Venmar HEPA 3.2 Installation Instructions And User Manual Download

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND USER MANUAL

RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH CONSUMER.
HOMEOWNER: USE AND CARE INFORMATION

ON PAGES 22, 25, 28, 29 and 30.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

05438 rev E

M O D E L S

H E P A 3 . 2 * a n d T H H 1 . 0 *

VB0049

VB0058

*Patents pending

NOTE: HEPA 3.2 model available in Canada only.

For United States, use Venmar HEPA 1000 model.

Summary of Contents for HEPA 3.2

Page 1: ...ANUAL WITH CONSUMER HOMEOWNER USE AND CARE INFORMATION ON PAGES 22 25 28 29 and 30 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 05438 rev E M O D E L S H E PA 3 2 a n d T H H 1 0 VB0049 VB0058 Patents pending NOTE HEPA 3 2 model available in Canada only For United States use Venmar HEPA 1000 model ...

Page 2: ... other hidden utilities 7 Do not use this unit with any solid state speed control device other than wall controls 04862 or 05439 for HEPA 3 2 unit and 04391 or 05536 for THH 1 0 unit all control devices sold separately 8 This unit must be grounded The power supply cord has a 3 prong grounding plug for your personal safety It must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding receptacle grounded in ac...

Page 3: ...ork 15 3 7 Calculating the Duct Size 15 3 8 Installing Ductwork and Registers 16 17 3 9 Installing Insulated Flexible Duct 18 19 3 10 Installing Dual Exterior Hood 20 21 3 11 Connecting the Drain 21 4 CONTROLS 22 4 1 Main Switch 22 4 2 Optional Wall Controls 22 4 3 Dimensions 22 4 4 Installation of the Optional Wall Control 22 24 4 5 Operating the 04862 or 05439 Control 25 4 6 Operating the 04391 ...

Page 4: ...y 120 Volts AC 60 Hz Power Consumption Boost 170 Watts 192 Watts Power Consumption Normal 105 Watts 110 Watts 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS 4 NOTE All specifications are subjected to change without notice High Speed Supply cfm Exhaust cfm Pa 50 100 150 in w g 2 4 6 l s 23 21 19 cfm 48 45 40 m 3 h 82 76 68 l s 24 23 20 cfm 51 48 43 m 3 h 87 82 73 l s 26 23 19 cfm 54 49 41 m 3 h 92 83 70 HIGH SPEED LOW SPEED E...

Page 5: ...G AND SERVICING CONSIDERATIONS The two following pictures are showing the minimum clearance needed to open the door completely 22 5 15 75 572 mm 400 mm VD0117 VD0116 22 559 mm NOTES 1 A minimum of 8 203 mm clearance from any obstruction on top of the unit is required for the ductwork radius turn 2 A grounded three prong electrical outlet has to be available within 3 feet from the unit 8 203 mm ...

Page 6: ...E S ECTION 2 8 2 S TAND A LONE I NSTALLATION S EE S ECTION 2 8 1 R ETURN RETURN I NSTALLATION S EE S ECTION 2 8 3 H OW TO HANG THE U NIT S EE S ECTION 2 5 S ECTION 4 C ONTROL D UCT S IZE I NSTALLING D UCTWORK AND R EGISTERS S EE S ECTIONS 2 7 AND 2 8 VH0037 VH0047 VD0129 VC0054 6 VI0013 ...

Page 7: ...3 MOUNT THE PORTS ON THE UNIT Mount the 8 HEPA 3 2 unit oval ports on the top of the unit using the screws provided in the hardware box 4 screws 8 x 3 4 long per port NOTE If an optional wall control has to be installed do not install the front oval port 1 at this time 2 4 MOUNT THE NAMEPLATE ON THE UNIT Select your company nameplate Venmar or vänEE and snap it on the unit door Discard the other n...

Page 8: ... a screwdriver remove the 2 retaining screws of the front plate and carefully remove the front plate from the unit Insert the 4 hooks in the square holes and fix them to the unit using 4 screws 8 32 x 3 4 NOTE If an optional wall controll has to be installed go to Section 4 0 on pages 20 to 22 If not continue the installation Reinstall the front plate the door and the door stopper Hang the unit to...

Page 9: ...ding to the registers See illustration below Solution Simplified method For a more detailed method of calculating duct size refer to the ASHRAE or HRAI HANDBOOK Main duct Table on page 8 indicates a 8 Ø recommended air flow 260 cfm maximum air flow 380 cfm The high speed air flow of 320 cfm is close enough to the recommended value 260 and far enough of the maximum value 380 Therefore a 8 Ø duct or...

