Lifebreath 1500E-ECM, Installation Manual

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General
These Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) are designed for commercial and industrial applications to provide
fresh air to a building while exhausting an equal amount of stale air. During the winter months the incoming
cold fresh air is warmed by utilizing the heat recovered from the stale air before it is exhausted to the
outdoors. During summer months when the indoor space is air conditioned, the HRV will help in cooling the
incoming fresh air with the stale air that is being exhausted.
The HRV is equipped with an aluminum core. The device uses the stale air that is being exhausted to condition
the fresh air as it is being brought in. These instructions are intended as a general guide and do not supersede
local codes in any way. Consult authorities who have jurisdiction before installation.
Pre-Installation Notes
Note
• Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are subject
to change without notice. Refer to
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Warning
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Before installation, careful consideration must be given to how this system will operate if connected to
any other piece of mechanical equipment, i.e. a forced air furnace or air handler, operating at a higher
static pressure.
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After installation, the compatibility of the two pieces of equipment must be confirmed by measuring
the airflows of the HRV by using the balancing procedure found in this manual.
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Do not apply electrical power to the unit until installation has been fully completed (including low
voltage control wiring).
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Assess how the operation of an HRV may interact with already installed vented combustion equipment
(i.e., Gas Furnaces, Oil Furnaces, Wood Stoves, etc.).
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Never install an HRV in a situation where its normal operation, lack of operation or partial failure may
result in the backdrafting or improper functioning of vented combustion equipment.
• Do not use this appliance to exhaust hazardous or explosive material and vapours.
• It is strongly recommended that an electrical disconnect be installed prior to the HRV and that it is
turned off and locked out before servicing the unit.
• Two (2) knock-outs are provided. One is to be used for line voltage and the other knock-out is for 24V
control wires. System is 240V, 1 phase, 60 Hz.
• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
• Disconnect the power from the unit before cleaning or servicing.