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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.

Dampers for
balancing
airflows

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.

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 supplied 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.

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Summary of Contents for Heat Recovery Ventilator HRV 120SRD

Page 1: ...cal electrical codes Important Read and save these instructions HRV95SRD HRV155SRD HRV200SRD ERV200S HRV300DDD HRV120SRD LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION Installing Contractor _________________________________________Telephone Contact _____________________ Serial Number______________________________________________Installation Date ________________________ Model...

Page 2: ...y Ventilators carry a 5 five year warranty on the energy recovery core and a 2 two year replacement parts warranty During the warranty period if any core experiences a failure or perforation caused by normal use while owned by the original purchaser a replacement core FOB our plant will be supplied at no expense Table of Contents Warranty IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT Du...

Page 3: ...e Dehumidistat function built into the main wall control Connected to 3 wire 20 gauge low voltage wire OPTIONAL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL Premium Series Digital Control Model APVC contains all the features of the Premium Series Digital Control with 5 speeds and 7 24 programmable ventilation 3 wire 20 gauge wire min 100 length OPTIONAL TIMERS DET II 20 40 60 Minute Timer Initiates high speed ventilation...

Page 4: ...tabs between the slits using tin snips or side cutters and remove the knock out plate If any protective film still blocks the opening remove it now In order to make the HRV95SRD 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 ...

Page 5: ...ZRT 1 Zone Register Terminal permits intermittent ventilation control at any exhaust terminal controlled by local timer switch simultaneously turns HRV ERV on high speed Suggested use bathrooms and shower areas ZRT 2 Zone Register Terminal permits constant low airflow with boost exhaust controlled by local timer switch simultaneously turns HRV ERV on high speed Suggested use bathroom and shower ar...

Page 6: ...aust terminal controlled by local timer switch simultaneously turns HRV ERV on high speed Suggested use bathrooms and shower areas ZRT 2 Zone Register Terminal permits constant low airflow with boost exhaust controlled by local timer switch simultaneously turns HRV ERV on high speed Suggested use bathroom and shower areas Constant Exhaust Registers Airflows remain constant while other zones are tu...

Page 7: ...t ventilation control at any exhaust terminal controlled by local timer switch simultaneously turns HRV ERV on high speed Suggested use bathrooms and shower areas ZRT 2 Zone Register Terminal permits constant low airflow with boost exhaust controlled by local timer switch simultaneously turns HRV ERV on high speed Suggested use bathroom and shower areas Constant Exhaust Registers Airflows remain c...

Page 8: ...I Dehumidistat Initiates high speed ventilation when the indoor humidity level is above the set point 3 wire 20 gauge wire min 100 length 22026 Weatherhoods Two 6 150 mm c w 1 4 6 mm mesh screen ZRT 1 Zone Register Terminal permits intermittent ventilation control at any exhaust terminal controlled by local timer switch simultaneously turns HRV ERV on high speed Suggested use bathrooms ZRT 2 Zone ...

Page 9: ...d to 3 wire 20 gauge low voltage wire OPTIONAL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL Premium Series Digital Control Model APVC contains all the features of the Premium Series Digital Control with 5 speeds and 7 24 programmable ventilation 3 wire 20 gauge wire min 100 length OPTIONAL TIMERS DET II 20 40 60 Minute Timer Initiates high speed ventilation for 20 40 or 60 minutes 3 wire 20 gauge wire min 100 length 2899...

Page 10: ...hout use of the dehumidistat function to observe if a further dehumidification effect will be required The dehumidistat operates in of RH relative humidity with 80 being high and 20 being low Set the Dehumidistat to 80 to disable If after a few days further dehumidification is required the house is still too humid set the humidity level to a lower amount Controlling your HRV ERV How the Dehumidist...

Page 11: ...the most popular mode since it provides continuous ventilation within the home You may for example select Continuous Ventilation at high speed for high household activity levels or Continuous Ventilation for lower activity levels II 20 minutes ON 40 minutes OFF Mode This Operational Mode will provide 20 minutes of ventilation each hour You may wish to use this ventilation mode in low speed for low...

Page 12: ...y and repeat steps 3 to 7 RECIRC not available on all models Running the Programmed Setting Once the programming has been completed activate the program Press the MODE Button until PROGRAM and RUN are indicated Setting the Dehumidistat Refer to How the Dehumidistat Works in this manual before setting the Dehumidistat 1 Press and release the MODE Button until RH and a number flashes SCROLL using th...

Page 13: ...educed the HRV will revert back to its previous setting The Dehumidistat should be set to OFF for all season except the heating season Connect to 3 wire 20 gauge low voltage wire Humidity Control Your HRV 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 Note The in...

Page 14: ...he 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 t...

Page 15: ...3 min recommended Forced Air Furnace Dampers for balancing airflows Simplified Installation Diagrams Simplified Installation Return Return Method Key Points The HRV ERV must be balanced It is mandatory that the furnace blower run continuously or HRV ERV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower The duct configuration may change depending on the HRV ERV model See specifications for your unit...

Page 16: ...nstallation 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 It is 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 The duct configuration may change depending on the HRV ERV model See specifica...

Page 17: ...arious parts of home i e bathrooms if required Kitchens if required Fresh air to house main living areas bedrooms livingroom rec room etc 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 supplied to main living areas Key Poi...

Page 18: ...to a standard designated 120VAC electrical outlet with ground It is not recommended that an extension cord be used for this appliance If further wiring is required then a licensed electrician should make all electrical connections It is recommended that a separate 15 amp 120 volt circuit be used WARNING In order to prevent electric shock when cleaning or servicing the HRV ERV it is extremely impor...

