Installing Wo Xterior; Connecting The Drain; Oods - Broan HRV200 ECM Installation Manual

3. INSTALLATION (
CONT
3.7 I T E
NSTALLING WO XTERIOR
Choose an appropriate location to install the exterior hoods:
• There must be a minimum distance of 6 feet between
the hoods to avoid cross-contamination.
• There must be a minimum distance of 18 inches from
the ground.
WARNING
!
Make sure the intake hood is at least 6 feet away
from any of the following:
• Dryer exhaust, high efficiency furnace vent,
central vacuum vent
• Gas meter exhaust, gas barbecue-grill
• Any exhaust from a combustion source
• Garbage bin and
contamination.
Refer to figure at right for connecting insulated ducts to the
exterior hoods. An "Anti-gust intake hood'' should be installed
in regions where a lot of snow is expected to fall.
3.8 C D
ONNECTING THE RAIN
A drain tubing (included) must be installed for all HRV units. For ERV units, it is not required, however, it is
recommended for climates where the outdoor temperature typically remains below -13°F, (over a 24-hour period)
for several days in a row, combined with an indoor humidity of 40% or higher.
16"
(406 mm)
VO0273A
Cut 2 sections of the plastic tube, at least 16" long, and attach them
to each inner drain fitting, located under the unit.
Join both short sections to the "T" junction and main tube as shown.
D
RAIN PLUG LOCATIONS
VD0387
NOTE: For ERV units installed in cold climate, remove both drain
plugs inside the unit prior to install tubing.
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D
H

OODS

any other source
16"
(406 mm)
E
XHAUST HOOD
18"
6'
of
VD0028
CAUTION
Make a water trap loop in the tube to prevent the unit from
drawing unpleasant odors from the drain source. Make sure this
loop is located OVER the "T" as shown. Run the tube to the floor
drain or to an alternative drain pipe or pail.
IMPORTANT
If using a pail to collect water, locate the tube end approximately
1" from the top of the pail in order to prevent water from being
drawn back up into the unit.
12
6" Ø
I
NTAKE HOOD
18"
T
APE AND DUCT TIE
± 1"
VD0337A
O
PTIONAL DUCT
LOCATION
6'
18"
T
IE WRAP