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1. Atleast 6 2 m from the exhaust weatherhood Atleast 6 2 m away from dryer vents and furnace exhaust medium or high efficiency furnaces Aminimum of at least 6 2 m from driveways oil fill pipes gas meters or garbage containers At least 18 460 mm above the ground or above the depth of expected snow accumulation Atleast 3 1 m from the corner of the building Do not locate in a garage attic or crawl space Exhaust Weatherhood Requirements Atleast 6 2 m from the ventilation air intake At least 18 460 mm above ground or above the depth of expected snow accumulation e Atleast 3 1 m away from the corner of the building Not near a gas meter electric meter or a walkway where fog or ice could create a hazard Notinto a garage workshop or other unheated space When installing the weatherhood its outside perimeter must be sealed with exterior caulking ATTENTION Local codes may require greater distances for exhaust and intake 19 Weatherhoods Fixed covered weatherhoods have a built in bird screen with a 1 4 6mm mesh to prevent foreign objects from entering the ductwork 5 125 mm Part No WH 185 6 150 mm Part No WH 186 Weatherhood Installation COLLAR IS SUPPLIED TO ENSURE VAPOUR BARRIER IS 100 SEALED TO CC WALL PLATE SCREEN side view 12 galvanized pipe supplied EXTERIOR 1 4 6 mm
2. FIELDCONTROLS Operation and Installation Manual FC95HRV FC155HRV FC200HRV FC150ERV Heat Recovery Ventilators meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA It ENERGY STAR meets ENERGY STAR requirements only when used in Canada TN This product earned the ENERGY STAR by Safina 0 Gb fvi REGISTERED cwemeusess CERTIFIED 69 Field 0412 Table of Contents Getting to Know your Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilator Ventilation and Control Options How the Dehumidistat Works Colder Climates Glossary and Additional Information hf laria 3 Healthy Home System M Control HHSC D h tintdistat sire pte e eb eio nate teta Dehumidistat Ventilation Control Optional Vent Timer Control seen 6 Maintenance Routine for HRV cccccccesecsecsseeseecsseeeeecsseseesees 7 Technical Data Model FC95HRYV ssseeeee 8 9 Technical Data Model FCISSHRYV sse 10 Technical Data Model FC200HRYV sss 11 Technical Data Model FCISOERV sse 12 Installation Methods 1 ohm tr Sr ts 13 Installation Diagrams sese 14 16 Installation Suspend the Unit with the Adjustable Hanging Straps 17 Drain Connection and Grilles tet esvenesed 18 Weatherhood Installation eseeeeeeeneen 19 Installation of the Dehumidistat or Dehumidi
3. 2 Complete all wiring connections before restoring power The HHSC controller can be installed anywhere in your home To simplify the installation locate the HHSC control near the HVAC system and or the HRV ERV since the to the HVAC system and HRV ERV HHSC does not require routine adjustment or occupant interaction Programming the HHSC Control 1 Balance the fresh and stale airflows as instructed in this To provide the occupants with direct access to the functions manual of the controls install optional accessory controls 2 Determine the cfm flow rate as instructed in this manual throughout the house 3 To obtain the desired rate of fresh air exchange refer to the HHSC Control Installation Instructions to determine 1 Separate the HHSC controller cover from the wall plate cfm flow rate determined in step 2 as the computed or measured fresh air flow rate as calculated in the HHSC instructions To ensure adequate ventilation ensure that the Fan On time is equal to or greater than the Vent mounting base to expose mounting holes see illustration 2 Route wires through large hole in the mounting base On time as programmed in the HHSC Control 4 For continuous operation of the HRV ERV set Fan On and Vent On to Un unlimited and Fan Off and Vent Off to any setting except Un This setting also causes the HVAC fan to run continuously NOTE The HHSC Control is factory programmed with
4. Attach the S hooks and reinsert the machine SCrews Note This illustration of the unit may vary from the unit you are installing S hooks STEP 3 Hook the bottom grommets of the straps through the S hooks Pull down vertically on the hand loops while lifting up the bottom of the cabinet Repeat at opposite end of the unit Note Do not pull the Hand Loops in a Buckles horizontal or lateral direction during the installation adjustment process Pull down on the hand loops while lifting the bottom of the unit STEP 4 Level the unit from left to right and front to back Adjust the unit down by lifting up on the buckle Adjust the unit up by pulling down vertically on the Hand Loops while lifting up the bottom of the cabinet Hand Loops Drain Connection HRV only Drain Connection mE DRAIN HOSE PLUMBING The HRV may produce some condensation during a defrost cycle This water should flow into a nearby drain or be taken away bya PRE PUNCHED HOLES 2 condensate pump m Nem 1f CAUTION A mA An The HRV and all condensate lines must be SESS po SPOUT installed in a space where the temperature is a maintained above the freezing point or freeze ZIP TIE N TEE 1 2 LD protection must be provided CONNECTOR DRAIN HOSE 4 TO DRAIN The HRV cabinet has prepunched holes for the drain see below Insert the drain spout through the hole i
5. Place the Back Plate of the control in the desired location on the wall and pencil mark the wall in the center of the Wire Opening Top Screw Hole and Bottom Screw Hole Figure C Remove the Back Plate and drill a 3 8 opening in the wall to allow for the Wire Opening and a 1 8 hole for the Wall Anchors for the top and bottom screw holes Figure D Pull 3 20 wire through the opening in the wall and the Wire Opening of the Back Plate Figure C Connect Red Green and Yellow to the Wiring Terminals located on the Back Plate Figure C Secure a single wire to the Wire Retainer located on the Back Plate Figure C Attach the Back Plate to the wall using the 2 supplied screws and anchors Attach the Face Plate to the Back Plate Figure B Note Be careful to correctly align the Face Plate to avoid damaging the Face Plate Contact Pins Insert the Operating Instructions Card into the control Figure A Connect the 3 20 wire to the Terminal Block located on ventilator Figure E Use 3 20 wire ATTENTION Pay special attention not to damage the Contact Pins when attaching and detaching the Face Plate Figure B Operating Instructions Card IENTLATIQN ray MN Face UV P Back ME Plate Face Plate amp Plate o __ Contact A f Pins w O Sep
6. The airflow must be confirmed on site using the balancing procedures found in this manual a Backdraft Damper This damper prevents outdoor air from entering the HRV during the operation of the Furnace Air Handler while the HRV is in standby OFF or Recirculate 14 Partially Dedicated Installation Diagrams Partially Dedicated System This installation enables stale air to be drawn from the poorest air quality areas of the home bathrooms kitchen Key Points The HRV ERV must be balanced tis recommended that the furnace blower run continuously or HRV ERV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower to evenly distribute the fresh air throughout the house Refer to Interlocking the HRV ERV to an Air Handler Furnace Blower The duct configuration may change depending on the HRV model See specifications for your unit Check local codes authority having jurisdiction for acceptance A backdraft damper is required in the exhaust air duct to prevent outdoor air from entering the unit when the Furnace Air Handler is running and the unit is in Standby OFF or Recirculate Sizing the Ductwork It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure all ductwork is sized and installed as designed to ensure the system will perform as intended The amount of air cfm that an HRV ERV will deliver is directly related to the total external static pressure E S P of the system Static
7. Fresh Air to Building air stream has the highest duct velocity pressure Determining the cfm After balancing the air flows calculate the cfm flow rate Example This example shows how to determine the air flow for a 6 diameter duct As shown in the illustration the duct velocity pressure reads 0 025 w c on the magnehelic gauge Use the chart that came with the magnehelic gauge to determine a duct velocity of 640 feet per minute for a duct Mane d 50 60 velocity pressure of 0 025 w c MAGNEHELIC Cfm Calculation cfm feet per minute x cross section area of duct 640 x 0 196 125 Cross Section Area of some common round duct sizes 0 087 for 4 diameter duct Magnehelic Gauge reading 025 w c 0 136 for 5 diameter duct 0 196 for 6 diameter duct 0 267 for 7 diameter duct 28 Air Flow Balancing using the Door Ports Door balancing ports not on all models are designed to be used in conjunction with a Magnehelic Gauge or Digital Manometer to measure the Stale and Fresh airflows for balancing e Fresh Air Stale A Balancing Port Balancing Ports e top left top right A bottom left bottom right CM e Illustration of a door with door ports Step 1 Prepare the air flow measuring device 1 e Magnehelic Gauge or Digital Manometer by connecting the hoses to the low and high pressure side of the gauge Step 2 Insert the hoses into the rubber fittings from the optional Door Port Ad
