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2. INSTALLATION (
CONT
’
D
)
2.5
P
LANNING
OF
THE
D
UCTWORK
• Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum of bends and joints.
• Keep the length of insulated ducts to a minimum.
• Do not ventilate crawl spaces or cold rooms. Do not attempt to recover the exhaust air from a dryer or a range hood. This would
cause clogging of the filters and recovery module.
• If the house has two floors or more, be sure to plan for at least one exhaust register on the highest lived-in level.
2.6 I
NSTALLING
THE
D
UCTWORK
AND
R
EGISTERS
2.6.1
F
ULLY
D
UCTED
S
YSTEM
(
AS
ILLUSTRATED
IN
S
ECTION
1.1)
Stale air exhaust ductwork:
• Install the stale air exhaust registers where the contaminants are produced: Kitchen, living room, etc. Position the registers as
far from the stairway as possible and in such a way that the air circulates in all the lived-in spaces in the house.
• If a register is installed in the kitchen, it must be located at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the range.
• Install the registers 6 to 12 inches (152 to 305 mm) from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install them in the ceiling.
Fresh air distribution ductwork:
• Install the fresh air distribution registers in bedrooms, dining rooms, living room and basement.
• Keep in mind that the fresh air registers must be located as far as possible from the stale air registers.
• Install the registers 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 air will then flow through the room and mix with room air, ensuring a continuous
renewed
airflow.)
• If a register must be floor installed, direct the airflow up the wall.
2.6.2
C
ENTRAL
D
RAW
P
OINT
S
YSTEM
(
AS
ILLUSTRATED
IN
S
ECTION
1.2)
Stale air exhaust ductwork:
Same as for Fully Ducted System, described on point 2.6.1
Fresh air distribution ductwork:
There are 2 methods for connecting the unit to the furnace/air handler:
Method 1: Supply side connection
• Cut an opening into the furnace supply duct at least 18 inches (0.5 m) from the
furnace/air
handler.
• Connect this opening to the
Fresh air to building
port of the ERV (use
steel duct
,
see figure at right).
• Make sure the ERV duct forms an elbow inside the furnace/air handler ductwork.
• If desired, interlock (synchronize) the furnace/air handler blower operation (see
Section
4).
Method 2: Return side connection
• Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than 10 feet (3.1 m) from the
furnace/air handler (A+B).
• Connect this opening to the
Fresh air to building
port of the ERV (see figure at right).
NOTE: For Method 2, it is not essential that the furnace/air handler runs when the unit
is in operation, but we recommend it. If desired, interlock (synchronize) the
furnace/air handler blower operation (see Section 4).
WARNING
Never install a stale air exhaust register in a closed room where a combustion device operates, such as a gas furnace,
a gas water heater or a fireplace.
!
CAUTION
When performing duct connections to the furnace supply duct, this duct must be sized to support the additional
airflow produced by the ERV. Also, use a steel duct.
VJ0036
S
TEEL
DUCT
M
INIMUM
18"
(0.5
M
)
B
A
VJ0035
A+B=
NOT
LESS
THAN
10' (3.1
M
)
WARNING
When performing duct connections, always use approved tools and materials. Respect all corresponding laws and
safety regulations. Please refer to your local building code.
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