3. BEFORE STARTING
3.1 I
NSPECT THE
C
ONTENTS OF THE
B
OX
• Inspect the exterior of the unit for shipping damage. Ensure that there is no damage to the door, door latches, main switch, etc.
•
Inspect the interior of the unit for damage. Ensure that blower assembly, heat recovery core, insulation, dampers, MERV8 filter
(HRV 2500 or HR 2.5 units only) prefilter and HEPA filter (HEPA 3000, HF 3.0 and HEPA 4000 units only), etc. are all intact.
3.2 T
OOLS
, M
ATERIALS AND
I
NSTALLATION
K
ITS
Here are the tools and materials needed to perform the installation:
- Phillips screwdriver #2 or Robertson #1
- Hammer and flat blade screwdriver (for plenum connection installation only, to make holes in existing metal duct)
- Scissors or utility knife (to cut duct tape)
- Duct tape
- Tin snips or metal shear (for plenum connection installation only, to cut ductwork)
- Aluminum duct tape (for plenum connection installation only)
- Jig saw
- Caulking gun and caulking
For HRV 2500 and HR 2.5 units, the installation kit is #15273.
For HEPA 3000, HF 3.0 and HEPA 4000 units, the installation kit is #13932.
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WARNING
To avoid risk of suffocation, discard the plastic bag wrapping the unit and the wall control.
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3.3 L
OCATING THE
U
NIT
Choose an appropriate location for the unit.
•
Within an area of the house where the ambiant temperature is between 10°C (50°F) and 65°C (149°F) (basement, furnace room,
closet, etc.).
•
So as to provide easy access to the interior of the unit, for filter maintenance.
•
Close to an exterior wall, so as to limit the length of the insulated flexible duct to and from the unit.
•
Away from hot chimneys and other fire hazards.
•
Allow for a power source (standard 3-prong grounding outlet).
•
Close to a drain. If no drain is close by, use a pail to collect run-off.
(for HRV 2500, HV 2.5, HEPA 3000 and HF 3.0 units only).
