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- Page 1 MAX Series Installation Guide 69-MAX-Install 050615...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Drain Connection ........................10 Drain Connection 65MAX......................11 Grilles ............................12 Grille Fittings ..........................13 Lifebreath Weatherhood......................14 Weatherhood Requirements ...................... 15 Main Control Installation ......................16 Mechanical Timers Installation ....................17 Installation and Operation 20/40/60 Minute Timers: 99-DET01 and 99-20M01 ......18 Installer Selectable High Speed Settings.................. -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Notes
Pre-Installation Notes Read this notice before installing unit: Note Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Attention Do not apply electrical power to the unit until after the completion of the installation (including installation of low voltage control wiring). -
Page 4: Simplified Installation (Return/Return Method)
Simplified Installation (Return/Return Method) Installation Notes The HRV must be balanced. Unit should be balanced on high speed with the furnace blower on. It is mandatory that the furnace blower run continuously or HRV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower. The duct configuration may change depending on the ... -
Page 5: Partially Dedicated System
Partially Dedicated System Installation Notes The HRV must be balanced. Unit should be balanced on high speed with the furnace blower on. It is recommended that the furnace blower run continuously or HRV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower. -
Page 6: Fully Dedicated System
Fully Dedicated System Installation Notes The HRV must be balanced. When balancing, all external exhaust systems should be turned off (i.e.: range hood, dryer exhaust, bathroom vents). All exhausting appliances should have their own make-up air, as this is not an intended use of the HRV system. The duct configuration may change depending on the ... -
Page 7: Optional Duct Configuration For Models: 195Dcs, 195Ecm, And 300Dcs
Optional duct configuration for models: 195DCS, 195ECM, and 300DCS Ducting configuration results in recirculating defrost. Duct Configuration: Spring Loaded Standard "Tee" Backdraft Outdoors Fitting Damper Stale Air From House To Outside Recycled Air to From Outside House (defrost mode only) HRV in Defrost Mode NOTE: DIP switch 2 set to "ON"... -
Page 8: Mounting The 65Max
Mounting the 65MAX: 1. Begin by locating the four mounting tabs on the left and right sides of the unit, at the front and back. Four Mounting 2. Using a flat / pan head screwdriver, bend Points out the four tabs to approximately 45 3. -
Page 9: Hanging Straps
Hanging Straps Installation Notes Use 4 screws and 4 washers (not provided) to attach the hanging straps to the floor joists. The washer must be wider than the eyelet of the grommet on the hanging strap. The hanging straps are designed to reduce the possibility of noise, resonance and harmonics. Step 3: Hook the bottom grommets of the Step 1: Insert the screws and washers straps through the “S”... -
Page 10: Drain Connection
Drain Connection (all units except 65MAX) Installation Notes The HRV cabinet has pre-punched holes for the drain (see below). The HRV may produce some condensation during a defrost cycle. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or be taken away by a condensate pump. 1. -
Page 11: Drain Connection 65Max
Drain Connection for 65MAX Installation Notes The HRV cabinet has pre-punched holes for the drain (see below). The HRV may produce some condensation during a defrost cycle. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or be taken away by a condensate pump. Ensure that the washer has a foam gasket on the bottom of the head. -
Page 12: Grilles
The Lifebreath Kitchen Grille (part# 99-10-002 6 in x 10 in) Removable Filter The Lifebreath Kitchen Grille includes a removable grease filter. Most building codes require that kitchen grilles are equipped with washable filters. The Lifebreath TechGrille The TechGrille is a round, fully adjustable grille which provides quiet air distribution. -
Page 13: Grille Fittings
Grille Fittings Stack Head Elbow (part # 99-WF4 / 99WF6) Rough-in Metal Fitting Use this rough-in fitting before the drywall is installed. This (part # 99-RIMF 4/5/6/8) fitting is ideal for running ducting through 2 x 4 (min.) Use this rough-in fitting before the drywall is studded walls. -
Page 14: Lifebreath Weatherhood
Exterior wall Dual Hood Part 99-190 With the Lifebreath Dual Hood, only one 6 in hole is required in the exterior wall to complete two connections: fresh air intake and stale air exhaust. Attention/Caution Contact your local building authority before installation of the Dual Hood to verify compliance with ... -
Page 15: Weatherhood Requirements
Weatherhood Requirements At least 6 ft (2 m) should separate the intake and exhaust hood. At least 18 in (457 mm) above the ground, or above the depth of expected snow accumulation. At least 3 ft (1 m) from the corner of the building. ... -