8. are for the HRV ERV system The Simplified installation The Partially Dedicated Installation The Fully Dedicated Installation Simplified Installations The Simplified Installation draws stale air from the cold air return duct of the air handler furnace and introduces an equal amount of fresh air farther downstream into the cold air return Refer to Simplified Installation Diagrams The air handler furnace blower must be running when the unit is operating for this system to be effective Refer to Interlocking the HRV ERV to an Air Handler Furnace Blower Partially Dedicated Installations The Partially Dedicated Installation draws stale air from specific points in the house and introduces an equal amount of fresh air into the cold air return Refer to Partially Dedicated Installation Diagrams Stale air ducts should be installed in areas of the home where the poorest indoor air quality exists bathrooms and kitchen Each location with a stale air duct should have a timer to initiate high speed ventilation Refer to Optional Timers in this manual The air handler furnace blower should be running when the HRV is operating to evenly distribute the fresh air throughout the house Refer to Interlocking the HRV ERV to an Air Handler Furnace Blower Fully Dedicated Installations The Fully Dedicated Installation draws stale air from specific points in the house and delivers fresh air to specific locations of the house T
9. connected to the forced air system Step 5 Insert the 2 rubber fittings from the gauge to the STALE AIR Balancing Ports upper right and lower left Seal the FRESH AIR Balancing Ports upper left and lower right with tape Record your reading Step 6 Insert the 2 rubber fittings from the gauge to the FRESH AIR Balancing Ports upper left and lower right Seal the STALE AIR Balancing Ports upper right and lower left with tape Record your reading Step 7 Refer to the Airflow Reference Chart for your model and determine the FRESH AIR and STALE AIR flow rates the chart is located on the lower portion of this page Step 8 Damper down the higher airflow and repeat Steps 5 to 7 as required until both airflows are identical balanced Step 9 Remove the tape and rubber fittings and reinstall the 4 Door Port Covers Magnehelic Gauge hoses connected to STALE AIR balancing ports Illustration of measuring STALE airflow using a Magnehelic Gauge Magnehelic Gauge hoses connected to FRESH AIR balancing ports Illustration of measuring FRESH airflow using a Magnehelic Gauge 29 Balancing Dampers The FCISSHRV and FC200HRV models have factory installed Balancing Dampers located in the Fresh Air to Building and Stale Air from Building collars All other units require the installation of balancing dampers not included in the Fresh Air to Building and Stale Air from Build
10. from the red and or blue ports which are connected immediately in line with the fan assembly usea small brush such as an old toothbrush or pipe cleaner and insert first a through the large opening of the fan assembly and then b through the smaller opening in the end of the fan assembly scrub individual fan blades until clean Avoid moving or damaging balancing flat weight clip is usually found on one or more of the fan blades vacuum and wipe reassemble making sure ducting is reattached firmly and insulation and moisture barrier are sealed and taped Before attempting this task thought should be given to having a qualified service technician complete the service work Electric shock hazard Can cause injury or death Before attempting to perform any service or maintenance turn the electrical power unit OFF at disconnect switch es Unit may have multiple power supplies Model FC95HRV FIELDCONTROLS THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE Performance Hvi certified The cross flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two Net supply air flow in cim L s against external static pressure airstreams It is easily removed for cleaning or service E S P external static pressure cfm L s MOTORS AND BLOWERS i Each air stream has one centrifugal blower driven by a common PSC idi i aac motor The unit has a 2 speed fan operation Q 0 2 50 Pa 73 84 FILTERS Q 0
11. i NOTE Front clearance of 25 inches 635 mm FROM outSIDE FROM INSIDE is recommended for servicing unit Sea FILTERS i HVI RECIRCULATING _ h B LANCING DAMPER ETUR CERTIFIED DEFROSTN JO DAMPER All units conform to CSA and UL standards WARRANTY Units carry a LIFETIME warranty on the heat recovery core and a 5 year replacement parts warranty CORE STALE AIR FRESH AIR TO OUTSIDE TO INSIDE __ _ I 1 33 5 8 CONDENSATE DRAINS 850mm BALANCING DAMPER All Duct Connections 6 150mm Date Contractor Tag Qty Supplier Project Quote Engineer Submitted by 10 FIELDCONTROLS THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE The cross flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two airstreams It is easily removed for cleaning or service MOTORS AND BLOWERS Each air stream has one centrifugal blower driven by a common PSC motor 2 speed fan operation FILTERS Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams MOUNTING THE HRV Four threaded inserts at corners of the cabinet designed to accept the S hooks and hanging straps supplied with the unit DEFROST Recirculating damper defrost system CASE Twenty gauge prepainted galvanized steel G60 for superior corrosion resistance Insulated to prevent exterior condensation Drain connections 2 1 2 12 mm OD Balancing ports are located in the door WEIGHT 71 lbs 32 5 kg SHIPPING WEIGHT 73 l
12. outer duct covering tape and seal all joints tape any holes or tears made in the outer duct covering ensure that the vapour barrier is completely sealed Water in the bottom of the HRV drain pans plugged improper connection of HRV s drain lines HRV is not level drain lines are obstructed HRV heat exchange core is not properly installed 31 ensure O Ring on drain nozzle sits properly look for kinks in line check water drain connections make sure water drains properly from pan Residential Wiring Diagram Models FC95HRv FC155HRV FC200HRV and FC150ERV CAUTION ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL SERVICE BY ELECTRICIAN ONLY Field Controls FC95HRV FC155HRV FC200HRV FC150ERV LEGEND HIGH VOLTAGE NOTE Jumper between pisa 2 ON and 3 RED Thermistor 12 24V LOW VOLTAGE Not on all units AUTO TRANSFORMER Lu CE tr m i Li i DEFROST o Note If any of the original B NE pone E i DETAIL wire supplied with the unit NO 2 NO 3 A must be replaced use only com com 7777 TEW certified wire 24VAC COIL ner pots IMPORTANT Control low voltage is 12 24VAC DO NOT CONNECT EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES TO THE UNIT DIRECT FAN MOUNTED MOTOR CAPACITOR AUTO TRANSFORMER DETAIL PINS 1 2 AND 3 ARE OPTIONAL PLUG IN CONNE
13. performed by a qualified installer or service agency CAUTION A Unit must be installed level to ensure proper condensate drainage Due to the broad range of installation and operational conditions consider the possibility of condensation forming on either the unit or connecting ducting Objects below the installation may be exposed to condensate Attic installations are not recommended due to A the complexity of work to install B freezing conditions in the attic C difficulty of access for servicing and cleaning Leave sufficient clearance at the front of the access door for servicing the air filters and core The recommended clearance is a minimum of 25 635 mm for opening and closing the door Field Controls provides four straps for hanging the unit from the basement floor joists Suspend the Unit with the Adjustable Hanging Straps By design the adjustable hanging straps reduce the possibility of noise resonance and harmonics Use 4 screws and 4 washers not incldued to attach the hanging straps to the floor joists The washer must be wider than the eyelet of the grommet on the hanging strap STEP 1 Insert the screws and washers not included through the Hanging Strap grommets and fasten to the joists Joist Hanging Strap grommets Washers not included NC UA e Nl Screws not included Buckles Hand Loops STEP 2 Unscrew the 4 machine screws located on the upper side of the unit
