Venmar HRV Solo 2.4 and ERV Quattro 2.4 Instal. and User Guide
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1. 0330 16 INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROLS CONT D 6 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL CONTROLS MAIN PC BOARD PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES VE0164A 6 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 thermostat energizing the R and G terminals at the furnace has the effect of energizing Y terminal 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 THERMOSTAT Unit Control Module TERMINALS B THERMOSTAT 9 PIN AMP PLUG FOUR UNIT CONTROL CONNECTOR 4 WIRES TERMINAL J3 wo0o500 0co TWO WIRES eeooooooo heating only IOCOLY RG B FURNACE 24 VOLT TERMINAL BLOCK 24 VOLT TWO WIRES COOLING SYSTEM TERMINAL BLOCK VE0010A TUBES COOLING SYSTEM veoooga FURNACE INTERLOCK RELAY PART NO 12658 17 Z gt WARNING Riskofelectric shocks Before performing any maintenance or servicing always disconnect the unit from it2. P0004 5 Secure both dampers in place with tape or with a fastening screw VD0052 6 If you are using flow collars remove them reconnect the duct and seal with duct tape If you are using Flow Measuring Stations remove them and seal the holes with duct 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 NOTES Most flow collar kits provide a conversion chart located on the collar which enables you to convert magnehelic gauge readings to equivalent cfm values The unit is considered balanced even if there is a difference of 10 x 0 015 in w g between both air flow readings If you are only using one flow collar or one Flow Measuring Station then after completing the first reading transfer this measuring device to the other side of the unit and take the second reading 20 9 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER A WARNING Risk of electric shocks During maintenance and repairs the unit must always be turned off then unplugged We take great care to minimize sharp edges however please proceed with caution when handling all components When cleaning the unit it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves Warn the user of the necessity to rebalance the system following a major house renovation or following the installation of any extra registers e
3. recommend it 11 4 INSTALLATION coNT D 45 CONNECTING 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 outdoors and fresh air from outdoors a Pull back the insulation to expose the flexible duct b Connect the interior flexible duct to the port using a duct tie 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 b d e f BN AX AN VJ0002 0004 IVJOO05 Rigid duct 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 both 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 at right VJ0009 12 4 INSTALL
4. INSTALLER AND USI VENTILATION SYSTEM HRV Solo 2 4 amp ERV Quattro 2 4 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLER LEAVE THIS MANUAL TO THE HOMEOWNER 7 Wh 1 ill 6 ABour THIS MANUAL This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information 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 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 ABOUT THIS UNIT CAUTION Some activities create dust or vapors which may damage your unit You must therefore turn off and unplug your unit in the following situations major renovation work housing construction sanding e g gypsum joints etc varnishing During very heavy snowstorms the unit should also be turned off to avoid problems caused by snow entering the unit even if the installation is equipped with an anti gust intake hood TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 10 SERVICE TUM 4 5 11 3 D DRAWING amp PARTS ORDERING CHART nennen nnne nnne nn nensi
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6. DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS WARNING Never install a stale air exhaust register in a room where a combustion device is such as a gas furnace or a gas water heater or a fireplace CAUTION The ductwork is intended to be installed in compliance with all applicable codes 4 4 1 Futty DUCTED SYSTEM AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 3 1 Stale air exhaust ductwork Install registers in areas where contaminants are produced kitchen bathrooms laundry room etc Install registers 6 to 12 152 mm to 305 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install them in the ceiling Install the kitchen register at least 4 feet 1 2 m from the range top f 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 bedrooms dining room living room and basement Install registers either in the ceiling or high on the walls with air flow directed toward the ceiling The cooler air will then cross the upper part of the room and mix with room air before descending to occupant s level If a register must be floor installed direct the airflow up the wall 4 4 2 ExHAUsr DucTED System SOURCE POINT VENTILATION AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 3 2 Stale air exhaust ductwork same as for Fully Ducted System described in Section 4 4 1 Fresh air distribution WAR
