aldes InspirAIR ELITE Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS

EK150-TQG, EK150-TF, EK150-TQX, EK150-TFX,

EK150-TQG-V5, EK150-TF-V5, EK150-TQX-V5, EK150-TFX-V5

TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION

nstalling Contractor

Serial Number

InspirAIR

FOR MODELS:

"This product earned the ENERGY STAR® by

meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines

set by Natural Resources Canada and the

US EPA. This product meets ENERGY STAR

requirements only when used in Canada."

FOR EK150-TQG & EK150-TQX ONLY

Installer: Leave this manual for the homeowner

Model

ELITE

Telephone / Contact

Installation Date

Meets Standards:

C22.2 no 113 and

UL 1812

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Page 1 Canada." FOR EK150-TQG & EK150-TQX ONLY TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION Installer: Leave this manual for the homeowner Model nstalling Contractor Telephone / Contact Serial Number Installation Date REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE AT ALDES-NA.COM...
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 3 II. GENERAL ERV TERMINOLOGY AND FEATURES 3 Definitions 3 How Energy Recovery Ventilators Work 3 Ventilation with an ERV 4 III. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 4 Ducting Configurations 6 Locating the Air Exchanger 9 Type of Ducts to Be Installed 9 Connecting the Ducts 9 Vent Hood Locations 11 Avoiding Condensation in your Unit 10...
Page 3 Residential ERV I. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a ventilation product from ALDES. To get the most out of your device, we recommend reading the user manual. II. GENERAL ERV TERMINOLOGY AND FEATURES Definitions Energy Recovery Ventilator: An air exchanger is composed of two fans and a central mod-...
Page 4 The way your home was built • Your preferences regarding the level of ventilation ALDES ERVs create a fresh air supply by recovering part of the energy from the exhaust air. A properly installed, well used, and well-maintained ERV: •...
Page 5 Residential ERV CAUTION Before installation, careful consideration must be given to how this system will operate if connected to any other piece of mechanical equipment like a forced-air central heating unit or a fan with a higher static pressure, for example.
Page 6 Residential ERV ATTENTION This product is intended for residential use in accordance with the requirements of the International Residential Building and Mechanical Codes, NFPA 90B for the United States and the National Building Code of Canada. It is recommended to turn the unit off during renovations to avoid clogging the filters and loading the fans with dust.
Page 7 This system is not connected to an air handling unit or furnace. This system is normally balanced on high speed. If ALDES patented ZRT® are integrated into the ventilation system, Refer to the ZRT brochure for more airflow balancing should be performed at normal speed.
Page 8 Residential ERV During the hot, humid season, continuous operation of the AHU can cause evaporation in the cooling tower, resulting in a loss of humidity control. If the AHU is not in phase with the ERV, this can lead to condensation in the supply system and ducts. Running the AHU continuously can cause draft effects in winter.
Page 9 This helps optimize the ventilation system. The Aldes unit must be installed in such a way that it is easily accessible for maintenance, inspection, repair or other work on the unit.
Page 10 Residential ERV To ensure an optimal performance of the air exchanger, position the ducts so that they are as straight as possible. Ducts should be short and have no bends to maximize airflow. Forty-five-degree elbows are preferable to 90-degree elbows. Use “Y” rather than “T” joints wherever possible.
Page 11 Residential ERV Vent Hood Locations (Manufacturer’s recommendation. Also consult your local building code). Wall-mounted hoods (sold separately) must be installed where they are easily accessible for cleaning. Note: Please refer to wall hood installation instructions. Fresh Air (Intake) Wall hoods: •...
Page 12 Residential ERV Locating the Exhaust Air Grilles or Registers The air exchanger system must have at least one exhaust air register. Exhaust air registers should be installed in areas where humidity is highest, such as bathrooms, kitchens or laundry rooms, but not in steam showers, jacuzzi, indoor pools or solariums. Do not connect the cooker hood to the ERV.
Page 13 ASHRAE 62.2 standards recommend maintaining a relative humidity rate between 30% and 60%. The average person is comfortable between 30 and 50% relative humidity (RH). ALDES offers several wall controls with a dehumidistat function. Please refer to the wall control user guide for detailed information.
Page 14 Residential ERV Mounting the Unit The air exchanger is designed to be suspended or installed on a wall bracket (sold separately, P/N 699921). To suspend the unit, screw the hooks at the top corners of the unit into the holes provided. Using chains and springs, hook the air exchanger chains to the ceiling joints. To facilitate installation, you have the option of putting the second hook on the centre holes to clear the duct for a special installation (duct in front position).
Page 15 Residential ERV Configuration Options In order to configure the different modes on your unit, you may need to move a jumper on the unit’s printed circuit board. This can be done without any special tools following the directions below. Suggestion: it is easiest to do this prior to installation, on a table with the unit on its back. Disconnect the unit power cable to avoid electric shock or damaging the PCB.
Page 16 Residential ERV 5a) Defrost Modes By default, the ERV is configured for Normal Defrost, with no jumpers on pin sets 5 and 6. Normal Defrost is optimized for most climate zones. The unit will automatically protect the core from frost build up by periodically switching to high-speed recirculation or exhaust.
