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Installation Notes:
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The HRV must be balanced.
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Unit should be balanced on high speed with the furnace
blower on.
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It is mandatory that the furnace blower run continuously
or HRV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower.
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The duct configuration may change depending on the
HRV model.
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A backdraft damper is recommended in the exhaust air
duct to prevent outdoor air from entering the unit.
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The airflow must be confirmed on site using the balancing
procedures found in this guide.
Spring-Loaded Backdraft Damper (recommended):
Install the Backdraft Damper with the leaf hinge vertical. The damper is installed on the “Stale Air to Outside”
Collar.
Warning
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Check local codes/authority having jurisdiction for acceptance.
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Applications such as greenhouses, atriums, swimming pools, saunas, etc. have unique ventilation
requirements which should be addressed with an isolated ventilation system.
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Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only. Check local codes/authority having
jurisdiction for acceptance.
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Backdraft dampers are recommended for the stale air to outside air duct. This damper prevents
outdoor air from entering the HRV during the operation of the furnace/air handler while the HRV is in
standby, off, or recirculating.
