Installation Manual
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1. 12 3 2 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO CONSTRUCTO OR BRONZE MAIN WALL CONTROL 12 3 2 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL AUXILIARY WALL 13 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE 13 5 WIRING DIAGRAM ec 14 6 BALANCING THE UNIT rusas kso 15 Te 16 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 18 1 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS Installations may vary according to the type of unit and the ports configuration top or sides Use the following illustrations as guidelines to help you decide on how the unit will be installed All the units should be hung from the joists In every case bathroom fans and a range hood should be used to exhaust stale air Also for homes with more than one level we recommend one exhaust register at the highest level There are 3 installation methods Fully ducted Central Draw Point and Simplified Installation NOTE An electrical outlet has to be available within 3 feet of the unit 1 1 Futty Ductep System PRIMARILY FOR HOMES WITH RADIANT H2. 5 unplugged The transformer may be defective With unit powered and J9 connected check if there is about no 9 5 VAC between J8 4 and J8 5 9 5 VAC between transformer connector J8 4 and J8 5 YELLOW wires If no change the transformer The PCB be defective Unplug th it Di t th control s if need be Jump wi and terminals Plug the unit vgoos7 back and wait about 10 seconds If the motors run on high speed and the damper opens the circuit board is not defective 17 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Dehumidistat other auxiliary control does not work The damper system does not work AMBER error code A The supply motor does not work but exhaust motor works B The integrated control LED flashes RED PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES YOu SOULD TRY THIS Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to their appropriate places Ensure the wires are correctly connected Inspect every wire and replace any that is damaged If wires are hidden into walls test the control using a shorter wire Jump the OL and OC terminals No c Nc 6 B If the unit switch to high speed 111211121 remove the Dehumidistat or push eet button and test it right beside the veooss unit using another shorter wire If it works here change the wire If it doesn t change the Dehumidistat
3. CAUTION Make sure the unit is level VD0185 If there is not enough space on top of the unit slightly bend the hooks and install them lower on the unit See figure at right VD0187 2 INSTALLATION coNr p 2 5 PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK Keep it simple Plan for a minimum of bends and joints Keep the length of insulated ducts to a minimum Do not ventilate crawl spaces or cold rooms Do not attempt to recover the exhaust air from a dryer or a range hood This would cause clogging of the filters and recovery module f the house has two floors or more be sure to plan for at least one exhaust register on the highest lived in level 2 6 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS A WARNING Never install a stale air exhaust register in a closed room where a combustion device operates such as a gas furnace a gas water heater or a fireplace 2 6 1 Futty SYSTEM As ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 1 1 Stale air exhaust ductwork Install the stale air exhaust registers where the contaminants are produced Kitchen living room etc Position the registers as far from the stairway as possible and in such a way that the air circulates in all the lived in spaces in the house If a register is installed in the kitchen it must be located at least 4 feet 1 2 m from the range Install the registers 6 to 12 inches 152 to 305 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install
4. E 8 56 5 12 9 6 c 95 D o 9 58 fe 5 6 5 5 c 8 52 gt 2 28 5 6 2 8 E a 5 2g 85 598 9 2 E 5 5 4 2 e e 6 BALANCING THE UNIT To avoid balancing the difference between stale air ducts total length and fresh air ducts total length must not exceed 50 ft However even if the stale air ducts and fresh air ducts lengths are almost equal your local building codes may require balancing the unit If the unit does not need to be balanced shut all the pressure taps located on the unit door with the small plastic plugs included in the hardware kit 6 1 What you NEED To BALANCE THE UNIT A magnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0 to 0 5 inch of water 0 to 125 Pa and 2 plastic tubes The balancing chart located on the unit door 6 2 PRELIMINARY STAGES TO BALANCE THE UNIT Seal all the unit ductwork with tape Close all windows and doors Turn off all exhaust devices such as range hood dryer and bathroom fans Make sure the integrated balancing dampers are fully open Turn the thumb screw A clockwise to manually open the dampers Both are located on the Exhaust air to outside port and on Fresh air to building port Make sure all filters are clean if it is not the first time you balance the unit VJ0032 Port with integrated balancing damper Top view
