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1. 18 9 1 OPTIONAL MAIN CONTROLS I I n a 18 9 2 OPTION ALAUXIBIARYGONTROES saku detener oa esa 18 10 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER seris ass eies 19 11 TROUBLESHOOTING pa Es Tess alus Ri 2 5 19 20 1 TECHNICAL DATA 1 1 AIR DISTRIBUTION NORMAL OPERATION 1 2 AIR DISTRIBUTION DEFROST MODE E E VF0054 EH EH vrooss 1 3 DEFROST CYCLES TABLE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE CYCLES MINUTES EXTENDED DEFROST CYCLES MINUTES OPERATION TIME BETWEEN EACH DEFROST CYCLES 30 20 15 NOTE The Duo Performance Charts are listed on the specification sheets of these units Visit our website at www venmar ca to access those documents 1 4 DIMENSIONS Hooks Location 3p 891 mm for Hanging Chains E 3074 768 mm Z I 17 438 mm gt Motorized Damper Terminal St Thermal Block B bw Location Wheel Door dil Power Cord Blower ES VK0079A 36 914 mm Assembly 1 5 SPECIFICATIONS2. nn 12 13 4 2 1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO ALTITUDE MAIN WALL CONTROL uu uu ce vada oda aaa diarai edat nied eidean 164 13 4 2 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO DECO TOUCH MAIN WALL CONTROL UU E a nnns EE EE EEE E Eidet aaa eis 13 4 2 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO LITE TOUCH CONSTRUCTO OR SIMPLE TOUCH CONSTRUCTO MAIN WALL 13 4 2 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO CONSTRUCTO MAIN WALL CONTROL ssessssccescesssseccecesseseeececcssseeeeeesensseececcecauseeeeceseaeeeeeseeesseeeeeeeeees 13 4 2 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL AUXILIARY WALL CONTROLS nn nnn nnns nnns nnne nnns nsns nne n eene ri nean EEEE EEEE 13 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE nenne nnnm nnne nen nen n nnn n nenas 14 maie 15 BALANCING THE UNIT NU UNA INIM Du MM 16 11 WHAT YOU NEED TO BALANCE THE UNIT pe Eoo dte xe ec a cau Vue ucedecnucd 16 7 2 PRELIMINARY STAGES TO BALANCE THE UNIT sess ssa sa ss sasss assai iiia rina 16 BALANCING PROCEDURE 2 55 ex tinet xoci eios ccc Eo REE REE 16 SERVICE PARTS e P G 17 mEoyizcnimmzcisdeue
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4. perddns se y jo ed L ove ve esn Tn peuioeds esf 104 SALON 7 BALANCING THE UNIT 7 1 WHAT YOU NEED TO BALANCE THE UNIT A magnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0 to 0 5 of water 0 to 125 Pa and 2 plastic tubes The balancing chart of the unit P0009 7 2 PRELIMINARY STAGES TO BALANCE THE UNIT 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 integrated balancing dampers are fully open Make sure all filters are clean if it is not the first time the unit is balanced 7 3 BALANCING PROCEDURE 1 Set the unit to high speed Make sure that the furnace air handler blower is ON if the installation is in any way connected to the cold air return ductwork If not leave furnace air handler blower OFF If the outside temperature is below 0 C 32 F 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 2 Place the magnehelic gauge on a level surface and adjust it to zero 3 Connect tubing from gauge to EXHAUST air flow pressure taps see diagram at right Be sure to connect the tubes to their appropriate high low fittings If the
5. ERV DUO 2 0 part no 47700 RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 w T 1 IT1 R E AVS 20504 nev 07 237 1 11 7 857 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Please take note that this manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information A 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 We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this manual and or the unit and we would appreciate hearing your comments on ways to better serve you Please contact us by phone at 1 800 567 3855 ABOUTTHESE UNITS LIMITATION For residential domestic installation only Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire rated construction codes and standards AWARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSON S OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING 1 Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have questions contact the manufacturer at the address telephone number listed in the warranty Before servicing or cleaning this unit disconnect
6. NOTE Examples 3 4 1 and 3 4 2 use imperial measures The same calculation applies to metric measures 3 4 1 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION Prostem 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 both end branches leading to the registers See illustration at right SoLuriox Simplified method For a more detailed method of calculating duct size refer to the ASHRAE or HRAI HANDBOOK Main duct Table above indicates a 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 away enough from the maximum value 180 Therefore a 6 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 a 5 duct Recommended air flow 75 cfm maximum air flow 110 cfm The high END BRANCHES 5 70 CFM Main BRANCH 140 VI0003 speed air flow of 70 cfm is close enough to the recommended value 75 and far away enough from the maximum value 110 Therefore a 5 duct or larger is an appropriate choice for both end branches NOTE 4 8 duct would have been too small
