User Manual
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1. 4 Clean the inside walls of the unit with a clean damp cloth then wipe with a clean dry one 5 Wash the 2 core filters under hot water with mild soap Rinse thoroughly and let dry completely before reinstalling on the core 6 Remove the dust on the core using a vacuum cleaner and a soft brush attachment Z WARNING Once the core reinstalled in the unit always rotate both core retainers to their initial position failure to do so will cause the core to fall out 7 Slide the core in the unit Secure NOTE Once the core reinstalled in the core by rotating both core the unit the arrows A on its retainers to their initial position sticker label must be pointing towards the unit motors 8 Reinstall both foam filters and secure them to the core by pulling down the 2 foam filter brackets Reinstall the door 9 Close the door and plug the unit NOTE The unit will return to its previous setting after a 30 second delay for boot sequence 3 2 Annual Maintenance Do the same operations as the Semi Annual Maintenance Section 3 1 Then clean the exterior hood s 13 4 Troubleshooting Type of problem On Platinum wall control there is no outside temperature displayed on screen cs cs On Platinum wall control error code E1 E3 or E4 appears on screen Nothing works Condensation on windows Inside air too humid Inside air too dry Air too cold at the air supply grille The LED of the2. The unit is OFF For a 12 hour period the unit will try to reset the damper at every 20 to 30 min After 12 hours if the problem is not solved the unit stops trying to reset damper e Contact your installer e The 30 second boot sequence is not completed e See Integrated Control on page 4 If the problem is still not solved call your installer or the nearest approved Service Center Also you can reach the Customer Service Department at the following phone number 1 800 567 3855 14
3. Once the ventilation speed or type for daily Period 4 has been selected e Press SET key B to confirm NOTE If the week days were the first to be set the weekend days will appear on screen but if the weekend days were the first to be set then the week days will appear on screen Period 1 will appear on screen and hour display will flash e Set periods as described above 2 Controls cont d 2 2 Optional Main Controls cont d 2 2 2 Lite Touch Bronze Main Wall Control Activate the push button the color of the indicator shows the unit operating mode VCO080 SUGGESTED USE INTERMITTENT SELECT THIS MODE WHEN YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE HOUSE FOR A FEW DAYS ALSO WHEN YOU DEEM THE INSIDE AIR IS TOO DRY IN HEATING SEASON OR TOO HUMID DURING COOLING SEASON IN THIS MODE THE UNIT 15 OFF FoR 40 MINUTES PER HOUR AND VENTILATES AT MINIMUM SPEED THE REMAINING 20 MINUTES OF THE HOUR YELLOW FOR NORMAL DAILY OPERATION VENTILATION Max SPEED FOR EXCESS POLLUTANTS AND HUMIDITY PARTIES ODORS SMOKE ETC 2 2 3 Simple Touch Bronze Main Wall Control Activate the push button the color of the indicator shows the unit operating mode VC0081 SUGGESTED USE GREEN RECIRCULATION USE THIS MODE WHEN YOU DEEM THE INSIDE AIR IS TOO DRY IN HEATING SEASON OR TOO HUMID DURING COOLING SEASON IN THIS MODE THE UNIT STOPS EXCHANGING WITH THE OUTSIDE AND RECIRCULATES INSIDE AIR AT HIGH SPEED YELLOW MIN SPEED F
4. B and D keys simultaneously for 5 seconds to turn off reset the filter maintenance indicator llluminates when the control is operating When lit shows it is time to perform filters maintenance Refer to Section 3 Maintenance 2 Controls cont d 2 2 Optional Main Controls cont d 2 2 1 Platinum Main Wall Control cont d The Platinum main control is pre programmed and ready to go All you have to do is to set day and time Then check the settings below and change if needed SETTING PREFERENCES Press on MODE PREF key D for 3 seconds NOTE You can exit Preferences setting by pressing on MODE PREF key D for 3 seconds any time in the process or wait 60 seconds The modified values will be kept in memory WHAT WILL YOU SEE If the control will be set for the very first time the current day will be the first setting to be made MON for Monday will flash on screen If the control was previously set up when setting preferences the control returns to the last preference chosen on previous setting While setting Preferences the corresponding setting value flashes e g while setting current hour hour is flashing HOW TO PROCEED For every settings in table below e Use 7 to select value e Press SET key B to confirm the selected preference and go to next setting SETTING AVAILABLE VALUE DEFAULT OPTIONS CURRENT DAY M0ONn TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON HOUR DISPLAY 12 00 OR 24 00 12 00 ti CURRENT
