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Pre-Installation Notes
Note
Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are
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subject to change without notice. Refer to www.LIFEBREATH.com for the latest product
information.
Attention
Do not apply electrical power to the unit until after the completion of the installation (including
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installation of low voltage control wiring).
Ensure the installation and wiring is in accordance with CEC, NEC, and local electrical codes.
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Plug the unit into a standard designated (120 VAC) electrical outlet with ground.
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The use of an extension cord with this unit is not recommended. If the installation requires
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further wiring, have a licensed electrician make all of the electrical connections. The
recommended circuit is a separate 15 A/120 V circuit.
Caution
Before installation, careful consideration must be given to how this system will operate if
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connected to any other piece of mechanical equipment, i.e. a forced air furnace or air handler,
operating at a higher static. After installation, the compatibility of the two pieces of equipment
must be confirmed, by measuring the airflows of the HRV, by using the balancing procedure
found in this manual. Never install a ventilator in a situation where its normal operation, lack of
operation or partial failure may result in the back drafting or improper functioning of vented
combustion equipment
Unit must be installed level to ensure proper condensate drainage. Due to the broad range of
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installation and operational conditions, consider the possibility of condensation forming on
either the unit or connecting ducting. Objects below the installation may be exposed to
condensate.
Do not install control wiring alongside electrical wire.
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- Page 1 Note Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are • subject to change without notice. Refer to www.LIFEBREATH.com for the latest product information. Attention Do not apply electrical power to the unit until after the completion of the installation (including •...
- Page 2 Note Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are • subject to change without notice. Refer to www.lifebreath.com for the latest product information. Attention Do not apply electrical power to the unit until after the completion of the installation (including •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Airflow Charts (RNC4-TPD) ....... 34 Default & Optional Duct Configurations (195DCS) . 8 Airflow Charts (RNC4-TPD) ....... 35 Mounting (RNC4-TPD, RNC4-TPF, & RNC 88) ..9 Airflow Charts (RNC4-TPF) ........ 36 Hanging Straps ............10 Airflow Charts (RNC4-TPF) ........ 37 Drain Connection .......... -
Page 4: Location Notes
(EC) variable speed blower motor will minimize your electrical energy consumption and operating cost. Installation of a user-accessible control with your product model will improve comfort and may • significantly reduce the product model’s energy use. lifebreath.com... -
Page 5: Simplified Installation (Return/Return Method)
