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BR SERIES ERV Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual BR70 BR130 BR70 shown BR130 shown...
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BR-Series WARNING WARNING RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY. OBSERVE ALL There is no known safe level of cigarette smoke. Any venti- lation system may provide noticeable improvement in spaces CODES AND THE FOLLOWING: where cigarettes are smoked, but it cannon be expected to 1.
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Record information as shown below. In the unlikely event that factory assistance is ever required, this information will be needed. Locate the RenewAire unit label, to be found outside of the appliance. Record the model and serial numbers below. NOTE: This page NOTE: This information is for purposes of identifying the specific air handling appliance.
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(with Duct Collars) 18 1/8" Minimum Service Area LEFT VIEW FRONT VIEW RIGHT VIEW Specifications may be subject to change without notice. Model: BR70 Specifications may be subject Drawing Type: Unit Dimension Version: JUN18 to change without notice. RENEWAIRE.COM 1.800.627.4499 1.800.627.4499...
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Electric duct heater - RH series (1-5 kW); Total qty. 2, MERV 8, spun-polyester media: designed for indoor ductwork installation only renewaire.com/specifications 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 1" Note: Indirect Gas-Fired Duct Furnace is not available on the BR130.
TABLE OF CONTENTS BR-Series 1.0 OVERVIEW 1.1 DEFINITIONS .......................8 1.2 DESCRIPTION ......................8 1.2.1 Purpose of an ERV System ......................8 1.2.2 When Should You Use Your ERV ....................8 1.2.3 Using an ERV with Air-Conditioning .................... 8 1.2.4 Controlling Excess Humidity During Cold Weather ............... 8 2.0 UNIT PLACEMENT 2.1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN .....................8 2.2 LOCATION OF THE UNIT ..................9...
OVERVIEW BR-Series 1.0 OVERVIEW 1.1 DEFINITIONS Energy Exchange System: Blower/Motor: Cross flow fixed-plate enthalpic energy A single high efficiency PSC motor directly exchange core: engineered, proprietary drives two centrifugal blowers for quiet NOTE: This unit is resin-media composite. Moderates both operation.
4" AIR STREAM ARE LOCATED ON DOOR EA (TW) OF UNIT. pressure then the EV Series of products by RenewAire is recommended. for residential applications FA (DH) 3. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT 2 1/8" TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
OA = Outside Air into unit SA = Supply Air to inside EA = Exhaust Air to outside FA = Fresh Air to inside FIGURE 2.4.0 BOTTOM-HUNG LENGTHWISE www.renewaire.com (800) 627- 4499 support@renewaire.com FIGURE 2.4.1 BOTTOM-HUNG CROSSWISE www.renewaire.com (800) 627- 4499 support@renewaire.com...
INSTALLATION BR-Series 3.0 INSTALLATION 3.1 MOUNTING THE UNIT 3.1.1 Mounting the Unit on Ducting The unit can be mounted on a return duct in various orientations. It can be attached to the bottom of the return duct in lengthwise or crosswise orientation. It can be attached to the side of the return duct.
INSTALLATION BR-Series 3.3 INSIDE DUCTWORK SYSTEM (FOR WALL MOUNTED UNITS ONLY) COLLECT STALE AIR FROM THE HOUSE Locate stale air return grilles (RA) in rooms where moisture and odors are generated: stale air returns (which pick up stale household air to be exhausted) should be located in bathrooms and the kitchen.
INSTALLATION BR-Series 3.4 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS WARNING AUTOMATIC PROPORTIONAL RUNTIME CONTROL DANGER OF ELECTRICAL All installations include a Primary Operating Control on the unit to ensure appropriate SHOCK WHEN SERVICING operation of the system. The control terminal on the unit must be connected to the furnace/ AN INSTALLED UNIT.
1/8" tek screws (provided). in Figure 4.2.0 below. NOTE: Drilling through the case while the unit is running may cause metal shards to be drawn into the unit. FIGURE 4.2.0 DAMPER INSTALLATION www.renewaire.com (800) 627- 4499 support@renewaire.com www.renewaire.com (800) 627- 4499 support@renewaire.com 1.800.627.4499...
In some facilities a slight EA (DH) positive or negative pressure in the building is Pressure Ports desired. RenewAire ERVs (4) Typ. can generally operate with FIGURE 4.4.0 AIRFLOW DIAGRAM BR-SERIES a flow imbalance of up to 20% without significant DIFFERENTIAL STATIC ACROSS CORE DSP VS.
6. Re-install door, and fasten cam latches. carefully. The primary contact for replacement filters for your RenewAire unit is the installing contractor. As an alternative, you may wish to produce your own filters. Please follow these instructions: NOTE: The filters should be re- Filters may be cut from a sheet or roll of ¾"–1"...
Unit Information page in the front of this manual. The person you speak with at the factory will need that information to properly identify the unit. To contact RenewAire Customer Service: Call 800-627-4499 Email: RenewAireSupport@RenewAire.com...
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BR-Series T H I S P A G E I S I N T E N T I O N A L LY L E F T B L A N K . THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 1.800.627.4499...
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About RenewAire For over 30 years, RenewAire has been a pioneer in enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ) in commercial and residential buildings of every size. This is achieved while maximizing sustainability through our fifth-generation, static-plate, enthalpic-core Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) that optimize energy efficiency, lower capital costs via load reduction and decrease operational expenses by minimizing equipment needs, resulting in significant energy savings.
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