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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TECHNICAL DATA
HRV-XI 450
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ERV-XI 450
............................................................................................. 5
ERV-WI 500
............................................................................................. 7
OPERATION
Modes Of Operation ......................................................................................9
Optional Remote Controls ............................................................................. 9
INSTALLATION
.................................................................................................. 10
Mounting the Unit ....................................................................................... 10
Location & Ducting....................................................................................... 11
Examples
.......................................................................................... 14
Air Flow Balancing ...................................................................................... 16
MAINTENANCE
............................................................................................17
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
........................................................................ 18
Limited Warranty
• The HRV-XI 450 heat recovery
polypropylene core has a limited
lifetime warranty.
• The ERV-XI 450 energy recovery
enthalpy core has a limited 5 year
warranty.
• The ERV-WI 500 energy recovery
enthalpy wheel has a limited 1 year
warranty.
• The HRV-XI 450 & ERV-XI 450 has a
warranty that is limited to 5 years on
parts and 7 years on the motor & the
ERV-WI 500 has a warranty that is
limited to 1 year on parts and 7 years
on the motors each from the date of
purchase, including parts replaced
during this time period. If there is no
proof of purchase available, the date
associated with the serial number will
be used for the beginning of the
warranty period.
• The motors found in all Fantech
HRV/ERV’s require no lubrication,
and are factory balanced to prevent
vibration and promote silent
operation.
• The limited warranty covers normal
use. It does not apply to any defects,
malfunctions or failures as a result of
improper installation, abuse,
mishandling, misapplication,
fortuitous occurrence or any other
circumstances outside Fantech’s
control.
• Inappropriate installation or
maintenance may result in the
cancellation of the warranty.
• Any unauthorized work will result in
the cancellation of the warranty.
• Fantech is not responsible for any
incidental or consequential damages
incurred in the use of the ventilation
system.
• Fantech is not responsible for
providing an authorized service
centre near the purchaser or in the
general area.
• Fantech reserves the right to supply
refurbished parts as replacements.
• Transportation, removal and
installation fees are the responsibility
of the purchaser.
• The purchaser is responsible to
adhering to all codes in effect in his
area.
* This warranty is the exclusive and
only warranty in effect relative to the
ventilation system and all other
warranties either expressed or
implied are invalid.
ASHRAE Standard 62-2001 defines acceptable ventilation rates for
various applications.
Outdoor Air Requirements Examples
Application
CFM per Person
L/s per Person
Coin-operated laundry
15
8
Cafeteria, Fast Food
20
10
Bars
30
15
Conference Room
20
10
Reception Area
15
8
Beauty Shop
25
13
Classroom
15
8
Libraries
15
8
Medical
15
8
Photo Studios
15
8
Living Areas
(residential)
.35 air changes per hour but
not less than 15 cfm (7.5 L/s)
per person
Autopsy Rooms
– (0.5 cfm/Ft
2
or 2.5 L/s m
2
)
Locker Rooms
– (0.5 cfm/Ft
2
or 2.5 L/s m
2
)
* Swimming Pools
– (0.5 cfm/Ft
2
or 2.5 L/s m
2
)
Public Restrooms
(cfm/wc or cfm/urimac)
50
25
* Call factory for details 1.800.565.548
