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Summary of Contents for GSEH3K

Page 1: ...HEPA Filtration Fresh Air and Heat Recovery Ventilation GSHH3K HEPA Filtration Fresh Air and Energy Recovery Ventilation GSEH3K HEPA Filtration GSFH1K READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Broan NuTone LLC Hartford Wisconsin www broan com 800 558 1711 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ON LINE AT www broan com register For additional information visit www Broan com 04326 rev 7 99043105 ...

Page 2: ...national electrical code and local codes and ordinances Do not remove the ground prong Do not use an extension cord 9 This unit must be installed in a weatherized location out of direct sunlight and protected from the elements 10 Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have questions contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in this document 11...

Page 3: ... 16 18 6 6 Installing Insulated Flexible Ducts to Tandem Transition 19 6 7 Installing AirDuo Exterior Hood 19 21 6 8 Installing Two exterior Hoods 21 22 6 9 Connection to the 5 to 6 Oval Ports of the Unit 23 6 10 Connecting the Drain 24 6 11 Low Temperature Applications Below Freezing 32 F or 0 C 24 25 7 CONTROLS 26 31 7 1 Main Switch 26 7 2 Wall Controllers 26 7 3 Installation of the ACCGSC1 Wall...

Page 4: ...move the cardboard strip inside the unit if applicable WARNING To avoid risk of suffocation discard the plastic bag wrapping the unit 0 2 TECHNICAL DATA GSFH1K GSVH1K GSHH3K GSEH3K HEPA Filtration HEPA Filtration HEPA Filtration Models HEPA Filtration Fresh Air Fresh Air Fresh Air Ventilation Heat Recovery Energy Recovery Ventilation Ventilation Weight 34 lb 15 4 kg 36 lb 16 3 kg 40 lb 18 2 kg 40 ...

Page 5: ... 22 9 581 mm VK0047 29 4 748 mm VK0048A 17 8 452 mm 22 9 581 mm VF0029 STALE AIR FROM BUILDING STALE AIR TO OUTSIDE FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE FRESH AND FILTERED AIR TO BUILDING VF0033 STALE AIR FROM BUILDING FILTERED AIR TO BUILDING FRONT FRONT 2 2 VENTILATION PERFORMANCES 2 2 1 GSVH1K VENTILATION PERFORMANCES NOTE all tests performed at high speed EXT STATIC NETVENTILATION GROSS AIR FLOW POWER PRESS...

Page 6: ...aximum height of the Tandem transition is 8 222 mm See Tandem transition end view beside NOTES 1 If there is not enough space to use the Tandem transition the optional exterior single hood must be installed to bring the fresh outside air to the unit See Section 6 8 2 When installing a HEPA Filtration model GSFH1K there is no Tandem transition 2 2 VENTILATION PERFORMANCES CONT D 2 2 2 GSHH3K VENTIL...

Page 7: ...different it is recommended you take the time to plan your installation The three main areas to plan for are Where to locate the Broan Fresh Air Systems unit How to pick up the air from the room and distribute the filtered or fresh filtered air Where to bring fresh air from outside and exhaust stale air to outside models GSVH1K GSHH3K and GSEH3K Use the following chart to determine the appropriate...

Page 8: ...l and the location in the home where the unit is installed Use the following illustrations as guidelines to help you decide the appropriate installation The unit allows for multi positional mounting vertical or horizontal It may be hung to the joists preferred method or it may be laid down on one of three surfaces and installed either vertically or horizontally NOTE For more details see Points 5 3...

Page 9: ...LATION S EE S ECTION 5 3 1 R ETURN TO R ETURN I NSTALLATION S EE S ECTION 5 5 1 H OW TO H ANG THE U NIT S EE S ECTION 6 4 S ECTION 7 C ONTROLS I NSTALLING 8 D UCTS AND R EGISTERS S EE S ECTIONS 6 5 VH0037 VH0047 VD0129 VC0059 High Low OFF Reset Filter Filter Maintenance Power 9 VI0013 NOTE O THER INSTALLATIONS SHOWN NEXT PAGES ...

Page 10: ...5 3 1 R ETURN TO R ETURN I NSTALLATION S EE S ECTION 5 5 1 H OW TO H ANG THE U NIT S EE S ECTION 6 4 C ONNECTING THE D RAIN S EE S ECTION 6 10 S ECTION 7 C ONTROL VH0039 VH0043 VD0150 VO0029 VC0098 10 I NSTALLING 8 D UCTS AND R EGISTERS S EE S ECTIONS 6 5 VI0011 VD0149 O UTDOOR C ONNECTION S EE S ECTIONS 6 6 6 7 6 8 AND 6 9 NOTE O THER INSTALLATIONS SHOWN NEXT PAGES ...

Page 11: ...r homes without a central furnace or limited space applications allows filtration and a better air circulation throughout the house Easy access to perform the periodic maintenance twice a year The HEPA Filtration model GSFH1K has no connection to outside so all parts encircled are not required VH0046 Only for the models GSVH1K GSHH3K and GSEH3K that use fresh outside air CAUTION When the ambient t...

