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Page 2: Installation
INSTALLATION GUIDE Horizontal series HRV MODEL 8160 and MODEL 8220 ERV MODEL 3160 and MODEL 3220... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION GUIDE Peace of Mind About Us All GeneralAire products are GeneralAire offers you a complete range of products designed to improve indoor air quality, and backed by the best limited that provides a wide selection of accessories to facilitate installation. warranty in the industry, for your peace of mind. -
Page 4: Independent System
1.Ventilation Needs A. Room count calculation LIVING SPACE Number of Rooms CFM (L/s) CFM Required Determine your Master Bedroom x 20 cfm (10 L/s)= ventilation needs x 20 cfm (10 L/s)= With Basement installation Without Basement x 10 cfm (5 L/s)= Single Bedroom How much fresh air do I need? Good air x 10 cfm (5 L/s)=... - Page 5 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. Types of Installation (continued) There are different practices used to combine HRV or ERV to a forced air system. Exhaust at the source and supply Exhaust at the source in the return installation This application uses a To living space devoted duct system for the From Bathroom or...
- Page 6 2. Types of installation (continued) Exhaust and supply in the return Exhaust and 3’ supply in the return installation 6’ When using this 6’ To living space application make sure that there is at least 6' between the fresh air and exhaust air connections of the HRV or ERV in the return 18”...
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Page 7: Installation Kit
INSTALLATION GUIDE 3. GeneralAire HRV/ERV systems Installation Kit Included in the installation kit: • 4 Collars • 2 Flexible Vinyl Ducts • 1 Condensation Drain Line • 1 Drain Adapter with Nut • 4 Tie Wraps (30”) • 16 screws (#10 x 5/8") •... -
Page 8: Installation Of The Hrv/Erv
5. Installation of the HRV/ERV The SPM system is supplied with the HRV or ERV to allow one person mounting of unit. attachment system The entire line of GeneralAire HRV/ERV products is designed for installation by a single person. “Single Person Mounting ”... -
Page 9: Insulated Flex From Unit To Outside Wall
INSTALLATION GUIDE 7. Insulated Flex from Unit to Outside Wall collar system (Patent Pending Technologies) Quick and simple to install thanks to our revolutionary “Insert Slide and Fix ” collar system. The “ISF ” collar system enables you to manipulate duct within your reach and then insert the collar to the HRV/ERV by sliding it in place, for a better and figure 7.1 ISF... -
Page 10: Condensation Drain Line
8. Condensation Drain Line Sloped Drain Pan drainage system GeneralAire HRV/ERV units are equipped with an easy- access sloped drain pan. Excess condensation that might accumulate inside the unit migrate to the centre of the drain pan to be evacuated. figure 8.1 Hand screw the drain adapter Insert the threaded drain adapter thru the bottom of the HRV or ERV and hand tighten the plastic nut supplied with the drain kit. -
Page 11: Devoted Electric Receptacle
INSTALLATION GUIDE 9. Devoted Electric Receptacle Insert the power cord on top of the unit. Press firmly to make sure the power cord is secure. figure 9.1 HRV/ERV’s Power Cord It is recommended that the HRV or ERV have a devoted receptacle with 115v. It is not recommended to connect unit with an extension cord. -
Page 12: Outside Fresh Air And Exhaust Air Hoods
10. Outside Fresh Air and Exhaust Air Hoods TIPS to installer To make your installation easier use our 72" double collar to install your flex pipe with the outside hoods (figure 12.2). TIPS to installer 18" We manufacture a wide selection of: •... -
Page 13: Fresh Air And Exhaust Air Grilles
INSTALLATION GUIDE 11. Fresh Air and Exhaust Air Grilles TIPS to installer Note: It is not recommended to exhaust your clothes dryer, your kitchen exhaust hood or your central vacuum cleaner thru your ventilation system. Save Time and Space... with GeneralAire’s Stack Head Elbow available to fit your needs. -
Page 14: Benefits Of The Duotrol
12. Benefits of the Duotrol System DuoTrol balancing system (Patent Pending Technologies) Silent and economical... By reducing motor speed to balance the unit, you avoid the noise that would be produced by balancing dampers. In addition, with this technology the unit will consume less energy. -
Page 15: Balancing The Unit
INSTALLATION GUIDE 13. Balancing the unit TIPS to installer As mentioned in the section, the Duotrol System has two different purposes. 1. Mode Selector 2. Balancing Mode The light indicator shows you in which mode the Duotrol System is in. GREEN LIGHT Mode Selector YELLOW LIGHT... -
Page 16: Controls And Wiring
14. Controls and Wiring RD-I model Range of controls DEHUMIDISTAT Features The entire range of GreenThinker • Dehumidistat to select the humidity level model controls is offered with features making your ventilation system simple, easy to operate and backed by a 5-year limited warranty. RD-I GeneralAire’s model... - Page 17 INSTALLATION GUIDE 14. Controls and Wiring (continued) RD- III model DEHUMIDISTAT PROFESSIONAL Features • Dehumidistat to select the humidity level • Speed Control (Off, Normal and Reduced) • Mode Control (Intermittent and Continuous Ventilation) • Light On Override GeneralAire’s RD- III model allows the homeowner control of the indoor humidity level by offering three selections of operation.
- Page 18 14. Controls and Wiring (continued) RD- IV model DEHUMIDISTAT PROFESSIONAL Features • Dehumidistat to select the humidity level • Speed Control (Off, Normal and Reduced) • Mode Control (Intermittent and Continuous Ventilation) • Cycles per hour (0/0, 20/40 and 30/30) •...
- Page 19 INSTALLATION GUIDE 14. Controls and Wiring (continued) model PUSH-BUTTON TIMER Feature • 20/40/60 minutes exchange GeneralAire’s Vmodel allows the homeowner controls of the indoor humidity level in rooms were more humidity is produced (Ex. bathroom and kitchen). The Vmodel allows the homeowner to override the RD model to high speed for a determined length of time (20min, 40min and 60min).
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
15. Troubleshooting PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS Peace of Mind • HRV or ERV not running • Verify breaker in electrical box Ensure your comfort in the years to come by using • Verify that dehumidistat or switch on HRV or ERV are GeneralAire systems and activated to supply power to unit. -
Page 21: Wiring Diagram
INSTALLATION GUIDE 16. Wiring Diagram Standard Forced Air Standard Forced Air Interlock Wiring Interlocking Wiring A relay is normally used when tying a ventilation system onto forced air distribution system. Our Duotrol System is equipped with an internal relay that will activate the forced air system’... -
Page 22: Maintenance
17. Maintenance maintenance system In order to improve air quality and offer the best possible air quality in your home, GeneralAire has developed one of the first maintenance service systems in the industry. The “Filter Maintenance Adviser ” will remind you by e-mail when the filter of your HRV/ERV system must be replaced, to maximize its performance and efficiency. -
Page 23: Installation
INSTALLATION GUIDE 18. Specification and Technical Information PROFESSIONAL, DELUXE AND FURNACE MODELS Easy Access Door 8160 8220 SPECIFICATIONS removable top hinge door Size " x 21 " x 11 " " x 21 " x 16 " Heat exchanger (L x H x W) 12"...
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