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Guardian Plus GSVH1K Installation And Instruction Manual

Hepa filtration and fresh air ventilation, heat recovery and energy recovery
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
HEPA Filtration
and Fresh Air
Ventilation*
GSVH1K
HEPA Filtration,
HEPA
Fresh Air and
Filtration*
Heat Recovery
GSFH1K
Ventilation*
HEPA Filtration,
GSHH3K
Fresh Air and
VB0061
Energy Recovery
*Patents pending
Ventilation*
GSEH3K
RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH CONSUMER.
www.guardianplusairsystems.com
www.Broan-NuTone.com
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rev 3

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL HEPA Filtration and Fresh Air Ventilation* GSVH1K HEPA Filtration, HEPA Fresh Air and Filtration* Heat Recovery GSFH1K Ventilation* HEPA Filtration, GSHH3K Fresh Air and VB0061 Energy Recovery *Patents pending Ventilation* GSEH3K RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH CONSUMER.

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    2. Intended for residential installation only in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 90B. 3. For GSVH1K, GSHH3K and GSEH3K units only: Be sure to duct air outside. - Do not intake / exhaust air into spaces with in walls or ceiling or into attics, crawl spaces, or garage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    .............9 NSTALLATIONS GSVH1K, GSHH3K GSEH3K U .

  • Page 4: Before Starting

    • Inspect the interior of the unit for damage. Ensure the blower assembly, heat recovery core (model GSHH3K), energy recovery core (model GSEH3K), insulation, dampers (models GSVH1K , GSHH3K and GSEH3K), prefilter, HEPA filter, etc. are all intact. • If the unit was damaged during shipping, contact your local distributor, or Broan-NuTone at 1-800-558-1711.

  • Page 5: D Ad

    AIR FROM OUTSIDE RONT 29.4'' (748 mm) 17.8'' (452 mm) VF0029 22.9'' (581 mm) VK0048 FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW ENTILATION ERFORMANCES 2.2.1 GSVH1K V ENTILATION ERFORMANCES EXT STATIC NET VENTILATION GROSS AIR FLOW POWER PRESSURE AIRFLOW SUPPLY EXHAUST FILTERED in.w.g. Watts NOTE: all tests performed at high speed.

  • Page 6: Mounting And Servicing

    2. TECHNICAL DATA (CONT’D) ’ ENTILATION ERFORMANCES CONT 2.2.2 GSHH3K V 2.2.3 GSEH3K V ENTILATION ERFORMANCES ENTILATION ERFORMANCES EXT STATIC NET VENTILATION GROSS AIR FLOW EXT STATIC NET VENTILATION GROSS AIR FLOW POWER POWER PRESSURE AIRFLOW SUPPLY EXHAUST FILTERED PRESSURE AIRFLOW SUPPLY EXHAUST...

  • Page 7: Recovery

    4. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION The Guardian Plus units are versatile appliances capable of delivering filtered air (model GSFH1K) or both filtered and fresh air to your home (models GSVH1K, GSHH3K and GSEH3K). Because each installation is different, it is recommended you take the time to plan your installation.

  • Page 8: Planning The Installation 4.1 P

    4. PLANNING THE INSTALLATION (CONT’D) LANNING OF THE DUCTWORK • Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum of bends and joints. • Keep the length of insulated ducts to the outside of home to a minimum.(not for HEPA Filtration model GSFH1K). •...
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  • Page 11: Installations

    HEPA Filtration only model GSFH1K). • If a HEPA Filtration Fresh Air & Heat Recovery Ventilation model GSHH3K is installed, a water drain Only for the models GSVH1K, must be close to collect the run-off. Drain required only for the GSHH3K and GSEH3K that GSHH3K model.

  • Page 12: Central Draw Pointi

    CAUTION When the ambient temperature for the unit Only for the models GSVH1K, GSHH3K location is below freezing (32°F - 0°C), the and GSEH3K that use fresh outside air. unit must run continuously to prevent Drain required only for the GSHH3K condensation.

  • Page 13: Return - To

    • The HEPA Filtration Fresh Air Ventilation model GSVH1K needs to be ON all the time, since it doesn’t have motorized dampers. If this unit is OFF, then the furnace / air handler will draw cold outdoor air inside.