5. HOUR FROM O TO 12 OR 24 12 CURRENT MINUTE FROM 00 To 59 TEMPERATURE UNIT C OR F Na E ON or OFF MINIMUM OUTSIDE 40 C To 0 C TEMPERATURE OR FOR AIR EXCHANGE 40 F To 32 F MAXIMUM OUTSIDE 1 C To 40 C TEMPERATURE OR FOR AIR EXCHANGE 33 F To 104 F IN PROG oR SMART MODE THESE LIMIT VALUES ALLOW TO STOP AIR EXCHANGE WITH THE OUTSIDE BACKLIGHT COLOR BLUE OR GREEN BLUE BACKLIGHT DISPLAY AUTO or ON AUTO AUTO BACKLIGHT ACTIVATED 10 SECONDS WHEN ANY KEY IS PRESSED ON BACKLIGHT ALWAYS ON OFF MODE FoR VENTILATION RECIRCULATION INTERMITTENT MODE OR VENTILATION OFF AFTER A VENTILATION PERIOD DETERMINES THE SECOND PART OF THE CYCLE RECIRCULATION OR OFF VENT RECIRC 2 Controls cont d 2 2 Optional Main Controls cont d 2 2 1 Platinum Main Wall Control cont d Pressing on MODE PREF key D successively allows to go from Ventilation mode to Recirculation mode and then to Program mode VENT RECIRC and PROG on control screen ein Ventilation Mode use 7 4 _jto change the ventilation speed displayed in in all options except RECIRC e In Recirculation mode use 7 a to change the recirculation speed displayed in OFF MAX eIn Program mode use 7 2 to review the period settings without changing them the period icons are displayed in Pressing once on A allows to turn the ventilation unit in Smart mode On this mode the ventilation u
6. integrated control is blinking red The LED of the integrated control is blinking green The LED of the integrated control is blinking amber 10 The integrated control push button does not work Solution e At its very start up or after a power failure it takes some minutes before the outside temperature appears on screen Set the wall control on MIN or MAX in VENT Mode elf the problem is not solved by the above contact your installer eContact your installer e See if the unit is plugged in e See if the unit is receiving power from the house circuit breaker eSee Controls Section on pages 4 to 11 eLeave curtains half open to allow air circulation e Store all firewood in a close room with a dehumidifier or in a well ventilated room or store the wood outside e Do not adjust the thermostat of your heating system below 18 C 64 F e See Controls Section on page 4 to 11 e Temporarily use a humidifier e Check if the exterior hood is not blocked e See Controls Section on page 4 to 11 e Install a duct heater a The door is open and the unit is not unplugged Close the door and press once on the integrated control push button to reset the unit b There is a problem with the exhaust motor The unit is OFF Contact your installer eThere is a problem with the thermistor The unit is still working but is always in defrost mode Contact your installer e There is a problem with the motorized damper
7. 0 0 0 000 ccc eee 10 2 3 Optional Auxiliary Controls 0c ee 11 2 3 1 20 minute lighted push button 11 2 3 2 60 minute crank timer 1 es 11 2 2 3 Humididy Control assi 11 3 Maintenance 0 0 0 eee es 12 13 3 1 Semi Annual Maintenance 12 13 3 2 Annual Maintenance 00 0a 13 4 Troubleshooting acc ccs icncensnceennnen denies 14 1 Defrosting Mode When the outside temperature is below 5 C 23 F recovery of heat or energy creates frost in the core To maintain its proper operation the unit is programmed to defrost the recovery core The defrost frequency varies according to the outside temperature During the defrost cycle the unit shifts to maximum speed and the dampers close After defrosting the unit returns to the operating mode selected by the user 2 Controls 2 1 Integrated Control All units are equipped with an integrated control located under the unit in front of the electrical compartment Use the push button 1 to control the unit The LED 2 will then shows on which mode the unit is in Refer to table below to see how to operate the unit using its integrated control PRESS ON PUSH BUTTON LED CoLoR RESULTS ONCE AMBER UNIT IS ON Low SPEED TWICE GREEN UNIT IS ON HIGH SPEED THREE TIMES No LIGHT UNIT 1s OFF If a problem occurs during the unit operation its integrated control LED 2
8. 2 Set the knob to one line under this temperature level or click CAUTION Do not select a temperature below 20 C 4 F This could lead to excessive dryness in the air causing discomfort for the occupants It is possible and normal to experience condensation on your windows when drastic changes in temperature happen for example 5 C 23 F to 20 C 4 F In that case we suggest waiting a few days to allow the situation to stabilize 10 2 Controls cont d 2 3 Optional Auxiliary Controls Contrary to the optional main controls up to 3 optional auxiliary controls can be connected to the same ventilation unit 2 3 1 20 minute lighted push button O Press once to activate the push button The unit will A operate on high speed for 20 minutes and the indicator will light up To stop activation before the end On of the 20 minute cycle push one more time The unit will get back to its previous setting VENTILATION VC0040 2 3 2 60 minute crank timer This control makes the system operate at high speed for periods varying from 10 to 60 minutes VC0017 2 3 3 Humidity Control Adjust knob to the desired maximum indoor humidity level mf 07 105 ale a Do not select a humidity level below 30 This could lead to excessive dryness in the air causing discomfort for the occupants VC0038 11 3 Maintenance Z WARNING Risk of electric