7. This remote illuminated switch is typically installed in bathrooms kitchen and laundry room to provide 20 40 or 60 minutes of high speed ventilation at the push of a button The switch is supplied and mounted on a white single gang wall plate Mechanical Timer This timer allows up to 60 minutes of high speed operation to be selected from a remote location 5 3 OTHER FEATURES Furnace Interlock for forced air heating system The furnace fan can be interlocked so that it will run simultaneously with the HRV to ensure proper distribution of fresh air throughout the house Permanent Memory Our electronic controls have a default memory feature in the event of a power outage Even the date of the last service reminder is maintained as a convenience to the homeowner NOTE For Altitude control only if the power failure duration is more than 4 hours the day and hour settings must be reprogrammed 14 6 INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROLS 6 1 DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAIN CONTROLS ALTITUDE DECO TOUCH 12 volts DC Vorract 12 volts DC 1 26 mm 2 70 H 44 107 mm HO B S 5 EC s 3 3 Beg aOuuaoedog i VOO105A VC0118A FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 6 2 INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN CONTROL WARNING Always disconnect the unit before making any connections Failure in disconnecting power could result in electric shock or damage of the control or elect
8. exhaust registers one for the kitchen one for the bathroom will connect these registers to a main duct which will connect to the unit high speed performance value of 140 cfm What size of duct should use for the main exhaust duct and for the two end branches leading to the registers See Figure above Solution Simplified method For a more detailed method of calculating duct size refer to the ASHRAE or HRAI HANDBOOK Main duct Table above indicates 6 duct Recommended air flow 120 cfm maximum air flow 180 cfm The high speed air flow of 140 cfm is close enough to the recommended value 120 and far enough away from the maximum value 180 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 70 cfm 140 divided by 2 Table above indicates a 5 O duct Recommended air flow 75 cfm maximum air flow 110 cfm The high speed air flow of 70 cfm is close enough to the recommended value 75 and far enough away from the maximum value 110 Therefore a 5 Q duct or larger is an appropriate choice for both end branches NOTE A 4 duct would have been too small because the maximum acceptable value for a 4 duct is 60 cfm 4 3 2 EXAMPLE OF A DESIGN FOR A FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM FOR A UNIT HAVING A HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE OF 222 CFM 6 93 VI0004 7 Q 222 4 INSTALLATION CONT D 4 4 INSTALLING THE
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10. 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 GREEN wire to G and BLACK wire to B 1 Cut a 278 x 138 hole in wall at a convenient location for the wall control Route the cable from the unit to this hole NOTE Dimensions shown are for an installation without wall box 2 Temporarily place the switch over the hole and mark both mounting screw hole positions 5 Mount the wall control to 3 Remove the switch drill the wall both screw holes 3 16 in wall and insert wall anchors included VCO116A lt 6 2 3 Main ConTROL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1 Connect the wires to their corresponding position inside the electrical compartment Make sure the connections of the unit and of the control correspond exactly See figure at right 2 Connect the optional control if applicable by referring to Section 6 3 Do the appropriate connection to the furnace if applicable by referring to Section 6 4 4 NOTE If the unit is installed in a cold region set up extended defrost by removing jumper JU1F on the main circuit board inside the electrical compartment see Section 7 5 Plug in the unit and test the wall control operation For more details about control operation refer to the wall control user guide included with the unit 9909