Page 10: ...om the stale air registers Install the register in the ceiling OR 6 to 12 inches 152 to 305 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall The duct length should be at least 15 4 6 m The filtered air will then flow through the room and mix with room air ensuring a continuous recirculating airflow Use the provided blue sticker dots to identify the duct How to connect the flexible duct to the unit ports Ea...

Page 11: ...al Draw Point described in point 2 8 2 Stale air exhaust ductwork Return side connection Locate the take off duct opening at least 3 0 9m from the filtered air ductwork connection Proceed as for the filtered air ductwork but instead of using the blue dot sticker to identify the duct use the red dot Attach this duct to the EXHAUST AIR FROM BUILDING port see icon on the top of the unit using tie wra...

Page 12: ...TION 3 8 1 R ETURN RETURN I NSTALLATION S EE S ECTION 3 8 3 H OW TO HANG THE U NIT S EE S ECTION 3 5 C ONNECTING THE D RAIN S EE S ECTION 3 11 S ECTION 4 C ONTROL VH0039 VH0043 VD0150 VO0029 VC0054 D UCT S IZE I NSTALLING D UCTWORK AND R EGISTERS S EE S ECTIONS 3 7 AND 3 8 VI0011 VD0149 O UTDOOR C ONNECTION S EE S ECTIONS 3 9 AND 3 10 12 ...

Page 13: ...ose to an exterior wall so as to limit the length of the insulated flexible duct to and from the unit Close to a drain If no drain is close by use a pail to collect run off 3 3 MOUNT THE PORTS ON THE UNIT Mount the 5 to 6 oval ports on the top of the unit using the screws provided in the hardware box 4 screws 8 x 3 4 long per port NOTE If an optional wall control has to be installed do not install...

Page 14: ...a screwdriver remove the 2 retaining screws of the front plate and carefully remove the front plate from the unit Insert the 4 hooks in the square holes and fix them to the unit using 4 screws 8 32 x 3 4 NOTE If an optional wall controll has to be installed go to Section 4 0 on pages 20 to 22 If not continue the installation Reinstall the front plate the door and the door stopper Hang the unit to ...

Page 15: ...ers See illustration below Solution Simplified method For a more detailed method of calculating duct size refer to the ASHRAE or HRAI HANDBOOK Main duct Table above indicates a 5 Ø duct recommended air flow 75 cfm maximum air flow 110 cfm The high speed air flow of 90 cfm is close enough to the recommended value 75 and under the maximum value 110 Therefore a 5 Ø duct or larger is an appropriate ch...

Page 16: ...tall the register in the ceiling OR 6 to 12 inches 152 to 305 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall The duct length should be at least 15 4 6 m The fresh filtered air will then flow through the room and mix with room air ensuring a continuous recirculating airflow Use the provided blue sticker dots to identify the duct How to connect the flexible duct to the unit ports Each port is identified on...

Page 17: ...ndler blower must always be ON or the unit efficiency will be affected Fresh Filtered air distribution ductwork Return side connection Same as for Central Draw Point described in point 3 8 2 Stale air exhaust ductwork Return side connection Locate the take off duct opening at least 3 0 9m from the filtered air ductwork connection Proceed as for the filtered air ductwork but instead of using the bl...

Page 18: ...gle hood enclosed instructions Patent pending 3 9 1 CONNECTION TO TANDEM TRANSITION 1 For each duct pull back the insulation to expose the interior flexible duct 2 Connect the interior flexible duct to the smaller part of the Tandem transition 5 oval using a 24 tie wrap NOTE If you are using a 6 diameter insulated duct use the bigger part of the Tandem transition 6 oval 3 Pull the insulation over ...

Page 19: ...it between the inner and outer rings of the port Pull the vapor barrier over the insulation and over the outer ring of the port 4 Apply duct tape gently to the joint in order to make an airtight seal 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the other 5 to 6 port See figure beside to find the EXHAUST AIR TO OUTSIDE 1 and FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE 2 oval ports on the top of the unit Be careful to connect the right in...

Page 20: ... Using a jig saw cut a 6 diameter hole in the exterior wall and insert the Tandem transition through this hole 1 EXHAUST AIR TO OUTSIDE duct 2 Joint the end of the Tandem transition to the rear of the exterior backplate Secure with 2 Xmas tree pins and seal properly with duct tape VO0024 VD0083 18 457 mm WARNING Make sure this hood is at least 3 feet 0 9 m away from any of the following High effic...

