Lifebreath 60ELE User Manual

CAF-03

0606

Congratulations on your selection of the Lifebreath Clean
Air Furnace. This is a very advanced unit that combines
an electric furnace with the tremendous health benefits of
year-round fresh air ventilation in every room of your
house.

With the addition of Lifebreath T.F.P. Air Cleaner (option­al) you will have the ultimate in comfort and healthy indoor
air quality. (See back cover of this manual)

Once it is correctly installed, safety will never be an issue
with your Lifebreath furnace. No flames, fumes or flue
gases to be concerned about.

This Operating and Installation Guide will help you learn
about your Lifebreath Clean Air Furnace quickly and easi­ly. The table of contents will show you where to find
information on every feature of this unit along with easy to
understand operating instructions. If, however, you do
encounter a question that is not covered in this Guide you
should call the Lifebreath dealer who installed your fur­nace. Chances are that he will be able to give you a
satisfactory answer but if he is unable to do so then we
invite you to contact us directly.

The purpose of this manual is to act as an
installation guide only for the Lifebreath Clean Air
Furnace.

All national and local code requirements must be met
when installing a Lifebreath Clean Air Furnace. Be sure to
consult the proper authorities.

Introduction ......................................................................1

Table of Contents.............................................................1

General ............................................................................1

Specifications................................................................2-4

Installation...................................................................5-10

Wiring Diagram ..............................................................11

Start-up Procedure.........................................................12

Operation .......................................................................13

Troubleshooting .............................................................14

Maintenance and Service Record ..................................15

Introduction General

Table of Contents

Model 60ELE

“ELECTRIC” CLEAN AIR FURNACE MANUAL

2

Core

Ventilation system has patented aluminum heat
recovery core for energy-efficient ventilation.

Filters

Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams of
ventilation section, 1" Pleated in return plenum side.

Case

Prepainted galvanized steel for superior corrosion resis­tance.

Dimensions & Clearances

Options
99-186 Weatherhoods, Two - 6" c/w

1/4" mesh screen

99-130W Remote Wall Mount Dehumidistat

Control 24 VAC only,

99-122 6” Balancing Damper
99-RSK6 6” Backdraft Damper

Warranty

Units carry a lifetime warranty on the heat recovery core and a
five year replacement parts warranty on all other components.

Specifications 18kw = (60,000 BTUH)

Voltage 240 VAC 60 Hz

Hp 1/3

Amps (total) 85

Stages Single (4 sequence)

Ventilation 6"
Ducts

Return 14" x 22"
Plenum

Supply 17.25" x 16"
Airflow

1350 CFM @ .25 ESP
1180 CFM @ .5 ESP

Ventilation 140 CFM
Airflow

Effectiveness 70%
(HRV)

Note: All connections to be made by qualified contractors.
Net Weight 150 lbs. Shipping Weight 165lbs.

Specifications 60ELE

Side

Front

16"

Duct (coil)
Opening

29.5"

19"

Top

17.25"

12"

6"

4"

6"

14"

*Ventilation
Supply Air
Inlet

*Ventilation
Exhaust Air
Outlet

22"

*Return
Plenum

29.5"

Service Clearance 1'

Latches

CLEAN AIR FURNACE

Blower Section

19"

Service Clearance 3'

47.5"

®

3

Core

Ventilation system has patented aluminum heat
recovery core for energy-efficient ventilation.

Filters

Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams of
ventilation section, 1" Pleated in return plenum side.

Case

Prepainted galvanized steel for superior corrosion
resistance.

Dimensions & Clearances

Options

99-186 Weatherhoods, Two - 6" c/w

1/4" mesh screen

99-130W Remote Wall Mount Dehumidistat

Control 24 VAC only,

99-122 6” Balancing Damper
99-RSK6 6” Backdraft Damper

Warranty

Units carry a lifetime warranty on the heat recovery core and a
five year replacement parts warranty on all other components.

