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Bedrooms
Fresh Air
Exhaust Air
Furnace thermostat
Exhaust
Bathroom
460 mm
ERV
Central Control - optional
Return Air
ERV
Connection
1800 mm
INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
(CONT'D)
Example diagram only-duct configuration may change depending on model
Partially Dedicated System
Stale air drawn from key areas of
home (bathroom, kitchen, laundry)
Fresh air supplied to main living areas
via the forced air system.
ERV must be balanced
DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN
(Stale air drawn from key areas of home)
Exhaust Air from various parts of home.
i.e. bathrooms (if required),
kitchens (if required)
NOTES:
1.Furnace blower may be required to operate when ERV is on to provide good air distribution. (SEE CAUTION ABOVE)
2.Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only. 6’ (2m) minimum separation recommended.
18” (460mm) above grade minimum.
3.Due to the differences in pressure between the ERV and the equipment it is being connected to, the ERV’s airflow must be confirmed on
site, using the balancing procedure found in the installation manual.
* Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed with furnace blower ON.
Outdoors
Return Air
1 m
(3’-3”) min.
recommended
Cool Air
Return
* Ducts connection may
vary depending on model
CAUTION
In very humid climates, it may be "preferable" to have a
dedicated ducting system to the house for the ERV instead
of connecting the ERV to the central air-conditioner. Since
the central air-conditioner fan must be running continu-
ously to allow the fresh air from the ERV to be properly
distributed throughout the house, it may pick up humidity
from the cooling coil when it is not operating and re-dis-
tribute it to the house, causing excess humidity. This sit-
uation may be particularly aggravated if the air-condition-
er is over-sized.