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MAINTENANCE

The filters (2) need to be checked and
cleaned every three months or when
they appear dirty. Wash in warm
sudsy water (mild detergent) or use a
soft brush vacuum. The filters should
be replaced  when they can no longer
be cleaned properly.

PRACTICAL
TIPS

• To prevent electrical shock, check

that the unit is unplugged before
doing any repairs or maintenance.

• A yearly inspection is recommended

to ensure the efficiency and trouble-
free use of your system. Run
through the system and verify the
different operating modes.

HEAT RECOVERY CORE

FILTERS

The motor

- The motors are factory

balanced and lubricated for life.
They require no maintenance.

The unit

- The inside of the unit

should be vacuumed yearly.

Be

careful not to damage any of the
mechanical components and elec-
trical connections.

Outside hoods

- The outside hoods

need to be checked every season to
make sure there are no leaves or
insects blocking the airflow.  Check
regularly that there are no pollu-
tants near the intake hood. Make
sure they are clear of any snow
accumulation during the winter
months.

Clean Core and Filters Every 3-6 Months. 

Unplug unit before doing any repairs 
or maintenance

a)  Open access door.

b)  Carefully grip handle of core and pull out. 

Core will slide out of the channel.

c)  Once removed from the cabinet remove filters.

d)  Wash core in warm soapy water (do not use dishwasher).

e)  Install clean core by:

a) First mounting the bottom flange of the core guide into the bottom channel approximately 1/4” (6mm).
b) Mount the left or right side flange of the core guide approximately 1/4 “ (6mm) followed by the other side.
c) Mount the top flange of the core guide into the top channel approximately 1/4” (6mm).
d) With all four corners in place and the core straight and even, push hard in the center of the core until the core

stops on the back of the cabinet.

f)  Install the clean filters.

CAUTION

MAKE SURE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE WORK

The following components should also be inspected regularly and well maintained.

The heat recovery core needs to be checked and cleaned every six months. The core can be cleaned using a mild soap and
water.  Rinse thoroughly. Handle with care. Hot water and a strong detergent will damage the heat recovery core. 

The drain pan and drain line

- Units with drain lines should have their line and connection checked regularly.

Filters need to be checked regularly

Summary of Contents for PHRV

Page 1: ...PHRV Heat Recovery Ventilator INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...des in effect in his area The warranty is limited to 5 years on parts and 7 years on the motor from the date of purchase including parts replaced during this time period If there is no proof of purchase available the date associated with the serial number will be used for the beginning of the warranty period This warranty is the exclusive and only warranty in effect relative to the ventilation sys...

Page 3: ...d ebm motors with backward curved blades Motors come with permanently lubricated sealed ball bearings to guarantee long life and maintenance free operation Seven 7 year warranty Steep fan curves requires no balancing of airflows CORE Aluminum heat recovery core configured for efficient cross flow ventilation Core is 8 5 x 8 5 216 x 216 mm with a 8 205 mm depth Cores are manufactured by Fantech to ...

Page 4: ...ower cord w 3 prong plug Continuous ventilation mode of supply and exhaust airstreams 10 254mm of clear ance is recommended for removal of core Pa in wg L s cfm L s cfm L s cfm 25 0 1 45 96 47 99 49 104 50 0 2 40 85 41 88 41 88 75 0 3 32 67 33 69 34 72 100 0 4 26 56 27 58 28 58 125 0 5 20 42 20 43 20 43 EXT STATIC PRESSURE NET SUPPLY AIR FLOW GROSS AIR FLOW SUPPLY EXHAUST C F L s cfm Heating 0 32 ...

Page 5: ...p should be made in the drain line This will prevent odors from being drawn back up into the unit MOUNTING EASY WALL MOUNT LOCATION The HRV must be located in a heated space where it will be possible to conveniently service the unit Typically the HRV would be located in the mechanical room or an area close to the outside wall where the weatherhoods will be mounted If a basement area is not conveni...

Page 6: ...and not be compressed The outer liner which acts as a vapor bar rier must be completely sealed to outer wall and the HRV using tape and or caulking A good bead of high quality caulking preferably acoustical sealant will seal the inner flexible duct to both the HRV port and the weatherhood prior to clamping To minimize air flow restriction the flexible insulated duct that connects the two outside w...

Page 7: ...ed ducting from the HRV ERV to the living areas in the house is recommended whenever possible although flexible duct can be used in moderation when necessary Warning The PHRV96 should be installed with a 4 100mm duct system that has less than 80 ft 25m of equivalent duct length on the supply and on the exhaust side If longer runs are required increasing the duct diameter or following the instructi...

Page 8: ...n may change depending on model Fully Dedicated System suggested for new construction Stale air drawn from key areas of home bathroom kitchen laundry Fresh air supplied to main living areas NOTE PHRV96 should be mounted with its duct connec tions on top or similar ...

Page 9: ...ent it is being connected to the HRV ERV s airflow should be confirmed on site using the balancing procedure found in the installation manual If a release is required due to the furnace pulling too much air from the HRV ERV special care and attention is needed to its design DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN Stale air drawn from key areas of home Building Cod...

Page 10: ... Air Out damper until you reach the desired velocity Follow the previous steps to adjust the Exhaust Air Out damper if needed B Measure here Measure here 12 300 mm 12 300 mm To avoid airflow turbulence and incorrect readings the airflow velocity should be measured on steel ducting a minimum of 12 300 mm from the unit or elbow and before any transition AIRFLOW STATION GRID METHOD Fantech s superior...

Page 11: ... Every 3 6 Months Unplug unit before doing any repairs or maintenance a Open access door b Carefully grip handle of core and pull out Core will slide out of the channel c Once removed from the cabinet remove filters d Wash core in warm soapy water do not use dishwasher e Install clean core by a First mounting the bottom flange of the core guide into the bottom channel approximately 1 4 6mm b Mount...

Page 12: ...control board which offers a wide variety of features making it the ultimate ventilation control system Powrmatic engineers have used the latest technology to provide solid trouble free operation under any conditions The Powrmatic uni control board offers stand alone operating capabilities as well as an exclusive 2 wire communication to most external controls The trouble free optional controls inc...

Page 13: ...he control when needed PRACTICAL TIPS All controls are low voltage 18 to 24 gauge wire is recommended OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROLS OPERATION CONT D NOTE A dehumidistat is ideal for use in energy efficient houses where indoor humidity during the heating season is higher than outdoor levels High humidity is a major cause of structure damage and IAQ problems such as mold and mildew 2 wire installation 4 ...

Page 14: ...RV 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 supply speed A small duct heater 1kw could be used to temper the supply air Placement of furniture or closed doors is restricting the movement of air in the home If supply air is ducted into furnace r...

Page 15: ...timer up to 5 timers Dehumidistat 2 wires Dehumidistat On Off 4 wires Mechanical Crank Timer 2 wires and or and or 1 only Air Quality Sensor CUR SW DEHUM N C N O TIMER EDF COM FURNACE INTERLOCK IN COM EDF5 or EDF2 not shown EDF1 RTS3 observe plarity Wiring diagram of complete unit inside of access panel 2 wires 2 wires 3 wires ...

Page 16: ... the furnace has the effect of energizing Y at the thermostat and thereby turning on the cooling system If you identify this type of thermostat you must use the Alternate Furnace Interlock Wiring PRACTICAL TIPS ELECTRICAL CONNEC TION TO A FURNACE Standard Accessory Control Contact Alternate Accessory Control Contact Item 403322 Rev Date 030806 Montréal 9500 BLVD Ray Lawson Anjou QC H1J 1L1 T 514 4...

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