Backdraft dampers are recommended for the stale air to outside air duct. This damper prevents • outdoor air from entering the HRV during the operation of the furnace/air handler while the HRV is in standby, off, or recirculating. lifebreath.com... -
Page 6: Partially Dedicated System Installation
Backdraft dampers are recommended for the stale air to outside air duct. This damper prevents • outdoor air from entering the HRV during the operation of the furnace/air handler while the HRV is in standby, off, or recirculating. lifebreath.com... -
Page 7: Fully Dedicated System Installation
Backdraft dampers are recommended for the stale air to outside air duct. This damper prevents • outdoor air from entering the HRV during the operation of the furnace/air handler while the HRV is in standby, off, or recirculating. lifebreath.com... -
Page 8: Default & Optional Duct Configurations (195Dcs)
Note: DIP Switch #2 must be set to “ON” position to enable recirculation operation mode on the controller. During defrost mode, a damper closes off the air from outside port, which opens the 5th port and allows the exhaust air to recirculate through the unit. Therefore, the unit operates as a recirculation defrost unit. lifebreath.com... -
Page 9: Mounting (Rnc4-Tpd, Rnc4-Tpf, & Rnc 88)
4. Install the unit to the structure. Refer to Hanging Straps. Mounting the RNC 88: (1) Mounting Points 1. Mounting locations on RNC 88 uses standard mounting hardware, same as other RNC HRVs. 2. Install the unit to the structure. Refer to Hanging Straps. Attention Do not drill additional holes in the HRV •... -
Page 10: Hanging Straps
The washer must be wider than the eyelet of the grommet on the hanging strap. • Must push up on the bottom of the HRV when pulling the hanging straps. • The unit must be mounted level for proper drainage of the condensate pans. • lifebreath.com... -
Page 11: Drain Connection
Drain trap and tubing must be below bottom of door with 1/4 in. per foot downwards slope away • from unit. Under certain conditions, a secondary drain pan may be required to protect from condensate • leakage. lifebreath.com... -
Page 12: Grilles
The TechGrille is a round, fully adjustable grille, which provides quiet air distribution. • Part # 99-EAG4, 4 in (100 mm) • Part # 99-EAG5, 5 in (125 mm) • Part # 99-EAG6, 6 in (150 mm) • Part # 99-EAG8, 8 in (200 mm) lifebreath.com... -
Page 13: Grille Fittings
Available size: 6 in. • Caution Do not mount exhaust grille within 4 ft (1.2 m) (horizontally) of a stove to prevent grease from entering the • unit. lifebreath.com... -
Page 14: Lifebreath Weather Hoods
Intake: Should be located upstream (if there are prevailing winds) from the exhaust outlet. Not near dryer vents, furnace exhaust, driveways, oil fill pipes, gas meters, or garbage containers. Exhaust: Not near a gas meter, electric meter or a walkway where fog or ice could create a hazard. lifebreath.com... -
Page 15: Lifebreath Dual Hood
12 L IFEBREATH The Lifebreath Dual Hood only requires one 6 in. opening for intake and exhaust. The Lifebreath Dual Hood can be used up to a maximum airflow of 140 cfm. Available Units: 99-194 – 4 in. Dual Hood (not shown) •... -
Page 16: Terminal Blocks
13 T ERMINAL LOCKS TB01 Terminal Block TB04 Terminal Block lifebreath.com... -
Page 17: Main Control Installation (99-Dxpl03)
11. Connect the 3 wires 20 gauge (min.), 100 ft length (max.), to the 3 (RED), 4 (YEL), and 5 (GRN) terminals located on the HRV terminal block (figure C). Attention Use care when separating or attaching the face plate to avoid damaging the contact pins. • lifebreath.com... -
