6.9 C
ONNECTION TO THE
5’’
TO
6’’
OVAL PORTS OF THE UNIT
(GSVH1K, GSHH3K
AND
GSEH3K
MODELS ONLY
)
Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible ducts to the 5’’ to 6’’ oval ports of the unit (
EXHAUST AIR TO OUTSIDE
and
FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE).
1.
Pull back the insulation to expose the flexible duct.
2.
Connect the interior flexible duct to the smaller part of the port (5’’ oval) using a
24’’ tie wrap.
NOTE: If you are using a 6’’ diameter insulated duct, use the bigger part of the
port (6’’ oval).
6. INSTALL THE UNIT
(CONT’D)
VJ0016
Rear side
of the unit
VJ0017
Rear side
of the unit
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3.
Pull the insulation over the joint and tuck it between the inner and outer rings of the port.
Pull the vapor barrier over the insulation and over the outer ring of the port.
VJ0018
Rear side
of the unit
4.
Apply duct tape gently to the joint in order to make an airtight seal.
VJ0019
Rear side
of the unit
5.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 for all insulated ducts.
See figure beside to find the
EXHAUST AIR TO OUTSIDE (
1
)
and
FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE (
2
) oval ports on the top of the unit.
Be careful to connect the right insulated duct to its corresponding port.
1) Red dot duct
2) Blue dot duct
Re
a
r
s
ide
of the
u
nit
VJ002
8
A
1
2
CAUTION
Avoid compressing the insulation when you pull the tape tightly around the joint. Compressed insulation loses its insulation
properties and causes water dripping due to condensation on the exterior surface of the duct.
