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ALL phases of this installation must comply with NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES
IMPORTANT — 
This Document is customer property and is to remain with this unit. Please return to service information pack 

upon completion of work.

 

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE - DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING

WARNING:

Installer’s Guide

General Information 

1

Installation Limitations & Recommendations 

1

Unit Installation 

2

Installation on a concrete wall 

2

Installation on a stud wall 

3

Installation on floor joists 

3

Installation on roof rafters 

3

Duct Connections 

6

Electrical Controls 

8

Percent Timer Control 

8

Push Button Point-of-use Control 

9

Checkout Procedure 

10

Contents

 A.  GENERAL  INFORMATION

WARNING

!

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR USE BY INDIVIDUALS 

HAVING ADEQUATE BACKGROUNDS OF ELECTRICAL 

AND MECHANI CAL EXPERIENCE. ANY ATTEMPT TO 

REPAIR A CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING PRODUCT IN-

CLUDING AN ERV MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY 

AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER 

OR SELLER CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 

INTERPRETATION OF THIS INFORMATION, NOR CAN 

IT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS 

USE.

CAUTION

!

To prevent shortening its service life, the ERV should 

not be used during the finishing phases of construc

-

tion. Compounds used in construction and construc-

tion dust  may cause rapid deterioration of the cabi-

net and internal components. To avoid damage keep 

drywall spray, construction dust, etc from entering the 

air stream of the unit.
These instructions do not cover all variations in systems 
or provide for every possible contingency. Should further 
information be desired or particular problems arise which 
are not covered sufficiently by this manual, contact your 
local distributor or the manufacturer as listed on the ERV 
nameplate.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION

Check carefully for any shipping damage. This must be 
reported to and claims made against the transportation 
company immediately. Open carton, remove packing mate-
rial, loose parts and ship-with literature.  Check to be sure 
all major components are in the unit. Any missing parts 
should be reported to your supplier at once, and replaced 
with authorized parts only.

18-HE58D1-7

Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)

EERVR100A1P00B

EERVR200A1P00B

EERVR300A1P00B 

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Summary of Contents for EERVR100A1P00B

Page 1: ...FORMATION NOR CAN IT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS USE CAUTION To prevent shortening its service life the ERV should not be used during the finishing phases of construc tion Compounds used in construction and construc tion dust may cause rapid deterioration of the cabi net and internal components To avoid damage keep drywall spray construction dust etc from entering the air stream of...

Page 2: ...ations necessary for installation must comply with all applicable building health and safety code requirements ERV LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS Select a location to install the ERV with the objective of keeping the fresh air supply ducts and exhaust ducts as short as possible Short runs provide the best performance and help ensure system balance the amount of air brought into the home equals the amount...

Page 3: ...S Ac cess Door Swings Open Down The unit may be fastened directly to floor joists using the hanging bracket and integral flange Mount as described for installation on a concrete foundation wall except use appropriate fasteners for a floor joist supplied by installer Be sure the fasteners are properly selected to support the load ATTIC INSTALLATION INSTALLATION ON ROOF RAFTERS The unit may be mount...

Page 4: ...ed in a variety of positions EXCEPT as noted in Figure 6d APPROVED MOUNTING POSITIONS HINGE HINGE Figure 6a Hinges on Bottom HINGE HINGE Figure 6b Hinges on Right HINGE HINGE Figure 6c Hinges on Top NOT AN APPROVED MOUNTING POSITION HINGE HINGE Figure 6d Hinges on Left Do not install in this position as door will fall off when opened ALTERNATIVE MOUNT ING OPTION TO D RING ...

Page 5: ...an power humidifier Do not install a by pass humidifier as it can freeze based on the installation outdoor temperature and homeowner thermostat setback requirements APPROVED INSTALLATIONS I Separate Room Exhaust Air Pick Up Fresh Ex changed outside air to central system return air ERV RA Furnace Minimum 3 Furnace SA EA OA FA example from bathrooms dining area OA RA Figure 7 Legend RA Room Air OA O...

Page 6: ...llar Drive a sheet metal screw through the liner to secure the duct spiral wire to the collar Straighten insulation and slide the outer duct jacket onto the outer flange of the duct collar Secure with band or tape The outer flange of the duct collar can be used for both the inner and outer jacket of eight 8 inch flexible duct Care must be taken to insure that the duct is securely fastened and seal...

Page 7: ... figure 13 for sealing duct pen etration and duct collar Fill and seal COMPLETELY with Expanded Foam Figure 13 DUCTWORK CONNECTING ERV TO IN DOOR TERMINATION POINTS CAUTION Failure to follow this installation instruction may result in property damage from sweating ductwork Insulate all connecting ductwork from the ERV to any indoor termination point that will be subject to forming condensation Fle...

Page 8: ...s required to run this pro gram The calculator input can accept a minimum venti lation airflow requirement per local code or calculate the minimum airflow required per ASHRAE 62 2 2004 In addition to the PT control some installations may include Push Button PB or point of use control s The PB controls are typically located in bathrooms or areas where exhaust ventilation is required for short perio...

Page 9: ...gain and the unit will run 40 min utes A third press provides for 60 minutes of operation Percent Timer Control does not need to be on for the PB Control to operate the ERV unit You can cancel a cycle at anytime Just press the logo and hold for about five seconds You can start another cycle by pressing the logo NOTE FOR ERV SYSTEMS WITH MORE THAN ONE CONTROL Another control other than the push but...

Page 10: ...er to indicate percentage proper setting 14 Instruct end user on proper operation procedures and leave use and care manual with them H START UP AND OPERATION OPERATION VERIFYING UNIT PERFORMANCE 1 Airflow Airflow should be occuring in both air streams Sometimes the easiest place to confirm that air is moving is at the external wall caps If exact airflow is critical it may be desirable to permanent...

Page 11: ...he low pressure side to the Exhaust Air EA port If guage drops below zero reverse tubing connec tions Use the reading displayed on your measurement device to cross reference the CFM output using the conversion chart NOTE Be sure to replace cap into pressure port when airflow measuring is completed NOTE For best performance the airflow rate for both the Fresh Air and the Exhaust Air should be rough...

Page 12: ...policy of continuous product and product data improvement it reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice Ingersoll Rand 6200 Troup Highway Tyler TX 75711 For more information contact your local dealer distributor ...

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