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- Page 1 Installer Manual Ventilation Systems for residential use only VB0013 Solo 1.5 (part #: 43720 and 43725) Solo 2.0 (part #: 45720 and 45725) VB0012 Duo 1.2 (part #: 43710) Duo 1.4 (part #: 43700) Duo 1.9 (part #: 45700) 03309-04/10/08...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ....................4 ERVICE 1.1 3-D Drawing ................4 1.2 Parts Ordering Chart ..............5 1.3 Technical Support ................5 ....................6 IZING & D EFROST ETTING VS EOGRAPHICAL OCATION ................8 ECHNICAL 4.1 Air Distribution (Normal Operation)..........8 4.2 Air Distribution (Defrost and/or Filtration Mode) ......8 4.3 Performance Charts ..............9-11 4.4 Dimensions ................12 4.5 Controls and Link Options............12... -
Page 3: About This Manual
Table of Contents (cont’d) ..........22 NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROLS 8.1 Dimensions and Specifications ..........22 8.2 Installation of the Main Control ..........22-23 8.3 Installation of the Wireless Push button and Receiver ....24 8.4 Electrical Connection to Optional Controls ......25 8.5 Electrical Connection to the Furnace ........25 ..............26-27 IRING IAGRAMS... -
Page 4: Service
Service 1.1 3-D D RAWING... -
Page 5: Parts Ordering Chart
Service (cont’d) 1.2 P ARTS RDERING HART Description SOLO 1.5 SOLO 2.0 DUO 1.2 DUO 1.4 DUO 1.9 (A) 43720 (A) 45720 43710 43700 45700 (B) 43725 (B) 45725 Double Collar Port #2 02257 02257 02257 02257 02257 Damper #1 (kit) -
Page 6: Sizing
2.0 Sizing These are the two most common methods used to evaluate the ventilation needs of a house: CSA F326 and Canadian Building Code: • High speed: 10 cfm per room 20 cfm for the master bedroom and the basement •... -
Page 7: Unit Type & Defrost Setting Vs Geographical Location
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Page 8: Technical Data
Technical Data 4.1 A ISTRIBUTION ORMAL PERATION STALE AIR FRESH AIR STALE AIR STALE AIR TO OUTSIDE TO BUILDING TO OUTSIDE FROM BUILDING VF0017 VF0016 SOLO FRESH AIR STALE AIR FRESH AIR FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE FROM BUILDING FROM OUTSIDE TO BUILDING 4.2 A ISTRIBUTION... -
Page 9: Performance Charts
Technical Data (cont’d) 4.3 P ERFORMANCE HARTS : SOLO 1.5 ODEL NUMBER Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.3 amps. Exhaust air transfer ratio: 0.01 Supply (l/s) VENTILATION PERFORMANCE Exhaust (l/s) External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust in. - Page 10 Technical Data (cont’d) 4.3 P ’ ERFORMANCE HARTS CONT : DUO 1.2 ODEL NUMBER Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.4 amps. Exhaust air transfer ratio: 0.01 Supply VENTILATION PERFORMANCE (l/s) Exhaust External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow (l/s) Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust in.
- Page 11 Technical Data (cont’d) 4.3 P ERFORMANCE HARTS ’ CONT : DUO 1.9 ODEL NUMBER Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 2.2 amps. Exhaust air transfer ratio: 0.01 Supply (l/s) VENTILATION PERFORMANCE Exhaust (l/s) External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust in.
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Page 12: Dimensions
• Interface for the Perfect • 60-minute crank timer Climate Comfort Center™ • Dehumidistat (Honeywell control, W8900) 4.6 S PECIFICATIONS Model Solo 1.5 Solo 2.0 Duo 1.2 Duo 1.4 Duo 1.9 Weight 71 lbs (32 kg) 73 lbs (33 kg) -
Page 13: Typical Installations
Typical Installations *Installations may vary according to the model number and the position (normal or reverse) in which the unit is installed. There are three (3) common installation methods. 5.1 F ULLY UCTED YSTEM (Primarily for homes with radiant hot water or electric baseboard heating. -
Page 14: Installation
Installation NSPECT THE ONTENTS OF THE • Inspect the exterior of the unit for shipping damage. Ensure that there is no damage to the door, door latches, door hinges, dampers, duct collars, cabinet, etc. • Inspect the interior of the unit for damage. Ensure that the fan motor assembly, recovery module, insulation, dampers, damper actuator and condensation tray (Solo) are all intact. -
Page 15: Calculating The Duct Size
Installation (cont’d) 6.3 C ALCULATING THE 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. -
Page 16: Installing The Ductwork And Registers
Installation (cont’d) 6.4 I NSTALLING THE UCTWORK AND EGISTERS WARNING Never install a stale air exhaust register in a room where there is a combustion device, such as a gas furnace, a gas water heater or a fireplace. 6.4.1 Fully Ducted System (as illustrated in Section 5.1) Stale air exhaust ductwork: •... -
Page 17: Simplified Installation (Volume Ventilation)
