"user manual"
Contents
1. 0 le O go eio EZ VE0177 Plug in the unit and do the overall verification of the system as described in Section 9 Cut a 2 7 e x 1 3 8 hole in wall at convenient location for the wall control Route the cable from the unit to this hole NOTE Dimensions shown for an installation without wall box Temporarily place the Switch over the hole and mark both mounting screw hole positions Remove the switch drill both screw holes 3 16 in wall and insert wall anchors included Strip the end of the cable to access the 4 wires Strip the end of each wire Using a small flat blade screwdriver connect each wire to its corresponding terminal on the back of the wall control YELLOW wire to Y RED wire to R GREEN wire to and BLACK wire to B 198 gt RE 27 8 VK0076A 5 3 16 typ E 029 VCOT116A gt VE0243 15 10 Mount the wall control to the wall VC0115 Connect the wires to their corresponding position inside the electrial compartment Make sure the connections of the unit and of the wall control O OSS YRGB nO 0251 F 102 correspond exactly Connect the auxiliary controls Do the appropriate connection to the furnace if2. seues 2 2 esn4 4 Ovz 00 SZZ esnarenr1 dS 4213119929 VSO GALSM 421312345 uo Z eq JSNW uej pue seoueuuopio sepoo ejqeoidde snw 941 Buigni eAnoejo4d eui esp AAO Ul pue NO 51 jeroeds si si ioo Aejay 0 HO 1 MOT eBueuoxa3 10 Bes au esn se asm eu Aue dei eui 0 pue JO OW eui 291 paads pessu eq ueo peeds pue s peeds 104 195 eu 9 ees sjonuo 3002 H0109 gt
3. WORKSHOP NON FINISHED BASEMENT 4 7 L s 10 18 9 L s 40 23 6 1 5 50 10 5 Installation 5 4 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS Z WARNING Never install a stale air exhaust register in a room where there is a combustion device such as a gas furnace a gas water heater or a fireplace CAUTION The ductwork is intended to be installed in compliance with all local and national codes that are applicable 5 4 1 Fully Ducted System as illustrated in Section 4 1 Stale air exhaust ductwork 5 4 2 Install registers in areas where contaminants are produced bathrooms laundry room etc Install registers 6 to 12 inches 152 to 305 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install them in the ceiling the duct leading to the register must never go through the attic If a register is installed in the kitchen it must have a washable filter and be located at least 4 feet 1 2 m from the range If possible measure the velocity of the air flowing through the registers If the velocity is higher than 400 ft min 122 m min then the register type is too small Replace with a larger one Fresh air distribution ductwork Install registers in every bedrooms in living room and a minimum of one per level without bedroom nor living room Install registers high on the walls with air flow directed towards the ceiling The horizontal draft must be perceptible at 3 ft 910
4. COM 0 5 S E SIPON occo 9o77Cc oO a 5 ct 20 59 coe g ERSSO a o S 5 2 amp 9 SALON juegue 0000 5 2 tc 55 ona IS HOLIMS VLLO03A NOILONN 4 dSL VNIN PAN T c VW 0 OO sy 5 o ZH 09 en bl D M 22 ozor oezo 18509539 5 5 3 LM 8 gt T1529 02 9 28 9 ogg _ 300W SUM ER ANY Seven ONLINE 6 6 o9 o42 0 91 9 9 ainr 3ovrIoA INT oft 5 e as 5 8 HOLOW o4 9 2 3 379 SH3dWAT Sake i 4 5 awiisous Jette oc 5 gae S RN x a 9014 KldWISSV 1 lt V8L003A o 2 otc Xx18W3SSV 29INOHLO313 OO gt 3 o o 5 KINO nouo 2 99 gt S 5 E o XQOTMSINIM3MOT8 D 1043 NB sie HEIL Soc S LL 2 S7EE AVH ieee E i gt 9 G M Idi IE Une 5 EZ295xXx 1 Mie cae 590509 AVY 1 SEES HOSNIS 27 LX pg e o E 2925 2 1508430 aon t err 11 5 Cf o 52 55
5. c Carefully seal the connection with duct tape d Pull the insulation over the joint and tuck it between the inner and outer rings of the double collar e Pull the vapor barrier over the insulation and over the outer ring of the double collar f Apply duct tape to the joint making an airtight seal Avoid compressing the insulation when you pull 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 that the vapor barrier on the insulated ducts does not tear during installation to avoid condensation within the duct a b c d e f COX EN VJ0001 0002 00 0004 0005 Rigid ducts Use duct tape to connect the rigid ducts to the ports CAUTION Do not use screws to connect rigid ducts to the ports Make sure that the 2 balancing dampers are left in a fully open position before connecting the ducts to these ports fresh air distribution port and stale air exhaust port as shown on Figure 8 VJ0007 Figure 8 12 5 Installation contd 5 6 INSTALLING THE EXTERIOR HOODS Choose an appropriate location for installing the exterior 1 hoods L EXHAUST 6 N HOOD 152 at a minimum distance of 6 feet 1 8 m between the J INTAKE hoods to avoid cross contamination ata minimum distance of 18 inches 457 mm
