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aldes InspirAIR H95-TRG Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Meets Standards:
C22.2 no 113 and UL 1812
INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
InspirAIR™ Home
STANDARD RESIDENTIAL
HEAT & ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS
FOR MODELS:
H95-TRG • H110-TF • H150-TRG • H190-TRG
E110-TF • E150-TRG • E190-TRG
TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION
Installer: Leave this manual for the homeowner
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  • Page 1 Meets Standards: C22.2 no 113 and UL 1812 INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL InspirAIR™ Home STANDARD RESIDENTIAL HEAT & ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS FOR MODELS: H95-TRG • H110-TF • H150-TRG • H190-TRG E110-TF • E150-TRG • E190-TRG TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION Installer: Leave this manual for the homeowner Model nstalling Contractor...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV TABLE OF CONTENTS HRV/ERV MODEL REFERENCE ........... 3 I.

  • Page 3: Hrv/Erv Model Reference

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV HRV/ERV MODEL REFERENCE This manual only applies to these models. Consult individual specification sheets for model- specific information. H95-TR H95-TRG** H110-TF H150-TR H150-TRG** H190-TR H190-TRG** E110-TF E150-TR E150-TRG E190-TR E190-TRG *Only models listed as equivalent older models can use this manual. Other, older models may have similar or identical names, but if they were purchased before July, 2016 they are not equivalent.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV I. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this ALDES ventilation product. To receive the full benefit of your investment, we recommend that you read and retain this operating manual for future reference. See the HRV/ERV Model Reference (Page 3) for applicable models.

  • Page 5: Ventilating With Hrv/Ervs

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV In the cooling season, the reverse occurs. Fresh outdoor air is cooled by the air-conditioned exhaust air. If the outgoing air is drier than the fresh air, the ERV will transfer moisture to the outgoing air. This process reduces the humidity load on the air conditioning system, which would otherwise result in the continuous introduction of humid summer air to the home.

  • Page 6: Precautions & Guidelines

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV III. PRECAUTIONS & GUIDELINES WARNING indicates the potential of risk of personal injury or death if not observed. CAUTION identifies an action that may damage the unit, its components, or related equipment. RECOMMENDATIONS and NOTES suggest operational modes, installation of vent hoods, interior supply and exhaust duct layouts, use of advanced features of the equipment that may result in improved economy and comfort.

  • Page 7: Ducting Configurations

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling structures, do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities. Do not use this unit with any speed controls, dehumidistats or timers other than those specifically indicated within this manual. This unit must be grounded.
  • Page 8 This system is not connected to an Air-Handling Unit (AHU) or furnace. This system is normally balanced on high speed. If Aldes patented* Zone Register Terminals (ZRT®) are used for exhaust or supply registers, balancing must be done at normal operating speed.
  • Page 9 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Partially Ducted System – Configuration Dedicated Exhaust OUTDOOR AIR Grilles in bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry INDOOR AIR EXHAUST AIR 6 ft min SUPPLY AIR HVAC SUPPLY DUCT HVAC RETURN DUCT Supply Air Ducted to HVAC Return Duct HVAC AHU *Note: Port configurations are generic and do not...
  • Page 10 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Backdraft or motorized dampers may be built into the HRV/ERV to prevent entry of outdoor air during off cycles, but they should not be installed in the duct leading to the outside. Due to these reasons, it may be preferable to avoid a direct duct connection to the return of the AHU and use an indirect approach instead.
  • Page 11 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Fully Integrated System OUTDOOR AIR INDOOR AIR EXHAUST AIR 6 ft min SUPPLY AIR 40 in. min HVAC SUPPLY DUCT HVAC RETURN DUCT HVAC AHU *Note: Port configurations are generic and do not represent specific models Fully Integrated System The fully integrated system draws stale air from the return ducting of a forced-air heating and cooling system, and supplies fresh outdoor air back into the return ducting downstream...

  • Page 12: Locating The Air Exchanger

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Locating the Air Exchanger The device must be located in a place where the temperature is always above freezing. Choose a location for the device where the ducts will be short with minimal use of elbows.

  • Page 13: Vent Hood Locations

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Vent Hood Locations (Manufacturer’s recommendation only. Also consult Local Building Code Requirement.) Wall hoods (sold separately) should be located where accumulated debris can easily be removed. Note: Please refer to Installation Instructions packaged with wall hoods. Fresh Air (Intake) Wall hoods: •...

