Broan Erv200hc, Erv100hc, Hrv100h, Hrv200h, Gsfh1k Installation Instruction

Installer Manual

VENTILATION SYSTEMS

VB0038

Canadian Model Numbers

1001 ERV

1001 HRV

U.S. Model Numbers

HRV100H

HRV200H

2001 ERV

2001 HRV

ERV100HC

ERV200HC

03119-03/09/09

Table of Contents

1.0 SERVICE..............................................................................................4

1.1 3-D Drawing ................................................................................4

1.2 Parts Ordering Chart....................................................................5

1.3 Technical Suppor t ........................................................................5

2.0 SIZING ................................................................................................6

3.0 UNIT TYPE & DEFROST SETTING VS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION ..7

4.0 TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................8

4.1 Air Distribution (Normal Operation)..............................................8

4.2 Air Distribution (Defrost Mode) ....................................................8

4.3 Performance Charts................................................................9-12

4.4 Dimensions ................................................................................13

4.5 Controls and Furnace Link Option ............................................13

4.6 Specifications ............................................................................13

5.0 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS ..................................................................14

5.1 Fully Ducted System..................................................................14

5.2 Exhaust Ducted System

5.3 Simplified

(Volume Ventilation)

(Source Point Ventilation)

..................................................14

..................14

6.0 INSTALLATION....................................................................................15

6.1 Adsjusting the Damper Rod (for ERVs installed in warm regions)..........15

6.2 Locating and Mounting the Unit ................................................15

6.3 Planning of the Ductwork ..........................................................16

6.4 Calculating the Duct Size ..........................................................16

6.4.1 Example Calculation........................................................16

6.4.2 Example of a Design for a Fully Ducted System ............17

6.5 Installing the Ductwork and Registers ......................................17

6.5.1 Fully Ducted System........................................................17

6.5.2 Exhaust Ducted System (Source Point Ventilation) ........18

6.5.3 Simplified Installation (Volume Ventilation)......................19

6.6 Connecting Duct to the Unit ......................................................20

6.7 Installing the Exterior Hoods......................................................21

6.8 Connecting the Drain ................................................................21

7.0 CONTROL DEVICES..........................................................................22

7.1 Main Controls ............................................................................22

7.2 Optional Control ........................................................................23

7.3 Other Features ..........................................................................23

7.4 Main and Optional Controls Available for your Unit ..................23

7.5 Special Cold Weather TBI Mode for ERVs ................................23

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Table of Contents (cont’d)

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8.0 INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROLS ..................................................24

8.1 Dimensions and Specifications ................................................24

8.2 Installation of the Main Control ..........................................24-25

8.3 Electrical Connection to Optional Controls ..............................26

8.4 Electrical Connection to the Furnace ......................................26

9.0 WIRING DIAGRAMS ....................................................................27-28

10.0 AIR F

LOW B

ALANCING................................................................29-30

11.0 OVERALL VERIFICATION ..................................................................31

11.1 Main Controls ..........................................................................31

11.2 Optional Control ......................................................................32

12.0 MAINTENANCE / INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER....................................33

13.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................34-35

14.0 REFERENCES ....................................................................................36

About 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.

3

1.0 Service

1.1 3-D DRAWING

23

24

25

26

23

DAMPER ASSEMBLY (REAR VIEW)

3

22

21

20

10

18

19

16

15

12

11

13

17

14

9

6

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

VL0016

4

1.0 Service (cont’d)

1.2 PARTS ORDERING CHART

No Description

1 Double collar port #2 00866 00866 00866 00866 00866 00866 00866 00866
2 Wing nut #10-32 00874 00874 00874 00874 00874 00874 00874 00874
3 Balancing double collar port 02256 02256 02256 02256 02256 02256 02256 02256
4 Inlet ring 12913 12913 12913 12913 12913 12913 12913 12913
5 Top wheel 14307 03093 14308 03093 14307 03093 14308 03093
6 Electronic board V99 13507 13507 13507 13507 13508 13507 13508 13507
7 Motor assembly 13504 13555 13556 13506 13504 13555 13505 13506
8 Bottom wheel 02015 02015 03093 03093 02015 02015 03093 03093

9 Square balancing damper 12645 12645 12645 12645 12645 12645 12645 12645
10 Door latches (latch) 00886 00886 00886 00886 00886 00886 00886 00886
11 Drain connector 02418 02418 02418 02418 02418 02418 02418 02418
12 Drain gasket 0,625”D 02419 02419 02419 02419 02419 02419 02419 02419
13 Washer 5/8” ID x 1”OD 03117 03117 03117 03117 03117 03117 03117 03117
14 Nut 5/8-18 02420 02420 02420 02420 02420 02420 02420 02420
15 Recovery core 03132 03136 03133 03137 03134 03136 03135 03137
16 Door assembly 12644 12644 12644 12644 12648 12648 12648 12648
17 Door latches (keeper) 00887 00887 00887 00887 00887 00887 00887 00887
18 Hinge assembly 00672 00672 00672 00672 00672 00672 00672 00672
19 Filter 03096 03096 03097 03097 03096 03096 03097 03097
20 Switch E69 10A 01825 01825 01825 01825 01825 01825 01825 01825
21 Damper assembly #2 12643 12643 12649 12649 12643 12643 12649 12649
22 Plastic balancing damper 02253 02253 02253 02253 02253 02253 02253 02253
23 Damper rod 12620 12620 12620 12620 12620 12620 12620 12620
24 Double collar port #5 02021 02021 02021 02021 02021 02021 02021 02021
25 Damper #1 12459 12459 12459 12459 12459 12459 12459 12459
26 Damper actuator assembly 03124 03124 03124 03124 03124 03124 03124 03124

1001 1001 2001 2001 HRV ERV HRV ERV
HRV ERV HRV ERV 100H 100HC 200H 200HC

Please take note that parts not listed are not available;those parts require assembly knowledge that only
manufacturer can guarantee.

TO ORDER PARTS: Contact your local distributor

1.3 Technical Support (for assistance)

For assistance, call on week days, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

Technical Support Department

Canada: tel: [phone] (for distributors only)

U.S.A.: tel: [phone]

NOTE: Do not call these numbers for ordering parts.

5

2.0 Sizing

These are the two most common methods used to evaluate the ventilation needs of a house:

CSA F326 and Canadian Building Code:

• High speed: 10 cfm per room
20 cfm for the master bedroom and the basement

• Low speed: 40-60% of high speed

ASHRAE Standard 62-2001:

• 0.35 air change per hour

Refer to ventilation code of your area to determine which method to use.

Example:

Second floor

Master
Bedroom

Bedroom #1

Bathroom

#1

Bathroom

#2

Bedroom
#2

Bedroom
#3

1320 ft

2

Basement

Basement

VH0021A

CSA F326

Kitchen (10 cfm)
Dining room (10
Living room (10
Family room (10
Master bedroom (20
Bedroom #1 (10
Bedroom #2 (10
Bedroom #3 (10
Bathroom #1 (10
Bathroom #2 (10
Bathroom #3 (10
Laundry room (10
Basement (20 cfm)

cfm)
cfm)
cfm)
cfm)
cfm)
cfm)
cfm)
cfm)
cfm)
cfm)
cfm)

Main floor

Laundry
room

Bathroom

Living room

Family room

2

1320 ft

#3

ASHRAE Standard 62-2001

Volume of basement 10560 ft
Volume of main floor 10560 ft
Volume of second floor 10560 ft

Total volume 31680 ft

Kitchen

Dining room

2

1320 ft

11090 ft3/h

÷ 60 (min/h)

x .35/h

3

3

3

3

Total 150

(high speed)

cfm

Total 185 cfm

(high speed)

6

3.0

Unit Type and Defrost Setting vs Geographical Location

ST JOHN'S

GOOSE BAY

CHARLOTTETOWN

BATHURST

QUEBEC

HALIFAX

ST-JOHN

BOSTON

SYMPTOM SOLUTION

(condensation)