Page 21: ...he T junction and main tube as shown VO0029 4 5 Tie wrap To drain 5 Make a water trap loop in the tube to prevent the unit from drawing unpleasant odors from the drain source Make sure this loop is situated BELOW the T as shown This will prevent water from being drawn back up into the unit in case of negative pressure Run the tube to the floor drain or an alternative drain pipe or pail Be sure the...

Page 22: ...unted on an approved outlet box or an approved mounting bracket not included discard the backplate 2 3 Take one end of the cable and pass it through the wall control backplate or outlet box or mounting bracket OFF UNIT IS OFF AND DOOR IS UNLOCKED BOOST UNIT IS OPERATING ON HIGH SPEED VC0054 VC0055 VC0049 CAUTION Never install more than one optional wall control per unit WARNING Always disconnect t...

Page 23: ...able 5 Screws 2 Control cable 4 Screws 3 Control backplate 6 Route the cable to the unit 7 If it is not done yet remove the front 8 HEPA 3 2 unit or the 5 to 6 THH 1 0 unit oval port 1 HEPA 3 2 unit THH 1 0 unit 4 CONTROLS CONT D VO0045 VO0060 1 1 VC0052 VC0051 1 3 4 5 2 3 4 1 CAUTION Keep control low voltage wiring at least 1 305 mm away from motors lightning ballast light dimming circuit and pow...

Page 24: ...through the knock out hole and connect each wire in their corresponding terminal YELLOW in Y RED in R GREEN in G and BLACK in B NOTE Push forward slightly on the little tabs 1 to ease insertion of each wires See picture beside 11 Reinstall the side door on the electrical box and the front oval port on the unit 12 Route the wire through its channel and reinstall the front panel on the unit See pict...

Page 25: ...SET THE FILTER MAINTENANCE INDICATOR BY CAREFULLY INSERTING A SMALL ROD E G PAPER CLIP IN THE RESET FILTER HOLE DURING 1 SECOND THE FILTER MAINTENANCE INDICATOR WILL TURN OFF BOOST INDICATOR LIGHTS UP WHEN SLIDE SWITCH IS ON BOOST POSITION UNIT IS OPERATING ON HIGH SPEED RECIRCULATION INDICATOR LIGHTS UP WHEN SLIDE SWITCH IS ON RECIRCULATION UNIT IS OPERATING ON NORMAL SPEED 4 5 OPERATING 04862 OR...

Page 26: ...re performing any maintenance or servicing always disconnect the unit from its power source 0 5 1 HEPA 3 2 WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY DAMPER MOTOR FAN MOTOR TRANSFORMER J3 nc 3 2 1 J4 J5 9 6V 60Hz UL Class 2 60V 120V Neutral soldered wires L 2 S1 M1 M2 A1 T1 1 3 nc a b c POSITION a b c S1 LOGIC CONTACT L L 1 L 2 to 2 1 R1 J8 BK See Note 1 J6 4 3 2 1 Field wiring remote ...

Page 27: ... the magnehelic gauge on a level surface and adjust it to zero 3 Connect tubing from gauge to flow collar in exhaust air stream location A in illustration above Be sure to connect the tubes to their appropriate high low fitting If the gauge reading drops to below zero reverse the tubing connections NOTE It is better to start with the exhaust air flow reading because the exhaust typically has more ...

Page 28: ...n wipe with a dry one 3 Slide out the heat recovery module THH 1 0 units only and the filter cartridge from the unit 1 Heat recovery module 2 Tabs NOTE To remove the filter cartridge pull on its tabs 2 4 Using your thumbs push on the prefilter side to disengage it from the filter cartridge Then slide it out of the filter cartridge and discard it Install the new prefilter by reversing this operatio...

Page 29: ...rmed once a year to ensure proper operation of your unit for years to come Proceed as the Semi annual Maintenance Section 7 1 but instead of replacing the prefilter point 4 discard the complete HEPA Filter cartridge including prefilter Install a new HEPA filter cartridge or a new pleated filter cartridge with a new prefilter on it 7 3 MASTER RESET Use the master reset only if you replace the filte...

Page 30: ...anties To contact warranty service call 1 800 567 3855 In order to qualify for a warranty claim the owner of a Venmar or vänEE whole house HEPA air purifier system must have the model and serial number along with a proof of the original purchase date In each case costs for the removal of a defective part and or unit and installation of a new or repaired one and travel costs are not covered by this...

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