Fantech 99286, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...d Lenexa KS 66215 Tel 800 747 1762 Fax 800 487 9915 Canada 50 Kanalflakt Way Bouctouche NB E4S 3M5 Tel 800 565 3548 Fax 877 747 8116 VER200 Energy Recovery Ventilator Your ventilation system should be installed in conformance with the appropriate provincial state requirements or in the absence of such requirements with the current edition of the National Building Code and or ASHRAE s Good Engineer...

Page 2: ...ion equipment i e Gas Furnaces Oil Furnaces Wood Stoves etc Products are designed and manufactured to provide reliable performance but they are not guaranteed to be 100 free of defects Even reliable products will experience occasional failures and this possibility should be recognized by the user If these products are used in a life support ventilation system where failure could result in loss or ...

Page 3: ...9 Installing the ducting to the weatherhood 9 INTERIOR DUCTING INSTALLATION General Tips 10 Installing duct to ERV 10 Supply Exhaust Air Grilles Location 10 ERV INSTALLATION 11 AIRFLOW ADJUSTMENT BALANCING General preparation 13 Adjusting airflow using integrated balancing system 13 Balancing steps 14 LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEMS 15 WIRING DIAGRAM 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 ERV MAINTENANCE CHART 19 ERV ...

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Page 5: ...ey areas of the home requiring local exhaust bathroom kitchen laundry room 2 Fresh air is distributed directly to habitable rooms in the house bedrooms living room 3 The ERV s airflow must be balanced after installation using the procedure found in the section AIRFLOW BALANCING Suggested installation for Hydronic baseboard Infloor heating Electric baseboard Mini split heat pump Benefits Provides t...

Page 6: ...ng any installation type requiring the use of the furnace interlock Fantech energy recovery ventilators ERV that use a supply fan shutdown for frost prevention do not include an outdoor air motorized damper If you are using a simplified installation i e connecting the ERV supply air duct to a furnace s return air duct the ERV must operate continuously When the ERV is turned off no warm exhaust air...

Page 7: ... an outdoor air motorized damper If you are using a simplified installation i e connecting the ERV supply air duct to a furnace s return air duct the ERV must operate continuously When the ERV is turned off no warm exhaust air will flow through the ERV but the furnace s fan will continue to draw in outdoor air directly into the furnace If it s cold outside cold air will be introduced without re he...

Page 8: ...turn ERV Furnace ducting for Simplified Installation Option 2 Suggested installation for When bathroom and kitchen already have local exhaust system May be suitable for retrofitting Benefits Least expensive installation type Fantech energy recovery ventilators ERV that use a supply fan shutdown for frost prevention do not include an outdoor air motorized damper If you are using a simplified instal...

Page 9: ...r liner which acts as a vapor barrier must be completely sealed to the outer wall and the ERV using tape and or caulking A good bead of high quality caulking preferably acoustical sealant will seal the inner flexible duct to both the ERV duct connection and the weatherhood prior to securing them To minimize airflow restriction the flexible insulated duct that connects the two outside weatherhoods ...

Page 10: ...flexible duct to prevent leakage between the ducting and the duct connection In the case of solid ducting slide duct over duct connection screw in place and seal SUPPLY AIR GRILLES LOCATION In homes without a forced air furnace fresh air should be supplied to all habitable rooms including bedrooms and living areas It should be supplied from high wall or ceiling locations Grilles that diffuse the a...

Page 11: ...vetop fan Central vacuum system Bathroom exhaust fans unless they are specifically designed for this purpose These appliances may cause lint dust or grease to collect in the ERV damaging the unit Mounting Chain mount Have a nearby power supply 120 volts 60Hz Choose a location which allows the possibility of mounting the unit to supporting beams The unit should be level in order to allow proper con...

Page 12: ...ake sure to place gasket between the unit and the drain nipple inside the unit 3 Secure the drain nipple using the nutsert 4 Install the drain hose making a P trap secure the condensate line drain connection using the tube clamp provided Fill the condensate line with water The drain nipple is placed upside down in the unit to prevent it being damaged during shipping or the installation of the unit...

Page 13: ... is operating at normal speed during the balancing sequence When reading with a mechanical type manometer Magnehelic make sure the manometer is placed on a level surface For optimal performance ERV unit should be re balanced after a major renovation or after the installation of extra grilles or registers In cold climates continuous excessive positive pressure inside the house may drive moisture in...

Page 14: ...irflow may affect the other airflow as well It is recommended to check each airflow again to make sure the value did not change dramatically during the balancing procedure Make adjustments as necessary The pressure reading from the duct connection refers to the total pressure loss from the distribution system A well designed distribution system should have a total pressure loss between 0 4 100Pa a...

Page 15: ...with ventilation Set preferred indoor relative humidity range and ventilation mode for day and night conditions No battery to replace all programmed settings are retained during power outage Maintenance reminder indicator Error code messages reduce troubleshooting time EDF7 MODE button provides 3 modes of operations Ventilation Recircula tion and Standby User selected fan speed Reduced Medium Norm...

Page 16: ...16 fantech WIRING DIAGRAM ON MUST HIGH SPEEDS LOW 55V JP5 JP3 75V 120V 90V LOW JP3 JP5 HIGH 120V 90V 75V 55V SPEEDS ON Observe polarity on all accessory controls where applicable ...

Page 17: ...CONNECTION TO A COOLING SYSTEM On some newer furnaces and older thermostats energizing the R and G terminal at the furnace has the effect of energizing the Y at the thermostat and thereby turning on the cooling system If you identify this type of thermostat you must use the Alternate Furnace Interlock Wiring Standard Accessory Control Contact Alternative Accessory Control Contact As per building c...

Page 18: ...s Inadequate power supply at site Have electrician check supply voltage Ductwork is restricting airflow Check duct installation Improper speed control setting Increase the speed of the ERV i e change unit control from REDUCED to NORMAL speed ERV airflow improperly balanced Have contractor balance ERV airflows Ducting has fallen down or been disconnected from ERV Have contractor reconnect ducting S...

Page 19: ...l damages incurred in the use of the ventilation system Fantech is not responsible for providing an authorized service centre near the purchaser or in the general area Fantech reserves the right to supply refurbished parts as replacements Transportation removal and installation fees are the responsibility of the purchaser The purchaser is responsible to adhering to all codes in effect in his area ...

Page 20: ...ur core s air inlets facing down place it in a large sink bathtub or shower 4 Pour clean tap water through the face of the core facing upwards until it runs clear Ensure the entire surface is rinsed 5 Rotate the core so that its other air inlet is facing down and repeat step 5 6 With plates still oriented vertically allow the core to dry normally 2 3 hours 7 Slide back the core into the unit 8 Rep...

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