6. 171 292 2 a 100 0 4 71 150 256 71 151 256 71 151 256 555 E Mii s 125 0 5 67 141 241 67 142 241 57 120 205 m 150 0 6 60 128 216 61 130 220 40 85 144 Mm 0 175 07 51 108 184 52 110 187 27 57 97 EET 50 100 150 200 Gross FLow Energy Performance Us CFM x 0 47 L S x 3 6 SuPPLY Power SENsiBLE APPARENT LATENT RECOVERY TEMPERATURE AIR FLOW CONSUMED RECOVERY SENSIBLE MOISTURE F L s 3 WATTS EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS TRANSFER HEATING 0 32 31 66 111 62 67 79 0 01 0 32 57 120 205 90 61 70 0 01 25 13 38 81 137 83 60 76 0 02 25 13 COOLING TOTAL RECOVERY EFFICIENCY 5 385195 1 Te 5 Nor TESTED NOTE All specifications are subject to 35 95 change without notice NOVOFIT 2 0 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 120 VOLTS 2 1 AMPERES EXHAUST AIR TRANSFER RATIO 0 01 Ventilation Performance Exr STATIC NET SuPPLY GROSS AIR FLOW T 08 PRESSURE Air FLOW SuppLy EXHAUST 2 9 Pa Jin w g 5 m3 h Vs m h Vs 0 6 gt 25 0 1 110 234 396 112 237 403 112 237 403 2 0 4 1 50 0 2 103 219 374 105 223 378 106 225 382 E SA
7. Has 0 5 EEN famo ERR GE um mnm mam m m mamam a SHOS WNOILdO m MOTISA c En 2 3 g 9 ALON HOLIMS SLIHM N33HO o 2 JOHINOO TIVM 77777 A dau NMOHS T TIVM 822222222 3ONVHO 3ma oo 5 b JOHINOO TIVM NOILOANNOO _ Movig 255525 w x 52 6 9 on 2s COOL 25 to 3 o o o x0 5 gt 9528 7 17 8 Air Flow Balancing WHAT You NEED TO BALANCE THE UNIT PRELIMINARY STAGES TO BALANCE THE UNIT BALANCING PROCEDURE 1 A magnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0 to 0 5 inch of water 0 to 125 Pa and 2 plastic tubes The balancing chart provided with 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 balancing dampers are fully open Make sure all filters are clean if it is not the first time you balance the unit VD0051 Set the unit to high speed Make sure that the furnace blower is ON if the installation is in any way connected to the ductwork of the cold air return 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 th
8. from the ground AN 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 OPTIONAL DUCT central vacuum vent Gas meter exhaust gas barbecue grill Any exhaust from a combustion source Garbage bin and any other source of contamination AND DUCT TIE LOCATION Refer to figure 9 for connecting the insulated duct to the hoods Place the FRESH AIR INTAKE sticker provided in the installation kit on corresponding hood An Anti Gust Intake Hood should be installed in regions where a lot of snow is expected to fall vinos Figure 9 5 7 CONNECTING THE DRAIN F V 7 it 1 2 12 305 mm 305 mm L S ne t 2 VO0005A 3 To install the drain fittings punch the 2 knock out sections located at the bottom of the unit Y TIE WRAP DRAIN 4 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 In order to keep the drain pan intact hand tighten the 2
9. applicable by referring to Section 6 3 NOTE If you are in a cold region set up extended defrost by removing jumper JU1F on the main circuit board inside the electrical compartment see Section 7 Plug in the unit and do the overall verification of the System as described in Section 9 6 Main Controls contd 6 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE AS 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 cooling system On some older thermostats energizing the R and 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 An additional control relay will then have to be installed Standard furnace interlock wiring Alternate furnace interlock wiring Unit Control Module TERMINALS 9 PIN AMP PLUG THERMOSTAT J1 TERMINAL FOUR WIRES TWO WIRES _____ heating only UD UNIT CONTROL CONNECTOR gt eeooooooo IOCOLY RGB FURNACE INTERLOCK RELAY FURNACE 24 VOLT 24 VOLT TERMINAL BLOCK TERMINAL BLOCK 2 WIRES TWO WIRES COOLING SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM VEOO10A vEooosA FURNACE INTERLOCK RELAY PART NO 12658 16
