Before
given to how the system will operate if connected to
any other piece of mechanical equipment, i.e. a forced
air furnace or air handler, operating at a higher static.
After
equipment must be confirmed, by measuring the
airflow’s of the Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), by
using the balancing procedure in this manual
It is always important to assess how the operation of
any Energy Recovery Ventilator may interact with
vented combustion equipment (ie. Gas Furnaces, Oil
Furnaces, Wood Stoves, etc.)
NEVER install an Energy Recovery Ventilator in a situation where its normal operation, lack of operation or
partial failure may result in the backdrafting or improper
functioning of vented combustion equipment!!!
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS
MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT
installation, careful consideration must be
installation, the compatibility of the two pieces of
Serial Number
Installation DateModel
* LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER
NOTE: Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications,
ratings and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
The LIFEBREATH Enthalpic Core Energy
Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is designed for
warm, humid regions and it uses the vapour
transmission technology to transfer sensible
and latent heat to the cooler, drier air
stream. During the cooling season, humidity
drawn in from the outside is transferred
through the core to the exhaust air stream,
helping lower the load on the air conditioner.
It is recommended for regions where the
temperature does not drop below 25˚F (-4˚C).
WARRANTY
All LIFEBREATH Energy Recovery Ventilators
carry a five year warranty on the Energy Recovery
Core, Model 200ERV has a 5 year warranty on
replacement parts and Model 500, 700, and 1200
ERV has a 2 year warranty on replacement parts.
Maintenance
Troubleshooting Your ERV ...................................................... 27
TFP Information ....................................................................... 32
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ERV Questions & Answers
What is the difference between an HRV
and an ERV?
The core in an HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) transfers heat from one air stream to the other. This is called
sensible heat
Ventilator) is usually used to describe a unit with an
enthalpic core that transfers moisture as well as heat
from one air stream to the other. This (moisture transfer) is called
. The term ERV (Energy Recovery
latent heat
.
Enthalpic - what does it mean?
Enthalpy is the term used to describe the energy content of air. This energy is a combination of the sensible
and latent heat. Therefore, a core which transfers energy is called an enthalpic core.
Is an ERV better than an HRV?
NOT NECESSARILY!! In cold climates such as most of
North America, an HRV works better than an ERV. This
is because the air inside the home during the winter
months will be more humid than the outside air. An ERV
would transfer the latent heat (humidity) from the
exhaust air back into the incoming airstream. This will
aggravate moisture problems in the home and encourage the growth of mold and mildew. If the air in the
home is too dry for comfort, an ERV will not help. A
humidifier should be used to increase the humidity to a
comfortable level.
Where do you use an ERV instead
of an HRV?
An ERV is recommended for warm, humid areas with
heavy air conditioning use. As there is no defrost in an
ERV it is not recommended for areas where the temper-
ature drops below -4
˚C (25˚F)
Why transfer moisture in the summer
(cooling season)?
The enthalpic core will allow moisture to be transferred
from a humid air flow to a dry air flow. This property is
useful in the cooling season if an air conditioning system is used to lower the indoor humidity. You will then
have dry, cool air in the exhaust of the ERV, and warm
humid air in the supply stream. With these conditions,
the ERV will be able to transfer the moisture and heat of
the supply air to the exhaust air. In this way, the ERV
will supply to the home air which is cooler and drier than
outside. Remember that an ERV is not a dehumidifier,
and on its own will not take moisture out of the air.
damp situation. In fact, about 2/3 of the energy used by
the air conditioner system is to remove moisture.
Therefore, when ventilating in the summer, less moisture brought into the home means less work for the air
conditioner, and energy savings for you.
During the winter, an ERV recovers some humidity
from the exhaust air, reducing the need for humidification, if the required ventilation rate would make the
home too dry.
What's the difference between this type of
core and a rotary type?
Here's a list of characteristics of the fixed plate core.
1. No rotating parts, so maintenance is easy and the
unit lasts a long time.
2. It is very flexible in terms of installation.
3. The core can easily be changed.
4. Because the supply and exhaust air streams are
completely separate, there is very little cross leakage
of any dust or germs.
Can the core become clogged with dust?
Because the surface of the core is a turbulent flow
area, dust sticks to it easily; however, because the
inside of the element is a laminar flow area, virtually no
dust sticks to it.
What is the maintenance?
About once a year you should use a vacuum cleaner to
remove the dust from the core's surface. DO NOT
WASH WITH WATER!!
Is an air filter needed?
To prevent clogging of the core, an air filter should
always be installed on the supply and exhaust sides of
the core.
How much ventilation do I need?
During seasons when your windows and doors are
closed, the ERV should operate continuously when the
dwelling is occupied, and either continuously or intermittently when not occupied.
For most installations the ERV will normally be set to
operate continuously on low speed with the option of
going to high speed as the need arises. For example; if
you are entertaining and there is a large number of
people present (some may be smoking), the unit
should be switched to high speed.
So why use an ERV?
A properly operating air conditioner will not only lower
the temperature in your house, but will also lower the
humidity level. This prevents an uncomfortable cold and
Your ERV may be equipped with automatic or manual
switches, but all ERVs will have a manual speed control
override.