9. G 6 o VC0099 SMART Mode Entirely automatic mode optimizing the ventilation Temperature Indicators Program Mode Allows to program the desired ventilation according to the period of the day Recirculation Mode Manual mode performing air recirculation inside the house Ventilation Mode Manual mode performing air exchange with the outside Animated Arrows showing ventilation status recirculation or air exchange Periods of the day morning day evening and night Week days Week end days Hour display AM or PM display Appears only when setting backlight preferences Ventilation Recirculation speeds and programming options 5 2 Controls cont d 2 2 Optional Main Controls cont d 2 2 1 Platinum Main Wall Control cont d A SMART key B Set key C Arrow keys D Mode Pref key E Reset filter keys F Power indicator G Filter maintenance indicator CASING INDICATORS AND KEYS o KIA vco100 Boo Lo D B Enables and disables the SMART mode e Press 3 seconds to access setting periods for Program mode e Confirms the chosen option and goes to following setting e Adjust ventilation and recirculation speeds e Allows to review the program s period e Adjust Preference and Program values e Mode Selects whether Ventilation Recirculation or Program mode e Pref Push 3 seconds to access Preference settings Press on
10. OR NORMAL DAILY OPERATION VENTILATION Max SPEED FOR EXCESS POLLUTANTS AND HUMIDITY VENTILATION PARTIES ODORS SMOKE ETC 2 Controls cont d 2 2 Optional Main Controls cont d 2 2 4 Bronze Main Wall Control ADJUSTING AIR SUPPLY CONTROL 1 Select speed MIN or MAX using slide switch A e When MIN minimum speed is selected if the knob B is set above the click the unit will exchange in low speed with the outside and if it is set below the click the unit will exchange on high speed with the outside until the desired humidity level has been reached e089 mo e When MAX maximum speed is selected the unit will exchange on high speed with the outside either if the knob is set below or above the click 2 To turn off the unit slide the switch at the OFF position ADJUSTING HUMIDITY CONTROL Setting during the summer months During this period unless being afflicted with breathing problems using the Humidity Control is unnecessary Set the slide switch to OFF Do not exchange in day time exchange at night time if cool outside or if it is not raining Setting during the fall winter and spring months When severe condensation appears on windows 1 Determine the humidity level in your house bring the knob B counterclockwise to its maximum position then bring it back clockwise slowly until you hear a click
11. User Guide HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATORS HRV 60H AND ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS ERV 60H Model no 41602 Model no 41600 HRV with ports on top HRV with ports on sides Fa Ta m TA Cav vita VB0072 VB0076 Model no 41606 Model no 41604 ERV with ports on top ERV with ports on sides EE VB0073 i VB0075 PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS These products earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines ALA set by Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA They meet ENERGY STAR requirements 1 0 ENERGY STAR only when used in Canada 06009B rev D 2 8632 Congratulations You have made an excellent choice The operating principle of your Heat Recovery Ventilator or Energy Recovery Ventilator will give you personal comfort you have never known before We have prepared this User Guide especially for you Please read it carefully to ensure you obtain full benefit from your unit Over the coming months you will increasingly appreciate the feeling of living in a more comfortable house Please take note that this manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information A WARNING Identifies an instruction which if not followed might cause serious personal injuries including possibility of death CAUTION Denotes an instruction which if not followed may severely damage the unit and or its components NOTE Indicates supplementary informatio