10. is exhausted to the outside from the high humidity areas in the home such as bathrooms Use an independent bathroom fan in washroom without a bath tub nor a shower and a range hood in kitchen to exhaust stale air Homes with more than one level require at least one exhaust register at the highest level See 5 4 1 VH0062 for details 42 SYSTEM COMBINED WITH A FURNACE For homes with forced air heating See Figure 2 Moist stale air is exhausted from the high humidity areas in the home such as bathrooms kitchen and laundry room Fresh air is supplied to the cold air return or the supply duct of the furnace Use an independent bathroom fan in washroom without a bath tub nor a shower and a range hood in kitchen to exhaust stale air Homes with more than one level require at least one exhaust register at the highest level NOTE For this type of installation it is essential that the furnace blower runs when the unit is in operation See 5 4 2 for details VH0063 5 Installation ENT Gite 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 INSPECTING THE Box CONTENT 5 1 Inspect the exterior of the unit for shipping damage Ensure that there is no damage to the door door latches door hinges dampers duct colla
11. plastic drain fittings to the unit using the gaskets washers and nuts as shown If using 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 13 Cut 2 sections of plastic tubing about 12 305 mm long and attach them to each drain fitting Join the 2 short sections to the T junction and main tube as shown 6 Main Controls 6 1 DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS ALTITUDE WaLL CONTROL Deco ToucH WALL CONTROL 4 26 mm lt 414 107 mm mus lt gt m a E nm T 3 3 3 3 a aauoeg FRONT VIEW m SIDE VIEW VOLTAGE 12 volts DC VOLTAGE 12 volts DC 6 2 MAIN CONTROL INSTALLATION Z 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 Failure to comply with the following can cause erratic operation of the unit Never install more than one main wall control per unit Keep control low voltage wiring at least 1 foot 305 mm away from motors lighting ballast light dimming circuit and power distribution panel Do not route control wiring alongside house power wiring e Ensure the wires are securely connected 6 2 1 ALTITUDE MAIN CONTROL INSTALLATION 1 Route the cable from the unit to a convenient location for the wall
12. push one more time 19 10 Maintenance lnstruction S WARNING Risk of electric shocks Before performing any maintenance or servicing always disconnect the unit from its power source Review with the user the steps required for the regular maintenance of her his ventilation system These steps are described in detail in the user manual FOUR TIMES A YEAR Inspect the intake hood and clean if needed Clean the filters Clean the interior of the cabinet and clean the door Clean the condensation tray and inspect the drain tubing ONCE A YEAR Clean the heat recovery core e Clean the blades of the blower wheels if needed Warn the user of the necessity to rebalance the system following a major house renovation or following the installation of any extra registers Make sure the user understands how to use the main control as described in the user manual CAUTION Do not oil the motor It is already permanently lubricated 20 11 Troubleshooting If the unit does not work properly reset the unit by unplugging it for one minute and then replug it If it still not working properly refer to table below NOTE Be sure to unplug and inspect the unit before proceeding with these steps Start up troubleshooting Problems Possible causes You should try this The error code E1 is The wires may be in Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected displayed on Altitude or reverse position