5. INSTALLATION All 3 types of installations be used in the attic Fully ducted system Central Draw Point or Simplified The example shown below is a Simplified installation connection to a forced air system NOTE To get the most of your ERV unit the ambient temperature around the unit should be conditioned If the unit has to be installed in an unconditioned space the heat gains or losses from the unit and the ducts could increase the operation costs of the unit CAUTION Due to the potential temperature difference between the attic and the rest of the house all unit ducts must be insulated The temperature must always be above 0 C 32 F and under 65 C 149 F Stale air is exhausted to the outside Fresh air from outside is filtered and supplied to the return plenum of the forced air unit See figure at right To avoid cross contamination and achieve the highest efficiencies the forced air system blower must always be ON NOTE Home with multiple forced air systems should have 1 unit on each system 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 INSPECT THE CONTENTS OF THE Box Inspect the exterior of the unit for shipping damage Ensure that there is no damage to the door door latches power cord etc Remove and discard both transport brackets A and open the door Discard the styrofoam fillers and remove the hardware kit from the unit Inspect the interior of the unit for damage Ensure that
6. INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR VENMAR AVS UNITS CONSTRUCTO 1 2 60H Model no 41556 Model no 41656 ERV with top ports ERV with top ports Model no 41554 Model no 41654 ERV with side ports ERV with side ports VB0206 RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY A READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS products earned the ENERGY STAR eting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by rfi Resources Canada the US EPA They meet ENERGY STAR requirements only when used in Canada 7 72371 13081 4 ENERGY STAR 21784 rev 02 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Because of the large amount of models covered by this publication the illustrations are typical ones Some details of your unit may be slightly different than the ones shown 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 Identifies an instruction which if not followed may severely damage the unit and or its componenis NOTE Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this manual or the unit and we would appreciate hearing your comments on ways to better serve you Please contact us by phone at 1 800 567 3855 ABOUT THESE UNITS LIMITATION For residential domestic insta
7. or the push button The wires may be in reverse postion The wires may be misconnected The wires may be broken The Dehumidistat or push button may be defective At power up LED lights RED and there is a clicking sound coming from electrical compartment but damper does not move Ice or other things hindering the damper movement J12 unconnected or bad contact Wrong connection of J8 The transformer may be defective no 24 VAC between J8 1 and J8 2 The damper actuator may be defective Damper moves but does not stop when supposed to Damper motor turns on reverse side Bad connection of J12 connector Damper PCB defective or damper motor stripped gear The main PCB is defective The supply motor may be defective The supply motor capacitor or the PCB may be defective The exhaust motor may be defective The exhaust motor capacitor may be defective Tranformer wire s bad connection The transformer or the PCB may be defective 18 Remove ice or hindering elements Check J12 connection both harness side and board side Check J8 connection With unit powered and J9 connected check if there is about 20 24 VAC between transformer connector J8 1 and J8 2 ORANGE wires If no change the transformer Replace the damper system entire port assembly Facing the damper motor shaft the motor should turn counterclockwise If not replace the damper system Check
