AVS Duo Installation Manual
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1. STALE AIR FRESH AIR STALE AIR STALE AIR TO OUTSIDE TO BUILDING TO OUTSIDE FROM BUILDING i I 7 i pm aU iti li L A VF0017 FRESH AIR SOLO STALE AIR FRESH AIR DUO FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE FROM BUILDING FROM OUTSIDE TO BUILDING 4 2 DISTRIBUTION DEFROST AND OR FILTRATION MODE FILTERED AIR STALE AIR TO BUILDING FROM BUILDING m E SOLO STALE AIR VFo019 DUO FILTERED AIR FROM BUILDING TO BUILDING SOLO units Defrosting min Operation time min Defrosting min Operation time between each defrost cycle between each defrost cycle DUO units Defrosting min Operation time mn Defrosting min Operation time between each defrost cycle between each defrost cycle 40 Technical Data 4 3 PERFORMANCE CHARTS MopEL NUMBER SOLO 1 5 Electrical requirements 120 volts 1 3 amps Exhaust air transfer ratio 0 01 225 5 200 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE 3c External2. 27 10 0 Air How Balanci WHAT YOU NEED TO BALANCE THE UNIT Amagnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0 to 0 5 inch of water 0 to 125 Pa and 2 plastic tubes The balancing chart provided with the unit PRELIMINARY STAGES TO BALANCE THE UNIT e Seal all the unit ductwork with tape Close all windows and doors Turn off all exhaust devices such as range hood dryer and bathroom fans Make sure the balancing dampers are fully open Make sure all filters are clean if it is not the first time you balance the unit 00051 SOLO BALANCING PROCEDURE HIGH es arr flow 1 Setthe unit to high speed Make sure that the furnace blower is ON if the installation is in any way connected to the ductwork of the cold air return If not leave furnace blower OFF If the outside temperature is below 0 C 32 F mos make sure the unit is not running in defrost while balancing By waiting 10 minutes after plugging the unit in you are assured that the unit is not in a defrost cycle Disconnect the wire of the bypass damper Duo only P0010 2 Place the magnehelic gauge on a level surface and adjust it to zero D U O Exhaust air flow 3 Connect tubing from gauge to EXHAUST air flow pressure taps HIGH see diagram LA Be sure to connect the tubes to their appropriate high low fittings LOW If the gauge drops below zero reve
3. 15 6 3 1 Example 15 6 3 2 Example of a Design for a Fully Ducted System 15 6 4 Installing the Ductwork and Registers 16 6 4 1 Fully Ducted 2 2 16 6 4 2 Exhaust Ducted System Source Point Ventilation 16 6 4 3 Simplified Installation Volume Ventilation 17 6 5 Connecting the Duct to the Unit 18 6 6 Installing the Exterior 19 6 7 Connecting the Drain Solo only 20 CONTROL emen 21 EE Een A TC 21 7 2 Optional Controls 21 7 3 Other Features E IM 22 8 0 INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROLS 22 8 1 Dimensions and Specifications 22 8 2 Installation of the Main Control 22 23 8 3 Installation of the Wireless Push button and Receiver 24 8 4 Electrical Connection to Optional Controls 25 8 5 Electrical Connection to the Furnace 25 90 WIRING DIAGRAMS rrr EID Deka esa eese bela pain ridere 26 27 10 0 FLOW BALANCING 28 11 0 OVERALL VERIFICATION 2 2 2 02 0 0002000000000000
4. FURNACE INTERLOCK RELAY FURNACE FURNACE VOET TERMINAL V TERMINAL BLOCK 2 WIRES TWO WIRES COOLING SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM VE0010A VEDOJ FURNACE INTERLOCK RELAY PART 12658 25 o z z E x o gt 5 gt AL o c E gt c o 5 5 o o o Risk of electrical disconnect the unit from its power source pez usue s 00 Aegu T si 00 0 gt gt NOLLONNA Ajo ssep eq WD eo uuny eu L pue secueuucgpuo sepoo aqesidde ym Adu 3sruu pry Su L avad perdas Aapej au Jo aues 2 55419 MDOTH31NI 55 DINOHLO3T13 V81003A z er O 9 sy AVi3H your 9 IS 9 NIVW 7H09 Se TIY NI NI ozo 2
5. Y E 1 mm l 3 00004 Cut 2 sections of plastic tubing about 12 305 mm long and attach them to each drain fitting To drain 5 00011 Make water trap loop in the tube to prevent the unit from drawing unpleasant odors from the drain source Make sure this loop is situated BELOW the T as shown This will prevent water from being drawn back up into the unit in case of negative pressure Run the tube to the floor drain or to an alternative drain pipe or pail Be sure there is a slight slope for the run off 20 00008 In order to keep the drain pan intact hand tighten the 2 plastic drain fittings to the unit using the gaskets washers and nuts as shown H 00005 4 Join the 2 short sections to the T junction and main tube as shown Inside view 00012 From the inside install 2 snap bushings on top of the unit Do not punch the 2 knock out sections 7 0 Contnl Devices 7 1 MaiN CONTROLS VENTA model SUPRA model ULTIMA model INTERMITTENT INTERMITTENT ra 40 20 lo 664 OFF C CHANGE EXCHANGE 40 MIN 40 MIN OFF FILT MIN 20 MIN EXC EXC MIN MAX 38 CHANGE EXCHANGE H MIN 3 Ag 3 MAXIMUM S
6. VB0013 9010 1 5 part 43720 and 43725 Solo 2 0 part 45720 and 45725 VB0012 DUO 1 2 part amp 43710 Duo 1 4 part 43700 Duo 1 9 part 45700 Vv Rare 03309 04 01 12 Table of Contents 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 SERVIC Q 4 NEC BARCO I rr 4 1 2 Parts Ordering 5 1 3 Technical Support 5 6 UNIT TYPE amp DEFROST SETTING VS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION 7 TECHNICAL H 8 4 1 Air Distribution Normal 8 4 2 Air Distribution Defrost and or Filtration Mode 8 4 3 Performance nen natn en 9 11 4 4 DIMENSIONS 12 4 5 Controls and Link 12 4 6 Specifications 12 TYPICAL 1 13 5 1 Fully Ducted 13 5 2 Exhaust Ducted System Source Point Ventilation 13 5 3 Simplified Volume 13 INSTALLATION 14 6 1 Locating and Mounting the Unit 2 22 44 14 6 2 Planning of the Ductwork 14 6 3 Calculating the Duct Size
