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- Page 1 ERV SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE 69-ERV-INSTALL 072717 511 McCormick Blvd. General Info/Tech Support: 1 855. 247 4200 London, ON Canada Online: N5W 4C8 www.lifebreath.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mounting the 30ERV ........................7 Hanging Straps ..........................8 Grilles ............................9 Grille Fittings ..........................10 Lifebreath Weatherhood and Weatherhood Requirements ...............11 Dual Hood ...........................12 Main Control Installation ......................13 Selecting the Ventilation Rate ....................... 14 Installation and Operation of Wireless 20/40/60 Minute Timer: 99-DET02 ........15 Installation and Pairing of Repeaters: 99-RX02 ................16... -
Page 3: Pre-Installation Notes
Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Refer to www.LIFEBREATH.com for the latest product information. The plugs found in the manual bag, must be installed at the base of the 130ERV and 130ERV-R models before the unit is operated. -
Page 4: Simplified Installation (Return/Return Method)
Simplified Installation (Return/Return Method) Installation Notes The ERV 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 ERV 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 ERV 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 ERV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower. -
Page 6: Fully Dedicated System
Fully Dedicated System Installation Notes The ERV 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 ERV system. The duct configuration may change depending on the ERV ... -
Page 7: Mounting The 30Erv
Mounting the 30ERV 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 out the four Points tabs to approximately 45 o . -
Page 8: 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. -
Page 9: 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 10: Grille Fittings
Grille Fittings Stack Head Elbow Quick Mount Fitting (part # 99-WF4 / 99WF6) Use this rough-in fitting before the drywall is installed. This (part # 99-QM6) fitting is ideal for running ducting through 2 x 4 (min.) Use this rough-in fitting before the drywall is studded walls. -
Page 11: Lifebreath Weatherhood And Weatherhood Requirements
Lifebreath Weatherhood Fixed covered weatherhoods have a built-in bird screen with a 1/4 in (6 mm) mesh to prevent foreign objects from entering the ductwork. Installation Notes The inner and outer liners of the flexible insulated duct must be clamped to the sleeve of the weatherhoods (as close to the outside as possible) and the appropriate port on the ERV. -
Page 12: Dual Hood
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. Side View 25" 21.5" SideView of Hood and Backplate 8.25"... -
Page 13: Main Control Installation
Main Control Installation The Lifebreath Digital Control 99-DXPL02 is to be surface mounted onto a wall and the Lifebreath Ventilation Control 99-BC04 may either be installed onto a flush mounted electrical switch box or 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 14: Selecting The Ventilation Rate
Recirculation modes are unavailable on some models. Note Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Refer to www.LIFEBREATH.com for the latest product information. Warning Disconnect the power from the unit before cleaning or servicing. ... -
Page 15: Installation And Operation Of Wireless 20/40/60 Minute Timer: 99-Det02
Installation and Operation of Wireless 20/40/60 Minute Timer: 99-DET02 The Timers may be installed onto a flush mounted electrical NOTE switch box or it may be surface mounted onto a wall. Multiple Timers may be installed in a ventilation system. To increase the range of a wireless Timer, a RX02 Repeater should be used. -
Page 16: Installation And Pairing Of Repeaters: 99-Rx02
Installation and Pairing of Repeaters: 99-RX02 The RX02 Repeaters are to be plugged directly into a 120V power outlet Turn on the main wall control by pressing the ON/OFF button RX02 with DXPL02 Controls: Press the left and right buttons simultaneously on the main wall control ( and RESET buttons). -
Page 17: Interlocking The Erv
Hi3. The factory setting is Hi3, which is the highest speed possible H2 will result in a lower airflow than H3, with H2 the lower of the high speeds. Refer to the specification page found online at; www.lifebreath.com for the airflow rates on Hi1, Hi2 and Hi3. Note: Low speed is not adjustable. -
Page 18: Installation And Operation Of 20/40/60 Minute Timer: 99-Det01
Installation and Operation 20/40/60 Minute Timer: 99-DET01 Operating your Lifebreath 20/40/60 Minute Fan Timer Press and release the Select Button to activate a 20, 40 or 60 minute high Status Yellow speed override cycle. The Light will illuminate and the unit will run on Lights high speed ventilation for the selected time. -
Page 19: Dimensional Model Drawings - 130Erv/130Ervr Models
Dimensional Drawing for 130ERV/130ERVR Models Stale Fresh Stale Fresh Air To Air From Air From Air To Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) Outside Outside Inside Inside is recommended for servicing unit. All ducts use 5 in (125 mm) oval collars, Recirculating balancing dampers are located on all Defrost Damper... -
Page 20: Dimensional Model Drawings - 230Erv/230Erv/30Erv Models
Dimensional Drawing for 230ERV/230ERVR Models Stale Fresh Stale Fresh Air To Air From Air From Air To Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) is Outside Outside Inside Inside Recirculating recommended for servicing unit. All ducts use Damper 6 in (152 mm) round collars, balancing (For 230ERVR dampers are located on two collars. -
Page 21: Balancing The Airflows
Digital Manometer Gauge Attachments When sampling an airflow, various attachments are available DUCT for use on a digital manometer. Consult with your Lifebreath distributor for available options such as a pitot tube, flow FLOW measuring station, and an airflow measuring probe. -
Page 22: Determining The Cfm
Determining the CFM After balancing the airflows, calculate the CFM flow rate. Example This example shows how to determine the airflow for a 6 in diameter duct. If the duct velocity pressure reads 0.025 in w.g. on the digital manometer, use the chart that came with the pitot tube to determine a duct velocity of 640 ft/min. -
Page 23: 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 ERV. Fully open the balancing dampers. Turn off all household exhaust devices (range hood, clothes dryer, bathroom fans). ... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Poor Airflows • 1/4” (6 mm) mesh on the outside hoods is plugged • clean exterior hoods or vents • filters plugged • remove and clean filter • core obstructed • remove and clean core • house grilles closed or blocked •...
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