8. 6 3 BALANCING PROCEDURE 1 Set the unit to high speed Make sure that the furnace air handler blower is ON if the installation is in any way connected to the ductwork of the cold air return If not leave furnace air handler blower OFF If the outside temperature is below 0 C 32 F make sure the unit is not running in defrost while balancing By waiting 10 minutes after plugging the unit in you are assured that the unit is not in a defrost cycle 2 Place the magnehelic gauge on a level surface and adjust it to zero 3 Connect tubing from gauge to exhaust air flow pressure taps see diagram at right Be sure to connect the tubes to their appropriate high low fittings If the gauge drops below zero reverse the tubing connections NOTE It is suggested to start with the exhaust air flow reading because the exhaust has 0015 typically more restriction than the fresh air especially in cases of fully ducted installations or source point ventilation Place the magnehelic gauge upright and level Record equivalent air flow of the reading according to the balancing chart 4 Move tubing to fresh air flow pressure taps see diagram Adjust the fresh air balancing damper until the fresh air flow is approximately the same as the exhaust air flow If fresh air flow is less than exhaust air flow then go back and adjust the exhaust balancing damper to equal the fresh air flow 5 Secure both dampers thumb screw
9. furnace air handler Method 1 Supply return connection Method 2 Return return without Nor LESS A THAN 10 ain 2 Minimum 18 Minimum 3 ec VJO038 NOT LESS THAN 10 3 1 VJ0037 Stale air intake Cut an opening into the furnace air handler return duct not less than 10 feet 3 1 m from the furnace air handler A B Connect this opening to the Exhaust air from building port of the ERV Fresh air distribution Same instructions as for Method 1 or Method 2 Section 2 6 2 For Method 2 Return return make sure there is a distance of at least 3 feet 0 9 m between the 2 connections to the furnace air handler NOTE For Method 1 it is not essential to synchronize the furnace blower operation with the unit operation but we recommend it CAUTION If using Method 2 make sure the furnace air handler blower operation is synchronized with the unit operation See Section 4 2 INSTALLATION 0 2 7 CONNECTING THE Ducrs THE UNIT NOTE All units ports were created to be connected to ducts having a minimum of 5 diameter but if need be they can be connected to bigger sized ducts by using an appropriate transition e g 5 diameter to 6 diameter transition Insulated flexible ducts CAUTION Make sure the balancing dampers are set to wide open position before connecting the ducts to the ports All units have both Fresh air to building and Exhaust a
10. them in the ceiling Fresh air distribution ductwork Install the fresh air distribution registers in bedrooms dining rooms living room and basement Keep in mind that the fresh air registers must be located as far as possible from the stale air registers Install the registers in the ceiling OR 6 to 12 inches 152 to 305 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall The duct length should be at least 15 4 6 m The fresh air will then flow through the room and mix with room air ensuring a continuous renewed airflow If a register must be floor installed direct the airflow up the wall 2 6 2 CENTRAL Draw SYSTEM AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 1 2 Stale air exhaust ductwork Same as for Fully Ducted System described on point 2 6 1 Fresh air distribution ductwork A WARNING When performing duct connections always use approved tools and materials Respect all corresponding laws and safety regulations Please refer to your local building code CAUTION When performing duct connections to the furnace supply duct this duct must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the ERV Also use a steel duct There are 2 methods for connecting the unit to the furnace air handler Method 1 Supply side connection Cut an opening into the furnace supply duct at least 18 inches 0 5 m from the furnace air handler Minimum 18 0 5 e Connect this opening to the Fresh air to buildin
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12. If it still not working properly refer to table below If the integrated control LED of the unit is flashing this means the unit sensors detected a problem See the table below to know where the problem occurs on the unit LED flashes GREEN Thermistor error Replace the entire port assembly Unit works but will defrost fresh air from outside port frequently LED flashes RED The door is open and e Put a magnet over the door switch or close the Unit does not work the unit is not unplugged door and press once on the integrated control push button to reset the unit Exhaust motor error Goto8 PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES YOu SOULD TRY THIS The error code E1 is Unit not compatible with control Check table on page 2 for control compatibility displayed on Altitude The wires may be in reverse position Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to their Platinum or Deco Touch wall appropriate places control screen The wires may be misconnected Ensure the wires are correctly connected The wires may be broken Inspect every wire and replace any that is damaged If wires are hidden into walls test the control using a shorter wire There is no outside NOTE At its very start up or after a power failure it takes some temperature displayed on minutes before the outside temperature appears on screen Altitude or Platinum wall The delay duration depends on which operation mode the control Screen em am