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9. CAUTION Do not oil the motor It is already permanently lubricated 30 13 0 Toubleshooting NOTE Be sure to unplug and inspect the unit before proceeding with these steps Start up troubleshooting Problems 1 Unit doesn t work Possible causes The circuit board may be defective You should try this Unplug the unit Disconnect the main control and the optional s contol s If need be Jump B and G terminals Plug the unit If the motor runs on high speed and the damper opens the circuit board is not defective VE0082 The damper actuator does not work The 9 pin connector may have a loose connection The damper actuator may be defective The circuit board may be defective Unplug the unit and check to make sure all the crimp connections are secured Check the damper actuator connections as well Feed 120 V directly to the damper actuator If the problem persists replace the damper actuator Replace the circuit board if the problem is not solved by the above The wall control does not work OR the indicators flash Erratic operation of the control every 8 seconds The wires may be in reverse position The wires may be broken There may be a short circuit The wire in the wall OR the wall control may be defective The circuit board may be defective Unplug the unit Wait 30 seconds Plug it back in Ensure that the color code
10. Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow 5 7 150 Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust mem Pa inwg Ls 5 cm 05 125 EE 100 25 0 1 83 175 83 176 82 175 9 50 02 79 168 80 160 78 16 75 15 0 3 15 159 15 159 15 158 10 04 71 150 71 151 6 146 wo 125 0 5 64 136 64 136 60 127 25 150 0 6 60 126 60 127 48 103 175 0 7 53 113 53 113 38 80 0 200 08 43 91 13 91 21 45 0 25 0 75 100 125 150 ENERGY PERFORMANCE Gross Air Flow L s 0 47L s 1cfm Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery Temperature Air Flow Power Efficienc Effectiveness Moisture Transfer F L s cfm watts 0 32 31 66 85 69 81 0 01 HEATING T 32 56 119 124 60 70 0 01 25 13 37 78 114 62 80 0 08 25 13 Total Recovery Efficiency 35 95 Not tested COOLING 35 55 MODEL NUMBER SOLO 2 0 Electrical requirements 120 volts 2 1 amps e Exhaust air transfer ratio 0 01 225 I I 9 9 20 ia VENTILATION PERFORMANCE 475 Exhaust l s External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow 59 150 Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust a inwg Ls Lis 156 s 1 w 100 5 01 23 12 23 23 928 50 0 2 104 219 105 223 106 225 54 75 75 03 98 8 10 21 9 70 Oo 100 0 4 89 189 91 192 91 193 2 15 05 84 17 85 1800 82 14 25 150 0 6 71 151 72 153 71 149 2
11. not properly wired The wires may be broken There may be a short circuit You should try this Remove the tab program memory of receiver and try again see Section 8 3 Use 1 4 to 1 2 wood shims to move off the surface or try different locations Low batteries Open push button casing and change batteries Refer to user manual Open push button casing and change batteries Refer to user manual Re program the memory of the receiver refer to Section 8 3 Ensure that the wires have been connected to their appropriate places see Section 8 4 Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged With the help of a multimeter check for continuity 6 The defrost cycle does not work the fresh air duct is frozen OR the fresh air distributed is very cold OR the AIR EXCHANGE light flashes ce deposits may be hindering the damper operation The damper rod or the port damper itself may be broken The damper actuator may be defective The circuit board may be defective The thermistor may be defective 14 0 References Remove the ice Inspect these parts and replace if necessary Plug in the unit and select MIN or MAX Press the door switch and see if the port damper opens If it doesn t open feed 120V directly to the damper actuator If the port damper still doesn t open replace the damper actuator Unplug the unit Unplug the defros
12. 0 13 20 29 11 1 Main Controls esee 29 iue o itunes M 30 12 0 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR 30 13 0 TROUBLESHOOTING iieri ia ario IE Eno MERE Padi 31 32 14 0 FEEFERENGDES ener Modes 32 About this Manual This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information Z 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 unit and or its components NOTE Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction 1 4 3 D DRAWING Unit shown in normal position 10 Service contd 1 2 PARTS ORDERING CHART No Description SOLO 1 5 SOLO 2 0 DUO 1 2 A 43720 A 45720 43710 B 43725 B 45725 Double Collar Port 42 02257 02257 02257 Damper 1 kit 12454 12454 12454 Damper Rod kit 13037 13037 13037 Electronic Board amp spacers kit 13038 13038 13039 Thermistor kit 12895 12895 12895 00886 2 00886 2 00886 2 00886 2 00601 4 00601 4 00601 4 00601 4 Damper Actuator Assembly 13734 13734 13734 13734 Basic Filter 03308 03308 03308 03308 Blower Assembly 12908 12912 12909 12911 Square Damper kit 13033 13033 13033 13033 Top Wheel 02238 02238 02238 02239 Motor 1
