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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Keep your ERV performing at its best by cleaning it as described below:
TO CLEAN THE ENERGY EXCHANGE ELEMENT
1. Remove the filters (see below).
2. Vacuum the exposed faces of the energy exchange core with a soft brush attachment.
3. After servicing the filters, re-install them (see below).
4. Vacuum out dust from the rest of the unit case. Dust collects only on the entering faces of the energy
exchange core. The interior of the energy exchange core stays clean even if the core faces are dust cov-
ered. The core flutes move the air in a laminar airflow such that particulate deposition is maintained at
virtually nill.
INSPECT AND CHANGE THE FILTERS REGULARLY
Service filters every three months when the unit is in regular use or as needed to keep them
reasonably clean.
1. Release cam latches and carefully swing access door open. Remove the door by sliding to one side.
2. Remove filter clips.
3. Pull the filters out.
4. Vacuum with a hose attachment.
5. Re-install filters and filter clips, (see Service Parts, page 14). Orange side of filter should
face the core.
6. Re-install door, and fasten cam latches.
NOTE:
The filters should be replaced after they have been cleaned several times. The primary contact for
replacement filters for your RenewAire unit is the installing contractor. As an alternative, you may wish to
produce your own filters. Please follow these instructions:
Filters may be cut from a sheet or roll of ¾" - 1" firm, spun polyester filter “hog hair” media or
material, similar to the existing filter in the residential unit.
The size of each filter (2 required per unit) is as follows:
EV130
10 ½" x 10 ½"
EV200/EV300
10 ½" x 21 ¾"
Call your HVAC contractor or RenewAire for further information.
NOTE:
Filters must be used or the face of the energy exchange core will become blocked by dust and
reduce unit efficacy. The filters supplied in the unit are usually able to keep the energy exchange core
clean for many months. Finer filters can be used but must be cleaned more often.
MOTOR MAINTENANCE
The blower/motor package needs no lubrication:
Vacuum clean the blower wheels at the same time you clean the face of the energy exchange core.
Confirm blower wheel is not rubbing against the blower inlet or housing by rotating wheel manually.
GENERAL CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Perform general cleaning and visual inspection when changing filters.
1. Remove paper, leaves, etc. from inlet and outlet screens.
2. Inspect for insect nests.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR INJURY.
• Before servicing or cleaning the
unit, unplug the unit line cord.
• Make sure unit is not running
before opening its door. Blower
wheels are sharp and can cut.
• Do not disable the interlock
switch: it is there for your
safety.
WARNING
DO NOT WASH THE ENERGY
EXCHANGE CORE.
Keep it away from water or fire to
avoid damaging it. Always handle
the core carefully.
CAUTION