11. 3 2 Exuausr Ducted System Source POINT VENTILATION For homes with forced air heating See Figure at right 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 If required bathroom fans and a range hood may be used to better 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 not essential that the furnace blower runs when the unit is in operation but we recommend it See 4 4 2 for details 3 3 SIMPLIFIED VOLUME VENTILATION For homes with forced air heating See Figures A and B below Fresh air and exhaust air flow through the furnace ducts which simplifies the installation The use of bathroom fans and range hood is suggested to better exhaust stale air NOTE For the installation type shown in Figure B furnace blower should be running when the unit is in operation See 4 4 3 See 4 4 3 for details for details VHO0027 4 INSTALLATION WARNING When applicable local regulations 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 WARNING When performing
12. ATION CONT D 4 6 INSTALLING THE EXTERIOR Hoops CAUTION This model requires an exhaust hood with a backdraft EXHAUST HOOD 6 152 damper This damper closes when the unit is off and prevents unwanted cold air from entering the house OPTIONAL pucr LOCATION Choose an appropriate location to install the exterior hoods There must be a minimum distance of 6 1 8 m between the hoods to avoid cross contamination There must be a minimum distance of 18 457 mm from the ground A WARNING Make sure the intake hood is at least 6 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 at right to connect 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 VD0028 4 7 CONNECTING THE DRAIN HRV Soto 2 4 UNIT ONLY TIE WRAP N VO0003 VO0011 DRAIN VO0005A Attach both plastic drain fittings to the unit using the gaskets washers and nuts as shown VD0231A Cut 2 sections of plastic tubing about 12 305 mm long and attach them to each drain fitting Join
13. E FALL Repeat steps 1 to 6 from the Section 9 1 and continue with the following steps 1 Clean the recovery core e Remove the recovery core Polypropylene core HRV Solo 2 4 Enthalpic paper core ERV Quattro 2 4 Let it soak in a mixture of cold or lukewarm CAUTION water and mild soap dishwashing liquid This type of recovery module cannot Rinse thoroughly be washed with water Remove dust using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment e Shake the core to remove excess water and let it dry 2 Clean the centrifugal fan wheels A Remove the wing nut E Disconnect the blower motor wires C Remove the blower assembly D Check for any dust accumulation on the blades CAUTION Do not oil the motor It is already permanently lubricated Clean with a small brush if necessary 3 Put the components back in place e Blower assembly blower motor wires wing nut e Recovery core e Filters e Door 4 Reconnect the power supply 22 VD0102 N E Al UE 87 VD0106 10 TROUBLESHOOTING j If the unit does not work properly reset the unit by unplugging it for one minute and then replug it If it is still not working properly refer to table below NOTE Inspect the unit before proceeding with these steps Bans TSE The error code 1 is e The wires may be in reverse position Ensure that the color
14. G THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS 4 4 3 SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION VOLUME VENTILATION AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 3 3 A 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 CAUTION When performing connection to the furnace ducts Method 1 these ducts must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the HRV ERV Also the supply duct must be a metal duct with a backdraft damper to prevent the risk of overheating HRV ERV There are two methods Figures below for connecting the unit to the furnace Method 1 Return supply Method 2 Return return METAL DUCT WITH BACKDRAFT DAMPER A Nor LESS THAN 10 3 1 MINIMUM Stale air intake e Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than 10 feet 3 1 m from the furnace A B Connect this opening to the stale air intake port on the HRV ERV as shown Fresh air distribution Same instructions as for Method 1 or Method 2 section 4 4 2 For method 2 return return make sure there is a distance of at least 3 feet 0 9 m between both connections to the furnace CAUTION If using Method 2 make sure the furnace blower operation is synchronized with the HRV ERV operation See Section 6 4 NOTE For Method 1 it is not essential to synchronize the furnace blower operation with the HRV ERV operation but we