7. gauge drops below zero reverse the tubing connections NOTE It is suggested to start with the exhaust air flow reading 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 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 Secure both dampers in place with a fastening screw 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 Install 4 pressure taps plugs included in parts bag FRESH AIR FLOW VP0023 EXHAUST AIR FLOW NOTES 1 Use conversion chart provided with the unit to convert magnehelic gauge readings to equivalent cfm values 2 The unit is considered balanced even if there is a difference of 10 cfm or 5 I s or 17 m h between both air flows 16 8 SERVICE PARTS VL0049 DESCRIPTION ERV Duo 2 0 47700 Hinge assembly kit Damper supply port assembly Damper system actua
8. ERV Duo 1 5 ERV Duo 2 0 WEIGHT 65 LB 29 5 kg 65 LB 29 5 ka DIAMETER 6 152 6 152 INSTALLATION CHAINS AND SPRINGS PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT Motor SPEEDS HIGH AND LOW SPEED FACTORY SET OPTIONAL INCREASED LOW SPEED ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 120 V 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz Power CONSUMPTION 170 Watts 230 Watts 2 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS NOTE Installation may vary according to the model number and the position normal or reverse in wich the unit is installed There are three common installation methods 2 1 FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM 2 2 EXHAUST DUCTED SYSTEM SOURCE POINT VENTILATION For homes with forced air heating See illustration at right 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 Primarily for homes with radiant hot water or electric baseboard heating See illustration at right Moist stale is exhausted from the high humidity areas in the home such as bathrooms kitchen and laundry room See 3 5 1 air return or the supply Fresh air is supplied to for details duct of the furnace If wes bedrooms and principal living areas required bathroom fans and a range hood may be used to better If required bathroom fans and a range hood may be used to better exhaust stale d exhaust stale air Homes with more than one level require at least one exhaust Homes with more than one
9. TO CONSTRUCTO MAIN WALL CONTROL 100 MAIN WALL CONTROL LITE TOUCH CONSTRUCTO and SIMPLE TOUCH CONSTRUCTO no i do e 8 Vues vj pdoy Hera 102 4 2 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPTIONAL AUXILIARY WALL CONTROLS NOTE If an optional auxiliary wall control is activated and then the Dehumidistat is being activated this one will override the auxiliary wall control commands DEHUMIDISTAT 60 MINUTE CRANK TIMER PUSH BUTTON TIMERS nofe poor Yn oj Gennes VE0295A 13 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE A WARNING Never connect a 120 volt AC circuit to the terminals of the furnace interlock standard wiring Only use the low voltage class 2 circuit of the furnace blower control FOR A FURNACE CONNECTED TO A COOLING SYSTEM On some older thermostats energizing the and 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 STANDARD FURNACE INTERLOCK WIRING ALTERNATE FURNACE INTERLOCK WIRING 16 5 THERMOSTAT w THERMOSTAT 2 AWIRES TERMINAL FOUR m 2 WIRES m No en 15 heating only
10. as shown above FRESH AIR DISTRIBUTION Same instructions as for Method 1 or Method 2 Section 3 5 2 page 8 CAUTION If using Method 2 make sure the furnace blower operation is synchronized with the unit operation See Section 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 duct NOTE For Method 1 it is not essential to synchronize the furnace blower operation with the ERV operation but we recommend it 3 INSTALLATION 0 3 6 CONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THE UNIT CAUTION If ducts have to go through an unconditioned space e g attic always use insulated ducts INSULATED FLEXIBLE DUCTS Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible duct to the ports on the unit exhaust to outside and fresh air from outside QD Pull back the insulation to expose the flexible duct and place it over inner port ring Install good quality aluminum duct tape on flexible duct to prevent potential water leakage from duct Q Attach the flexible duct to the port using tie wrap Pull the insulation over the joint and tuck it between the inner and outer rings of the double collar Pull down the vapor barrier shaded part in illustrations below over the outer ring to cover it completely Fasten in place the vapor barrier using the port strap included in unit parts bag To do so insert one collar pin through vapor barrie