14. pressure is a measure of resistance imposed on the blower by length of duct work plus the number of fittings used in the duct work DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN Stale air drawn from key areas of home EXHAUST AIR from various parts of home i e bathrooms if required kitchens if required Outdoors Dampers for balancing airflows Spring Loaded Backdraft Damper not included Install the Backdraft Damper with the leaf hinge vertical The damper is installed on the Stale Air to Outside Collar Return Air s 20 Cool Air Return Forced Air Furnace Installation Notes The Stale Air to Outside air duct requires Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed with the furnace blower ON a Backdraft Damper This damper prevents Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only Six feet 2m outdoor air from entering the HRV during minimum separation is recommended The Weatherhood must also be 18 the operation of the Furnace Air Handler 460mm above grade minimum while the HRV is in standby OFF or The airflow must be confirmed on site using the balancing procedures Recirculate found in this manual 15 Fully Dedicated Installation Diagrams Fully Dedicated System This is a stand alone HRV ERV system which is not connected to a force air system Stale air is drawn from key areas of the home bathroom kitchen while fresh air is s
15. 3 75 Pa 70 33 Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams Q 0 4 100 Pa 66 31 MOUNTING THE HRV Q 0 5 125 P 60 29 Four threaded inserts at corners of the cabinet designed to accept the S CES Pa hooks and hanging straps supplied with the unit Max Temperature Recovery 88 Sensible Effectiveness DEFROST 60 cfm 28 L s 32 F 0 C 88 Recirculating defrost system Sensible Efficiency 60 cfm 28 L s 32 F 0 C 75 CASE Sensible Efficiency Twenty gauge prepainted galvanized steel G60 for superior corrosion Q 61 cfm 29 L s 13 F 25 C 6896 resistance Insulated to prevent exterior condensation Drain connections vAc eouz 120 2 1 2 12 mm OD WEIGHT 52 lbs 23 6 kg SHIPPING WEIGHT 56 lbs 25 4 kg WATTS Low Speed 3 WATTS High speed 150 ELECTRONICS Amp rating 0 9 Built in Relay for Interfacing to furna u ciay 19 x CIE TO eg Sensible Efficiency thermal Latent Efficiency moisture Note Effectiveness based on temp differential between the 2 airstreams OPTIONAL CONTROLS Efficiency takes into account all power inputs DHVC Ventilation Control 2 Speed Fan setting Low High Dehumidistat sn ZHHSC Healthy Home System Control Automatically activates the unit to deliver fresh air into your home ZDHI Dehumidistat nitiates high speed ventilation when the indoor humidity level exceeds the set point OPTIONAL TIMERS f VTC Ven
16. CTOR DEFROST DETAILS Not Applicable to FC150ERV PCB PLUG IN FC95HRV PLUG IN PCB PLUG IN CONNECTOR AUTO TRANSFORMER BLACK ORANGE BI DIRECTIONAL ee ORANGE DAMPER MOTOR BLACK SPARE 3 P6 PIN1 BLUE PIN4 RED PIN 1 GREEN PIN2 YELLOW PIN 5 WHITE PIN2 GREEN PIN3 BROWN PIN6 BLACK 59 FCWIRING REV A LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION Installing Contractor Telephone Contact Serial Number Installation Date Model 32
17. Inspect Exterior Hoods at least once a month Make sure exhaust and fresh air supply hoods are not blocked or restricted by leaves grass or snow In winter it is especially important to make sure snow is not blocking the hoods or that frost has not built up on the wire mesh bird screen WARNING Blockage of hoods may cause an imbalance 2 Clean Air Filters clean twice a year The standard filters equipped with your HRV are removable and washable a simply open access door and slide core out b remove filter clips c once clips are removed filters can be taken off the core to be rinsed with water or a combination of mild soap and water Do not clean in the dishwasher d to re assemble place clean filter s wet or dry back into their positions against the core and return clips to their original position slide core back into its original position 3 Clean Core Twice a Year a open access door b carefully grip ends of core and pull evenly outward Core may be snug but will slide out of the channel C once removed from the cabinet remove filters d wash core in warm soapy water do not use dishwasher e install the clean filters f install clean core Note Core installation label on the outer end of the core To install the clean core a first mount the bottom flange of the core guide into the bottom H channel approximately 1 4 6mm b mount the left or right side flange of the core guide approximatel
18. RV is powered energized and waiting for ventilation to be initiated by an external control TIMERS These optional controls may be installed at specific exhaust locations bathrooms etc to initiate high speed ventilation Warranty Heat Recovery Ventilators HRV carry a Lifetime Warranty on the heat recovery core and a 5 five year replacement parts warranty Energy Recovery Ventilators ERV carry a 5 five year warranty on the energy recovery core and a 5 five year replacement parts warranty Healthy Home System Control HHSC The Healthy Home System Control HHSC activates the HRV ERV automatically to deliver fresh air into your home Setting the Control The duration of the ventilation rate is adjustable on the HHSC Your installer sets up this control during the installation of your system Refer to the instructions that came with the HHSC for the setup information FIELDCONTRO The Healthy Home System Control HHSC Dehumidistat Part DH1 Your HRV ERV system produces a dehumidifying effect when outdoor humidity levels are lower than indoor humidity levels These conditions occur normally when outdoor termperatures are below 60 F An additional dehumidification effect is achievable with the Optional Dehumidistat Part DH 1 Dehumidistat Indicator LEDs Set to the desired humidity level High speed ventilation will initiate when the indoor moisture level exceeds the set point on the con
19. SCREEN WALL front view 1 Thermal Collar slides over galvanized sleeve of Weatherhood 2 Fasten Thermal Collar to Belt 3 Slide the Insulated Flexible Ducting over the Weatherhood s galvanized sleeve and fasten it to the Thermal Collar Hood is hinged to allow for easy access for cleaning of bird screen OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER 36 1m recommended min gU 36 1m recommended min oy 4 p D EXHAUST 6 2m recommended min INTAKE lt M le 460mm min 18 460mm SW s Ms Mesa Wd he Mw Mess oM SLM OW CAUTION Weatherhood arrangement requires a minimum of 6 2m separation and a minimum of 18 460mm above the ground or above the depth of expected snow accumulation Installation of the Dehumidistat or Dehumidistat Ventilation Control Standard Series Controls may be installed onto a flush mounted 2 x 4 electrical switch box or it may be surface mounted onto a wall Only 1 master control should be installed to a ventilation system the Face Plate on this illustration may not be exactly the same as yours 1 10 1 Figure E Terminal Block located on ventilator e Yellow to YELLOW 4 Red to RED 3 Green to GREEN 5 Remove the Operating Instructions Card from the top of the Control Figure A Separate the Face Plate from the Back Plate by firmly pulling apart Figure B Be careful not to damage Face Plate Contact Pins
20. Same Circumference e Round port bent to oval FC95HRV Air Flow Stale air enters the FRONT RIGHT side port The air passes down the front half of the core then up the back half of the core and out the RIGHT REAR port Fresh outdoor air enters the LEFT REAR port and passes down the back half of the core Then the fresh outdoor air passes up the front half of the core and out the LEFT FRONT port This configuration allows the air to actually travel through the core twice which makes the FCO5HRV nearly as efficient as a double core unit Model FC155HRV FIELDCONTROLS THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE The cross flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two airstreams It is easily removed for cleaning or service Performance wi certified Net supply air flow in cfm L s against external static pressure E S P MOTORS AND BLOWERS external static pressure cfm L s Each air stream has one centrifugal blower driven by a common PSC Q 0 1 25 Pa motor 2 speed fan operation 0 2 50 Pa FILTERS 0 3 75 Pa Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams 0 4 100 Pa MOUNTING THE HRV ee Aata Four threaded inserts at corners of the cabinet designed to accept the S 0 6 150 Pa hooks and hanging straps supplied with the unit Max Temperature Recovery DEFROST Sensible Effectiveness Recirculating damper defrost system ae cim S Ls Ser s Sensi