Specifications 18kw = (60,000 BTUH)

Voltage 240 VAC 60 Hz

Hp 1/3

Amps (total) 85

Stages Single (4 sequence)

Ventilation 6"
Ducts

Return 14" x 22"
Plenum

Supply 17.25" x 16"
Airflow

1350 CFM @ .25 ESP
1180 CFM @ .5 ESP

Ventilation 140 CFM
Airflow

Effectiveness 70%
(HRV)

Note: All connections to be made by qualified contractors.
Net Weight 150 lbs. Shipping Weight 165lbs.

Specifications 60ELE-DF

Front

Service Clearance 3'

Top

16"

19"

Side

Service Clearance 1'

29.5"

19"

Duct (coil)
Opening

29.5"

17.25"

47.5"

Blower Section

®

CLEAN AIR FURNACE

Latches

14"

*Return
Plenum

22"

*Ventilation
Exhaust Air
Outlet

*Ventilation
Supply Air
Inlet

12"

6"

4"

6"

4

Figure 1
Blower Performance Curve

5

The purpose of this manual is to give the contractor guide­lines for installing the Lifebreath Clean Air Furnace. All
national and local codes relating to this type of equipment
must be followed.

Locating The Unit

The Clean Air Furnace is designed to be installed vertical­ly, in a conditioned space,where the surrounding
temperature does not fall below 50°F (10°C). Attic installa­tions are not recommended. Typically the unit is installed
in a mechanical area of the basement, or other
partitioned mechanical room, elsewhere in the home.

A location close to an outside wall is recommended, as
the ventilation supply and exhaust portion will need to be
ducted to the outside air.

Sufficient clearance around the unit is required for service
of the filter, heat recovery core and components.

Duct Connections

To accommodate various installations, the Clean Air
Furnace has knockouts for the return air plenum and ven­tilation ducts, on both sides of the cabinet. Special care
and attention should be given to determining which knock­outs are to be removed. (See Fig. 2 & Fig. 3).

Slide Heat Recovery Core out to remove ventilation
knockouts. Never install ductwork directly to the cabinet
that is smaller than the opening provided.

Figure 2
Option1-Ventilation Ports Off Left Side

NOTE: Return plenum opening can be on either side of cabinet and is not dependent on which side the ventilation ports are on.

Model 60ELE

Model 60ELE-DF

Installation

Remove
styrofoam
knockout

Remove
styrofoam
knockout

6

Penetrations from sheet metal screws used to fasten the
ductwork to the cabinet of the unit should only be placed
into the duct flange provided. This is to avoid contact and
damage of the heating/air conditioning coils and internal
wiring.

Ducting

The duct sizing for the furnace section can be determined
using HRAI Residential Air System Design Manual,
SMACNA, or any other industry-recognized manuals.

Any ductwork running through unconditioned space must
be sealed properly and insulated to prevent heat loss. All
local codes must be followed in determining the amount of
insulation needed.

The ventilation section consists of two 6" (15.2cm) round
ports located on the side of the cabinet, which vent to the
outside. Insulated ducting with a vapour barrier such as
flex-ducting, or ridged pipe wrapped in pipe sleeve, is
required to prevent condensation from occurring on the
pipe. Also the airflow in these lines is designed to be bal­anced. (See "Balancing Airflows" in this manual, for
damper location and procedure.)

Warning: A backdraft damper is required in the exhaust air
duct to prevent cold air from entering the unit when the
Clean Air Furnace is not running. Fig. D Page 9.

Locating Intake Weatherhood

The intake weatherhood should be located as follows:

* 4-6' from ventilation exhaust hood, and upstream of

prevailing winds, if possible.

* At least 6' from a dryer vent, oil fill pipes, combustion

outlets, gas meters, garbage containers or anything
else, which may contaminate the air.

* Do not locate fresh air intake in garages, crawl

spaces or attics.

* Install 18" above grade, or above expected snow

accumulation.

Figure 3
Option2-Ventilation Ports Off Right Side

Model 60ELE

Model 60ELE-DF

Installation

Remove
styrofoam
knockout

Remove
styrofoam
knockout

7

Locating the Exhaust Weatherhoods

The Exhaust Weatherhood should be located as fol­lows:

* At least 4-6' from the supply inlet.

* At least 18" above grade or expected snow accu-

mulation.

* At least 3' from gas meters, combustion vents, or

dryer vents.

* Do not install in garages, crawl spaces or attics.

