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Install the unit in a heated space that provides clearance for service access. A typical location is in
either a mechanical room or an area close to the outside wall within proximity to where the weather
hoods are mounted. If a basement area is inconvenient or non-existent, install the unit in a utility
room or laundry room.
Leave enough clearance at the front of the access door for servicing the air filters and core. The
recommended clearance is a minimum of 25 in. (635 mm) for opening and closing the door. Four
straps are provided with the unit for hanging it from the basement floor joists.
Attic installations are not recommended due to:
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The complexity of work to install
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Difficulty of access for servicing and cleaning
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Freezing conditions in the attic
If attic installation is necessary, the unit must be situated in a conditioned space.
Note: ENERGY STAR
®
If the unit is certified ENERGY STAR
®
, the following applies:
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This product earned the ENERGY STAR
®
by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by
Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA. This product meets ENERGY STAR
®
requirements
only when used in Canada.
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To ensure quiet operation of the ENERGY STAR
®
certified H/ERV, each product model must be
installed using sound attenuation techniques appropriate for the installation.
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The way your heat/energy-recovery ventilator is installed can make a significant difference to
the electrical energy you use. To minimize the electricity use of the heat/energy-recovery
ventilator, a stand-alone fully ducted installation is recommended. If you choose a simplified
installation that operates your furnace air handler for room-to-room ventilation, an electrically
efficient furnace that has an electronically commutated (EC) variable speed blower motor will
minimize your electrical energy consumption and operating cost.
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Installation of a user-accessible control with your product model will improve comfort and may
significantly reduce the product model’s energy use.
