Amana HRV-150D, HRV-300D, HRV-150, HRV-200D, HRV-200 User Manual

Heat Recovery

Ventilators

HRV-150 • HRV-150D

HRV-200 • HRV-200D • HRV-300D

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT

CAUTION - Before installation, careful consideration must be given to how this system will operate if connected to any other piece of mechanical equip-

ment, i.e. a forced air furnace or air handler, operating at a higher static. After installation, the compatibility of the two pieces of equipment must be confirmed
by measuring the airflow’s of the Heat Recovery or Energy Recovery Ventilators by using the balancing procedure found in this manual.
It is always important to assess how the operation of any HRV/ERV may interact with vented combustion equipment (i.e. Gas Furnaces, Oil Furnaces, Wood
Stoves, etc.).

NEVER - install a ventilator in a situation where its normal operation, lack of operation or partial failure may result in the backdrafting or improper function-

ing of vented combustion equipment!!!

Your ventilation system should be installed in conformance with the appropriate provincial or state requirements or in the absence
of such requirements with the current edition of the National Building Code, and / or ASHRAE’s “ Good Engineering Practices”.

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Goodman is a registered trademark of Goodman Company, L.P.
Amana is a registered trademark of Maytag Corporation and used under license to Goodman Company, L..P.
All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL DATA

HRV(D) Series .................................................................................................. 3

HRV Series ...................................................................................................... 5

HRV-300D.................................................................................................... ...7

OPERATION............................................................................................................11

Modes Of Operation ........................................................................................11

Optional Remote Controls................................................................................ 12

Digital Multi-Function Controls w/recirculation.....................................................12

Digital Multi-Function Controls .........................................................................13

INSTALLATION........................................................................................................14

Mounting the Unit .......................................................................................... 14

Location & Ducting .......................................................................................... 15

Examples ....................................................................................................... 18

Air Flow Balancing ......................................................................................... 22

MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 24

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................... 25

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................. 26

***Illustrations &

images in this

manual may not be

exactly like unit

purchase, these

illustrations &
images are for

examples only.***

Sizing (Example) for maximum airflow normally required.

HRVs are typically sized to ventilate the whole house at a minimum of 0.35 air changes per
hour. To calculate, simply take the square footage of the house (including basement) and multi­ply by the height of the ceiling to get cubic volume. Then, divide by 60 and multiply by 0.35.
Example: SQFT of House 1100

Basement 1100

Total SQFT 2200

Height of ceiling x 8

Cubic volume 17600

/ 60

Maximum airflow required (CFM) 293

x 0.35

103

* Always consult your local code for sizing requirements in your area.

Alternate Method

Room classification Number of rooms CFM (L/s) CFM Required

Master bedroom x 20 cfm (10 l/s) =

Basement yes or no =

Bedrooms x 10 cfm (5 l/s) =

Living room x 10 cfm (5 l/s) =

Others x 10 cfm (5 l/s) =

Kitchen x 10 cfm (5 l/s) =

Bathroom x 10 cfm (5 l/s) =

if yes add 20 cfm / 10 l/s
if no = 0

Laundry room x 10 cfm (5 l/s) =

1 cfm = 0.47189 l/s

2

1 l/s = 3.6 m3/hr

Utility room

Total Ventilation Requirements

x 10 cfm (5 l/s) =

(add last column )

=

Introducing the NEW Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV). As
with previous designs, incoming fresh outdoor air is filtered
before it is heated by the stale outgoing air through a
aluminum heat recovery core. The HRV then distributes the
preheated fresh filtered air throughout the home by direct
ductwork installed specifically for the HRV or through the
ductwork of a forced-air system.

FEATURES:

• Compact Design

• Electrostatic Filters (washable)

• Airflow Balancing Using Our Easy "TRUE" Motor
Adjustment

• External Screw Type Dry Contacts For Push Button
Timers, Dehumidistat, Crank Timer & Digital Control.

