Lifebreath CAF-D-L4A-36-P16, Operation, Sizing And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ED WITH AIRCOM ELECTRONICS Operation Sizing and Installation Manual Models CAF U S4A 24 P16 E16 CAF D S4A 24 P16 E16 CAF H S4A 24 P16 E16 CAF U L4A 36 P16 E16 CAF D L4A 36 P16 E16 CAF H L4A 36 P16 E16...

Page 2: ...tion equipment CAUTION Assess how the operation of an HRV ERV may interact with already installed vented combustion equipment ie Gas Furnaces Oil Furnaces Wood Stoves etc CAUTION Table of Contents 2 T...

Page 3: ...water for the heating system as well as other household uses Once it is correctly installed safety will never be an issue with your LIFEBREATH furnace No flames fumes or flue gases to be concerned ab...

Page 4: ...om Exhaust System Kit Part 99 CAF BESKIT if you wish to exhaust from specific locations such as bathrooms Description and Purpose Operation Heating Cooling When the room thermostat calls for heat it a...

Page 5: ...t is being exhausted ERV Enthalpic Paper Core An Energy Recovery Ventilator ERV is designed to pro vide fresh air into a building while exhausting an equal amount of stale air An ERV is designed for u...

Page 6: ...ater systems that incorporate a pressure tank i e well systems are normally Open Systems and most municipal water systems are Closed Systems Drain Valve A drain valve is required to allow the heating...

Page 7: ...ater conditions Note Take care during soldering to avoid debris or solder from lodging in the check valve Note It is critical to follow the piping configuration shown Maintain a minimum distance of 12...

Page 8: ...heater downstream of the heating loop connection and upstream of any domestic hot water connection The purpose of the valve is to limit the maximum tempera ture available for domestic hot water by mi...

Page 9: ...se reduced bore ball valves as they are very restrictive to water flow Gate Valve The Gate Valve can be used as a shut off or drain valve When in the open position there is very little resistance to f...

Page 10: ...as there is a 20 F 11 C temperature drop between the hot water supplied to the air handler and the returning water A temperature drop less than 20 F 11 C can cause the water heater thermostat not to i...

Page 11: ...of water connections for the unit being installed Push fit Fittings instantly make plumbing connections thereby eliminating the need for solder Be sure to read the Push fit Fitting Installation Instru...

Page 12: ...loop system The piping and fittings used to connect the water heater and air handler must be sized to handle the volume of hot water required by the air handler within the pressure limitations of the...

Page 13: ...nt of heat which can be transferred is also reduced Air Handler Temperature Rise In a fuel fired furnace the combustion gases can be 1000 F 538 C above the return air temperature These units typically...

Page 14: ...ent heat loss and possible freezing of the line Look inside the furnace and locate the pump Attach the Hot Water In Supply to the pipe running to the pump Attach the Hot Water Out Return to the pipe r...

Page 15: ...on the pump should be calculated Duct Connections To accommodate various installations the Clean Air Furnace has knockouts for the return air plenum and ventilation ducts on both sides of the cabinet...

Page 16: ...nsulated ducting with a vapor barrier such as flex ducting or ridged pipe wrapped in pipe sleeve is required to prevent condensation from occurring on the pipe Also the airflow in these lines is desig...

Page 17: ...h The ductwork from the outside weatherhoods to the unit is usually flexible ducting although rigid pipe may be needed if the runs are greater than 10 feet In either case the pipes both exhaust and su...

Page 18: ...he tube coming out of the side of the Pitot is connected to the low pressure or reference side of the gauge Insert the Pitot tube into the duct pointing the tip into the airflow For general balancing...

Page 19: ...cks when pressure is released When connecting ductwork to the collar take note where screws are located Screws should be located no further than 1 2 12 70 mm from out side edge of collar so as not to...

Page 20: ...ric style heat Off Season Circulation Timer Water is periodically circulated through the space heating loop during the summer and other periods of infrequent use The concern is that water which remain...

Page 21: ...I PEUT AJUST LES COMMUTATEURS DIP CHASSIS T44 T3 T4 T5 T6 Line Ligne T1 T2 T13 T14 T15 T16 Neutral Neutre T11 T12 2 AMPS SW1 ON 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 T21 T22 T23 T24 AUX 1 AUX 2 Standard 24 Volt Thermostat...

Page 22: ...t should be active on a system Optional Dehumidistat Part 99 DH 01 80 20 Instruction card Dehumidistat Indicator LEDs Set to the desired humidity level High speed ventilation will initiate when the in...

Page 23: ...T31 T32 T33 T34 T35 T36 T37 T38 T39 T40 T41 T42 Contact 1 N 0 COM N C N 0 COM N C N 0 COM N C N 0 COM Contact 2 Contact 3 Contact 4 Digital Controls DIP SWITCHES TO BE ADJUSTED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIA...