11. ea c ends 7 3 4 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION scorta peer agere cien bene oponen tea passe soos gee heads reserves ps desire Rs suc RD pcne 7 3 4 2 EXAMPLE OF A DESIGN FOR A FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM 6 eel spese iso aestu NE p ees b ad eda e durs yeso eU RR Ped 7 3 5 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND THE REGISTERS ns 8 9 9 bal EUDDEBUOTEB SYSTEM aaa 8 3 5 2 EXHAUST DUCTED SYSTEM EE ed ossi rr did 8 3 5 3 SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRMMMEEEMMMMMMEEEMMMMMEEEEMMMMMEEEEEEMMMMMMEEEMMMMMMMEEEMMMMMMEEMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMWMMMNM 9 9 0 CONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THEUNI ue utres etd Pov erate E Oe cede dese Qum 10 3 7 INSTALLING THE EXTERIOR HOODS I ns nsn 11 As CONTROLS wi C c uuass 11 13 4 1 INTEGRATED CONTROL ee 11 12 4 41 BOr SEQUENCE deret ed renean aa a uusha maaa sue teca taria Wasa Wests edit eredi ass cea as sha s kos 12 4 12 SETTING EXTENDED DEFROST de Roe Sex RR Rene ARD 12 4 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL WALL CONTROLS
12. its power source e 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 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 CAUTION Do not oil the motor It is already permanently lubricated 11 TROUBLESHOOTING If the integrated control LED of the unit is flashing this means the unit sensors detected a problem See the list below to know where on the unit the problem occurs LED flashes GREEN double blink Thermistor error unit is runnig Replace the thermistor kit LED flashes AMBER Damper error unit is OFF Go to point 10 WARNING A few diagnosis procedures may require the unit to be in operation while proceeding Open the unit door and bypass its magnetic switch by putting the door white magnet on it Be careful with moving and or live parts EE 1 The error code is The wires may be in reverse position e Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to their appropriate displayed on Altitude or places Deco Touch wall control The wires may be broken Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged Screen The wires may have a bad connection Ensure the wires are correctly
13. of the ERV see illustration at right 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 ERV operation see Section 5 VD0108 e A B Nor LESS THAN 10 3 1 m 8 3 INSTALLATION 0 3 5 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND THE REGISTERS CONT D 3 5 3 SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 2 3 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 Also the supply duct must be a metal duct It is recommended that the ERV is running when the furnace is in operation in order to prevent backdrafting inside ERV There are two methods illustrated below for connecting the unit to the furnace ducts 1 RETURN SUPPLY 2 RETURN RETURN Minimum Nor LESS SS 3 0 9 10 3 1 VD0111 Nor LESS THAN 10 3 1 VD0171 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 of the ERV
14. wheel in the unit with motor at the back of the unit and connect back its harness VD0361 Disengage thermal wheel harness from its channel VD0362 3 INSTALLATION cont p 3 3 PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK a Follow the instructions in Section 3 4 below 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 4 102 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 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 3 4 CALCULATING THE DUCT 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 DE RECOMMENDED FLow Maximum Flow 02 102 wh 5 127 187 wih G 152 306 wh Z 178 wj 469 v 8 203 260 cFM 123 1 5 442 3 380 cFM 179 Us 645
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17. LOCATION TAPE AND DUCT TIE CAULKING Refer to illustration at right for connecting the insulated duct to the hoods An Anti Gust Intake Hood should be installed in regions where a lot of snow is expected to fall WA V VD0028 L 4 CONTROLS 4 1 INTEGRATED CONTROL The units are equipped with an integrated control located on the electrical compartment Use the push button 1 to control the unit The LED 2 will then show on which mode the unit is in NOTES 1 The integrated control must be turned OFF to use an optional main control 2 If an optional auxiliary control is used if activated this auxiliary control will override the optional main control VD0278 Refer to table below to learn how to operate the unit using its integrated control PRESS ON PUSH BUTTON LED RESULTS ONCE Unit IS ON Low SPEED TWICE Unit is SPEED THREE TIMES No LIGHT Unit is OFF If a problem occurs during the unit operation its integrated control LED 2 will blink The color of the blinking light depends on the type of error detected Refer to Section 11 Troubleshooting on pages 19 and 20 for further details 11 4 CONTROLS conr p 4 1 INTEGRATED CONTROL CONT D 4 1 1 SEQUENCE The unit boot sequence is similar to a personnal computer boot sequence Each time the unit is plugged after being unplugged or after a power failure the unit w