13. 0 175 0 7 64 136 65 138 44 94 nodis 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 Gross Air Flow L s 0 47L s 1cfm ENERGY PERFORMANCE Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery Temperature Air Flow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer C F Lis cfm watts 0 32 56 119 124 60 10 0 01 HEATING 0 32 86 182 197 53 62 0 01 25 13 37 78 114 62 80 0 08 25 13 Total Recovery Efficiency 35 95 40 Technical Data 4 3 PERFORMANCE CHARTS MopEL NUMBER DUO 1 2 Electrical requirements 120 volts 1 4 amps o Exhaust air transfer ratio 0 01 9 225 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE 8 200 External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow 5 a Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust 50 150 Pa Ls cim 2 7 Pa Ls Ls Ls 125 25 0 1 62 131 62 133 64 137 100 50 02 59 125 60 17 6 130 8 4 75 0 3 58 123 58 124 58 123 9 100 04 54 114 55 116 55 117 50 125 0 5 51 108 52 110 50 107 150 046 45 5 45 90 47 9 25 175 0 7 39 83 39 84 40 85 0 200 04 31 6 31 66 9 6 ui 0 2 50 75 100 125 150 vw Gross Air Flow L s 0 47L s 1cfm ENERGY PERFORMANCE Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery Temperature Air Flow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer C F L s cfm watts 0 32 32 68 108 11 87 0 6
14. 0 minute and three times for a NOTE To stop activation push one more time 60 minute operation 60 MINUTE CRANK TIMER 3 Supra or Ultima wall controls Air exchange Activate the timer 5 2 light goSs ON h Results expected NOTE To stop activation push one more time 1 Motor speed high for up to 60 minutes 2 Supra or Ultima wall controls Air exchange indicator light goes ON DEHUMIDISTAT Turn dial to the maximum clock wise position 20 Result expected 1 Motor speed changes to high 12 0 Maintenance Z WARNING Risk of electrical shocks Before performing any maintenance or servicing always disconnect the unit from its power source VC0017 Review with the user the steps required for the regular maintenance of her his ventilation system These steps are described in detail in the user manual FOUR TIMES A YEAR Inspect the intake hood and clean if needed Clean the filters Clean the interior of the cabinet and clean the door Clean the condensation tray and inspect the drain tubing SOLO only ONCE A YEAR Clean the recovery module core or thermal wheel Clean the blades of the blower wheels if needed Warn the user of the necessity to rebalance the system following a major house renovation or following the installation of any extra registers Make sure the user understands how to use the main control as described in the user manual
15. 1 HEATING 0 32 56 119 156 71 81 0 56 0 32 25 13 51 108 189 66 82 0 69 25 13 Total Recovery Efficiency 35 95 3l 66 103 15 COOLING 35 95 55 117 151 69 MopEL NUMBER DUO 1 4 o Electrical requirements 120 volts 1 4 amps B Exhaust air transfer ratio 0 02 EM B 0 59 200 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE 5 Ws o 175 a Exhaust External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow 50 Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust 2 150 l Pa inwg Lis cfm 15 cfm 15 cfm v 125 5 01 69 15 70 148 78 165 LS 100 50 02 65 137 66 10 7 153 zs 75 03 60 127 61 129 65 138 100 04 57 120 58 123 60 127 50 125 05 49 14 50 106 49 104 EN 150 045 43 91 44 933 42 g 2 29 175 0 7 30 64 31 66 31 66 0 200 0 8 22 46 22 47 23 49 T 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 Gross Air Flow L s 0 47L s 1cfm ENERGY PERFORMANCE Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery Temperature Air Flow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer F L s cfm watts 0 32 32 68 110 10 80 0 79 0 32 47 100 164 65 74 0 67 HEATING 0 32 5 121 172 64 72 0 60 25 13 29 61 120 64 79 0 65 25 13 Total Recovery Efficiency 35 95 31 66 104 69 COOLING 35 95 57 121 168 61 10 4 0 Technical Data con 4 3 PERFORMANCE CHARTS NUMBER DUO 1 9 Electrical requirements 120 volts 2 2 amps Exhaust a
16. 102 mm 0 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 14 6 0 Installation conta 6 3 CALCULATING THE SIZE Use the table below to ensure that the ducts you intend to install will be carrying air flows at_or under the recommended values Avoid installing ducts that will have to carry air flows near the maximum values and never install a duct if its air flow exceeds the maximum value end Duct Recommended Maximum 2 Diameter Air Flow Air Flow 570 70 102 main branch 670 140 35 Vs 127 110 52 1 5 120 57 V s 204 180 85 306 m h 185 8715 314 270 cfm 127 459 87203 mm 645 mih VI0003 NOTE Examples 6 2 1 and 6 2 2 use imperial measures The same calculation applies to metric measures figure 7 6 3 1 Example of calculation Problem My installation requires two exhaust registers one for the kitchen one for the bathroom will connect these registers to a main duct which will connect to the unit high speed performance value of 140 cfm What size of duct should use for the main exhaust duct and for the t
17. 2109 12157 12109 12157 Bottom Wheel 02240 02240 02239 02240 Door Ass y including 151017 13346 13346 13346 13346 Door Latches keeper 00887 2 00887 2 00887 2 00887 2 amp Screws 00601 4 00601 4 00601 4 00601 4 Label 03328 03328 03328 03328 Hinge Ass y kit 13036 13036 13036 13036 Pleated Optional Filter 03316 03316 03316 03316 Charcoal Optional Filter 03315 03315 03315 03315 Electronic Optional Filter 03314 03314 03314 03314 Thermal Wheel N A N A 13045 13045 A 03322 A 03322 N A N A B 03311 B 03311 Balancing Double Collar Port 02256 02256 02256 02256 Balancing Damper 02253 02253 02253 02253 Snap Bushing DP 750 03324 2 03324 2 03324 2 03324 2 amp O Ring 03310 4 03310 4 03310 4 03310 4 Drain Connector kit 03203 03203 N A N A Door Switch SPST E69 10A 01825 01825 01825 01825 Door Latches amp screws COIN Recovery Core Please take note that parts not listed are not available those parts require assembly knowledge that only manufacturer can guarantee TO ORDER PARTS Contact your local distributor 1 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE For assistance call on weekdays 8 30 AM to 5 00 PM Eastern Standard Time NOTE Do not call this number for ordering parts Canada amp USA 1 800 649 0372 toll free These are the two most common methods used to evaluate the ventilation needs of a hous