15. Make sure the user understands how to use the main control as described in the wall control user manual Do not oil the motor It is already permanently lubricated Regular maintenance should be performed every 3 months Annual maintenance should also take place every fall season 9 1 REGULAR MAINTENANCE EVERY MONTHS 1 Disconnect the power supply 2 Unlatch the door Lift the panel towards you Hold it firmly and hit on the right side of the panel The door should slide to the left 3 Clean the inside of the door with a damp cloth 4 Clean filters Remove filters Vacuum to remove most of the dust Wash with a mixture of warm water and mild soap You may add bleach if you wish to disinfect one tablespoon per gallon Rinse thoroughly Shake filters to remove excess water and let dry NOTE Washing the filters in the top tray of the dishwasher is possible but the aluminum frame might tarnish 5 Clean the condensation tray with a damp cloth VD0101 6 Check the exterior air intake hood CAUTION Even a partial blocking of this air vent could cause the unit to malfunction Make sure there are no leaves twigs ice or snow that could be drawn into the vent Clean if necessary 7 Reassemble the components Filters Door The door is secured when you hear a click 8 Reconnect the power supply 21 9 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER CONT D 9 2 ANNUAL MAINTENANC
16. NING 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 CAUTION When performing connection to the furnace supply duct this duct must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the HRV ERV Also use a metal duct with a backdraft damper to prevent the risk of overheating the HRV ERV There are two methods for connecting the unit to the furnace METAL DUCT WITH BACKDRAFT DAMPER Method 1 Supply side connection e Cut an opening into the furnace supply duct at least 18 0 5 m from the furnace e Connect this opening to the fresh air distribution port of the HRV ERV use metal duct see figure at right e Make sure that the HRV ERV duct forms an elbow inside the furnace ductwork If desired interlock synchronize the furnace blower operation with the HRV ERV operation See Section 6 4 VD0040 Method 2 Return side connection SAO T A e Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than 10 feet 3 1 m from the furnace A B e Connect this opening to the fresh air distribution port of the HRV ERV see figure at right NOTE For Method 2 it is not essential that the furnace blower runs when the HRV ERV is in operation but we recommend it If desired synchronize the vpoo4 furnace blower operation see Section 6 4 10 4 INSTALLATION CONT D 4 4 INSTALLIN
17. ceassavandvesdapanddessaavavaisanseaasaanubdodeadsanpnineueas 19 8 2 PRELIMINARY STAGES TO BALANCE THE UNIT e 19 8 3 INSTALLATION or FLow COLLARS OR FLOW MEASURING STATIONS LL 19 8 4 BALANCING PROCEDURE eee rnv td rea ia 20 amp FOR USER em m 21 22 REGULAR MAINTENANCE EVERY S MONTHS rate t scd iaia aan 21 9 2 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Fey nne xx EE RE E ERR a a caylee 22 TROUBLESHOOTING seen rg xir por eere vir cii 23 24 1 SERVICE 11 3 0 DRawina amp Parts ORDERING CHART DAMPER ASSEMBLY REAR VIEW VL0016 Please note that parts not listed are not available those parts require assembly knowledge that only manufacturer can guarantee HRV ERV HRV ERV DESCRIPTION Soto 2 4 QuarrRo 2 4 DESCRIPTION Soto 2 4 Quattro 2 4 Panr No Panr No Part No Panr No E 2 6 99 13507 13507 8 Borrom wneer 03093 030903 9 Scuare saanciva DAMPER 12645 12645 4 5 Washer 5 8 ID x 1 OD 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIRS In order to ensure your ventilation unit remains in good working condition you must use Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only The Venmar Ventilation ULC replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comp
18. coded wires have been connected to displayed on Altitude or their appropriate places Deco Touch wall control e The wires may be broken Inspect every wire and replace any that is damaged screen e The wires may have a bad e Ensure the wires are correctly connected connection There is no outside NOTE At its very start up or after a power failure it takes temperature displayed some minutes before the outside temperature value on Platinum wall control appears on screen The delay duration depends on SCreen em am 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 Theunit thermistor may be defective Replace the unit thermistor Altitude or Deco Touch The Altitude or Deco Touch wall Replace the Altutude or Deco Touch wall control wall control screen control may be defective alternates between normal display and E3 On Altitude wall control The unit thermistor is defective Replace the unit thermistor there is an important The unit damper has been blocked Check for the proper operation of the unit damper replace difference between or broken if necessary temperature displayed and real temperature Unit does not work The circuit board may be defective Unplug the unit Disconnect the main control and the optional control s if need be Jump B and G terminals Plug the unit If the motor runs on high speed and the damper open