18. Refer to the installation sheet included with the Altitude wall control for more details in programming and setting preferences Deco Touch SIMPLE TOUCH CONSTRUCTO Refer to the installation sheet included with the wall control TRA VC0117 9 2 OPTIONAL AUXILIARY CONTROLS VC0124 VC0145 First turn OFF the main control device before checking the remote optional controls 20 40 60 MINUTE PUSH BUTTON TIMER Activate the push button Within 2 seconds push once for 20 minutes twice for 40 minutes or three times for a 60 minute activation Results expected 1 Motor speed High for 20 40 or 60 minutes 2 Indicator light goes ON and flashes every 5 seconds once to indicate a 20 minute operation twice for a 40 minute and three times for a 60 minute operation NOTE To stop activation push one more time 60 MINUTE CRANK TIMER Activate the timer Result expected Motor speed High for up to 60 minutes MINUTES VC0017 18 DEHUMIDISTAT Turn dial to the maximum clockwise position 2096 Result expected Motor speed changes to high e ort MN WA Qs g VC0086 VC0143 VC0009 10 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER WARNING Risk of electric shocks Before performing any maintenance or servicing always disconnect the unit from
19. UTION To avoid prematurate clogged filters turn OFF the unit during construction or renovation Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements Be sure to duct air outside Do not intake exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceiling or into attics crawl spaces or garage Intended for residential installation only in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 90B for a unit installed in U S A or Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada for a unit installed in Canada 5 Do not run any air ducts directly above or closer than 2 ft 0 61 m to any furnace or its supply plenum boiler or other heat producing appliance If a duct has to be connected to the furnace return plenum it must be connected not closer than 9 10 3 m from this plenum connection to the furnace The ductwork is intended to be installed in compliance with all local and national codes that are applicable 7 When leaving the house for a long period of time more than two weeks a responsible person should regularly check if the unit operates adequately 8 If the ductwork passes through an unconditioned space e g attic the unit must operate continuously except when performing maintenance and or repair Also the ambient temperature of the house should never drop below 18 C 65 F ge BON eo TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TECHNICAL DATAS ERNE 4 1 17 AIR DISTR
20. because the maximum acceptable value for a 4 duct is 60 cfm 3 4 2 EXAMPLE OF A DESIGN FOR A FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM FOR A UNIT HAVING A HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE OF 222 CFM VI0004 7 2 222 222 138 3 INSTALLATION 0 3 5 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND THE REGISTERS 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 heater or a fireplace CAUTION The ductwork is intended to be installed in compliance with all local and national codes that are applicable 3 5 1 FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 2 1 STALE AIR EXHAUST DUCTWORK Install registers in areas where contaminants are produced Kitchen bathrooms laundry room etc Install registers 6 to 12 152 mm to 305 mm from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install them in the ceiling Install the kitchen register at least 4 feet 1 2 m from the range If 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 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 ro
21. connected The unit is not compatible with Refer to unit spec sheet for control compatibility Altitude wall control Constructo There is no outside NOTE Atits very start up or after a power failure it takes some minutes before temperature displayed the outside temperature appears on screen The delay duration depends on Altitude wall control on which operation mode the wall control is set The shortest delay is screen em am obtained when the wall control is set on MIN or MAX in VENT Mode Unit is on error and integrated control e Check if unit is operating LED flashes GREEN or AMBER The unit thermistor is defective Replace the unit thermistor integrated control LED flashes GREEN Altitude or The Altitude or Deco Touch wall e Reset the Altitude or Deco Touch wall BOTH DURING 8 SEC A wall control Screen control needs to be reset control by pressing simultaneously Cw alternates between on both keys for 8 second as shown oN normal display and E3 or at right Then unplug the unit for BEVIN E4 appears on screen 30 seconds Plug the unit back ALTITUDE X Deco ToucH e The Altitude or Deco Touch wall If the problem is not solved replace the Altitude or Deco Touch wall control control is defective On Altitude wall control Exterior air intake port is blocked Clean the exterior air intake port there is an important The un