18. O0065 24 80 Installation oft 8 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL CONTROLS K RECEIVER A N O COM N C WIRELESS PUSH BUTTONS MAIN PC BOARD 01O 0 cO HUMIDITY PUSH BUTTON SWITCHES CONTROL OR WITCHES MAXIMUM VE0085A CRANK TIMER 199 uos me 8 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE WARNING For a furnace connected to cooling system On some older thermostats energizing the R and G terminals at the furnace has the effect of energizing Y at the thermostat and thereby turning on the cooling system If you identify this type of thermostat you must use the alternate furnace interlock wiring An additional control relay will then have to be installed Standard furnace interlock wiring Alternate furnace interlock wiring Unit Control Module THERMOSTAT 9 PIN AMP PLUG G TERMINALS THERMOSTAT 4 WIRES TERMINAL FOUR _ HRV CONTROL CONNECTOR WIRES gt 282050000 E qo Gu TWO WIRES a 1 i heating only q F IOCOLYRGB heating only wiring O O nuts L 94 I RED GRAY BROWN A GREEN 1 INC NO Tas BLUE EM
19. PEED MAXIMUM SPEED HUMIDITY CONTROL HUMIDITY CONTROL CONTR LE D HUMIDIT CONTR LE D HUMIDIT VITESSE MAXIMALE VITESSE MAXIMALE gt gt CHANGE EXCHANGE 3 CBE E A Ep 39 38 MODELS ULTIMA Off Position Intermittent Exchange 40 min OFF 20 min ON Low Speed Continuous Exchange High Speed Continuous Exchange Intermittent Filtration 40 min filtration 20 min exchange Low Speed Continuous Filtration High Speed Continuous Filtration Mode Indicator Air Exchange Indicator Maximum Speed Humidity Control Indicator Flashing Maintenance Indicator x KKK KKK Sliding Button Push Button SWITCHES INDICATORS MODELS 7 2 OPTIONAL CONTROLS 20 40 60 MINUTE PUSH BUTTON TIMER This remote illuminated switch is typically installed in bathrooms kitchen and laundry room to provide 20 40 or 60 minutes of high speed ventilation at the push of a button 20 MINUTE WIRELESS PUSH BUTTON TIMER This remote control provides 20 minutes of high speed ventilation There is no need for electrical connection between the transmitter and the receiver The push button timer can be installed in any room in the house This type of push button switch is easy to intall It is powered from two 3 volt lithium batteries with an expected battery life of up to 3 years 60 MINUTE CRANK TIMER This
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21. cting the ducts to these ports fresh air distribution port and stale air exhaust port as shown on figure 13 VJ 0007 figure 13 18 6 0 Installation contd 6 6 INSTALLING THE EXTERIOR Hoops Choose an appropriate location for installing the exterior hoods e aminimum distance of 6 feet 1 8 m between the hoods to avoid cross contamination aminimum distance of 18 inches 457 mm from the ground Make sure the intake hood is at least 6 feet 1 8 m away from any of the following dryer exhaust high efficiency furnace vent central vacuum vent gas meter exhaust gas barbecue grill exhaust from a combustion source e garbage bin and any other source of contamination Refer to figure 14 for connecting the insulated duct to the hoods Place the FRESH AIR INTAKE sticker provided in the installation kit on corresponding hood An Anti Gust Intake Hood should be installed in regions where a lot of snow is expected to fall 679 111 152 Exhaust _ hood Intake E X hood VN AWS 9 18 727 N KS 457 mm U LE 6 gt it 1 8 m 457 mm 18 Optional duct 457 mm location Tape and duct tie VD0028 figure 14 19 6 0 Installation CONNECTING THE DRAIN 010 Inside view VO0010 To install the drain fittings punch the 2 knock out sections located at the bottom of the unit
22. d wires have been connected to their appropriate places Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged With the help of a multimeter check for continuity Jump B and G BLACK and GREEN If unit switches to high speed remove the wall control and test it right beside the unit using another shorter wire If the wall control works there change the wire If it doesn t change the wall control If the unit does not switch to high speed replace the circuit board The dehumidistat does not work OR the 20 40 60 min push button timer does not work OR its indicator light does not Stay on The dehumidistat or push button may be defective Jump the OL and OC terminals If the unit switches to high speed remove the dehumidistat or push button and test it right beside the unit using another shorter wire If it works there change the wire If it doesn t change the dehumidistat or the push button OL oc OS CS OSEE e E E 31 13 0 Troubleshooting cor Problems Possible causes Plastic tab on batteries has not been removed from push button 5 20 min wireless push button timer doesn t work Poor location for push button and or receiver Light indicator flashes while activating the push button Push button batteries are dead Push button not properly programmed in receiver or the switch on the back of the push button is not at instant position Receiver
