Start-Up; General; Pre Start-Up Checklist; Special Tools Required - Greenheck ERV Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Start-Up

DANGER
Electric shock hazard. Can cause injury or death.
Before attempting to perform any service or
maintenance, turn the electrical power to unit to OFF
at disconnect switch(es). Unit may have multiple
power supplies.
WARNING
Use caution when removing access panels or other
unit components, especially while standing on a
ladder or other potentially unsteady base. Access
panels and unit components can be heavy and
serious injury may occur.
Do not operate energy recovery ventilator without
the filters and birdscreens installed. They prevent the
entry of foreign objects such as leaves, birds, etc.
CAUTION
Do not run unit during construction phase. Damage to
internal components may result and void warranty.
General Start-Up Information
Every installation requires a comprehensive start-up
to ensure proper operation of the unit. As part of that
process, the following checklist must be completed and
information recorded. Starting up the unit in accordance
with this checklist will not only ensure proper operation,
but will also provide valuable information to personnel
performing future maintenance. Should an issue arise
which requires factory assistance, this completed
document will allow unit experts to provide quicker
resolve. Qualified personnel should perform start-up to
ensure safe and proper practices are followed.
Unit Model Number _______________________________
Unit Serial Number _______________________________
Energy Wheel Date Code ___________________________
Start-Up Date _______________________________
Start-Up Personnel Name __________________________
Start-Up Company _______________________________
Phone Number _______________________________
Pre Start-Up Checklist –
completed
o Disconnect and lock-out all power switches
o Remove any foreign objects that are located in the
energy recovery unit.
o Check all fasteners, set-screws, and locking collars
on the fans, bearings, drives, motor bases and
accessories for tightness.
®
(e.g. ERV-20)
(e.g. 04C99999 or 10111000)
(e.g. 0450)
check as items are
o Rotate the fan wheels and energy recovery wheels
by hand and ensure no parts are rubbing. If rubbing
occurs, refer to Start-Up Components for more
information.
o Check the fan belt drives for proper alignment and
tension (refer to Start-Up Components for more
information).
o Filters can load up with dirt during building
construction. Replace any dirty pleated filters and
clean the aluminum mesh filters in the intake hood
(refer to Routine Maintenance).
o Verify that non-motorized dampers open and
close properly.
o Check the tightness of all factory wiring connections.
o Verify control wire gauge (refer to the Electrical
Information).
o Verify diameter seal settings on the energy recovery
wheel (refer to Start-Up Components for more
information).

SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED

• Voltage Meter (with wire probes)
• Amperage Meter
• Thermometer
• Tachometer
• Incline manometer or equivalent

Start-Up Checklist

The unit will be in operational mode during start-up.
Use necessary precautions to avoid injury. All data
must be collected while the unit is running. In order to
measure volts & amps, the control center door must be
open, and the unit energized using a crescent wrench
to turn the disconnect handle.
Check line voltage at unit disconnect
_______ L1-L2 volts
_______ L2-L3 volts
_______ L1-L3 volts
Motor Amp Draw
• Supply Fan
_______ L1 amps
_______ L2 amps
_______ L3 amps
• Energy Wheel
_______ L1 amps
_______ L2 amps
_______ L3 amps
Fan RPM
_______ Supply Fan
Correct fan rotation direction
Supply Fan
Exhaust Fan
• Exhaust Fan
______ L1 amps
______ L2 amps
______ L3 amps
______ Exhaust Fan
Yes / No
Yes / No
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