13. J12 connection both harness side and board side Replace the damper system Replace the main PCB Plug supply motor to J5 connector and exhaust motor to J4 connector If the integrated control LED flashes RED the supply motor is defective If exhaust motor works plug back supply motor to J4 connector and exhaust motor to J5 connector then check for supply motor capacitor validity Plug supply motor capacitor to J7 connector and exhaust motor capacitor to J6 connector If the integrated control LED flashes RED the supply motor capacitor is defective If there is no change the PCB is defective Plug exhaust motor to J4 connector and supply motor to J5 connector If supply motor works but exhaust motor does not exhaust motor is defective If exhaust motor works plug back supply motor to J4 connector and exhaust motor to J5 connector then check for exhaust motor capacitor validity Plug exhaust motor capacitor to J6 connector and exhaust motor capacitor to J7 connector If exhaust motor works but supply motor does not the exhaust motor capacitor is defective If there is no change check validity of transformer or PCB Check J8 and J9 connectors as well as BLUE and RED wire connections from J9 Move JU1 jumper from pins 2 and 1 to pins 2 and 3 Set the unit on high speed If exhaust motor works the transformer is defective If it still does not change the PCB
14. N WALL CONTROLS LITE TOUCH CONSTRUCTO LITE TOUCH BRONZE SIMPLE TOUCH CONSTRUCTO Kee REAR VIEW noje fng i pdoy VE0113A VE0187 12 3 CONTROLS 3 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL WALL CONTROLS CONT D 3 2 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL AUXILIARY WALL CONTROLS DEHUMIDISTAT 60 MINUTE CRANK TIMER PUSH BUTTON TIMERS NOTE If an optional auxiliary wall control is activated and then the Dehumidistat is being activated this one will override the auxiliary wall control commands nofe fng BRERA 0296 Once the wall control s connections have been made insert the terminal connector the bottom of the unit on the electrical compartment front face VD0182 NOTE For information about the operation of the wall controls refer to the user guide 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE WARNING Never connect a 120 volt AC circuit to the terminals of the furnace interlock standard wiring Only use the low voltage class 2 circuit of the furnace blower control For a furnace connected to a cooling system On some older thermostats energizing the R and G terminals at the furnace has the effect of energizing Y at the thermostat and thereby turning on the cooling system If you identify this type of thermostat you mu
15. OT WATER OR ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEATING Stale air coming from the registers located at the highest level of the house is exhausted to the outside Fresh air from outside is filtered and supplied by the register located in the lowest liveable level Homes with more than one level require at least one exhaust register at the highest level See figure at right VH0099 1 2 CENTRAL Draw Point CONNECTION TO A FORCED AIR SYSTEM Stale air coming from the registers located at the highest level of the house is exhausted to the outside Fresh air from outside is filtered and supplied to the return plenum or the supply duct of the forced air unit See figure at right For this type of installation it is not essential that the forced air system blower runs when the unit is in operation but we recommend it NOTE Home with multiple forced air systems should have one unit on each system VH0100 1 3 SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION CONNECTION TO A FORCED AIR SYSTEM Stale air is exhausted to the outside Fresh air from outside is filtered and supplied to the return plenum or the supply duct of the forced air unit See figure at right To avoid cross contamination and achieve the highest efficiencies the forced air system blower must always be ON NOTE Home with multiple forced air systems should have one unit on each system VH0101 1 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS 0 1 4
16. ctions then seal with duct tape 2 INSTALLATION coNr p 2 8 INSTALLING 2 ExTERIOR Hoops Choose an appropriate location to install the exterior hoods There must be a inimum distance of 6 1 8 between the hoods to avoid cross contamination There must be a minimum distance of 18 457 mm from the ground WARNING Make sure the intake hood is at least 6 feet 1 8 m away from any of the following Dryer exhaust high efficiency furnace vent central vacuum vent Gas meter exhaust gas barbecue grill Any exhaust from a combustion source Garbage bin and any other source of contamination Refer to figure below for connecting insulated ducts to the exterior hoods An Anti gust intake hood should be installed in regions where a lot of snow is expected to fall 1 ExHAUST HOOD 1 457 S gt 1 8 md 6 0 152 OPTIONAL DUCT LOCATION 18 457 VD0028 2 9 INSTALLING THE TANDEM TRANSITION Kir If desired a Tandem transition kit can be used instead of 2 exterior hoods but take in account this device will generate additional 0 23 in w g static pressure joist opening needed to install the Tandem transition must be 9 minimum maximum height of the Tandem transition is 834 To connect the insulated flexible ducts to the Tandem transition Exhaust air to outside and Fresh air from outside follow the instruc