SEPT-ILES

LABRADOR CITY

GASPÉ

MATANE

YELLOWKNIFE

HAY RIVER

FORT SMITH

ZONE A

FORT MCMURRAY

GRANDE PRAIRIE

PRINCE ALBERT

SASKATOON

EDMONTON

JASPER

CHIBOUGAMAU

WINNIPEG

REGINA

CALGARY

PENTICTON

KAMLOOPS

CHICOUTIMI

VAL-DOR

TIMMINS

ZONE B

HELENA

LETHBRIDGE

MONTRÉAL

OTTAWA

NORTH BAY

TORONTO

SUDBURY

SAULT STE MARIE

ST. PAUL

BISMARCK

HARTFORD

DETROIT

MADISON

DES MOINES

ZONE C

SALT LAKE CITY

BOISE

WASHINGTON

HARRISBURG

COLUMBUS

INDIANAPOLIS

SPRINGFIELD

TOPEKA

DENVER

RENO

RALEIGH

COLUMBIA

NASHVILLE

OKLAHOMA CITY

SANTA FE

ATLANTA

ZONE D

PHOENIX

BATON ROUGE

AUSTIN

Excess moisture problem ERV

Important excess moisture problem HRV

Indoor air quality problem ERV

and / or

ZONE C SELECTION CHART

and / or

see ZONE C SELECTION CHART beside

WHITEHORSE

ANCHORAGE

JUNEAU

Prince Rupert

VICTORIA

OLYMPIA

SALEM

HRV MODELS: 1001 HRV, 2001 HRV, HRV 100H, HRV 200H.•ERV MODELS: 1001 ERV, 2001 ERV, ERV 100HC, ERV 200HC.

problems)

SACRAMENTO

VN0002

•

ZONE C (HRV or ERV according to your client’s particular

(HRVs only)

Set Extended Defrost according to section 8.2, point 10.

•

ZONE A

ZONE D ERVs recommended)

(HRVs only)

MODELS: 1001 HRV, 2001 HRV, HRV 100H, HRV 200H.

•

ZONE B

• ERV MODELS: 1001 ERV, 2001 ERV, ERV 100H, ERV 200H.

• ERVs: Set Defrost mode #1 according to section 6.1.

Extended Defrost setting not required (factory defrost

strategy pre-set).

MODELS: 1001 HRV, 2001 HRV, HRV 100H, HRV 200H

•

•

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4.0 Technical Data

4.1 AIR DISTRIBUTION (NORMAL OPERATION)

Applicable to all model numbers.

STALE AIR
TO OUTSIDE

FRESH AIR
TO BUILDING

VF0013

4.2 A

IR DISTRIBUTION (DEFROST MODE)

Defrost Mode 1

Applicable to model numbers:

• 1001 HRV

• 2001 HRV

• HRV100H

• HRV200H

FRESH AIR
TO BUILDING

VF0020

FRESH AIR

FROM

OUTSIDE

STALE AIR

FROM

BUILDING

STALE AIR

FROM

BUILDING

Defrost Mode 2

Applicable to model numbers:

• 1001 ERV

• 2001 ERV

• ERV100HC

• ERV200HC

Model numbers ERV100HC
and ERV200HC should be
set to defrost mode 1 when
installed in warm regions
(Zone D, as defined in
Section 3.0). Refer to
Section 6.1 for setting
instructions.

For defrost cycles tables, refer to Section 9.0, Wiring Diagrams.

STALE AIR
TO OUTSIDE

FRESH AIR TO
BUILDING

VF0012

STALE AIR

FROM

BUILDING

8

4.0 Technical Data (cont’d)

225

175

200

150

125

100

75

50

25

0

05025 100 12575

150

VG0041

225

175

200

150

125

100

75

50

25

0

05025 100 12575

150

VG0042

4.3 PERFORMANCE CHARTS

MODEL NUMBER: 1001 ERV

Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.3 Amps
Exhaust Air Transfer Ratio: 0.06

VENTILATION PERFORMANCE

External Static Net Supply Gross AirFlow

Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust

Pa in. w.g. L/s cfm L/s cfm L/s cfm

25 0.1 81 173 87 184 93 197
50 0.2 78 165 83 175 86 182

75 0.3 72 152 76 162 80 169
100 0.4 67 142 71 151 77 163
125 0.5 55 117 59 124 67 143
150 0.6 46 98 49 104 56 118
175 0.7 36 77 39 82 41 87
200 0.8 30 63 32 67 24 51

Note: Unit operating at maximum speed.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery

Temperature Airflow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer

°C °F L/s cfm Watts % %

HEATING

0 32 29 60 56 71 79 0.53
0 32 47 100 80 64 73 0.41
0 32 65 137 126 60 68 0.36

-15 5 31 65 64 56 81 0.41

COOLING

35 95 28 59 52 45

MODEL NUMBER: 2001 ERV

Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.9 Amps
Exhaust Air Transfer Ratio: 0.06

(250 Pascals = 1” of water)

External Static Pressure - Pascals

Supply
(l/s)
Exhaust
(l/s)

Gross Airflow - L/s (0.47 L/s = 1 cfm)

Total Recovery Efficiency

VENTILATION PERFORMANCE

External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow

Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust

Pa in. w.g. L/s cfm L/s cfm L/s cfm

25 0.1 109 231 116 245 128 271

50 0.2 107 228 114 241 123 260

75 0.3 101 214 107 227 118 249
100 0.4 95 201 101 213 110 233
125 0.5 86 182 91 193 103 217
150 0.6 79 167 83 177 92 195
175 0.7 62 132 66 140 81 172
200 0.8 40 85 43 90 55 116

Note: Unit operating at maximum speed.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

HEATING

COOLING

Supply
(l/s)
Exhaust
(l/s)

(250 Pascals = 1” of water)

External Static Pressure - Pascals

Gross Airflow - L/s (0.47 L/s = 1 cfm)

Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery

Temperature Airflow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer

°C °F L/s cfm Watts % %

0 32 52 110 93 69 76 0.45
0 32 74 157 130 64 71 0.38
0 32 96 203 193 60 68 0.30

-15 5 52 110 122 55 76 0.26

Total Recovery Efficiency

35 95 50 106 89 41

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4.0 Technical Data (cont’d)

225

175

200

150

125

100

75

50

25

0

05025 100 12575

150

VG0039

4.3 PERFORMANCE CHARTS (CONT’D)

MODEL NUMBER: 1001 HRV

Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.3 Amps
Exhaust Air Transfer Ratio: 0.05

VENTILATION PERFORMANCE

External Static Net Supply Gross AirFlow

Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust

Pa in. w.g. L/s cfm L/s cfm L/s cfm

25 0.1 84 177 88 186 90 190

50 0.2 80 169 84 178 86 182

75 0.3 77 163 81 171 81 171
100 0.4 69 146 72 153 76 161
125 0.5 61 130 65 137 66 139
150 0.6 46 98 49 103 52 110
175 0.7 38 81 40 85 31 67

Note: Unit operating at maximum speed.

(250 Pascals = 1” of water)

External Static Pressure - Pascals

Supply
(l/s)
Exhaust
(l/s)

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Gross Airflow - L/s (0.47 L/s = 1 cfm)

Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery

Temperature Airflow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer

°C °F L/s cfm Watts % %

HEATING

0 32 30 64 54 75 83 -0.03
0 32 46 97 78 67 74 0.01
0 32 65 138 124 64 72 -0.02

-25 -13 26 55 62 67 89 0.05

COOLING

35 95 Not tested

Total Recovery Efficiency

MODEL NUMBER: 2001 HRV

Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.9 Amps
Exhaust Air Transfer Ratio: 0.042

VENTILATION PERFORMANCE

External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow

Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust

Pa in. w.g. L/s cfm L/s cfm L/s cfm

50 0.2 120 253 124 264 126 268

75 0.3 118 250 123 262 119 251
100 0.4 111 235 116 245 114 241
125 0.5 102 216 106 224 107 226
150 0.6 87 185 91 193 96 204
175 0.7 75 160 78 167 81 172
200 0.8 57 120 59 124 57 121

Note: Unit operating at maximum speed.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery

Temperature Airflow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer

°C °F L/s cfm Watts % %

HEATING

COOLING

0 32 51 109 92 70 77 -0.01
0 32 73 155 128 65 72 -0.02
0 32 102 215 191 62 70 -0.01

-25 -13 52 110 104 60 94 0.05
35 95 Not tested

External Static Pressure - Pascals

VG0040

225

200

175

150

125

100

75

(250 Pascals = 1” of water)

50

25

0

05025 100 12575

Gross Airflow - L/s (0.47 L/s = 1 cfm)

Total Recovery Efficiency

Supply
(l/s)
Exhaust
(l/s)

150

10

4.0 Technical Data (cont’d)

225

175

200

150

125

100

75

50

25

0

05025 100 12575

150

VG0043

225

175

200

150

125

100

75

50

25

0

05025 100 12575

150

VG0044

4.3 PERFORMANCE CHARTS (CONT’D)

MODEL NUMBER: HRV100H

Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.3 Amps
Exhaust Air Transfer Ratio: 0.05

VENTILATION PERFORMANCE

External Static Net Supply Gross AirFlow

Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust

Pa in. w.g. L/s cfm L/s cfm L/s cfm

25 0.1 78 164 81 172 83 176
50 0.2 74 156 78 165 80 168

75 0.3 71 151 75 158 75 158
100 0.4 64 135 67 142 70 149
125 0.5 56 120 60 127 61 129
150 0.6 43 91 45 95 48 102
175 0.7 35 75 37 79 29 62

Note: Unit operating at maximum speed.

