Instruction manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR SERIES DB, DC, DD, DE, DF, DG, DH & DJ
Energy recovery COMPONENT certifi ed to the ARI Air-to-
Air Energy Recovery Ventilation Equipment Certifi cation 
Program in accordance with ARI Standard 1060-2000. 
Actual performance in packaged equipment may vary.
ETL Certifi ed per UL 1995 and CSA 22.2
97B0042N03
Rev.: 04 April, 2014
Installation Instructions For Energy Recovery Ventilator (Fixed) 
For Stand Alone Rooftop Application
Inspection 
Upon receipt of shipment at the job site, carefully check the 
shipment against the bill of lading. Make sure all units have 
been received. Inspect the carton or crating housing of each 
Rooftop Unit and inspect each unit for damage. Assure that 
the carrier makes proper notation of any shortages or damage 
on all copies of the freight bill and that he completes a Carrier 
Inspection Report. Concealed damage not discovered during 
unloading must be reported to the carrier within 15 days of 
receipt of shipment. NOTE: It is the responsibility of the 
purchaser to fi le all necessary claims with the carrier.
Storage 
Upon the arrival of equipment at the job site, immediately store 
units in a clean, dry area. Do not stack units. Do not remove 
equipment from pallets until equipment is required for 
installation.
Unit Protection
Cover rooftop units on the job site. Cap the open ends of pipes. 
In areas where painting, plastering, roofi ng, or the spraying of 
fi reproof material has not been completed, all due precautions 
must be taken to avoid physical damage to the units and 
contamination by foreign material. Physical damage and 
contamination may prevent proper start-up and may result 
in costly equipment cleanup.
Application
Field supplied balancing dampers in duct are recommended.
Recovery Wheel Mode
The Recovery Wheel mode is accomplished by two blowers 
providing continuous exhaust of stale indoor air and 
replacement by equal amount of outdoor air. Energy recovery 
is achieved by slowly rotating the energy recovery wheel within 
the cassette frame work. In winter, the ERV adsorbs heat 
and moisture from the exhaust air stream during one half of a 
complete rotation and gives them back to the cold, drier intake 
air supply during the other half rotation. In summer, the process 
is automatically reversed. Heat and moisture are absorbed 
from incoming fresh air supply and transferred to the exhaust 
air stream. This process allows outdoor air ventilation rates 
to be increased by factors of three or more without additional 
energy penalty or increase in size of heating or air conditioning 
systems.
Rigging Unit For Lifting
1. Maximum weight 300-1200 lbs. See Physical Data Table.
2. Remove crating.
3. All panels must be in place for rigging.
4. Remove barometric exhaust hood from door marked fi lter 
access. Install barometric exhaust hood over exhaust blower 
outlet.
5. Forklift channels must be removed from the base of
 ERV. 
6. Position unit and provide service access to ERV control 
access door and wheel.
7. Duct work should be installed into roof curb before installing 
ERV on curb.
8. Roof curb gasket must be applied to all top surfaces of the 
curb. 
9. Position unit on roof curb and provide service access to ERV 
control access door and wheel.
 CAUTION! 
CAUTION! Danger of sharp metallic edges. Can cause 
injury. Take care when servicing unit to avoid accidental 
contact with sharp edges.
 WARNING! 
WARNING! Electric shock hazard. Can cause injury or death. 
Before attempting to perform any service or maintenance, 
turn the electrical power to unit OFF at disconnect switch(es). 
Unit may have multiple power supplies.
 WARNING! 
WARNING! To avoid equipment damage, do not use these 
units as a source of heat during the construction process. 
The mechanical components and fi lters used in these units 
will quickly become clogged with construction dirt and debris 
which may cause system damage.
 WARNING! 
WARNING! The installation of water-source heat pumps and 
all associated components, parts, and accessories which 
make up the installation shall be in accordance with the 
regulations of ALL authorities having jurisdiction and MUST 
conform to all applicable codes. It is the responsibility of 
the installing contractor to determine and comply with ALL 
applicable codes, regulations and ANSI/NFPA No. 70