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18. g port of the use steel duct s x dud see figure at right Make sure the ERV duct forms an elbow inside the furnace air handler ductwork If desired interlock synchronize the furnace air handler blower operation see Section 4 Method 2 Return side connection Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than 10 feet 3 1 the furnace air handler A B Connect this opening to the Fresh air to building port of the ERV see figure at right NOTE For Method 2 it is not essential that the furnace air handler runs when the unit is in operation but we recommend it If desired interlock synchronize the 2 Nor LESS furnace air handler blower operation see Section 4 MOOSE THAN 10 3 1 7 2 INSTALLATION coNr p 2 6 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS CONT D 2 6 3 SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 1 3 A WARNING When performing duct connections always use approved tools and materials Respect all corresponding laws and or safety regulations Please refer to your local building code CAUTION When performing duct connections to the furnace supply duct this duct must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the ERV Also use a steel duct For a Return Return installation the furnace blower must be in operation when the ERV is in operation There are 2 methods for connecting the unit to the
19. heat or energy recovery core core filters insulation dampers etc are all intact VD0183 2 2 LOCATING THE UNIT Choose an appropriate location for the unit e Within an area of the house where the ambient temperature is kept between 18 C 65 F and 40 C 104 F So as to provide easy access to the interior of the unit for semi annual and annual maintenance Close to an exterior wall so as to limit the length of the insulated flexible duct to and from the unit Away from hot chimneys and other fire hazards Allow for a power source standard 3 prong grounding outlet 2 3 Un t PREPARATION All these units are equipped with 2 ports having integrated balancing damper Turn the thumb screw B clockwise to manually open and adjust the damper C Set both Fresh air to building port and LC Exhaust air to outside port to wide open position VJ0032 Port with integrated balancing damper Top view 2 INSTALLATION coNr p 2 3 Un t PREPARATION CONT D The door latches location can be changed from sides to front of the unit according to the installation needs VD0176 Latches on sides of the unit Latches in front of the unit To do so turn the unit upside down Open the latches an unscrew them from the unit Install the latches on their new locations yoooso 2 4 How To THE UNIT Hang the unit with the 4 chains hooks and springs provided
20. in place with tape 6 Write the required air flow information on a label and stick it near the unit for future reference date maximum speed air flows your name phone number and business address NOTE The unit is considered balanced even if there is a difference of 10 cfm or 5 l s or 17 m3 h between the two air flows 15 7 SERVICE PARTS VLOO65 REPLACEMENT Parts AND REPAIR In order to ensure your ventilation unit remains in good working condition you must use the manufacturer genuine replacement parts only The manufacturer genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety Any third party replacement part used may cause serious damage and drastically reduce the performance level of your unit which will result in premature failing Also the manufacturer recommends to contact a certified service depot for all replacement parts and repairs No DESCRIPTION Part No CAPACITOR AND INLET RING INCLUDED Capacitor 18 uF 61127 7 62257 16094 Door ASSEMBLY 16095 ERV core WITH 2 FILTERS 16033 16031 1 16029 ES TRANSFORMER 18302 PCB 16416 NoT SHOWN 16 0 6 9 8 TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit does not work properly reset the unit by unplugging it for one minute and then replug it