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Select the correct Lifebreath to match your climate
®
Severe ConditionsModerate Conditions
HRV recommendedHRV recommended
Double core high efficiency HRV
recommended for extreme conditions
Pacific CoastalArid Zone-Dry Climate
HRV recommendedHRV recommended
ERV optional*Double core high efficiency HRV optional
Extreme Area**-High Humidity
ERV recommended*
*ERV not recommended where temperatures fall below 25˚F (-4˚C) for more than 5 days.
**ERV 's are recommended in regions where high outdoor humidity is cause for operating air
conditioning/dehumidification more frequently than heating system.
The following table is used to outline total dollar ventilation costs for Heat Recovery Ventilators
(HRV's) and Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV's) for various geographic regions in the United States and Canada.
Costs are for balanced systems using values based on electricity at $0.086 per kWh and fossil fuel at $0.72 per therm
(100, 000 BTU). It was assumed that electric heat was 100% efficient and fossil fuel heat was 80% efficient. Cooling
equipment had a SEER of 12.
Ventilation energy costs would include both fan energy use and the energy required to condition the air displaced by
the ventilation system.
Straight ventilation costs are also included to show the benefit of recovery.
ANNUAL SAVINGS WITH BALANCED MECHANICAL VENTILATION WITH ENERGY RECOVERY
MODELOS ANGELESMIAMINEW YORKDETROITMINNEAPOLISPORTLAND, OR
SAVINGS WITH ERV-ELECTRIC$69.86$133.61$179.89$228.79$285.22$76.20
SAVINGS WITH HRV-ELECTRIC$65.05$85.68$192.65$257.23$322.46$110.80
SAVINGS WITH ERV-FOSSIL$65.93$150.51$133.20$156.36$191.05$103.28
SAVINGS WITH HRV-FOSSIL$64.52$129.98$129.32$154.00$187.35$102.85
HRV - ELECTRIC HEAT$145.30$155.04$189.52
ERV - ELECTRIC HEAT$179.78$196.74$253.93
SAVINGS WITH ERV-ELECTRIC$249.37$276.87$368.91
SAVINGS WITH HRV-ELECTRIC$283.85$318.57$433.32
SAVINGS WITH ERV-FOSSIL$166.60$180.99$230.41
SAVINGS WITH HRV-FOSSIL$164.68$179.39$229.41
For outdoor air requirements, ASHRAE has produced the Ventilation Standard 62-1989 that
is used to determine acceptable ventilation rates. This standard is referenced directly or
used as “Good Engineering Practice” in most Code documents or design criteria.
Small restaurants, Donut Shops and Fast food stores
Seats40
Employees5
Total45
ASHRAE requirement20 cfm (10L/s) per person
Ventilation required45 x 20 = 900 cfm (450 L/s)
Bar or Tavern
Seats50
Employees7
Total57
ASHRAE requirement30 cfm (15L/s) per person
Ventilation required57 x 30 = 1710 cfm (855 L/s)
Classroom and School Portables
Seats29
Teacher1
Total30
ASHRAE requirement15 cfm (7.5L/s) per person
Ventilation required30 x 15 = 450 cfm (255 L/s)
Beauty Salon
Customers12
Employees6
Total18
ASHRAE requirement25 cfm (12.5L/s) per person
Ventilation required18 x 25 = 450 cfm (255 L/s)
Bank
Customers25
Staff9
Total34
ASHRAE requirement20 cfm (10L/s) per person
Ventilation required34 x 20 = 680 cfm (320 L/s)
Bingo Hall
Customers180
Staff20
Total200
ASHRAE requirement30 cfm (15L/s) per person
Ventilation required200 x 30 = 6000 cfm (3000 L/s)
Print Shop, Duplicating
Square footage of shop2000 square ft (m
ASHRAE requirement0.5 cfm/ft2 (2.5L/s - m
per person
Ventilation required2000 x 0.5 = 1000 cfm (500 L/s)
Swimming Pools
1 cfm per sq. ft. of the water surface area
or
0.5 cfm per sq. ft. of the water surface plus deck area
Hot Tubs
7 - 10 cfm per sq. ft. of the water surface area
2
)
2
)
MAKE UP HEAT REQUIREMENT at 1200 CFM (566L/s)
NominalNominalNominal
Outdoor Temp.kW Req. forkW Req. forkW Req. for
C°F°20°C (68°F)25°C (77°F)30°C (86°F)
Air DeliveryAir DeliveryAir Delivery
0 3271014
-10 14101417
-20 -4121519
-30 -22151922
-40 -40172124
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ENGINEERING DATA
LATENT RECOVERY/MOISTURE TRANSFER CORE
The cross-flow energy recovery core transfers heat and water vapour
between the two airstreams. It is easily removed for cleaning or service.
MOTORS AND BLOWERS
driven by a common PCS motor. 5 speed fan operation.
High speed - 120 VAC, 1.4 Amps, 164 Watts.
FILTERS
- Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams.
MOUNTING THE ERV
corners of case designed to accept four PVC reinforced polyester straps
that are supplied with the unit.
