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Specifications - Model 350DCS.........................................3

Controlling Your HRV ......................................................5

Glossary

Included Lifebreath Digital Control ...................................7

How the Dehumidistat Works ........................................10

Optional Wireless Timers ..........................................14-16

Location of the HRV for Mounting ..................................18
The Ductwork System
Outside Weatherhoods .................................................19
Stale Air Return System 
Fresh Air Supply System
Adjustable Grilles..........................................................20
The Integrated HVAC System ........................................21
Drain Connection .........................................................22

Installation of the Main Control..................................12-13

Interlocking the HRV to an Airhandler/Furnace Blower ....17
Dry Contacts

Balancing the HRV ........................................................23
Service and Maintenance ..........................................24-25
Wiring Diagram ............................................................26

2

Table

 

of

 

Contents

LEAVE WITH UNIT

TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION

Installing Contractor _________________________________________Telephone / Contact _____________________ 

Serial Number______________________________________________Installation Date ________________________ 

Model _________________________________________________________________________________________

CAUTION

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.

 

After

 

installation,

 

the

 

compatibility

 

of

 

the

 

two

 

pieces

 

of

 

equipment

 

must

 

be

 

confirmed,

 

by

 

measuring

 

the

 

air

 

flows

 

of

 

the

 

HRV,

 

by

 

using

 

the

 

balancing

 

procedure

 

found

 

in

 

this

 

manual.

 

NEVER

 

install

 

a

 

ventilator

 

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

 

apply

 

electrical

 

power

 

to

 

the

 

unit

 

until

 

installation

 

has

 

been

 

fully

 

completed

 

(including

 

low

 

voltage

 

control

 

wiring).

NOTE

IMPORTANT

 

-

PLEASE

 

READ

 

THIS

 

MANUAL

 

BEFORE

 

INSTALLING

 

UNIT.

Due  to  ongoing  research  and  product 

development,  specifications,  rating  and 

dimensions  are  subject  to  change  without 

notice.    Refer  to  www.LIFEBREATH.com  for 

the latest product information.

Selecting the Mode of Operation That's Right For You .......6

Optional Lifebreath Ventilation Controls ......................8-10

Optional Lifebreath Dehumidistat ...................................11

Optional 20/40/60 Minute Timer
Optional Mechanical Timer

Warranty .....................................................................27

Summary of Contents for 350DCS

Page 1: ...door temperatures exceed 15 C 59 F INSTALLER Leave this manual for the homeowner Operation and Installation Manual Commercial Double Core Heat Recovery System Model 350DCS Installation and wiring to b...

Page 2: ...lation 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...

Page 3: ...0 WATTS Low speed 187 WATTS High speed 610 Amp rating 6 3 AIRFLOWS Each Air Stream 250 200 150 100 50 0 1 0 2 100 90 80 300 143 400 190 500 235 600 282 AIRFLOW IN CFM L s NOTE Exhaust Relative Humidit...

Page 4: ...20 minutes ON 40 minutes OFF or 10 minutes ON 50 minutes OFF for even less ventilation Controlling Your HRV Glossary DEFROST MODE to ensure reliable operation during cold weather the HRV will automati...

Page 5: ...ation and increase to high speed during increased activity levels such as cooking and showering etc II 20 Minutes On 40 Minutes Recirculation 20 hr 40 hr This mode ventilates for 20 minutes and recirc...

Page 6: ...or 60 minutes and 4 times to disable The will appear on the screen and the corresponding section of the clock will flash to indicate the time interval selected When the timer runs out the unit will re...

Page 7: ...Humidity Control Your unit will reduce indoor humidity when outdoor humidity levels are lower than indoor humidity levels This feature is only effective when the outdoor temperature is below 59 F 15 C...

Page 8: ...umidity level is lower than the setting Refer to the unit s Home Owner s manual for instructions on how the Dehumidistat works The Dehumidistat will override the current fan speed setting to high fan...

Page 9: ...densation on windows indicates a high level of humidity The amount of condensation on the windows will increase as outdoor temperatures drop Your HRV will reduce indoor humidity levels when outdoor ai...

Page 10: ...is measured at the control Setting the Dehumidistat Press and release the Dehumidistat button until the Dehumidistat Light is at the desired setting After 5 seconds the Dehumidistat light will either...

Page 11: ...02 control drill a 1 in hole in the center Figure D For BC02 BC03 or BC04 controls cut in a 3 4 in by 1 in oval hole in the wall Figure E or F 7 Pull 3 wire 20 gauge min 100 ft length max through the...

Page 12: ...Back Plate Figure C 7 Secure a single wire to the Wire Retainer located on the Back Plate Figure C 8 Attach the Back Plate to the wall using the 2 supplied screws and anchors 9 Attach the Face Plate...

Page 13: ...eater may be installed to increase the range of the Timers Test if pairing was successful by pressing the Select Button and listen for the HRV to initiate HIGH fan speed Ventilation Un pairing 1 Remov...

Page 14: ...ss Timer When paired to the main wall control the Wireless Timer may be moved to a remote location in the home such as a bathroom Pressing the Select Button on the Timer will initiate HIGH speed fan o...

Page 15: ...h Wireless Repeater Part 99 RX02 Operating your Lifebreath 20 40 60 Minute Fan Timer Press and release the Select Button to activate a 20 40 or 60 minute high speed override cycle The High Speed Statu...

Page 16: ...inal Block CAUTION Consideration should be given to competing airflows when connecting the HRV in conjunction with an Air Handler Furnace Blower system Setting Standby when using a Main Control CAUTIO...

Page 17: ...nnel Supplied by others Vibration Isolators Supplied by others Curb Mounted Mount unit on wooden or metal curb assembly Unit must be raised an adequate height for installation and slope of drain lines...

Page 18: ...high quality caulking preferably acoustical sealant and taping with a high quality aluminum foil tape is recommended to seal the duct to both the HRV and the weatherhood A properly designed ducting sy...

Page 19: ...interfaced with the Airhandler Furnace when this system is used refer to Interlocking the HRV to an Airhandler Furnace blower in this manual The HRV exhaust take off connection must be at least 3 ft...

Page 20: ...introduced directly into the ceiling space but this should occur near the air handler s intake In installations where it is satisfactory to provide general exhaust from the space the air to be exhaus...

Page 21: ...t with a zip tie zip tie not included Pour a cup of water into the drain pan of the HRV after the drain connection is complete This creates a water seal that prevents odors from being drawn up the hos...

Page 22: ...unit Drill a small hole in the duct about 3 16 three feet downstream of any elbows or bends and one foot upstream of any elbows or bends These are recommended distances but the actual installation ma...

Page 23: ...atching the H channel and temporarily preventing its removal In most cases washing the core in a mild detergent and warm water will be all that is needed to completely clean them Do not use harsh chem...

Page 24: ...Ensure that the pans drain completely and in a reasonable amount of time Note if the water does not drain right away check for blockage in the drain line also check that the drain line has a good slo...

Page 25: ...Wiring Diagram Model 350DCS 26...

Page 26: ...n Ontario N5W 4C8 519 457 1904 or fax 519 457 1676 to find the name of your nearest dealer in order to repair the product The labour required to install any replacement part s shall be dealt with at t...

Page 27: ...28 info lifebreath com T 1 855 247 4200 F 1 800 494 4185 69 350DCS 072020...

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