• Easy Core Guide Channels For Removing Core

• Better Packaging For More Protection In Shipping

OPTIONAL CONTROLS

• DMFC-REC – Digital Multi-Function Control

• MD-4W – Mechanical Low Voltage Dehumidistat

with On/Off Switch

• MD-2W – Mechanical Low Voltage Dehumidistat

• RT-15M – 15 Minute Push Button Timer

• CT-30M – 30 Minute Crank Timer

• AQS – Air Quality Sensor

External screw type dry contacts (provided)

HRV Series

HRV 150D & HRV 200D

SPECIFICATIONS

CASE 22 gauge galvanized steel on the HRV-200D & 24

gauge galvanized steel on the HRV 150D. Baked powder
coated paint. Insulated with 1" (25 mm) high density
polystyrene foam to prevent condensation and meet the
requirements of the Underwriters Laboratories 94HF

MOTORS Two (2) German-manufactured, factory-balanced
ebm™ motors with backward curved blades. Motors come
with permanently lubricated sealed bearings guarantee long
life and maintenance-free operation. Seven (7) year limited
warranty

CORE Aluminum heat recovery core configured for an
efficient cross-flow ventilation. Core is 9" x 9" (229 x 229
mm) with a 15" (380 mm) depth HRV 150D or 12" x 12"
(305 x 305 mm) with a 15" (380 mm) depth HRV 200D.
Cores are manufactured to withstand extreme temperature
variations.

FILTERS Two (2) Washable Electrostatic Panel Type Air Filters,
HRV 150D is 8.5
(3mm), HRV 200D is 11.75" (298mm) x 15" (380mm) x

0.125" (3mm).

CONTROLS External three (3) position (Low/Stand
By/Medium) rocker switch that will offer continuous
ventilation. We offer a variety of external controls.
(see optional controls)

DEFROST A preset 5 minute defrost sequence is activated at
an outdoor air temperature of 23˚F (-5˚C) and lower

During the defrost sequence, its mechanism uses a
motorized damper to temporarily block the incoming fresh
air stream allowing the warm air from the home to circulate
through the HRV. The exhaust blower shuts down & the
supply blower switches into high speed to maximize the
effectiveness of the defrost strategy.

The unit then returns to normal operation for 25 minutes,
and continues cycle.

SERVICEABILITY Core, filters, motors and drain pan can be
easily serviced through latched access door
conveniently slides out with ease on an improved railing
system. Electrical box, placed on the outside of the unit,
can also be easily accessed.

.*

" (216mm) x 15" (380mm) x 0.125"

.

.

. Core

* For details concerning warranties, please visit your local dealer.

The product is manufactured by Fantech, Inc. Fantech reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of this product's features, designs, components and specifications.

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A

B

CD

E

5TH port for recirculation defrost type models only

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

40080

SHR(D) 1505RSHR(D) 1505R

SHR(D) 2005R

120 160

Airflow (cfm)

Airflow (L/s)

Static Pressure (in WC)

Static Pressure (Pa)

200 240

190 38 57 76 94

114

Fresh Air

From Outside

Stale Air

To Outside

Fresh Air
To Inside

Stale Air

From Inside

5TH port for recirculation defrost models

only can be ducted or left open

HRV-150D & HRV-200D

Dimensions

Model A B C D E

HRV-150D 2 ¹⁄₄" (56mm) 23 ¹⁄₂" (596mm) 2 ⁵⁄₈" (67mm) 17 ³⁄₈" (441mm) 17 ³⁄₈" (441mm)

HRV-200D 2 ¹⁄₄" (56mm) 27 ⁷⁄₈" (707mm) 2 ⁵⁄₈" (67mm) 17 ³⁄₈" (441mm) 20 ¹⁄₂" (520mm)

Fan Performance

6"

Performance Data

Airflow

HRV-200D

HRV-150D

Model

Apparent Sensible

Effectiveness at

32ºF (0ºC)

Apparent Sensible

Effectiveness at -

13ºF (-25ºC)

HRV-150D 72 % 69 %
HRV-200D 71 % 76 %

AIRFLOW CAP. cfm (L/s) @ 0.4 on High Speed

Power

• Volts 120 VAC

• Amperage

HRV-150D 1.5 Amps Total
HRV-200D 1.9 Amps Total

• Phase Single Phase

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Introducing the NEW Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV). As
with previous designs, incoming fresh outdoor air is filtered
before it is heated by the stale outgoing air through a
aluminum heat recovery core. The HRV then distributes the
preheated fresh filtered air throughout the home by direct
ductwork installed specifically for the HRV or through the
ductwork of a forced-air system.