13. 1 2 PARTS ORDERING CHART NOVOFIT 1 5 NOVOFIT 2 0 43121 45121 Double Collar Port no 2 02257 02257 Damper no 1 kit 12454 12454 Damper Rod kit 13037 13037 Electronic Board amp Spacers kit 13038 13038 Thermistor kit 12895 12895 00886 2 00886 2 00601 4 00601 4 Damper Actuator Assembly 13734 13734 Filter 03308 03308 Small Basic Filter 09300 09300 Blower Assembly 12908 12912 Square Damper kit 13033 13033 Door Ass y including 12 amp 13 17205 17205 Door Latches keeper 00887 2 00887 2 amp Screws 00601 4 00601 4 Hinge Ass y kit 13036 13036 Heat Recovery Core 03322 03322 Balancing Double Collar Port 02256 02256 Balancing Damper 02253 02253 Drain Connector kit 03203 03203 Door Switch SPST E69 10A 01825 01825 No Description Door Latches amp Screws Oo 5 Om Please note that parts not listed are not available those parts require assembly knowledge that only manufacturer can guarantee TO ORDER PARTS Contact your local distributor REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIR In order to ensure your ventilation unit remains in good working condition you must use Venmar Ventilation Inc genuine replacement parts only The Venmar Ventilation Inc 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
14. 75 0 3 98 208 353 100 211 360 99 210 356 02 Super L s S 100 0 4 89 189 320 91 192 328 91 193 328 Bud ExHaust L s 125 0 5 84 177 302 85 180 306 82 174 295 2 0 150 0 6 71 151 256 72 153 259 70 149 252 50 100 150 200 250 175 0 7 64 136 230 65 138 234 44 94 158 VG0015A Gross Fiow Energy Performance 1 5 CFM x 0 47 1 5 x 3 6 SUPPLY POWER SENsiBLE APPARENT LATENT RECOVERY TEMPERATURE NET AIR FLOW CONSUMEDIRECOVERY SENSIBLE MOISTURE F L s WATTS EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS TRANSFER HEATING 0 32 56 11191 202 124 60 70 0 01 0 32 86 182 310 197 53 62 0 01 3 25 13 34 72 122 114 62 80 0 08 25 413 _ Tame TOTAL NOTE specifications are subject to 35 95 change without notice 4 Typical Installations There are three 2 common installation methods 4 1 FuLLY DUCTED SYSTEM Primarily for homes with radiant hot water or electric baseboard heating See Figure 1 The complete ductwork of the ventilation system consists in ducts for the fresh air distribution and other ducts dedicated to exhaust moist stale air to the outside Fresh air is supplied to bedrooms and principal living areas at least one register per level Moist stale air
15. INSTALLER MANUAL 2 C r A T p O 3 yx Ernim eA rR VENTILATION SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY VB0157 Novofit 1 5 43121 A ENERGY STAR STAR Novofit 2 0 Part no 45121 This product earned the ENERGY STAR by p meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set 7d by Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA It meets ENERGY STAR requirements only when used in Canada NERGY STAR 07997 rev O8 About this Manual This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information AN 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 WARNING When performing installation servicing or cleaning the unit it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves CAUTION This unit is intended for residential use only NOTE This installation manual refers to Novoclimat requirements The specifications are subject to change without notice For more details refer to Novoclimat program Novoclimat is a performing dwelling concept created by the Agence de l efficacit nerg tique of Qu bec to insure comfort health and savings for the occupa
16. bends and joints Keep the length of insulated duct to a minimum Do not use wall cavities as ducts Do not use branch lines smaller than 4 102 mm 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 recovery module Use rigid ducts for fresh air distribution and stale air exhaust warm side of HRV and sheet metal for the kitchen exhaust duct if need be Be sure to plan for at least one exhaust register on the highest lived in level of the house if it has 2 floors or more 5 Installation conta CALCULATING THE DUCT SIZE Use the table below to ensure that the ducts you intend to install will be carrying air flows at or under the maximum air flow values Never install a duct if its air flow exceeds the maximum value END NovocLIMAT CHART FOR SIZE OF DUCT CONNECTED TO REGISTER VS AIR FLOW BRANCHES 5 g MAIN BRANCH 6 110 VI0003 Figure 6 5 3 1 Calculation Example Problem My installation requires two exhaust registers both for the bathrooms I will connect these registers to a main duct which will connect to the unit high speed performance value of 110 cfm What size of duct should 1 use for the main exhaust duct and for the two end branches leading to the registers See Figure 6 Solution Main duct Table above indicates a 6 duct maximum air flow 110 cfm The high spee
