
71*
60*
7.0*
89
58
6.2
82
60
6.5
71*
60*
7.0*
85
56
6.3
78
58
6.6
71
60
7.0
76
51
6.7
69
53
7.1
62
55
7.5
62
43
7.6
55
45
8.0
48
47
8.6
47
36
8.6
39
37
9.5
31
37
11.0

92
50
6.0
87
54
6.1
82
57
6.3
62
37
7.4
57
40
7.7
52
44
8.0
61
36
7.5
56
40
7.7
51
43
8.2
52
33
8.0
47
36
8.5
42
39
9.0
41
28
9.1
35
31
9.8
29
33
11.0
26
21
11.8
21
24
13.2
16
27
15.2

110
46
8.5
104
50
8.7
98
53
9.0
74
34
10.5
68
38
10.8
62
41
11.5
72
34
10.5
66
37
11.1
60
41
11.5
62
30
11.5
56
34
12.0
50
37
12.8
50
26
13.0
43
29
14.0
36
32
15.3
32
21
15.7
25
23
18.7
19
26
21.9

110*
60*
5.3*
99*
60*
5.6*
88*
60*
6.1*
82
46
6.3
76
48
6.7
69
51
7.0
80
45
6.4
73
47
6.8
67
50
7.1
69
40
7.0
62
43
7.3
56
45
7.8
56
34
7.8
49
37
8.3
41
39
9.0
38
26
9.7
29
28
10.9
21
29
13.4

146
58
7.3
131*
60*
7.6*
116*
60*
8.2*
99
42
9.0
91
45
9.4
83
48
9.9
96
42
9.0
88
45
9.4
80
47
10.0
82
37
9.9
75
40
10.4
67
43
10.9
66
32
11.0
59
35
11.6
51
37
12.8
48
26
13
37
27
15.2
26
29
17.8

100*
60*
4.8*
90*
60*
5.1*
80*
60*
5.5*
100*
60*
4.8*
90*
60*
5.1*
80*
60*
5.5*
104
60
4.8
90*
60*
5.1*
80*
60*
5.5*
93
54
5.1
84
56
5.4
76
58
5.6
76
46
5.7
68
48
6.0
58
49
6.5
56
37
6.6
46
37
7.5
36
38
8.4

132*
60*
6.4*
119*
60*
6.9*
106*
60*
7.4*
134
59
6.5
121
60
6.9
106*
60*
7.4*
128
57
6.6
118
58
7.0
107
60
7.4
114
51
7.1
103
53
7.5
93
55
7.9
93
44
7.9
83
46
8.4
72
47
9.1
71
36
9.1
58
36
10.3
45
37
11.6

* Max. permitted output to avoid that the supply air temperature exceeds 60 C . With the given data this value is exceeded;
therefore reduce flow and/or return temperature!
Table 2: Heat outputs Q, supply air temperatures tsupply and maximum mounting heights Hmax of TopVent DHV units

DHV-9/C

Dimensions and Weights

TopVent DHV

5 Dimensions and weights of TopVent DHV units

Return
Flow

Fig. 3: Dimensions of TopVent DHV units

DHV-9

900 mm

1100 mm

905 mm

1050 mm

415 mm

480 mm

40 mm

40 mm

594 mm

846 mm

758 mm

882 mm

322 mm

367 mm

244 mm

289 mm

Rp 1 (B.S.P. female) Rp 1 (B.S.P. female)

977 mm

1120 mm

Weight

97 kg

148 kg

Recommended
distance to ceiling

300 mm

400 mm

Water content of
heater battery

Heat output Q [kW]

DHV-6

6/A
2.8 l

6/B
2.8 l

6/C
5.7 l

9/A
4.3 l

9/B
4.3 l

Table 3: Dimensions and weights of TopVent DHV units

Application limits
max. operating pressure
max. heating medium temperature
max. supply air temperature
max. ambient temperature

9/C
8.6 l

Pressure drop [kPa]

Unit size

Water flow [l/h]

Diagram 1: Pressure drop of heat exchangers

800
120
60
40

kPa
C
C
C

Table 4: Application limits