22. d J8 1 and J8 2 Check for 24 VAC on J8 1 and J8 2 20
23. econds and plug the unit back Check if the damper opens If not use a mulltimeter and check for 24 VAC on J12 1 and J12 2 in electrical compartment If there is 24 replace the entire port assembly NOTE Itis normal to experience a small delay 7 8 seconds before detecting the 24VAC signal at starting up This signal will stay during 17 18 seconds before disappearing If there is no 24 check for 24 between J8 1 and J8 2 If there is 24 replace the circuit board and if there is no 24VAC change the transformer Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to their appropriate places Inspect every wire and replace any that are damaged 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 does not change the wall control Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to their appropriate laces the OL and OC terminals If the R 6 8 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 here change the wire If it doesn t veooss change the Dehumidistat or the push button Press on the integrated control push button until the unit turns on low speed the LED will light AMBER Using a multimeter check the voltage on J9 4 and J9 3 Refer to Section 6 Wiring Dia
24. gram The reading must be 120VAC Then set the unit on high speed by pressing on the integrated control push button one more time the LED will light GREEN Using a multimeter check the voltage on J9 4 and J9 2 The reading must be 120 Check also between J4 2 J4 1 the reading must be 120VAC Refer to Section 6 Wiring Diagram Check if the fuse F1 is intact If all the readings correspond to the right voltage values the circuit board is not defective If one or both readings are different change the circuit board Using a multimeter check for 120VAC for the following speeds High Speed between GREY and ORANGE wires Low Medium Speed between GREY and RED BLUE wires Refer to Section 6 Wiring Diagram Unplug the unit Check for continuity between Pin 5 on the 6 pin connector brown leads and Pin 3 of the capacitor connector Also check for continuity between Pin 4 on the 6 pin connector brown leads and Pin 1 of the capacitor connector Refer to Section 6 Wiring Diagram Open the door and ensure that the wire going to the motor is connected Check J4 motor connection on circuit board Door magnet switch is missing or not in its place see item no 11 on page 17 e Ensure JU 1 jumper 15 set on M speed refer to Section 6 Wiring Diagram Remove the ice Inspect these parts and replace if necessary See point 6 See Section 4 1 1 Boot Sequence page 12 Check voltage going to circuit boar
25. ill perform a 30 second booting sequence before starting to operate During the booting sequence the integrated control LED will light GREEN unit set in normal defrost or AMBER unit set in extended defrost for 5 seconds and then will shut off for 2 seconds After that the LED will light RED for the rest of the booting sequence During this RED light phase the unit is checking and resetting the motorized damper position Once the motorized damper position completely set the RED light turns off and the booting sequence is done NOTE No command will be taken until the unit is fully booted SETTING EXTENDED DEFROST The unit is factory set to normal defrost In cold region it may be necessary to setup extended defrost During the first 5 seconds of booting sequence while the integrated control LED is GREEN press on push button until the LED turns AMBER about 3 seconds VD0281 4 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL WALL CONTROL For more convenience this unit can also be controlled using an optional main wall control A WARNING Always disconnect the unit before making any connections Failure in disconnecting power could result in electric shock or damage to the wall control or electronic module inside the unit CAUTION Never install more than one optional main wall control per unit Make sure that the wires do not short circuit between themselves or by touching any other components on the wall control Avoid poor wiring connecti
26. it thermistor is defective Replace the unit thermistor difference between integrated control LED flashes temperature displayed GREEN and real temperature The unit damper has been blocked Check for the proper operation of the unit damper replace if necessary or broken integrated control LED flashes AMBER and unit is OFF Motor wont turn Confirm that the motor is running if not refer to point 9 Unit does not work The transformer may be defective Check for 24 VAC on J8 1 and J8 2 no LED is lit on the The circuit board may be defective e Unplug the unit Disconnect the main control integrated control and the optional s control s if need be c Nc 1 jogoufy Jump G and B terminals Plug the unit back and wait about 10 seconds If the motor runs on high speed and the damper opens the veoo97 circuit board is not defective The unit is unplugged Plug the unit The unit door is opened Close unit door A fuse is blown Inspect fuse on circuit board refer to wiring diagram F1 on page 15 Wrong control connections Try the integrated control see Section 4 1 on pages 11 and 12 19 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 The 7 The wall cea nes damper actuator does not work or rotates continuously control does not work OR its indicator flashes The Dehumidistat does not work OR the push button timer does not wor