(250 Pascals = 1” of water)

External Static Pressure - Pascals

Supply
(l/s)
Exhaust
(l/s)

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery

Temperature Airflow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer

°C °F L/s cfm Watts % %

HEATING

0 32 30 64 54 72 80 -0.03
0 32 46 97 78 65 72 0.01
0 32 65 138 124 62 70 -0.02

-25 -13 26 55 62 65 87 0.05

COOLING

35 95 Not tested

MODEL NUMBER: HRV200H

Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.9 Amps
Exhaust Air Transfer Ratio: 0.04

VENTILATION PERFORMANCE

External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow

Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust

Pa in. w.g. L/s cfm L/s cfm L/s cfm

50 0.2 107 226 111 236 113 240

75 0.3 106 224 110 234 107 225
100 0.4 99 210 104 219 102 216
125 0.5 91 193 95 200 96 202
150 0.6 78 166 81 173 86 183
175 0.7 67 143 70 149 72 154
200 0.8 51 107 53 111 51 108

Note: Unit operating at maximum speed.

(250 Pascals = 1” of water)

External Static Pressure - Pascals

Gross Airflow - L/s (0.47 L/s = 1 cfm)

Total Recovery Efficiency

Supply
(l/s)
Exhaust
(l/s)

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

HEATING

COOLING

Gross Airflow - L/s (0.47 L/s = 1 cfm)

Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery

Temperature Airflow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer

°C °F L/s cfm Watts % %

0 32 51 109 92 69 76 -0.01
0 32 73 155 128 65 72 -0.02
0 32 102 215 191 62 70 -0.01

-25 -13 52 110 104 60 94 0.05

Total Recovery Efficiency

35 95 Not tested

11

4.0 Technical Data (cont’d)

225

175

200

150

125

100

75

50

25

0

05025 100 12575

150

VG0045

4.3 PERFORMANCE CHARTS (CONT’D)

MODEL NUMBER: ERV100HC

Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.3 Amps
Exhaust Air Transfer Ratio: 0.06

VENTILATION PERFORMANCE

External Static Net Supply Gross AirFlow

Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust

Pa in. w.g. L/s cfm L/s cfm L/s cfm

25 0.1 74 158 80 169 85 180

50 0.2 71 151 76 160 79 167

75 0.3 66 139 70 148 73 155
100 0.4 61 130 65 138 71 149
125 0.5 50 107 54 114 61 131
150 0.6 42 90 45 95 51 108
175 0.7 33 71 36 75 38 80
200 0.8 27 58 29 61 22 47

Note: Unit operating at maximum speed.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery

Temperature Airflow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer

°C °F L/s cfm Watts % %

HEATING

COOLING

0 32 29 60 56 71 79 0.52
0 32 47 100 80 64 73 0.41
0 32 65 137 126 60 68 0.36

-15 5 31 65 64 56 81 0.41
35 95 28 59 52 45

(250 Pascals = 1” of water)

External Static Pressure - Pascals

Supply
(l/s)
Exhaust
(l/s)

Gross Airflow - L/s (0.47 L/s = 1 cfm)

Total Recovery Efficiency

Electrical requirements: 120 volts, 1.9 Amps
Exhaust Air Transfer Ratio: 0.06

VENTILATION PERFORMANCE

External Static Net Supply Gross Air Flow

Pressure Air Flow Supply Exhaust

Pa in. w.g. L/s cfm L/s cfm L/s cfm

25 0.1 109 231 116 245 128 271
50 0.2 107 228 114 241 123 260

75 0.3 101 214 107 227 118 249
100 0.4 95 201 101 213 110 233
125 0.5 86 182 91 193 103 217
150 0.6 79 167 83 177 92 195
175 0.7 62 132 66 140 81 172
200 0.8 40 85 43 90 55 116

Note: Unit operating at maximum speed.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE

HEATING

COOLING

MODEL NUMBER: ERV200HC

225

200

175

150

125

100

75

(250 Pascals = 1” of water)

50

External Static Pressure - Pascals

25

VG0042

0

05025 100 12575

Supply Net Average Sensible Recovery Apparent Sensible Latent Recovery

Temperature Airflow Power Efficiency Effectiveness Moisture Transfer

°C °F L/s cfm Watts % %

0 32 52 110 93 69 79 0.45
0 32 74 157 130 64 71 0.38
0 32 96 203 193 60 68 0.30

-15 5 52 110 122 55 76 0.26
35 95 50 106 89 41

12

Supply
(l/s)
Exhaust
(l/s)

Gross Airflow - L/s (0.47 L/s = 1 cfm)

Total Recovery Efficiency

150

)

20" (508mm)

50" (

)

)

)

0

4.0 Technical Data (cont’d)

)

20" (508mm)

)

)

)

0039

4.4 DIMENSIONS

Model numbers:

• 1001 ERV

• 1001 HRV

• HRV100H

• ERV100HC

Model numbers:

• 2001 ERV

• 2001 HRV

• HRV200H

• ERV200HC

VK004

VK

6" (152mm

6" (152mm

30-1/4" (768mm

30-1/4" (768mm

13-3/4" (349mm

2.5" (63mm

19" (483mm

0

2.5" (63mm

4.5 CONTROLS AND FURNACE LINK OPTION

Main controls:

• Basic (Can.) / VT1W (U.S)

• Electro (Can.) / VT2W (U.S.)

Optional controls:

• 20-minute push button
(for HRV100H and HRV200H
models only)

• 20/40/60-minute push button
(for all other models)

• 60-minute crank timer

• Humidity Control

Link option:

• Furnace interlock (use with
forced air systems)

4.6 SPECIFICATIONS

Model numbers

Weight

Port Diameter

Drain Diameter

1001 ERV, 1001 HRV, HRV100H, ERV100HC

65 lbs (30 kg)

6” (152 mm)

1/2” (12 mm)
Installation Chains, springs and hooks (provided with the unit).
Motor Speed High and low speeds factory set (optional increased low speed - BLUE wire).
Electrical supply 120 V, 60 Hz 120 V, 60 Hz
Pow er Consumption 150 Watts 225 Watts

2001 ERV, 2001 HRV, HRV200H, ERV200HC

73 lbs (33 kg)

6” (152 mm)

1/2” (12 mm)

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5.0 Typical Installation

4

5

VH00

6

There are three (3) common installation methods.

5.1 FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM

(Primarily for homes with radiant hot water or
electric baseboard heating. See figure 1.)

Moist, stale air is exhausted from the high
humidity areas in the home, such as bathrooms,
kitchen and laundry room. Fresh air is supplied
to bedrooms and principal living areas.

The use of bathroom fans and a range hood is
suggested to better exhaust stale air.

Homes with more than one level require at least
one exhaust register at the highest level.

VH002

figure 1

See 6.5.1
for details

5.2 EXHAUST DUCTED SYSTEM

(SOURCE POINT VENTILATION)

(For homes with forced air heating.See figure 2.)

Moist, stale air is exhausted from the high
humidity areas in the home, such as bathrooms,
kitchen and laundry room. Fresh air is supplied
to the cold air return or the supply duct of the
furnace.

The use of bathroom fans and a range hood is
suggested to better exhaust stale air.

Homes with more than one level require at least
one exhaust register at the highest level.
NOTE: For this type of installation, it is not

essential that the furnace blower runs
when the unit is in operation, but we
recommend it.

5.3 SIMPLIFIED

VH002

(VOLUME VENTILATION)

figure 2

See 6.5.2
for details

(For homes with forced air heating.See figure 3 or 4.)

Fresh air and exhaust air flow through the furnace ducts wich simplifies the installation.
The use of bathroom fans and a range hood is suggested to better exhaust stale air.
NOTE: For the installation type shown in figure 4, furnace blower should be running when the unit is

in operation.