Page 16: Main Control Installation
Main Control Installation The Lifestyle MAX Digital Control 99-DXPL01 or optional Lifestyle MAX Programmable Control 99-LS01 may be installed onto a flush mounted electrical switch box or it may be surface mounted onto a wall. Only one master control should be installed to a ventilation system (the face plate on this illustration may not be exactly the same as yours). -
Page 17: Mechanical Timers Installation
Mechanical Timers Installation 99-101 The Mechanical Timer is a 2 wire “dry 2 wire timers require a jumper wire between contact” timer. A jumper wire must ON and RED on the be connected between 2 (ON) and terminal 3 (RED). Connect the 2 timer wires Connect the 2 block wires from the... -
Page 18: Installation And Operation 20/40/60 Minute Timers: 99-Det01 And 99-20M01
The circuit board on this unit has adjustable DIP switches for the selection of speeds Hi1, Hi2 or Hi3. The factory setting is Hi3. Refer to the specification page found online at; www.lifebreath.com for the airflow rates on Hi1, Hi2 and Hi3. -
Page 19: Dimensional Model Diagrams - 95/100/155 Models
Dimensional Drawing for 95 Model Stale Fresh Air To Air From Outside Outside Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) is recommended for Blower servicing unit. Round duct connections are 5 in (127 mm) Removable and oval collars use 6 in Heat Recovery (152 mm) connections. -
Page 20: Dimensional Model Diagrams - 195/300/205 Models
Dimensional Drawing for 195/300 Models Removable Heat 14 3/4 in (375 mm) Metal Clasps Recovery Core Filter Motor Note: Front Stale Stale clearance of 25 in Air From Air To (635 mm) is Inside Outside recommended for servicing unit. Fresh Fresh Outside ports, 6 in Air From... -
Page 21: Dimensional Model Diagrams - 65Max Models
Dim ensional Drawing for 65MAX Model Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) is recommended for servicing unit. All ducts use 4 in (102 mm) round collars, balancing dampers are located in all air streams. 17 7/8" (454 mm) Front View Top View... -
Page 22: Balancing The Airflows
When sampling an airflow, various DUCT attachments are available for use on a magnehelic gauge or digital manometer. Airflow Consult with your Lifebreath distributor for available options such as a pitot tube, flow High pressure Pitot Tube measuring station, and an airflow measuring side probe. -
Page 23: Determining The Cfm
Determining the CFM After balancing the airflows, calculate the CFM flow rate. Example Magnehelic This example shows how to determine the airflow for a 6 in Gauge reading 0.025 in w.g. diameter duct. As shown in the illustration, the duct velocity pressure reads 0.025 in w.g. -
Page 24: Balancing The Airflows With A Pitot Tube
Balancing Preparation Prior to performing the air balancing procedure, perform the following steps: Seal the ductwork. Confirm the installation and proper operation of all the components of the HRV. Fully open the balancing dampers. Turn off all household exhaust devices (range hood, clothes dryer, bathroom fans). ... -
Page 25: Balancing The Airflows Using The Door Ports
Balancing the Airflow Using the Door Ports Door balancing ports (not on all models) are designed to be used in the conjunction with a magnehelic gauge or digital manometer to measure the stale and fresh airflows for balancing. Step 1: Prepare the airflow measuring device (i.e. magnehelic gauge or digital manometer) by connecting the hoses to the low and high pressure Balancing Ports for the 100ECM and 155 Models... -
Page 26: Airflow Reference Chart - 100 Model
Airflow Balancing Reference Chart for the 100ECM Model Note: Door port balancing on the 100ECM model requires a magnehelic gauge with a scale of 0 in to 0.5 in w.g. 0.205 Speed 5 0.210 Pressure Supply Exhaust 0.215 Drop Airflow Airflow 0.220 ("w.g.) (Pa) -
Page 27: Airflow Reference Chart - 155 Model
Airflow Balancing Reference Chart for the 155 Model Note: Door port balancing on the 155 model requires a magnehelic gauge with a scale of 0 in to 0.5 in w.g. -
Page 28: Airflow Reference Chart - 205 Model
Airflow Balancing Reference Chart for the 205 Model Note: Door port balancing on the 205 model requires a magnehelic gauge with a scale of 0 in to 1.0 in w.g. 0.890 Speed 5 0.900 Pressure Supply Exhaust 0.910 Drop Air ow Air ow 0.920 ("... -
Page 29: Airflow Reference Chart - 65Max Model
Airflow Balancing Reference Chart for the 65MAX Model Note: Door port balancing on the 65MAX model requires a magnehelic gauge with a scale of 0 in to 1.0 in w.g. Speed 5 Supply Exhaust Pressure Drop Airflow Airflow Balancing Port Locations for the 65MAX ("w.g.) (Pa) (cfm) -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Poor airflows 1/4 in (6 mm) mesh on outside Clean exterior hoods or vents hood is plugged Remove and clean filter Filters plugged Remove and clean core Core obstructed Check and open grilles ...
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