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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HRV90H AND ERV90HC
Model no.: HRV90HT Model no.: HRV90HS
(HRV with ports on top) (HRV with ports on sides)
VB0082 VB0081
Model no.: ERV90HCT Model no.: ERV90HCS
(ERV with ports on top) (ERV with ports on sides)
VB0080 VB0079
RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
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06010C rev. H
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL Because of the large amount of models covered by this publication, the illustrations are typical ones. Some details of your unit may be slightly different than the ones shown. Please take note that this manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information: ! WARNING Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious personal injuries including possibility of death. CAUTION Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, may severely damage the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 1.1 AIR DISTRIBUTION (NORMAL OPERATION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1.2 AIR DISTRIBUTION (RECIRCULATION OR DEFROST MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1.3 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. TECHNICAL DATA 1.1 AIR DISTRIBUTION (NORMAL OPERATION) HRV ERV EXHAUST AIR EXHAUST AIR FRESH AIR FRESH AIR FROM BUILDING FROM BUILDING FROM OUTSIDE FROM OUTSIDE FRESH AIR FRESH AIR EXHAUST AIR EXHAUST AIR TO BUILDING TO BUILDING TO OUTSIDE TO OUTSIDE VF0039 VF0038 1.2 AIR DISTRIBUTION (RECIRCULATION OR DEFROST MODE) HRV ERV EXHAUST AIR EXHAUST AIR FROM BUILDING FROM BUILDING FILTERED AIR FILTERED AIR TO BUILDING TO BUILDING VF0037 VF0036 Outside Temperature HRV and ERV Defrost Cycles Oper
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1. TECHNICAL DATA (CONT’D) 1.4 PERFORMANCE CHARTS 1.4.1 HRV UNITS VENTILATION PERFORMANCE ENERGY PERFORMANCE SUPPLY EXT. STATIC NET SUPPLY GROSS AIR FLOW POWER SENSIBLE APPARENT LATENT NET AIR FLOW TEMPERATURE CONSUMED RECOVERY SENSIBLE RECOVERY/MOISTURE PRESSURE AIR FLOW SUPPLY EXHAUST °C °F L/S CFM M³/H WATTS EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS TRANSFER PA IN. W. G. L/S CFM M³/H L/S CFM M³/H L/S CFM M³/H HEATING 25 .1 52 110 187 52 110 187 58 122 205 0 32 23 48 82 68 66 78 0.07 50 .2 50 106 180 50 106 18
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1. TECHNICAL DATA (CONT’D) 1.5 DIMENSIONS 1.5.1 DIMENSIONS FOR PORTS ON SIDES UNITS HRV 1 27 /16” (688 mm) 13 19 /16” (503 mm) 4” (102 mm) 9 22 /16” (574 mm) 3 12 /16” 6” 13¾” (310 mm) (152 mm) (349 mm) 2” (51 mm) VK0055A ERV 1 27 /16” (688 mm) 13 9 19 /16” (503 mm) 4” (102 mm) 22 /16” (574 mm) 3 12 /16” 6” (310 mm) (152 mm) 2” (51 mm) VK0057A 1.5.2 DIMENSIONS FOR PORTS ON TOP UNITS HRV ERV 4’’ (102 mm) 4’’ (102 mm) 13 13 19 16” 19 16” (503 mm) (503 mm) 6’’ (152 mm) 6’’ (1
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2. TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS Installations may vary according to the type of unit and the ports configuration (top or sides). Use the following illustrations as guidelines to help you decide on how the unit will be installed. All the units should be hung from the joists. In every case, bathroom fans and a range hood should be used to exhaust stale air. Also, for homes with more than one level, we recommend one exhaust register at the highest level. There are 3 installation methods: Fully ducted, Ce
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2. TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS (CONT’D) 2.4 INSTALLATION FOR ERV UNITS ONLY 2.4.1 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION The ERV units are created to meet specific requirements related to geographical locations. Take a look at the map below; the shaded area shows the limits where the ERV unit can be installed. However, there is no geographical limitation for installing an HRV unit. YELLOWKNIFE HAY RIVER WHITEHORSE FORT SMITH ANCHORAGE JUNEAU FORT MCMURRAY GRANDE PRAIRIE Prince Rupert GOOSE BAY EDMONTON JASP
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3. INSTALLATION 3.1 INSPECT THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX � Inspect the exterior of the unit for shipping damage. Ensure that there is no damage to the door, door latches, power cord, etc. A � Remove and discard the 2 transport brackets (A) and open the door. Discard the styrofoam fillers (ERV units only) and remove the hardware kit from the unit. Inspect the interior of the unit for damage. Ensure that heat or energy recovery core, core filters, insulation, dampers, etc. are all intact. VD0183 3.2 L
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3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.4 HOW TO HANG THE UNIT Hang the unit with the 4 chains, hooks and springs provided. VD0185 VD0184 CAUTION Make sure the unit is level. 3.5 PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK � 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 ha
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3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.6 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS (CONT’D) 3.6.2 CENTRAL DRAW POINT SYSTEM (AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 2.2) Stale air exhaust ductwork Same as for Fully Ducted System, described on point 3.6.1. Fresh air distribution ductwork 0 ! 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. CAUTION When performing duct connections to the furnace su
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3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.6 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS (CONT’D) 3.6.3 SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION (AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 2.3) ! 0 WARNING When performing duct connections, always use approved tools and materials. Respect all corresponding laws and/or safety regulations. Please refer to your local building code. CAUTION When performing duct connections to the furnace supply duct, this duct must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the HRV/ERV. Also, use a steel duct.
