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INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
InspirAIR
Compact
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HEAT & ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS
FOR MODELS:
H/E80 • H/E130
TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION
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- Page 1 HEAT & ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS FOR MODELS: H/E80 • H/E130 TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION Installer: Leave this manual for the homeowner Model nstalling Contractor Telephone / Contact Serial Number Installation Date REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE AT ALDES-NA.COM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION II. GENERAL HRV/ERV TERMINOLOGY & FUNCTION Definitions How Heat & Energy Recovery Ventilators Work Ventilating with HRV/ERVs III. PRECAUTIONS & GUIDELINES Ducting Configurations Locating the Air Exchanger Ducting Materials Connecting the Ducts Vent Hood Locations Locating the Exhaust Air Grilles or Registers Locating the Air Grilles of Diffusers Zone Register Terminals (ZRT... -
Page 3: Introduction
Multi-Unit 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. II. GENERAL HRV/ERV TERMINOLOGY AND FUNCTION... -
Page 4: Ventilating With Hrv/Ervs
How your home was built • Your personal preferences for fresh air The Aldes HRV/ERV introduces fresh air to your home while recovering energy from the air it exhausts. Specifically, an HRV/ERV that is properly installed, operated and maintained will: •... -
Page 5: Precautions & Guidelines
Multi-Unit 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 6: Ducting Configurations
Multi-Unit 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 7 (sold separately). 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 *U.S. Pat. No. 7,766,734...
- Page 8 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV for exhaust or supply registers, balancing must be done at normal operating speed. Partially Ducted System – Configuration OUTDOOR AIR EXHAUST AIR INDOOR AIR OUTDOOR AIR Separation must comply with local codes EXHAUST AIR SUPPLY AIR RETURN AIR INDOOR AIR *Note: Port configurations are generic and do not...
- Page 9 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV In a partially ducted configuration, individual exhaust grilles in bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens draw stale air. Each location with a stale air duct could also have a timer that will initiate high-speed ventilation. Fresh air is distributed by the Air-Handling Unit (AHU) of a forced-air heating or air conditioning system.
- Page 10 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV OUTDOOR AIR Separation must OUTDOOR AIR comply with local codes EXHAUST AIR INDOOR AIR SUPPLY AIR SUPPLY AIR RETURN AIR Indirect Configuration In this configuration, dedicated exhaust grilles remove stale air from bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. Fresh air is supplied to a large-volume room, such as a great room, family room, high stairway, etc.
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Page 11: Locating The Air Exchanger
Multi-Unit 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. This ensures that the system functions optimally. Ducting Materials Where ducting passes through concealed spaces (walls, ceiling-floor assemblies), the ducting should be metal to offer less resistance to airflow and permit duct cleaning. -
Page 12: Vent Hood Locations
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Vent Hood Locations (Manufacturer’s recommendation only. Also consult Local Building Code Requirement.) Wall hoods (sold separately) should be located where obstructions can easily be removed. Note: Please refer to Installation Instructions packaged with wall hoods. Fresh Air (Intake) Wall hoods: •... -
Page 13: Locating The Exhaust Air Grilles Or Registers
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Locating the Exhaust Air Grilles or Registers (in systems with dedicated exhaust ducting) The exchanger has at least one exhaust air intake register. Exhaust air registers should be placed where the humidity level is high, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. However, do not install in areas of extreme humidity such as steam showers, jacuzzi rooms, indoor pools and solariums. -
Page 14: Zone Register Terminals (Zrt ® )
Zone Register Terminals (ZRT ® 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 15: 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 several wall controls with a dehumidistat function. Please refer to the wall control user guide for detailed information. -
Page 16: Mounting The Unit
Multi-Unit 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. » Ceiling mount bracket for H/E80 (P/N 609419) » Ceiling mount bracket for H/E130 (P/N 609418) »... -
Page 17: Drain Connections (Hrv Models)
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Drain Connections (HRV Models only ERV Models do not require plumbing.) 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. -
Page 18: Configuration Options
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Extra jumper (does not connect both pins). Option is selected when jumper connects both pins on the row. Options jumper block Programs jumper block Configuration Options In order to configure the different modes on your unit, you may need to move a jumper on the unit’s printed circuit board. - Page 19 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV 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. In the next few pages, you will find how to set the jumpers to enable or disable your options. In order to configure the different modes available for the unit, you will need to move different jumpers in the Options jumper block.
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Page 20: Unit Wiring
Once confguration is complete, replace the circuit board cover and the terminal block and proceed to wiring the unit to the controls. Unit Wiring A) Unit wiring to accessories All units can be used with the following Aldes wall accessories: Accessories 611227: Electronic Humidistat with liquid crystal display 611227... - Page 21 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV With this wiring, the unit can be operated at the following settings: - Off - Low Speed Exchange - High Speed Exchange - Low Speed Recirculation (except for models H/E110-TF) - High Speed Recirculation (except for models H/E110-TF) Low and High speeds can be adjusted with FlexControl (refer to page 32).
