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INSTALLER MANUAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS VB0065 vänEE Canadian Model Numbers Broan U.S.A. Model Numbers 1001 ERV HRV100H 1001 HRV* HRV200H 2001 ERV ERV100HC 2001 HRV* ERV200HC READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ® * These products earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA.
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ABLE OF ONTENTS ................................ 3-4 ERVICE 1.1 3-D D ................................3 RAWING 1.2 P .............................4 ARTS RDERING HART 1.3 T ..............................4 ECHNICAL UPPORT & D .................. 5 EFROST ETTING VS EOGRAPHICAL OCATION ............................. 6-7 ECHNICAL 3.1 A ) ........................6 ISTRIBUTION ORMAL PERATION 3.2 A ) ..........................6...
BOUT THIS ANUAL This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information: WARNING Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious personal injuries including possibility of death. CAUTION Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, may severely damage the unit and/or its components. NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction.
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ERVICE CONT ARTS RDERING HART 1001 1001 2001 2001 ESCRIPTION 100H 100HC 200H 200HC 00866 00866 00866 00866 00866 00866 00866 00866 OUBLE COLLAR PORT NO . 10-32 00874 00874 00874 00874 00874 00874 00874 00874 ING NUT NO 02256 02256 02256 02256...
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YPE AND EFROST ETTING VS EOGRAPHICAL OCATION...
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PERATION TIME (°C) (°F) ELCIUS AHRENHEIT EFROSTING EFROSTING BETWEEN EACH DEFROST CYCLE BETWEEN EACH DEFROST CYCLE NOTE: The unit performance charts are listed on their own specification sheets. To access those documents, visit: www.vanee-ventilation.com (Canadian units) or www.broan.com (U.S.A. units).
YPICAL NSTALLATION There are three common installation methods. 4.1 F ULLY UCTED YSTEM (Primarily for homes with radiant hot water or electric baseboard heating. See Figure at right.) Moist, stale air is exhausted from the high humidity areas in the home, such as bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room.
4 straps (included) (see figure at right). For Broan U.S.A. models HRV100H, HRV200H, ERV100HC, and ERV200HC, hang the unit to ceiling joists with the 4 chains, springs and hooks (included) (see figure at right).
NSTALLATION CONT 5.3 C ALCULATING Use the table below to ensure that the ducts you intend to install will be carrying air flows at or under the recommended values. Avoid installing ducts that will have to carry air flows near the maximum values and never install a duct if its air flow exceeds the maximum value.
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NSTALLATION CONT 5.4 I NSTALLING THE UCTWORK AND EGISTERS WARNING Never install a stale air exhaust register in a room where a combustion device is, such as a gas furnace or a gas water heater or a fireplace. CAUTION The ductwork is intended to be installed in compliance with all applicable codes. 5.4.1 4.1) ULLY...
NSTALLATION CONT 5.4 I NSTALLING THE UCTWORK AND EGISTERS CONT 5.4.3 4.3) IMPLIFIED INSTALLATION OLUME ENTILATION AS ILLUSTRATED IN ECTION WARNING When performing duct connection to the furnace, installation must be done in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Please refer to your local building code. CAUTION When performing connection to the furnace ducts (Method 1), these ducts must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the HRV/ERV.
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NSTALLATION CONT 5.5 C ONNECTING UCTS TO THE Insulated flexible duct: Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible duct to the ports on the unit (exhaust to outside and fresh air from outside). a) Pull back the insulation to expose the flexible duct. b) Connect the interior flexible duct to the port using a duct tie.
NSTALLATION CONT 5.6 I NSTALLING THE XTERIOR OODS CAUTION All models require an exhaust hood with a backdraft 6" (152 damper. This damper closes when the unit is off and XHAUST HOOD PTIONAL DUCT prevents unwanted cold air from entering the house. LOCATION NTAKE HOOD 18"...