27. k OR its indicator light does not stay on 9 The motor does not work 10 The defrost cycle does not work the fresh air duct is frozen OR the fresh air distributed is very cold The integrated control push button does work The damper actuator or the integrated damper port mechanism may be defective integrated control LED flashes AMBER and unit is OFF The circuit board or the transformer may be defective integrated control LED flashes AMBER and unit is OFF The wires may be in reverse position The wires may be broken The wire in wall OR the wall control may be defective The wires may be in reverse position The Dehumidistat or push button may be defective The circuit board may be defective The motor may be defective The motor capacitor may be defective The motor is unplugged from inside the unit The motor is unplugged from the electronic board J4 There is a problem with the door magnet switch JU 1 jumper is missing or in wrong position ce deposits may be hindering the damper operation The damper rod or the port damper itself may be broken The damper actuator or circuit board may be defective The 30 second boot sequence is not completed The circuit board may be defective The transformer may be defective Unplug the unit Disconnect the main control and the optional controls s if need be Wait 10 s
28. level require at least one exhaust register at ihe highest level er 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 VH0084 2 3 SIMPLIFIED VOLUME VENTILATION For homes with forced air heating See illustration at right 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 must be running when the unit is in operation for details VH0086 3 INSTALLATION WARNING When applicable local regulations comprise 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 WARNING When performing installation servicing or cleaning unit it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves 3 1 INSPECT THE CONTENT 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 are all intact f the unit was damaged during shipping contac
29. om air before descending to occupant level f a register must be floor installed direct the air flow up the wall 3 5 2 EXHAUST DUCTED SYSTEM AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 2 2 STALE AIR EXHAUST DUCTWORK Same as for Fully Ducted System described on point 3 5 1 above FRESH AIR DISTRIBUTION A 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 supply duct this duct must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the ERV Also use a metal duct It is recommended that the ERV is running when the furnace is in operation in order to prevent backdrafting inside ERV There are two methods for connecting the unit to the furnace 1 SUPPLY SIDE CONNECTION 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 ERV use metal duct see illustration at right Make sure that the ERV duct forms an elbow inside the furnace ductwork f desired interlock synchronize the furnace blower operation with the ERV operation see Section 5 2 RETURN SIDE CONNECTION Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than 10 feet 3 1 m from the furnace A B Connect this opening to the fresh air distribution port
30. ons To reduce electrical interference noise potential do not run wall control wiring next to control contactors or near light dimming circuits electrical motors dwelling building power or lighting wiring or power distribution panel Use the terminal connector included in the installation kit to perform the electrical connection for main and optional wall controls Check if all wires are correctly inserted in their corresponding holes in the terminal block A wire is correctly inserted when its orange receptacle is lower than another one without wire On picture at right wire A is correctly inserted but not wire B VE0272 12 4 CONTROLS 4 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL WALL CONTROL CONT D Once the wall control s connections have been made insert the terminal connector in the electrical compartment NOTE For information about the operation of the wall controls refer to the user guide 4 2 1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO ALTITUDE MAIN WALL CONTROL TERMINAL CONNECTOR LOCATION 9 VD0278 4 2 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO DECO TOUCH MAIN WALL CONTROL n T EASIEST nofe jvc Jogo Y n Jo VE0175 15020 4 2 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO LiTE TOUCH 4 2 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OR SIMPLE TOUCH CONSTRUCTO MAIN WALL CONTROL