  • Page 14: Install The Unit

    6. INSTALL THE UNIT OOLS AND MATERIALS Here are the tools and materials needed to perform the installation: • Phillips screwdriver #2 or Robertson #1 • Hammer and flat blade screwdriver (for plenum connection installation only, to make holes in existing metal duct) •...
  • Page 15 6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) ’ USPENDED PPLICATIONS CONT CAUTION Make sure the unit is level. If preferred, the door can be removed. First, remove the stopper (A) located on the right side of the door hinge, then, slide the door out of its hinge. VD0170 •...

  • Page 16: Installing

    6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) ’ USPENDED PPLICATIONS CONT NOTE: To wire the wall control, go to Section 7.4. • Reinstall the front plate, the door and the door stopper. • Hang the unit to the joists, using four #8 x 1 1/2” screws, four chains and four spings. See illustration.
  • Page 17 6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 8’’ D ’ NSTALLING UCTS AND EGISTERS CONT 6.5.1 S 5.3) TAND LONE YSTEM AS ILLUSTRATED IN ECTION How to connect the 8’’ flexible duct to the unit duct connectors. • Each port is identified on top of the unit (See illustrations below). Using the provided colored sticker dot, identify which duct it is (red dot for stale airflow and blue dot for filtered airflow).
  • Page 18 6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 8’’ D ’ NSTALLING UCTS AND EGISTERS CONT 6.5.2 C 5.4) ( ’ ENTRAL OINT AS ILLUSTRATED IN ECTION CONT • Using a metal shear or a hammer and a flat blade screwdriver, punch a hole into the furnace / air handler return duct.
  • Page 19 (see icon on the top of the unit) EXHAUST AIR FROM BUILDING using tie wrap and duct tape. Front door of the unit VJ0027A ® T (GSVH1K, GSHH3K & GSEH3K NSTALLING NSULATED LEXIBLE UCTS TO ANDEM RANSITION MODELS ONL Y CAUTION Make sure the insulated ductwork vapor barrier does not tear during installation.

  • Page 20: Installing Air Duo ™ E

    6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 6.7 I ™ E * (GSVH1K, GSHH3K GSEH3K NSTALLING XTERIOR MODELS ONLY 6.7.1. A ™ E SSEMBLING XTERIOR AirDuo™ exterior hood requires assembly. Assemble the top metal screen, the plastic grille and the bottom metal screen to AirDuo™ exterior hood. Use provided screws. See illustration beside.

  • Page 21: Installing Two Exterior

    6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 6.7 I ™ E * (GSVH1K, GSHH3K GSEH3K ’ NSTALLING XTERIOR MODELS ONLY CONT 6.7.3 C ® ™ ’ ONNECTING ANDEM TRANSITION TO EXTERIOR CONT 3. Attach the exterior backplate to the exterior wall. Using 4 #8 x 1 1/2” screws, fix it to the wall.
  • Page 22 6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 6.8 I * (GSVH1K, GSHH3K GSEH3K ’ NSTALLING XTERIOR OODS MODELS ONLY CONT 6.8.2 L ™ OCATING THE PTIONAL EXTERIOR SINGLE HOOD WARNING Make sure the AirDuo™ hood is at least 3 feet (0.9 m) away from any of the following: •...

  • Page 23: Installing Two Breidert

    6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 6.8 I * (GSVH1K, GSHH3K GSEH3K ’ NSTALLING XTERIOR OODS MODELS ONLY CONT 6.8.3 C ’ ONNECTING NSULATED UCTS TO XTERIOR OODS CONT 3. Attach the exterior backplate to the exterior wall. Using four provided screws, fix it to the wall.

  • Page 24: Connection To The

    6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 6.9 I (GSVH1K, GSHH3K GSEH3K ’ NSTALLING READERT MODELS ONLY CONT 6.9.2 C ONNECTING NSULATED UCTS TO READERT CAUTION Make sure the insulated ductwork vapor barrier does not tear during installation. 1. Install the Breadert caps as recommended by the manufacturer. Identify each insulated duct. For fresh air from outside duct, use the blue sticker dots (one at each end).