21. Wiring Connections 1 Refer to subsequent wiring diagrams in this manual that correspond to the desired control configuration NOTE Disregard any wiring schematic s included with the Illustration of HHSC Control with cover off HHSC Control Installation Instructions that do not pertain to 22 Installation of the Healthy Home System Control HHSC HHSC CONTROL MOMO FACTORY INSTALLED JUMPER DO NOT REMOVE HRV ERV WIRING TERMINALS FURNACE OR THERMOSTAT HEAT PUMP 12V 24 VAC Field wiring 20 AWG min required Connect V Terminal on the HHSC Control to the Hi Terminal instead of Lo for a shorter ventilation period Setting up the HHSC Control The duration of the ventilation rate is adjustable on the Healthy Home System Control HHSC Refer to the instructions that accompanied the HHSC for setup information FIELDCONTROLS The Healthy Home System Control HHSC 23 Installation of the HHSC with the DH1 and 20 40 60 Minute Timers test a DH1 DEHUMIDISTAT OPTIONAL HHSC CONTROL FURNACE OR THERMOSTAT HEAT PUMP 12V 24 VAC Field wiring 20 AWG min required Connect V Terminal on the HHSC Control to the Hi Terminal instead of Lo for a shorter ventilation period One DH 1 Dehumidistat and or one or more VTC timer controls may be connected as shown Connect all VTC VENTTIMER CONTROL VTC VENT TIMER CONTROL Red Yellow and Green control terminals to the
22. al Block to activate the HRV ERV for timers and or dry contact controls Adding Dry Contact Controls Low Speed A jumper between 2 ON and 1 LOW initiates low speed ventilation High Speed A jumper between 2 ON and 6 HI initiates high speed ventilation Dehumidistat A dry contact for a dehumidistat is connected between 2 ON and 10 BLK The Terminal Block located on the HRV ERV 26 The HRV ERV must have a Jumper in place between 2 ON and 3 RED on the Terminal Block when installing the unit without a Main Control Balancing the Air Flows Balancing the air flows is critical to ensuring that the amount of air introduced from the outside of the building equals the amount of air exhausted to the outside of the building If these two air flows are not properly balanced the following issues may occur A positive or negative pressure may occur in the house HRV ERV may not operate at its maximum efficiency The unit may not defrost properly Air Flow Measuring Gauges The magnehelic gauge and the digital manometer are suitable instruments for the balancing of air flows A magnehelic gauge with a scale of 0 to 25 w c is suitable for accurately measuring air duct velocity The value on the gauge will be velocity pressure A digital manometer requires the ability to display differential pressures at 3 digits of resolution Gauge Attachments When sampling an air flow various attachments are availab
23. apter Kit part 99 182 Use light pressure and rotate until fitting is snug Do not extend the hose past the rubber fitting Step 3 Open the HRV Door Remove the 4 Door Port Covers by carefully pushing them out from the back side of the door use the blunt end of a large drill bit etc Airflow Reference Charts FC155HRV Manometer Airflow Numbers Reading CFM Fresh Air Stale Air 93 96 99 130 136 142 148 209 215 221 FC200HRV Manometer Reading Airflow Numbers CFM Fresh Air Stale Air 91 98 0 110 0 120 0 130 Pressure in w g 0 100 Pressure in w g 0 100 0 105 0 110 0 115 0 120 0 125 0 130 0 135 0 140 0 145 0 150 101 107 112 117 122 127 132 137 142 147 152 156 161 166 171 175 180 184 189 193 198 0 130 92 102 105 108 111 117 123 129 135 141 147 154 160 166 172 178 184 190 196 202 209 0 190 0 200 0 210 145 0 220 149 0 230 153 240 157 0 105 0 110 0 115 0 120 0 125 0 130 0 135 0 140 0 145 0 150 0 160 0 0 340 196 0 350 200 0 360 203 0 200 0 210 0 220 0 230 0 240 0 250 0 260 0 270 0 280 0 290 0 300 0 310 o an oO o NIN SIS IN iS FC155HRV amp FC200HRV only Step 4 Close the HRV Door Initiate power and operate the HRV on high speed Operate the forced air system on high speed if the HRV is
24. arate the Figure A Figure B Face Plate from the Back Plate Face Plate Side View Top Screw Hole Drill a 1 8 hole pi for the Top Screw Wire and Anchor Opening Drill a 3 8 hole for the Wire Wire opening Retainer Drill a 1 8 hole i for the Bottom Wiring Terminals yee Bottom Screw Hole Figure C Figure D Front View of Back Plate Drill holes in wall Wall Face Back bS Plate Face _ Plate Face Plate Contact Pins 3 Dehumidistat Sensor N Openings to room Figure F gt air allow accurate Correct Installation sensor readings of Back Plate 20 Installation and Operation of 20 40 60 Minute Timer Operating your 20 40 60 Minute Timer Press and release the Select Button to activate high speed override The High Speed Status Light will illuminate and the unit will run on high speed ventilation for 20 minutes The 20 40 60 Minute timers provide an extended override time of 20 40 additional minutes simply by pressing and releasing the select button The High Speed Status Light will dim after 10 seconds of run time The High Speed Status Light will flash during the last 5 minutes of the cycle All timers connected to the unit will illuminate for the duration of the override when the Select Button is pressed Lockout Mode Lockout Mode is used to disable the timers The timer can be set to lockout mode by pressing and holding the Select Button for five seconds After five
25. astic is preferred but if duct tape is used we recommend aluminum foil duct tape Galvanized rigid ducting from the HRV ERV to the living areas in the house is recommended whenever possible although flexible duct can be used in moderation if necessary A short length approximately 12 inches or 300mm of non metallic flexible insulated duct should be connected between the HRV ERV and the supply exhaust duct system to avoid possible noise transfer through the duct system All ducts running through attics and unheated spaces must be sealed and insulated to code ATTENTION Applications such as greenhouses atriums swimming pools saunas etc have unique ventilation requirements which should be addressed with an isolated ventilation system Simplified Installation Diagrams Simplified Installation Return Return Method Key Points The HRV ERV must be balanced Itis mandatory that the furnace blower run continuously or HRV ERV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower Refer to Interlocking the HRV ERV to an Air Handler Furnace Blower The duct configuration may change depending on the HRV ERV model See specifications for your unit Check local codes authority having jurisdiction for acceptance A backdraft damper is required in the exhaust air duct to prevent outdoor air from entering the unit when the Furnace Air Handler is running and the unit is in Standby A ae OFF o
26. ble Efficiency CASE Q 65 cfm 31 L s 32 F 0 C 64 Twenty gauge prepainted galvanized steel G60 for superior corrosion _ Sensible Efficiency resistance Insulated to prevent exterior condensation Drain connections 68 cfm 32 L s 13 F 25 C 6676 2 1 2 12 mm OD Balancing ports are located in the door VAC 60HZ 120 WEIGHT 71 lbs 32 5 kg SHIPPING WEIGHT 73 lbs 33 5 kg WATTS Low speed 49 ELECTRONICS WATTS High speed 120 Built in Relay for Interfacing to furnace Amp rating 14 Sensible Efficiency thermal Latent Efficiency moisture OPTIONAL CONTROLS Note Effectiveness ased on temp differential es the 2 pamm DHVC Ventilation Control Efficiency takes into account all power inputs 2 Speed Fan setting Low High Dehumidistat ZHHSC Healthy Home System Control Automatically activates the unit to deliver fresh air into your home 2 High Speed DH1 Dehumidistat Manufacturers Dala nitiates high speed ventilation when the indoor humidity level exceeds the set point OPTIONAL TIMERS ZVTC Ventilation Timer Control Initiates high speed ventilation 100 for 20 40 or 60 minutes 3 wire 20 gauge wire min 100 z length Pe OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WH 186 Weatherhoods Two 6 150 mm c w 1 4 6 mm mesh screen DIMENSIONS FC155HRV inches mm 0 3 0 4 0 5 Static Pressure in w g FRESH AIR STALE AIR
27. bs 33 5 kg ELECTRONICS Built in Relay for Interfacing to furnace OPTIONAL CONTROLS DHVC Ventilation Control 2 Speed Fan setting Low High Dehumidistat ZHHSC Healthy Home System Control Automatically activates the unit to deliver fresh air into your home DH1 Dehumidistat Initiates high speed ventilation when the indoor humidity level exceeds the set point OPTIONAL TIMERS VTC Ventilation Timer Control Initiates high speed ventilation for 20 40 or 60 minutes 3 wire 20 gauge wire min 100 length OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WH 186 Weatherhoods Two 6 150 mm c w 1 4 6 mm mesh screen DIMENSIONS FC200HRV inches mm Model FC200HRV Performance Hvi certified Net supply air flow in cfm L s against external static pressure E S P external static pressure cfm L s 207 97 200 94 184 87 171 80 152 71 130 61 116 55 86 40 0 1 25 Pa 0 2 50 Pa 0 3 75 Pa 0 4 100 Pa 0 5 125 Pa 0 6 150 Pa 0 7 175 Pa 0 8 200 Pa Max Temperature Recovery 74 Sensible Effectiveness 66 cfm 31 L s Sensible Efficiency 66 cfm 31 L s Sensible Efficiency 109 cfm 51 L s 32 F 0 C 74 32 F 0 C 64 13 F 25 C 62 VAC 60HZ WATTS Low speed WATTS High speed Amp rating 120 87 164 1 4 Sensible Efficiency thermal Latent Efficiency moisture Note Eff