FEATURES:

• Compact Design

• Electrostatic Filters (washable)

• Balancing Dampers Included In Installation Kit

(not factory installed)

• External Screw Type Dry Contacts For Push Button
Timers, Dehumidistats, Crank Timer & Digital Control.

• Easy Core Guide Channels For Removing Core

• Better Packaging For More Protection In Shipping

OPTIONAL CONTROLS

• DMFC – Digital Multi-Function Control

• MD-4W – Mechanical Low Voltage Dehumidistat

with On/Off Switch

• MD-2W – Mechanical Low Voltage Dehumidistat

• RT-15M – 15 Minute Push Button Timer

• CT-30M – 30 Minute Crank Timer

• AQS – Air Quality Sensor

HRV Series

HRV 150 & HRV 200

SPECIFICATIONS

CASE 22 gauge galvanized steel on the HRV-200 & 24 gauge

galvanized steel on the HRV-150. Baked powder coated
paint. Insulated with 1" (25 mm) high density polystyrene
foam to prevent condensation and meet the requirements of
the Underwriters Laboratories 94HF.

MOTORS Two (2) German-manufactured, factory-balanced
ebm™ motors with backward curved blades. Motors come
with permanently lubricated sealed bearings guarantee long
life and maintenance-free operation. Seven (7) year limited
limited warranty

CORE Aluminum heat recovery core configured for an
efficient cross-flow ventilation. Core is 9" x 9" (229 x 229
mm) with a 15" (380 mm) depth HRV-150 or 12" x 12"
(305 x 305 mm) with a 15" (380 mm) depth HRV-200.
Cores are manufactured to withstand extreme temperature
variations.

FILTERS Two (2) Washable Electrostatic Panel Type Air Filters,

RV-150 is 8.5" (216mm) x 15" (380mm) x 0.125" (3mm),

H
HRV-200 is 11.75" (298mm) x 15" (380mm) x 0.125"
(3mm).

CONTROLS External three (3) position (Low/Stand
By/Medium) rocker switch that will offer continuous
ventilation. We offer a variety of external controls. (see
optional controls)

DEFROST A preset 5 minute defrost sequence is activated at
an outdoor air temperature of 23˚F (-5˚C) and lower.

During the defrost sequence, the supply blower shuts down
& the exhaust blower switches into high speed to maximize
the effectiveness of the defrost strategy

The unit then returns to normal operation for 25 minutes,
and continues cycle.

SERVICEABILITY Core, filters, motors and drain pan can be
easily serviced through latched access door. Core
conveniently slides out with ease on an improved railing
system. Electrical box, placed on the outside of the unit, can
also be easily accessed.

.*

.

External screw type dry contacts (provided)

* For details concerning warranties, please visit your local dealer.

The product is manufactured by Fantech, Inc. Fantech reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of this product's features, designs, components and specifications.

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A

B

C

D

E

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

40080

SHR 1504SHR 1504

SHR 2004

120 160

Airflow (cfm)

Airflow (L/s)

Static Pressure (in WC)

Static Pressure (Pa)

200 240

190 38 57 76 94

114

Fresh Air

From Outside

Stale Air

To Outside

Fresh Air
To Inside

Stale Air

From Inside

HRV-150 & HRV-200

Dimensions

Model A B C D E

HRV-150 2 ¹⁄₄" (56mm) 23 ¹⁄₂" (596mm) 2 ⁵⁄₈" (67mm) 17 ³⁄₈" (441mm) 16 ¹⁄₈" (413mm)

HRV-200 2 ¹⁄₄" (56mm) 27 ⁷⁄₈" (707mm) 2 ⁵⁄₈" (67mm) 17 ³⁄₈" (441mm) 20 ¹⁄₂" (520mm)

6"

Fan Performance

HRV-200

Airflow

HRV-150

Performance Data

Apparent Sensible

Effectiveness at

Model

32ºF (0ºC)

HRV-150 72 % 69 %
HRV-200 71 % 76 %

AIRFLOW CAP. cfm (L/s) @ 0.4 on High Speed

Power

• Volts 120 VAC

• Amperage

HRV-150 1.5 Amps Total
HRV-200 1.9 Amps Total

• Phase Single Phase

Apparent Sensible

Effectiveness at -

13ºF (-25ºC)

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Introducing the NEW Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV). As
with previous designs, incoming fresh outdoor air is filtered
before it is heated by the stale outgoing air. The HRV then
distributes the preheated fresh filtered air throughout the
home by direct ductwork installed specifically for the HRV or
through the ductwork of a forced-air system.