19. e at right 00064 CAUTION Make sure the unit is level 4 2 PLANNING THE DUCTWORK a Follow the instructions in Section4 3 on next page to determine the appropriate duct diameters for your system b Keep it simple Plan for a minimum number of 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 d 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 sheet metal for the kitchen exhaust duct 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 4 conrT D 4 3 CatcutatinGc Duct SIZE Use the table below to ensure that the ducts you intend to install will be carrying air flows at or under the recommended values Avoid installing ducts that will have to carry air flows near the maximum values and never install a duct if its air flow exceeds the maximum value 127 wh 187 wh 5 MAIN BRANCH 6 140 Fs 87 us CTS 645 0h NOTE Examples 4 3 1 and 4 3 2 use imperial measures The same calculation applies to metric measures vioo03 e teen 87 20408 180 crn Ferus 4 3 1 ExAMPLE CALCULATION Problem My installation requires two
20. equency varies according to the outside temperature Defrosting lasts 6 minutes During the defrost cycle the unit shifts to maximum speed and the dampers close After defrosting the unit returns to the operating mode selected by the user 5 2 TECHNICAL Data CONT D 2 4 DIMENSIONS ALL UNITS 6 152mm 30 768mm gt lt VK0039A 2 5 CONTROLS AND FURNACE LINK OPTION Main controls Optional controls 20 40 60 minute push button 60 minute crank timer Dehumidistat e Platinum Deco Touch 2 6 SPECIFICATIONS 19 483mm 2 63mm Link option Furnace interlock use with forced air systems INSTALLATION CHAINS SPRINGS AND 5 Motor SPEED HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS FACTORY SET OPTIONAL INCREASED LOW SPEED BLUE WIRE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 120 V 60 Hz Power CONSUMPTION 202 WATTS 3 TYPICAL INSTALLATION There are three common installation methods 3 1 DucrED SYSTEM Primarily for homes with radiant hot water or electric baseboard heating See Figure at right 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 bedrooms and principal living areas If required bathroom fans and a range hood may be used to better exhaust stale air Homes with more than one level require at least one exhaust register at the highest level See 4 4 1 for details
21. g 0 to 0 25 water gauge 0 to 62 5 Pa and 2 plastic tubes Two Flow Measuring Stations or two flow collars the size will vary depending on the duct diameter VP0006 mE FLOW MEASURING STATION VP0005 FLow COLLAR 8 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 all filters are clean if it is not the first time you balance the unit Make sure the balancing dampers are fully open F and G in figure below Choose appropriate locations for both flow collars or flow measuring stations according to figure below e the exhaust air duct first measuring location A Onthe fresh air distribution duct second measuring location B Atleast 36 away from the unit at least 12 before or after a 90 elbow at least 12 away from a register 12 304mm 36 VP0012A 8 3 INSTALLATION FLow CoLLars or FLow MEASURING STATIONS f you are using Flow Collars Insert the flow collars in the duct at each location Make sure their arrows are pointing in the direction of the airflow Tape collars in place temporarily If you are using Flow Measuring Stations Cut a 1 25 4 mm diameter hole in the duct at each location Insert the Flow Measuring Stations Make sure their arrows are pointing in the direction of the airflow Tape the Flow Meas
