Fantech SER200 Installation Manual

Fantech SER200 Installation Manual

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SER200
Energy Recovery Ventilators
Your ventilation system should be installed in conformance with the appropriate provincial/state requirements or, in the
absence of such requirements, with the current edition of the National Building Code, and / or ASHRAE's "Good Engineering
Practices".
United States
10048 Industrial Blvd., Lenexa, KS, 66215
Tel.: 800.747.1762 • Fax: 800.487.9915
Canada
50 Kanalflakt Way, Bouctouche, NB, E4S 3M5
Tel.: 800.565.3548 • Fax: 877.747.8116
Fantech reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of its products' features, designs,
components and specifications to maintain their technological leadership position.
Please visit our website www.fantech.net for more detailed technical information.
Installation Manual
Item #: 427787
Rev Date: 2018-11-30

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  • Page 1 50 Kanalflakt Way, Bouctouche, NB, E4S 3M5 Tel.: 800.565.3548 • Fax: 877.747.8116 Fantech reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of its products’ features, designs, components and specifications to maintain their technological leadership position.
  • Page 2 Note Warning/ Information Technical Practical tip Important information note PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For residential use only Before installation careful consideration must be given to how this system will operate if connected to any other piece of mechanical equipment, i.e. a forced air furnace or air handler operating at a higher static pressure.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS DETERMINING YOUR AIRFLOW REQUIREMENT ........... . . 4 INSTALLATION EXAMPLES Fully dedicated system .
  • Page 4: Determining Your Airflow Requirement

    DETERMINING YOUR AIRFLOW REQUIREMENT Room Count Method Room classification Number of rooms CFM (L/s) CFM Required Master bedroom x 10 L/s (20 CFM) if yes add 10 L/s (20 CFM) Basement yes or no if no = 0 Bedrooms x 5 L/s (10 CFM) Living room x 5 L/s (10 CFM) Others...
  • Page 5: Installation Examples

    INSTALLATION EXAMPLES Suggested installation for: Example only – duct configuration may differ depending on the model. • Hydronic baseboard • Infloor heating FULLY DEDICATED SYSTEM • Electric baseboard BEST FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION • Mini split heat pump Benefits: Provides the best Stale air is drawn from key areas of the home requiring local exhaust fresh air distribution in the (bathroom, kitchen, laundry room).
  • Page 6: Partially Dedicated System

    Figure 1 return air duct that closes when the ERV is not operating. See wiring diagram (figure 1). You may also choose to use a Fantech ERV that uses a recirculation defrost that incorpo- *Transformer and Damper motor not included...
  • Page 7: Simplified Installation

    Figure 1 return air duct that closes when the ERV is not operating. See wiring diagram (figure 1). You may also choose to use a Fantech ERV that uses a recirculation defrost that incorpo- *Transformer and Damper motor not included...
  • Page 8: Exterior Ducting Installation

    EXTERIOR DUCTING INSTALLATION WEATHERHOOD LOCATION OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER • Decide where your intake and exhaust hoods will be located. 36" (1m) 36” (1m) Locating the Intake Weatherhood • Should be located upstream (if there are prevailing winds) from the 3' (900mm) exhaust outlet.
  • Page 9: Interior Ducting Installation

    INTERIOR DUCTING INSTALLATION • To maximize airflow through the ductwork system, all ducts should be kept short and have as few bends or elbows as possible. • 45º elbows are preferable to 90º. • Use “Y“ ducts instead of “T” ducts whenever possible. •...
  • Page 10: Erv Installation

    ERV INSTALLATION LOCATION The ERV must be located in a conditioned space where it will be possible to conveniently service the unit. Typically the ERV would be located in the mechanical room or an area close to the outside wall where the weatherhoods will be mounted.
  • Page 11: Start Up Procedure

    INSTALLING DRAIN LINE Through normal operation and during its defrost mode, the ERV may produce some condensation. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or be taken away by a condensate pump. The ERV and all condensate lines must be installed in a space where the temperature is maintained above the freezing point. A “P”...
  • Page 12 Airflow balancing (Cont'd) Adjusting airflows A damper is integrated into the Fresh Air to Building collar and on to the Stale Air to Outside. This damper replaces the installation of a separate damper into the Fresh Air to Building and on to the Stale Air to Outside ducting line.
  • Page 13: Low Voltage Control Systems

    Low Voltage Control Systems * Please see instruction manuals for individual controls for proper wiring and set up of control systems. CENTRAL CONTROLS These control options can only be used individually Ensure that unit is not CONTROLS FEATURES CONNECT TO plugged when connecting ECO-Touch®...
  • Page 14: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM HIGH...
  • Page 15 WIRING DIAGRAM (CONT'D) WIRING DIAGRAM TO Standard Accessory Control Contact Standard Furnace Interlock Wiring FURNACE THERMOSTAT TERMINALS FOUR WIRE TWO WIRE heating only FOR A FURNACE CONNECTION TO A COOLING SYSTEM: On some newer furnaces and older FURNACE thermostats, energizing the R and 24-VOLT TERMINAL BLOCK G terminal at the furnace has the...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Causes Solutions Air is too dry Dehumidistat control is set too low Increase the desired level of humidity. Change ventilation mode from continuous mode to standby. ERV out of balance Have contractor balance ERV airflows Air is too humid Dehumidistat control is set too high Reduce the desired level of humidity.
  • Page 17: Erv Maintenance Chart

    Lines beginning of the warranty period. Vacuum the Inside of the Annually • The fans found in all Fantech ERVs Unit require no lubrication, and are factory balanced to prevent vibration and Clean and Un-block Annually promote silent operation.
  • Page 18: Erv Core Washing Instruction

    ERV core washing instructions For proper maintenance of your energy recovery core please follow these instructions Remove both filters by sliding them out. Remove the core from the unit. With one of your core's air inlets facing down, place it in a large sink, bathtub, or shower.
  • Page 19: Parts List

    PARTS LIST SER200 BOM # Description (99226) Kit, Repl, Motor, R2E220 40323 Filter, 2x R-200 (11.5 x 15) Rep. Kit 40327 Energy Recovery Cell 12” x 12” x 15” 427789 Capacitors 10uF 410040 Kit,PCB Replacement,Board,AC 422677 Door Switch 410867 Auto-Transformer...
  • Page 20 Fantech reserves the right to make technical changes. For updated documentation please refer to www.fantech.net Fantech®...

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