23. e CSA F326 and Canadian Building Code High speed 10 cfm per room 20 cfm for the master bedroom and the basement Low speed 40 6096 of high speed ASHRAE Standard 62 2001 0 35 air change per hour Refer to ventilation code of your area to determine which method to use Example Second floor Bedroom 2 Master Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom 1 79 1320 ft Main floor Living room Family room Basement Basement VH0021A 1320 ft Kitchen Dining room 1320 ft CSA F326 ASHRAE Standard 62 1989 Kitchen 10 cfm Volume of basement 10560 ft Dining room 10 cfm Volume of main floor 10560 ft Living room 10 cfm Volume of second floor 10560 ft family room 10 cfm Master bedroom 20 cfm Total volume 31680 ft Bedroom 1 10 cfm x 0 35 Bedroom 2 10 cfm 5 gt n 1 1090 60 min h Bathroom 1 10 cfm Bathroom 2 10 cfm Bathroom 3 10 cfm Laundry room 10 cfm Basement 20 cfm Total 150 cfm Total 185 eunjsioui sseoxe juejioduu 010 H LOOONA jes eud ABayeys 150 jou 45 5 Aue ong 10 ojos 9 3NOZ H 99 3 pue 6 uoioeg 01 10226 195
24. er or a fireplace 6 4 1 Fully Ducted System as illustrated in Section 5 1 Stale air exhaust ductwork Install registers in areas where contaminants are produced kitchen bathrooms laundry room etc e Install registers 6 to 12 inches 152 to 305 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install them in the ceiling e Install the kitchen register at least 4 feet 1 2 m from the range f possible measure the velocity of the air flowing through the registers If the velocity is higher than 400 ft min 122 m min then the register type is too small Replace with a larger one Fresh air distribution ductwork Install registers in bedrooms dining room living room and basement e Install registers either in the ceiling or high on the walls with air flow directed towards the ceiling The cooler air will then cross the upper part of the room and mix with room air before descending to occupant level e must be floor installed direct the air flow up the wall 6 4 2 Exhaust Ducted System Source Point Ventilation as illustrated in Section 5 2 Stale air exhaust ductwork same as for Fully Ducted System described on point 6 4 1 Fresh air distribution Z WARNING When performing duct connection to the furnace installation must be done in accordance with all applicable codes and standards Please refer to your local building code CAUTION When performing duct connection to the furnace suppl
25. figure 21 10 Snap the push button onto bracket e 3 11 Do the overall verification as described in Section 11 2 figure 21 PROGRAMMING MEMORY CHECKING MEMORY 1 Pressandrelease the 1 Press and hold the program button for about program button two seconds until indicator lights then release 2 Program indicator will see drawing below light for 3 seconds if there is room in memory for another push button 32 push 0065 buttons max 2 Count the number of indicator blinks This is the total number of push buttons programmed NOTE Do not continue to press button or memory will be erased DELAYED NOTE The switch on stant ERASING MEMORY the back of each push button must be set at INSTANT position 1 Press the program button and continue to hold it through the count of the push buttons 0066 2 Continue to hold the button after the count until the indicator blinks one more time about five seconds after the count 3 Within 3 seconds press the push button Indicator will flash as signal is received 3 All push buttons programmed into memory will be 4 Repeat the above three steps for each additional push button NOTE The receiver can memorize each push button more than once To prevent duplication of entries program each push button into receiver only once VC
26. fter delivery Use checklist included with the unit to ensure that no parts are missing 6 1 LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE UNIT 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 e 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 e 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 VD0037 Hang the unit with the 4 chains and springs provided see figures 4 and 5 CAUTION Make sure the unit is level with a 1 8 3 mm tilt backwards see figure 6 VD0039A figure 6 6 2 PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK a Follow the instructions in Section 6 3 next page to determine the appropriate duct diameters for your system b Keepit simple Plan for a minimum number of bends and joints Keep the length of insulated duct to a minimum Do not use wall cavities as ducts Do not use branch lines smaller than 4
27. h button timer Interface for the Perfect 60 minute crank timer Climate Comfort Center Dehumidistat Honeywell control W8900 4 6 SPECIFICATIONS Solo 1 5 Solo 2 0 Weight 1165 32 kg 73 Ibs 33 kg 79 lbs 36 kg 75 165 34 kg 77 165 35 Port Diameter 6 152 6 152mm 6 152mm 6 152mm 6 152 mm 1 2 12 mm 1 2 12 mm N A nstallation Chains springs and hooks provided with the unit Motor Speed High and low speed factory set optional increased or decreased low speed Electrical supply 120 V 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz Power 150 watts 240 watts 160 watts 160 watts 250 watts Consumption 12 Installations may vary according to the model number and the position normal or reverse in which the unit is installed There are three 3 common installation methods 5 1 Futty DUCTED SYSTEM Primarily for homes with radiant hot water or electric baseboard heating See figure 1 Moist stale air is exhausted from the high humidity areas in the home such as bathrooms kitchen and laundry room Fresh air is supplied to bedrooms and principal living areas The use of bathroom fans and a range hood is suggested to exhaust stale air Homes with more than one level require at least one exhaust register at the highest level 2 for details figure 1 5 2 EXHAUST DUCTED SYSTEM SOURCE POINT VENTILATION For homes wit