Page 17 Unit Wiring A) Unit wiring to accessories All units can be used with the following ALDES wall accessories: 611227: Electronic Humidistat with Liquid Crystal Display 611229: Speed Control 611230: Mode Control 611242-FC: Digital Multifunction Wall Control These can all be used on their own or with a timer (611228).
Page 18 Residential ERV B) Unit wiring for Relay Mode In relay mode, an external device or controller will send a signal to indicate when the unit is to be activated. This is the case when using a VentZone® system or an external integrated controller.
Page 19 (P/N 611242-FC) The Digital Multifunction Control (P/N 611242-FC) can be used with any type of ALDES Residential ERV. The controller should be installed in the place where excess humidity is most likely to be detected, for example near a bathroom, kitchen or in the basement. Ensure good air circulation around the controller.
Page 20 Residential ERV Set the ON/OFF switches to correspond to your ERV model, as listed in the following table: ON OFF With recirculation Without recirculation Models: EK150-TQG, Models: EK150-TF, EK150-TQX EK150-TFX Connect each wire to the terminal board on the back of the controller face plate according to the connection chart shown on the diagram.
Page 21 Residential ERV Digital Multi-Fuction Control Operation Modes Installing the 20/40/60 Minute Timer (P/N 611228) This controller provides the ventilation unit with high-speed exterior exchange for the following durations: • 20 minutes • 40 minutes • 60 minutes A service box is recommended when installing the timer switch. Run a 3-conductor low-voltage (24 V) wire through the wall until it reaches the ERV.
Page 22 Residential ERV Installing the Speed Control (P/N 611229) This controller provides the ventilation unit with 4 modes of operation: • Intermittent mode; successive cycles, low-speed 20 min exchange, 40 min stop mode or recirculation • Low-speed exterior exchange mode • High-speed exterior exchange mode •...
Page 23 Residential ERV It is recommended to use the 20/40/60 timer (#611228) to avoid over-ventilating and/or damaging the air exchanger in cold climates, or creating frost in the ventilation system. The basic VentZone® system is designed to provide continuous low-speed ventilation, with temporary high speed on demand via a ZRT.
Page 24 Residential ERV V. MEASURING & BALANCING AIRFLOW Measure and Balance The installer must measure and balance the airflow brought in from the outside and the exhaust airflow so that the difference between the two is less than 10% of the maximum airflow.
Page 25 Residential ERV Prepare the ERV and select the operating speed. For most installations, measuring at high speed permits a more accurate reading, and the system will normally remain balanced at lower speeds. For the VentZone system, balancing at low speed is recommended.
Page 26 Residential ERV Balancing Airflow and Adjusting Motor Speed – FLEXControl User Interface The FlexControl allows the independent control of speed between the two fans. Detail of the potentiometers on the ERV To adjust SUPPLY (FAN IN) airstream: Connect the tubes like the diagram above shows, then turn the FAN IN potentiometer to the desired level.
Page 27 With the door removed, remove the filters. Follow the cleaning schedule and procedure for your unit’s filter type. See the table below to determine the filter that comes standard with your unit and what replacement filter options are available from ALDES. FILTER TYPE MERV 6...
Page 28 Residential ERV Cabinet (twice a year) With the door removed, wipe down the inside of the cabinet with a damp cloth to remove any dust or debris. ONLY USE WATER. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS CONTAINING SOLVENTS. DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS. Wipe the interior with a dry cloth.
Page 29 Residential ERV TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Causes Solution The ERV does not • Unit is not plugged in • Make sure unit is plugged in power up (indicator • No power to outlet • Test outlet with another device light on the unit is • Defective fuse not lit up) • control board may be defective...
Page 30 Residential ERV Symptom Possible Causes Solution Indoor air is too dry (note: an ERV is not • Dehumidistat wall control is • Increase setpoint of the a dehumidifier, however, by exchanging set too low dehumidistat indoor air with outdoor air, it can reduce • ERV operating speed is • Operate ERV at low speed excess indoor humidity if the outdoor...
Page 31 Residential ERV Service Parts for your ERV 38 10 11 DESCRIPTION 699764 ERV CORE 699765 or PSC MOTOR (TQG/TF VERSIONS ONLY) or EC MOTOR (TQX/TFX VERSIONS ONLY) 699054 606398 SERVOMOTOR (TQG/TQX VERSIONS ONLY) 699039 or PCB FOR PSC MOTOR (TQG/TF VERSIONS ONLY) or PCB FOR EC MOTOR (TQX/TFX VERSIONS ONLY) 699041 602212 or TRANSFORMER FOR PSC MOTOR (TQG/TF VERSIONS ONLY) or TRANSFORMER FOR EC MOTOR (TQX/TFX...
Page 32 Residential ERV DESCRIPTION 699860 5'' DAMPER 699763 ELECTRICAL BOX CASING PART1 699762 ELECTRICAL BOX CASING PART2 699757 PLASTIC ARM FOR SERVOMOTOR (TQG/TQX VERSIONS ONLY) 699758 PLASTIC DOUBLE ARM (TQG/TQX VERSIONS ONLY) 699759 RECIRCULATION DOOR (TQG/TQX VERSIONS ONLY) 699760 PLASTIC LONG ARM (TQG/TQX VERSIONS ONLY) 699756 FAN DEFROST SYSTEM (TF/TFX VERSIONS ONLY) 699755...
Page 33 If a part is proved defective, it will be replaced with another part or repaired according to the company’s assessment. Before returning a defective product for repair, contact ALDES customer service to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA). Send the defective part postage paid to the address below based on your residence.
Page 34 Residential ERV MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE...
Page 35 Residential ERV MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DATE...
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