Page 24: ...K7 K1 K2 K8 T31 T32 T33 T34 T35 T36 T37 T38 T39 T40 T41 T42 Contact 1 N 0 COM N C N 0 COM N C N 0 COM N C N 0 COM Contact 2 Contact 3 Contact 4 N C Boiler Contact T30 T29 T28 T43 SPARE P3 MAX 2 amp R...

Page 25: ...necessary connections have been made the Clean Air Furnace Start Up Procedure is as follows 1 Close shut off valves separating the Clean Air Furnace from the water heater 2 Set up water heater accordi...

Page 26: ...moisture Inspect operation of blowers and electrical panel Confirm operation Clean Core Twice a Year a Open access door b Carefully grip ends of core and pull evenly outward Core may be snug but will...

Page 27: ...hen air remaining in the lines interfere with their operation If this occurs re purge the system as indicated in the Start Up Procedure HRV core freezes up 1 Make sure that the supply and exhaust line...

Page 28: ...utes ON 40 minutes OFF Controlling your HRV High indoor humidity levels are apparent from the visible condensation on windows The amount of condensation on the windows will increase as outdoor tempera...

Page 29: ...Motor 120V 60Hz E16 Upgrade ECM Motor 120V 60Hz Example Model Number CAF U S2A 24 P16 CFM High Speed Cooling Capacity Model Configuration CAF Clean Air Furnace Built in HRV Refer to AH Air Handler sp...

Page 30: ...100 ft length OPTIONAL TIMERS 99 DET01 Lifestyle 20 40 60 Minute Timer Initiates high speed ventilation for 20 40 60 minutes 3 wire 20 gauge wire minimum 100 ft length 99 20M01 Lifestyle 20 Minute Ti...

Page 31: ...side Case Pre painted galvanized steel for superior corrosion resistance Side Front 29 5 749 mm 19 483 mm 47 5 1207 mm 6 150 mm 12 305 mm 4 100 mm Top 29 5 749 mm 22 559 mm 19 483 mm 14 356 mm Bottom...

Page 32: ...ilation 100 140 CFM Airflow Effectiveness 70 Aluminum Core Total Efficiency 50 Enthalpic Core Net Weight 150 lbs Shipping Weight 165 lbs OPTIONS 99 186 Weatherhoods Two 6 150 mm c w 1 4 6 mm mesh scre...

Page 33: ...Weight 165 lbs Note Ventilation ports and return plenum opening available off either side of cabinet All units conform to CSA and UL Standards Options 99 186 Weatherhoods Two 6 150 mm c w 1 4 6 mm mes...

Page 34: ...Copper Connections Soldered Connection Airflow High 25 in wg 1350 CFM 5 in wg 1180 CFM Ventilation 100 140 CFM Airflow Effectiveness 70 Aluminum Core Total Efficiency 50 Enthalpic Core Net Weight 150...

Page 35: ...on the energy recovery enthalpic core and a five year replacement parts warranty on all other components info lifebreath com Date ___________________________________________ Tag _____________________...

Page 36: ...Dehumidistat Initiates high speed ventilation for 20 40 or 60 minutes 3 wire 20 gauge wire minimum 100 ft length OPTIONAL TIMERS 99 DET01 Lifestyle 20 40 60 Minute Timer Initiates high speed ventilat...

Page 37: ...for 20 40 or 60 minutes 3 wire 20 gauge wire minimum 100 ft length OPTIONAL TIMERS 99 DET01 Lifestyle 20 40 60 Minute Timer Initiates high speed ventilation for 20 40 60 minutes 3 wire 20 gauge wire m...

Page 38: ...n section 1 25 mm pleated in return plenum side Case Pre painted galvanized steel for superior corrosion resistance Dimensions Clearances Model CAF U 00 36 P16 Voltage 120 VAC 60 Hz Hp 1 2 Amps total...

Page 39: ...n section 1 25 mm pleated in return plenum side Case Pre painted galvanized steel for superior corrosion resistance Dimensions Clearances Model CAF U 00 48 P16 Voltage 120 VAC 60 Hz Hp 1 2 Amps total...

Page 40: ...system meet the designed parameters The following conditions are assumed The air filter is in place All supply diffusers and return grilles are fully open and unrestricted Hot water is available to th...

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Page 42: ...ntegrated Combo System Design part B Total Heat Loss Btu h Air Handler ESP ins W C Supply Water temp F Air Handler output Btu h Btu h Eff Water Heater output Return Water temp F F F Supply Air temp Re...

Page 43: ...32 T33 T34 T35 T36 T37 T38 T39 T40 T41 T42 Contact 1 N 0 COM N C N 0 COM N C N 0 COM N C N 0 COM Contact 2 Contact 3 Contact 4 Digital Controls Contr les num riques N C R W Y G A C Unit Unit A C Therm...

Page 44: ...N 0 COM N C N 0 COM Contact 2 Contact 3 Contact 4 Digital Controls Contr les num riques N C R W Y G A C Unit Unit A C Thermostat To Y To C ORANGE N O Normally open Normalement ouvert N C Normally clo...