- Page 22 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV (SWITCH) TERMINAL BLOCK 8 7 6 JUMPER Slave Mode - Enabling High Speed C) Interlocking the HRV/ERV to an Air-Handler/Furnace Blower Installations sharing ductwork with air-handling units or furnaces operate most effectively when those units are powered on to properly distribute the fresh air provided by the ventilator throughout the home.
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Page 23: Wiring To The Power Source
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV START TERMINAL BLOCK HVAC AHU 8 7 6 Interlocking with Air-Handler/Furnace Blower Wiring to the Power Source Once all the ducts are installed and the wires for the controllers are connected, connect the HRV/ERV to a 120V power source according to the model type: Models with power cord and NEMA 5-20 plug: Plug the HRV/ERV into a standard 120V NEMA 5-20 receptacle with ground. -
Page 24: Installing The Digital Multifunction Controller (P/N 611242-Fc)
Free Cooling mode available on certain Aldes air exchangers. If the indoor temperature exceeds 22°C (72°F) and the outdoor temperature is between 13°C and 19°C (55°F and 66°F), Free Cooling brings in the fresh air directly, without exchanging heat from the indoor air. - Page 25 Multi-Unit 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: Dip switches ON OFF NOT USED Air exchange system, green Air exchange system, red Air exchange system, COM Air exchange system, 24 VAC Back of face plate –...
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Page 26: Installing The 20/40/60 Minute Timer (P/N 611228)
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 Speed Control (P/N 611229)
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Installing the Speed Control (P/N 611229) This controller provides the ventilation unit with 4 modes of operation: • Intermittent mode; successive cycles, low-speed 20-min exchange, 40-min stop mode or recirculation • Low-speed exterior exchange mode • High-speed exterior exchange mode •... -
Page 28: Zrt Ventzone® Systems
Multi-Unit 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 29 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Getting Started Before installing your ventilator, the unit must be configured to operate in SLAVE mode (see page 20). A maximum of two ZRTs are recommended to be connected to the H/ERV. Depending on selection, the ZRTs will be designed to operate on 120V power or 24V power provided by the ventilator itself.
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Page 30: Measuring & Balancing Airflow
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Adding Accessories to the VentZone® System Due to the operation of the VentZone® System, most Aldes controllers cannot be utilized. V. MEASURING & BALANCING AIRFLOW Measure and Balance The installer must measure and balance the airflow brought in from the outside and the exhaust airflow so that the difference between the two is less than 10% of the maximum airflow. - Page 31 Multi-Unit 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 32 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Record the pressure measurement. Refer to the reference chart on the unit that shows the pressure readings versus the corresponding supply airflows. Record this airflow. Connect the tubing to the corresponding indoor air and exhaust air door ports using the diagram above.
- Page 33 Multi-Unit 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.
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Page 34: In-Duct Balancing
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Sample Door-Port Balancing Example The static pressure reading across the fresh air is 0.19 in. w.g., indicating an airflow of 187 CFM. The reading for the stale air is 0.14 in. w.g., indicating the exhaust airflow is 170 CFM. The supply airflow should be adjusted to about 170 CFM (see section “Balancing Airflow and Adjusting Motor Speed”... -
Page 35: Zrt Ventzone® Balancing
Hot-wire thermal anemometers provide a direct air velocity reading. Balancing in a VentZone® system The ZRT-2 models are equipped with Aldes Constant Airflow Regulators to automatically regulate airflow from each terminal while the ventilator is on and the ZRT is unpowered. When... -
Page 36: Maintenance
Multi-Unit 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 30 and connect the tubing from the pressure gauge to the respective door ports for the indoor air and exhaust air connections. -
Page 37: General Maintenance
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 or 8... -
Page 38: Replacement Filters
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Cabinet (twice a year) With the door removed, wipe down the inside of the cabinet with a damp cloth to remove any dust or debris. ONLY USE WATER. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS CONTAINING SOLVENTS. DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS. -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Causes Solution • Unit is not plugged in • Make sure unit is plugged in HRV does not power up (indicator light on • No power to outlet • Test outlet with another device • Defective fuse the unit is not lit up) • HRV control board may be defective... - Page 40 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV • Dehumidistat wall control is set too • Increase setpoint of dehumidistat. Indoor air is too dry • Operate HRV at low speed. (note: an HRV is not a dehumidifier, • HRV operating speed is too high • Call a contractor to balance the HRV airflows • Improperly balanced HRV • Add moisture to air with a humidifier...
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Page 41: 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 42 Multi-Unit Residential HRV/ERV Date of Purchase ______________________________ Retailer ______________________________________ *Keep receipt as proof of purchase MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE...
- Page 43 American Aldes Ventilation Corporation 4521 19th St. Ct. E. Suite 104 Bradenton, FL 34203 1-800-255-7749 www.aldes-na.com Aldes Canada 100 Rue Carter Saint-Leonard d’Aston, QC J0C 1M0 1-800-262-0916 www.aldes-na.com © 2021 ALDES Canada. Reproduction or distribution, in whole or in part, of this document, in any form or by any means,...
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