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3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.7 CONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THE UNIT Insulated flexible ducts Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible ducts to the port of the unit (Exhaust air to outside and Fresh air from outside ports). CAUTION Make sure the balancing dampers are set to their appropriate position before connecting the ducts to the ports. See Section 3.3. VJ0042 VJ0043 VJ0041 VJ0039 VJ0040 Pull back the insulation to Attach the flexible Pull the insulation Pull the vapor
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3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.8 INSTALLING THE TANDEM TRANSITION KIT (CONT’D) 3.8.1 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 tie wrap. 3. Pull the insulation over the joint. Pull the vapor barrier over the insulation. 4. Apply duct tape gently to the joint in order to make an airtight seal. See figures below. EXHAUST AIR TO OU
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3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.8 INSTALLING THE TANDEM TRANSITION KIT (CONT’D) 3.8.4 CONNECTING TANDEM TRANSITION TO THE DUAL EXTERIOR HOOD (CONT’D) XMAS TREE PIN 2. Join 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. VD0085 CAUTION The exterior backplate must be installed with the word “TOP” pointing upward. 3. Using 4 no. 8 x 1½” screws, mount the the exterior backplate to the exterior wall. Seal the outline wi
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3. INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3.9 INSTALLING 2 EXTERIOR HOODS Choose an appropriate location to install the exterior hoods: � There must be a minimum distance of 6 feet (1.8 m) between the hoods to avoid cross-contamination � There must be a minimum distance of 18 inches (457 mm) from the ground ! WARNING Make sure the intake hood is at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away (or more, as per applicable building codes or standards) from sources of contamination such as: � High efficiency furnace vent � Any exhaust
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4. CONTROLS 4.1 INTEGRATED CONTROL WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Risk of electric shock. Before performing Danger d’électrocution. Débranchez any maintenance or servicing, always toujours l’appareil avant d’entreprendre disconnect the unit from its power source. des travaux d’entretien ou de réparation. CAUTION ATTENTION Unscrew both screws to open the electrical Dévisser les deux vis pour ouvrir le compartiment compartment. To completely remove, detach électrique. Pour retirer co
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FF O Y DIT C O MI M F HU O 4. CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL WALL CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.2.1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO VT4W MAIN WALL CONTROL MAIN WALL CONTROL MAIN WALL LITE-TOUCH CONSTRUCTO and CONTROL VT4W SIMPLE-TOUCH CONSTRUCTO NO C NC I OC OL Y R G B REAR REAR VIEW VIEW OC G B Y G B VE0100A 4.2.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL AUXILIARY WALL CONTROLS HUMIDITY CONTROL 60-MINUTE 20-MINUTED LIGHTED PUSH BUTTON CRANK TIMER (5 MAXIMUM) 20% NOTE:
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UNIT TERMINAL CONNECTOR NO C NC I OC OL Y R G B UNIT TERMINAL CONNECTOR NO C NC I OC OL Y R G B FF O Y DIT C O MI M F HU O 4. CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.4 OPTIONAL AUXILIARY WALL CONTROLS OPERATION 4.4.1 20-MINUTE LIGHTED PUSH-BUTTON TIMER Set the push-button timer to ON. The fan motors will then operate at high speed for 20 minutes and the ON indicator will light up. To stop activation, push one time; the unit will then get back to previous selection. 4.4.2 60-MINUTE
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6. WIRING DIAGRAM ! WARNING Risk of electrical shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the unit from its power source. - 20 - WIRING DIAGRAM LOGIC DIAGRAM 120 V, 60Hz 120V, 60Hz FAN MOTORS SPEED SELECTION Line Neutral Line voltage factory wiring SETTING FAN SPEEDS Class 2 low voltage factory wiring 3 2 1 J10-2 HI MED J10-1 Class 2 low voltage field wiring 1 2 3 Factory shipped Low - High A1 JU1 F1 3 2 1 Low-Med select