28. h forced air heating See figure 2 Moist stale air is exhausted from the high humidity areas in the home such as bathrooms kitchen and laundry room Fresh air is supplied to the cold air return or the supply duct of the furnace The use of bathroom fans and a range hood is suggested to exhaust stale air Homes with more than one level require at least one exhaust register at the highest level NOTE For this type of installation it is not essential that the furnace blower runs when the unit is in operation but we recommend it 5 3 SIMPLIFIED VOLUME VENTILATION For homes with forced air heating See figure 3 Fresh air and exhaust air flow through the furnace ducts which simplifies the installation The use of bathroom fans and a range hood is suggested to exhaust stale air NOTE For this type of installation the furnace blower should be running when the unit is in operation figure 3 13 6 0 Installation 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 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 Ifthe unit was damaged during shipping contact your local distributor Claim must be made within 24 hours a
29. ir transfer ratio 0 01 225 A 95 805 200 Supply VENTILATION PERFORMANCE n Q 175 sd External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow 22 V s Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust DT 199 Pa inwg Ls Lis cm 125 25 97 206 98 208 10 233 1 50 0 2 95 202 96 204 106 224 c 75 15 0 3 89 189 90 191 100 211 100 0 4 85 180 86 182 94 199 B 50 125 0 5 80 169 81 171 89 189 ool 25 150 0 6 74 157 75 159 81 173 175 0 7 65 138 66 139 73 156 Lu 0 200 045 56 119 57 120 59 015 LUE 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 225 0 9 34 71 34 72 26 56 Gross Air Flow L s 0 47L s 1cfm ENERGY PERFORMANCE Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery Temperature Air Flow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer C F L s cfm watts 0 32 56 119 156 71 81 0 56 HEATING 0 32 84 178 230 65 72 0 46 0 32 25 13 51 108 189 66 82 0 69 25 13 Total Recovery Efficiency COOLING E 9 55 17 151 69 11 4 0 Technical Data cont 44 DIMENSIONS 6 152 mm 1 4 768 17 1 8 eae mm O 16 1 2 O 419 mm VK0029 4 5 CONTROLS AND LINK OPTIONS Main controls Optional controls Link options Venta 20 40 60 minute Furnace interlock Supra push button timer used with forced Ultima 20 minute wireless air systems pus
30. n Volume Ventilation as illustrated in Section 5 3 Z WARNING When performing duct connection to the furnace installation must be done in accordance with all applicable codes and standards Please refer to your local building code CAUTION When performing duct connection to the furnace ducts Method 1 these ducts must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the ERV HRV Also the supply duct must be a steel duct with a backdraft damper If there is no backdraft damper it is mandatory that the ERV HRV must always be running when the furnace is in operation to prevent the risk of overheating the ERV HRV There are two methods figures 11 and 12 for connecting the unit to the furnace Method 1 return supply Method 2 return return Steel duct with backdraft damper minimum 3 45 44 09 m A B not less than 10 3 1 m figure 11 figure 12 Stale air intake Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than 10 feet 3 1 m from the furnace Connect this opening to the stale air intake port on the HRV ERV as shown Fresh air distribution same instructions as for Method 1 or Method 2 Section 6 4 2 CAUTION If using Method 2 make sure the furnace blower operation is synchronized with the unit operation See Section 8 5 For Method 2 return return make sure there is a distance of at least 3 feet 0 9 m between the 2 connections to the furnace NOTE For Method 1 it i
31. narios to be tested switch to Set the slider Set dehumidistat dial to maximum counterclockwise Results expected fan speed damper motor off closed maximum clockwise motor off closed maximum counterclockwise maximum clockwise maximum counterclockwise maximum clockwise low speed open high speed open high speed open high speed open CHANGE AIR EXCHANGE SUPRA 8 different control scenarios to be tested Results expected Exchange speed E indicator indicator CHANGE A EXCHANGE INTERMITTENT Set dehumidistat dial to Set air supply Fan control to speed MAX off maximum counterclockwise off off maximum clockwise off min maximum counterclockwise low on min maximum clockwise high on max maximum counterclockwise high on max maximum clockwise high on off 40 min off 40 min low 20 min on 20 min high on MAXIMUM SPEED HUMIDITY CONTROL CONTROLE D HUMIDIT VITESSE MAXIMALE intermittent maximum counterclockwise intermittent maximum clockwise The dampers are closed when ULTIMA 14 different control scenarios to be tested the exchange indicator is off Results expected Set air supply Set dehumidistat Fan Exchange Max speed TES contr
