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OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

RESIDENTIAL

HEAT & ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS

FOR MODELS:

H/E95

•

H/E110

•

H/E150

•

H/E190

• H/E240

Meets Standards:

C22.2 no 113 and UL 1812

nstalling Contractor

Telephone / Contact

Serial Number

Installation Date

TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION

Model

Installer: Leave this manual for the homeowner

Summary of Contents for H/E110

Page 1: ...ILATORS FOR MODELS H E95 H E110 H E150 H E190 H E240 Meets Standards C22 2 no 113 and UL 1812 Installing Contractor Telephone Contact Serial Number Installation Date TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTE...

Page 2: ...ounting the Unit 16 Drain Connections HRV Models 17 Interlocking the HRV ERV to an Air Handler Furnace Blower 18 Unit Wiring 18 Enabling Slave Mode 19 Using Slave Mode 21 Field Wiring 23 Electrical In...

Page 3: ...covery Ventilators Work In the heating season Aldes Heat Recovery Ventilators HRV and Energy Recovery Ventilators ERV draw in fresh air from outside This air is distributed throughout the home by a de...

Page 4: ...ome will depend upon Number of occupants and their activity levels How your home was built Your personal preferences for fresh air The Aldes HRV ERV introduces fresh air to your home while recovering...

Page 5: ...te if connected to any other piece of mechanical equipment that operates at a higher static i e a force air furnace or air handler After installation the compatibility of the two pieces of equipment m...

Page 6: ...ial Building and Mechanical Codes NFPA 90B for the United States and the National Building Code of Canada 2 Turn the unit off during construction to avoid clogging the filters and loading the blowers...

Page 7: ...en in locating grilles in the floor Areas under baseboard heaters will help temper the air See Locating the Exhaust Air Grilles or Registers page 13 and Locating the Air Grilles of Diffusers page 13 A...

Page 8: ...o the following 1 In this case the AHU must run continuously or be interlocked to operate with the HRV ERV to avoid loss of balanced supply and exhaust airflows 2 In multi speed AHU s balancing must b...

Page 9: ...air system will draw the fresh air into the return grilles of the AHU and distribute it throughout the house The HRV ERV and AHU may operate independently with no impact on airflow balance A thermost...

Page 10: ...of supply and exhaust airflows can change from the AHU turning on and off or operating at different speeds for heating and cooling cycles It is recommended that this configuration should be balanced...

Page 11: ...the ducting to interior spaces Connecting the Ducts For the air exchanger to run optimally place the ducts so they are as straight as possible Ducts should be kept short and have as few bends or elbow...

Page 12: ...ground or above the depth of expected snow accumulation At least 3 feet 1 metre from the corner of the building Do not locate in a garage attic or crawl space Exhaust Air Wall hoods At least 6 feet 2...

Page 13: ...bathroom and the kitchen or in the basement near the bathroom Avoid placing it in the same room as a combustion device such as a fireplace or furnace The vent should be installed high on the wall or i...

Page 14: ...r on demand ventilation The optional Constant Airflow Regulator can be installed in the ZRT 1 s extended duct collar to place a maximum flow limit on each terminal The ZRT 1 does not work well when co...

Page 15: ...een 30 and 60 The average person is comfortable between 30 50 relative humidity RH Aldesoffersseveralwallcontrolswithadehumidistatfunction Pleaserefertothewallcontrol user guide for detailed informati...

Page 16: ...users Sleeves or register boxes for interior supply and exhaust Exterior wall hoods for supply and exhaust Insulated duct Uninsulated duct MR Modulo constant airflow regulators Mounting the Unit The a...

Page 17: ...he O ring to seal each spout to the pan Hand tighten the washer and lock nut that holds the drain spout in place Construct a P Trap using the plastic tee connector Cut two lengths of drain hose and co...

Page 18: ...structions on connecting to the fan start relay Note It is the same process as connecting the fan control on a thermostat 2 Ensure the air handler furnace blower motor is operating whenever the HRV ER...

Page 19: ...ue to work in all other modes but the recirculation mode is replaced with the standby mode If recirculation is required but the HRV ERV must be OFF by default then install the unit in master mode and...

Page 20: ...remove the three screws that secure the metal control board cover Removing the screws 4 With the cover removed locate the jumper pins on the control board These are positioned just behind the motor sp...

Page 21: ...e circuit board cover followed by the terminal block The unit is now in Slave mode and can be installed Using Slave Mode When the unit is in slave mode there are three modes of operation available low...

