Lifebreath 350DCS Operation And Installation Manual
Lifebreath 350DCS Operation And Installation Manual

Lifebreath 350DCS Operation And Installation Manual

Commercial double core heat recovery system

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prevents unwanted use of the dehumidistat when outdoor temperatures exceed 15°C (59°F).
Installation and wiring to be in accordance
with CEC, NEC and local electrical codes.
Important: Read and save these instructions.
Operation and Installation Manual
Commercial Double Core
Heat Recovery System
New Auto Dehumidistat Function
INSTALLER: Leave this manual for the homeowner
Model
350DCS
69-350DCS
072020

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  • Page 1 Operation and Installation Manual Commercial Double Core Heat Recovery System Model 350DCS New Auto Dehumidistat Function prevents unwanted use of the dehumidistat when outdoor temperatures exceed 15°C (59°F). INSTALLER: Leave this manual for the homeowner Installation and wiring to be in accordance with CEC, NEC and local electrical codes.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CAUTION Specifications - Model 350DCS .........3 Before installation, careful consideration must be given this system will Glossary operate if connected to any other piece of Controlling Your HRV ............5 mechanical equipment, i.e. forced Selecting the Mode of Operation That's Right For You ..6...
  • Page 3 CSA and UL standards 99-DET01 Lifebreath 20/40/60 Minute Timer - Initiates High speed Ventilation for 20, 40 or 60 minutes. 3 wire connection. 99-DET02 Lifebreath WIRELESS 20/40/60 Minute Timer - Initiates High speed Ventilation for 20, 40 or 60 minutes.
  • Page 4: Glossary

    Glossary DEFROST MODE - to ensure reliable operation during STANDBY MODE - the HRV is powered/energized and cold weather, the HRV will automatically cycle through its waiting for fan operation to be initiated. For example, the defrost mode as needed. HRV is set a Continuous Ventilation Operational Mode at Speed 0.
  • Page 5: Selecting The Mode Of Operation That's Right For You

    Selecting the Mode of Operation that’s Right for You The modes of operation and speeds are used to adjust your indoor ventilation rate. Experiment with the ventilation levels in your home to evaluate the ideal amount of ventilation to suit your home and personal preferences. Operational modes available to you will depend on the main control that is installed.
  • Page 6: Included Lifebreath Digital Control

    Included Lifebreath Digital Control - Part #99-DXPL02 Key Features: Instruction Card 5 speed fan setting  Standby setting (fan speed 0)  Electronic Dehumidistat  20/40/60 HIGH speed override button  ON/OFF Compatible with 99-DET02 Wireless Timers  Button Easy to read backlit LCD screen ...
  • Page 7: Optional Lifebreath Ventilation Controls

    Optional Lifebreath Ventilation Control - Part #99-BC02 Key Features: 2 speed fan setting (LOW / HIGH)  Humidity Standby setting (fan OFF)  Setting Electronic Dehumidistat  Compatible with 99-DET02 Wireless Timers  Slim-line design  Fan Speed Connect to 3 wire 20 gauge low voltage wire ...
  • Page 8 Optional Lifebreath Ventilation Control - Part #99-BC03 Key Features: Continuous LOW fan speed operation  Humidity Electronic Dehumidistat  Setting 3 modes of operation:  20/40 Mode Ventilation Indicator • Recirculation • Recirculation 20/40 mode Mode Indicator • LOW Fan Speed Compatible with 99-DET02 Wireless Timers ...
  • Page 9: How The Dehumidistat Works

    Optional Lifebreath Ventilation Control - Part #99-BC04 Key Features: 2 speed fan setting (LOW / HIGH)  Standby setting (fan OFF)  20/40 Mode 20/40 mode  Indicator Light Compatible with 99-DET02 Wireless Timers  Slim-line design  Fan Speed...
  • Page 10: Optional Lifebreath Dehumidistat

    Optional Lifebreath Dehumidistat - Part #99-DH01 Key Features • The Dehumidistat measures the indoor humidity level and Instruction card will initiate high speed ventilation when the moisture level in the building exceeds the set point on the control. • Once the humidity in the building is reduced, the HRV will revert back to its previous setting.
  • Page 11: Installation Of The Main Control