OR

See 6.5.3

figure 3

27

for details

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VH002

figure 4

See 6.5.3
for details

6.0 Installation

5

INSPECT THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX

• Inspect the exterior of the unit for shipping damage.Ensure that there is no damage to the door, door

latches, door hinges, dampers, duct collars, cabinet, etc.

• Inspect the interior of the unit for damage.Ensure that the fan motor assembly, recov ery core, insulation,

dampers, damper actuator and drain pan are all intact.

• If the unit was damaged during shipping, contact your local distributor. (Claim must be made within

24 hours after delivery.)

• Use checklist included with the unit to ensure that no parts are missing.

6.1 ADJUSTING THE DAMPER ROD (FOR ERVS INSTALLED IN WARM REGIONS)

Refer to Section 4.2 and observe the difference in the damper
position at the right in diagrams Defrost Mode 1 and Defrost Mode 2:
for Defrost Mode 1 the damper is completely closed, whereas
for Defrost Mode 2 the damper is half closed. At the factory, all ERVs
are assembled for defrost Mode 2.Therefore, if your installation
is for an ERV in a warm region (zone D as defined in Section 3),
the rod must be moved to position 1 (see figure 5).

NOTE: Before attempting to change the position of the damper

rod, place the unit on a table for easy access and remove
the recovery core.

VO001

1

2

figure 5

CAUTION

This is a delicate operation: to avoid injury proceed carefully and use the appropriate tools.

6.2 LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE UNIT

Choose an appropriate location for the unit:

• Within an area of the house where the temperature is above 10°C /

50°F (basement, attic, furnace room, laundry room, etc.).

• Away from living areas (dining room, living room, bedroom), if possible .

• So as to provide easy access to the interior cabinet and to

the control panel on the right hand side of the unit.

• Close to an exterior wall, so as to limit the length of the insulated

flexible duct to and from the unit.

• Close to a drain. If no drain is close by, use a pail to collect

run-off.

• Away from hot chimneys , electrical panel and other fire hazards.

• Allow for a power source (110 V standard outlet).

CAUTION

Make sure the unit is level.

VD0064

figure 6

Hang the unit to ceiling joists with the 4 chains and
springs provided (see figures 6 and 7).

figure 7

VD0038

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6.3 PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK

a) Follow the instructions in Section 6.4 below to determine the appropriate duct diameters for your system.
b) Keep it simple.Plan for a minimum number of bends and joints.Keep the length of insulated duct to a

minimum.
c) Do not use wall cavities as ducts.Do not use branch lines smaller than 4” (102 mm) Ø.
d) Do not ventilate crawl spaces or cold rooms.Do not attempt to recover the exhaust air from a dryer or

a range hood. This would cause clogging of the recovery module. Use sheet metal for the kitchen

exhaust duct.
e) Be sure to plan for at least one exhaust register on the highest lived-in level of the house if it has

2 floors or more.

6.4 CALCULATING THE DUCT SIZE

Use the table below to ensure that the ducts you intend to install will be carrying air flows at or
under the recommended values. Avoid installing ducts that will have to carry air flows near the

maximum values and never install a duct if its air flow exceeds the maximum value.

Duct Recommended Maximum

Diameter Air Flow Air Flow

4”(102 mm) 40 cfm 19 l/s 68 m3/h 60 cfm 28 l/s 102 m3/h
5”(127 mm) 75 cfm 35 l/s 127 m3/h 110 cfm 52 l/s 187 m3/h
6”(152 mm) 120 cfm 57 l/s 204 m3/h 180 cfm 85 l/s 306 m3/h
7”(178 mm) 185 cfm 87 l/s 314 m3/h 270 cfm 127 l/s 459 m3/h
8”(203 mm) 260 cfm 123 l/s 442 m3/h 380 cfm 179 l/s 645 m3/h

NOTE: Examples 6.4.1 and 6.4.2 use imperial measures.

The same calculation applies to metric measures.

end

branches
5”ø

70 cfm

main branch

6”ø 140 cfm

140 cfm

VI0003

figure 8

6.4.1 Example of calculation:

Problem: My installation requires two exhaust registers (one for the kitchen, one for the bathroom).
I will connect these registers to a main duct which will connect to the unit (high speed performance
value of 140 cfm). What size of duct should I use for the main exhaust duct and for the two end
branches leading to the registers? (See figure 8.)

Solution: Simplified method.
ASHRAE or HRAI HANDBOOK).
Main duct:

180 cfm.The high speed air flow of 140 cfm is close enough to the recommended value (120) and
far enough away from the maximum value (180).Therefore a 6ӯ duct or larger is an appropriate

choice for the main e
End branches: Each end branch will have to transport an air flow of 70 cfm (140 divided by 2).Table

above indicates a 5ӯ duct: recommended air flow: 75 cfm; maximum air flow: 110 cfm. The high
speed air flow of 70 cfm is close enough to the recommended value (75) and far enough away
from the maximum value (110). Therefore a 5ӯ duct or larger is an appropriate choice for the

2 end br
NOTE: A 4ӯ duct would have been too small because the maximum acceptable value for a 4ӯ

Table above indicates a 6” Ø duct: recommended air flow: 120 cfm; maximum air flow:

xhaust duct.

anches.

duct is 60 cfm.

(For a more detailed method of calculating duct size refer to the

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VI0004

!

6.4 CALCULATING THE DUCT SIZE (CONT’D)

6.4.2 Example of a design for a fully ducted system for a unit having a high

speed performance of 222 cfm

(See figure 9).

4”

6” Ø 84 cfm

6”

7”

7” Ø 222 cfm

4” Ø 42 cfm

4”

6” Ø 96 cfm

6”

6”

6” Ø 138 cfm

5”

5” Ø

65 cfm

129 cfm

6” Ø

6” Ø

93 cfm

5” Ø
64 cfm

6”

4”

4” Ø

42 cfm

4”

7”

7” Ø 222 cfm

figure 9

6.5 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS

WARNING

Never install a stale air exhaust register in a room where a combustion device is, such as a gas
furnace, a gas water heater or a fireplace.

6.5.1 Fully Ducted System (as illustrated in Section 5.1)

Stale air exhaust ductwork:

• Install registers in areas where contaminants are produced: kitchen, bathrooms,
laundry room, etc.

• Install registers 6 to 12 inches (152 to 305 mm) from the ceiling on an interior wall OR
install them in the ceiling.

• Install the kitchen register at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the range top.

• If possible, measure the velocity of the air flowing through the registers.If the velocity is high­er than 400 ft/min. (122 m/min), then the register type is too small.Replace with a larger one.

Fresh air distribution ductwork:

• Install registers in bedrooms, dining room, living room and basement.

• Install registers either in the ceiling or high on the walls with air flow directed towards the
ceiling. (The cooler air will then cross the upper part of the room, and mix with room air
before descending to occupant level.)

• If a register must be floor installed, direct the air flow up the wall.

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6.5 Installing the Ductwork and Registers (cont’d)

6.5.2 Exhaust Ducted System (Source Point Ventilation) (as illustrated in Section 5.2)

Stale air exhaust ductwork: (same as for Fully Ducted System, described on page 17)
Fresh air distribution:

WARNING

When performing duct connection to the furnace, installation must be done in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards. Please refer to your local building code.

CAUTION

When performing connection to the furnace supply duct, this duct must be sized to support the
additional airflow produced by the HRV/ERV. Also, use a steel duct with a backdraft damper to prevent
the risk of overheating the HRV/ERV.

There are two methods for connecting the unit to the furnace:

Method 1: supply side connection

• Cut an opening into the furnace supply duct at least

18 inches (0.5 m) from the furnace.

• Connect this opening to the fresh air distribution port

of the HRV/ERV (use steel duct, see figure 10).

• Make sure that the HRV/ERV duct f

inside the furnace ductwork.

• If desired, interlock (synchronize) the furnace blower

operation with the HRV/ERV operation.
(See Section 8.4).

orms an elbow

Steel duct with

backdraft damper

minimum

18” (0.5 m)

VD0040

figure 10

Method 2: return side connection

• Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than

10 feet (3.1 m) from the furnace (A+B).

• Connect this opening to the fresh air distribution port of

the HRV/ERV (see figure 11).

NOTE: For Method 2, it is not essential that the furnace

blower runs when the HR V/ERV is in operation, but
we recommend it. If desired, synchronize the
furnace blower operation (see Section 8.4).

VD0041

A

B

A+B= not less

than 10’ (3.1 m)

figure 11

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6.5 Installing the Ductwork and Registers (cont’d)

6.5.3 Simplified installation (Volume Ventilation) (as illustrated in Section 5.3)

WARNING

When performing duct connection to the furnace, installation must be done in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards. Please refer to your local building code.