Page 19: ... VIEW FOR VERTICAL MOUNT Connect drain hose to the two field installed spouts located on the bottom of the unit 9 1 8 232 mm 25 1 8 637 mm 22 559 mm HANGING STRAPS STALE AIR TO OUTSIDE FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE ACCESS DOOR STALE AIR FROM BUILDING FRESH AIR TO BUILDING L BRACKETS not included May be installed if wall mounting is desired for the vertical installation ALL DUCT COLLARS ARE 5 127 mm DIAME...

Page 20: ... the unit at the top end corners mounting screws are already located on the HRV case Securely fasten the other end of the straps to the ceiling making sure the UNIT IS LEVEL The straps are designed to reduce the possibility of noise resonance or harmonics therefore using the full length of the strap between the HRV and the floor joists is recommended L BRACKETS not included may be installed if wal...

Page 21: ...never be connected to the range hood They should be installed at least 4 feet 1 2 m horizontally away from the stove Field supplied balancing dampers can be installed external to the unit to balance the amount of stale air being exhausted with the amount of fresh air being brought into the house Refer to Air flow Balancing section ZRT Zone Registers are used to balance exhaust flow rates and provi...

Page 22: ...rom the corner of the building Do not locate in a garage attic or crawl space Exhaust Weatherhood Requirements At least 6 2 m from the ventilation air intake At least 18 457 mm above ground or above the depth of expected snow accumulation At least 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 Not into a garage wor...

Page 23: ...d on the Back Plate Figure C 8 Attach the Back Plate to the wall using the 2 supplied screws and anchors 9 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 10 Insert the Operating Instructions Card into the control Figure A 11 Connect the 3 20 wire to the Terminal Block located on ventilator Figure E Pa...

Page 24: ...ight 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 Select Button for five seconds After five seconds the High Speed Status Light will stop flashing Release the Select But...

Page 25: ...terminals Refer to Illustration ZRT Zone Register Terminals allow high speed ventilation in areas where they are installed bathroom kitchen laundry etc 115 115 N N G G Optional Line Voltage Dehumidistat Optional Line Voltage Dehumidistat On Off Switch Timer Preferred On Off Switch Timer Preferred L L N N ZRT Zone 1 ZRT Zone 2 BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE LOW ON RED YEL GRN BLK NO NO COM HI Jumper Wire ...

Page 26: ... competing airflows when connecting the HRV ERV in conjunction with an Air Handler Furnace Blower system CAUTION Dry Contacts Dry contact controls may be connected to initiate Hi Low fan speed operation A Jumper must be in place between 2 ON and 3 RED to activate the dry contacts and timers Low Speed Low Speed is initiated through a dry contact between 2 ON and 1 LOW High Speed High Speed is initi...

Page 27: ... of any elbows or bends and one foot upstream of any elbows or bends These are recommended distances but the actual installation may limit the amount of straight duct The Pitot tube should be connected to a magnehelic gauge or other manometer capable of reading from 0 to 0 25 in 0 62 Pa of water preferably to 3 digits of resolution The tube coming out of the top of the pitot is connected to the hi...

Page 28: ...urn the unit to HIGH speed Note it may be necessary to reduce 4 the speed if the pressure gauge is driven off scale No damage will result the gauge is capable of 15 PSI much higher than the maximum scale reading Find the airﬂow from the column matching the duct diameter and the 5 pressure reading on the upper scale of the gauge After taking readings of both the stale air to the HRV ERV duct and 6 ...

Page 29: ...ide edge of collar so as not to impede operation of the damper 1 2 Hard Rigid ducting Insulated flexible ducting Balancing Collar Instructions Installations where the HRV ERV is ducted directly to the return of a furnace 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 NOTE Balancing Collar is not...

Page 30: ...m 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 Cl...

Page 31: ...ouse check duct installation increase the speed of the HRV ERV have contractor balance HRV ERV locate the grilles high on the walls or under the baseboards 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 ERV supply speed A small duct heater 1kw could be used to temper the supply air placement of furniture or cl...

Page 32: ...PIN 1 RED PIN 2 ORANGE PIN 3 BLACK PIN 4 SPARE PCB PLUG IN RED BLACK PLUG IN BI DIRECTIONAL ORANGE RED BLACK ORANGE CONNECTOR DAMPER MOTOR 59 TPD W AUTO TRANSFORMER DETAIL PINS 1 2 AND 3 ARE OPTIONAL 3 2 2 1 1 5 6 4 P3 P6 P3 PIN 1 BLUE PIN 4 RED PIN 2 YELLOW PIN 5 WHITE PIN 3 BROWN PIN 6 BLACK P6 PIN 1 GREEN PIN 2 GREEN PLUG IN CONNECTOR AUTO TRANSFORMER AUTO TRANSFORMER BLACK WHITE Model RNC5 Onl...

Page 33: ...ltage is 12VAC DO NOT CONNECT EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES TO THE UNIT DEFROST DETAILS P1 1 2 3 4 PIN 1 BLACK PIN 2 ORANGE PIN 3 RED PIN 4 SPARE PCB PLUG IN RED BLACK PLUG IN BI DIRECTIONAL ORANGE RED BLACK ORANGE CONNECTOR DAMPER MOTOR AUTO TRANSFORMER DETAIL 3 2 2 1 1 5 6 4 P3 P6 P3 PIN 1 BLUE PIN 4 RED PIN 2 YELLOW PIN 5 WHITE PIN 3 BROWN PIN 6 BLACK P6 PIN 1 GREEN PIN 2 GREEN PLUG IN CONNECTOR AUTO ...

Page 34: ...r claims of customers of purchases for such damages AMERICAN ALDES VENTILATION CORP neither assumes or authorizes any person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of its products or parts Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply If the AMERICAN ALDES VENTILATIO...

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