17. cation 9 1 MAIN CONTROLS This procedure allows the installer to verify that all modes of operation are fully functional During the verification of the main control make sure that all remote controls are inactive ALTITUDE At its very start up the Altitude wall control will perform a booting sequence before being ready to operate The booting sequence is done when the hour display is flashing Refer to the installation sheet included with the Altitude wall control for more details in programming and setting preferences VC0101 DECO TOUCH Refer to the installation sheet included with the Deco Touch wall control i Um VC0117 9 2 AUXILIARY CONTROLS First turn OFF the main control device before checking the remote auxiliary controls 20 40 60 MINUTE PUSH BUTTON TIMER 60 MINUTE CRANK TIMER Activate the push button Activate the timer Within 2 seconds push one time for 20 minutes two times for 40 minutes or three times for a 60 minute activation Results expected 1 Motor speed high for 20 40 or 60 minutes Results expected Motor speed high for up to 60 minutes MINUTES 2 Indicator light goes ON vox flashes every 5 seconds one time to indicate a 20 minute operation two times for a 40 minute and three times for a 60 minute operation 3 Air exchange indicator light goes ON NOTE To stop activation
18. cles Celcius C Fahrenheit Defrosting min Operation time Defrosting min Operation time min between each min between each defrost EC 39 o LL IN COLD REGION SET UP EXTENDED DEFROST BY REMOVING JUMPER JU1F OFF THE CIRCUIT BOARD 3 3 DIMENSIONS 152 mm 3014 768 mm 1748 mm 16 419 mm VK0029A 3 4 SPECIFICATIONS Weight 65 Ib 29 5 kg 67 Ib 30 5 kg Port Diameter 6 152 mm 6 152 mm Drain Diameter 1 2 12 mm 1 2 12 mm Installation Chains and springs provided with the unit Motor Speed High and low speed factory set optional increased or decreased low speed Electrical supply 120 V 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 3 Technical Data cont d 3 5 PERFORMANCE CHARTS NOVOFIT 1 5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 120 VOLTS 1 3 AMPERES EXHAUST AIR TRANSFER RATIO 0 01 Ventilation Performance Exr STATIC NET SUPPLY GROSS AIR FLOW zu PRESSURE AIR FLow SuPPLY EXHAUST Pa in w g V s cfm m3 h cfm m3 h 0 6 NEP n 25 0 1 85 180 306 86 182 310 92 194 331 5 Bis 50 0 2 82 174 295 82 175 295 86 182 310 z 104 75 0 3 77 163 277 77 164 277 81
19. control YELLOW WIRE 4 Splice back the end of the cable to access the 4 wires Strip the end of each wire Connect each 2 Detach the front module from the mounting plate by pulling the bottom part Run the cable 4 wires through the central opening of the mounting plate and mount this plate to the wall using screws not included If needed use wall anchors not included VC0102 VC0103 14 wire to its corresponding terminal on the back of the front module YELLOW wire to Y RED wire to GREEN wire to and BLACK wire to B CAUTION Be careful not to pinch wires when reinstalling the front module on its back plate 5 Reinstall the front module over the back plate 6 Main Controls conta 6 2 MAIN CONTROL INSTALLATION CONT D 6 2 1 ALTITUDE MAIN CONTROL INSTALLATION CONT D 6 10 6 2 2 DECO TOUCH MAIN CONTROL INSTALLATION Connect the wires to their corresponding position inside the electrial compartment Make sure the connections of the unit and of the wall control correspond exactly Connect the auxiliary controls Do the appropriate connection to the furnace if applicable by referring to Section 6 3 NOTE compartment see Section 7 If you are in a cold region set up extended defrost by removing jumper JU1F on the main circuit board inside the electrical