Page 12: ... GSEH3K models only if the ambient temperature around the unit drops below freezing 32 F 0 C go to Section 6 11 Low Temperature Applications for instructions on drain line protection GSHH3K only and other cold environment installation details Only for the models GSVH1K GSHH3K and GSEH3K that use fresh outside air Drain required only for the GSHH3K model 5 4 CENTRAL DRAW POINT INSTALLATION Connecti...

Page 13: ...the unit drops below freezing 32 F 0 C go to Section 6 11 Low Temperature Applications for instructions on drain line protection GSHH3K only and other cold environment installation details VH0043 GSVH1K GSHH3K and GSEH3K that use fresh outside air Drain required only for the GSHH3K 13 5 5 2 ATTIC Simplify the installation by using the existing ductwork Non visible ducts The HEPA Filtration model G...

Page 14: ...crews provided in the hardware box 4 screws no 8 x 3 4 long per port NOTES 1 Although 4 screws are provided and prefered only 1 screw per port is required to meet code 2 The HEPA Filtration only model has no 5 to 6 oval ports 3 Do not install the front 8 oval port item 1 in illustration at this time VO0018 6 3 INSTALLATION USING ISOLATOR PADS If the unit cannot be hung use the four adhesive square...

Page 15: ...s no 8 32 x 3 4 VO0019 VO0020 6 4 FOR SUSPENDED APPLICATIONS CONT D To remove the door verify the switch knob is in the OFF position in order to unlock the door Unlatch the door using the 2 latches to open Remove the stopper A located on the right side of the door hinge then slide the door out of its hinge VD0170 A CAUTION Take care to insert the screws perpendicular to their hooks in order to avo...

Page 16: ...n a large open area in the lowest level to ensure the greatest possible air circulation Keep in mind the filtered air register must be located as far as possible from the stale air collection point Install the register 6 8 152 to 203 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install it in the ceiling The duct length should be at least 15 4 6 m The fresh filtered air will then flow through the roo...

Page 17: ...th the red dot to the other 8 port 2 NOTE Use 8 insulated duct only not included when ductwork may go where ambient temperature is over or below comfort zone 6 5 2 CENTRAL DRAW POINT AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 5 4 Stale air ductwork Same as for Stand Alone System described in point 6 5 1 Filtered air ductwork Return side connection VJ0026A Front door of the unit VJ0027A Front door of the unit 1 2 W...

Page 18: ...eturn side connection Same as for Central Draw Point described in point 6 5 2 Stale air ductwork Return side connection Locate the return air inlet duct at least 2 0 61 m upstream return side from furnace air handler Locate the take off duct opening at least 3 0 9m from the filtered air ductwork connection Proceed as for the filtered air ductwork but instead of using the blue dot sticker to identi...

Page 19: ... the interior flexible duct 2 Connect the interior flexible duct to the smaller part of the Tandem transition 5 oval using a 24 tie wrap NOTE If you are using a 6 diameter insulated duct use the bigger part of the Tandem transition 6 oval 3 Pull the insulation over the joint Pull the vapor barrier over the insulation 4 Apply duct tape gently to the joint in order to make an airtight seal See figur...

Page 20: ...m WARNING Make sure this hood is at least 6 feet 1 8 m away or more as per applicable building codes or standards from sources of contamination such as High efficiency furnace vent Any exhaust from a combustion source Gas meter exhaust gas barbecue grill Garbage bin 0 20 CAUTION The exterior backplate must be installed with the word TOP pointing upward CAUTION The Tandem transition must be inserte...

Page 21: ... Use provided screws Slide the bottom metal screen into the single exterior hood base See illustrations beside Patent pending 6 8 2 LOCATING THE AIRDUO AND OPTIONAL EXTERIOR SINGLE HOOD 6 INSTALL THE UNIT CONT D 21 VA0024 VO0030 VO0024 AirDuo EXTERIOR HOOD OPTIONAL SINGLE FRESH AIR INLET EXTERIOR HOOD WARNING Make sure the optional exterior single hood is at least 6 feet 1 8 m away or more as per ...

Page 22: ...t tear during installation 22 CAUTION The exterior backplate must be installed with the word TOP pointing upward A B VD0095 3 Attach the exterior backplate to the exterior wall Using four provided screws fix it to the wall Seal the backplate with caulking as shown VD0096 4 Snap each assembled exterior hood on its respective backplate location and secure each of them with their 2 provided screws VD...

Page 23: ...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 OUT...

Page 24: ...NERGY RECOVERY MODELS ONLY GENERAL Insulate the cabinet body using a 2 thick blanket insulation or by placing the unit in an insulated enclosure formed from 2 thick fiberglass insulation board Make sure that all ductwork is insulated Carefully seal all of the unit ports with duct tape to prevent air leakage Install a heating cable along the drain line for freeze protection Use a UL listed heat tap...

