Amana HRV-150 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 17

INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
Example diagram only-duct configuration may change depending on model
DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN
(Stale air drawn from key areas of home)
Partially Dedicated System
Stale air drawn from key areas of
home (bathroom, kitchen, laundry)
Fresh air supplied to main living
areas via the forced air system.
HRV must be balanced
* Ducts connection may
vary depending on model
Outdoors
NOTES:
1.Furnace blower may be required to operate when HRV/ERV is on to provide good air distribution.
2.Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only. 6' (2m) minimum separation recommended.
18" (460mm) above grade minimum.
3.Due to the differences in pressure between the HRV/ERV and the equipment it is being connected to, the HRV/ERV's airflow must be
confirmed on site, using the balancing procedure found in the installation manual.
(CONT'D)
Bedrooms
Fresh Air
Exhaust Air
Return Air
Exhaust Air from various parts of home.
i.e. bathrooms (if required),
kitchens (if required)
* Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed with furnace blower ON.
Exhaust
Central Control - optional
Bathroom
Return Air
Furnace thermostat
HRV
Connection
HRV
460 mm
1 m
(3'-3") min.
recommended
Cool Air
Return
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