Installation and User Manual
VB0063
AE60 / EA 1500 / HV 1.5
RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
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06095 rev. A
! WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON(S) OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1.This unit is intented for residential installation only.
2.Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.
3.Before replacing filters, servicing or cleaning unit, disconnect power cord from electrical outlet.
4.Installation must be done in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.
5.This unit is not designed to provide combustion and/or dilution air for fuel-burning appliances.
6.When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
7.Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed control device other than optional wall controls C34, CMR or ACCGSC3.
8.This unit must be grounded. The power supply cord has a 3-prong grounding plug for your personal safety. It must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding receptacle, grounded in accordance with the national electrical code and local codes and ordinances. Do not remove the ground prong. Do not use an extension cord.
9.Do not install in a cooking area or connect directly to any appliances.
10.Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
11.Do not run any air ducts directly above or closer than 2 ft (0.61 m) to any furnace or its supply plenum, boiler, or other heat producing appliance. Do not connect the unit ducts to the furnace ducts, neither return plenum or supply.
12.When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves.
13.When the federal, provincial or state legislation comprises more restrictive installation and/or certification requirements, the aforementioned requirements prevail on those of this document and the installer agrees to conform to these at his own expenses.
CAUTION
1.To avoid premature clogged filters, turn OFF the unit during construction or renovation.
2.Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements.
3.Be sure to duct air outside – Do not intake / exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceiling or into attics, crawl spaces, or garage.
4.Intended for residential installation only in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 90B.
5.The ductwork is intended to be installed in compliance with all local and national codes that are applicable.
6.Do not use the AE60, EA 1500 or HV 1.5 unit when varnishing. Furthermore, if the unit is installed in the attic, it is highly recommended to block the stale air intake and fresh air register. The varnish vapors may damage the unit.
7.At least once in a year, the unit mechanical and electronic parts should be inspected by qualified service personnel.
8.If the AE60, EA1500 or the HV 1.5 unit is installed in the attic, the unit should not be turned off during the winter time in order to avoid condensation inside the unit and inside the ducts.
9.During snow/rain storm, operate the unit in recirculation mode to prevent water build up in the ventilator.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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1. |
YOUR UNIT AND ITS PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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2. |
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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2.1 |
Basement Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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2.2 |
Attic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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2.3 |
Mounting Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3. |
INSTALL THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3.1 |
Locating and Mounting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . .7 |
3.2 |
Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3.3 |
How to Hang the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3.4 |
Planning of the Ductwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3.5 |
Installing 6’’ Ducts and Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3.6 |
Insulated Flexible Ducts Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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3.7 |
Exterior Opening(s) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4. |
WALL CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4.1 |
Installation of the Wall Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
18-20 |
4.2 |
Operating the Wall Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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5. |
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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5.1 |
Biannual Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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5.2 |
Annual Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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5.3 |
Master Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . .24 |
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TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL/PRODUCT |
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The purpose of this guide is to help you to install properly your unit, and to show you how to operate and do the maintenance. Please read completely before starting the installation.
Please note the illustrations are typical ones.
We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this manual and/or the unit, and we would appreciate hearing your comments on ways to better serve you. Please forward all correspondence to us at the address indicated on the product registration card included with this manual.
This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information:
! WARNING
Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious personal injuries including possibility of death.
CAUTION
Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, may severely damage the unit and/or its components.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction.
Finally, we want to congratulate you on your purchase of this excellent unit which will allow you and your family to enjoy fresh air throughout your home for years to come!
NOTE: The unit does not require balancing because of its design.
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1.YOUR UNIT AND ITS PURPOSE
OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES
The air exchanger is designed to eliminate problems of excessive humidity, to steady the temperature and the humidity and to filter and purify the air inside your house. The air exchanger carries out the following operations:
AIR RECIRCULATION:
The system recirculates the air inside the house, without exchanging with the outside. This operation steadies the temperature and the humidity throughout.
FILTRATION:
When the air flows through the system, a mechanical filter traps dust particles.
STALE AIR |
FILTERED AIR |
FROM BUILDING |
TO BUILDING |
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CIRCULATION WITH AIR EXCHANGE:
While continually circulating the air within the house, the unit also evacuates part of this stale air and replaces it with fresh dry air from the outside. The following extra benefits are thus obtained: expelling the excess of humidity during the winter months, ventilate the house on hot summer nights, elimination of stale air.
FRESH AIR TO
BUILDING
STALE AIR
FROM BUILDING
STALE AIR TO
OUTSIDE
FRESH AIR
FROM OUTSIDE
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2.TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
Use the following illustrations as guidelines to help you decide where your unit will be installed. The unit should be hung to the joists, using chains and springs (included). If needed, this unit can be installed upside down. For more details, see Point 3. INSTALL THE UNIT.
