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Shipping and Packing List
Package 1 of 1 contains:
1 - Assembled ventilator
1 - Bag assembly containing:
1 - Drain spout assembly
4 - Hanging straps
1 - Installation manual
Required Tools
Installation Tools
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tin snips
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assorted screw drivers
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electric drill
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hammer
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wire strippers
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knife
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caulking gun
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smoke pencil
Balancing Tools
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Pitot Tube Balancing Kit
[Case, 8 ft. vinyl tubing, Pitot tube,
magnehelic gauge (0 - 0.25"), and
mounting plate]
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Pitot Tube with instructions
and Digital Manometer (with resolution of
0 - 0.25" - must read to 1/100ths of an inch)
Optional Accessories
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20 Minute Fan Timer
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Wall Mounted Dehumidistat
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Weather hood Kit
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Round Diffuser
4" (100mm)
5" (127mm)
6" (150mm)
8" (200mm)
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Kitchen Grille
- may be required by code for kitchen applications
- contains removable grease filter
MODELS RNC5-TPD, RNC5-TPF
HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR
HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(HRV units only)
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large zip ties
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fabric flexible duct
- class II rated
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mastic tape
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alum. foil duct tape
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zip ties
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1/2" I.D. drain hose
Application
Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) are designed to pro-
vide fresh air while exhausting an equal amount of stale
air.
The HRV is equipped with an aluminum core. The
device uses the stale air that is being exhausted to con-
dition the fresh air as it is being brought in.
General
These instructions are intended as a general guide and do
not supersede local codes in any way. Consult authorities
who have jurisdiction before installation.
Table of Contents
Shipping and Packaging List......................................................1
Required Tools ...........................................................................1
Application .................................................................................1
General ......................................................................................1
Engineering Data ....................................................................2-3
Clearances & Requirements ......................................................4
Installation...............................................................................4-7
Application Illustrations .........................................................8-10
Electrical .................................................................................11
Remote control devices............................................................12
Wiring the Controls ..................................................................13
Operation .................................................................................14
Changing Speeds ....................................................................14
Fan Speed DIP Switch Settings ...............................................14
Wiring Diagrams .................................................................15-16
Interlocking HRV to Furnace ....................................................17
Defrost Operation.....................................................................18
Defrost Cycle DIP Switch Settings...........................................18
Dehumidistat Operation ...........................................................18
Airflow Balancing ................................................................19-20
Troubleshooting........................................................................21
Maintenance ...........................................................................22
* LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER
NOTE: Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications,
ratings and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
TM
TW-TPD-001
0307
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
MODELS RNC5-TPD, RNC5-TPF HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Shipping and Packing List Application Package 1 of 1 contains: Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) are designed to pro- vide fresh air while exhausting an equal amount of stale 1 - Assembled ventilator air. -
Page 2: Engineering Data
Engineering Data Model RNC5-TPD Performance (H.V.I. certified) Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR E.S.P (external static pressure) [cfm (L/s)] THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE @ 0.1" (25 Pa) 169 (80) The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two airstreams. -
Page 3: Engineering Data
Engineering Data Model RNC5-TPF Performance Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure E.S.P HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR (external static pressure) [cfm (L/s)] @ 0.1" (25 Pa) 169 (80) THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE @ 0.2" (50 Pa) 156 (73) The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two airstreams. -
Page 4: Clearances & Requirements
Clearances and Requirements Connecting Appliances to the HRV WARNING The following appliances should not be connected to the HRV: Before installation, careful consideration must • clothes dryer be given to how this system will operate if connected to any other piece of mechanical •... -
Page 5: Weatherhood Installation
Installation Suspending the Unit using the CAUTION Provided Hanging Straps Unit must be installed level to ensure proper condensate drainage. Due to the broad range of installation operational conditions, consideration must be given for the possibility Wide Head Nails of condensation forming on the unit or WIDE HEAD (not supplied) NAILS... - Page 6 Air Duct Design and Installation A well designed and installed ducting system will allow the WARNING HRV to operate at its maximum efficiency. Always try to keep duct runs as short and straight as pos- Include a short length of fabric, flex duct or other non-metallic connector in the “Fresh Air to sible.
- Page 7 Stale Air Exhaust System Drain Connection (HRV Only) The stale air exhaust system draws air from the points in During a defrost cycle, the HRV may produce some con- the house where the worst air quality problems occur. densation. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or Stale air ducts should be installed in the bathroom, be taken away by a condensate pump.