21. ing circuits electrical motors dwelling building power or lighting wiring or power distribution panel Use the terminal connector included in the installation kit to perform the electrical connection for main and optional wall controls Check if all wires are correctly inserted in their corresponding holes in the terminal block A wire is correctly inserted when its orange receptacle is lower than another one without wire On illustration at right wire A is correctly inserted but not wire B Splice back the end of the cable to access the 4 wires Strip the end of each wire Connect each wire to its corresponding terminal YELLOW wire to Y RED wire to GREEN wire to and BLACK wire to Check if all wires are correctly inserted in their corresponding holes in the terminal block Connect the auxiliary control cable if installed not shown 0272 3 2 11 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ALTITUDE 3 2 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEco ToucH PLariNUM Main WaLL CONTROL Main WALL CONTROL pgod vj cit fogod Y R efe 1 8 20 1 9 VEO181 e VE0250 3 2 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO LITE TOUCH 3 2 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO CONSTRUCTO OR BRONZE OR SIMPLE TOUCH Bronze Main WaLL CONTROL CONSTRUCTO OR BRONZE MAIN WALL CONTROLS MAI
22. ir to outside ports equipped with integrated balancing damper Prior to install the insulated flexible ducts on ensure these both ports have their dampers set to wide open position See Section 2 3 CAUTION If ducts have to go through an unconditioned space e g attic always use insulated ducts Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible ducts to the port of the unit Exhaust air to outside and Fresh air from outside ports Pull back the insulation to expose the flexible duct Attach the flexible duct to the port using tie wrap Pull the insulation over the joint and tuck in between the inner and outer rings of the double collar then pull down the vapor barrier shaded part in illustrations below over the insulation and over the outer ring of double collar Apply duct tape to the joint making an airtight seal Avoid compressing the insulation when pulling the tape tightly around the joint Compressed insulation loses its R value and causes water dripping due to condensation on the exterior surface of the duct CAUTION Make sure the vapor barrier on the insulated ducts does not tear during installation to avoid condensation within the ducts VJ0120 Rigid ducts CAUTION Do not use screws to connect the rigid ducts to the ports Use a small length 6 lenght of flexible duct to connect the rigid duct to the ports in order to avoid vibration transmissions Use tie wraps to perform conne
23. llation only Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire rated construction codes and standards A WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSON S OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING 1 Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have questions contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty Before servicing or cleaning the unit disconnect power cord from electrical outlet This unit is not designed to provide combustion and or dilution air for fuel burning appliances When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities Do not use this unit with any solid state speed control device other than following wall controls DEco TouchH Constructo VENMARAVS ConsTRUCTO 1 2 ERV SiuPLE ToucH CONSTRUCTO OR CONSTRUCTO DEHUMIDISTAT 20 MINUTE LIGHTED PUSH BUTTON TIMER VANEE 60H ERV DEco Touch Lire TOUCH BRONZE AND 6O MINUTE CRANK TIMER SimPLe TOUCH BRONZE OR BRONZE 6 This unit must be grounded The power supply cord has a 3 prong grounding plug for your personal safety It must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding receptacle grounded in accordance with the national electrical code and local codes and ordinances Do not remove the ground prong Do not use an ex
24. ly booted 3 1 2 SETTING EXTENDED DEFROST These units are factory set to normal defrost In cold region outside temperature 27 C 17 F and lower it may be necessary to setup extended defrost During the first 2 seconds of booting sequence while the integrated control LED is GREEN press on push button for 3 seconds to set the unit in extended defrost the LED will blink AMBER to show the unit is in extended defrost mode After that the LED will shut off then light RED the unit returns in its booting sequence 11 3 CONTROLS 3 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPTIONAL WALL CONTROLS For more convenience this unit can also be controlled using an optional main wall control NOTES 1 The integrated control must be turned OFF to use an optional main control 2 If an optional auxiliary control is used if activated this auxiliary control will override the optional main control operation WARNING Always disconnect the unit before making any connections Failure in disconnecting power could result in electric shock or damage of the wall control or electronic module inside the unit CAUTION Never install more than one main wall control per unit Make sure that the wires do not short circuit between themselves or by touching any other components on the wall control Avoid poor wiring connections To reduce electrical interference noise potential do not run wall control wiring next to control contactors or near light dimm