CAUTION

When performing connection to the furnace ducts (Method 1), these ducts must be sized to
support the additional airflow produced by the HR V/ERV.Also, the supply duct must be a steel duct
with a backdraft damper to prevent the risk of overheating HRV/ERV.

There are two methods (figures 12 and 13) for connecting the unit to the furnace:

Method 1: return-supply Method 2: return-return

Steel duct with

backdraft damper

minimum

18” (0.5 m)

A

A+B= not less

B

than 10’ (3.1 m)

VD0042

A

A+B= not less

than 10’ (3.1 m)

B

VD0043

minimum 3’

(0.9 m)

figure 13

figure 12

Stale air intake:

• Cut an opening into the furnace retur n duct (not less than 10 feet (3.1 m) from the
furnace (A+B)).

• Connect this opening to the stale air intake port on the HRV/ERV as shown .

CAUTION

If using Method 2, make sure the furnace blower operation is synchronized with the HRV/ERV
operation! See Section 8.4.

Fresh air distribution: (same instr uctions as for Method 1 or Method 2, Section 6.5.2).

For method 2 (return-return) make sure there is a distance of at least 3 feet (0.9 m) between
the 2 connections to the furnace.

NOTE: For Method 1, it is not essential to synchronize the furnace blower operation

with the HRV/ERV operation, but we recommend it.

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VJ0001

VJ0002

VJ0003

VJ0004

VJ0005

(cont’d)

6.6 CONNECTING DUCTS TO THE UNIT

Insulated flexible duct

Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible duct to the ports on the unit (exhaust to
outside and fresh air from outside).

a) Pull back the insulation to expose the flexible duct.
b) Connect the interior flexible duct to the port using a duct tie.
c) Carefully seal the connection with duct tape.
d) Pull the insulation over the joint and tuck it between the inner and outer rings of the double collar.
e) Pull the vapor barrier over the insulation and over the outer ring of the double collar.
f) Apply duct tape to the joint making an air

tape tightly around the joint. Compressed insulation loses its R value and causes water dripping due
to condensation on the exterior surface of the duct.

Make sure that the vapor barrier on the insulated ducts does not tear during installation to avoid con­densation within the duct.

a) b) c) d), e) f)

tight seal.Avoid compressing the insulation when you pull the

CAUTION

Rigid duct:

Use duct tape to connect the rigid ducts to the ports.

CAUTION

Do not use screws to connect rigid ducts to the ports.

Make sure that the 2 balancing dampers are left in a fully open position bef
these ports (fresh air distribution por t and stale air exhaust port as shown on figure 14).

VJ0009

figure 14

ore connecting the ducts to

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6.7 INSTALLING THE EXTERIOR HOODS

CAUTION

All models require an exhaust hood with a backdraft damper.This damper closes when the unit is off
and prevents unwanted cold air from entering the house.

Choose an appropriate location for
installing the exterior hoods:

• a minimum distance of 6 feet (1.8 m)
between the hoods to avoid
cross-contamination

• a minimum distance of 18 inches (457 mm)
from the ground

Make sure the intak

e hood is at least 6 feet

(1.8 m) away from any of the following:

• dryer exhaust, high efficiency furnace
vent, central vacuum vent

• gas meter exhaust, gas barbecue-grill

• any exhaust from a combustion source

• garbage bin and any other source of
contamination

Refer to figure 15 for connecting the insulat­ed duct to the hoods.Place the “FRESH AIR
INTAKE” sticker, provided in the installation
kit, on corresponding hood. An “Anti-Gust
Intake Hood” should be installed in regions
where a lot of snow is expected to fall.

6.8 CONNECTING THE DRAIN

Exhaust

VD0028

hood

Intake

18”

hood

(457 mm)

6’

(1.8 m)

Tape and duct tie

Caulking

6ӯ

(152 mm)

18”

(457 mm)

Optional duct

location

figure 15

6’

(1.8 m)

18”
(457 mm)

12"(305 mm)

VO0003

1

Attach the 2 plastic drain fittings
to the unit using the gaskets,
washers and nuts as shown.

VO0004

Cut 2 sections of plastic tubing,
about 12” (305 mm) long and
attach them to each drain fitting.

2

Make a water trap loop in the tube to prevent the unit from drawing
unpleasant odors from the drain source. Make sure this loop is
situated BELOW the “T” as shown. This will prevent water from
being drawn back up into the unit in case of negativ e pressure .Run
the tube to the floor drain or to an alternative drain pipe or pail. Be
sure there is a slight slope for the run-off.

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VO0005

3

Join the 2 short sections to the “T”
junction and main tube as
shown.

Tie-wrap

To drain

VO0011

4

7.0

CO

O

AIR SUPPL

Y CONTRO

OFF

EXCHANGE

0

C

C

O

F

C

5

C

CO

O

AIR SUPPL

Y CONTRO

CO

OL

D

SS

CONTINUOUS

20 MI

M

N

.

ON

40 MIN.

M

OFF

C

O

M

Control Devices

7.1 Main Controls

All models require a main control.

CAUTION

(U.S) VT1W model

(Can) Basic model

NDENSI0N CONTR

-2

-

Y CONTRO

VC0027

S

U

M

M

E

R

R

(Can) Electro model

VC0028

Humidity Control

Designed primarily for use with our low price HRV (Heat
Recovery Ventilator) units, the Humidity Control helps control
indoor maximum humidity level during fall, winter and spring.
This control should not be installed in a house already
equipped with other main controls (except the 3-position
switch).You will find a relative humidity % scale instead of a
temperature scale meant to reduce the window condensation
problems.

Some model may come with a 3-position mounted switch on
the electical box on the exterior lower right front side. It is
basically an airflow control that gives the customer the choice
between the low and high speed or the OFF (REMOTE) posi­tion. This OFF (REMOTE) position does not deactivate the
optional controls.

(U.S.) VT2W model

NDENSI0N CONTR

NDENSAION CONTR

MAXIMUM SPEE

Y CONTRO

-

S

U

M

M

-

AIR EXCHANGE IN PROGRE

.

E

R

3-position switch

Modes

types

Detector

Indicators

Switches

U.S. models VT1W VT2W DH100W
Canadian models Basic Electro

OFF Position
Intermittent exchange (TBI) 20 ON - 40 OFF
Low speed continuous exchange
High speed continuous exchange
Humidity control (Relative humidity scale %)
Condensation control (Temperature scale)
Mode indicator
Air exchange indicator
Condensation/Pollutant control max speed indicator
Maintenance indicator with flashing intermittent
Sliding button
Push button

XXX

X
XX
XX

XX
XX

X

X

X
X

X

Humidity control

X

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Control Devices (cont’d)

7.2 OPTIONAL CONTROL

LIGHTED PUSH-BUTTON REMOTE 20-MINUTE SWITCH:

This remote illuminated switch is typically installed in bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room to provide
20 minutes of high speed ventilation at the push of a button.The s witch is supplied and mounted on a white
single gang wall plate. This push b

utton is available only for HRV100H and HRV200H units.

20/40/60-MINUTE PUSH-BUTTON TIMER:

This remote illuminated switch is typically installed in bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room to provide
20, 40 or 60 minutes of high speed ventilation at the push of a button.The switch is supplied and mounted
on a white single gang wall plate. This push b

utton is not available for HRV100H and HRV200H units.

MECHANICAL TIMER

This timer allows up to 60 minutes of high speed operation to be selected from a remote location.

7.3 OTHER FEATURES

FURNACE INTERLOCK (for forced air heating system)

The furnace fan can be interlocked so that it will run simultaneously with the ERV or HRV to ensure proper
distribution of fresh air throughout the house (see table section 7.4, to see if it is available on your unit).

PERMANENT MEMORY

Our electronic controls have a default memory feature in the event of a power outage.Even the date of the
last service reminder is maintained as a convenience to the homeowner.

CONTROL UPGRADES

All controls can be used on any ERV, so a Basic (or VT1W) control can be upgraded to the Electro
(or VT2W) in the future (see table in Section 7.4 below for control availability according to the units).

7.4 MAIN AND OPTIONAL CONTROLS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR UNIT

MAIN CONTROLS OPTIONAL CONTROLS

Model number Humidity VT1W (U.S.) VT2W (U.S)

1001 ERV /

ERV100HC

1001 HRV X X X X Integrated

2001 ERV

ERV200HC

2001 HRV X X X X Integrated

HRV100H /

HRV200H Part # 12658

Control Basic (CAN.) Electro (CAN.)