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Page 8: Application Illustrations
Application Illustrations Partially Dedicated System for HRV Stale air drawn from key areas of WARNING home (bathroom, kitchen, laundry) HRV must be balanced. Fresh air supplied to return air duct of air handler DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the AIR HANDLER COLD AIR RETURN (Stale air drawn from key areas of home) STALE AIR from various parts of home. - Page 9 Application Illustrations Simplified Installation for HRV (Return/Return Method) It is mandatory that the air handler blower ● WARNING run continuously or HRV operation be interlocked with the air handler blower. HRV must be balanced. Check local codes/authority having ● jurisdiction for acceptance. DIRECT CONNECTION of both the HRV SUPPLY AIR STREAM and EXHAUST AIR STREAM to the AIR HANDLER COLD AIR RETURN *Unit is normally balanced on...
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Page 10: Application Illustrations
Application Illustrations Fully Dedicated System for HRV Stale air drawn from key areas of WARNING home (bathroom, kitchen, laundry) HRV must be balanced. Fresh air supplied to main living areas of house STALE AIR from various parts of home. i.e. bathrooms (if required), kitchens (if required). Outdoors Stale Air To Outside Fresh Air To Building... -
Page 11: Electrical
Electrical The HRV unit should be plugged into a standard designat- WARNING ed (120VAC) electrical outlet with a ground. The outlet should be serviced by a separate 15 amp/120V circuit. An In order to prevent electric shock when cleaning extension cord should not be used with this appliance. A or servicing the HRV, it is extremely important to qualified service technician should make any required confirm the polarity of the power line that is... -
Page 12: Remote Control Devices
Remote Control Devices Optional Main Controls The Dehumidstat Dial The amount of ventilation required in your home will fluctu- Main controls feature a dehumidistat dial. The dehumidistat ate according to the activity level in the house. Higher activity is used to reduce high winter humidity levels. The dehumidis- levels require more ventilation. -
Page 13: Wiring The Controls
Wiring the Controls 2040 ON/OFF Dehumidistat Ventilation Dehumidistat Control (DVC) Remove Remove Red to Red Red to Red factory installed factory installed jumper when jumper when Orange to Orange to installing this Orange installing this Orange control* control* Black to Black Black to Black Low Fan to Blue... -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Self Test For most installations the HRV will normally be set to oper- ate continuously on low speed. To suit various lifestyles, The ventilator will automatically initiate a self test the HRV offers a selection of operating modes (See sequence when power is applied. -
Page 15: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams Model RNC5-TPD BLUE MOTORS INTERFACE RELAY CONTACTS DEFROST DETAILS Model RNC5 (Only) PCB PLUG - IN PLUG IN CONNECTOR BLACK BLACK ORANGE ORANGE PIN 1 - RED PIN 2 - ORANGE PIN 3 - BLACK BI-DIRECTIONAL PIN 4 - SPARE DAMPER MOTOR... - Page 16 Wiring Diagrams Model RNC5-TPF LOW SPEED BLUE WHITE BLACK EXHAUST SUPPLY MOTOR MOTOR...
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Page 17: Interlocking Hrv To Furnace
Interlocking HRV Operation to an Airhandler/Furnace Blower When using the Interface relay contacts to initiate blower operation on a fur- nace, certain thermostats will initiate the outdoor cooling condenser when R and G are closed. Use this wiring configuration to prevent the Interface relay contacts from initializing the condenser unit. -
Page 18: Defrost Operation
Defrost Operation Damper Defrost Fan Defrost MODEL RNC5-TPD MODEL RNC5-TPF The damper defrost HRV has an electronically controlled The fan defrost HRV is equipped with an electronically damper defrost mechanism. The defrost timer is activated controlled fan defrost system to remove frost that collects when the outside temperature drops below 27°F (-3°C). -
Page 19: Airflow Balancing
Air Flow Balancing It is necessary to have balanced air flow in an HRV. The vol- The first step is to operate all mechanical systems on high ume of air brought in from the outside must equal the volume speed, which have an influence on the ventilation system, i.e. of air exhausted by the unit. -
Page 20: Airflow Balancing
Pitot Tube and Gauge Pitot Tube Air Flow Balancing Kit with magnehelic gauge, DUCT Pitot tube, hose and carry case. FLOW Pitot tube Magnehelic gauge High Pressure Side Low Pressure Side Placement of Pitot Tube HRV NOTE: Graphic is for illustrative purposes only. Duct connection ports may vary. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Poor Air Flow • 1/4” (6mm) mesh on the outside hoods is plugged • clean exterior hoods or vents • filters plugged • remove and clean filter • core obstructed • remove and clean core • house grilles closed or blocked •... -
Page 22: Maintenance
Maintenance 1. Inspect Exterior Hoods at least once a month. 6. Clean Duct System if Required Make sure exhaust and fresh air supply hoods are not The duct system running to and from the HRV may accu- blocked or restricted by leaves, grass, or snow. In winter, it mulate dirt.
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