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CONSTRUCTO 1.0 HRV AND CONSTRUCTO 1.0 ERV
Model no.: 41502
(HRV with top ports)
VB0069
Model no.: 41506
(ERV with top ports)
VB0071
INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR
VENMAR AVS UNITS
!
RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
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These products earned the ENERGY STAR
meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by
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meet ENERGY STAR requirements only when used
in Canada.
Model no.: 41500
(HRV with side ports)
VB0070
Model no.: 41504
(ERV with side ports)
VB0074
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by
06010A rev. 17
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR VENMAR AVS UNITS CONSTRUCTO 1.0 HRV AND CONSTRUCTO 1.0 ERV Model no.: 41502 Model no.: 41500 (HRV with top ports) (HRV with side ports) VB0070 VB0069 Model no.: 41506 Model no.: 41504 (ERV with top ports) (ERV with side ports)
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Page 2: About This Manual
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Because of the large amount of models covered by this publication, the illustrations are typical ones. Some details of your unit may be slightly different than the ones shown. Please take note that this manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information: WARNING Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious personal injuries including possibility of death. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. T ......................... 4-5 YPICAL NSTALLATIONS ............................4 ULLY UCTED YSTEM ............................4 ENTRAL OINT ............................4 IMPLIFIED NSTALLATION ERV U .......................5 TTIC NSTALLATION FOR NITS 2. I ............................. 5-10 NSTALLATION 2.1 I .........................5 NSPECT THE ONTENT OF THE 2.2 L ...............................5 OCATING THE... -
Page 4: Typical Installations
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS Installations may vary according to the type of unit and the ports configuration (top or sides). Use the following illustrations as guidelines to help you decide on how the unit will be installed. All the units should be hung from the joists. In every case, bathroom fans and a range hood should be used to exhaust stale air. -
Page 5: Attic
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS ( ’ CONT ERV U TTIC NSTALLATION FOR NITS All 3 types of installations can be used in the attic (Fully ducted system, Central Draw Point or Simplified). The example shown below is a Simplified installation (connection to a forced air system). NOTE: To get the most of your ERV unit, the ambient temperature around the unit should be conditioned. -
Page 6: Unit Preparation
INSTALLATION ( ’ CONT ’ REPARATION CONT The door latches location can be changed from sides to front of the unit, according to the installation needs. VD0176 Latches on sides of the unit Latches in front of the unit To do so, turn the unit upside down. Open the latches an unscrew them from the unit. Install the latches on their new locations. VB0094 VO0090 VO0089... -
Page 7: Lanning Of The Ductwork
INSTALLATION ( ’ CONT LANNING OF THE UCTWORK • Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum of bends and joints. • Keep the length of insulated ducts to a minimum. • Do not ventilate crawl spaces or cold rooms. Do not attempt to recover the exhaust air from a dryer or a range hood. This would cause clogging of the filters and recovery module. - Page 8 INSTALLATION ( ’ CONT ’ NSTALLING THE UCTWORK AND EGISTERS CONT 2.6.3 S 1.3) IMPLIFIED NSTALLATION AS ILLUSTRATED IN ECTION WARNING When performing duct connections, always use approved tools and materials. Respect all corresponding laws and/or safety regulations. Please refer to your local building code. CAUTION When performing duct connections to the furnace supply duct, this duct must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the HRV/ERV.
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Page 9: Onnecting The Ducts To The
INSTALLATION ( ’ CONT ONNECTING THE UCTS TO THE Insulated flexible ducts: Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible ducts to the port of the unit (Exhaust air to outdoors and Fresh air from outdoors ports). CAUTION Make sure the balancing dampers are set to their appropriate position before connecting the ducts to the ports. See Section 2.3. VJ0042 VJ0043 VJ0041... -
Page 10: Controls
INSTALLATION ( ’ CONT NSTALLING XTERIOR OODS 6" Ø (152 XHAUST HOOD PTIONAL DUCT LOCATION NTAKE HOOD 18" Choose an appropriate location to install the exterior hoods: (457 • There must be a minimum distance of 6’ (1.8 m) 18" between the hoods to avoid cross-contamination (457 (1.8... -
Page 11: Lectrical Connection To
CONTROLS ( ’ CONT LECTRICAL ONNECTION TO PTIONAL ONTROLS For more convenience, this unit can also be controlled using an optional main wall control. 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. WARNING Always disconnect the unit before making any connections. -
Page 12: Electrical Connection To The Furnace
CONTROLS ( ’ CONT ’ LECTRICAL ONNECTION TO PTIONAL ONTROLS CONT 3.2.5 E LECTRICAL ONNECTION TO PTIONAL UXILIARY ONTROLS 20/40/60-MINUTE or 20-MINUTE DEHUMIDISTAT 60-MINUTE PUSH-BUTTON SWITCHES CRANK TIMER (5 MAXIMUM) NOTE: If an optional auxiliary wall control is activated and then, the Dehumidistat is NO C NC I OC OL Y R G B being activated, this one will override the auxiliary wall control commands. -
Page 13: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM WARNING • Risk of electric shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the unit from its power source. • This product is equipped with an overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or a short-circuit situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product and check the polarity and voltage output from the outlet. -
Page 14: Balancing The Unit
BALANCING THE UNIT To avoid balancing, the difference between stale air ducts total length and fresh air ducts total length must not exceed 50 ft. However, even if the stale air ducts and fresh air ducts lengths are almost equal, your local building codes may require balancing the unit. If the unit does not need to be balanced, shut all the pressure taps (located on the unit door) with the small plastic plugs included in the hardware kit. -
Page 15: Connecting The Drain
CONNECTING THE DRAIN ( HRV UNITS ONLY VD0181 From the inner side of the unit door, using the provided drain tube, punch out both drain VO0091 holes (A). In order to keep the drain pan intact, hand tighten the 2 plastic drain fittings to the unit door using the gaskets and nuts as shown. -
Page 16: Parts
EPAIR 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. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit does not work properly, reset the unit by unplugging it for one minute and then replug it. If it still not working properly, refer to table below. If the integrated control LED of the unit is flashing, this means the unit sensors detected a problem. See the table below to know where the problem occurs on the unit. - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ( CONT ROBLEMS OSSIBLE CAUSES OU SOULD TRY THIS The Dehumidistat • The wires may be in reverse postion. • Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to does not work OR the their appropriate places. 20-minute push button or •...