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- Page 1 Installation and User Manual VB0063 VB0063 AE60/EA 1500/HV 1.5 RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE HOMEOWNER. HOMEOWNER: USE AND CARE INFORMATION ON PAGES 20 TO 24. Address of your installer 06095 rev. D...
- Page 2 5. The ductwork is intended to be installed in compliance with all local and national codes that are applicable. 6. Do not use the AE60, EA 1500 or HV 1.5 unit when varnishing. Furthermore, if the unit is installed in the attic, it is highly recommended to block the stale air intake and fresh air register.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......4 OUR UNIT AND ITS PURPOSE .......5 YPICAL INSTALLATIONS 2.1 Basement Installation . -
Page 4: Your Unit And Its Purpose
YOUR UNIT AND ITS PURPOSE PERATIONAL RINCIPLES The air exchanger is designed to eliminate problems of excessive humidity, to steady the temperature and the humidity and to filter and purify the air inside your house. The air exchanger carries out the following operations: AIR RECIRCULATION: The system recirculates the air inside the house, without exchanging with the outside. -
Page 5: Typical Installations
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS Use the following illustrations as guidelines to help you decide where your unit will be installed. The unit should be hung to the joists, using chains and springs (included). If needed, this unit can be installed upside down. For more details, see Point 3. INSTALL THE UNIT . -
Page 6: Mounting Considerations
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS (CONT’D) 2.3 M OUNTING ONSIDERATIONS This unit can be used for a retrofit application. Connect the existing ducts to the corresponding unit ports. If the previous stale air to outside duct and fresh air from outside duct are 5’’ diameter, install the 5’’... -
Page 7: Install The Unit
INSTALL THE UNIT 3.1 L OCATING AND OUNTING THE Choose an appropriate location for the unit, far from the areas of the house where peace and quiet are desired. • So as to provide easy access for filter maintenance (sometimes, by installing the unit upside down, it becomes easier to get to the filter). -
Page 8: Planning Of The Ductwork
INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.4 P LANNING OF THE UCTWORK • Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum number of bends and joints. Keep the length of the insulated ducts to a minimum. • Do not use wall cavities as ducts. Do not use branch lines smaller than 4’’... - Page 9 INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.5 I 6’’ D ’ NSTALLING UCTS AND EGISTERS CONT 3.5.3 UGGESTED REGISTER LOCATIONS BUNGALOW Basement stairwell (A): Open, lateral. One stale air exhaust register (1) in the highest lived-in level of the house and one fresh air distribution register (2) in the lowest lived-in level of the house.
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Page 10: Installing 6'' Ducts And Registers
INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.5 I 6’’ D ’ NSTALLING UCTS AND EGISTERS CONT 3.5.3 UGGESTED REGISTER LOCATIONS ’ CONT MULTI-LEVEL Stairwell (A): Open, central. Two stale air exhaust registers (1) in the upper lived-in levels of the house and one fresh air distribution register (2) in the lowest lived-in level of the house. -
Page 11: Insulated Flexible Ducts Installation
INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.6 I NSULATED LEXIBLE UCTS NSTALLATION CAUTION Make sure the vapor barrier on the insulated ducts does not tear during installation to avoid condensation within the ducts. Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible ducts to the unit ports (exhaust to outside and fresh air from outside). - Page 12 INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.7 E ’ XTERIOR PENING NSTALLATION CONT 3.7.1 ’ ANDEM RANSITION WITH XTERIOR CONT 1. For each duct, pull back the insulation to expose the interior flexible duct. CAUTION Always connect the exhaust air to outside duct on top section of the Tandem transition.
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Page 13: Exterior Opening(S) Installation
INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.7 E ’ XTERIOR PENING NSTALLATION CONT 3.7.1 ’ ANDEM RANSITION WITH XTERIOR CONT The dual exterior hood must be installed at a minimum distance of 18 inches (457 mm) from the ground. See illustration beside. 18”... - Page 14 INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.7 E ’ XTERIOR PENING NSTALLATION CONT 3.7.1 ’ ANDEM RANSITION WITH XTERIOR CONT MAS TREE PIN 2. Join the end of the Tandem transition to the rear of the exterior backplate. Secure with 2 Xmas tree pins and seal properly with duct tape.
- Page 15 INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.7 E ’ XTERIOR PENING NSTALLATION CONT 3.7.2 OCATING XTERIOR OODS If this unit installation needs to have 2 exterior hoods, an additional exterior hood must be bought (sold separately, single exterior hood, part number 13940). Choose an appropriate location for installing the exterior hoods.
- Page 16 INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.7 E ’ XTERIOR PENING NSTALLATION CONT 3.7.3 ONNECTING NSULATED UCTS TO XTERIOR OODS CAUTION Make sure the insulated ductwork vapor barrier does not tear during installation. 1. For each exterior hood, using a jig saw, cut a 6’’ diameter hole in the exterior wall. Run each flexible duct through its respective hole in the wall.
- Page 17 INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 3.7 E ’ XTERIOR PENING NSTALLATION CONT 3.7.4 OCATING OFFIT RILLES If this unit is installed in the attic, use the installation kit no. EA20130 (not available in the U.S.A.). Choose an appropriate location for installing the soffit grilles (included in the installation kit no.
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Page 18: Control
CONTROL 4.1 I NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROL WARNING Always disconnect the unit before making any connections. Failure in disconnecting power could result in electrical shock or damage of the control or electronic module of the unit. CAUTION Never install more than one optional control per unit. 1. - Page 19 CONTROL (CONT’D) 4.1 I ’ NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROL CONT 5. Pass the other end of the cable through the wall. Reinstall the cover plate. Using wall anchors (not included) and provided screws, mount the control on the wall. See illustrations below.
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Page 20: Operating The Control
CONTROL 4.1 I ’ NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROL CONT 9. Splice back the end of the cable to access the 4 wires. Remove the insulated sleeve of each wire ends. Connect each wires in their corresponding terminal (YELLOW in “Y”, RED in “R”, GREEN in “G”... - Page 21 CONTROL (CONT’D) 4.2 O ’ PERATING THE ONTROL CONT • “O”: To stop the unit, slide the button on this position. • M For a day-to-day usage, slide the button on this position. The INIMUM unit then will operate on normal speed. •...
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Page 22: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING Risk of electrical shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the unit from its power source. It is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves when performing maintenance or servicing. IANNUAL AINTENANCE Disconnect the power supply. VD0005 Clean filter •... -
Page 23: Annual Maintenance
MAINTENANCE (CONT’D) NNUAL AINTENANCE Disconnect the power supply. VD0005 Clean filter • Remove filter. • Vacuum to remove most of the dust. • Wash with a mixture of warm water and mild soap. You may add bleach if you wish to disinfect (one tablespoon per gallon). -
Page 24: Master Reset
If the problem is still not solved, call your installer or the nearest approved Service Center. You can also reach the Customer Service Department at the following telephone numbers: Exclusively for model AE60: 1-800-637-1453. Exclusively for model EA1500: 1-800-567-3855. Exclusively for model HV 1.5: 1-866-737-7770.
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