    Installation of the Main Control The Lifebreath Digital Control 99-DXPL02 is to be surface mounted onto a wall and the Lifebreath Ventilation Controls 99-BC02, 99-BC03 and 99-BC04 may either be installed onto a flush mounted electrical switch box or surface mounted onto a wall.
  • Page 12 Installation of Optional Main Control - Part #99-DH01 ATTENTION The Lifebreath Dehumidistat may be installed onto a flush mounted 2" x 4" electrical switch box or it may be Pay special attention not to damage the Contact surface mounted onto a wall.
  • Page 13: Optional Wireless Timers

    Optional Lifebreath Wireless Timer - Part #99-DET02 timer will override operational mode (regardless of the settings) initiate HIGH speed ATTENTION Ventilation. Upon completion of the timer cycle, the HRV will return to your selected operational mode and speed The Wireless Timers and Repeaters must be setting.
  • Page 14 Attach the Face Plate to the Back Plate (Figure A). Removable Backplate Overview of Lifebreath Wireless 20/40/60 Minute Timer Initiates HIGH speed Ventilation for 20, 40 or 60 minutes. The 20/40/60 minute Status Lights indicate HIGH speed operation. Wireless Timers have an estimated range of 40' with no obstructions. To 20/40/60 increase the range of a Wireless Timer a 99-RX02 Repeater may be used.
  • Page 15 NOTE: Wireless Repeaters cannot be used in a network to extend the range of another Wireless Repeater. Optional Lifebreath 20/40/60 Minute Timer - Part #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 speed override cycle.
  • Page 16: Interlocking The Hrv To An Airhandler/Furnace Blower

    Installation of Mechanical Timers Part # 99-101 The Mechanical timer is a 2 wire "dry contact" timer. A jumper wire must be connected between ON and RED. Connect the 2 timers wires to ON and HI. Refer to illustration. 2 wire timers require a jumper wire between ON and RED on the terminal Connect...
  • Page 17: Location Of The Hrv For Mounting

    Operating the HRV without a Main Control and Adding Dry Contact Controls A jumper must be in place between 2 (ON) The HRV must have a Jumper in and 3 (RED) on the Terminal Block to place between 2 (ON) and 3 (RED) activate the HRV for timers and/or dry Terminal Block...
  • Page 18: The Ductwork System

    The Ductwork System A properly designed ducting system will allow the ducting one size larger than the metal equivalent. HRV to operate at its maximum efficiency. (Air flow Use flexible duct connectors at the HRV to will be restricted by undersized ducting, use of too avoid noise transmission.
  • Page 19: Stale Air Return System

    Stale Air Return System The stale air return system is used to draw air from Many commercial activities produce air contaminants the points in the building where the worst air quality in the form of dusts, fumes, mists, vapors problems occur. Balancing dampers and/or adjustable gases.
  • Page 20: The Integrated Hvac System

    The Integrated HVAC System The HRV has become an integral component of the exhaust from the space, the air to be exhausted may HVAC system. Figure A shows an HRV unit providing be taken directly from the return air plenum to the fresh air directly to the return air plenum of a rooftop HRV as it is drawn back to the air handler.
  • Page 21: Drain Connection

    Drain Connection Drain Connection 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. CAUTION The HRV and all condensate lines must DRAIN HOSE PLUMBING installed space where...
  • Page 22: Balancing The Hrv

    Pitot Tube Air Flow Balancing - Commercial It is necessary to have balanced air flows in an HRV. The volume of air For general balancing it is sufficient to move the pitot tube around brought in from the outside must equal the volume of air exhausted by in the duct and take an average or typical reading.
  • Page 23: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Servicing your HRV on a regular schedule will result When removing the core, the location it is removed from should be noted. in optimum operating efficiencies and prolonged life of the equipment. The core is removed by carefully pulling the core outward from the unit, sliding it evenly along its “H numerous applications...
  • Page 24 Service and Maintenance Filters Duct Work Open front service door to access the filters located in It is a good idea to inspect ducting, outside both supply and exhaust air streams. Note to remove weatherhoods (wall caps), and grilles for blockage and install filters, it may be easier to first remove and dirt buildup, at least every six months.
  • Page 25: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram Model 350DCS...
  • Page 26: Warranty

    AIRIA® MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, EXCEPT FOR THOSE THAT ARE SET FORTH HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO LIFEBREATH® COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. AIRIA’S COMPLETE LIABILITY AND THE OWNER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY BEING LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ON THE TERMS STATED HEREIN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
  • Page 27 69-350DCS T 1-855-247-4200 F 1-800-494-4185 info@lifebreath.com 072020...

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