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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 CONTROLLER LOCATION

The AirCycler® can be installed anywhere in your home. It can be installed near a thermostat or out of view on/near the 

air handler unit. The wiring configuration is flexible.

Warning: Before installing the AirCycler®, turn off all power to the furnace. There may be more than one power to dis

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connect. Electrical shock can cause injury or death.

2.0 INSTALLING THE AIRCYCLER

®

1.  Remove the AirCycler® cover from wall plate 

(mounting base) to expose mounting holes. 

(Figure 3)

2.  Route wires through large hole in the mount

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ing base.  Mount base against wall and mark 

wall through 3 mounting holes.

3.  Drill 3 - 3/16-in. pilot holes in wall where 

marked.

4.  Secure mounting base to wall with 3 screws 

(provided), making sure all wires extend 

through hole in mounting base.

5.  Adjust length and routing of each wire to 

reach proper terminal and connector block on 

mounting base with 1/4 in. of extra wire. Strip 

only 1/4 in. of insulation from each wire to 

prevent adjacent wires from shorting together 

when connected.

6.  Connect wires to proper terminals of the con

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nector block. (Figure 3) Both (R) and (C) must 

be connected for proper operation.

7.  Improper wiring or installation may damage the controller. Check 

to make sure wiring is correct before proceeding with installa

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tion or turning on the unit.

8.  Push any excess wire into wall and against mounting base.

9.  Snap cover onto base, making sure pins align with sockets in 

connector.

10.  Once powered on, the AirCycler® will automatically enter into 

operating mode.

3.0 CONFIGURATION

The three keys on the exterior of the AirCycler® are used to 

configure the AirCycler®.   (Figure 5)

The AirCycler® FRV has four settings.  

Factory default settings:  FAN OFF - 20 minutes; FAN ON - 10 minutes; VENT ON - 10 minutes; VENT OFF - 20 minutes

Figure 3

Summary of Contents for FRV

Page 1: ...Ventilation Products AirCycler FRV Installation User s Guide VENTILATION MADE BREEZY a breeze to install a breeze to use ...

Page 2: ...er the existing HVAC system can be used to provide venti lation The AirCycler enables this ventilation system to work properly The AirCycler FRV adds an output to operate a motorized outside damper that limits excessive ventilation Motorized Damper sold separately see AirCycler VS ACVS 06 for more information IMPORTANT If the AirCycler was installed in your home as a ventilation controller DO NOT ...

Page 3: ... C W Y from the air handler to the thermostat can run parallel with the wiring from the AirCycler to the air handler The fan wire G needs to be interrupted by the AirCycler Some thermostats do not require a C connection The AirCycler requires a C for power which must be wired to the furnace KEY Y Cooling R 24 VAC Power W Heating Gt Fan to Thermostat Gf Fan to Furnace C Common V Vent Air Handler Ai...

Page 4: ...ole in mounting base 5 Adjust length and routing of each wire to reach proper terminal and connector block on mounting base with 1 4 in of extra wire Strip only 1 4 in of insulation from each wire to prevent adjacent wires from shorting together when connected 6 Connect wires to proper terminals of the con nector block Figure 3 Both R and C must be connected for proper operation 7 Improper wiring ...

Page 5: ...rCycler This will also keep the AirCycler off even after power is lost The AirCycler retains settings even after power is lost NOTE In humid climates the FAN OFF time should be at least 6 minutes This allows moisture on the AC coil to dry preventing condensation in cold supply ducts 3 3 CONFIGURE VENT ON TIME 1 Press the Mode Key VENT ON will flash 2 Use the Increase or Decrease Keys to change the...

Page 6: ... and VENT OFF times will be reset to programmed values 4 1 POWERING OFF Warning It is not recommended to turn off the AirCycler if the unit is used as a ventilation controller The AirCycler can be turned off during extended vacation periods or when the windows are open It is very important to turn the Air Cycler back on after those periods 1 In normal Operating Mode Press and hold the Mode Key for...

Page 7: ...irmly seated in the base Problem AirCycler FR V turns furnace fan on and off but the motorized damper does not cycle Solution Check 1 Confirm that the AirCycler is providing a 24 VAC signal to the motorized damper 2 Verify that 24 VAC motorized damper is operational by powering directly with a 24 VAC signal 3 Check continuity in the wiring between the damper and the AirCycler Problem A C turns on ...

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