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3.2 T
M
OOLS AND
ATERIAL
Following are the tools and material needed:
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Phillips no. 2 or Robertson no. 2 screwdriver
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Small flat blade screwdriver (for wall control connection)
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Wire stripper (for wall control connection)
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Hammer and flat blade screwdriver (for plenum or supply furnace duct connection installation only, to make holes in existing
metal duct)
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Scissors or utility knife (to cut duct tape)
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Measuring tape
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Duct tape
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Tin snips or metal shear (for plenum or supply furnace duct connection installation only, to cut ductwork)
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Aluminum duct tape (for plenum connection installation only)
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Jig saw
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Caulking gun and caulking.
3.3 L
OCATING THE UNIT
Choose an appropriate location for the unit.
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Within an area of the house where the ambient temperature is kept between 50°F and 104°F.
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Away from living areas (dining room, living room, bedroom), if possible.
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So as to provide easy access to the interior of the unit, for maintenance.
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Close to an exterior wall, so as to limit the length of the insulated flexible duct to and from the unit.
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Away from hot chimneys and other fire hazards.
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Allow for a power source (standard 3-prong grounding outlet).
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FOR HRV UNITS ONLY: Close to a drain. If no drain is close by, use a pail to collect
run-off.
Hang the unit with the four hooks, chains and springs provided. See illustration at right.
Make sure the unit is level.
3.4 P
LANNING OF THE
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Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum of bends and joints.
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Keep the length of insulated ducts to a minimum.
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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.
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If the house has two floors or more, be sure to plan for at least one exhaust register on the highest lived-in level.
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CAUTION
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