X X X X Integrated

X X X X Integrated

XX XX

20/40/60min. 20-min.

push-buttonpush-button

timer timer

60-min.

crank timer

Furnace

Interlock

Optional kit

7.5 SPECIAL COLD WEATHER TBI MODE FOR ERVS

The enthalpic core installed in ERVs requires extra protection when the outside temperature drops below

-15°C (5°F).
A special operating mode called TBI (Time-Based Intermittent) is activated under these conditions.

Characteristics of cold weather TBI mode

• activated when the outside temperature drops below -15°C (5°F).

• 20/40 cycle (20 minutes LOW speed followed by 40 minutes OFF).

• usual control of air supply via the main wall control is suspended (except for the OFF position).

• optional control (20/40/60-minute push button) retain its temporary high speed activation capability.

• deactivated when the outside temperature warms up higher than -15°C (5°F).

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60" (1.5 m)

5

)

Installation of the Controls

8.1 DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (MAIN CONTROLS)

Voltage: 12 volts DC
Dimensions: 5” x 5” x 1 3/8”

(127 mm x 127 mm x 35 mm)

VC0016

5" (127 mm)

5" (127 mm)

FRONT VIEW

8.2 INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN CONTROL

(H

UMIDITYCONTROL

Never install more than one main control per unit.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1- Deter

mine the location of the control.

main floor.Typical locations for these controls are kitchen, main hallways and family room.

2- Remove the button(s) and the cover plate of the control.

,

B

ASIC

(VT1W),

ANDELECTRO

(VT2W))

CAUTION

The wall control must be installed in a central location on the

13/8"

(35 mm)

SIDE VIEW

VC0026

Humidity Control or

BASIC (VT1W)

ELECTRO (VT2W)

3- Install the wall control 60 inches (1.5 m) from the floor and

2" (5 cm

leave a free space of at least 2 inches (5 cm) to the right of
the control to allow user to slide out the control instructions.

Use the template provided in the control box to position the
wire hole and the screw holes.Use the screws and the plastic
anchors provided in the installation kit to secure the control.

" (1.

(See figure 16.)

VD0025

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figure 16

8.0

Y

GB

VD0026

OC

OL

G

F

F

OC

OL

G

G

G

OC

L

R

G

G

S

CH

ON

h

on

E

D

SSE

D

SSE

Installation of the Controls (cont’d)

8.2 INSTALLATION OF THE MAIN CONTROL (cont’d)

4- Connect the wires to the main control.

(See figure 17 or 18.)
NOTE: For HRV100H and HRV200H only:

to install VT1W, only connect GREEN
and BLACK wires to main control.

BASIC AND ELECTRO

(VT1W AND VT2W)

figure 17

5- Make sure the instruction pull-out is in the

occupant’s language.If not, turn it to the other side.
(See figure 19.)

6- Reinstall the cover plate and the button(s).

VC0061

figure 19

HUMIDITY
CONTROL

VC0068

figure 18

BASIC/ELECTRO (VT2W)

7- Connect the wires to their

HUMIDITY
CONTROL

(VT1W)

corresponding position inside
the electrical compartment.
Make sure the connections of
the unit and of the wall
control correspond exactly.
(See figure 20.)

O

VE0038A

HIGH SPEE
HAUTE VITE

Proper switc

Positi

VENTILATI

REMOT

WIT

LOW SPEE

BASSE VITE

figure 20

8- Connect the optional control (if applicable) by referring to Section 8.3.
9- Do the appropriate connection to the fur nace (if applicable) by referring to Section 8.4.
10- NOTE: If the unit is installed in a cold region (Zone A, as defined in Section 3.0), set up “extended

defrost” by removing jumper JU1F on the main circuit board inside the electrical compartment
(see Section 9.0).

11- Plug in the unit and do the “overall verification” of the system as described in Section 11.0.

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Installation of the Controls (con’d)

8.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL CONTROLS

MAIN PC BOA

J

1

RD

OL
O

C

I

J

3

1 4 7

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

2 5 8

3 6 9

REAR VIEW

VE0036A

PUSH-BUTTON SWITCHES

(5switches maximum)

8.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE

WARNING

Never connect a 120-volt A C cir cuit to the terminals of the furnace interloc k (standard wiring).Only
use the low voltage class 2 circuit of the furnace blower control.

For a furnace connected to cooling system:

On some older thermostats, energizing the “R” and “G” terminals at the furnace has the effect of energizing
“Y” at the thermostat and thereby turning on the cooling system. If you identify this type of thermostat, you
must use the “alternate furnace interlock wiring”. An additional control relay will then have to be installed.

NOTE: For HRV100H and HRV200H units, always use the “alternate furnace interlock wiring”.

Standard furnace interlock wiring

THERMOSTAT

Y

TERMINALS

HRV CONTROL CONNECTOR

J3

TWO WIRES

FOUR
WIRES

TWO WIRES

heating only

W

R

G
C
Y

FURNACE

24-VOLT

TERMINAL BLOCK

VE0010A

W R G

I OC OL Y R G BF F

COOLING SYSTEM

Alternate furnace interlock wiring

Unit Control Module

987654321

4 WIRES

2 WIRES

heating only

FURNACE

24-VOLT

TERMINAL BLOCK

VE0009A

WRGY

W

R

R

G
C

Y

Y

*FURNACE INTERLOCK RELAY, PART # 12658

THERMOSTAT

TERMINAL

wiring
nuts

GREEN

BLUE

2 WIRES

RED

NC NO

*FURNACE INTERLOCK

9-PIN AMP PLUG

J1

124

GRAY BROWN

COM

RELAY

COOLING SYSTEM

568

7

7

93

26

9.0

A1

M1

M2

K1

RELAY

K2

RELAY

K5

RELAY

FAN

MOTOR

DAMPER

MOTOR

NEUTRA

MEDNCHIGH

LOW

J1 6

J1 3

J1 4

J1 9

K4

RELAY

J3 1

J3 2

FURNACE BLOWER INTERLOCK

CLASS 2 CIRCUIT ONLY

ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY

S1

120V 60Hz

FROM MAIN

J1 2

J1 1

J1 8

VE0018A

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Wiring Diagrams

WARNING

Risk of electrical shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the
unit from its power source.

Logic

NOTES 1, 5

Connection

WALL CONTROL

WALL CONTROL

WALL CONTROL

WALL CONTROL

OPTIONAL

NOTES 5, 6

NOTE 5

OPTIONAL

FURNACE BLOWER

OVERRIDE SWITCH

OVERRIDE SWITCH

OVERRIDE LED

INTERLOCK

M1

X1

1

C1

BN

NEUTRAL

MEDIUM

HIGH

FAN MOTOR

GYOGBLR

2

3

GYOGNCR

DEFROST TIME

6/32 6/32 6/20

23°F 5°F -17°F

TYPES MINUTES

1001 HRV

2001 HRV

2

1

..
..

..
..
..

..

..

A B C D E F G

JU 1

JUMPERS TABLE MODEL MODEL DEFROST/VENTILATION

OUT OUT IN IN OUT IN OUT

JU1A JU1B JU1C JU1D JU1E JU1F JU1G -5°C -15°C -27°C

BN

LOW

(NOTE 2)

M2

DAMPER

MOTOR

BL

BL

1

2

X2

Y

BL

6/32 NOTE NOTE

10/30 10/20 10/15

1001 ERV, 2001 ERV

ERV 100HC, ERV 200HC

NO EXTENDED DEFROST

OUT

NO NO NO NO NO

OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE HRV ONLY

POINT

MAIN EARTHING

SPECIAL DEFROST CYCLE:

The mode is the same whichever the exchange

6 min. defrost 34 min. OFF 20 min. exchange low speed

speed selected by the wall control.

NOTE

FUNCTION TABLE RELAY

MODE K1 K2 K4 K5

Intermittent 0 0 0 0

120V 60 Hz

NEMA-15P

G

W

NEUTRAL

5-15 PLUG

BK

LINE

W1

defrost cycle to the beginning (6 min. defrost).

-15°C - A change of air exchange speed on the wall control

(-5°F) during the special defrost cycle will reset the special

BELOW

Exchange Low 1 0 1 1

Exchange High 1 1 1 1

Circulation Low 1 0 1 0

Circulation High 1 1 1 0

LINE VOLT AGE

LOW VOLT AGE AND

FIELD WIRE

- If the outside temperature revert above -15°C (5°F),

- The override circuit will remain active during the

special defrost cycle.An override call will be answered.

it is only during the last part of the cycle (20 min.

exchange) that the controller will stop the special

defrost cycle.