22. hen replace the circuit board 23 10 TROUBLESHOOTING conT D Proses mms The 20 40 60 minute The switch may be defective Unplug the unit Disconnect the main push button timer does control and the optional control s not work OR its indicator if need be Jump the OL and OC light does not stay on terminals Plug the unit If the unit switches to high speed replace the switch The defrost cycle does not Ice deposit may be hindering the Remove the work the fresh air duct damper operation is frozen OR the fresh air The damper rod or the port damper Inspect these parts and replace if necessary distributed is very cold itself may be broken e The damper actuator may Plug in the unit and select MIN or MAX Press the door defective switch and see if the port damper opens If it doesn t open feed 120 V directly to the damper actuator If the port damper still does not open replace the damper actuator The circuit board may be defective Unplug the unit Unplug the defrost sensor wire see J4 on electrical diagram Section 7 Plug the unit back in Select MIN and make sure the unit is adjusted for low speed operation turn all dehumidistats high speed and the damper at the fresh air intake port should close defrost mode If this does not happen then replace the circuit board If the defrost mode works well after having disconnecting The thermistor ma
23. installation servicing or cleaning the unit it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves INSPECTING THE Box CONTENT e Inspectthe exterior of the unit for shipping damage Ensure that there is no damage to the door door latches door hinges dampers duct collars cabinet etc e Inspectthe interior of the unit for damage Ensure that the fan motor assembly recovery core insulation dampers damper actuator and drain pan are all intact e Ifthe 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 4 1 LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE UNIT Choose an appropriate location for the unit e Within an area of the house where the temperature is kept above 150 F and below 104 F Away from living areas dining room living room bedroom if possible Soas to provide easy access to the interior cabinet for every three months and annual maintenance and to the control panel on the right hand 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 e Close to a drain If no drain is close by use pail to collect run off Away from hot chimneys electrical panel and other fire hazards Allow for a power source 110 V standard outlet Hang the unit to ceiling joists with the 4 chains springs and hooks included see figur
24. lace the fuse as per the servicing instructions refer to wiring diagram for proper fuse rating and verify the product If the replaced fuse blows it may be a short circuit and the product must be discarded or retumed to an authorized service center for examination and or repair e This product is equipped with an overload protection fuse A blown fuse indicates an overload or a short circuit situation uonoeuuo9 STACOM 39NvH2 3ONVHO 9mdsrs cot 1n dSl VIN3N L31ON MOOTHILNI HOOG V 003A UG 02 9 CE 9 9 d 110 100 LNO LNO LNO LNO is ny OO 002 IVULNIN 2 42 91 DoG 9 IM 4i 4 6 aez om ALAC arnr arnre ornr arme vine S3 1fNIIN NOLLVILLNSA LSOH 3Q Sac r iNIOd I 1504430 ONIHLUVA NIVIN 30 0 da 018 T aanva A 2 a o om M Xi8Wassv oiNOuLO313 V81003A A OO XI8IN3SSV OINOHO313 OOk zer 310N KINO LINOBIO Z 5510 L_ NAOTHILNI HAMOTE SOVNENS DI wniaaw wi p 215 5 j ADK AWTS La 5 S9 e ad OF amp id sur Ole OPEM ter 22 gt AvHH DI Orme Yt SS HOSNIS d Qm a3univusdWaL Ha 1504430 Ww tY 15 IV WOHA ILON 8 Air FLow BALANCING 8 1 Whaa you NEED To BALANCE THE UNIT e magnehelic gauge capable of measurin
25. ly 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 Venmar Ventilation ULC recommends to contact a certified service depot for all replacement parts and repairs 1 cowr p TO ORDER 5 Contact your local distributor 12 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 Technical Support Department 1 800 567 3855 2 TECHNICAL DATA 2 1 Air DISTRIBUTION NORMAL OPERATION STALE AIR TO FRESH AIR FROM OUTDOORS OUTDOORS FRESH AIR STALE AIR TO BUILDING FROM BUILDING VF0013 FILTERED AIR TO BUILDING STALE AIR FROM BUILDING VF0020 2 3 DEFROST CYCLE TABLE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE Cycles ExrENDED DEFROST CvcLE OPERATION TIME MIN OPERATION TIME MIN Cexcius C FAHRENHEIT F DEFROSTING MIN DEFROSTING MIN ban BETWEEN EACH DEFROST CYCLE BETWEEN EACH DEFROST CYCLE 0 v 6o gt J o se When the outside temperature is below 0 C 32 F heat recovery creates frost in the core To maintain its proper operation the unit is programmed to defrost the recovery core The defrost fr
26. ronic module inside the unit CAUTION Failure to comply with the following can cause erratic operation of the unit Never install more than one main 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 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 control 4 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 on the back of the front module YELLOW wire to Y RED wire to GREEN wire to G and BLACK wire to B 2 Detach the front module from the mounting plate by pulling the bottom part 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 3 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 15 INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROLS CONT D 6 2 INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN CONTROL CONT D 6 2 2 DEco ToucH MAIN CONTROL INSTALLATION 4 Strip the end of the cable to access the 4 wires Strip the end of each
