Field Controls FC150ERV Operation and, Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ct earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA It meets ENERGY STAR requirements only when used in Canada FC95HRV FC155HRV FC20...

Page 2: ...r handler operating at a higher static After installation the compatibility of the two pieces of equipment must be confirmed by measuring the air flows of the HRV by using the balancing procedure foun...

Page 3: ...trol instructions located in the Operation and Installation Manual for instructions on how to set the dehumidistat The dehumidistat function on the main control should be set to OFF for all seasons ex...

Page 4: ...atic setting The Dehumidistat should be set to OFF for all seasons except the heating season Dehumidistat Part DH1 Healthy Home System Control HHSC Dehumidistat Indicator LEDs Set to the desired humid...

Page 5: ...ls Never use the dehumidistat feature when outdoor temperatures are above 59 F 15 C Setting the Dehumidistat Press and release the DEHUMIDISTAT button until the DEHUMIDISTAT LED is at the desired sett...

Page 6: ...ts indicate high speed operation Lockout Mode is useful if you wish to disable the timer Set lockout by holding the Select Button for 5 seconds Unlock by holding for 5 seconds Optional Vent Timer Cont...

Page 7: ...the access door will fit tight against the core 4 Motors Maintenance Free 5 Drain condensate Line Clean once a year Inspect drain line drain spout and P trap for blockage mould or kinks Flush with wa...

Page 8: ...s Date ___________________________________________ Tag _____________________Qty ___________________ Project _________________________________________ Engineer _______________________________________ C...

Page 9: ...Air Flow Stale air enters the FRONT RIGHT side port The air passes down the front half of the core then up the back half of the core and out the RIGHT REAR port Fresh outdoor air enters the LEFT REAR...

Page 10: ...___________________________ Tag _____________________Qty ___________________ Project _________________________________________ Engineer _______________________________________ Contractor _____________...

Page 11: ...___________________________________ Supplier ________________________________________ Quote _________________________________________ Submitted by ____________________________________ Sensible Efficie...

Page 12: ...30 L s 32 F 0 C 81 Sensible Efficiency 64 cfm 30 L s 32 F 0 C 69 Total Efficiency 50 64 cfm 30L s 95 F 35 C 47 VAC 60HZ 120 WATTS Low speed 63 WATTS High speed 173 Amp rating 1 4 LATENT RECOVERY MOIST...

Page 13: ...stale air duct should have a timer which will initiate high speed ventilation Refer to Optional Timers in this manual Fresh air ducts should be installed to all bedrooms and living areas excluding bat...

Page 14: ...R 40 1m MINIMUM Outdoors Cool Air Return 3 min recommended Forced Air Furnace Dampers for balancing airflows Backdraft Damper Leaf Hinge Simplified Installation Diagrams Simplified Installation Return...

Page 15: ...e HRV is in standby OFF or Recirculate WARNING Partially Dedicated Installation Diagrams Partially Dedicated System This installation enables stale air to be drawn from the poorest air quality areas o...

Page 16: ...equired Kitchens if required Fresh air to house main living areas bedrooms livingroom rec room etc Fully Dedicated Installation Diagrams Fully Dedicated System This is a stand alone HRV ERV system whi...

Page 17: ...rvice agency WARNING Unit must be installed level to ensure proper condensate drainage Due to the broad range of installation and operational conditions consider the possibility of condensation formin...

Page 18: ...e ceiling Kitchen Exhaust grilles must never be connected to the range hood They should be installed at least 4 feet 1 2 m horizontally away from the stove Field supplied balancing dampers should be i...

Page 19: ...g Do not locate in a garage attic or crawl space Exhaust Weatherhood Requirements At least 6 2 m from the ventilation air intake At least 18 460 mm above ground or above the depth of expected snow acc...

Page 20: ...re Retainer located on the Back Plate Figure C 8 Attach the Back Plate to the wall using the 2 supplied screws and anchors 9 Attach the Face Plate to the Back Plate Figure B Note Be careful to correct...

Page 21: ...uring lockout mode the High Speed Status Light will momentarily illuminate but no override will be initiated If lockout mode is initiated when the timer is activated the timer will continue its timed...

Page 22: ...stallation or turning the unit on 7 Push any excess wire into wall and against mounting base 8 Snap cover onto base while ensuring pins align with sockets in connector 9 Once powered the HHSC automati...

Page 23: ...RING TERMINALS 12V 24 VAC Field wiring 20 AWG min required Connect V Terminal on the HHSC Control to the Hi Terminal instead of Lo for a shorter ventilation period Setting up the HHSC Control The dura...

Page 24: ...a shorter ventilation period One DH 1 Dehumidistat and or one or more VTC timer controls may be connected as shown Connect all Red Yellow and Green control terminals to the corresponding HRV ERV termi...

Page 25: ...ed Connect V Terminal on the HHSC Control to the Hi Terminal instead of Lo for a shorter ventilation period One DH 1 Dehumidistat and or one or more VTC timer controls may be connected as shown Connec...

Page 26: ...HRV ERV will be fully off when the OFF position is selected on the Main Control Timers and or other controls will not function when the HRV ERV is in the OFF position The fully off feature can be modi...

Page 27: ...Prior to balancing the unit first adjust air flows in branch lines to specific areas of the house If the outdoor temperature is below 0 C 32 F ensure the unit is not running in defrost Place the magn...

Page 28: ...and damper down the duct with the highest duct velocity pressure Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 until both ducts show indentical readings For this example the Fresh Air to Building air stream has the highe...

Page 29: ...s located on the lower portion of this page Step 8 Damper down the higher airflow and repeat Steps 5 to 7 as required until both airflows are identical balanced Step 9 Remove the tape and rubber fitti...

Page 30: ...is due to the high return static pressures found in some furnace installations The FC155HRV and FC200HRV models have factory installed Balancing Dampers located in the Fresh Air to Building and Stale...

Page 31: ...of the HRV have contractor balance HRV locate the grilles high on the walls or under the baseboards install ceiling mounted diffuser or grilles so as not to directly spill the supply air on the occup...

Page 32: ...re IMPORTANT Control low voltage is 12 24VAC DO NOT CONNECT EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES TO THE UNIT DEFROST DETAILS Not Applicable to FC150ERV P1 1 2 3 4 PIN 1 BLACK PIN 2 ORANGE PIN 3 RED PIN 4 SPARE PCB...