Page 2 - ABOUT THIS MANUAL; WARNING; Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.; CAUTION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Because of the large amount of models covered by this publication, the illustrations are typical ones. Some details of your unit may beslightly different than the ones shown. Please take note that this manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information: NOTE: Ind...
Page 3 - ERV U; TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
1.0 T ECHNICAL D ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 1.1 A IR D ISTRIBUTION (N ORMAL O PERATION ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1.2 A IR...
Page 4 - between each defrost cycle; Outside Temperature
HRV ERV 1. TECHNICAL DATA 1.1 A IR D ISTRIBUTION (N ORMAL O PERATION ) VF0039 VF0038 HRV ERV 1.2 A IR D ISTRIBUTION (R ECIRCULATION OR D EFROST M ODE ) VF0036 VF0037 Celcius (°C) -5 to -27 -27 and less Fahrenheit (°F) 23 to -17 -17 and less Defrosting (min.) 9 10 Operation time (min.) between each d...
Page 5 - ERFORMANCE; Ventilation Performance; Energy Performance; Ventilation Performance; Energy Performance
1.4.1 HRV U NITS 1. TECHNICAL DATA (CONT’D) 1.4 P ERFORMANCE C HARTS Ventilation Performance NOTE: A LL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE . SUPPLY POWER SENSIBLE APPARENTLATENTRECOVERY/ TEMPERATURE NET AIR FLOW CONSUMEDRECOVERY SENSIBLE MOISTURE WATTS EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESSTRANSF...
Page 6 - IMENSIONS; HRV; ONTROLS AND
1. TECHNICAL DATA (CONT’D) 1.5 D IMENSIONS 1.5.1 D IMENSIONS FOR P ORTS ON S IDES U NITS 2½” (64 mm) 12 16 ” (310 mm) 16 ¼” (413 mm) 3 4’’ (102 mm) 6’’ (152 mm) 22 16 ” (574 mm) 23 ¾” (603 mm) 9 VK0056 19 16 ” (503 mm) 13 4’’ (102 mm) 6’’ (152 mm) 2” (51 mm) 13¾” (349 mm) 22 16 ” (574 mm) 9 27 16 ” ...
Page 7 - TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
2.3 S IMPLIFIED I NSTALLATION (C ONNECTION TO A FORCED AIR SYSTEM ) 2. TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS Installations may vary according to the type of unit and the ports configuration (top or sides). Use the following illustrations as guidelinesto help you decide on how the unit will be installed.All the unit...
Page 8 - NSTALLATION FOR
2. TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS (CONT’D) The ERV units are created to meet specific requirements related to geographical locations. Take a look at the map below; the shadedarea shows the limits where the ERV unit can be installed. However, there is no geographical limitation for installing an HRV unit. NOT...
Page 9 - clockwise; to manually open and adjust the damper (; ERV; UNITS
- 9 - 3. INSTALLATION 3.1 I NSPECT THE C ONTENTS OF THE B OX • Inspect the exterior of the unit for shipping damage. Ensure that there is no damage to the door, door latches, power cord, etc. • Remove and discard the 2 transport brackets ( A ) and open the door. Discard the styrofoam fillers (ERV un...
Page 10 - Stale air exhaust ductwork; Make sure the unit is level.
- 10 - 3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.5 P LANNING OF THE D UCTWORK • Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum of bends and joints. • Keep the length of insulated ducts to a minimum. • Do not ventilate crawl spaces or cold rooms. Do not attempt to recover the exhaust air from a dryer or a range hood. This woul...
Page 11 - • Connect this opening to the
3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.6 I NSTALLING THE D UCTWORK AND R EGISTERS ( CONT ’ D ) 3.6.2 C ENTRAL D RAW P OINT S YSTEM ( AS ILLUSTRATED IN S ECTION 2.2) Stale air exhaust ductwork Same as for Fully Ducted System, described on point 3.6.1. Fresh air distribution ductwork There are 2 methods for conne...
Page 12 - Automatic fresh air bypass
3.6 I NSTALLING THE D UCTWORK AND R EGISTERS ( CONT ’ D ) 3.6.3 S IMPLIFIED I NSTALLATION ( AS ILLUSTRATED IN S ECTION 2.3) There are 2 methods for connecting the unit to the furnace/air handler: Method 1: Supply-return connection Method 2A: Return-return without Method 2B: Return-return with Automa...
