Installation Manual
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1. eRe eR 16 TROUBLESHOOTING castes is d ie aa ajai at a ELAR dai i ad B a a A 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 4 Futty DUCTED SYSTEM PRIMARILY FOR HOMES WITH RADIANT HOT 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 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 suppl2. sajou gas yms 5 g sajou gas feuondo Ol __ zer For cor ue Or O a ber jddng joyoedeo 247 1040 Ue JsNeYyXy or 100w ZA ld tar 9 0 PL OLL 2 09 2 09 A 01 21901 21818 io 5 ber 25580 Al A L Ave VOLZOAA OU MOT1SA ALIHM aay anid 18 29 901 PEW ue gt yo9 9s en 5 901 zg 29 peddiys 3345 ONILLES 22135 03385 SHOLOW NVA ta d 9 9 3009 40109 2 55210 9 Aog 2 5521 A 021 f 6 g sajou s feuondo M 9 5 OHL Aiddng zZ L 2 leer 56 5 9 ue
3. vee de bow 7 2 6 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS 7 8 2 7 CONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THE UNIT 9 2 8 INSTALLING THE TANDEM TRANSITION 9 2 9 INSTALLING 2 EXTERIOR HOODS 10 lt _ _ het oh eee eues 10 12 39 1 INTEGRATED CONTROL os x Selva Gere eG pe eles S Aa 10 3 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL WALL CONTROLS 11 12 3 2 1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO PLATINUM MAIN WALL CONTROL 11 3 2 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO LITE TOUCH BRONZE OR SIMPLE TOUCH BRONZE MAIN WALL CONTROLS 11 3 2 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO BRONZE MAIN WALL CONTROL 11 3 2 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL AUXILIARY WALL CONTROLS 12 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE 12 WIRING DIAGRAM 13 BALANCING THE UNIT cs cise ere Ste ak sya dow ace eae dae aba ind ean ee ae 14 CONNECTING THE DRAIN HRV UNITS ONLY 0 2 0 ee eee ees 15
4. Any exhaust from a combustion source Garbage bin and any other sources 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 vp0028 __ 3 CONTROLS 31 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 VD0182 PRESS ON PUSH BUTTON LED RESULTS Refer to table beside to see how to operate the unit using its integrated control ONCE AMBER UNIT IS ON Low SPEED TWICE GREEN UNIT IS ON HIGH SPEED THREE TIMES No LIGHT UNIT 15 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 9 Troubleshooting on page 17 for further details 311 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 Af
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6. NOT LESS unit is operation but we recommend it If desired interlock synchronize _7 THAN 10 3 1 m 2 INSTALLATION CONT D 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 HRV ERV Also use a steel duct For a Return Return installation the furnace blower must be in operation when the HRV ERV is in operation There are 2 methods for connecting the unit to the furnace air handler Method 1 Supply return connection Method 2 Return return without A B NOT LESS THAN 10 3 1 m A Minimum 3 _ Sp lt gt 22222 NOT LESS Q THAN 10 3 1 m VJ0038 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 Connect this opening to the Exhaust air from building port of the HRV 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 furn
7. __ INSTALLATION GUIDE VANEE HRV 60H AND ERV 60H Model no 41602 Model no 41600 HRV with ports on top HRV with ports on sides VB0072 VB0076 Model no 41606 Model no 41604 ERV with ports on top ERV with ports on sides inv Emy J VB0073 VB0075 371 0 RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS q These products earned the ENERGY STAR by 5 meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA They meet ENERGY STAR requirements only when used in Canada 060108 rev J ENERGY STAR 2 863 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 Denotes an instruction which if not followed may severely damage the unit and or its components NOTE Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this manual and or the unit and we would appreciate hearing your comments on ways to better serve you Please contact us by phone
8. The shortest delay is obtained when the wall control is set on MIN or MAX in VENT Mode Platinum wall control screen alternates between normal display and E3 The Platinum wall control is defective Replace the Platinum wall control Platinum wall control screen alternates between normal display and E4 The Platinum wall control is defective Replace the Platinum wall control Unit does not work The circuit board may be defective Unplug the unit Disconnect the main control and the optional s control s if need be Jump G and B terminals Plug the unit back and wait about 10 seconds If the motors run on high speed and the damper opens the circuit board is not defective CNC ES 0097 The damper actuator does not work The damper actuator or the integrated damper port mechanism may be defective The circuit board may be defective e Unplug the unit Disconnect the main control and the optional controls s if need be Wait 10 seconds and plug the unit back Check if the damper opens If not use a mulltimeter and check for 24 V AC J12 1 and J12 2 in electrical compartment If there is 24 V AC replace the entire port assembly NOTE It is normal to experience a small delay 7 8 seconds before detecting the 24 V AC signal at starting up This signal will stay during 17 18 seconds before disappearing e If there is no 24 V AC repla
