User Manual READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS VB0021 1000 HE 3055 COMPACT 2000 HE* 5585 COMPACT 3000 HE* 1.3 HE 1.8 HE* 2.6 HE* * These products earned the ENERGY STAR® by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA. They meet ENERGY STAR requirements only when used in Canada. VVI, 550 Lemire Blvd., Drummondville, QC, Canada J2C 7W9 02053 rev.
Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice! The operating principle of your Heat Recovery Ventilator will protect your house and give you personal comfort you have never known before. We have prepared this User Manual especially for you. Please read it carefully to ensure you obtain full benefit from your Heat Recovery Ventilator unit. Over the coming months, you will increasingly appreciate the feeling of living in a more comfortable house.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. FUNCTIONS OF YOUR HRV..........................................................4-5 1.1 Air Exchange ...........................................................................................4 1.2 Heat Recovery......................................................................................4-5 1.3 Recirculation ............................................................................................5 2. DIAGRAMS OF 3. DESCRIPTION AIRFLOWS..................................
1. FUNCTIONS OF YOUR HRV Your Heat Recovery Ventilator eliminates the excessive humidity problems by exhausting stale and humid air to the outside and by drawing in fresh air. The unit offers superior air quality and fresh air sensation, an important factor to overall comfort, by eliminating the accumulation of pollutants and humidity. The unit also comes equipped with a heat recovery core which reduces ventilating costs in winter.
1. FUNCTIONS OF YOUR HRV (CONT’D) 1.2 HEAT RECOVERY (CONT’D) Example (in winter): STALE AIR TO OUTSIDE 4°C/39°F FRESH AIR TO 18°C/64°F FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE 0°C/32°F BUILDING STALE AIR FROM BUILDING 22°C/72°F VF0026 1000 HE, HE 1.3, 3055 Compact, 5585 Compact 1.3 RECIRCULATION (AVAILABLE WITH ALTITUDE OR PLATINUM CONTROLS ONLY) During the recirculation mode, the units stops to exchange air with the exterior.
2. DIAGRAMS OF AIRFLOWS The direction of the airflows is indicated in each of the following diagrams. Please note that the stale air never mixes with the fresh air. MODELS 1000 HE, HE 1.
2. DIAGRAMS OF AIRFLOWS (CONT’D) MODELS 2000 HE, 3000 HE, HE 1.8, HE 2.
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT 1 Stale air intake port: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 is connected to the registers located in the larger rooms of the house. Fresh air port: brings fresh air from the outside into the unit. Exhaust port: exhausts stale air to the outside, after the air has transferred its heat inside the heat recovery core. Distribution port: distributes fresh air into the house, after it has absorbed the heat of the stale air in the heat recovery core.
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT (CONT’D) 2 4 1 14 3 12 MODELS 1000 HE, HE 1.3, 3055 Compact, 5585 Compact 11 13 6 8 7 5 10 9 VL0003 4 1 14 2 3 12 5 MODELS 2000 HE, 3000 HE, HE 1.8, HE 2.
4. OPERATING THE WALL CONTROLS The following illustrations show the main controls. Refer to next pages for operating instructions. 1000 HE 2000 HE 3000 HE HE 1.3, HE 1.8, HE 2.6 3585 Compact 5585 Compact CONDENSATI0N CONTROL E MM SU R -20°C -4°F CO M F OR T Z ON E -5°C 23°F 5°C 41°F AIR SUPPLY CONTROL OFF MIN. AIR EXCHANGE MAX.
4. OPERATING THE WALL CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.1 BASIC AND VENTA MAIN CONTROLS Purpose: To adjust air supply and select desired indoor humidity level. ADJUSTING THE AIR SUPPLY CONTROL a) Select speed “MIN.” or “MAX.” using slide switch. • When “MIN.” (minimum speed) is selected, if the knob is set above the click, the unit will exchange in low speed with the outside and if it is set below the click, the unit will exchange on high speed with the outside until the desired humidity level has been reached.
4. OPERATING THE WALL CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.2 ALTITUDE AND PLATINUM MAIN CONTROLS ON-SCREEN INDICATORS 8 9 10 11 12 7 13 6 1 VC0099 5 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 SMART Mode. Entirely automatic mode optimizing the ventilation. Temperature Indicators. Program Mode. Allows to program the desired ventilation according to the period of the day. Recirculation Mode. Manual mode performing air recirculation inside the house. Ventilation Mode. Manual mode performing air exchange with the outside.
4. OPERATING THE WALL CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.2 ALTITUDE AND PLATINUM MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D) CASING INDICATORS AND KEYS F G E MODE PREF VC0100 D C SET SMART B A A SMART key: Enables and disables the SMART mode. B Set key: • Press 3 seconds to access setting periods for Program mode. • Confirms the chosen option and goes to following setting. C Arrow keys: • Adjust ventilation and recirculation speeds. • Allows to review the program’s period. • Adjust Preference and Program values.
4. OPERATING THE WALL CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.2 ALTITUDE AND PLATINUM MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D) Both Altitude and Platinum main controls are pre-programmed and ready to go. All you have to do is to set day and time. Then check the settings below and change if needed. SETTING PREFERENCES Press on MODE/PREF key (D) for 3 seconds. NOTE: You can exit Preferences setting by pressing on MODE/PREF key (D) for 3 seconds any time in the process, or wait 60 seconds. The modified values will be kept in memory.
4. OPERATING THE WALL CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.2 ALTITUDE AND PLATINUM MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D) Pressing on MODE/PREF key (D) successively allows to go from Ventilation mode to Recirculation mode and then to Program mode (VENT 5 , RECIRC 4 and PROG 3 on control screen). • In Ventilation Mode, use to change the ventilation speed (displayed in 13 except RECIRC). • In Recirculation mode, use to change the recirculation speed (displayed in 13 , OFF, MIN, MAX).
4. OPERATING THE WALL CONTROLS (CONT’D) 4.3 USING THE OPTIONAL CONTROLS Location: Purpose: Located in the bathroom or in other locations where there is temporary excess humidity or pollutants. To eliminate excess humidity produced by showers or other periodic activities producing pollutants. 20/40/60-MINUTE PUSH-BUTTON TIMER: Activate the push button. Within 2 seconds, push once for 20 minutes, twice for 40 minutes or three times for a 60-minute activation. Results expected: 1.
5. MAINTENANCE 0 ! WARNING Dangerous voltage may be present. During maintenance and repairs, the unit must always be turned off, then unplugged. We take great care to minimize sharp edges; however, please proceed with caution when handling all components. When cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves. 5.1 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 1. The motors are factory lubricated for life. Lubricating the bearings is not recommended.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING If you think your unit is malfunctioning, check some of the following: TYPE OF PROBLEM TRY THIS... 1. On Altitude or Platinum wall control, there is no outside temperature displayed on screen . • At its very start-up or after a power failure, it takes some minutes before the outside temperature appears on screen. Set the wall control on MIN or MAX in VENT Mode. • If the problem is not solved by the above, contact your installer. 2.