Page 18: Main Control Installation (99-Bc02/3/4)
10. Connect the 3 wires 20 gauge (min.), 100 ft length (max.), to the 3 (RED), 4 (YEL), and 5 (GRN) terminals located on the HRV terminal block (figure D). Attention • Use care when separating or attaching the face plate to avoid damaging the contact pins. lifebreath.com... -
Page 19: Interlocking The Hrv
Installation. • Air Handler/Furnace Blower Air Handler/Furnace Blower Connections with TB04 Terminal Block Connections withTB01 Terminal Block Caution • Consideration should be given to competing airflows when connecting the HRV in conjunction with an air handler/ furnace blower system. lifebreath.com... -
Page 20: Additional Controls
Building codes in some areas require “fully-off” functionality. Check with your local building authority before modifying the unit to “standby-off”. Unintentional operation of the HRV by the end user may occur if the unit is modified from “fully-off” to “standby-off”. lifebreath.com... -
Page 21: Timers
(HI) terminals on the HRV terminal block as shown. Attention Timers mount in standard electrical boxes. • • Use 3 wire 20 gauge (min.) 100 ft length (max.) low voltage wire and multiple timers individually wired back to the unit. lifebreath.com... -
Page 22: Timers
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. lifebreath.com... -
Page 23: Repeater
7. 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. lifebreath.com... -
Page 24: Installer Selectable High Speed Settings
Hi 1 (Low Speed) Leave on factory setting Note: Low Speed is not adjustable; Switch 1 factory setting is ON Functionality of DIP Switches Switch Status Description Recirculation enabled Recirculation disabled Note: Recirculation is not available on all units. lifebreath.com... -
Page 25: Dimensional Drawings
21 D IMENSIONAL RAWINGS RNC4-TPD and RNC4-TPF Dimensions: RNC5-TPD, RNC5-TPF, and RNC6-ES Dimensions: RNC6-HEX-TPD and RNC5-HEX-TPF Dimensions: lifebreath.com... -
Page 26: Dimensional Drawings
21 D IMENSIONAL RAWINGS 155MAX 2019, and RNC155 2019 Dimensions: RNC88 Dimensions: lifebreath.com... -
Page 27: Dimensional Drawings
21 D IMENSIONAL RAWINGS 205MAX, 267MAX, and RNC205 Dimensions: 195DCS Dimensions: lifebreath.com... -
Page 28: Balancing The Airflows
Gauge Attachments: When sampling an airflow, various attachments are available for use on a digital manometer. Consult with your Lifebreath distributor for available options such as a pitot tube, flow measuring station, and an airflow measuring probe. The illustration below shows a digital manometer with a pitot tube attachment. -
Page 29: Balancing The Airflows
• Installations where the HRV is ducted directly to the return of a furnace may require additional dampening on the fresh air to building duct. This is due to the high return static pressures found in some furnace installations. lifebreath.com... -
Page 30: Balancing The Airflows - Pitot Tube
3. Repeat Step 2 to measure the “Fresh Air to Inside” stream. 4. Review the readings and damper down the duct with the highest duct velocity pressure. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until both ducts show identical readings. Upon completion of balancing, seal the holes with foil tape. lifebreath.com... -
Page 31: Balancing The Airflows - Door Ports
8. Damper down the higher airflow and repeat Steps 5 through 7 as required until both airflows are identical (balanced). 9. Remove the tape and hoses and reinstall the four door port covers. lifebreath.com... -
Page 32: Door Port Locations