Defrost Cycle 1 1 1 0

Off 0 0 0 0

0 = Relay coil is de-energized

1 = Relay coil is energized

COLOR CODE

NO

COM

BK

SWITCH S1

DOOR INTERLOCK

NOTES

VE0037A

1- Controls available. See Section 8.0 (Low voltage only, 12VDC)

BK BLACK NC NO CONNECTION

BL BLUE O ORANGE

BN BROWN R RED

G GREEN W WHITE

GY GREY Y YELLOW

Medium speed can be selected instead of low speed. Disconnect the

RED wire from the motor RED tap and connect it to the motor BLUE tap.

same or equivalent wire.

2- The factory set wiring for blower speed selection is high and low.

3- If any of the original wire, as supplied, must be replaced, use the

regulations.

4- Use the factory supplied protective tubing.

5- The field wiring must comply with applicable codes, ordonnances and

6- The furnace fan circuit must be class 2 circuit only.

2001 HRV, ERV100HC, ERV200HC

Models: 1001 ERV, 1001 HRV, 2001 ERV,

BKGRYRBKY

NOTE 4

1
2

A1

ABCDEFG

JU1

SENSOR

DEFROST

TEMPERATURE

FF IOCOLYRGB

123

456789

J4

T1

-t°

R1

Y

BL

R

9

7

4

12

J1

O

6

3

BK
W

ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY

J3

GY

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!

Wiring Diagrams (cont’d)

WARNING

Risk of electrical shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the
unit from its power source.

J1 2

NEUTRAL

120V 60Hz

S1

FROM MAIN

Logic

M1

MEDNCHIGH

A1

J1 1

FAN

J1 6

MOTOR

J1 4

J1 3

J1 8

M2

MOTOR

DAMPER

LOW

DEFROST TIME

6/32 6/32 6/20

23°F 5°F -22°F

TYPES MINUTES

HRV100H

HRV200H

10/30 10/20 10/15

ALLTYPES

EXTENDED DEFROST

J1 9

2

1

K5

RELAY

RELAY

RELAY

ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY

VE0040A

K2

K1

..
..

..
..
..

..

..

JU 1

A B C D E F G

FUNCTION TABLE RELAY

MODE K1 K2 K5

Intermittent 0 0 0

Exchange Low 1 0 1

Exchange High 1 1 1

Circulation Low 1 0 0

Circulation High 1 1 0

Defrost Cycle 1 1 0

Off 000

0 = Relay coil is de-energized

1 = Relay coil is energized

JUMPERS TABLE MODEL MODEL DEFROST/VENTILATION

OUT OUT IN IN OUT IN IN

JU1A JU1B JU1C JU1D JU1E JU1F JU1G -5°C -15°C -30°C

OUT OUT IN IN OUT OUT IN

NOTES 1

Connection

BK TO R = LOW SPEED EXCHANGE

BK TO G = HIGH SPEED EXCHANGE

NO CONNECTION = OFF

S2

BKGR

SPDT SWITCH (ON-OFF-ON)

Models: HRV100H, HRV200H

NOTES 1, 6

OPTIONAL

OVERRIDE SWITCH

OVERRIDE SWITCH

OVERRIDE LED

NOTE 4

1
2

A1

ABCDEFG

JU1

SENSOR

DEFROST

TEMPERATURE

C1

BN

BN

M1

NEUTRAL

MEDIUM

HIGH

FAN MOTOR

GYOGBLR

X1

1

2

3

GYOGNCR

R

F F IC OCOL Y R G B

J3

123

45 789

J4

GY

LOW

7

4

(NOTE 2)

12

J1

3

BN

Y

BL

9

6

NOTES 5, 6

FAN FURNACE

INTERLOCK KIT

GY

O

BK
W

M2

DAMPER

MOTOR

BL

1

X2

Y

POINT

BL

2

MAIN EARTHING

BL

120V 60 Hz

NEMA-18P

W1

5-15 PLUG

LINE VOLT AGE

LOW VOLT AGE AND

SWITCH S1

FIELD WIRE

COLOR CODE

BK BLACK NC NO CONNECTION

BL BLUE O ORANGE

BN BROWN R RED

G GREEN W WHITE

GY GREY Y YELLOW

W

G

BK

LINE

NEUTRAL

NO

DOOR INTERLOCK

COM

BK

NOTES

T1

ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY

-t°

R1

VE0039A

Medium speed can be selected instead of low speed. Disconnect the

RED wire from the motor RED tap and connect it to the motor BLUE tap.

1- Controls cannot be connected to J3.

2- The factory set wiring for blower speed selection is high and low.

same or equivalent wire.

3- If any of the original wire, as supplied, must be replaced, use the

regulations.

4- Use the factory supplied protective tubing.

5 Field installed option: use only factory supplied kit.

6- The field wiring must comply with applicable codes, ordonnances and

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36

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G

VP0012

Air Flow Balancing

WHAT YOU NEED TO BALANCE THE UNIT

• A magnehelic gauge capable of measuring 0
to 0.25 inch of water (0 to 62.5 Pa) and 2 plastic
tubes.

• Two ”Flow Measuring Stations” or two flow

W

O

LOW HIGH

W

O

L

F

L

H

G

I

H

F

L

O

W

collars (the size will vary depending on the
duct diameter).

Flow collar

VP0006

Flow measuring station

PRELIMINARY STAGES TO BALANCE THE UNIT

• Seal all the unit ductwork with tape. Close all windows and doors.

• Turn off all exhaust devices such as range hood, dryer and bathroom fans.

• Make sure all filters are clean (if it is not the first time you balance the unit).

• Make sure the balancing dampers are fully open

Choose appropriate locations for the 2 flow collars (or flow measuring stations), according to figure 21:

• On the exhaust air duct (first measuring location, A)

• On the fresh air distribution duct (second measuring location, B

• At least 36” away from the unit; at least 12” before or after a 90° elbow; at least 12” away from a

register.

(F and G in figure 21).

30m)4

1

304mm

914mm

914mm

Figure 21

INSTALLATION OF FLOW COLLARS OR “FLOW MEASURING STATIONS”

• If you are using Flow Collars:

Insert the flow collars in the duct at each location. Make sure their arrows are pointing in the direction
of the airflow.Tape collars in place temporarily.

• If you are using “Flow Measuring Stations”:

Cut a 1” (25.4mm) diameter hole in the duct at each location. Insert the “Flow Measuring Stations”.
Make sure their arrows are pointing in the direction of the airflow. Tape the “Flow Measuring Stations”
in place temporarily.

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Air Flow Balancing (cont’d)

BALANCING PROCEDURE

1. Set the unit to high speed.
Make sure that the furnace blower is ON if the installation is in any way connected to the ductwork of
the cold air return. If not, leave furnace blower OFF. If the outside temperature is below 0°C / 32°F,
make sure the unit is not running in defrost while balancing. (By waiting 10 minutes after plugging the
unit in, you are assured that the unit is not in a defrost cycle.)

2. Place the magnehelic gauge on a level surface and adjust it to zero.

3. Connect tubing from gauge to flow collar (or “Flow Measuring Station”) in
exhaust air stream at location A.Be sure to connect the tubes to their appropriate

high/low

NOTE: It is suggested to start with the exhaust air flow reading because the

Place the magnehelic gauge upright and level.Record the readings.

4. Move tubing to FRESH air flow on the other side of the unit (location B) and
note readings.
Adjust the fresh air balancing damper F until the reading at B is approximately
the same as the reading at A. If the reading at B is less than the reading at A,
then go back and adjust the e
air flow.

5. Secure both dampers in place with tape or with a fastening screw.

fittings.If the gauge drops below zero, reverse the tubing connections .

exhaust has typically more restriction than the fresh air, especially in

cases of fully ducted installations and exhaust ducted installation.

xhaust balancing damper G to equal the fresh

VP0003

VP0004

LOW HIGH

LOW

FLOW

H

IG

H

F

LO

W

F G

VD0052

6. If you are using flow collars, remove them, reconnect the duct and seal with duct tape.If you are using
“Flow Measuring Stations”, remove them and seal the holes with duct tape.Write the required air flow
information on a label and stick it near the unit for future reference (date, maximum speed air flows,
your name, phone number and business address).

NOTES: Most flow collar kits provide a conversion chart located on the collar which enables you to convert

magnehelic gauge readings to equivalent cfm values.