9. 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 DUCTED 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 e If a register is installed in the kitchen it must be located at least 4 feet 1 2 from the range e Install the registers 6 to 12 inches 152 to 305 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install 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 e 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 e If a register must be floor installed direct the airflow up the wall 2 6 2 CENTR
10. 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 picture beside wire A is correctly inserted but not wire B 3 2 1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO PLATINUM MAIN WaLL CONTROL 20 710060 mn am cm EEEE VE0174 3 2 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO LITE TOUCH 3 2 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO BRONZE MAIN BRONZE OR SIMPLE TOUCH BRONZE MAIN WALL CONTROL WALL CONTROLS MAIN WALL CONTROL LITE TOUCH BRONZE and SIMPLE TOUCH BRONZE Nofe ho R sa nofe fng y r ey lel VEO101A VE0103 3 CONTROLS CONT D 3 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL WALL CONTROLS CONT D 3 2 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL AUXILIARY WALL CONTROLS HUMIDITY CONTROL 60 MINUTE 20 MINUTED LIGHTED PUSH BUTTON CRANK TIMER 5 MAXIMUM NOTE If an optional auxiliary wall control is fa then ale nofce ne 1 8 6 8 ontrol is being activated this one will override the auxiliary wall control commands VEO105A Once the wall control s connections have been made insert the terminal connector in the bottom of the unit on the electrical compartment front face TERMINAL CONNEC
11. 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 the 2 transport brackets A and open the door Discard the styrofoam fillers ERV units only and remove the hardware kit from the unit Inspect the interior of the unit for damage Ensure that heat or energy recovery core core filters insulation dampers etc are all intact 2 2 LOCATING THE UNIT cars Choose an appropriate location for the unit Within an area of the house where the ambient temperature is between 10 C 50 F and 65 C 149 F basement furnace room closet etc So as to provide easy access to the interior of the unit for 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 e Allow for a power source standard 3 prong grounding outlet For HRV units ONLY Close to a drain If no drain is close by use a pail to collect run off 2 3 UNIT PREPARATION Both HRV and ERV units are equipped with 2 ports having integrated balancing damper Turn the thumb screw A clockwise to manually open and adjust the damper B HRV units Set the Fresh air
12. to building port to wide open position and adjust the Exhaust air to outside port to 3rd notch NOTE If the unit need to be balanced adjust the damper of the Exhaust air to outside port to wide open position See Section 6 ERV units Set both Fresh air to building port and Exhaust air to outside port to wide open position VJ0032 Port with integrated balancing damper Top view 2 INSTALLATION CONT D 2 3 UNIT PREPARATION CONT D The door latches location can be changed from sides to front of the unit according to the installation needs 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 00094 00090 2 4 How HANG THE UNIT Hang the unit with the 4 chains hooks and springs provided VD0185 CAUTION Make sure the unit is level If there is not enough space on top of the unit slightly bend the hooks and install them lower on the unit See figure beside VD0187 2 INSTALLATION CONT D 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 e f the house has two floors or more
13. AL DRAW POINT 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 HRV ERV Also use a steel duct There are 2 methods for connecting the unit to the furnace air handler Method 1 Supply side connection e Cut an opening into the furnace supply duct at least 18 inches 0 5 m from the furnace air handler e Connect this opening to the Fresh air to building port of the HRV ERV use steel duct see figure beside e Make sure the HRV ERV duct form an elbow inside the furnace air handler ductwork e 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 m from the furnace air handler A B Connect this opening to the Fresh air to building port of the HRV ERV see figure beside NOTE For Method 2 it is not essential that the furnace air handler runs when the lt gt 1 LAI the furnace air handler blower operation see Section 4 Q
14. OWN 16 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 on the unit the problem occurs LED flashes GREEN The unit is still running LED flashes AMBER The unit stops LED flashes RED The unit stops Problems i The error code E1 is displayed on Platinum wall control screen e Thermistor error Damper error The door is open and the unit is not unplugged Exhaust motor error Possible causes The wires may be in reverse position The wires may be broken The wires may have a bad connection the entire port assembly fresh air from outside port Go to Point 6 Close the door and press once on the integrated control push button to reset the unit Go to Point 9 You should try this that the color coded wires have been connected to their appropriate places Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged Ensure the wires are correctly connected There is no outside temperature displayed on Platinum wall control screen lt The unit thermistor is defective Replace the unit thermistor NOTE At its very start up or after a power failure it takes some minutes before the outside temperature appears on screen The delay duration depends on which operation mode the wall control is set