CASE
- Twenty gauge prepainted galvanized steel (G60) for superior
corrosion resistance. Insulated to prevent exterior condensation.
CONTROLS
WEIGHT
- ControlAir 15
63 lbs. (28.7 kg)
-
Each air streams has one centrifugal blower
- Four 10/24" (10.5 mm) threaded inserts at
SHIPPING WEIGHT
65 lbs. (29.6 kg )
Model 200 ERV
PERFORMANCE
Net supply airflow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure
99-104Digital Electronic Timer - 20/40/60 min. (3 wire)
99-105Programmable Ventilation Control includes
Programmable Time Clock, Dehumidistat and
Air Sentry™
99-109Air Sentry™ Air Quality Monitor
________________
DATE:
PROJECT:
________________________________________
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR:
UNIT SELECTED:
__________________________
EXHAUST AIR
FROM BUILDING
SUPPLY AIR
TO BUILDING
_____________
18 3/4"
(475 mm)
8
inches (mm)
MOUNTING POINTS
5 7/8"
(150 mm)
1 3/8"
(35 mm)
EXTERIOR DUCT
14"
(356 mm)
28 1/4"
(717 mm)
CONNECTION SIDE
8"
(200 mm)
1 1/4"
(32 mm
)
14"
(356 mm)
28 1/4 "
(717 mm)
INTERIOR DUCT
CONNECTION SIDE
5 7/8"
(150 mm)
8"
(200 mm)
18 3/4"
(475 mm)
All units conform to CSA and UL standards.
WARRANTY
Units carry a 5 year warranty on the energy recovery cores and
15 years on aluminum cores. Two (2) year replacement parts
warranty.
It is recommended for regions where the temperature does
not drop below 25°F (-4°C).
511 McCormick Boulevard.
London, ON N5W 4C8
Phone: (519) 457-1904
Fax: (519) 457-1676
E mail:nutech@lifebreath.com
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SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
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LATENT RECOVERY (MOISTURE) TRANSFER CORES
Modular (2 section) enthalpic (moisture) transfer cores arranged for
efficient cross-flow ventilation.
MOTORS
Two PSC, 3 speed single shafted, 120 VAC, 2.75 Amps each (5.5 total
on high speed). HP - 1/10, 1625 RPM. Watts - total on high speed - 648.
FILTERS
Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams.
BLOWERS
Centrifugal type rated at 700 CFM (329 L/s) free air delivery. Each air
stream has one single shafted motor driving a centrifugal blower.
CONNECTION DUCT SIZES
Four - 14" x 8" (356 mm x 200 mm)
MOUNTING
Unit to be set on support brackets hung by threaded rod type
apparatus (brackets and rods not provided).
CASE
20 gauge prepainted galvanized steel (G60) for superior corrosion
resistance. Insulated with foil faced insulation where required to prevent exterior condensation.
CONTROLS
Illuminated power switch, 3 speed blower control, low voltage (24
VAC) terminals for connection of remote controls.
Units carry a 5 year warranty on the energy recovery cores and
2 year replacement parts warranty.
DATE:
PROJECT:
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR:
_________________________________________
______________________________________
__________________________
EXHAUST AIR
TO OUTSIDE
®
SUPPLY AIR
TO BUILDING
625 mm
(24 5/8 ")
190
inches (mm)
CONTROLS
14"
(356 mm)
8"
(200 mm)
28 3/4"
(730 mm)
DISCHARGE SIDE
8 1/4"
(210 mm)
(165 mm)
143
(400)
(300)
AIRFLOW IN L/s (CFM)
MOUNTING POINTS
6 1/2"
6 1/2"
(165 mm)
235
(500)
282
(600)
14"
(356 mm)
6 1/4"
(159 mm)
8"
(200 mm)
28 3/4"
(730 mm)
INLET SIDE
It is recommended for regions where the temperature
does not fall below 25°F (-4°C).
511 McCormick Blvd.
London, ON N5W 4C8
Phone: (519) 457-1904
Fax: (519) 457-1676
E mail: nutech@lifebreath .com
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SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
®
Model 1200ERV
LATENT RECOVERY (MOISTURE) TRANSFER CORES
Modular (3 section) latent recovery (moisture) transfer cores arranged for
efficient cross-flow ventilation.
MOTORS
Two PSC, 3 speed double shafted, 120 VAC, 4 Amps each (8.1 total on high
speed). HP - 1/4, 1625 RPM. Watts - total on high speed - 972.
FILTERS
Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams.
BLOWERS
Centrifugal type rated at 1200 cfm (566 L/s) free air delivery. Each air
stream has one double shafted motor driving a centrifugal blower.
CONNECTION DUCT SIZES
Four - 20" x 8" (508 mm x 200 mm).
MOUNTING
Unit to be set on support brackets hung by threaded rod type apparatus.
(brackets and rod not provided).
CASE
20 gauge prepainted galvanized steel (G60) for superior corrosion
resistance. Insulated with foil faced insulation where required to prevent
exterior condensation.
CONTROLS
Illuminated power switch, 3 speed blower control, low voltage (24 VAC)
terminals for connection of remote controls.