How to Open and Close Housing (SOMNOcomfort and SOMNObalance Ventilator)

Introduction

In order to conduct repairs or maintenance, the SOMNOcomfort and SOMNObalance ventilator must be opened and closed. This guide goes through each step necessary to access the internal components of the SOMNOcomfort and SOMNObalance ventilators. The page numbers included stem from the service repair guide (linked on the device page).

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Step 1 How to Open and Close Housing (SOMNOcomfort and SOMNObalance Ventilator)

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Remove the covering cap. (pg. 23)

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Step 2

Place the unit upside down on a non-slip surface and remove the six screws. (pg. 23)

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Step 3

Remove the lower part of the housing with a swiveling motion away to the side. Note the SOMNOcomfort series uses a shorter circuit board than the balance series ventilator. (pg. 23)

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Step 4

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Remove the connector (X1) from the circuit board.
Pull the connecting cable (64) from its mount.
Now set aside the lower part of the housing. (pg. 23)

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Step 5

Next, how to close the compartment and reverse the process.
Hold the lower part of the housing to the upper part at an angle
Attach the connector (X1) to the main circuit board. When doing so the connector’s nub has to point towards the lock. (pg. 24)

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Step 6

Properly align the main circuit board inside the unit.
Attach the connecting cable (64) to its mount (pg. 24)

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Step 7

Place the lower part of the housing on the upper part (47). Please make sure the main circuit board (44) is aligned properly, and that the connecting cable (64) is not being squeezed anywhere. (pg. 24)

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