32. ng to Sections 8 3 and 8 4 9 Do the appropriate connection to the furnace if applicable by 18 FPES referring to Section 8 5 10 NOTE If you are in a cold region zone A or B as defined in Section 3 0 set up extended defrost by removing jumper JU1F on the main circuit board inside the electrical compartment see Section 9 0 11 Plug in the unit and do the overall verification of the system as described in Section 11 0 23 8 0 Installation ofthe 8 3 INSTALLATION OF THE WIRELESS PUSH BUTTON AND RECEIVER INSTRUCTIONS 1 Determine the location of the receiver illustrated in figure 19 Important Mount receiver as high as possible for best radio range Don t mount the receiver or push button directly on metal concrete or near metal studs This can decrease radio VC0062 range by shielding the signal Keep the receiver away from motors fans and other electrical devices that may cause interference and reduce radio range 2 Use screws to attach the mounting bracket see figure 20 3 Snap the receiver onto the bracket see figure 20 4 Pull the antenna straight 5 Connect the wires referring to Section 8 4 6 Remove the plastic tab on the push button 7 Program the memory of the receiver for each push button see Programming Memory below 8 Determine the location of the push button e 9 Use the screws to attach the push button mounting bracket see
33. nstall more than one main control per unit INSTRUCTIONS 1 Determine the location of the control The wall control must be installed in a central location on the main floor Typical locations for these controls are kitchen main hallways and family room 2 Remove the button s and the cover plate of the control VC0026 Supra or Ultima 22 80 Installation of the C 8 2 INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN CONTROL CONT D 3 Install the control 60 inches 1 5 m from the floor and leave a free space of at least 2 inches 5 cm to the right of the control to allow user to slide out the control instructions 2 Use the template provided in the control box to position the wire hole and the screw holes Use the screws and the plastic m anchors provided in the installation kit to secure the control See figure 15 60 1 5 m VD0025 figure 15 4 Connect the wires to the main control See figure 16 VD0026 5 Make sure the instruction pull out is in the occupant s language If not turn it to the other side See figure 17 6 Re install the cover plate and the buttons VC0061 7 Connect the wires to their corresponding position inside the electrical compartment Make sure the connections of the unit and of the wall control correspond exactly See figure 18 8 Connect the optional controls if applicable by referri
34. ol to dial to speed indicator indicator aai ML A B 4 TI 5 e JUO VITESSE MAXIMALE max red light maximum counterclockwise high off max red light maximum clockwise high on intermittent off 40 min off 40 min green light low 20 on 20 min intermittent green light intermittent pus e 5 5 J the exchange indicator is off maximum counterclockwise on 20 min off 40 min maximum counterclockwise low 120 gh 40 min intermittent red light maximum counterclockwise 29 11 0 Overall Venfic atior 11 2 OPTIONAL CONTROLS First turn OFF the main control device before checking the remote optional controls 20 40 60 MINUTE PUSH BUTTON TIMER 20 MINUTE WIRELESS PUSH BUTTON TIMER Activate the push button Within Activate the push button 2 seconds push one time for 20 minutes two times for 40 minutes or three times for a 60 minute activation Results expected vectes 1 Indicator light goes ON while activating the push button Results expected 2 Motor speed high for 20 1 Motor speed high for 20 MinMEs 40 60 minutes 3 Supra or Ultima wall con NIS trols Air exchange indicator 2 Indicator light ON M ndicator light goes light goes ON id and flashes every 5 seconds one time to indicate a 20 minute operation two times for a 4
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36. rse the tubing connections NOTE It is suggested to start with the exhaust air flow reading 0 1 because the exhaust has typically more restriction than the fresh air especially in cases of fully ducted installations or source point ventilation Place the magnehelic gauge upright and level Record equivalent AIR FLOW of the reading according to the balancing chart 011 4 Move tubing to FRESH air flow pressure taps see diagram Adjust the fresh air balancing damper until the fresh air flow is approximately the same as the EXHAUST air flow If fresh air flow is less than exhaust air flow then go back and adjust the exhaust balancing damper to equal the fresh air flow 5 Secure both dampers in place with tape or with a fastening screw 6 Write the required air flow information on a label and stick it near the unit for future reference date maximum speed air flows your name phone number and business address Connect the wire of the bypass damper Duo only NOTE The unit is considered balanced even if there is a difference of 10 cfm or 5 1 8 or 17 m h between the two air flows VD0052 28 11 0 Overall Venficatic 11 1 MAIN CONTROLS This procedure allows the installer to verify that all modes of operation are fully functional During the verification of a main control make sure that all optional remote controls are inactive VENTA 6 different control sce
37. s not essential to synchronize the furnace blower operation with the unit operation but we recommend it 17 6 0 Installation conta 6 5 CONNECTING THE DUCT TO THE UNIT Insulated flexible duct Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible duct to the ports on the unit exhaust to outside and fresh air from outside a Pull back the insulation to expose the flexible duct b Connect the interior flexible duct to the port using a duct tie c Carefully seal the connection with duct tape d Pull the insulation over the joint and tuck it between the inner and outer rings of the double collar e Pull the vapor barrier over the insulation and over the outer ring of the double collar f Apply duct tape to the joint making an airtight seal Avoid compressing the insulation when you pull the tape tightly around the joint Compressed insulation loses its R value and causes water dripping due to condensation on the exterior surface of the duct CAUTION Make sure that the vapor barrier on the insulated ducts does not tear during installation to avoid condensation within the duct a b c d e f B A 0 x PX BN VJ 0001 0002 0003 VJ 0004 VJ 0005 Rigid duct Use duct tape to connect the rigid ducts to the ports CAUTION Do not use screws to connect rigid ducts to the ports Make sure that the 2 balancing dampers are left in a fully open position before conne