Page 25: ...5 8 20 1 8 17 1 2 17 1 2 23 3 4 58 3 4 Bend UP 900 Bend UP 90 0 Bend UP 90 0 Rectangular Door Insulation T Shaped Cabinet Insulation Wrap 2 1 2 Cut slots inches 24 VR0001A VR0002 1 2 3 Heat tape around drain VH0044 Attic insulation 2 Thick ductboard Optional drain pan Waste drain Insulated ducts Remove some attic insulation to allow heat into enclosure from building below Heat tape on drain line H...

Page 26: ... a thermostat or other convenient location 7 2 WALL CONTROLLERS ONE PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT There are two wall controllers available ACCGSC1 control intended for GSFH1K and GSVH1K models only and 40425 control intended for GSHH3K and GSEH3K models only ACCGSC1 40425 CONTROLLER CONTROLLER 26 7 CONTROLS OFF UNIT IS OFF AND DOOR IS UNLOCKED BOOST UNIT IS OPERATING ON HIGH SPEED VC0059 High Low OFF Res...

Page 27: ...d screws mount the wall controller on the wall Use only 2 screws to mount on outlet box See illustrations below Once done go to Section 7 5 Wall Controllers Connection to the Unit 1 Wall anchors 4 Control 1 Outlet box 3 Control 2 Control cable 5 Screws 2 Control cable 4 Screws 3 Backplate 27 7 CONTROLS CONT D CAUTION Never install more than one optional wall controller per unit WARNING Always disc...

Page 28: ...power from the unit before removing the wall controller faceplate from its mounting plate 1 Route the cable from the unit to a convenient location for the wall control 2 Loosen the locking screw the screw cannot be completely removed 3 Detach the faceplate from the mounting plate by pulling the bottom part If necessary bore the mounting holes and insert anchors 4 Pass the cable 4 wires through the...

Page 29: ...sing the small hole previously done From the top right hole of the unit pull on the wire 4 In order to access the unit PCB terminals remove the side door located on the electrical box and punch out its knockout Run the cable through the knock out hole and connect each wire in their corresponding terminal YELLOW in Y RED in R GREEN in G and BLACK in B NOTE Push forward slightly on the little tabs 1...

Page 30: ...LOW SPEED RESET FILTER HOLE ONCE THE MAINTENANCE DONE RESET THE FILTER MAINTENANCE INDICATOR BY CAREFULLY INSERTING A SMALL ROD EG PAPER CLIP IN THE RESET FILTER HOLE FOR 1 SECOND THE FILTER MAINTENANCE INDICATOR WILL TURN OFF REFER TO THE FILTER MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS IN SECTION 9 HIGH UNIT IS OPERATING ON HIGH SPEED 30 7 7 OPERATING 40425 CONTROLLER 7 7 1 ACCGSC3 CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION This...

Page 31: ...RESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE port due to the lenght of the insulated duct the reading is slightly different from the real outside temperature MENU PARAMETER OPTIONS DEFAULT DESCRIPTION NUMBER SETTING 1 TEMPERATURE FORMAT C F C SELECTS BETWEEN C AND F DISPLAY 2 AUTO MODE OPERATION RE OF RE SELECTS BETWEEN AIR RECIRCULATION RE AND OFF OF SEE SECTION 7 7 2 3 AUTO MODE LOW 30 C TO 0 C 25 C PREVENTS AIR EXCHA...

Page 32: ...t to zero 3 Connect tubing from gauge to flow collar in exhaust air stream location A in illustration above Be sure to connect the tubes to their appropriate high low fitting If the gauge reading drops to below zero reverse the tubing connections NOTE It is better to start with the exhaust air flow reading because the exhaust typically has more restriction than the fresh air especially in cases of...

Page 33: ...e 3 Slide out the air diffuser model GSVH1K the heat recovery module model GSHH3K only the energy recovery module model GSEH3K only and the filter cartridge from the unit NOTES 1 On model GSVH1K only never grab the white shaft item 2 to pull out the air diffuser 2 To remove the filter cartridge pull on its tabs 1 Air Diffuser 3 Heat recovery core 4 Energy recovery core 5 Filter cartridge tabs 2 Wh...

Page 34: ...ove the dust on the energy recovery core item 2 using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment Rinse the core filters thoroughly and let dry before reinstalling them on the energy recovery core Reinstall the energy recovery core in the unit 1 Core filters 2 Energy Recovery Core NOTE Make sure the damper spring 1 is still inside the left front port opening before reinstalling the energy recove...

Page 35: ...position If a wall control ACCGSC1 or 40425 is connected disconnect control wire from the unit then make sure the unit main switch is properly set in Normal Remote or Boost position Check the fuse on electronic board If blown replace with the same type 2 Unit does not run at Low If a wall control ACCGSC1 or 40425 is used disconnect control wire from the unit speed but runs at High Then if the unit...

Page 36: ...nstructions The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the 2 year period as specified for the express warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you BROAN NUTONE S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AT BROAN NUTONE S OPTION SHALL BE THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY BROAN NUTONE SHALL ...

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