Installation manual

1. Inspect Exterior Hoods at least once a month.
Make sure exhaust and fresh air supply hoods are not
blocked or restricted by leaves, grass, or snow.
WARNING: Blockage of hoods may cause an imbalance.
2. Clean Air Filters (clean twice a year)
The standard filters are removable and washable.
a) open access door and slide core out.
b) remove filter clips if present.
c) once clips are removed filters can be taken off the core to
be rinsed with water or a combination of mild soap and
water. Do not clean in the dishwasher.
d) to re-assemble, place clean filter(s) (wet or dry) back into
their positions against the core and return clips to their
original position.
e) slide core back into its original position.
3. 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 slide out of the channel.
c) once removed from the cabinet remove filters.
d) ERV core - Vacuum the core or rinse with cold water.
(DO NOT USE SOAP, DISHWASHER OR A
PRESSURE WASHER.)
e) install the clean filters.
f) install clean core.
Note: Core installation label on the outer end of the core.
To install the clean core:
a) first mount the bottom flange of the core guide into the
bottom H channel approximately 1/4” (6mm).
b) mount the left or right side flange of the core guide
approximately 1/4” (6mm) followed by the other side.
c) mount the top flange of the core guide into the top H
channel approximately 1/4” (6mm).
d) with all four corners in place and the core straight and
even, push hard in the center of the core until the core
stops at the back of the cabinet.
NOTE: Core will appear to stick out from cabinet approximately
1/8” (3mm). This is by design to ensure the access door fits tightly
against the core.
4. Motors - Maintenance Free
5. Clean Duct Work if Required
The duct work running to and from the ERV may accumulate
dirt. Wipe and vacuum the duct once every year. You may
wish to contact a Heating/Ventilation company to do this.
6. General Maintenance - Twice a Year
Wipe down the inside of the cabinet with a damp cloth to
remove dirt, bugs and debris that may be present.
7. Cleaning the Fans
Fans may accumulate dirt causing an imbalance and/or
excessive vibration of the ERV. A reduction in the air flow
may also occur. In new construction this may result within
the first year due to heavy dust and may occur periodically
after that over time depending on the outdoor conditions.
• unplug the ERV and open the service door.
• remove the core.
• remove ducting (metal and/or flexible insulated type)
from the red and/or blue ports which are connected
immediately in-line with the fan assembly.
• use a small brush, such as an old toothbrush or pipe
cleaner, and insert first
(a) through the large opening of the fan
assembly and then
(b) through the smaller opening in the end
of the fan assembly.
• scrub individual fan blades until clean. Avoid moving or
damaging balancing flat weight clip usually found on
one or more of the fan blades.
• vacuum and wipe.
• reassemble making sure ducting is reattached firmly
and insulation and moisture barrier are sealed and
taped.
Before attempting this task, thought should be given to
having a qualified service technician complete the service
work.
Maintenance Routine for ERV
ATTENTION
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Vacuum the ERV core or rinse with cold water
••
Do not use cleaning solutions (such as soap) on
the ERV Core
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Electric shock hazard. Can cause
injury or death. Before attempting to
perform any service or maintenance,
unplug the unit.
WARNING
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