15. TOR 200000000 ys NOTE For information about the operation of the wall controls refer to the user guide 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE A 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 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 must use the ALTERNATE FURNACE INTERLOCK WIRING STANDARD FURNACE INTERLOCK WIRING ALTERNATE FURNACE INTERLOCK WIRING THERMOSTAT 88 THERMOSTAT TERMINALS l 4 WIRES TERMINAL FOUR 2 WIRES heating only 1 F _____ Tal 8 Le FURNACE 24 VOLT TERMINAL BLOCK 2 WIRES COOLING SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM FURNACE 24 VOLT TERMINAL BLOCK TWO WIRES 12 WIRING DIAGRAM 5 9 lt lt q t the unit from its power source isconnec icing a gt 7 ing any main Risk of electrical shocks Before perform g sajou 995
16. ace 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 CONT D 2 7 CONNECTING THE DUCTS THE UNIT Insulated flexible 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 CAUTION Make sure the balancing dampers are set to their appropriate position before connecting the ducts to the ports See Section 2 3 VJ0039 VJ0043 vJo041 VJ0042 VJ0040 Pull back the insulation to Attach the flexible Pull the insulation Pull the vapor barrier Apply duct tape to the expose the flexible duct duct to the port using over the joint and over the insulation joint making an airtight tie wrap tuck in between the and over the outer seal Avoid compressing inner and outer rings of the double collar the insulation when of the double collar pulling the tape tightly CAUTION around the joint Make sure the vapor Compressed insulation barrier on the loses its R value and insulated ducts causes water dripping does not tear during due to condensation installation to avoid on the exterior surface condensation within of the duct the duc
17. at 1 800 567 3855 ABOUT THESE UNITS LIMITATION For residential domestic installation only This unit must be installed in accordance with all national and local regulations building codes and safety codes 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 main wall controls Platinum Lite Touch Bronze Simple Touch Bronze or Bronze and no other optional wall controls than 60 minute crank timer and or 20 minute lighted push button and or Humidity Control 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 extension cord 7 Do not install in a cooking area or connect directly to any appliances 8 D
18. ce the circuit board The wall control does not work The wires may be in reverse position The wires may be broken The wire in the wall OR the wall control may be defective Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to their appropriate places Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged Remove the wall control and test it right beside the unit using another shorter wire If the wall control works there change the wire If it does not change the wall control The Humidity Control does not The wires may be in reverse position work OR the 20 minute push button timer does not work OR its indicator light does not stay on The Humidity Control or push button may be defective e Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to their appropriate places eJump the OL and OC terminals If the unit switch to high speed remove the Humidity Control or push button and test it right beside the unit using another shorter wire If it works here change the wire If it doesn t change the Humidity Control or the push button 0098 17 9 TROUBLESHOOTING CONT D Problems 9 The supply and or exhaust motor do not work Possible causes The circuit board may be defective The motor s may be defective You should try this Press on the integrated control push button until the unit turn on
19. e 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 N o oND TABLE OF CONTENTS TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS 4 5 a FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM Oh a eae Ga ee ba ete 4 1 2 CENTRAL DRAW POINT cet terr Sener 4 13 SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION cede Faces eee eee bobs ba ahd eS ORES 4 1 4 ATTIC INSTALLATION FOR ERV UNITS ONLY 0 ee 5 INSTALLATION 5 10 2 1 INSPECT THE CONTENT OF THE BOX 5 22 LOCATING THE al anaes cleans 5 2 3 PREPARATION 5 6 2 4 HOW TO HANG THE UNIT aid wal dla we dead 6 2 5 PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK sac Ub E Beale eG
20. eplace if necessary See point 6 11 The integrated control push button does not work The 30 second boot sequence is not completed See Section 3 1 1 Boot Sequence 18
21. ing a pail to collect water locate the tube end approximately 1 from the top of the pail in order to prevent water from being drawn back up into the unit 15 0091 In order to keep the drain pan intact hand tighten the 2 plastic drain fittings to the unit door using the gaskets and nuts as shown Tie wrap Make a water trap loop in the tube to prevent the unit from drawing unpleasant odors from the drain source Make sure this loop is situated BELOW the T as shown This will prevent water from being drawn back up into the unit in case of negative pressure Run the tube to the floor drain or to an alternative drain pipe or pail Be sure there is a slight slope for the run off 8 SERVICE PARTS VLO019 41600 HRV 41602 HRV 41604 ERV 41606 ERV DESCRIPTION No NUMBER PORTS ON SIDES PORTS ON TOP PORTS ON SIDES PORTS ON TOP 8 5 Ducts 16040 16035 OVAL PORT WITH INTEGRATED amp WHEEL ASSEMBLY 5 UF MOTOR e ef 2 _ __ 7 fiear wmm _____ 16085 NWA 16029 18302 PART NOT SH
