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- Page 2 Pre-Installation Notes Note • Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are subject www.lifebreath.com to change without notice. Refer to for the latest product information. Warning Before installation, careful consideration must be given to how this system will operate if connected to •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Service and Maintenance (2500 Units) ......................19 Wiring Diagrams (1500I-ECM/E-ECM) ......................20 Wiring Diagrams (2000IFD/EFD-208) ......................21 Wiring Diagrams (2000IFD/EFD, -208SP)......................22 Wiring Diagrams (2000IFD/EFD-460) ......................23 Wiring Diagrams (2000IFD/EFD-575) ......................24 Wiring Diagrams (2500IFD/EFD) ........................25 Wiring Diagrams (2500IFD/EFD-208) ......................26 Warranty ............................... 27 www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 4: Mounting The 1500/2000/2500 Indoor Models
Mount the unit on wooden or metal support assembly. Raise the HRV to an adequate height and slope the drain lines. The unit may be mounted on an equipment platform providing the drain hoses are clear and there is enough space to open the doors for servicing. www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 5: Mounting The 1500 Rooftop Models
HRV. It is also important to ensure that the perimeter of the curb is insulated, but the interior of the curb is not. This allows heat from the building to prevent freezing of the drain liens and pans. www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 6: Mounting The 2000 Rooftop Models
HRV. It is also important to ensure that the perimeter of the curb is insulated, but the interior of the curb is not. This allows heat from the building to prevent freezing of the drain liens and pans. www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 7: Mounting The 2500 Rooftop Models
HRV. It is also important to ensure that the perimeter of the curb is insulated, but the interior of the curb is not. This allows heat from the building to prevent freezing of the drain liens and pans. www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 8: Roof Curb Assembly Instructions
4. After frame has been squared, straightened, and shimmed, weld or attach frame securely to the roof. Attention • Max. slope tolerance: 1/16 in. per linear foot in any direction Note specification of duct location on bottom of HRV when positioning cross members (duct cavity). • www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 9: Ducting The System
Flexible duct connectors should be installed between the HRV and the galvanized ductwork. • Use fully insulated ducting with an integral vapour barrier on all runs that pass through unheated areas to avoid condensation problems and energy losses from the air streams. Consult local codes. www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 10: Dimensional Drawings
IMENSIONAL RAWINGS 1500I-ECM Dimensions: 1500E-ECM Dimensions: www.lifebreath.com... - Page 11 IMENSIONAL RAWINGS 2000IFD Dimensions: 2000EFD Dimensions: www.lifebreath.com...
- Page 12 IMENSIONAL RAWINGS 2500IFD Dimensions: 2500EFD Dimensions: www.lifebreath.com...
- Page 13 At no time should the air handler Total External Static Pressure (TESP) on the return duct exceed that of the HRV. • When interlocking a rooftop unit with an ERV take care to ensure the fans of both units operate in the correct rotation. www.lifebreath.com...
- Page 14 At no time should the air handler Total External Static Pressure (TESP) on the return duct exceed that of the HRV. • When interlocking a rooftop unit with an ERV take care to ensure the fans of both units operate in the correct rotation. www.lifebreath.com...
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Page 15: Stale Air Return And Fresh Air Supply System
Supply air grilles may be ceiling or high wall mounted. Avoid locating incoming fresh air grilles that could cause a direct draft on the occupants as the incoming air may be below room temperature. A reheat duct heater can be installed to improve occupant comfort. www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 16: Weatherhoods
Design and install the fresh air intake in an area where the hoods will gather the freshest air. • • Do not use smaller mesh as it will be very susceptible to plugging up. Gravity dampers at the vents must not be used as they will restrict air flow and often “seize up”. www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 17: Drain Connections
• Drain trap and tubing must be below bottom of door with 1/4 in. per foot downwards slope away from unit. • A secondary drain pan may be required to protect from condensate leakage. www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 18: Function And Controls
Third Part Dry Contact Controls Third part dry contact controls can be used with this unit. Connect the control as follows: Example Controls Speed Terminals on Motion Sensors • Thermostat Block • Time Clocks High Switches • www.lifebreath.com... -
Page 19: Main Wall Control
• Only one main control can be installed on your system. • Recirculation is not available on all models. • Timers will not function when mode of operation is set to “OFF”, unless specifically installed for the function. (See Installation Guide for other options.) www.lifebreath.com... - Page 20 Only one main control can be installed on your system. • Recirculation is not available on all models. • Timers will not function when mode of operation is set to “OFF”, unless specifically installed for the function. (See Installation Guide for other options.) www.lifebreath.com Page 2...
- Page 21 • Only one main control can be installed on your system. • Recirculation is not available on all models. • Timers will not function when mode of operation is set to “OFF”, unless specifically installed for the function. (See Installation Guide for other options.) www.lifebreath.com Page 2...
- Page 22 10. Connect the 3 wire 20 gauge (min.), 100 ft length (max.), to the RED, GRN, and YEL terminal on the Digital Controls terminal strip on the Aircom circuit board (figure D). Attention • Use care when separating or attaching the face plate to avoid damaging the contact pins. www.lifebreath.com Page 3...
- Page 23 When used in conjunction with the 99-BC02, the BC02 control must be ON for the 99-500 control to operate. The 99-BC02 will override the 99-500 control when the Dehumidistat is operating or the control is set to HIGH speed www.lifebreath.com Page 4...