Exhaust Balance Port High (+) Exhaust Balance Port Low (-) Supply Balance Port High (+) Supply Balance Port Low (-) RNC5-TPD/TPF/ RNC 6ES RNC6-HEX-TPD/5-HEX-TPF RNC 155 2019 RNC205, MAX 205, & MAX 267 MAX 155 2019 RNC4-TPD RNC4-TPF RNC88 lifebreath.com... -
Page 33: Airflow Charts (Rnc88)
0.080 0.085 0.085 0.085 0.090 0.090 0.090 0.095 0.095 0.095 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.105 0.105 0.105 0.110 0.110 0.110 0.115 0.115 0.115 0.120 0.120 0.120 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.135 0.135 0.135 0.140 0.140 0.145 0.150 0.155 lifebreath.com... -
Page 34: Airflow Charts (Rnc4-Tpd)
0.540 135 0.470 118 0.420 0.550 138 0.480 120 0.430 0.560 140 0.490 123 0.440 0.570 143 0.500 125 0.450 0.580 145 0.510 128 0.460 0.590 148 0.520 130 0.470 0.600 150 0.530 133 0.480 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 35: Airflow Charts (Rnc4-Tpd)
0.740 185 0.670 168 0.620 0.750 188 0.680 170 0.630 0.760 190 0.690 173 0.640 0.770 193 0.700 175 0.650 0.780 195 0.710 178 0.660 0.790 198 0.720 180 0.670 0.800 200 0.730 183 0.680 0.810 203 0.740 185 0.690 lifebreath.com... -
Page 36: Airflow Charts (Rnc4-Tpf)
0.530 133 0.510 128 0.530 0.540 135 0.520 130 0.540 0.550 138 0.530 133 0.550 0.560 140 0.540 135 0.560 0.570 143 0.550 138 0.570 0.580 145 0.560 140 0.580 0.590 148 0.570 143 0.590 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 37: Airflow Charts (Rnc4-Tpf)
0.810 203 0.790 198 0.810 0.820 205 0.800 200 0.820 0.830 208 0.810 203 0.840 210 0.820 205 0.850 213 0.830 208 0.860 215 0.840 210 0.870 218 0.850 213 0.880 220 0.860 215 0.890 223 0.870 218 0.900 225 lifebreath.com... -
Page 38: Airflow Charts (Rnc6-Es)
0.67 0.60 0.81 0.68 0.61 0.82 0.69 0.62 0.83 0.70 0.63 0.84 0.71 0.64 0.85 0.72 0.65 0.86 0.73 0.66 0.87 0.74 0.67 0.88 0.75 0.68 0.89 0.76 0.69 0.90 0.77 0.70 0.91 0.78 0.71 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 39: Airflow Charts (Rnc6-Es)
0.85 0.78 0.99 0.86 0.79 1.00 0.87 0.80 1.01 0.88 0.81 1.02 0.89 0.82 1.03 0.90 0.83 1.04 0.91 0.84 1.05 0.92 1.06 0.93 1.07 0.94 1.08 0.95 1.09 0.96 1.10 0.97 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 lifebreath.com... -
Page 40: Airflow Charts (Rnc5-Tpd/Tpf)
0.550 0.470 0.780 0.560 0.480 0.790 0.570 0.490 0.800 0.580 0.500 0.810 0.590 0.510 0.820 0.600 0.520 0.830 0.610 0.530 0.840 0.620 0.540 0.850 0.630 0.550 0.860 0.640 0.560 0.870 0.650 0.570 0.880 0.660 0.580 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 41: Airflow Charts (Rnc5-Tpd/Tpf)
0.830 0.440 1.060 0.840 0.450 1.070 0.850 0.460 1.080 0.860 0.470 1.090 0.870 0.480 1.100 0.880 0.490 1.110 0.890 0.500 0.900 0.510 0.910 0.520 0.920 0.530 0.930 0.540 0.940 0.550 0.950 0.560 0.960 0.570 0.970 0.580 0.980 0.990 1.000 lifebreath.com... -
Page 42: Airflow Charts (Rnc6-Hex-Tpd/5-Hex-Tpf)
0.410 0.410 0.420 0.420 0.420 0.430 0.430 0.430 0.440 0.440 0.440 0.450 0.450 0.450 0.460 0.460 0.460 0.470 0.470 0.470 0.480 0.480 0.480 0.490 0.490 0.490 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.510 0.510 0.510 0.520 0.520 0.520 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 43: Airflow Charts (Rnc6-Hex-Tpd/5-Hex-Tpf)
0.620 0.630 0.630 0.630 0.640 0.640 0.640 0.650 0.650 0.660 0.660 0.670 0.670 0.680 0.680 0.690 0.690 0.700 0.700 0.710 0.710 0.720 0.720 0.730 0.730 0.740 0.740 0.750 0.750 0.760 0.770 0.780 0.790 0.800 0.810 0.820 0.830 0.840 0.850 lifebreath.com... -
Page 44: Airflow Charts (Rnc155 2019)
