Lifebreath 40DHW, Operation, Sizing And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION OPERATION SIZING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL For Models 40DHW T Up Flow Model 60DHW T Up Flow Model 40DHWDF T Down Flow Model 60DHWDF T Down Flow Model 40DHWH...

Page 2: ...on and Purpose 4 Combo System Basic Principle 5 Specifications 12 21 Installation 22 27 Plumbing 28 Electrical 29 30 Optional Dehumidistat 30 Start Up Procedure 31 Operation 32 Troubleshooting 33 34 S...

Page 3: ...s to be concerned about Your domestic hot water heater boiler now provides the heat source for your furnace This Operating and Installation Guide will help you learn about your LIFEBREATH Clean Air Fu...

Page 4: ...uses is reduced in temperature to minimize a scald hazard potential Combining two or more end uses such as space heating and the heating of domestic hot water in a single system has the potential to...

Page 5: ...are normally open systems Combo System Basic Principles 5 WATER HEATER DOMESTIC HOT WATER SUPPLY AIR BLOWER HEATING COIL HRV ERV CORE CHECK VALVE RETURN AIR COLD WATER INLET ANTI SCALD VALVE WHEN REQU...

Page 6: ...omestic Hot Water and Space Heating Operation When both return water from the space heating loop and new cold water replacing domestic water being used enters the water heater the mixed entering water...

Page 7: ...istance to flow Gate valves have a greater susceptibility to chatter noise and malfunction with age Gate valves tend to be less expensive than the other type of valves The ball valve can be used as a...

Page 8: ...ir and to remove air from the heating loop when commissioning a system The drain valve should be near the low point of the return piping system upstream of the shut off valve and is preferred to be ne...

Page 9: ...r from the municipal supply The Anti Scald valve must be thermostatically controlled and approved to the ASSE standard No 1016 and 1017 for use as an anti scald device Note There are a number of press...

Page 10: ...ater flow rate GPM Air Handler return air temperature Air Handler air flow rate CFM The hot water inlet temperature is typically 140 F 60 C If this temperature must be increased to achieve higher outp...

Page 11: ...ater millimeters of water Note Although the water in the combo system is pressurized by the domestic water system the pump is required to create water flow in the heating loop The domestic water syste...

Page 12: ...nded for regions where the temperature does not drop below 25 F 4 C Filters Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams of ventilation section 1 pleated in return plenum side Case Prepainte...

Page 13: ...8 9 48 7 40 6 71 2 69 0 57 0 47 5 81 7 79 1 65 3 54 4 92 2 89 3 73 7 61 3 102 7 99 5 82 1 68 3 113 3 109 7 90 4 75 2 5 GPM 130 140 150 160 170 180 64 7 62 4 50 7 41 8 75 8 73 1 59 3 48 8 86 8 83 8 67...

Page 14: ...160 170 180 48 0 44 1 41 7 38 7 56 2 51 7 48 8 45 5 64 5 59 3 56 0 51 9 72 8 66 9 63 2 58 6 81 2 74 6 70 4 65 3 89 6 82 3 77 6 72 0 5 GPM 130 140 150 160 170 180 50 5 46 1 43 5 40 0 59 1 54 0 50 9 46...

Page 15: ...0 6 71 2 69 0 57 0 47 5 81 7 79 1 65 3 54 4 92 2 89 3 73 7 61 3 102 7 99 5 82 1 68 3 113 3 109 7 90 4 75 2 5 GPM 130 140 150 160 170 180 64 7 62 4 50 7 41 8 75 8 73 1 59 3 48 8 86 8 83 8 67 9 55 9 98...

Page 16: ...9 67 8 61 9 58 3 53 7 76 5 69 8 65 8 60 5 85 3 77 8 73 3 67 4 94 1 85 8 80 8 74 3 890 790 740 660 40 7 38 0 36 5 33 8 47 7 44 5 42 7 39 6 54 8 51 0 49 0 45 5 61 9 57 6 55 3 51 3 CFM 5 WG 69 0 64 3 61...

Page 17: ...2 2 89 3 73 7 61 3 102 7 99 5 82 1 68 3 113 3 109 7 90 4 75 2 5 GPM 130 140 150 160 170 180 64 7 62 4 50 7 41 8 75 8 73 1 59 3 48 8 86 8 83 8 67 9 55 9 98 0 94 5 76 6 63 0 109 2 105 3 85 3 70 1 120 4...

