6.2 P
LANNING OF THE
D
UCTWORK
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6. Installation
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,
door hinges, dampers, duct collars, cabinet, etc.
•
Inspect the
interior of the unit
for damage. Ensure that the fan motor assembly, recovery module, insulation,
dampers, damper actuator and condensation tray (Solo) are all intact.
•
If the unit was damaged during shipping, contact your local distributor. (Claim must be made within 24 hours after
delivery.)
•
Use checklist included with the unit to ensure that no parts are missing.
6.1 L
OCATING AND
M
OUNTING THE
U
NIT
NOTE:
Please note that the unit can be installed in either the “normal” or “reverse” (upside down) position.
Choose an
appropriate location
for the unit:
•
Within an area of the house where the temperature is above 10°C / 50°F
(basement, attic, furnace room, laundry room, etc.).
•
Away from living areas (dining room, living room, bedroom), if possible.
•
So as to provide easy access to the interior cabinet and to the control panel on
the side of the unit.
•
Close 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.
(Solo models only.)
•
Away from hot chimneys, electrical panel and other fire hazards.
•
Allow for a power source (standard outlet).
Hang the unit with the 4 chains and springs provided (see figures 4 and 5).
VD00
3
7
VD00
38
VD00
3
9A
1/
8”
(
3
mm)
figure 4
figure 5
figure 6
CAUTION
Make sure the unit is level, with a 1/8’’ (3 mm) tilt backwards (see
figure 6).
a)
Follow the instructions in Section 6.3 next page to determine the appropriate duct diameters for your system.
b)
Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum number of bends and joints. Keep the length of insulated duct to a minimum.
c)
Do not use wall cavities as ducts. Do not use branch lines smaller than 4” Ø (102 mm Ø).
d)
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 recovery module. Use sheet metal for the kitchen exhaust duct.
e)
Be sure to plan for at least one exhaust register on the highest lived-in level of the house if it has 2 floors or more.
WARNING
When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety
glasses and gloves.
!
WARNING
!
When applicable local regulation comprises more restrictive installation and/or certification
requirements, the aforementioned requirements prevail on those of this document and the
installer agrees to conform to these at his own expenses.