27. s the circuit board is not defective The power fuse may be blown Unplug the unit Unscrew the fuse 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 wos cord tag The damper actuator e The 9 pin connector may have Unplug the unit and check to make sure all the crimp does not work loose connection connections are secured Check the damper actuator connections as well e The damper actuator may Feed 120 V directly to the damper actuator If the problem defective persists replace the damper actuator The circuit board may be defective Replace the circuit board if the problem is not solved by the above The control does not work The wires may be in reverse position Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to OR the indicators flashes their appropriate places every 8 seconds The wires may be broken Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged There may be a short circuit With the help of a multimeter check for continuity e The wire in the wall OR the control e Remove the control and test it right beside the unit using may be defective another shorter wirer If the control works there change the wire If it does not change the control The circuit board may be defective If the second control does not solve the problem t
28. s power source peziBJeue si 109 Aejay MOTISA JUHM M FONVHO NOLLO3NNOO ON N 3009 40109 p z 61 u p si Aejay 0 e 01314 39VEIOA MOI 39VEIOA v Buney seueg 922 777 esn4 Dunov ise4 Ovz 00 9 4 ISNA 9 VSO GALSIT 931519345 L juo g sse eq snw UB eu 9 suonejn6eJ pue saoueulpso sepoo ejqeoijdde yum Ajduoo ysnw G Buigni aanoajoid perjddns 0128 eui esp Y jue eAinbo Jo y esn eq 15 paiddns se am euibuo Aue 100W y 12euuoo pue dei JOJOW BY GAY 94 12euuoosiq peeds jo peeisur pejoejes eq ued peeds pue uiu SI uonoejes peeds 1ewo q 104 195 2012 eu Z eL jJuo 9 uonoes ees ajgeliene L SALON ZHO9 AOZL IVNOILdO O0 1831NI 9 S S310N 83MO 18 FOVNUNI HOLIMS ILON HOLIMS JOHINOO T1VM 5 OHINOO TIVM S 1 S3LON Tiv TOHLNOO TIVM If the fuse blows unplug the product and check the polarity and voltage output from the outlet Rep
29. these 2 short sections to the T junction and main tube 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 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 located 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 5 CoNrRoL DEVICES 5 4 MAIN CONTROLS Deco Touch Altitude o gm YT ES MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Y BAS a VC0119 VC0101 Man Wait Contor Intermittent exchange TBI 20 ON 40 OFF Intermittent exchange OR OFF ON OFF or ON Recirculation Low speed continuous exchange High speed continuous exchange X SMART entirely automatic mode optimizing ventilation FTX Program programs the desired ventilation according to the period of the day PTX Recirculation manual mode performing air recirculation inside the house x Outdoor temperature DETECTOR TYPES Indoor relative humidity Mode indicator Air exchange indicator INDICATORS m Maintenance indicator Day and hour indicators ECCO meam EO 5 2 OPTIONAL CONTROLS 20 40 60 Minute Push Button Timer
30. uring Stations in place temporarily 19 8 Air FLow BALANCING 1 8 4 BALANCING PROCEDURE 1 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 not leave furnace 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 flow collar or Flow Measuring Station in exhaust air stream at location A Be sure to connect the tubes to their appropriate high low fittings If the gauge drops below zero reverse the tubing connections NOTE Itis 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 and exhaust ducted installation Place the magnehelic gauge upright and level Record the readings 4 Move tubing to FRESH air flow on the other side of the unit location B and note readings Adjust the fresh air balancing damper F until the reading at B is approximately the same as the reading at A If the reading at B is less than the reading at A then go back and adjust the exhaust balancing damper G to equal the fresh air flow
31. y be defective the thermistor disconnecting the thermistor wire above test this means the thermistor is probably defective You should replace it 24
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