25. s intended to be installed in compliance with all local and national codes that are applicable 7 When leaving the house for a long period of time more than two weeks a responsible person should regularly check if the unit operates adequately 8 If the ductwork passes through an unconditioned space e g attic the unit must operate continuously except when performing maintenance and or repair Also the ambient temperature of the house should never drop below 18 C 65 F 2 BON TABLE OF CONTENTS TTY PICALMINSTALLATIONS is a ceno 4 5 Fuur DUCTED SYSTEM 4 12 CENTRAL DRAN POINT 4 1 9 SIMPLIFIED EE 4 WAY ATHIGIINSTALLATION 5 2 INSTALLATION cacti Y 5 10 2 4 INSPECT THE CONTENT OF THE BOX icone rece eer tete eR REED 5 2 2 LOCATING THE TC TEE 5 2 3 UNT PREPARATION NETT II LL TII DLL ELLE 5 6 2 4 HowTo THE UNIT 6 2 5 PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK nne rne ree rer ese esses estes ese ese ere ene ene ene enne 7 2 6 INSTALLING THE DU
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27. tension cord 7 Do not install in a cooking area or connect directly to any appliances 8 Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors 9 When performing installation servicing or cleaning these units it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves 10 Due to the weight of the unit two installers are recommended to perform installation 11 When applicable local regulation comprise more restrictive installation and or certification requirements the aforementioned requirements prevail on those of this document and the installer agrees to conform to these at his own expenses CAUTION To avoid prematurate clogged filters turn OFF the unit during construction or renovation Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements Be sure to duct air outside Do not intake exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceiling or into attics crawl spaces or garage Intended for residential installation only in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 90B for a unit installed in U S A or Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada for a unit installed in Canada 5 Do not run any air ducts directly above or closer than 2 ft 0 61 m to any furnace or its supply plenum boiler or other heat producing appliance If a duct has to be connected to the furnace return plenum it must be connected not closer than 9 10 3 m from this plenum connection to the furnace 6 The ductwork i
28. tions included with the Tandem transition kit part no 14690 Patented Tandem transition kit 10 3 CONTROLS 3 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 9 9 will then shows on which mode the unit is in OyO o l B o VD0182 1 2 Refer to table at right to see how to operate AMBER Un s OFF If a problem occurs during the unit operation its integrated control LED 2 will blink The color of the blinking light depends on the type of error detected Refer to Section 8 TROUBLESHOOTING on page 17 for further details 3 1 1 Boor sEQUENCE The unit boot sequence is similar to a personal computer boot sequence Each time 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 ful
29. wall control is set The shortest delay is obtained when the wall control is set on MIN or MAX in VENT Mode RED wire in control cable damaged or Ensure the RED wire is not damaged and properly connected misconnected Altitude Platinum or The Altitude Platinum or Deco Touch Replace the Altitude Platinum or Deco Touch wall control Deco Touch wall control wall control may be defective screen alternates between normal display and E3 The wall control Unit integrated control set to low or high Press on the integrated push button until the LED turns off 4 does not work speed AMBER or GREEN continuous LED Unit not compatible with control Check table on page 2 for control compatibility The wires may be in reverse position Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to their appropriate places The wires may be misconnected Ensure the wires are correctly connected The wires may be broken Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged Defective wall control Replace the wall control Unit does not work LED not Unit is unplugged Make sure the unit is plugged lit power up No power to power outlet Test the power outlet with another electrical device e g a lamp If it does not work call an electrician The fuse may be defective Check if fuse F1 located on the PCB is blown In that case replace fuse F1 as per product nameplate J10 J9 or J8 connector s may be Check the connection of J10 J9 and J8
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