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Model 8100 Energy Recovery V entilator Installation Instructions READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION 1. Read all instructions before beginning installation.
SPECIFICA TIONS Dimensions Unit – 37-7/16” W x 12-3/4” D x 20-9/16” H EnergyMax T ransfer Core – 12-1/8” x 12-1/8” x 10-3/4” Weight 75 lbs. Performance 77% Apparent Sensible Effectiveness (ASE) At rated ventilation capacity with 72°F indoor temperature and 32°F outdoor temperature.
SERVICE CLEARANCE 12" 12" 36" 37-7/16" 20-9/16" CEILING MOUNTING HOLES CEILING MOUNTING HOLES ON / OFF SWITCH W ALL MOUNTING HOLES W ALL MOUNTING HOLES RETURN ST ALE AIR SUPP .
The unit can be mounted on a concrete wall or on a stud wall. The mounting bracket is pre-drilled for fastening to standard 16” O.C. or 24” O.C. stud spacing. Remove the access panel, EnergyMax T ransfer Core, and air filters for installation. 1. Remove the access panel, EnergyMax T ransfer Core and filters.
MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION (CONTINUED) CEILING MOUNT The unit can be mounted on ceiling joists. The mounting bracket is pre-drilled for fastening to standard 16” O.C. or 24” O.C. ceiling joists. Remove the access panel, EnergyMax T ransfer Core, and air filters for installation.
MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION (CONTINUED) DUCTING DUCT WORK SPECIFICATIONS • Plan ontemporarily installing two airflow measuring devices. The systemwill have to be balanced( BALANCING THE SYSTEM SECTION ), after all duct work has been installed.
MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION (CONTINUED) DUCTING (CONTINUED) RETURN: FROM LIVING SPACE TO ERV • Stale airfrom the house should beexhausted from one exhaustgrille centrally located, such asa hallway .
MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION (CONTINUED) BALANCING THE SYSTEM DUCTING (CONTINUED) EQUIPMENT REQUIRED • The intakeand exhaust hoods must belocated at least 10ft. apart to avoid cross contamination. (See Figure 18 .
5 FT . MIN. 5 FT . MIN. 2-1/2 FT 2-1/2 FT PRESSURE GAUGES ST ALE AIR FROM HOUSE FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE FRESH AIR TO HOUSE ST ALE AIR TO OUTSIDE AIR FLOW MEASURING DEVICE #5158 AIR FLOW MEASURING DEVICE #5158 DAMPER DAMPER FIGURE 19 – Set-up for Balancing Airflow 90-1746 BALANCING THE SYSTEM (CONTINUED) BALANCING AIRFLOW 1.
SYSTEM ST ART -UP CONSTANT ON OPERATION OPERATION WITH HOME COMFORT CONTROL ™ (FIGURE 20) OPERATION WITH 8120 VENTILATION CONTROLLER OR THIRD-PARTY CONTROL (FIGURE 20) The Energy Recovery V entilator has an on/off switch which enables the unit to be constantly on.
SYSTEM ST ART -UP (CONTINUED) T able 2 – V entilation Air Requirements, CFM Home Size (ft 2 ) Number of Bedrooms < 2 2 - 3 4 - 5 6 - 7 > 7 ≤ 1500 30 45 60 75 90 1501 – 3000 45 60 75 90 105.
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