  • Page 14: Locating The Exhaust Air Grilles Or Registers

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Aldes sells high-performance wall hoods with screens in galvanized, stainless steel, or copper. Aldes also sells specialty wall hoods with white plastic caps and built-in screens. Contact your local distributor to order. • 4” (100 mm) is P/N 22 304 •...

  • Page 15: Zone Register Terminals (Zrt ® )

    Zone Register Terminals (ZRT ® American Aldes patented* Exhaust Zone Register Terminals (ZRT®) are designed to introduce flexibility and on-demand control to central ventilation systems. Used in both large and small systems, the ZRT zonally regulates ventilation without the need for individual fans.

  • Page 16: Installation

    ASHRAE 62.2 standards recommend maintaining a relative humidity rate between 30% and 60%. The average person is comfortable between 30-50% relative humidity (RH). Aldes offers two wall controls with a dehumidistat function that will achieve further dehumidification from the HRV/ERV. High-speed ventilation will be initiated upon exceeding the dehumidistat setpoint.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Unit

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV The following are typical items (sold separately) that may be used for standard installation. Contact your local distributor to order Aldes items. » Digital Multifunction Controller (P/N 611242-FC) » Humidity Control (P/N 611224) » 20/40/60 Minute Timer (P/N 611228) »...

  • Page 18: Drain Connections (Hrv Models)

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Drain Connections (HRV Models) Regardless of mounting method, the device should be installed level to ensure that condensation (produced during a defrost cycle) drains from the unit. The water should flow into a nearby drain or bucket. CAUTION: HRV must be installed level to ensure proper condensate drainage.

  • Page 19: Interlocking The Hrv/Erv To An Air-Handler/Furnace Blower

    Master mode is the default configuration for the unit and the recommended mode when using the Aldes Mode Control (P/N 611230) or Digital Multifunction Control (P/N 611242-FC). In master mode, the HRV/ERV can be used to activate the blower in the air handling unit. This...

  • Page 20: Enabling Slave Mode

    Note: While in slave mode, the recirculation function is replaced by defaulting to the standby, or OFF, condition. Aldes controllers which have this function will continue to work in all other modes, but the recirculation mode is replaced with the standby mode.
  • Page 21 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the three screws that secure the metal control board cover. Removing the screws With the cover removed, locate the jumper pins on the control board. These are positioned just behind the motor speed dials on the front of the unit. Locating the jumper pins...

  • Page 22: Using Slave Mode

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV One of the jumpers comes from the factory offset. Moving the offset jumper to align with the other jumpers is what changes the unit from Master to Slave mode. Using your fingertips, gently pull the offset jumper away from the pins and reinstall so that it connects both pins on that row.
  • Page 23 This disables frost control, and should only be used for short periods of time, such as boosting ventilation for bathroom exhaust. To enable EvacMAX™, place a switched line between terminal connections 1 and 5. The Aldes 20/40/60 Minute Timer (P/N 611228) is recommended for controlling EvacMAX™.

  • Page 24: Field Wiring

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Field Wiring Once all the ducts are installed and the wires for the controllers are connected, the HRV/ERV may be connected to a standard 120V power outlet with ground. Unit comes with 3’ cord. Receptacle must be used. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. If further wiring is required, have a licensed electrician make all electrical connections.
  • Page 25 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV CAUTION: Turn off power to avoid risk of malfunction. To connect the Digital Multifunction Control to the HRV/ERV, follow these diagrams: Aldes Timer Output Air exchange system, green Air exchange system, red Air exchange system, COM Air exchange system, 24 VAC Back of face plate –...

  • Page 26: Installing The Humidity Control (P/N 611224)

    Repeats every 60 minutes. Executes a high-speed exchange sequence for the selected period of one, two, or four hours. When paired with the Aldes 611228 timer unit, high-speed air is exchanged during its countdown interval. Automatically controls the level of...

  • Page 27: Installing The 20/40/60 Minute Timer (P/N 611228)

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Connect each conductor to the humidistat’s wires, then to the terminal board located on the appliance’s housing. SEE THE 3 OPTIONS BELOW FOR WIRING. These wires carry a 24V current. Screw the backside of the control panel to the wall. Use the mounting screws to secure the plastic lid and button into place.

  • Page 28: Installing The Speed Control (P/N 611229) Or Mode Control (611230)

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Run a 3-conductor (INSTRUCTIONS FROM BOX SHOW 3-WIRE FOR CERTAIN MODELS AND 4-WIRE FOR OTHER MODELS?) wire through the wall until it reaches the device. Connect each conductor to the timer switch according to its respective colors. Connect the 3-conductor wire...

