Nu-Air ES160 HRV Operating, Maintaining & Installing

Nu-Air ES160 HRV Operating, Maintaining & Installing

Heat recovery ventilator

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P.O. Box 2758
Windsor, Nova Scotia, B0N 2T0
Phone: 902-798-2261
www.nu-airventilation.com
Email: nuair@nu-airventilation.com
Now Featuring the Nu-Air EZ System.
1. EZ Level suspension straps.
2. EZ Balance pressure ports to measure
and balance air flows.
ES SERIES
OPERATING, MAINTAINING & INSTALLING YOUR HEAT RECOVERY
VENTILATOR
FOR MODELS ES095 ERV, ES115 ERV, ES100, ES150, ES160, ES160E, ES170 AND ES210
MANUFACTURED MAY 2015 ONWARD
* LEAVE THIS DOCUMENT WITH THE HOMEOWNER
Specifications, dimensions and ratings may change without notice
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as a result of ongoing product development and improvements
Rev. 6.7 January 2023

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Important Information
Safety Warnings and Fire Hazards
Warnings related to injury, electric shock, and fire hazards during installation and operation.
System Function and Operating Tips
System Operation Modes
Explains the various modes of operation for the ventilation system.
Installation
Installation Supplies and Installer Responsibilities
Lists necessary items and outlines the duties and restrictions for installers.
System Sizing and Installation Options
Guides on calculating ventilation capacity and choosing an installation method.
Extended and Simplified Installation Systems
Details different system configurations involving furnace integration.
Ducting to The Outside
Guidelines for ducting, insulation, and vapour barriers for external connections.
Mounting and Noise Control
Instructions for mounting the HRV using hanging straps and addressing noise.
Ductwork Design and Strategies
Principles for designing duct runs, including materials and recirculation strategies.
Drain Connections
Step-by-step guide for connecting the condensate drain assembly.
Furnace Interlock
Explains how to interlock the HRV with the furnace blower for air distribution.
Balancing Air Flows
Procedures for balancing supply and exhaust air flows for optimal performance.
Adjusting Fan Speed for Balancing
Detailed steps to adjust fan speeds for balancing and capacity requirements.
Control Options and Wiring
ES Series Controls (12 VDC)
Details the ES Series Tx and Mx controls, their features, and functions.
ES Lumina Control Unit
Features and functions of the ES Lumina control unit (NAV-561).
Wiring ES Series Controls
Instructions for wiring ES Series controls to the HRV/ERV.
NAV-460 Timer and Windsor Series Controls
Information on NAV-460 timer and 24 VAC Windsor Series controls.
Wiring Windsor Series and 24 VAC Controls
Wiring instructions for Windsor series and other 24 VAC controls.
Status LEDs and Mode Indicators
Explains the meaning of status LEDs and different operating modes.
Start-Up and Maintenance
Start-Up Procedures
Steps for initial setup and powering on the unit.
Component Maintenance Procedures
Instructions for maintaining filters, fans, drains, core, hoods, grills, and ducts.
Annual Servicing
Annual Servicing Checklist
Covers general servicing, maintenance items, and inspection of controls/connections.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Lists common symptoms, explanations, and answers for system problems.
Electrical Schematics
ES170/ES160 Schematics
Electrical diagrams for ES170 and ES160 HRV/ERV models.
ES100/ES150 Schematics
Electrical diagrams for ES100 and ES150 HRV/ERV models.
ES210 and ES095 Schematics
Electrical diagrams for ES210 and ES095 HRV/ERV models.
Warranties
Product Warranty Coverage
Details the transferable warranty for ES Series HRVs and the 15-year core warranty.
Warranty Limitations and Exclusions
Outlines limitations and conditions that are not covered by the warranty.
Notes and Service Record
Service Record Log
A blank section for recording notes and service history.

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