Heat recovery ventilators and
energy recovery ventilators (10 pages)
Summary of Contents for Venmar H50100H
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Canada and the US EPA. They meet ENERGY STAR requirements only when used in Canada. ESIDENTIAL INDOOR USE ONLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Venmar Ventilation inc., 550 Lemire Blvd., Drummondville, QC, Canada J2C 7W9 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE AT: www.venmar-usa.com For additional information - visit www.venmar-usa.com...
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE Please take note that this manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information: WARNING Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious personal injuries including possibility of death. CAUTION Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, may severely damage the unit and/or its components. NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction.
2. T YPICAL NSTALLATIONS Use the following illustrations as guidelines to help you decide on how the unit will be installed. All the units should be hung from the joists. In every case, bathroom fans and a range hood could be used to exhaust stale air. Also, for homes with more than one level, we recommend one exhaust register at the highest level.
3. I NSTALLATION 3.1 I NSPECT THE ONTENT OF THE NOTE: Before proceeding to the installation, check the content of the box. Remove all packaging material from the unit. • Inspect the exterior of the unit for shipping damage. Ensure that there is no damage to the door, ports, power cord, etc. •...
3. I ’ NSTALLATION CONT 3.2 T OOLS AND ATERIAL Following are the tools and material needed: • Phillips no. 2 or Robertson no. 2 screwdriver • Small flat blade screwdriver (for wall control connection) • Wire stripper (for wall control connection) •...
3. I ’ NSTALLATION CONT 3.5 I NSTALLING NSULATED UCTS AND IFFUSERS 3.5.1 F 2.1) ULLY UCTED YSTEM AS ILLUSTRATED IN ECTION WARNING Never install a stale air exhaust diffuser in a closed room where a combustion device operates, such as a gas furnace, a gas water heater or a fireplace.
3. I ’ NSTALLATION CONT 3.5 I ’ NSTALLING NSULATED UCTS AND IFFUSERS CONT 3.5.2 C 2.2) ENTRAL OINT AS ILLUSTRATED IN ECTION Stale air exhaust ductwork Same as for Fully Ducted System, described in step 3.5.1 Fresh air distribution ductwork WARNING When performing duct connections, always use approved tools and materials.
3. I ’ NSTALLATION CONT 3.5 I ’ NSTALLING NSULATED UCTS AND IFFUSERS CONT 3.5.3 S 2.3) IMPLIFIED NSTALLATION AS ILLUSTRATED IN ECTION Fresh air distribution ductwork (return side connection) Same as for Central Draw Point, described in step 3.5.2 Stale air exhaust ductwork (return side connection) WARNING When performing duct connections, always use approved tools and materials.
3. I ’ NSTALLATION CONT 3.6 I NSTALLING NSULATED LEXIBLE UCTS CAUTION Make sure the vapor barrier on the insulated ducts does not tear during installation to avoid condensation within the ducts. 3.6.1 C ONNECTION TO THE ORTS Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible ducts to the unit ports (Exhaust air to outside and Fresh air from outside).
3. I ’ NSTALLATION CONT 3.7 C ONNECTING NSULATED UCTS TO XTERIOR PORTS • For each exterior port, using a jig saw, cut a 5’’ diameter hole in the exterior wall. • From the outside, slide the exterior port in place and attach it to the exterior wall, using 2 no.
4. C ONTROLS 4.1 I NTEGRATED ONTROL These units are equipped with an integrated control located under the electrical compartment of the unit. Use the push button (1) to control the unit; the LED (2) will then show which mode the unit is in (see illustration at right).
4. C ’ ONTROLS CONT LECTRICAL ONNECTION TO ONTROLS For more convenience, this unit can also be controlled using an optional main wall control. NOTES: 1. The integrated control must be turned OFF to use an optional main control. 2. If an optional auxiliary control is used, if activated, this auxiliary control will override the optional main control. WARNING Always disconnect the unit before making any connections.
4. C ’ ONTROLS CONT ’ LECTRICAL ONNECTION TO ONTROLS CONT 4.4.5 E LECTRICAL ONNECTION TO PTIONAL UXILIARY ONTROLS 60-MINUTE PUSH-BUTTON TIMERS DEHUMIDISTAT CRANK TIMER (5 MAXIMUM) NOTE: If an optional auxiliary wall control is NO C NC I OC OL Y R G B activated and then, the Dehumidistat is being activated, this one will override the auxiliary wall control...
5. E LECTRICAL ONNECTION TO THE URNACE WARNING Never connect a 120-volt AC circuit to the terminals of the furnace interlock (standard wiring). Use only the low voltage class 2 circuit of the furnace blower control. For a furnace connected to a cooling system: On some older thermostat, energizing the “R”...
6. W IRING IAGRAM WARNING • Risk of electric shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the unit from its power source. • This product is equipped with an overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or a short-circuit situation.
7. B ALANCING THE UNIT HAT YOU EED TO ALANCE THE • A magnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0 to 0.5 inch of water (0 to 125 Pa) and 2 plastic tubes. • The balancing chart located on the unit door. VP0009 RELIMINARY TAGES TO...
61184 LECTRONIC OARD in good working condition, you must use Venmar Ventilation Inc. genuine replacement 6 μF 61550 61550 APACITOR parts only. Venmar Ventilation Inc genuine 61552 61552 LOWER SSEMBLY replacement parts are specially designed for 61553 61553 RACKET each unit and are manufactured to comply...
9. T ROUBLESHOOTING If the unit does not work properly, reset the unit by unplugging it for one minute and then replug it. If it is still not working properly, refer to table below. If the integrated control LED of the unit is flashing, this means the unit sensors detected a problem. See the table below to know where the problem occurs on the unit.
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9. T ’ ROUBLESHOOTING CONT ROBLEMS OSSIBLE CAUSES OU SOULD TRY THIS The Dehumidistat • The wires may be in reverse • Ensure that the color coded wires have been connected to their does not work OR the postion. appropriate places. 20/40/60-minute push •...
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