38. t sensor wire see J4 on electrical diagram Section 9 0 Plug the unit back in Select MIN and make sure the unit is adjusted for low speed operation turn all dehumidistats maximum counterclockwise Wait 3 minutes The unit should switch to high speed and the damper at the fresh air intake port should close defrost mode If this doesn t happen then replace the circuit board f the defrost mode works well after having disconnected the thermistor wire above test this means the thermistor is probably defective You should replace it HVI Installation Manual for Heat Recovery Ventilators 1987 edition ASHRAE 1984 Systems Handbook chapter 11 Air Distribution Design for Small Heating and Cooling Systems MRAZE 3 Venmar Quality Assurance 32 c bus HV LISTED
39. timer allows up to 60 minutes of high speed operation to be selected from a remote location DEHUMIDISTAT This optional control helps control maximum humidity level during fall winter and spring You will find a relative humidity scale meant to reduce the window condensation problems 21 7 3 OTHER FEATURES FURNACE INTERLOCK for forced air heating system The furnace fan can be interlocked so that it will run simultaneously with the ventilation system to ensure proper distribution of fresh air throughout the house The Perfect Climate Comfort Center With the help of an interface the operation of your ventilation system can be controlled by The Perfect Climate Comfort Center Honeywell control W8900 PERMANENT MEMORY Our electronic controls have a default memory feature in the event of a power outage Even the date of the last service reminder is maintained as a convenience to the homeowner CONTROL UPGRADES All controls can be used on any unit so a Venta control can be upgraded to a Supra or an Ultima in the future 80 Installation of the 8 1 DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAIN CONTROLS 13 35 Voltage 12 volts DC 5 127 mm gt Dimensions 5 5 x 1 3 8 p Ain 127 mm x 127 mm x 35 mm 3 3 N FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 8 2 INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN CONTROL VENTA SUPRA amp ULTIMA CAUTION Never i
40. wo end branches leading to the registers See figure 7 Solution Simplified method For a more detailed method of calculating duct size refer to the ASHRAE or HRAI HANDBOOK Main duct Table above indicates 6 duct recommended air flow 120 cfm maximum air flow 180 cfm The high speed air flow of 140 cfm is close enough to the recommended value 120 and far enough away from the maximum value 180 Therefore a 6 0 duct or larger is an appropriate choice for the main exhaust duct End branches Each end branch will have to transport an air flow of 70 cfm 140 divided by 2 Table above indicates 5 O duct recommended air flow 75 cfm maximum air flow 110 cfm high speed air flow of 70 cfm is close enough to the recommended value 75 and far enough away from the maximum value 110 Therefore 5 0 duct or larger is an appropriate choice for the 2 end branches NOTE A 470 duct would have been too small because the maximum acceptable value for a 470 duct is 60 cfm 6 3 2 Example of a design for a fully ducted system for a unit having a high speed performance of 222 cfm See figure 8 129 cfm eo 93 cfm VI0004 6 138 7 0 222 70 222 figure 8 15 6 0 Installation conta 6 4 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS Z WARNING Never install a stale air exhaust register in a room where there is a combustion device such as a gas furnace a gas water heat
41. y duct this duct must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the ERV HRV Also use a steel duct with a backdraft damper If there is no backdraft damper it is mandatory that the ERV HRV must always be running when the furnace is in operation to prevent the risk of overheating the ERV HRV There are two methods for connecting the unit to the furnace Steel duct with Method 1 supply side connection backdraft damper Cut an opening into the furnace supply duct at least 18 inches 0 5 m from the furnace Connect this opening to the fresh air distribution port of the HRV ERV use steel duct see figure 9 Make sure that the HRV ERV duct forms an elbow inside the furnace ductwork If desired interlock synchronize the furnace blower operation with the HRV ERV operation See Section 8 5 Method 2 return side connection Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than 10 feet 3 1m from the furnace A B Connect this opening to the fresh air distribution port of the HRV ERV see figure 10 NOTE For Method 2 it is not essential that the furnace blower runs when the unit is in operation but we recommend it If desired synchronize the furnace blower operation with the HRV ERV operation see Section 8 5 gt es A B not less than 10 3 1 m 16 figure 10 VD0108 lt 6 0 6 4 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS 6 4 3 Simplified installatio
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