  • Page 25: 5'' To

    6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 6.10 5’’ 6’’ ONNECTION TO THE OVAL PORTS OF THE UNIT (GSVH1K, GSHH3K GSEH3K ’ MODELS ONLY CONT 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for all insulated ducts. CAUTION Avoid compressing the insulation when you pull the tape tightly around the joint. Compressed insulation loses its insulation properties and causes water dripping due to condensation on the exterior surface of the duct.
  • Page 26 6. INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D) 6.12 (32°F 0°C) EMPERATURE PPLICATIONS ELOW REEZING ODELS CAUTION When the ambient temperature surrounding the unit falls below freezing (32°F or 0°C), all units must run continuously to prevent condensation. GSHH3K H GSEH3K E ONLY ECOVERY AND NERGY ECOVERY...

  • Page 27: Low Temperaturea

    NIT IS OPERATING ON HIGH SPEED VC0053 ONTROLLERS ONE PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT There are two wall controllers available: ACCGSC1 control (intended for GSFH1K and GSVH1K models only) and ACCGSC3 control (intended for GSHH3K and GSEH3K models only). Power Fresh air Recirculation...

  • Page 28: Dimensions

    7. CONTROLS (CONT’D) IMENSIONS Dimensions are the same for both models. VC0049 NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROLLERS BOTH MODELS WARNING Always disconnect the unit before making any connections. Failure in disconnecting power could result in electrical shock or damage of the wall control or electronic module inside the unit. CAUTION Never install more than one optional wall control per unit.
  • Page 29 7. CONTROLS (CONT’D) ’ NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROLLERS BOTH MODELS CONT 6. Reinstall the cover plate. Using provided wall anchors and provided screws, mount the wall controller on the wall. Use only 2 screws to mount on outlet box. See illustrations below. ECESS OUNT URFACE...

  • Page 30: Installation Of The Wall

    7. CONTROLS (CONT’D) ’ NSTALLATION OF THE ONTROLLERS BOTH MODELS CONT 10. Reinstall the side door on the electrical box and install the 8’’ oval port on the unit. 11. Route the wire through its channel and reinstall the front panel on the unit. See photo beside.

  • Page 31: Operating Accgsc3 C

    7. CONTROLS (CONT’D) ACCGSC3 C PERATING ONTROLLER ECIRCULATION INDICATOR 7.6.1 ACCGSC3 C ONTROLLER DESCRIPTION LIGHTS UP WHEN SLIDE RESH AIR INDICATOR SWITCH IS ON LIGHTS UP WHEN SLIDE ECIRCULATION NIT IS NORMAL SWITCH IS ON OPERATING ON LOW SPEED BOOST ENTILATION OR Fresh air ENTILATION POSITION...

  • Page 32: Balancing Procedure

    8. BALANCING PROCEDURE (GSVH1K, GSHH3K AND GSEH3K UNITS ONLY) All units are prebalanced. However, if your construction code requires to balance the unit, follow this procedure. EED TO ALANCE THE • A magnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0 to 0.5 inches water gauge (0 to 125 Pa) and 2 plastic tubes.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    VD0170 Slide out the air diffuser (model GSVH1K), the heat recovery module (model GSHH3K only), the energy recovery module (model GSEH3K only) and the filter cartridge from the unit.
  • Page 34 9. MAINTENANCE (CONT’D) For HEPA Filtration, Fresh Air and Heat Recovery model GSHH3K only Slide out the two core filters (item 1) from the heat recovery core and wash them under hot water with mild soap. Remove the dust on the heat recovery core (item 2) using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment.
  • Page 35 9. MAINTENANCE (CONT’D) NNUAL AINTENANCE ESSENTIAL Your unit is equipped with a wall controller (ACCGSC1 or ACCGSC3), which tells when to perform maintenance when the Filter Maintenance light stays ON. Otherwise, this maintenance must be performed once a year to ensure your unit proper operation for years to come.

  • Page 36: Optional Alpine / Pine F 10. Troubleshooting

    10. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS • Check breaker or fuse in main distribution panel or GFI outlet. 1.Unit does not start at Low • Check there is 120V at the electrical outlet. or High position. • Make sure the unit main switch is properly set in Normal or Boost position. •...

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