Installation (cont’d) 6.4 I NSTALLING THE UCTWORK AND EGISTERS ’ CONT 6.4.3 Simplified installation (Volume Ventilation) (as illustrated in Section 5.3) 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 duct connection to the furnace ducts (Method 1), these ducts must be sized to support the additional airflow produced by the ERV/HRV. -
Page 18: Connecting The Duct To The Unit
Installation (cont’d) 6.5 C ONNECTING THE UCT 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. -
Page 19: Installing The Exterior Hoods
Installation (cont’d) 6.6 I NSTALLING THE XTERIOR OODS Choose an appropriate location for installing the exterior hoods: • a minimum distance of 6 feet (1.8 m) between the hoods to avoid cross-contamination • a minimum distance of 18 inches (457 mm) from the ground Make sure the intake hood is at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away from any of the following: •... -
Page 20: Connecting The Drain (Solo Only)
Installation (cont’d) 6.7 C ONNECTING THE RAIN OLO ONLY Inside view VO0010 VO0008 In order to keep the drain pan intact, To install the drain fittings, punch the 2 hand tighten the 2 plastic drain fittings to knock-out sections located at the the unit using the gaskets, washers and bottom of the unit. -
Page 21: Control Devices
Control Devices 7.1 M ONTROLS ULTIMA model VENTA model SUPRA model ODELS ENTA UPRA LTIMA Off Position Intermittent Exchange (40 min./ OFF -20 min./ON) Low Speed Continuous Exchange High Speed Continuous Exchange Intermittent Filtration (40 min./ filtration -20 min./exchange) Low Speed Continuous Filtration High Speed Continuous Filtration Mode Indicator Air Exchange Indicator... -
Page 22: Other Features
Control Devices (cont’d) 7.3 O THER EATURES (for forced air heating system) URNACE INTERLOCK The furnace fan can be interlocked so that it will run simultaneously with the ventilation system to ensure proper distribution of fresh air throughout the house. The Perfect Climate Comfort Center™... -
Page 23: Installation Of The Main Control
Installation of the Controls (cont’d) 8.2 I ’ NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROL CONT 3- Install the wall control 60 inches (1.5 m) from the floor and leave a free space of at least 2 inches (5 cm) to the right of the control to allow user to slide out the control instructions. -
Page 24: Installation Of The Wireless Push Button And Receiver
Installation of the Controls (cont’d) 8.3 I NSTALLATION OF THE WIRELESS PUSH BUTTON AND RECEIVER INSTRUCTIONS: 1- Determine the location of the receiver illustrated in figure 19. Important: • Mount receiver as high as possible for best radio range. • Don’t mount the receiver or push button directly on metal, concrete or near metal studs. -
Page 25: Electrical Connection To Optional Controls
Installation of the Controls (con’d) 8.4 E LECTRICAL ONNECTION TO PTIONAL ONTROLS RECEIVER N.O. COM N.C. WIRELESS PUSH BUTTONS MAIN PC BOARD HUMIDITY PUSH-BUTTON SWITCHES CONTROL OR (10 SWITCHES MAXIMUM) VE0085A CRANK TIMER 8.5 E LECTRICAL ONNECTION TO THE URNACE WARNING Never connect a 120-volt AC circuit to the terminals of the furnace interlock (standard wiring). -
Page 26: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams WARNING Risk of electrical shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the unit from its power source. - Page 27 Wiring Diagrams (cont’d) WARNING Risk of electrical shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the unit from its power source.
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Page 28: Air Flow Balancing
10.0 Air Flow Balancing HAT YOU EED TO ALANCE THE • A magnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0 to 0.5 inch of water (0 to 125 Pa) and 2 plastic tubes. • The balancing chart provided with the unit. VP0009 RELIMINARY TAGES TO ALANCE THE... -
Page 29: Overall Verification
11.0 Overall Verification 11.1 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. VENTA (6 different control scenarios to be tested) Set the slider Set dehumidistat Results expected... -
Page 30: Optional Controls
11.0 Overall Verification (cont’d) 11.2 PTIONAL ONTROLS First, turn OFF the main control device before checking the remote optional controls. 20/40/60- MINUTE WIRELESS PUSH BUTTON TIMER MINUTE PUSH BUTTON TIMER Activate the push button. Activate the push button. Within 2 seconds, push one time for Results expected: 20 minutes, two times for 1. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
13.0 Troubleshooting NOTE: Be sure to unplug and inspect the unit before proceeding with these steps. Start-up troubleshooting: Problems Possible causes You should try this 1. Unit doesn't work. • The circuit board may • Unplug the unit. Disconnect the main be defective. -
Page 32: References
You should replace it. 14.0 References • HVI, “Installation Manual for Heat Recovery Ventilators”, 1987 edition. • ASHRAE 1984 Systems Handbook, chapter 11, “Air Distribution Design for Small Heating and Cooling Systems”. R 2000 LISTED Venmar Quality Assurance...
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