Outside Ducting the Weatherhoods

The ventilation portion of the Clean Air Furnace can be
vented off either side of the unit by removing knockouts
provided. Once the knockouts in Fig. 2 / Fig. 3 are
removed, a bead of silicone can be placed on the plastic
thermo-collars (provided), to form a seal between the
collars and the cabinet. The collars can then be fas­tened into place with screws. Note the exhaust outlet is
always the port on the bottom, and the supply inlet is
always the port on the top, both ports should be labeled
from the factory as such.

A small piece of rigid duct (1-2') can be fabricated for
joining the outside ducting to the port collars. (Fig. D,
page 12). This section of pipe is needed to accommo­date the balancing damper, as required in the
"Balancing Procedure" in this manual. After installing
the dampers, the small section of pipe can be fastened
to the port collars. The ductwork from the outside
weatherhoods to the unit, is usually flexible ducting,
although rigid pipe may be needed if the runs are
greater than 20 feet. In either case the pipes (both
exhaust and supply and the added fittings) must be
insulated, with a complete vapor barrier Fig. 4. To mini­mize restriction in airflows the ducting should be short,
with as few bends as possible. See diagram below for
recommended connection of insulated ducting to out­side weatherhoods and the Clean Air Furnace port
collars.

Figure 4
Locating Weatherhood

Installation

WEATHERHOODINSTALLATION

SCREEN

(sideview)

12"galvanized

pipesupplied

EXTERIOR

1/4"(6mm)SCREEN

(frontview)

WALL

1. ThermalCollarslidesovergalvanized
sleeveofWeatherhood.

2. FastenThermalCollartoBelt.

3. SlidetheInsulatedFlexibleDuctingover
theWeatherhood'sgalvanizedsleeveand
fastenittotheThermalCollar.

4. Hoodishingedtoallowforeasyaccess

 forcleaningofbirdscreen.

COLLARISSUPPLIEDTO

ENSUREVAPOURBARRIER

IS100%SEALEDTO

WALLPLATE

8

Pitot Tube Air Flow Balancing

It is necessary to have balanced air flows in an HRV. The
volume of air brought in from the outside must equal the
volume of air exhausted by the unit. If the air flows are not
properly balanced then:

* The HRV may not operate at its maximum efficiency
* A negative or positive air pressure may occur in the house
* The unit may not defrost properly
* Failure to balance the HRV may void warranty

Prior to balancing, ensure that:

1. All sealing of the ductwork system has been completed.

2. All of the HRV's components are in place and functioning
properly.

3. Balancing dampers are fully open.

4. Unit is on high speed.

5. After taking readings of both the stale air to the HRV duct
and fresh air to the house duct, the duct with the lower
CFM ([L/s] velocity) reading should be left alone, while the
duct with the higher reading should be dampered back to
match the lower reading.

6. Return unit to appropriate fan speed for normal operation.

Balancing Procedure

The following is a method of field balancing an HRV using
a Pitot tube, advantageous in situations when flow sta­tions are not installed in the ductwork. Procedure should
be performed with the HRV on high speed.

Choose the straightest section of duct between the HRV
and the weatherhoods. This will be used for both the sup­ply and return ducts.

Drill a small hole in the duct (about 3/16"), three feet
downstream of any elbows or bends, and one foot
upstream of any elbows or bends. These are recommend­ed distances but the actual installation may limit the
amount of straight duct.

The Pitot tube should be connected to a magnehelic
gauge or other manometer capable of reading from 0 to

0.25 in. (0 - 62 Pa) of water, preferably to 3 digits of reso­lution. The tube coming out of the top of the Pitot is
connected to the high pressure side of the gauge. The
tube coming out of the side of the Pitot is connected to the
low pressure or reference side of the gauge.

Insert the Pitot tube into the duct, pointing the tip into the
airflow.

Installation

9

For general balancing it is sufficient to move the Pitot tube
around in the duct and take an average or typical reading.
Repeat this procedure in the other (supply or return) duct.
(Fig. B.). Determine which duct has the highest airflow
(highest reading on the gauge). Then damper that airflow
back to match the lower reading from the duct. The flows
should now be balanced.

