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SummerAire NuWave NW130 Installation And User Manual

Residential central heat recovery ventilator
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Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) may interact with vented combustion equipment
Never install an HRV in a situation where it's normal operation, lack of operation,
or partial failure may result in the back drafting on vented combustion equipment
DO NOT ATTEMPT INSTALLING THIS HRV WITHOUT
ENERGY STAR RATED PRODUCTS: NW130, NW160
BY:
Built Better To Last Longer
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NUWAVE SERIES
Central Heat Recovery Ventilator
Product Specifications
Installation and User Manual
NuWave Series
NW130, NW140, NW160, NW220, NW260
APPLICATION WARNING
It is always important to assess how the operation of any
(i.e. gas furnaces, oil furnaces, wood stoves, fireplaces. etc.)
such as water heaters, furnaces and fireplaces.
FIRST READING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
- NOT FOR OUTSIDE USE -
This product earned the ENERGY STAR
by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by
Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA.
It meets ENERGY STAR requirements
only when used in Canada.
Summeraire Mfg.
Peterborough, Ontario,
Canada, K9J 6X6
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  • Page 1 This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA. It meets ENERGY STAR requirements only when used in Canada. Summeraire Mfg. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, K9J 6X6 Built Better To Last Longer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Model specifications ... . . 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Operating Features ....8 Optional Controls .
  • Page 3 AVERAGE SENSIBLE APPARENT TEMPERATURE AIR FLOW EXHAUST POWER RECOVERY SENSIBLE MOISTURE °C °F FLOW RATIO (WATTS) EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS TRANSFER 0.92 0.07 1.00 0.01 -0.01 0.94 0.07 SUMMERAIRE MANUFACTURING TRENT METALS (2012) LIMITED PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO K9J 6X6 Home Ventilating Institute NW130-SP-EN-REV3...
  • Page 4 AVERAGE SENSIBLE APPARENT TEMPERATURE AIR FLOW EXHAUST POWER RECOVERY SENSIBLE MOISTURE °C °F FLOW RATIO (WATTS) EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS TRANSFER 1.03 0.01 1.00 0.02 1.00 0.02 0.04 SUMMERAIRE MANUFACTURING TRENT METALS (2012) LIMITED PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO K9J 6X6 Home Ventilating Institute NW140-SP-EN-REV4...
  • Page 5 SENSIBLE APPARENT LATENT RECOVERY TEMPERATURE AIR FLOW CONSUMED RECOVERY SENSIBLE MOISTURE HEATING °C °F (WATTS) EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS TRANSFER 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.04 TOTAL RECOVERY EFFICIENCY COOLING SUMMERAIRE MANUFACTURING TRENT METALS (2012) LIMITED PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO K9J 6X6 Home Ventilating Institute NW160-SP-EN-REV4...
  • Page 6 SENSIBLE APPARENT LATENT RECOVERY TEMPERATURE AIR FLOW CONSUMED RECOVERY SENSIBLE MOISTURE HEATING °C °F (WATTS) EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS TRANSFER 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.03 TOTAL RECOVERY EFFICIENCY COOLING SUMMERAIRE MANUFACTURING TRENT METALS (2012) LIMITED PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO K9J 6X6 Home Ventilating Institute NW220-SP-EN-REV4...
  • Page 7 ENERGY PERFORMANCE SUPPLY POWER SENSIBLE APPARENT LATENT RECOVERY TEMPERATURE AIR FLOW CONSUMED RECOVERY SENSIBLE MOISTURE HEATING °C °F (WATTS) EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS TRANSFER 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.03 SUMMERAIRE MANUFACTURING TRENT METALS (2012) LIMITED PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO K9J 6X6 Home Ventilating Institute NW260-SP-EN-REV4...

  • Page 8: Operating Features

    HRV LED function indicators Note: a flashing LED is an indication that an external timer or dehumidistat has initiated a high speed ventilation sequence. OpERATiNg FEATuREs Any of the following operating functions may be selected at the push button located at the left hand side of the HRV immediately below the illuminated leds, or at the optional Shepherd Digital control if installed.

  • Page 9: Optional Controls

    However, should an optional timer be activated, ventilation will turn on to high speed until the timer expires or is turned off. This intermittent cycle of 20 minutes ventilation ON followed by 40 minutes of ventilation OFF repeats automatically until another selection is made. Defrost When all LED’s are illuminated the HRV is in an automatic defrost cycle for approximately 7 minutes.
  • Page 10 Continue to press the select button until the desired fearture is highlighted. The HRV will then assume the selected mode of operation. Install using 18/2 thermostat wire or telephone wire up to two may be installed per HRV. No electrical box is required. Refer to wiring diagram in this manual.