28. ced have contractor balance HRV Supply air feels cold poor location of supply grilles the airflow may irritate locate the grilles high on the walls or under the baseboards the occupant outdoor temperature extremely cold install ceiling mounted diffuser or grilles so as not to directly spill the supply air on the occupant eg over a sofa turn down the HRV supply speed A small duct heater 1kw could be used to temper the supply air placement of furniture or closed doors is restricting the movement of air in the home if supply air is ducted into furnace return the furnace fan may need to run continuously to distribute ventilation air comfortably Dehumidistat is not Operating outdoor temperature is above 15 C 59 F improper low voltage connection external low voltage is shortened out by a staple or nail check dehumidistat setting it may be on OFF dehumidistat is functioning normally see How the Dehumidistat Works in this manual check that the correct terminals have been used check external wiring for a short set the dehumidistat at the desired setting Humidity Levels are too High Condensation is appearing on the windows dehumidistat is set too high HRV is undersized to handle a hot tub indoor pool etc lifestyle of the occupants moisture coming into the home from an unvented or unheated crawl space moisture is remaining in the washroom and kitchen areas conde
29. corresponding HRV ERV terminals OPTIONAL OPTIONAL Setting up the HHSC Control The duration of the ventilation rate is adjustable on the Healthy Home System Control HHSC Refer to the instructions that accompanied the HHSC for setup information FIELDCONTR The Healthy Home System Control HHSC 24 Installation of the DHVC Ventilation Control with 20 40 60 Minute Timers test c DHVC VENTILATION CONTROL NOTE These connections are not necessary if the system is configured as fully FACTORY INSTALLED JUMPER dedicated no central HVAC connections FOR STANDBY OFF OPERATION SEE SETTING STANDBY SECTION FURNACE OR THERMOSTAT HEAT PUMP S l S l 12V 24 VAC Field wiring 20 AWG min required I Connect V Terminal on the HHSC Control to the Hi Terminal instead of Lo for a shorter ventilation period One DH 1 Dehumidistat and or one or more VTC timer controls may be connected as shown Connect all Red Yellow and Green control terminals to the corresponding HRV ERV terminals VTC VENT TIMER CONTROL VTC VENT TIMER CONTROL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL 25 Interlocking the HRV ERV to an Air Handler Furnace Blower Connecting the HRV ERV as illustrated will ensure the Air Handler Furnace Blower Motor is operating whenever the HRV ERV is ventilating CAUTION Consideration should be given to competing The HRV ERV must be interlocked to the Furnace Air Handler with a Simplified Insta
30. ctrical connections The recommended circuit is a separate 15 amp 120 volt circuit Getting to Know your Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilator FC Series Thank you for purchasing a Field Control Heat Energy Recovery Ventilator HRV ERV The HRV ERV provides fresh air to your home while recovering energy from the air it exhausts There are numerous benefits to a properly installed operated and maintained HRV ERV Exhausts the stale contaminated air found in today s tight Recovers the majority of the energy contained in the exhausted stale air Uses the recovered energy to preheat or precool the fresh outdoor air introduced into the house Distributes the fresh air throughout your home 5 E a amp PB da pa Ventilation and Control Options Optional Controls are available to adjust the amount of ventilation in your home The Healthy Home System Control HHSC will automatically deliver fresh air to your home The Dehumidistat Control DHI can be used in conjunction with the HHSC to provide additional ventilation for high indoor humidity levels The Dehumidistat Ventilation Control DHVC is a manual control which features ON OFF High speed Low Speed and an electronic dehumdistat Refer to the individual control pages of this manual for more information about these controls How the Dehumidistat Works Colder Climates High indoor humidity levels during the heating season have become a pr
31. dampers should be installed external to SUPPLY the unit to balance the amount of stale air being exhausted with the 6 150 mm Part No 99 EAG6 Zim amount of fresh air being brought into the house Refer to Air flow Balancing section CAUTION A Do not mount exhaust grille within 4 AIR FLOW J EXHAUST 1 2m horizontally of a stove to prevent grease from entering the unit 18 Weatherhood Installation Installing the Ducting from the Weatherhoods to the HRV ERV The inner and outer liners of the flexible insulated duct must be clamped to the sleeve of the weatherhoods as close to the outside as possible and the appropriate port on the HRV ERV It is very important that the fresh air intake line be given special attention to make sure it is well sealed A good bead of high quality caulking preferably acoustical sealant will seal the inner flexible duct to both the HRV ERV port and the weatherhood prior to clamping To minimize air flow restriction the flexible insulated duct that connects the two outside weatherhoods to the HRV ERV should be stretched tightly and be as short as possible Twisting or folding the duct will severely restrict air flow Hard rigid ducting which has been sealed and insulated should be used for runs over 10 3 3 m Refer to your building code Intake Weatherhood Requirements Should be located upstream if there are prevailing winds from the exhaust outlet
32. eams It 1s easily removed for cleaning or service Performance Net supply air flow in cfm L s against external static pressure E S P MOTORS AND BLOWERS external static pressure cfm L s Each air stream has one centrifugal blower driven by a common PSC motor 5 speed fan operation 0 1 25 Pa Tot 74 FILTERS 0 2 50 Pa 140 66 Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams 0 3 75 Pa 131 62 MOUNTING THE ERV 0 4 100 Pa 123 58 Four threaded inserts at corners of case designed to accept the S hooks GOSS Pa igrien and hanging straps supplied with the unit S 99 CASE 0 6 150 Pa 98 46 Twenty gauge prepainted galvanized steel G60 for superior corrosion 0 7 175 Pa 81 38 resistance Insulated to prevent exterior condensation Door balancing 0 8 2 ports 8 200 Pa 60 28 WEIGHT 75 lbs 34Kg SHIPPING WEIGHT 771bs 35Kg Sensible Effectiveness ELECTRONICS Q 64 cfm 30 L s 32 F 0 C 81 Built in Relay for Interfacing to furnace Sensible Efficiency 64 cfm 30 L s 32 F 0 C 69 OPTIONAL CONTROLS Total Efficiency 50 DHVC Ventilation Control 64 cfm 30L s 95 F 35 C 47 2 Speed Fan setting Low High Dehumidistat VAC 60HZ 120 HHSC Healthy Home System Control WATTS Low speed 63 Automatically activates the unit to deliver fresh air into your home DH1 Dehumidistat y WATTS High speed 173 e Initiates high speed ventilation when the i
33. ectiveness based on temp differential between the 2 airstreams Efficiency takes into account all power inputs Hi 3 High Speed Hi 2 Medium High Speed Hi 1 Medium Speed Low Low speed Manufacturers Data Air Flow cfm 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 Static Pressure in w g 0 7 0 8 0 9 INSTALLER SELECTABLE HIGH SPEED SETTINGS Adjustable DIP switches are located on the circuit board Hi3 is the factory setting Refer to the Operation and Installation FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE l FILTERS RECIRCULATING _ h DEFROST STALE AIR Jb FROM INSIDE manual for the adjustment instructions d E BLOWERS G Soin CORE m j MOTOR E 3 WP nul W 9 5 sees CERTIFIED e D nore Front All units conform to CSA and UL standards of 25 inches STALE AIR FRESH AIR 635 mm i ded TO OUTSIDE TOINSIDE Y forcevianeunt WARRANTY Units carry a LIFETIME warranty on the heat recovery core and a 5 year replacement parts watranty 33 5 8 T 850 mm T BALANCING DAMPER All Duct Connections 6 150 mm 14 3 4 i CONDENSATE DRAINS 375 mm All Duct Connections 6 160 mm Date Contractor Tag Qty Supplier Project Quote Engineer Submitted by 11 Model FC150ERV FIELDCONTROLS LATENT RECOVERY MOISTURE TRANSFER CORE The cross flow energy recovery core transfers heat and water vapor between the two airstr
34. flows of the HRV by using the balancing procedure found in this manual NEVER install a ventilator in a situation where its normal operation lack of operation or partial failure may result in the backdrafting or improper functioning of vented combustion equipment Disconnect the power from the unit before cleaning or servicing To prevent electrical shock it is extremely important to confirm the polarity of the power line that is switched by the safety disconnect switch The hot line black is the proper line for switching Use either a voltmeter or test lamp to confirm the absence of a voltage between the disconnect switch and ground on the cabinet while the door is open This procedure must be followed as dwellings are occasionally wired improperly Always enure the proper grounding of the unit Do not apply electrical power to the unit until after the completion of the installation including the installation of low voltage control wiring ATTENTION e Ensure the Installation and wiring is in accordance with CEC NEC and local electrical codes e Due to ongoing research and product development specifications ratings and dimensions are subject to change without notice Plug the unit into a standard designated 120 VAC electrical outlet with ground The use of an extension cord with this unit is not recommended If the installation requires further wiring have a licensed electrician make all of the ele