Page 13 - ONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THE UNIT; and; NSTALLING THE; Exhaust air to outside and Fresh air
Rigid ducts Use a small length of flexible duct to connect the rigid duct to the ports in order to avoid vibration transmissions. Use tie-wraps to perform connections. 3.7 C ONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THE UNIT Insulated flexible ducts Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible duc...
Page 14 - Exterior dual hood is coming in separate parts. Using 2 #8 x; ) Exhaust air to outside duct; • High efficiency furnace vent.; The Tandem® transition must be inserted in such a way that the
3.8 I NSTALLING THE T ANDEM ® T RANSITION K IT ( CONT ’ D ) 3.8.1 C ONNECTION TO T ANDEM ® TRANSITION 1. For each duct, pull back the insulation to expose the interior flexible duct. 2. Connect the interior flexible duct to the smaller part of the Tandem® transition (5’’ oval) using a tie wrap. 3. P...
Page 15 - outline with caulking.; Xmas tree pin
3.8 I NSTALLING THE T ANDEM ® T RANSITION K IT ( CONT ’ D ) 3.8.4 C ONNECTING T ANDEM ® TRANSITION TO THE D UAL EXTERIOR H OOD ( CONT ’ D ) 2. Join the end of the Tandem® transition to the rear of the exterior backplate. Secure with 2 Xmas tree pins and seal properly with duct tape. 3. Using 4 #8 x ...
Page 16 - Choose an appropriate location to install the exterior hoods:
3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.9 I NSTALLING 2 E XTERIOR H OODS Choose an appropriate location to install the exterior hoods: • There must be a minimum distance of 6 feet (1.8 m) between the hoods to avoid cross-contamination• There must be a minimum distance of 18 inches (457 mm) from the ground Make s...
Page 18 - NO C NC I OC OL Y R G B; G B; N O C NC I O C O L Y R G B; OFF
4. CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.2.1 E LECTRICAL C ONNECTION TO VT4W M AIN W ALL C ONTROL NO C NC I OC OL Y R G B B G OC MAIN WALL CONTROL LITE-TOUCH BRONZE and SIMPLE TOUCH BRONZE REAR VIEW G B Y VE0101A M AIN WALL CONTROL VT4W REAR VIEW 4.2 E LECTRICAL C ONNECTION TO O PTIONAL W ALL C ONTROLS ( CONT ’ D ) 4...
Page 19 - Setting during the fall, winter and spring months:; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE; For a furnace connected to a cooling system:; STANDARD FURNACE INTERLOCK WIRING; I O; I OC
4. CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.4 O PTIONAL A UXILIARY W ALL C ONTROLS O PERATION 4.4.1 20-M INUTE L IGHTED P USH -B UTTON T IMER Set the push-button timer to ON. The fan motors will then operate at high speed for 20 minutes and the indicatorwill light up. To stop activation, push one time; the unit will the...
Page 20 - Neutral; NOTES
6. WIRING DIAGRAM WARNING Risk of electrical shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the unit from its power source. ! Field wiring remote control (see notes 3 & 4) 120 V, 60 Hz W1 J5 J7 J6 J4 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4...
Page 21 - Place the magnehelic gauge on a level surface and adjust it to zero.; Fresh air flow; BALANCING THE UNIT; Port with integrated balancing
7.1 W HAT YOU N EED TO B ALANCE THE U NIT • A magnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0 to 0.5 inch of water (0 to 125 Pa) and 2 plastic tubes. • The balancing chart located on the unit door. 7.2 P RELIMINARY S TAGES TO B ALANCE THE U NIT • Seal all the unit ductwork with tape. Close all windows and d...
Page 22 - To drain
8. CONNECTING THE DRAIN (HRV UNITS ONLY) VO0091 VO0093 VO0092 To drain In order to keep the drain pan intact, handtighten the 2 plastic drain fittings to the unitdoor using the gaskets and nuts as shown. Cut 2 sections of plastic tubing, about 12”(305 mm) long and attach them to eachdrain fitting. J...
Page 23 - EMI; ) Foam filter brackets
3. Lift both foam filters bracket ( 1 ) and remove the foam filters from the core. While holding the core, rotate the 2 core retainers ( 2 ) and slide out the core from the unit. 2. Unlatch the door and open it. Clean the inner side of the door with a damp cloth, then wipe with a dry one. Disengage ...