12. n needed to fully complete an instruction We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this guide and or the unit and we would appreciate hearing your comments on ways to better serve you Please forward all correspondence to us at the address indicated on the product registration card included with this guide CAUTION Make sure at all times that the outside hood is free from any snow during the winter season It is important to check your unit during a big snow storm so it doesn t draw in any snow If this is the case please operate the unit in the recirculation mode if available or turn it OFF for a few hours Do not use your HRV or ERV during construction or renovation of your house or when sanding drywall This type of dust may damage your system Since the electronic control system of the unit is incorporated with a microprocessor it may not operate correctly because of external noise or very short power failure If this happens unplug the unit and wait approximately 10 seconds Then plug the unit in again Table of contents 1 Defrosting Mode aaa nese ene es ee eenees 4 2 Controls 0 0 ce es 4 11 2 1 Integrated Control 0 00 eee 4 2 2 Optional Main Controls 00 5 10 2 2 1 Platinum Main Wall Control 0000 cee eee 5 8 2 2 2 Lite Touch Bronze Main Wall Control 9 2 2 3 Simple Touch Bronze Main Wall Control 9 2 2 4 Bronze Main Wall Control 0
13. nit operation will be driven by the outdoor temperature and by the indoor conditions Press once more to exit Smart mode SETTING PERIODS FOR PROGRAM MODE The Program Mode allows the user to customize the operation of his her ventilation unit for week and weekend days All days are divided in 4 periods The periods starting hour and ventilation speed are factory set see below DAILY PERIODS DEFAULT SETTINGS PERIOD STARTING Hour MopE PERIOD 1 MORNING 6 00 Am MIN PERIOD 2 DAY 9 00 AM 20 MIN H PERIOD 3 EVENING 5 00 PM MIN PERIOD 4 NIGHT 11 00 PM 20 MIN H To change these values Press on SET key B for 3 seconds PROG for program will appear on screen and week days will flash NOTE You can exit Periods setting by pressing on SET key B for 3 seconds any time in the process or wait 60 seconds eUse 7 C to select between setting week days or weekend days e Press SET key B to confirm the choice and go to setting daily Period 1 Period 1 will appear on screen and hour display will flash eUse 7 4 to select the period starting hour NOTE Time changes by 15 minutes increments e Press SET key B to confirm and go to select the ventilation speed or type will flash on screen e Use 7 7 to select the ventilation speed or type e Press SET key B to confirm and go to daily Period 2 Period 2 will appear on screen and hour display will flash Proceed as for Period 1 for all daily periods
14. shock Before performing any maintenance or servicing always disconnect the unit from its power source When cleaning the unit it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves Since this guide covers both HRV and ERV units top and side ports the illustrations shown in the maintenance procedures are typical The following procedures applies for both HRV and ERV units Refer to pictures below to identify the inner parts of your unit 1 HRV core 3 Foam filter brackets 1 ERV core 3 Foam filter brackets 2 Core retainers 4 Foam core filters 2 Core retainers 4 Foam core filters 3 1 Semi Annual Maintenance 1 Unplug the unit Z WARNING Be careful before opening the door water or small debris could fall out For HRV unit always wait one minute after disconnecting the unit before opening the door in order to allow water to drain out from the unit 2 Unlatch the door and open it Clean the inner side of the door with a damp cloth then wipe with a dry one Disengage the door from its hinge by sliding it from left to right and set aside 12 3 Maintenance cont d 3 1 Semi Annual Maintenance cont d A WARNING Always hold the core when rotating the 2 core retainers failure to do so will cause the core to fall out 3 Lift both foam filter brackets 1 and remove the foam filters from the core While holding the core rotate the 2 core retainers 2 and slide out the core from the unit
15. will blink The color of the blinking light depends on the type of error detected Refer to Section 4 Troubleshooting on last page for further details BooT SEQUENCE The unit boot sequence is similar to a personal computer boot sequence Each times the unit is plugged after being unplugged or after a power failure the unit will perform a 30 second booting sequence before starting to operate During the booting sequence the integrated control LED will light GREEN or AMBER for 5 seconds and then will shut off for 2 seconds After that the LED will light RED for the rest of the booting sequence During this RED light phase the unit is checking and resetting the motorized damper position Once the motorized damper position completely set the RED light turns off and the booting sequence is done NOTE No command will be taken until the unit is fully booted 2 Controls cont d 2 2 Optional Main Controls For more convenience this unit can also be controlled using an optional main wall control All the following models can be used but only one of them can be connected to the unit NOTES 2 2 6808606000 OO O06 1 The integrated control must be turned OFF to use an optional main control 2 lf an optional auxiliary control is used if activated this auxiliary control will override the optional main control 1 Platinum Main Wall Control On SCREEN INDICATORS o min VENT ReciRc PRO
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