35. his system is not connected to an air handler furnace Refer to The Fully Dedicated Installation Diagrams in this manual Stale air ducts should be installed in areas of the home where the poorest indoor air quality exists bathrooms and kitchen Each location with a stale air duct should have a timer which will initiate high speed ventilation Refer to Optional Timers in this manual Fresh air ducts should be installed to all bedrooms and living areas excluding bathrooms kitchen and utility areas Grilles should be located high on a wall or in ceiling locations Grilles that diffuse the air comfortably are recommended Refer to Grilles in this manual Special care should be taken in locating grilles if the floor is the only option available Areas such as under baseboard heaters will help to temper the air Optional in line duct heaters are available for mounting in the supply duct work to add heat if required Installing the Ducting Between the HRV ERV amp Living Areas in the House A well designed and installed ducting system will allow the HRV ERV to operate at its maximum efficiency All ducts should be kept short and have as few bends or elbows as possible to maximize airflow Forty five degree elbows are preferred to 90 elbows Use Y tees instead of straight tees whenever possible All duct joints must be fastened with screws rivets or duct sealant and wrapped with mastic or quality duct tape to prevent leakage M
36. ing ductwork Refer to the installation diagrams in manual for the Simplified Partially Dedicated and Fully Dedicated systems Push and turn with slotted screwdriver Damper automatically locks when pressure is released Illustration of Adjusting the Factory Installed Balancing Damper this Installations where the HRV is ducted directly to the return of the furnace Air Handler may require additional dampening on the fresh air to building duct This is due to the high return static pressures found in some furnace installations Observe the location of the screws when connecting ductwork to the collar Screws should be located no further than 1 2 from the outside edge of the collar and they should ji i be no longer than 3 4 1 2 Illustration of Connecting ductwork to the Balancing Damper Collars 30 Troubleshooting your HRV ERV System SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Poor Air Flows 1 4 6 mm mesh on the outside hoods is plugged clean exterior hoods or vents filters plugged remove and clean filter core obstructed remove and clean core house grilles closed or blocked check and open grilles dampers are closed if installed open and adjust dampers poor power supply at site have electrician check supply voltage at house ductwork is restricting HRV check duct installation improper speed control setting increase the speed of the HRV HRV airflow improperly balan
37. le for use on a magnehelic gauge or digital manometer The following illustration shows a magnehelic gauge with a scale of 0 to 25 w c with a pitot tube attachment This combination will measure the system air velocity pressure accurately regardless of the duct size or shape either round or rectangular Balancing Preparation Prior to performing the air balancing procedure perform the following steps Seal the ductwork system Confirm the installation and proper operation of all the components of the HRV ERV Fully open the balancing dampers Turn off all household exhaust devices range hood clothes dryer bathroom fans Set the HRV ERV at high speed Prior to balancing the unit first adjust air flows in branch lines to specific areas of the house If the outdoor temperature is below 0 C 32 F ensure the unit is not running in defrost Place the magnehelic gauge on a level surface and adjust it to zero If the system is a Simplified or Partially Dedicated installation operate the furnace Air Handler at high speed ATTENTION Continuous excessive positive pressure may drive moist indoor air into the external walls of the building Once inside the external walls moist air may condense in cold weather and degrade structural components or cause locks to freeze Continuous excessive negative pressure may have several undesirable effects In some geographic locations soil gases such a
38. ll either flash or be on continuous A flashing light indicates the humidity level is higher than the setting and the unit 1s operating on high speed ventilation A continuous light indicates the humidity level is lower than the setting M ve card Dehumidistat Indicator LEDs On indicator Indicator LED High Low Speed button ON OFF button Q ATTENTION Install a jumper between 2 ON and 3 RED on the HRV ERV terminal block to configure the ON OFF button to ON STANDBY Refer to Setting Standby when using a Main Control in this manual Optional Vent Timer Control VTC The timer will override the Operational Mode regardless of the setting and initiate high speed ventilation Upon completion of the timer cycle the HRV ERV returns to your selected Operational Mode and speed setting Lifestyle 20 40 60 Minute Timer Initiates high speed ventilation for 20 40 or 60 minutes The 20 40 60 Minute Status Lights indicate high speed operation Lockout Mode is useful if you wish to disable the timer Set lockout by holding the Select Button for 5 seconds Unlock by holding for 5 seconds Q ATTENTION If the system does not have a main control installed the HRV ERV Terminal Block must have a jumper installed between 2 ON and 3 RED Refer to Operating the HRV ERV without a Main Control in this manual 20 40 60 Minute Status Lights Select Button Maintenance Routine for HRV 1
39. llation Return Return Installation and should be interlocked with a Partially Dedicated Installation airflows when connecting the HRV ERV in conjunction with an Air Handler Furnace Blower system HRV Terminal Block A C RG W Y Wire Connector Thermostat Furnace Furnace Terminal Strip Setting Standby when using a Main Control The HRV ERV will be fully off when the OFF position is selected on the Main Control Timers and or other controls will not function when the HRV ERV is in the OFF position CAUTION A Building codes in some areas require fully The fully off feature can be modified to standby off by adding a jumper on the Terminal Block between 2 ON and 3 RED Standby can also be achieved by setting the main control to the ON position and selecting speed 0 Timers and or additional controls will initiate high speed ventilation when activated Speed 0 is not available on all controls The Terminal Block located on the HRV ERV off functionality Check with your local building authority before modifying the unit to standby off Unintentional operation of the HRV by the end user may occur if the unit is modified from fully off to standby off Operating the HRV ERV without a Main Control and Adding Dry Contact Controls A jumper must be in place between 2 ON and 3 RED on the Termin
40. n the drain pan Be sure to install the O ring which seals each spout to the pan HAND HARD PIPE PLUMBING TIGHTEN the washer and lock nut which hold the drain spout in place Construct a P Trap using the plastic tee connector Cut two lengths of 1 2 drain hose not included and connect the other ends to the two drain spouts Position the T fitting to point upward and connect the drain line Tape or fasten base to avoid any kinks Pour a cup of water into the drain pan of the HRV after the drain connection is complete This creates a water seal which will prevent odors from being drawn up the hose and into the fresh air supply of the HRV Note Secondary drain pan may be required to protect from condensate leakage CAUTION A Drain trap and tubing MUST be below bottom of door with 1 4 per foot downwards slope away from unit Adjustable grilles should be used to balance the flow rates into and The Techgrille out of various rooms The grilles should not be adjusted after The TECHGRILLE is a round fully adjustable grille which balancing the unit provides superior quiet air distribution Grilles or diffusers should be positioned high on the wall or in the ceiling Kitchen Exhaust grilles must never be connected to the range hood They should be installed at least 4 feet 1 2 m horizontally away from the stove F UOO m Bart NO GIGS EA UE n 5 125 mm Part No 99 EAGS AIR FLOW Field supplied balancing