FEATURES:

HRV Series

HRV-300D

SPECIFICATIONS

CASE 22 gauge galvanized steel. Baked powder coated paint.

Insulated with 1" (25 mm) high density polystyrene foam to
prevent condensation and meet the requirements of the
Underwriters Laboratories 94HF.

MOTORS Two (2) German-manufactured, factory-balanced
ebm™ motors with backward curved blades. Motors come
with permanently lubricated sealed bearings guarantee long
life and maintenance-free operation. Seven (7) year limited
warranty

CORES Two (2) aluminum heat recovery cores configured for
an efficient cross-flow ventilation. Core is 12" x 12" (305 x
305 mm) with a 15" (380 mm) depth. Cores are
manufactured to withstand extreme temperature variations.

FILTERS Two (2) synthetic high quality filters for better indoor
air quality and clean air

CONTROLS External three (3) position (Low/Stand
By/Medium) rocker switch that will offer continuous
ventilation. W
(see optional controls)

.*

.

e offer a variety of external controls.

• Balancing Dampers Included In Installation Kit

(not factory installed

• External Screw Type Dry Contacts For Push Button
Timers, Dehumidistats, Crank Timer & Digital Control.

)

OPTIONAL CONTROLS

• DMFC-REC – Digital Multi-Function Control

• MD-4W – Mechanical Low Voltage Dehumidistat

with On/Off Switch

• MD-2W – Mechanical Low Voltage Dehumidistat

• RT-15M – 15 Minute Push Button Timer

• CT-30M – 30 Minute Crank Timer

• AQS – Air Quality Sensor

External screw type dry contacts (provided)

DEFROST A preset 5 minute defrost sequence is activated at
an outdoor air temperature of 23˚F (-5˚C) and lower

During the HRV-300 defrost sequence, its mechanism uses
a motorized damper to temporarily block the incoming fresh
air stream allowing the warm air from the home to circulate
through the HRV. The exhaust blower shuts down & the
supply blower switches into high speed to maximize the
effectiveness of the defrost strategy.

The unit then returns to normal operation for 25 minutes,
and continues cycle.

SERVICEABILITY Core, filters, motors and drain pan can be
easily serviced through latched access door

* For details concerning warranties, please visit your local dealer.

.

.

The product is manufactured by Fantech, Inc. Fantech reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of this product's features, designs, components and specifications.

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22.20"

5

64mm

17.36"

4

41mm

2.20"

56mm

2.20"

56mm

50.87"

1292mm

5TH port for recirculation defrost

type models only

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

0.00

50.00

100.00

150.00

200.00

250.00

300.00

40.000.00 80.00

S

HR3005R

120.00 160.00

Airflow (cfm)

Airflow (L/s)

Static Pressure (in WC)

Static Pressure (Pa)

200.00 240.00 280.00 320.00 360.00

19.000.00 38.00 57.00 76.00 94.00 114.00 123.00 142.00

162.00

5TH port for recirculation defrost models

only, can be ducted or left open

HRV-300D

Dimensions

6"

Fan Performance

HRV-300D

Performance Data

Apparent Sensible

Effectiveness at

Model

32ºF (0ºC)

HRV-300D 92 % 91 %

Apparent Sensible

Effectiveness at -

13ºF (-25ºC)

AIRFLOW CAP. cfm (L/s) @ 0.4 on High Speed

Power

• Volts 120 VAC

• Amperage 2.7 Amps Total

• Phase Single Phase

Airflow

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OPERATION

A Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) is designed to bring fresh air into a building while exhausting an equal amount of stale air. During the winter
months, the incoming cold fresh air is warmed by utilizing the heat recovered from the stale air before it is exhausted to the outdoors. During
summer months when the indoor space is air conditioned, the HRV will help in cooling the incoming fresh air with the stale air that is being
exhausted.

Our HRV’s are designed to run continuous or on intermittent, giving the homeowner complete control over their air quality. Continuous low speed
ventilation is recommended, which will help eliminate carbon dioxide, voc’s and other gases as well as freshen up the home. Intermittent high
speed ventilation can be obtained through a variety of optional remote controls found in this manual (page 13 ). Below are some examples of sea­sonal operation of an HRV.