31. power cord from electrical outlet This unit is not designed to provide combustion and or dilution air for fuel burning appliances When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities Do not use this unit with any solid state speed control device other than following main wall controls Altitude Deco Touch Lite Touch Constructo Simple Touch Constructo or Constructo and no other optional wall controls than 60 minute crank timer and or 20 40 60 minute push button timer and or Dehumidistat 6 This unit must be grounded The power supply cord has a 3 prong grounding plug for your personal safety It must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding receptacle grounded in accordance with the national electrical code and local codes and ordinances Do not remove the ground prong Do not use an extension cord 7 Donotinstall in a cooking area or connect directly to any appliances Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors 9 When performing installation servicing or cleaning these units it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves 10 Due to the weight of the unit two installers are recommended to perform installation 11 When applicable local regulations comprise 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 CA
32. r and first strap hole then insert the other collar pin through vapor barrier and center strap hole and close the loop by inserting the first collar pin in the last strap hole CAUTION Make sure the vapor barrier on the insulated ducts does not tear during installation to avoid condensation within the ducts CoLLAR PIN D VJ0091 CoLLAR PIN RIGID DUCTS To prevent potential water leakage from ducts use good quality aluminum 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 both balancing dampers are left in a fully open position before connecting the ducts to these ports Fresh air to building port and Exhaust air from building port as shown in illustration at right VJ0088 10 3 INSTALLATION cont p 3 7 INSTALLING THE EXTERIOR HOODS Choose an appropriate location for installing the exterior hoods At a minimum distance of 6 feet 1 8 m between the hoods to avoid cross contamination At 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 from any of the following Dryer exhaust high efficiency furnace vent 18 central vacuum vent 457 Gas meter exhaust gas barbecue grill Any exhaust from a combustion source Garbage bin and any other source of contamination DUCT
33. t your local distributor Claim must be made within 24 hours after delivery Wine Nut SHIPPING BRACKET NOTE Prior to install the unit remove its shipping bracket by unscrewing its wing nut and loosing its both retaining screws i Ey RETAINING Screws 3 INSTALLATION cont p 3 2 LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE UNIT NOTE Please note that these units can be installed in either the normal or reverse upside down position See below for special instructions about reverse position Choose an appropriate location for the unit Within an area of the house where the ambient temperature is kept between 10 C 50 F and 40 C 104 F Away from living areas dining room living room bedroom if possible So as to provide easy access to the interior cabinet for every three months maintenance 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 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 illustration at right CAUTION Unplug and slide the thermal wheel out of the unit Remove both thermal wheel side bars Reinstall upside down both Q Turn upside down the thermal wheel in 7 thermal wheel side bars order to place the motor on top Slide back the thermal
34. tor including no 4 thermistor kit Thermistor kit Capacitor 75 uF 6 Electronic board Transformer 8 Doublecollarport cost 9 Blower assembly including 10 square damper kit 60807 60808 and screws 00601 4 00601 4 14 Cassette for media only see no 18 and screws 00601 4 00601 4 Media 14 wheel Not shown REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIRS In order to ensure your ventilation unit remains in good working condition you must use Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only The Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety Any third party replacement part used may cause serious damage and drastically reduce the performance level of your unit which will result in premature failing Also Venmar Ventilation ULC recommends to contact a certified service depot for all replacement parts and repairs 14 9 OVERALL VERIFICATION 9 1 OPTIONAL MAIN CONTROLS This procedure allows the installer to verify that all modes of oper ation are fully functional During the verification of a main control make sure that all optional remote controls are inactive ALTITUDE At its very start up the Altitude wall control will perform a booting sequence before being ready to operate The booting sequence is done when the hour display is flashing
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