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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 both transport brackets (
A
) and open the door. Discard the styrofoam
fillers (ERV units only) and remove the hardware kit from the unit. Inspect the interior of the
unit for damage. Ensure that heat or energy recovery core, core filters, insulation, dampers,
etc. are all intact.
3.2 L
OCATING
THE
U
NIT
Choose an appropriate location for the unit.
• Within an area of the house where
the ambient temperature is kept between 18°C (65°F) and 40°C (104°F)
(basement, furnace room, closet, etc.)
• So as to provide easy access to the interior of the unit, for maintenance.
• Close to an exterior wall, so as to limit the length of the insulated flexible duct to and from the unit.
• Away from hot chimneys and other fire hazards.
• Allow for a power source (standard 3-prong grounding outlet).
• For HRV units ONLY: Close to a drain. If no drain is close by, use a pail to collect run-off.
3.3 U
NIT
P
REPARATION
Both HRV and ERV units are equipped with 2 ports having integrated balancing damper. Turn the thumb
screw (
B
)
clockwise
to manually open and adjust the damper (
C
).
HRV
UNITS
: Set the Fresh air to building port to wide open position, and adjust the Exhaust air to outside port
to 3rd notch.
NOTE: If the unit needs to be balanced, adjust the damper of the Exhaust air to outside port to wide open
position. See Section 7.
ERV
UNITS
: Set both Fresh air to building port and Exhaust air to outside port to wide open position.
VD0183
A
VJ0032
B
C
Port with integrated balancing
damper - Top view
The door latches location can be changed from sides to front of the unit, according to the installation needs.
To do so, turn the unit upside down. Open the latches an unscrew them from the unit. Install the latches on their new locations.
VD0176
Latches on sides of the unit
Latches in front of the unit
VB0094
VO0089
VO0090