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Page 24: Timers And Repeaters
On the back of the face plate the battery will be exposed. b) Replace the battery and re-attach the face plate to the back plate. Attention Be careful not to damage the tabs on the back plate when re-attaching the face plate. • www.lifebreath.com Page 5... - Page 25 5. Attach the face plate to the back plate (figure B). Attention The wireless timers and repeaters must be paired to the main control of the HRV. This process is called • “Pairing”. Multiple timers and repeaters can be paired to the main control. www.lifebreath.com Page 6...
- Page 26 To pair additional repeaters with the same main control, repeat steps 1 through 5 until all repeaters have been paired. Attention The repeaters are to be plugged directly into a 120V power outlet. • www.lifebreath.com Page 7...
- Page 27 Connect the wires from the Y, R, and G terminals on the timer to the YEL, RED, and GRN terminals on the circuit board as shown. Note Timers mount in standard 2” x 4” electrical boxes. • Wire multiple timers individually back to the unit. • • Use 3 wire; 20-gauge wire (minimum) www.lifebreath.com Page 8...
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Page 28: Dehumidistat
(max.), to the RED, GRN, and YEL terminal on the Digital Controls terminal strip on the Aircom circuit board (figure D). Attention • Use care when separating or attaching the face plate to avoid damaging the contact pins. www.lifebreath.com Page 9... -
Page 29: Aircom Relays & Interlocking To A Furnace/Air Handler
Note: Connecting the HRV as illustrated will ensure the Air Handler Blower Motor is operating whenever the HRV is ventilating. Caution • Consideration must be given to competing air flows when connecting the HRV in conjunction with an Air Handler/Furnace Blower system. www.lifebreath.com Page 10... -
Page 30: Adjusting The Air Flow (1500 Units)
Nominal Air Flow (cfm) Flow (cfm) No Change 15% Up 15% Down Medium Speed Adjustment (Delay Tap) High Speed Adjustment (Heat Tap) Switch Nominal Air Switch Nominal Air Flow (cfm) Flow (cfm) 1500 1100 1700 1300 1300 1000 www.lifebreath.com Page 11... - Page 31 If adjustments are made to the pitch diameter, AMP readings must be made to ensure the MAX amp • load per motor is not exceeded. Refer to the table to obtain the motor amp load for the unit. www.lifebreath.com Page 12...
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Page 32: Adjusting The Airflow (2000 Units)
The factory wired motor speeds are High and Low. You may change the factory setting to High and Medium. The High/Medium Setting can be achieved by switching the RED-LOW and BLUE-MED wires on each motor. Warning Low speed will not be available if this change is made. • www.lifebreath.com Page 13... -
Page 33: Fan Defrost (All Units)
3. Both HRV motors (exhaust and intake) will operate for 20 minutes. will operate for 30 minutes. 4. The cycle repeats. 4. The cycle repeats. Caution Change DIP switch only as illustrated on this page. Do not adjust any other switches. • www.lifebreath.com Page 14... -
Page 34: Balancing The Airflows
Continuous, excessive, negative pressure may have several undesirable effects. In some geographic locations, • soil gases such as methane and radon gas may be drawn into the home through basement or ground contact areas and may also cause the backdrafiting of vented combustion equipment. www.lifebreath.com Page 15... - Page 35 Accuracy can be increased by taking an average of multiple readings as outlined in the literature supplied with the Pitot tube. Note: Duct connections may vary, depending on model. Note: Place pitot tube a minimum of 18” from blower or elbows www.lifebreath.com Page 16...
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Page 36: Service And Maintenance (1500 Units)
• Each panel on the unit can be removed by removing the two bolts on the bottom. Servicing is easiest by removing the side panels on both sides to gain access to either side of the unit. www.lifebreath.com Page 17... -
Page 37: Service And Maintenance (2000 Units)
6. For EFD models, unscrew the 4 bolts that connect the downward facing blower to the blower rails. Lift out blower assembly. (End panel can be removed to facilitate blower removal). 7. Repeat steps 2 through 4 with the other blower. www.lifebreath.com Page 18... -
Page 38: Service And Maintenance (2500 Units)
Push core through to the other side of the cabinet and repeat the procedure to the clean the other side of the core. In many cases, only a vacuuming of the core surface is required. www.lifebreath.com Page 19... -
Page 39: Wiring Diagrams (1500I-Ecm/E-Ecm)
(1500I-ECM/E-ECM) IRING IAGRAMS www.lifebreath.com Page 20... -
Page 40: Wiring Diagrams (2000Ifd/Efd-208)
(2000IFD/EFD-208) IRING IAGRAMS www.lifebreath.com Page 21... -
Page 41: Wiring Diagrams (2000Ifd/Efd, -208Sp)
(2000IFD/EFD, -208SP) IRING IAGRAMS www.lifebreath.com Page 22... -
Page 42: Wiring Diagrams (2000Ifd/Efd-460)
(2000IFD/EFD-460) IRING IAGRAMS www.lifebreath.com Page 23... -
Page 43: Wiring Diagrams (2000Ifd/Efd-575)
(2000IFD/EFD-575) IRING IAGRAMS www.lifebreath.com Page 24... -
Page 44: Wiring Diagrams (2500Ifd/Efd)
(2500IFD/EFD) IRING IAGRAMS www.lifebreath.com Page 25... -
Page 45: Wiring Diagrams (2500Ifd/Efd-208)
(2500IFD/EFD-208) IRING IAGRAMS www.lifebreath.com Page 26... -
Page 46: Warranty
AIRIA®, are excluded from this warranty. If you feel that the LIFEBREATH® unit you purchased is not free from manufacturing defects, please refer to https://www.lifebreath.com/homeowners-2/find-a-contractor/ to find the name of your nearest dealer in order to repair the product.
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