20. d air flow of 110 cfm equals the maximum value 110 Therefore a 6 duct or larger is an appropriate choice for the main exhaust duct End branches Each end branch will have to transport an air flow of 55 cfm 110 divided by 2 Table above indicates a 5 duct maximum air flow 65 The high speed air flow of 55 cfm is far enough away from the maximum value 65 Therefore a 5 duct or larger is an appropriate choice for the 2 end branches NOTE A4 duct would have been too small because the maximum acceptable value for a 4 duct is 40 cfm 5 3 2 Registers Location and Air Flows Distribution The registers location and the air flow distribution must be taken in account when performing ductwork installation Refer to the Novoclimat table below to plan the registers location FRESH AiR FLows ExHAUST AiR FLows MAXIMUM REGISTERS LOCATION Minimum REQUIRED MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM REQUIRED ACCEPTABLE KITCHEN DiNiNG Room 4 7 L s 10 11 8 1 5 25 Livine Room 4 7 Us 10 18 9 1 5 40 OFFICE 4 7 L s 10 9 4 1 5 20 RECREATION ROOM 4 7 Us 10 18 9 1 5 40 MASTER BEDROOM 9 4 L s 20 9 4 1 5 20 SECONDARY BEDROOM s 4 7 L s 10 9 4 1 5 20 MAIN BATHROOM SECONDARY 5 14 2 1 5 30 51 9 Us 110 LAUNDRY ROOM 23 6 1 5 50 crm 51 9 1 5 110
21. defective The circuit board may be defective The thermistor may be defective to their appropriate places Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged With the help of a multimeter check for continuity Jump B and G BLACK and GREEN If unit switches to high speed 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 doesn t change the wall control If the unit does not switch to high speed replace the circuit board Jump the OL and OC terminals If the unit switches to high speed remove the push button and test it right beside the unit using another shorter wire If it works there change the wire If it does not change the push button 17 oojoo o VE0082 E VE0067 Remove the ice Inspect these parts and replace if necessary Plug in the unit and select MIN or MAX Press the door switch and see if the port damper opens If it does not open feed 120V directly to the damper actuator If the port damper still doesn t open replace the damper actuator Unplug the unit Unplug the defrost sensor wire see J4 on electrical diagram Section 7 Plug the unit back in Make sure the unit is adjusted for low speed operation select the Ventilation Mode on the main wall control and adjust it at MIN Wait 3 minutes The unit should switch to high speed and th
22. e damper at the fresh air intake port should close defrost mode If this doesn t happen then replace the circuit board If the defrost mode works well after having disconnected the thermistor wire above test this means the thermistor is probably defective You should replace it 12 References e HVI Installation Manual for Heat Recovery Ventilators 1987 edition e ASHRAE 1984 Systems Handbook chapter 11 Air Distribution Design for Small Heating and Cooling Systems 72100 mas Bm R 2000 prose LISTED CERTIFIED 22
23. e 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 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 typically more restriction than the fresh air Place the magnehelic gauge upright and level Record equivalent AIR FLOW of the reading according to the balancing chart on the unit 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 VP0010 Secure both dampers in place with a fastening screw VD0052 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 air flows are acceptable up to a difference of 15 between the home needs and the intake or exhaust airflow but the difference between both airflows must not exceed 1096 18 9 Overall Verifi