0.105 0.105 0.110 0.110 0.110 0.115 0.115 0.115 0.120 0.120 0.120 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.130 0.130 0.130 0.135 0.135 0.135 0.140 0.140 0.140 0.145 0.145 0.145 0.150 0.150 0.150 0.155 0.155 0.155 0.160 0.160 0.160 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 45: Airflow Charts (Rnc155 2019)
0.230 0.230 0.235 0.235 0.235 0.240 0.240 0.240 0.245 0.245 0.245 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.255 0.255 0.255 0.260 0.260 0.260 0.265 0.265 0.265 0.270 0.270 0.270 0.275 0.275 0.275 0.280 0.280 0.280 0.285 0.285 0.285 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 46: Airflow Charts (Rnc155 2019)
0.315 0.315 0.320 0.320 0.320 0.325 0.325 0.330 0.330 0.335 0.335 0.340 0.340 0.345 0.345 0.350 0.350 0.355 0.355 0.360 0.360 0.365 0.365 0.370 0.370 0.375 0.375 0.380 0.380 0.385 0.385 0.390 0.390 0.395 0.395 0.400 0.400 0.405 0.410 lifebreath.com... -
Page 47: Airflow Charts (Rnc200)
42.4 0.180 44.9 0.190 47.3 0.200 49.8 0.210 52.3 0.220 54.8 0.230 57.3 0.240 59.8 0.250 62.3 0.260 64.8 0.270 67.3 0.280 69.8 0.290 72.3 0.300 74.8 0.310 77.2 0.320 79.7 0.330 82.2 0.340 84.7 0.350 87.2 0.360 89.7 lifebreath.com... -
Page 48: Airflow Charts (Rnc205)
0.73 0.66 0.92 0.74 0.67 0.93 0.75 0.68 0.94 0.76 0.69 0.95 0.77 0.70 0.96 0.78 0.71 0.97 0.79 0.72 0.98 0.80 0.73 0.99 0.81 0.74 1.00 0.82 0.75 1.01 0.83 0.76 1.02 0.84 0.77 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 49: Airflow Charts (Rnc205)
1.05 0.98 1.24 1.06 0.99 1.25 1.07 1.00 1.26 1.08 1.01 1.27 1.09 1.02 1.28 1.10 1.03 1.29 1.11 1.04 1.30 1.12 1.05 1.31 1.13 1.32 1.14 1.33 1.15 1.34 1.16 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.41 1.42 lifebreath.com... -
Page 50: Airflow Charts (155 Max 2019)
0.270 0.355 0.105 0.275 0.360 0.110 0.280 0.365 0.115 0.285 0.370 0.120 0.290 0.375 0.125 0.295 0.380 0.130 0.300 0.385 0.135 0.305 0.390 0.140 0.310 0.395 0.145 0.315 0.400 0.150 0.320 0.405 0.155 0.325 0.410 0.160 0.330 0.165 0.335 lifebreath.com... -
Page 51: Airflow Charts (205Max)
0.73 0.66 0.92 0.74 0.67 0.93 0.75 0.68 0.94 0.76 0.69 0.95 0.77 0.70 0.96 0.78 0.71 0.97 0.79 0.72 0.98 0.80 0.73 0.99 0.81 0.74 1.00 0.82 0.75 1.01 0.83 0.76 1.02 0.84 0.77 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 52: Airflow Charts (205Max)
1.05 0.98 1.24 1.06 0.99 1.25 1.07 1.00 1.26 1.08 1.01 1.27 1.09 1.02 1.28 1.10 1.03 1.29 1.11 1.04 1.30 1.12 1.05 1.31 1.13 1.32 1.14 1.33 1.15 1.34 1.16 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 1.41 1.42 lifebreath.com... -
Page 53: Airflow Charts (267Max)
1.50 1.06 0.85 1.52 1.07 0.86 1.54 1.08 0.87 1.56 1.09 0.88 1.58 1.10 0.89 1.60 1.11 0.90 1.62 1.12 0.91 1.64 1.13 0.92 1.66 1.14 0.93 1.68 1.15 0.94 1.70 1.16 0.95 1.72 1.74 Continued next page ► lifebreath.com... -
Page 54: Airflow Charts (267Max)
2.16 1.39 1.18 2.18 1.40 1.19 2.20 1.41 1.20 2.22 1.42 0.98 2.24 1.43 0.99 2.26 1.44 1.00 2.28 1.45 1.01 2.30 1.46 1.02 2.32 1.47 1.03 2.34 1.48 1.04 2.36 1.49 1.05 2.38 1.50 1.06 2.40 1.51 1.07 lifebreath.com... -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
HRV is set at too low a speed remove additional moisture • • On humid days, as the seasons change, some condensation may appear, but the homes air quality will remain high with some HRV use Increase speed of the HRV lifebreath.com... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Look for kinks in the drain line drain lines • HRV is not level Drain lines are obstructed • • HRV heat exchange core is not properly installed Excessive Vibration • Dirt on fan wheels • Have contractor service HRV lifebreath.com...
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