10
Energy Core Ventilator
®
SPECIAL TOOLS
• Voltmeter
• Incline manometer or equivalent
• Tachometer
• Amperage meter
System Start-Up
DANGER
Electric shock hazard. Can cause injury or death.
Before attempting to perform any service or
maintenance, turn the electrical power to unit to OFF
at disconnect switch(es). Unit may have multiple
power supplies.
CAUTION
Use caution when removing access panels or other
unit components, especially while standing on a
ladder or other potentially unsteady base. Access
panels and unit components can be heavy and
serious injury may occur.
CAUTION
Do not operate without the filters installed. They
prevent the entry of foreign objects such as leaves,
birds, etc.
CAUTION
Do not run unit during construction phase. Damage to
internal components may result and void warranty.
WARNING
Do not jumper any safety devices when operating the
unit. This may damage components within or cause
serious injury or death.
Every installation requires a comprehensive start-up
to ensure proper operation of the unit. As part of that
process, the following checklist must be completed and
information recorded. Starting up the unit in accordance
with this checklist will not only ensure proper operation,
but will also provide valuable information to personnel
performing future maintenance. Should an issue arise
which requires factory assistance, this completed
document will allow unit experts to provide quicker
resolve. Qualified personnel should perform start-up to
ensure safe and proper practices are followed.
Unit Documentation Record
Unit Model No. __________________________________
Unit Serial No. ____________________________________
Start-Up Date ____________________________________
Start-Up Personnel Name _________________________
Start-Up Company ________________________________
Phone Number ___________________________________
Pre-Start-Up Checklist
o
Disconnect and lock-out all power switches
o
Remove any foreign objects that are located in the
energy recovery unit.
o
Check all fasteners, set-screws, and locking collars
on the fans, bearings, drives, motor bases and
accessories for tightness.
o
Rotate the fan wheels by hand to ensure no parts are
rubbing.
o
Confirm the EC motor voltage is correct. Reference
unit wiring diagram.
o
Filters can load up with dirt during building
construction. Replace any dirty pleated filters and
clean the aluminum mesh filters in the intake hood
(refer to Routine Maintenance section).
o
Verify that non-motorized dampers open and
close properly.
o
Check the tightness of all factory wiring connections.
o
Verify control wire gauge (refer to the Electrical
Connections section).
Start-Up Checklist
The unit will be in operational mode during start-up. Use
necessary precautions to avoid injury. All data must be
collected while the unit is running. In order to measure
volts & amps, the control center door must be open,
and the unit energized using a crescent wrench to turn
the disconnect handle.
o
Check line voltage at unit disconnect
_______ L1-L2 volts
_______ L2-L3 volts
_______ L1-L3 volts
o
Motor Amp Draw
• Supply Fan
• Exhaust Fan
_______ L1 amps
______ L1 amps
_______ L2 amps
______ L2 amps
_______ L3 amps
______ L3 amps
o
Fan RPM
_______ Supply Fan ______ Exhaust Fan
o
Correct fan rotation direction
Supply Fan
Yes / No
Exhaust Fan
Yes / No