41. ndoor humidity level exceeds Amp rating 14 the set point Sensible Efficiency thermal Latent Efficiency moisture OPTION AL TI M ERS Note Effectiveness based on temp differential between the 2 airstreams Mia N T Efficiency takes int t all power inputs VTC Ventilation Timer Control Initiates high speed ventilation dci gu MEA ag i for 20 40 or 60 minutes 3 wire 20 gauge wire min 100 length OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WH 186 Weatherhoods Two 6 150 mm c w 1 4 6 mm mesh screen 2 High Speed 1 Low speed DIMENSIONS FC150ERV inches mm 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 Static Pressure in w g All Duct Connections 6 150mm FRESH AIR sipa eins TO INSIDE i HVI SB ENTHALPIC CORE STALE AIR FROM INSIDE D CERTIFIED mm BALANCING puo K L All units conform to CSA and UL DAMPER ud BALANCING 9 standards FILTERS DAMPER X Q NOTE Front clearance WARRANTY ESRAR STALE AIR of 26 inches 635mm Units carry a five 5 year warranty FROM OUTSIDE TO OUTSIDE Ste for servicing unit on the enthalpic ERV core and a 5 m a4 ear replacement parts warranty i 33 5 8 Moo agaw 31 p p y E BLOWERS n Date Contractor Tag Qty Supplier Project Quotes Engineer Submitted by 12 Installation Methods The Three Methods of Installation The following three installation methods
42. nsation seems to form in the spring and fall HRV is set at too low a speed set dehumidistat lower cover pools hot tubs when they are not in use avoid hanging clothes to dry storing wood and venting clothes dryer inside Heating wood may have to be moved outside vent crawl space and place a vapour barrier on the floor of the crawl space ducts from the washroom should be sized to remove moist air as effectively as possible use of a bathroom fan for short periods will remove additional moisture on humid days as the seasons change some condensation may appear but the homes air quality will remain high with some HRV use increase speed of the HRV Humidity Levels are too Low dehumidistat control set too low blower speed of HRV is too high lifestyle of occupants HRV air flows may be improperly balanced set dehumidistat higher decrease HRV blower speed humidity may have to be added through the use of humidifiers have a contractor balance HRV airflows HRV and or Ducts Frosting up HRV air flows are improperly balanced malfunction of the HRV defrost system Note minimal frost build up is expected on cores before unit initiates defrost cycle functions have HVAC contractor balance the HRV ensure damper defrost is operating during self test Condensation or Ice Build Up in Insulated Duct to the Outside incomplete vapour barrier around insulated duct a hole or tear in
43. oblem in many well insulated tight homes Excessive condensation on the windows is a visual sign of high indoor humidity levels High indoor humidity levels can result in mold and mildew and the eventual degradation of the building structure itself Your HRV ERV reduces indoor humidity levels when the outdoor air is drier than the indoor air These conditions usually occur during the heating season when outdoor temperatures are less than 15 C 59 F During the heating season the operation of the HRV ERV may reduce indoor humidity levels sufficiently to eliminate the need for further dehumidification If your home requires further dehumidification use the dehumidistat feature located on any optional main control refer to the Operation and Installation Manual for Optional Control information This feature aggressively addresses high indoor humidity levels by initiating high speed ventilation when the indoor humidity levels rise above the adjustable set point on the control Glossary and Additional Information Refer to the main control instructions located in the Operation and Installation Manual for instructions on how to set the dehumidistat The dehumidistat function on the main control should be set to OFF for all seasons except the heating season because a dehumidifying effect occurs only when the outdoor air is dryer than the indoor air Set the RH level to 80 to turn the dehumidistat OFF Refer to the control instructions for informati
44. on on how to set the Dehumidistat DEHUMIDISTAT DISABLE automatically disables the dehumidistat function on the main control when outdoor temperatures exceed 15 C 59 F for a full 24 hour period All other HRV features and functions operate normally while the dehumidistat function is disabled DEHUMIDISTAT RE ENABLE automatically re enables the dehumidistat function if either the outdoor temperature drops below 15 C 59 F for a full 24 hour period or if the HRV is reset unplugged for 30 seconds DEFROST MODE To ensure reliable operation during cold weather the HRV automatically cycles through its defrost mode when the outdoor temperatures drop below freezing HRV ERV a Heat Recovery Ventilator HRV ERV is designed to provide fresh air into a building while exhausting an equal amount of stale air During the winter months heat recovered from the stale air before it is exhausted to the outdoors warms the incoming cold fresh air During the summer months when the indoor space is air conditioned the HRV ERV helps to cool the incoming fresh air with the cool exhausted stale air SELF TEST Each time the HRV ERV is powered energized the self test function automatically initiates The HRV ERV cycles through the available speeds and tests the damper motor operation The HRV ERV defaults back to the previous operational mode and speed selection after the self test approximately 60 seconds in duration STANDBY The HRV E
45. r Recirculate s Sizing the Ductwork gt It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure all ductwork is a sized and installed as designed to ensure the system will A 1 A l perform as intended E The amount of air cfm that an HRV ERV will deliver is directly related to the total external static pressure E S P of the system Static pressure is a measure of resistance imposed on the blower by length of duct work plus the number of fittings used in the duct work DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM and EXHAUST AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN RETURN AIR Dampers for balancing airflows P Outdoors Backdraft Damper Cool Air Return Forced Air Leaf Hinge Furnace Spring Loaded Backdraft Damper not included Install the Backdraft Damper with the leaf hinge vertical The damper is installed on the Stale Air to Outside Collar Installation Notes The Stale Air to Outside air duct requires Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed with the furnace blower ON A minimum separation of 40 inches 1m is recommended between the two direct connections The exhaust air connection should be upstream of the supply air connection to prevent exhausting any fresh air Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only Six feet 2m minimum separation is recommended The Weatherhood must also be 18 460mm above grade minimum
46. s methane and radon gas may be drawn into the home through basement or ground contact areas and may also cause the backdrafting of vented combustion equipment o 20 420 40 5 MAGNEHELIC 60 CALIBRATED FOR BRTICAL POSITION Magnehelic Gauge with a scale of 0 to 25 w c Pitot tube and gauge Pitot tube High Pressure Side Low Pressure Side Magnehelic Gauge scale of 0 to 25 w c with a Pitot Tube Attachment 27 Balancing the Air Flows with a Pitot Tube STEP 1 Drill a 3 16 hole in the duct ideally 3 feet downstream of STEP 2 Insert the Pitot tube with the tip facing towards the air any elbows or bends and 1 foot upstream of any elbows stream in the Stale Air From Building air stream Move or bends in the Fresh Air and Stale air streams the Pitot tube around in the duct facing towards the airflow and take an average reading Record the reading Stale Air From Building Balancing Damper Drill 3 16 holes in Stale amp Fresh Air Fresh Air to Building Balancing Damper STEP 3 Repeat Step 2 to measure the Fresh Air to Building duct B Upon completion of balancing seal the holes foil tape recommended Pitot tube tip facing towards the air stream Magnehelic Gauge A Review the readings and damper down the duct with the must be level highest duct velocity pressure Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 until both ducts show indentical readings For this example the