Page 18: ...46 2 42 9 34 6 53 2 52 1 48 4 39 0 59 2 58 0 53 8 43 4 65 3 63 9 59 3 47 8 36 7 36 0 33 3 26 6 43 0 42 0 38 9 31 1 49 2 48 1 44 5 35 6 55 4 54 3 50 2 40 1 61 7 60 4 55 8 44 6 68 0 66 5 61 5 49 1 Spec...

Page 19: ...25 F 4 C Filters Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams of ventilation section 1 pleated in return plenum side Case Prepainted galvanized steel for superior corrosion resistance Dimen...

Page 20: ...F 4 C Filters Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams of ventilation section 1 pleated in return plenum side Case Prepainted galvanized steel for superior corrosion resistance Dimensio...

Page 21: ...tional for energy efficient ventilation Enthalpic cores are recommended for regions where the temperature does not drop below 25 F 4 C Filters Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams of...

Page 22: ...filter heat recovery core and components As a rule this unit should be installed adjacent to the hot water heater If this is not possible or if the piping layout is complex the total head pressure on...

Page 23: ...event heat loss All local codes must be followed in determining the amount of insulation needed The ventilation section consists of two 6 15 2cm round ports located on the side of the cabinet which ve...

Page 24: ...collars provided to form a seal between the collars and the cabinet The collars can then be fastened into place with screws Note the exhaust outlet is always the port on the bottom and the supply inle...

Page 25: ...the supply and return ducts Drill a small hole in the duct about 3 16 three feet downstream of any elbows or bends and one foot upstream of any elbows or bends These are recommended distances but the...

Page 26: ...increased by taking an average of multiple readings as outlined in the literature supplied with the Pitot tube BUILT IN BALANCING DAMPERS BACK DRAFT DAMPER OUTSIDE HOOD INSULATED PIPE WITH VAPOUR BARR...

Page 27: ...ny piping running through unconditioned space must be insulated to prevent heat loss and possible freezing of the line Stickers indicating direction of flow Supply to furnace and Return to water heate...

Page 28: ...ducts the check valve is included with our manual kit for field installation between the air handler and hot water source The check valve should be installed in a vertical run of pipe with the flow of...

Page 29: ...es phase and draws anywhere from 2 8 7 amps depending on fan speed The low voltage thermostat not provided connects to the R W terminals for heating and the R Y C terminals when calling for cooling Ca...

Page 30: ...determine if this relay configuration is required 30 R G W Y C R G W Y Furnace T stat COM or Dehumidistat 24 Volt Relay NO Interface Relay NC TB 102 1099 Optional Dehumidistat An optional dehumidistat...

Page 31: ...s instructions 3 Purge air from unit To do so open the supply shut off valve to the furnace Attach a garden hose to drain valve and drain water until you get a continuous flow Close the drain valve a...

Page 32: ...lower will return to its preset speed or off Continuous low speed can be selected on the ventilation switch at the electrical box Ventilation The heat recovery ventilation HRV portion of the Clean Air...

Page 33: ...ckage in the filter or some other obstruction 6 Make sure your water heater is sized large enough for heat load of house and for domestic hot water use 7 Air may still be in the water lines If so re p...

Page 34: ...ts A rip in the vapor barrier or poorly sealed joints may cause condensation or ice to form on the ducting If this occurs replace the entire line Humidity levels are too low 1 If you have installed a...

Page 35: ...ogical step by step method which should minimize the work and time involved in having the system meet the designed parameters The following conditions are assumed The air filter is in place All supply...

Page 36: ...____________ Prov _____________ Postal Code ________________ Phone ____________ Fax ___________ Designer Signature _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone _...

Page 37: ...ater Return Temperature ________ o F B 9 B 10 COOLING EQUIPMENT B 12 Cooling Output ________ Btu h ________ tons 80 125 of A 2 B 13 Manufacturers Flow Rate Ton ________ cfm ton B 14 Cooling Air Flow R...

Page 38: ...or high volume applications If laundry is ensuite for a one bedroom dwelling increase tank size to 40 USG METHOD B domestic hot water usage for C 2 Activity Average Volume per usage USG X Times used...

Page 39: ..._______ _________ x ________ ___________ ________________ _________ x ________ ___________ Measured Actual Length ___________ Total Effective Length ___________ TABLE D 1 EQUIVALENT LENGTHS FOR COPPER...

Page 40: ...______ Phone ____________ Fax ___________ Designer Signature _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone _______________ Fax _______________ Date D ______ M ___...

Page 41: ...resh Air Intake Air Flow _______________________________ Back Draft Damper installed in Stale Air to Outside Duct F 6 Required Supply Air Temperature ________ o F F 4 F 5 F 7 Returned Water Temperatur...

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