24. mm from register The cooler air will then cross the upper part of the room and mix with room air before descending to occupant level System Combined with a Furnace as illustrated in Section 4 2 Stale air exhaust ductwork same as for Fully Ducted System described on point 5 4 1 Fresh air distribution AS WARNING When performing duct connection to the furnace installation must be done in accordance with all applicable codes and standards Please refer to your local building code Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than 10 feet 8 1 m from the furnace Connect this opening to one end of the top section of a metal T coupling the T will be reversed see shaded part in Figure 7 Connect the other end of the T coupling top section to the fresh air distribution port of the HRV see Figure 7 NOTE For this case it is essential that the furnace blower runs when the unit is in operation Synchronize the furnace blower operation with the HRV operation see Section 6 3 VJ0051 A B not less than 10 3 1 m Figure 7 11 5 Installation conta 5 5 CONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THE UNIT Insulated flexible duct Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible duct to the ports on the unit exhaust to outside and fresh air from outside a Pull back the insulation to expose the flexible duct b Connect the interior flexible duct to the port using a duct tie
25. namerenewancdsnewsnmntararasoncusoends 10 5 3 2 Registers Location and Air Flows Distribution 10 5 4 Installing the Ductwork and Registers 11 DET Fully Dueled ban 11 5 4 2 System Combined with a Furnace 11 5 5 Connecting the Ducts To the Unit sone peut cepere tee ea ert nenne 12 5 6 Installing the i tak ata CRAS aC B 13 5 7 C nnecting the Em m 13 MAIN CONTROLS 14 16 6 1 Dimensions and Specifications 14 6 2 Main Control Installation 14 15 6 2 1 Altitude Main Control Installation eese 14 15 6 2 2 Deco Touch Main Control Installation eee 15 6 3 Electrical Connection to the Furnace 16 WIRING DIAGRAM S ERES RUN RE KR Dv e 17 AIR FLOW BALANCING 18 OVERALL VERIFICATION 19 9 1 Main Controls 19 92 ndq csgesi C 19 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 22 REFERENCES eee oaa na arena ra Ea ER ER EDRUYERRX 22 1 1 3 D DRAWING OIO 1 Service cont d
26. nscrew the fuse be blown holder grey circle on illustration beside Check if the fuse is blown the strand is broken If it is blown replace the fuse according to the specifications on the unit power cord tag 6 The damper actuator The 9 pin connector may Plug the unit and check to make sure all the crimp does not work have a loose connection connections are secured Check the damper actuator connections as well The damper actuator may Feed 120 V directly to the damper actuator If the be defective problem persists replace the damper actuator The circuit board may be Replace the circuit board if the problem is not solved defective by the above 21 11 Troubleshooting contd Problems Possible causes You should try this 7 The wall control does The wires may be Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected not work The 20 40 60 min push button timer does not work OR its indicator light does not stay on The defrost cycle does not work the fresh air duct is frozen OR the fresh air distributed is very cold in reverse position The wires may be broken There may be a short circuit The wire in the wall OR the wall control may be defective The circuit board may be defective The 20 40 60 min push button may be defective Ice deposits may be hindering the damper operation The damper rod or the port damper itself may be broken The damper actuator may be
27. nts Many requirements mainly for the building envelope tightness and ventilation must be met for a house to be Novoclimat certified Venmar has conceived a unit with all the HRV features required by this concept Please note that Novoclimat also has specific requirements regarding the system and ducts installation and balancing Table of Contents 1 10 11 12 SERVICE vccusceaccvevievexecevesssvivexcustscdecsvcveneseuevswsducesdeessseududetsuitecuiewsesnanved 4 5 ING X A O 4 Ordering Chat ere 5 1 9 Technical SUD DONE 5 SIZING E 5 TECHNICAL FERE EE ERE 6 7 91 Alir DIS 6 3 2 Defrost 7 6 3 3 6 DU 6 3 5 Performance Charts 2 7 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS _________ _ _ _ 8 4 1 Fully Ducted System E 8 4 2 System Combined with a Furnace 8 INSTALLATION PRSE Eire eR DUDEN ETE SUPPE Wa EF X t E ECCO VR 9 13 5 1 Locating and Mounting the DIE asses caua 9 Planning the DUCIWOTK RR 9 53 Calculating the Duct serisinin EEE Aa 10 5 3 1 Example of CalCUlAn ON resid neusnsnsnrorarseaacouacted
