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(PENTACARE-V12-OWNER'S MANUAL-2019-Rev-014)
O
PERATING
M
ODES
The MINOTAIR is the only system of its kind to combine a motorized damper with two
constant airflow fans. The motorized damper can switch between two positions, which allow
the MINOTAIR to function as either an air exchanger (ventilation) or a heat pump
(recirculation). As a result, this allows for the development of various operating modes to
optimize energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
1.
A
IR
E
XCHANGER
M
ODE
(V
ENTILATION
)
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This mode controls two flows, one being fresh air and the other stale air. To
operate in this mode, the motorized damper makes a full clockwise rotation until it
is in contact with the angled walls. In this mode, the microcontroller sets the same
airflow for each fan.
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Air Exchanger Mode features include:
o
Filters air while removing pollutants from the house, and oxygenates indoor
air with fresh air from outside.
o
Dehumidifies and cools air in the summer.
o
Dehumidifies and recovers heat in the winter.
o
Can also humidify when connected to an inline humidifier.
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When to use:
o
When it is imperative to have a continuous supply of fresh air. Note that at
certain times of the year, this mode could make humidity management
difficult; air too dry in winter and too humid in summer. Moreover, this
mode could tend to ventilate beyond the ASHRAE Standard 62.2 resulting
in increased energy usage.
Figure 4
–
Air Exchanger Mode (Ventilation).