Winter:

Humidity control is very important during the winter
months. This is when problems will be most apparent
since condensation on the windows will often occur

. The
colder the outside temperature, the greater the risk of
condensation in the home. The average relative humidity

Spring:

Temperatures are more moderate and become
warmer each day

. To keep the humidity and tem­perature uniform, set the dehumidistat higher (if
installed). You may also switch the HRV to standby
mode if desired.

should be maintained between (30-60) to avoid conden­sation. Low speed continuous ventilation with high speed override is rec­ommended.

Summer:

The air is sometimes hot and humid. To stop the warm

humid air from entering, set the dehumidistat at its

highest level. If the digital control is installed, the air

exchanger can be set to cycle the unit on and off as

desired from that wall control. However

, continuous ven-

Fall:

Rain and rapid temperature changes make it diffi­cult to control the internal humidity level and may
result in condensation on the windows. A remote
dehumidistat may help give greater control over the
inside environment.

tilation is recommended.

MODES OF OPERATION

The entire line of Heat Recovery comes equipped with our new electronic uni-control board which offers a wide variety of features making it the ulti­mate ventilation control system. Our engineers have used the latest technology to provide solid, trouble free operation under any conditions.

The uni-control board offers stand alone operating capabilities as well as an exclusive 2 wire communication to most external controls. The trouble­free optional controls include: two different rotary dial dehumidistats, an air quality sensor (3 wire communication required), a 15 minute remote
push-button timer, as well as the most sophisticated line of remote wall mounted controls, the digital control.

An on-board diagnostic LED helps find problems quickly and efficiently. For example the LED can be used to signal a broken or shorted electronic
wall control wire. Electronic air temperature probe gives this board accurate readings in order to minimize unnecessary defrost operation, and the
on-board jumpers provide the user with the option of adjusting defrost time and sequence to optimize performance under abnormal conditions. The
defrost operation is automatic and is usually never adjusted.

Air from

Air from

Outside

1. Continuous / Ventilation Mode

House

In this mode of operation both fans
are operating and exchanging air with
the outside. The heat recovery venti

Air to

Outside

Air to
House

lator (HRV) constantly exchanges the
air at the rate you select, either at low or medium speed, and switches
to high speed when activated by an optional remote control. The "Low"
and "Med" fan speed selection will cause the unit to operate in continuous
exchange mode at an exchange rate of 35% and 50% maximum airflow
rating respectively. Continuous mode is recommended, since pollutants
are slowly but constantly being generated in your house.

Air from

House

3.Defrost/Recirculation Mode

(5 port “R” Models)

The automatic defrost cycle consists
of a damper defrost which allows air

Air to

House

to recirculate throughout the unit &

home. When the supply air stream
temperature goes below -5°C (23°F), the exhaust motor shuts down, the
supply motor goes to high speed, and a damper closes the supply, open­ing a 5th collar. The ambient air is then recirculated through the unit &
home for a period of 5 minutes. The unit will then resume normal opera­tion for a time period of 25 minutes. This damper defrost cycle continues
until the supply air stream rises above 0°C (32°F). The recirculation fea­ture can be obtained with the use of an optional digital control.

* no exchange of air

2. Intermittent / Standby Mode

The system is always on standby and operates
at high speed when activated by an optional

-

remote control.

"Standby" should be selected
if the user wishes to stop the unit from
continuous exchange. We recommend that

the "Standby" mode only be used if your system is equipped with an
optional external control, in which case, the unit would activate to
"High" fan speed, until the control is satisfied and then return to
standby (off).

4. Defrost (Fan shutdown 4 port

Air from

House

models)

The automatic defrost cycle con-

Air to

outside

sists of a fan shutdown. When the
supply air stream temperature

goes below -5°C (23°F), the sup­ply motor shuts down and the exhaust motor goes into high speed.
Ambient air is passed through the unit for a period of 5 minutes. The
supply motor will then re-start and run at the pr

eset speed. The
exhaust motor will also slow down to the preset speed, and the unit
will operate in the run cycle for 25 minutes. This fan shutdown
defrost cycle continues until the supply air stream rises above 0°C
(32°F).

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