28. replacement part used may cause serious damage and drastically reduce the performance level of your unit which will result in premature failing Also Venmar Ventilation Inc recommends to contact a certified service depot for all replacement parts and repairs 1 8 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE For assistance call on weekdays from 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m Eastern Standard Time NOTE Do not call this number for ordering parts This phone number is for the installers only 1 800 649 0372 toll free On high speed the Novofit 1 5 units produce about 150 cfm and Novofit 2 0 units produce about 189 cfm According to the Novoclimat Ventilation needs vs the number of rooms chart the Novofit 1 5 units can be installed in house having up to 13 rooms and Novofit 2 0 can be installed in house having up to 16 rooms Houses with a non finished section having an area less than 2 3 of the house or without basement Refer to Novoclimat requirements for more details 5 3 Technical Data 3 1 AIR DISTRIBUTION NORMAL OPERATION DEFROST AND OR RECIRCULATION MODE STALE FRESH AIR FILTERED AIR TO OUTSIDE TO BUILDING TO BUILDING Meet VF0016 FRESH AIR STALE AIR STALE AIR FROM OUTSIDE FROM BUILDING FROM BUILDING 3 2 DEFROST CYCLES Outside Temperature Defrost Cycles Extended Defrost Cy
29. rs cabinet etc Inspect the interior of the unit for damage Ensure that the fan motor assembly heat recovery core insulation dampers damper actuator and condensation tray are all intact If the unit was damaged during shipping contact your local distributor Claims must be made within 24 hours after delivery Use checklist included with the unit to ensure that no parts are missing LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE UNIT Choose an appropriate location for the unit Hang the unit with the 4 chains and springs provided see Figures 3 and 4 Make sure the unit is level with a 1 8 3 mm tilt backwards see Figure 5 Within an area of the house where the temperature is kept above 10 C 50 F and lt below 40 C 104 F Away from living areas dining room living room bedroom if possible So as to provide easy access to the interior cabinet for every three months and annual vooos7 maintenance and to the control panel on the side of the unit Close to an exterior wall so as to limit the length of the insulated flexible duct to and from the unit Close to a drain Away from hot chimneys electrical panel and other fire hazards Allow for a power source standard outlet CAUTION 3 mm VD0039A 5 2 PLANNING THE DUCTWORK Follow the instructions in Section 5 3 on next page to determine the appropriate duct diameters for your system Keep it simple Plan for a minimum number of
30. to their appropriate places Deco Touch wall control The wires may be broken Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged Screen The wires may have a Ensure the wires are correctly connected bad connection There is no outside At its very start up or after a power failure it temperature displayed takes some minutes before the outside on Altitude wall control temperature appears on screen The delay duration screen em m depends on which operation mode the wall control is set The shortest delay is obtained when the wall control is set on MIN or MAX in VENT Mode The unit thermistor is Replace the unit thermistor defective Altitude or Deco Touch The Altitude or Deco Touch Replace the Altitude or Deco Touch wall control wall control screen wall control is defective alternates between normal display and E3 On Altitude wall control The unit thermistor is Replace the unit thermistor there is an important defective difference between The unit damper has been Check for the proper operation of the unit damper temperature displayed blocked or broken replace if necessary and real temperature Unit doesn t work The circuit board may be Unplug the unit Disconnect the main defective control and the optional control s Jump B and G BLACK and GREEN terminals Plug the unit If the motor runs on high speed and the damper opens the circuit board is not defective The power cord fuse may Unplug the unit U
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search