In every case, bathroom fan and a range hood should be used to exhaust stale air. Also, for homes with more than one level, we recommend one exhaust register at the highest level.
NOTE: An electrical outlet (standard 3-prong grounding outlet) has to be available within 3 feet from the unit.
2.1 BASEMENT INSTALLATION
Only one outside connection is needed when using the Tandem® transition* and the dual outside port*, simplifying the installation. These two components are included in the installation kit no. 15273 (purchase separately).
NOTES: 1. See Point 2.3 MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS on next page for required joists opening.
2. The installation kit no. 15273 is not available in the U.S.A.
*Patented.
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2.2 ATTIC INSTALLATION
If the unit is installed in the attic, this unit must always be in operation during the winter season. Use the installation kit no. EA20130 (purchase separately).
NOTE: The installation kit no. EA20130 is not available in the U.S.A.
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2.TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS (CONT’D)
2.3 MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
This unit can be used for a retrofit application. Connect the existing ducts to the corresponding unit ports. If the previous stale air to outside duct and fresh air from outside duct are 5’’ diameter, install the 5’’ diameter adapters (included) over each of the corresponding unit ports. Also, if using the installation kit no. 15273 or no. EA20130 (not available in the U.S.A.), install these 5’’ diameter adapters. Use 4 screws (included) per adapter to attach them to the unit. See figure below.
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The joists opening needed to install the Tandem transition must be 9¾’’ (248 mm) minimum. Also, the maximum heigh of the tandem transition is 8¾’’ (222 mm). See Tandem transition end view below.
NOTE: The Tandem transition is included in the installation kit no. 15273 (not available in U.S.A.).
9¾”
248 mm
8¾”
222 mm
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3.INSTALL THE UNIT
3.1 LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE UNIT
Choose an appropriate location for the unit, far from the areas of the house where peace and quiet are desired.
•So as to provide easy access for filter maintenance (sometimes, by installing the unit upside down, it becomes easier to get at the filter).
•Close to an exterior wall, so as to limit the length of the insulated flexible ducts to and from the unit.
•Away from hot chimneys and other fire hazards.
•Allow for a power source (standard 3-prong grounding outlet).
3.2TOOLS AND MATERIALS
•Phillips screwdriver no. 2 or Robertson no. 2
•Scissors or utility knife (to cut duct tape and flexible ducts)
•Duct tape
•Jig saw
•A pair of metal shears (if the exterior covering of the house is aluminum or vinyl)
•A chisel and hammer (if the exterior covering of the house is brick)
•Caulking gun and caulking
3.3HOW TO HANG THE UNIT
Use the 4 chains and springs in the hardware pack provided with the unit. According to your needs, the unit can be installed upside down.
CAUTION
Make sure the unit is level.
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3.INSTALL THE UNIT (CONT’D)
3.4PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK
•Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum number of bends and joints. Keep the length of the insulated ducts to a minimum.
•Do not use wall cavities as ducts. Do not use branch lines smaller than 4’’ (102 mm) diameter.
•Do not ventilate crawl spaces or cold room. Do not attempt to recover the exhaust air from a dryer or a range hood, this would cause the clogging of the unit.
•Be sure to plan at least one exhaust register on the highest lived-in level of the house, if it has 2 floors or more.
3.5INSTALLING 6’’ DUCTS AND REGISTERS
CAUTION
If ducts have to go through an unconditioned space, always use insulated ducts (purchase separately).
3.5.1STALE AIR EXHAUST DUCTWORK
! WARNING
Never install a stale air exhaust register in a room where a combustion device operates, such as a gas water heater, a gas furnace or a fireplace.
•Install the stale air exhaust register(s) in the main area where the contaminants are produced: kitchen, living room, etc. Position the register(s) as far from the stairway as possible and in such a way that the air circulates in all the lived-in spaces in the house.
•If a register is installed in the kitchen, it must be located at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the range.
•Install the register(s) 6 to 12 inches (152 to 305 mm) from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install it in the ceiling.
•Attach one end of the 6’’ flexible duct to the stale air exhaust register, and the other end to the unit stale air from building port, using tie wrap and duct tape.
3.5.2FRESH AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK
•Install the fresh air distribution register(s) in a large, open area in the lowest level to ensure the greatest possible air circulation. Keep in mind that the fresh air register(s) must be located as far as possible from the stale air register(s).
•Install the register(s) in the ceiling OR 6 to 12 inches (152 to 305 mm) from the ceiling on an interior wall. The duct length should be at least 15’ (4.6 m). (The cooler air will then cross the upper part of the room and mix with room air before descending to occupant level.)
•Attach one end of the 6’’ flexible duct to the fresh air distribution register, and the other end to the unit fresh air to building port, using tie wrap and duct tape.
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