Panasonic FV-10VEC2R Installation And Operating Instructions Manual page 11

DUCTWORK
Return air from various parts of home.
(i.e. bathrooms, kitchens, utility areas)
Outdoors
Note
(1)Must have 2-3 feet of straight duct run from all duct attachment
points on the ERV. Do not use any elbows or other peripheral
pieces inside of 2-3 feet when attaching duct runs to the ERV.
(2)Unit is normally balanced on high speed with the furnace blower on.
(3)The distance between two outdoor hoods please see P.12.
(4)The airflow must be confirmed on site using the balancing
procedures found in P.14.
- Fully dedicated ducted installation
Method
This method draws return air from specific points in the
house and supplies outside air to specific locations of
the house. This system is not connected to an air
furnace. (Fig.11 & Fig.12)
Return air ducts should be installed in areas of the
home where the poorest indoor air quality exists (bath-
room and kitchen). Supply air ducts should be installed
to all bedrooms and living areas.
Note
(1)The ERV unit must be balanced.
(2)Check local codes and authority having jurisdiction for acceptance.
Outdoors
Note
(1)Must have 2-3 feet of straight duct run from all duct attachment points on
the ERV. Do not use any elbows or other peripheral pieces inside of 2-3
feet when attaching duct runs to the ERV.
(2)The distance between two outdoor hoods please see P.12.
(3)The airflow must be confirmed on site using the balancing procedures found in P.14.
Dampers for
balancing airflows
OA
EA
Return air from various parts of
home (e.g. bathrooms, kitchens,
utility areas)
OA
EA
Return air
RA
SA
RA
SA
Return air
36"
(914 mm)
Min.
Supply air to main
living areas (e.g.
bedrooms, living
room)
Air
furnace
Fig.10
Fig.11
Fig.12
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