  • Page 29: Zrt Ventzone® Systems

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV ZRT VentZone® Systems VentZone® Systems by Aldes combine model ZRT demand-controlled zone register terminals and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) or Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) to create the most advanced home ventilation solution. Zone Register Terminals (ZRT) replace individual fans or static grilles, which control the fan so that areas are only ventilated as desired.
  • Page 30 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Getting Started Before installing your ventilator, the unit must be configured to operate in SLAVE mode (see page 20). Depending on selection, the ZRTs will be designed to operate on 120V power or 24V power provided by the ventilator itself.

  • Page 31: Measuring & Balancing Airflow

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Adding Accessories to the VentZone® System Due to the operation of the VentZone® System, most Aldes controllers cannot be utilized. If desired, the VentZone® System can be used with the Aldes Humidity Controller (P/N 611224).
  • Page 32 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Door-Port Balancing – Measuring Airflow Finish sealing the ductwork system. Make sure all the HRV/ERV components are in place and functioning properly. Prepare the pressure gauge by mounting it according to manufacturer’s instructions and zeroing the gauge. Prepare the HRV/ERV and select the operating speed.
  • Page 33 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Record the pressure measurement. 10. Refer to the reference chart on the unit that shows the pressure readings versus the corresponding supply airflows. Record this airflow. 11. Connect the tubing to the corresponding indoor air and exhaust air door ports using the diagram above.
  • Page 34 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV To Adjust SUPPLY (FAN IN) air stream: Connect the tubes like the diagram below shows, then turn the FAN IN potentiometer to the desired level. Adjust the EXHAUST (FAN OUT) air stream: Connect the tubes like the diagram below shows, then turn the FAN OUT potentiometer to the desired level.

  • Page 35: In-Duct Balancing

    Airflow station or probe in the supply and exhaust ducts to measure the average pressure, then use a conversion chart (provided by the flow station manufacturer) to convert to velocity then to airflow. Aldes supplies an Airflow Balancing Kit (sold separately).

  • Page 36: Zrt Ventzone® Balancing

    ZRT VentZone® Balancing Balancing Airflow and Adjusting Motor Speed The ZRT-2 models are equipped with Aldes Constant Airflow Regulators (CAR3®) to automatically regulate airflow from each terminal while the ventilator is on and the ZRT is unpowered. When the ZRT is powered open, the damper opens and the EvacMAX™ mode is enabled at the ventilator.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Note: The light will be solid when any accessories are attached or controlling the HRV/ERV. To avoid this, disconnect the Accessories Terminal Block. Locate the 4 ports on the door of the HRV/ERV and remove the plugs. Refer to the drawings on page 32 and connect the tubing from the pressure gauge...
  • Page 38 With door removed or lifted up, remove the filters. Follow the cleaning schedule and procedure for your unit’s filter type. See the table below to determine the filter that comes standard with your unit and what replacement filter options are available from Aldes. FILTER TYPE MERV 6...

  • Page 39: Replacement Filters

    * Filter type is standard with unit MERV 13 Equivalent † Replacement Parts Contact the factory (ALDES Canada) at 1-800-262-0916 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Technical Assistance For technical assistance, contact ALDES at 1-800-255-7749 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST ALDES Canada at 1-800-262-0916 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.

  • Page 40: Warranty

    If a part is proved defective, it will be replaced with another part or repaired according to the company’s assessment. Before returning a defective product for repair, contact Aldes customer service to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA). Send the defective part postage paid to the address...
  • Page 41 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV American ALDES Ventilation Corporation 4521 19th St. Ct. E. Suite 104 Bradenton, FL 34203 1-800-255-7749 www.aldes.us Aldes Canada 100 Rue Carter Saint-Leonard d’Aston, QC J0C 1M0 1-800-262-0916 www.aldes.ca...
  • Page 42 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV Date of Purchase ______________________________ Retailer ______________________________________ *Keep receipt as proof of purchase MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE...
  • Page 43 InspirAIR™ Home Standard Residential HRV/ERV...
  • Page 44 ©2020 American ALDES Ventilation Corporation and ©2020 ALDES Canada. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, of this document, in any form or by any means, without the express written consent of American ALDES Ventilation Corporation, is strictly prohibited. The information contained within this document is subject to change without prior written notice.

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