Page 22: ...ontrol and should only be used for short periods of time such as boosting ventilation for bathroom exhaust To enable EvacMAX place a switched line between terminal connections 1 and 5 Finally unplug t...

Page 23: ...rol P N 611242 FC The Digital Multifunction Controller is an advanced wall control that offers the user many different ways of operating the HRV ERV including an Automatic mode that uses a high accura...

Page 24: ...E240 Electronic HRV ERV Models H E95 H E110 H E150 H E190 H E240 Without Recirculation Models H E110 Relay HRV ERV Models None Connect each wire to the terminal board on the back of the controller fa...

Page 25: ...nit high speed air is exchanged during its countdown interval Yes Yes Yes Yes Automatically controls the level of relative humidity by activating the high speed air exchange when the humidity level ex...

Page 26: ...below the recommended level OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 Units WITH and WITHOUT recirculation To set the device s default settings to low speed exterior exchange follow these instructions Units WITH low...

Page 27: ...mode or recirculation indicator lights are off Mode Control P N 611230 This controller provides the ventilation unit with 4 modes of operation Recirculation mode Low speed exterior exchange mode High...

Page 28: ...r is opened the ZRT signals the HRV or ERV to boost speed and airflow from the open ZRT making it ideal for residential bathroom ventilation Aldes VentZone Zoned IAQ with Heat and Energy Recovery Kits...

Page 29: ...Ventilator VentZone kits provided with 24V ZRTs are designed to be powered completely through the ventilator Use of the 20 40 60 Minute Timer P N 611228 is recommended to prevent over ventilation and...

Page 30: ...r air into the external walls of the building where it may condense in cold weather and degrade structure components It may also cause key holes to freeze up Excessive negative pressure may have sever...

Page 31: ...ne dampers or Zoned Register Terminals ZRT it must be balanced at a speed lower than normal operation If balanced at high speed the HRV ERV will not be in balance at the lower speeds due to the operat...

Page 32: ...itive pressure is desired to help resist backdraft from combustion devices radon gas or drawing air from an attached garage Balancing Airflow and Adjusting Motor Speed FLEXControl User Interface Once...

Page 33: ...djust the EXHAUST FAN OUT air stream Connect the tubes like the diagram below shows then turn the FAN OUT potentiometer to the desired level Supply Airstream Connections Exhaust Airstream Connections...

Page 34: ...btain airflow Applicable models You would use this method with higher efficiency filters There are three in duct balancing methods 1 Pitot tube and manometer or digital differential pressure gauge to...

Page 35: ...e CAR II has three optional airflow rates 10 20 and 30 CFM The default setting is 10 CFM To adjust the airflow rate there are two clips inserted into the which can be removed to increase the flow rate...

Page 36: ...etermine the operating threshold of the exhaust regulators slowly adjust the FAN OUT dial until the reading on the manometer gauge starts to drop noticeably Note Slight fluctuation is normal with the...

Page 37: ...odors USE Trap impurities and grease USE Trap impurities and pollen use on supply side only CARE Replace each season CARE Replace spring and fall CARE Clean 2 3 times year with water and mild deterge...

Page 38: ...Y USE WATER DO NOT USE PRODUCTS CONTAINING SOLVENTS DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS c Wipe the interior with a dry cloth 5 Fans No maintenance needed After Performing Maintenance Slide the core...

Page 39: ...minate Check wiring from HRV to wall control for open short circuit Ensure that the terminal block is well seated in the HRV The HRV is producing excessive vibrations Dirt on the fan wheels Malfunctio...

Page 40: ...due to a nail in the wall for example For control 611224 ensure that knob is turned to a lower setpoint than outdoor RH For control 611242 FC ensure that the AUTO mode is selected and the target RH le...

Page 41: ...pair any holes in flexible duct Call contractor to balance the HRV and verify defrost functionality Water is accumulating in the bottom of the HRV Obstructed drain line or drainage pan Improper connec...

Page 42: ...Seller does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship the Seller s regular charges will apply This warranty shall be effective only if use and maintenance is in accordance with our instructio...

Page 43: ...Residential HRV ERV 43 Date of Purchase ______________________________ Retailer ______________________________________ Keep receipt as proof of purchase MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE...

Page 44: ...Canada is strictly prohibited The information contained within this document is subject to change without prior written notice Residential hrv erv_iom 0317 American ALDES Ventilation Corporation 4521...

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