Field Controls FC95HRV. - Manuals

Page 2 - Table of Contents; PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL; CAUTION; WARNING; extremely; to confirm the polarity of the power line; ATTENTION; NOTE

Getting to Know your Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilator Ventilation and Control Options How the Dehumidistat Works (Colder Climates) Glossary and Additional Information Warranty........................................................................................3 Healthy Home System™ Control (HH...

Page 3 - Ventilation and Control Options*; Operation and Installation Manual; DEHUMIDISTAT DISABLE; How the Dehumidistat Works (Colder Climates); DEFROST MODE; Glossary and Additional Information

3 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, contaminate...

Page 4 - Set to the desired humidity; Setting the Control

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 DH1).The Optiona...

Page 6 - Select Button

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...

Page 8 - # DHVC Ventilation Control; WARRANTY; Units carry a LIFETIME warranty on the; All units conform to CSA and UL standards.; Performance

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. The unit has a 2 speed fan operation. FI...

Page 9 - Port Configuration and Airflow; FC95HRV Air Flow; Round port bent to oval

Port Configuration and Airflow Model FC95HRV 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...

Page 10 - Units carry a LIFETIME warranty on the heat

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 ...

Page 11 - INSTALLER SELECTABLE HIGH SPEED SETTINGS; Adjustable DIP switches are located on the circuit board. Hi3 is

DIMENSIONS FC200HRV inches (mm) Model FC200HRV All units conform to CSA and UL standards. 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...

Page 12 - All units conform to CSA and UL; WEIGHT; year replacement parts warranty.

12 STALE AIR TO OUTSIDE FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE STALE AIR FROM INSIDE FRESH AIR TO INSIDE 1 4 3 / 4 " ( 3 7 5 ) 1 9 " (4 8 3 ) * A l l D u c t C o n n e c t i o n s 6 " ( 1 5 0 m m ) F I LT E R S B L OW E R S * N OT E : Fr o n t c l e a r a n c e o f 2 5 i n c h e s ( 6 3 5 m m ) i s r e ...

Page 13 - Optional; Fully Dedicated Installations; T h e F u l l y D e d i c a t e d; Installation Methods

13 The Three Methods of Installation The following three installation methods 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 re...

Page 14 - Installation Notes; Simplified Installation Diagrams; Key Points; Sizing the Ductwork; DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM and

DIRECT CONNECTION of both the HRV SUPPLY AIR STREAM and EXHAUST AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN Installation Notes • 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...

Page 15 - • Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed with the furnace blower ON.; Spring-Loaded Backdraft Damper; Install the Backdraft Damper with the leaf hinge vertical.; Partially Dedicated Installation Diagrams

DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN (Stale air drawn from key areas of home) Forced Air Furnace Outdoors EXHAUST AIR from various parts of home. i.e. bathrooms (if required), kitchens (if required). Cool Air Return Return Air 3' min. recommended Installation Not...

Page 16 - Fully Dedicated Installation Diagrams

Outdoors 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...

Page 17 - service or maintenance can cause property; Suspend the Unit with the Adjustable Hanging Straps

Installation 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. Location Install the unit in a heated space that provides conven...

Page 18 - DRAIN HOSE PLUMBING; HARD PIPE PLUMBING; Note: Secondary drain pan may be required to protect from

Drain Connection (HRV only) Grilles Drain Connection The HRV may produce some condensation during a defrost cycle. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or be taken away by a condensate pump. The HRV cabinet has prepunched holes for the drain (see below). Insert the drain spout through the hol...

Page 19 - must be; Weatherhoods

19 Weatherhood Installation Installing the Ducting from theWeatherhoods 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 ...

Page 20 - Standard Series Controls; Figure E; Figure B; Side View; Front View of Back Plate; Figure D; Drill holes in wall; Correct Installation; Figure F

20 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 t...

Page 21 - Yellow on timer to YELLOW #4; initiates high speed; Yellow; NOTE ABOUT TIMERS

21 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 provi...

Page 22 - Illustration of HHSC Control with cover off

22 Installation of the Healthy Home System™ Control (HHSC) Choose a Location 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 HHSC does not require routine adjustment or occupant inter...

Page 23 - Installation of the Healthy Home SystemTM Control (HHSC); HHSC CONTROL; Setting up the HHSC Control

23 Installation of the Healthy Home System™ Control (HHSC) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LO ON R Y G HI C NO NC BK FACTORY-INSTALLED JUMPERDO NOT REMOVE LO HI 24C * R C Wt Gt Gf V HHSC CONTROL R C W Y G R Y W G THERMOSTAT FURNACE ORHEAT PUMP HRV/ERV WIRING TERMINALS 12V/24 VAC Field wiring, 20 AWG min. requi...

Page 26 - Interlocking the HRV/ERV to an Air Handler/Furnace Blower; Setting “Standby” when using a Main Control; * Speed 0 is not available on all controls; Adding Dry Contact Controls; Low Speed; The Terminal Block

26 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.The HRV/ERV must be interlocked to the Furnace/Air Handler with a Simplified Installation (Return/Retur...

Page 27 - DUCT; AIR; Pitot tube and gauge; Balancing the Air Flows; with a Pitot Tube Attachment

27 • 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 ...

Page 28 - Balancing the Air Flows with a Pitot Tube; Stale Air From Building; Magnehelic Gauge must be level.; Determining the cfm; After balancing the air flows, calculate the cfm flow rate.; Example; cfm = feet per minute x cross section area of duct

28 Balancing the Air Flows with a Pitot Tube STEP 1. Drill a 3/16” hole in the duct (ideally 3 feet downstream of any elbows or bends and 1 foot upstream of any elbowsor bends) in the Fresh Air and Stale air streams. Stale Air From Building BalancingDamper Balancing Damper Fresh Air to Building Dril...

Page 29 - Air Flow Balancing using the Door Ports; Magnehelic Gauge hoses connected to; Airflow Reference Charts

29 Air Flow Balancing using the Door Ports FC155HRV & FC200HRV only Door balancing ports (not on all models) are designed to be used in conjunction with a Magnehelic Gauge or Digital Manometer tomeasure the Stale and Fresh airflows for balancing. Step 1 Prepare the air flow measuring device (i.e...

Page 30 - Balancing Dampers; fresh air to

30 Push and turn with slotted screwdriver. Damper automatically locks when pressure is released. 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 be no longer than 3/4”. 1/2” B...

Page 31 - Troubleshooting your HRV/ERV System

31 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Poor Air Flows Supply air feels cold Dehumidistat is not Operating Humidity Levels are too HighCondensation is appearing on the windows Humidity Levels are too Low HRV and/or Ducts Frosting up Condensation or Ice Build Up in InsulatedDuct to the Outside Water in the bottom ...

Page 32 - LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER; Residential Wiring Diagram

32 LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATIONInstalling Contractor _________________________________________Telephone / Contact _____________________ Serial Number______________________________________________Installation Date ________________________ Model ________________...