47. seconds the High Speed Status Light will flash release the Select Button The timer is now in lockout mode If the Select Button is pressed during lockout mode the High Speed Status Light will momentarily illuminate but no override will be initiated If lockout mode is initiated when the timer is activated the timer will continue its timed sequence but will not allow any further overrides to be initiated Lockout mode can be unlocked by pressing and holding the Se ect Button for five seconds After five seconds the High Speed Status Light will stop flashing Release the Select Button and the timer will now operate normally QOO ATTENTION If the system does not have a main control installed the HRV Terminal Block must have a jumper installed between 2 ON and 3 RED Refer to Operating the HRV without a Main Control in this manual 21 High Speed Status Lights Select Button initiates high speed ventilation for 20 40 or 60 minutes NOTE ABOUT TIMERS Timers mount in standard 2 x 4 electrical boxes Wire multiple timers individually back to the unit Use 3 20 low voltage wire Green 5 Terminal Block Connections from Timer to Terminal Block Yellow on timer to YELLOW 4 Red on timer to RED 3 Green on timer to GREEN 5 Installation of the Healthy Home System Control HHSC Choose a Location HRV ERV control The HHSC is also typically used to control an FAD fresh air damper
48. stat Ventilation Control sssssseee 20 Installation and Operation of 20 Minute and 20 40 60 Minute Timers eeeeseeereeennen nennen 21 Installation of the Healthy Home System Control HHSC 22 23 Installation of the HHSC with the DH1 and 20 40 60 Minute Timers test a sess 24 Installation of the DHVC Ventilation Control with 20 40 60 Minute Timers test c 25 Interlocking HRV ERV to an Air Handler Furnace Blower Setting Standby when using a Main Control Operating the HRV ERV without a Main Control and Adding Diy Contacts orto o e e RON D e Gri eterne 26 Balancing the Air Flows eseseseeeeeneene 27 Balancing the Air Flows with a Pitot Tube 28 Air Flow Balancing using the Door Ports Balancing Dampers sss Troubleshooting your HRV ERV System Wiring Diagratniz ieoseeintesie ai de ERI IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT e Due to ongoing research and product development specifications ratings and dimensions are subject to change without notice CAUTION A Before installation careful consideration must be given to how this system will operate if connected to any other piece of mechanical equipment i e a forced air furnace or air handler operating at a higher static After installation the compatibility of the two pieces of equipment must be confirmed by measuring the air
49. the default settings of the two On Off timer values No configuration is required to use these factory default Mount base against wall and mark wall through 3 mounting holes If mounting on a metal or wood surface drill three 1 8 in U pilot holes in wall where marked for the supplied mounting screws If mounting on drywall or other surface drill appropriate holes for wall anchors or other means of attachment 4 Secure mounting base to wall with either the 3 screws provided or other fasteners while ensuring that all wires settings extend through the hole in mounting base 5 Adjust length and routing of each wire to reach the Default settings proper terminal and connector block on mounting base FAN OFF 20 minutes while leaving a 1 4 in length of extra wire Strip only FAN ON 10 minutes VENT ON 10 minutes 1 4 in of insulation from each wire to prevent adjacent wires from shorting together when connected VENT OFF 20 minutes 6 Connect wires to their respective terminals on the connector block Figure 1 Both R and C must be connected for proper operation Improper wiring or installation may damage the controller Ensure wiring is correct before proceeding with installation or turning the unit on 7 Push any excess wire into wall and against mounting base 8 Snap cover onto base while ensuring pins align with sockets in connector 9 Once powered the HHSC automatically enters into operating mode Complete the
50. tilation Timer Control Initiates high speed ventilation for 20 40 or 60 minutes 3 wire 20 gauge wire min 100 length OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WH 185 Weatherhoods Two 5 125 mm c w 1 4 6 mm mesh screen 0 2 0 3 0 4 Static Pressure in w g DIMENSIONS FC95HRV inches mm sw CERTIFIED All units conform to CSA and UL standards f 18 5 Li Hanging 1 470 mm straps 4 i Threaded inserte 4 WARRANTY 18 5 EXHAUST Units carry a LIFETIME warranty on the 470 mm Stale Air heat da5 RN desee SUPPLY to outside eat recovery core and a 5 year ef resh air 0 Heat Recovery from outside VEL Md replacement parts warranty Core 5 round collar EXHAUST a SUPPLY Return air 1 minimum il from buildin 18 inches 459 mm A uara E required for 6 round conv to oval Drain Pan E service access i65 o vel collar i Drain spout i _ 46 collar FRONT SIDE 46mm TOP Date Contractor Tag Qty Supplier Project Quote Engineer Submitted by Model FC95HRV Port Configuration and Airflow In order to make the HRV as space efficient as possible the INDOOR supply and return ports are converted from round to oval shape Overall size of the port remains the same Simply bend a standard duct fitting to the correct shape and attach to the oval port using the same method as for a round port e H r diameter p gt pe gt p Nec
51. trol The Optional DH1 Control may be combined with the Healthy Home System Control HHSC The DH1 will initiate high speed ventilation when the moisture level in the home exceeds the set point on the control Once the humidity in the house is reduced the HRV will revert back to the HHSC automatic setting The Dehumidistat should be set to OFF for all seasons except the heating season Dehumidistat Adjust button The Dehumidistat Ventilation Control Part DHVC The Dehumidistat Ventilation Control offers ON OFF High Speed Low speed plus an electronic dehumidistat Key Features 2Speed Fan setting Low High Electronic Dehumidistat nstruction Card is inserted in the control Slim line design Connect to 3 wire 20 gauge low voltage wire Turning on the Control Press and release the ON OFF button The ON Indicator Light will illuminate Adjusting the Ventilation Speed The unit will normally operate at low speed Press and release the SPEED button to initiate high speed ventilation The High Speed Indicator LED will illuminate Humidity Control Your unit will produce a dehumidifying effect when outdoor humidity levels are lower than indoor humidity levels Never use the dehumidistat feature when outdoor temperatures are above 59 F 15 C Setting the Dehumidistat Press and release the DEHUMIDISTAT button until the DEHUMIDISTAT LED is at the desired setting After 5 seconds the dehumidistat light wi
52. upplied to main living areas Key Points The HRV ERV must be balanced The duct configuration may change depending on the HRV ERV model See specifications for your unit Check local codes authority having jurisdiction for acceptance Outdoors Stale air from various parts of home i e bathrooms if required Kitchens if required Fresh air to house main living areas bedrooms livingroom rec room etc Dampers for balancing airflows Installation Notes Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed with the furnace blower ON Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only Six feet 2m minimum separation is recommended The Weatherhood must also be 18 460mm above grade minimum The airflow must be confirmed on site using the balancing procedures found in this manual 16 Installation Location Install the unit in a heated space that provides convenient space for service access A typical location is in either a mechanical room or an area close to the outside wall within close proximity to where the weatherhoods are mounted If a basement area is inconvenient or non existent install the unit in a utility or laundry room Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage personal injury or loss of life Installation and service must be
53. y 1 4 6mm followed by the other side c mount the top flange of the core guide into the top H channel approximately 1 4 6mm d with all four corners in place and the core straight and even push hard in the centre of the core until the core stops on the back of the cabinet NOTE Core will appear to stick out from cabinet approximately 1 8 3mm This is designed this way so that the access door will fit tight against the core 4 Motors Maintenance Free 5 Drain condensate Line Clean once a year Inspect drain line drain spout and P trap for blockage mould or kinks Flush with warm soapy water and replace if worn bent or unable to clean 6 Clean Duct Work if Required The duct work running to and from the HRV may accumulate dirt Wipe and vacuum the duct once every year You may wish to contact a Heating Ventilation company to do this 7 General Maintenance Twice a Year Wipe down the inside of the cabinet with a damp cloth to remove dirt bugs and debris that may be present 8 Cleaning the Fans Fans may accumulate dirt causing an imbalance and or excessive vibration of the HRV A reduction in the air flow may also occur In new construction this may result within the first year due to heavy dust and may occur periodically after that over time depending on the outdoor conditions unplug the HRV and open the service door remove the core remove ducting metal and or flexible insulated type

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