The unit is considered balanced even if there is a difference of +/- 10 cfm (+/- 0.015 inch w.g.)

between the two air flow readings.
If you are only using one flow collar or one “Flow Measuring Station”, then, after completing the
first reading, transfer this measuring device to the other side of the unit and take the second reading.

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CO

O

AIR SUPPL

Y CONTRO

OFF

EXCHANGE

0

C

C

O

F

C

5

C

CO

O

AIR SUPPL

Y CONTRO

CO

OL

D

SS

CONTINUOUS

20 MI

ON

40 MIN.

M

OFF

C

O

M

S

U

M

M

E

R

VC0028

C

O

F

O

F

D

%

%

0%

%

%

%

%

Y

OL

Overall Verification

11.1 MAIN CONTROLS

This procedure allows the installer to verify that all modes of operation are fully functional.

During the verification of a main control, make sure that all optional remote controls are inactive.

BASIC (Can.) / VT1W (U.S.)

(6 different control scenarios to be tested)

NDENSI0N CONTR

Set the slider Set condensation control Results expected

switch to dial to fan speed
1 Off maximum counterclockwise motor off
2 Off maximum clockwise motor off
3 Min. maximum counterclockwise low speed
4 Min. maximum clockwise high speed

Y CONTRO

-2

-

5 Max. maximum counterclockwise high speed
6 Max. maximum clockwise high speed

VC0027

ELECTRO (Can.) / VT2W (U.S.) (8 different control scenarios to be tested)

NDENSI0N CONTR

NDENSAION CONTR

MAXIMUM SPEE

Y CONTRO

-

Set air supply Set condensation control

control to dial to

Results e

Fan Exchange Max speed

speed indicator indicator

xpected

(A) (B)
1 Off maximum counterclockwise off off off
2 Off maximum clockwise off off off
3 Min. maximum counterclockwise low on off
4 Min. maximum clockwise high on on
5 Max. maximum counterclockwise high on off
6 Max. maximum clockwise high on on

7 Intermittent maximum counterclockwise

off 40 min off 40 min off

low 20 min on 20 min off

8 Intermittent maximum clockwise high on on

S

U

M

M

E

R

R

-

AIR EXCHANGE IN PROGRE

.

B

A

HUMIDITY MAIN CONTROL

Tur n dial to maximum clockwise position.
Results expected: Motor speed changes to high.
NOTE: Appearance may vary.

HUMIDIT

NTR

VC0031

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20

25

30

40

5

70

60

11.0

ON

Overall Verification (cont’d)

11.2 OPTIONAL CONTROLS

First, turn OFF the main control device (Basic (VT1W), Electro (VT2W), or 3-Position Switch before checking
the remote optional controls.

20-MINUTE PUSH BUTTON: (Available only for HRV100H and HRV200H models.)

Activate the push button.

Results e

xpected:

1. Motor speed: high for 20 minutes.

2. Indicator light goes “ON”.

3. Air exchange indicator light goes “ON”(Electro (VT2W) wall control only).

20/40/60-MINUTE PUSH-BUTTON TIMER: (Not available f or HR V100H and HRV200H

models.)
Activate the push button.Within 2 seconds, push one time for 20 minutes, two times for
40 minutes or three times for a 60-minute activation.

Results e

xpected:

1. Motor speed: high for 20, 40 or 60 minutes.

2. Indicator light goes “ON” and flashes every 5 seconds (one time to indicate a

20-minute operation, two times for a 40-minute, and three times for a 60-minute
operation).

3. Air exchange indicator light goes “ON” (Electro (VT2W) wall control only).
NOTE:To stop activation, push one more time.

60-MINUTE CRANK TIMER:

Activate the timer.

VC0030

VC0046

20 min.
40 min.
60 min.

Results e

xpected:

1. Motor speed: high for either 20, 40, 60 or 80 minutes.

2. Indicator light goes “ON”.

3. Air exchange indicator light goes “ON”(Electro (VT2W) wall control only).

High speed activation time Position of dial

20 minutes 1 to 19
40 minutes 20 to 39
60 minutes 40 to 59
80 minutes 60

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VC0017

TURN

OFF

PAST

20

10

20

30

60

40

50

12.0

!

Maintenance / Instructions for User

WARNING

Risk of electrical shocks. Before performing any maintenance or servicing, always disconnect the
unit from its power source.

• Revie w with the user the steps required f or the regular maintenance of her/his v entilation system.These

steps are described in details in the user manual:

FOUR TIMES A YEAR:

• Inspect the intake hood, and clean if needed.

• Clean the filters.

• Clean the interior of the cabinet and clean the door.

• Clean the condensation tray and inspect the drain tubing.

ONCE A YEAR:

• Clean the recovery core.

• Clean the blades of the blower wheels if needed.

• Warn the user of the necessity to rebalance the system following a major house renovation or following

the installation of any extra registers.

• Make sure the user understands how to use the main control as described in the user manual.

• If the unit being installed is an ER V, then make sure the user understands the characteristics of the spe-

cial cold weather TBI mode.The user should understand that his unit will not obey the settings on the
main wall control when the temperature drops below -15°C (5°F).See Section 7.5.

CAUTION

Do not oil the motor. It is already permanently lubricated.

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NOTE: Inspect the unit before proceeding with these steps.

Troubleshooting

Start-up troubleshooting:

Problems Possible causes You should tr y this

1. Unit does not work. • The circuit board may

be defective.

VE0080

• Jump B and G terminals. If the motor runs on
high speed and the damper opens, the circuit
board is not defective.

2. The damper actuator • The 9-pin connector may • Unplug the unit and check to make sure all the
does not work. have a loose connection. crimp connections are secured.Check the damper

actuator connections as well.

•The damper actuator may • Feed 120 V directly to the damper actuator.If the
be defective. problem persists, replace the damper actuator.

•The circuit board may • Replace the circuit board if the problem is not
be defective. solved by the above.

B
G

B
G

3. The wall control does • TBI mode is activated. • If the outside temperature is below -15°C (5°F)
not work OR and the unit has an enthalpic recovery core
the indicators flashes (energ y rec over y co re) , then the TBI mode is
every 8 seconds. probably activated.(See Section 7.5.)

•The wires may be in • Ensure that the color coded wires have been
reverse position. connected to their appropriate places.

•Erratic operation of the • Unplug the unit.Wait 30 seconds.Plug it back in.
control every 8 seconds.

•The wires may be broken. • Inspect ev ery wire and replace any that are damaged.

•There may be a short-circuit.• With the help of a m ultimeter, check f or contin uity.

•The wire in the wall OR • Remove the wall control and test it right beside
the wall control may the unit using another shorter wirer. If the wall
be defective. control works there, change the wire. If it does

not, change the wall control.

• The circuit board may • If the second wall control does not solve the
be defective. problem, then replace the circuit board.

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Troubleshooting (cont’d)

Problems Possible causes You should tr y this

4. The 20-minute push-button • The switch
or the 20/40/60-minute may be defective.
push-button timer does
not workOR its indicator
light does not stay on.

VE0081

• Jump the OL and OC terminals. If the unit
switches to high speed, replace the switch.

5. The defrost cycle • Ice deposits may be hindering • Remove the ice.
does not work the damper operation.
(the fresh air duct is
frozen OR the fresh air•The damper rod or the port • Inspect these parts and replace if necessary.
distributed is very cold damper itself may be broken.
OR the “AIR EXCHANGE”
light flashes). • The damper actuator • Plug in the unit and select “MIN” or “MAX”.

may be defective. Press the door switch and see if the port damper

opens. If it doesn’t open, feed 120V directly to

the damper actuator.If the port damper still does

not open, replace the damper actuator.

•The circuit board may • Unplug the unit. Unplug the defrost sensor wire
be defective. (see J4 on electr ical diagrams, Section 9.0).

Plug the unit back in.Select “MIN” and make sure

the unit is adjusted for low speed operation (turn
all dehumidistats maximum counterclockwise).
Wait 3 minutes.The unit should switch to high
speed and the damper at the fresh air intake
port should close (defrost mode). If this does
not happen, then replace the circuit board.

•The thermistor may • If the defrost mode works well after having
be defective. disconnecting the thermistor wire (above test),

this means the thermistor is probably defective.

You should replace it.

OL
OC

OL
OC

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C

D

C

D

• HVI, “Installation Manual for Heat Recovery Ventilators”, édition 1987.

• ASHRAE 1984 Systems Handbook, chapitre 11, “Air Distribution Design for Small Heating and
Cooling Systems”.

Références

R 2000

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