  • Page 11: Selecting A Location

    Model NW160 Illustrated Air In Filtered Air Out Installation Options Warm Cold Exhaust Supply Warm Cold Supply Exhaust Standard Ventilation 1. Selecting a location Typically the HRV is located in the mechanical room with close proximity to an outside wall. Other installation locations are acceptable provided that the ambient air temperature does not fall below freezing.
  • Page 12 2. Mounting the HRV Included with the HRV are four (4) laminated rubber hanging straps. These are to be secured at each of the four corners of the HRV using the screws provided. The other ends of the straps should be secured to the floor joists using large head screws.
  • Page 13 CONCENTRIC VENT 25-3/16” 20-34” 4-1/2” 1” 16” Step 1 Cut a 6” diameter hole in the exterior wall of the building. The top of the hole should be a minimum of 1” from the bottom of the floor above (if applicable). Step 2 Install the round foam gasket (provided) around the 6”...
  • Page 14 Seal the backplate with exterior weatherproof sealant and screw into place Step 3 Insert the 6” galvanized duct through the hole cut in the exterior wall. Slide in until the back plate is flush with the exterior wall. Level the backplate and drill 4 holes in the exterior wall.
  • Page 15 Cut to length as required Step 6 Measure from the interior wall to the duct Y transition. Line up the 2 halves of the duct insulator to fit together and using a sharp knife, cut both halves of the duct insulator to the measured distance.

  • Page 16: Installation Clearances

    installationClearances • Minimuim 6’ (2m) away from dryer vents, furnace exhaust (medium or high efficiency furnaces), driveways, oil fill pipes, gas meters, or garbage containers • At least 18” (457 mm) above the ground, or above the depth of expected snow accumulation.
  • Page 17 Outside Weatherhoods and Ducting to the outside. Inner Liner Insulation Weatherhood Collar Clamp Vapour Barrier The outside weather hoods must have built in bird screens to prevent birds and rodents from entering the duct system. Minimum mesh size of 1/4” must be used.

  • Page 18: Installation Methods

    Stale Air 5. Installation Methods Exhaust Direct (Simplified) Installation The Direct (Simplified) Installation method Minimum 36" requires that the forced air system circulation fan be operated when the HRV is in use. Fresh Air Please refer to fig. I. Supply Safety Warning Some Building Code and Combustion Appliance Installation Codes do not allow...
  • Page 19 Indirect Partially Dedicated Installation This method of installation permits localized exhaust of indoor air and uses the existing forced air system to distribute fresh air. This method of installation requires that the forced air circulation fan be operated when the HRV is in use. Please refer to fig II.

  • Page 20: Fresh Air Supply Ducting

    6. Interior Ducting Ducting to the central forced air ductwork system, or if used, a dedicated duct system, should be made of galvanized metal whenever possible. To minimize airflow losses, runs should be kept as short as possible using 45 degree elbows instead of 90 degree.

  • Page 21: Stale Air Return System

    8. Stale Air Return System The stale air return system is used to extract humid, stale air from the areas of the dwelling where the worst air quality conditions might exist. These may include areas such as laundry rooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Note that C.S.A. Standard F326 requires that air be exhausted from each room with a forced air furnace.
  • Page 22 Clothes dryer off, (if vented to the outdoors) g) Furnace, hot water heater, (non direct vent) are turned off. h) All other exhaust fans are off. Ensure that HRV filters and core are in place and integral balancing dampers are wide open. Power up HRV and set to high speed.

  • Page 23: Air Flow Balancing

    AiR FLOW BALANCiNg READ THE AppLiCATiON WARNiNg AT THE FRONT OF THis MANuAL. upon completion of the installation it is necessary that the Ventilation system be balanced. This is necessary to ensure that the volume of air being exhausted from the dwelling is equal to the volume of air being supplied. Balancing will also ensure that the HRV is operating at it’s maximum efficiency.
  • Page 24 Fig. 5 MODEL NW130 ONLY Refer to the following conversion chart to determine CFM flow. Mag Reading Mag Reading Mag Reading Mag Reading inches Wg inches Wg Equivalent inches Wg inches Wg Equivalent supply Air supply Air Exhaust Air Exhaust Air stream stream stream...
  • Page 25 Summeraire HRV Air Flow Balancing Models: NW140, NW160, NW220, NW260 A. Preliminary Procedures: 1. Seal all the unit’s ductwork with foil tape. 2. Close all windows and doors and fireplace damper, turn off all exhaust devices (range hoods, clothes dryer, bath fan, etc.), make sure all filters are clean.

  • Page 34: Replacement Parts List

    Replacement parts listing MODELS NW160, NW220 Replacement parts listing MODEL NW140, NW260...
  • Page 35 Number item part Description 8.HINGEPL Hinge Door 8.COUPLINGDMPR Damper Motor Coupling 8.MTRDMPR24VR Damper Motor 8.SEAL130 Damper Door Seal 8.CORENW160 Heat Recovery Core 8.LATCH3 Door Latch 8.DRAINKITSHRV Spigot Assy 8.PAN130SHRV Drain Pan 8.MTR1186 Fan Motor 8.CAP375V5MF Capacitor 8.BOARNW Main control board 8.SWRCKR On/ Off Switch 8.SWPADDLE...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Core Summeraire Mfg. warrants the “Core” of the Heat Recovery Ventilator to the original purchaser if the core has become defective by reason of defective material and/or faulty workmanship. This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the Heat Recovery Ventilator for as long as they own the dwelling.

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