22. l plastic plugs included in the hardware kit 6 1 6 2 WHat YOU NEED TO BALANCE THE UNIT A gauge capable of measuring 0 to 0 5 inch of water 0 to 125 Pa and 2 plastic tubes e The balancing chart located on the unit door VP0009 PRELIMINARY STAGES TO BALANCE THE UNIT e Seal all the unit ductwork with tape Close all windows and doors e 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 clockwise to manually open the dampers Both are located on the Exhaust air to outside port and on Fresh air to building port e 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 BALANCING PROCEDURE 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 Place the magnehelic gauge on a level surface and adjust it to zero Connect tubing from gauge to EXHAUST air flow pressure taps see diagram beside Be sure to connect the tubes to thei
23. low speed the LED will light AMBER Using a multimeter check the voltage J4 1 and J4 2 for supply motor and on J5 1 and J5 2 for exhaust motor Refer to the FAN MOTORS SPEED SELECTION table in Section 5 Wiring Diagram to know what the reading must be Then set the unit on high speed by pressing on the integrated control push button one more time the LED will light GREEN Using a multimeter check the voltage on J4 1 and J4 2 for supply motor and on J5 1 and J5 2 for exhaust motor Refer to the FAN MOTORS SPEED SELECTION table in Section 5 Wiring Diagram to know what the reading must be If all the readings correspond to the right voltage values the circuit board is not defective If one or both readings are different change the circuit board Using a multimeter check the ohms value on each motor connectors For BLUE and BLACK motor wires the right value is 52 ohms For BLUE and BROWN motor wires the right value is 72 ohms For BROWN and BLACK motor wires the right value is 124 ohms If the ohms values are the same the motor is not defective Replace the motor capacitor 10 The defrost cycle does not work the fresh air duct is frozen OR the fresh air distributed is very cold Ice deposits may be hindering the damper operation The damper rod or the port damper itself may be broken The damper actuator or circuit board may be defective Remove the ice Inspect these parts and r
24. o 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 comprises 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 avoid premature 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 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 is intended to be installed in compliance with all local and national codes that ar
25. r 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 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 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 Secure both dampers thumb screw in place with tape 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 5 or 17 m h between the two air flows 14 7 CONNECTING THE DRAIN HRV UNITS ONLY From the inner side of the unit door using the provided drain tube punch out both drain holes A 00092 Cut 2 sections of plastic tubing about 12 long and attach them to each drain fitting Join the 2 short sections to the T junction and main tube as shown VD0231A If us
26. ter 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 10 3 CONTROLS CONT D 3 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO 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 lf an optional auxiliary control is used if activated this auxiliary control will override the optional main control A WARNING Always disconnect the unit before making any connections Failure in disconnecting power could result in electrical shock or damage of the wall control or electronic module inside the unit CAUTION Never install more than one optional 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 dimming 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
27. ts Rigid ducts CAUTION Do not use screws to connect the rigid ducts to the ports Use a small length of flexible duct to connect the rigid duct to the ports in order to avoid vibration transmissions Use tie wraps to perform connections 2 8 INSTALLING THE TANDEM TRANSITION KIT The joist opening needed to install the Tandem transition must be 934 minimum The 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 instructions included with the Tandem transition kit part no 14690 Patented Tandem transition kit NOTE Ifthe joist are perpendicular to the ducts or if the connection to the exterior hood is a limited area the installation will need 2 exterior hoods instead of one See next Section 2 9 INSTALLING 2 EXTERIOR Hoops 2 INSTALLATION CONT D 2 9 INSTALLING 2 EXTERIOR Hoops EXHAUST HOOD 152 mm Choose an appropriate location to install the exterior hoods e There must be a minimum distance of 6 1 8 m between the hoods to avoid cross contamination e There must be a minimum distance of 18 457 mm from the ground Make sure the intake hood is at least 6 1 8 m away from the following OPTIONAL DUCT LOCATION Dryer exhaust high efficiency furnace vent central vacuum vent Gas meter exhaust gas barbecue grill
28. y 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 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 VH0057 1 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS CONT D 14 INSTALLATION FOR ERV UNITS ONLY All 3 types of installations can 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 CAUTION Due to the potential temperature difference between the attic and the rest of the house all unit ducts must be insulated CAUTION The attic temperature must always be above 0 C 32 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
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