ONTROL EVICES 6.1 M ONTROLS CAUTION All models require a main control. Platinum model Deco-Touch model VT1W model VT2W model (Canada) (Canada) (U.S.A.) (U.S.A.) CONDENSATION CONTROL CONDENSATION CONTROL -20°C -20°C 5°C 5°C -4°F -4°F -5°C -5°C 41°F 41°F 23°F 23°F AIR SUPPLY CONTROL CONDENSATION CONTROL MAXIMUM SPEED...
This remote illuminated switch is typically installed in bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room to provide 20, 40 or 60 minutes of high speed ventilation at the push of a button. The switch is supplied and mounted on a white single gang wall plate. This push-button is not available for HRV100H and HRV200H units. Mechanical Timer: This timer allows up to 60 minutes of high speed operation to be selected from a remote location.
NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROLS IMENSIONS AND PECIFICATIONS ONTROLS , DH100W, VT1W, EHUMIDISTAT LATINUM OUCH VT2W : 12 volts DC : 12 volts DC OLTAGE OLTAGE : 12 volts DC OLTAGE 1³/ " 1" 2¾" (70 mm) (35 mm) (26 mm) 4¼"...
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NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROLS CONT NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROL CONT 7.2.2 D OUCH ONTROL NSTALLATION 4. Strip the end of the cable to 1. Cut a 2 ∕ " x 1³∕ " hole in wall access the 4 wires. Strip the at a convenient location for end of each wire.
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VT2W M EHUMIDISTAT ONTROLS NSTALLATION CONT 4. Connect the wires to the main control. (See figures at right) NOTE: For HRV100H and HRV200H only, To install VT1W, only connect GREEN and BLACK wires to main control. VT1W VT2W EHUMIDISTAT VC0068 5.
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If you identify this type of thermostat, you must use the A . An LTERNATE URNACE NTERLOCK IRING additional control relay will then have to be installed. NOTE: For HRV100H and HRV200H units, always use the A LTERNATE URNACE NTERLOCK IRING TANDARD URNACE...
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IRING IAGRAMS WARNING • Risk of electric shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the unit from its power source. • This product is equipped with an overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or a short-circuit situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product and check the polarity and voltage output from the outlet.
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IRING IAGRAMS CONT WARNING • Risk of electric shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the unit from its power source. • This product is equipped with an overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or a short-circuit situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product and check the polarity and voltage output from the outlet.
ALANCING 9.1 W HAT YOU EED TO ALANCE THE • A magnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0" to 0.25" water gauge (0 to 62.5 Pa) and 2 plastic tubes. • Two ”Flow Measuring Stations” or two flow collars (the size will vary VP0006 depending on the duct diameter).
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ALANCING CONT 9.4 B ALANCING ROCEDURE 1. Set the unit to high speed. Make sure that the furnace blower is ON if the installation is in any way connected to the ductwork of the cold air return. If not, leave furnace blower OFF. If the outside temperature is below 0°C / 32°F, make sure the unit is not running in defrost while balancing.
10. O VERALL ERIFICATION 10.1 M ONTROLS This procedure allows the installer to verify that all modes of operation are fully functional. During the verification of a main control, make sure that all optional remote controls are inactive. VT1W (U.S.A.) (6 DIFFERENT CONTROL SCENARIOS TO BE TESTED CONDENSATION CONTROL ET THE...
First, turn OFF the main control device VT1W, VT2W, Deco-Touch, Platinum or 3-Position Switch before checking the remote optional control(s). 20/40/60- MINUTE PUSH BUTTON TIMER (Not available for HRV100H and HRV200H MINUTE PUSH BUTTON models.) (Available only for HRV100H and HRV200H Activate the push-button.
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12. T ROUBLESHOOTING If the unit does not work properly, reset the unit by unplugging it for one minute and then replug it. If it is still not working properly, refer to table below. NOTE: Inspect the unit before proceeding with these steps. ROBLEMS OSSIBLE CAUSES OU SOULD TRY THIS...
12. T ROUBLESHOOTING CONT ROBLEMS OSSIBLE CAUSES OU SOULD TRY THIS The 20-minute push-button • The switch may be defective. • Unplug the unit. 20/40/60-minute Disconnect push-button timer does main control and the optional not work OR its indicator light does not stay on. control(s) (if need be).
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