Actual airflow can be determined from the gauge reading.
The value read on the gauge is called velocity pressure.

The Pitot tube comes with a chart that will give the air flow
velocity based on the velocity pressure indicated by the
gauge. This velocity will be either feet per minute or
metres per second. To determine the actual airflow, the
velocity is multiplied by the cross sectional area of the
duct being measured.

This is an example for determing the airflow in a 6" duct.
The Pitot tube reading was 0.025 inches of water. From
the chart, this is 640 feet per minute.

The 6" duct has a cross sectional area of:

= (3.14 x [6"÷12]2)÷4
= 0.2 square feet

The airflow is then 640 ft./min x 0.2 square feet = 128cfm

For your convenience, the cross sectional area of some
common round duct is listed below:

DUCT DIAM. (inches) CROSS SECTION AREA (sq. ft.)

5.0 .14

6.0 .20

7.0 .27

The accuracy of the airflow reading will be affected by
how close to any elbows or bends the readings are taken.
Accuracy can be increased by taking an average of multi­ple readings as outlined in the literature supplied with the
Pitot tube.

Figure A:
Pitot Tube Air Flow Balancing Kit

c/w magnetic gauge, Pitot tube, hose and carry case.
PART NO. 99-167

Figure B:
Pitot Tube and Gauge

Note: For best results keep Pitot tube
well away from dampers.

Pitot Tube

Figure C:
Placement of the Pitot Tube

Note: For best results, keep Pitot tube well away from dampers and
motor turbulence.

Figure D

*Note: All dampers & fittings must be covered with insulation and sealed with tape

Installation

10

Drain Line

The ventilation portion of the Clean Air Furnace has two
drain pans for removing condensation, which may occur
on the heat recovery core during cold weather. See Fig. 5,
for connection.

Figure 5
Drain Line Diagram

Installation

KNOCKOUT

DRAIN

SPOUT

TAPE

2"

TEE

CONNECTOR

THROUGH KNOCKOUT

TO DRAIN

DRAIN

SPOUT

KNOCKOUT

11

R - W = Heat
R - G = Fan Only (optional dehumidistat)
G-R-Y-C =A/C

Electrical

The Clean Air Furnace operates at 240V, single phase
and requires a maximum 100amp fused circuit or breaker.

The low voltage thermostat (not provided) connects to the
R & W terminals for heating and theR&Y&Cterminals
when calling for cooling.

*120 Volt terminals are provided for connecting an air filtration device/humidifier. These termi-

nals are labeled HU F1 N as shown above.

Wiring Diagram

L1GL2

CODE

A
F
F
THR
CR
CH
FAN SW

T
G
R--C
HU--MD
L1..3
CG
PDS

240/1

N

F1

T

240VAC

F

15A

CH

THR1

M1

M2

THR1

M3

M4

THR2

M5

M6

THR2

M7

M8

DESCRIPTION

AUTOMATIC RESET CUT-OUT
FAN MOTOR, ELECT. FILTER& HUM. SUPPLY FUSEHOLDER

FAN MOTOR, ELECT. FILTER& HUM. SUPPLY FUSE
4 POLE SEQUENCER
COOLING FAN RELAY COIL 120V 50/60HZ

HEATING FAN RELAY COIL 208/240V 50/60HZ
LOW SPEED CONTINUOUS
CONTROL TRANSFORMER
GROUND LUG
CONTROL TERMINAL BLOCK TO THERMOSTAT
BLOWER MOTOR, ELECT. FILTER& HUM. TERMINAL BLOCK
POWER TERMINAL 3 POLE
CONTROL RELAY COIL 24V
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH

24V

A

A

A

A

AUTOMATIQUE

ÉLECTRIQUE

DIFFERENTIELLE

SUPPLY
CIRCUIT

240V/1
18 KW

IMPORTANT

LEGEND

IMPORTANT

LÉGENDE

FOR MINIMUM SUPPLY
CONNECTION USE 75˚C
COPPER. AWG SIZE

#3

PART #
CC0 010
CFH 015
CFU 035
CCT 130
DEC 010
CCT 145
PMC 012
CTR 090
CLG 010
CP1 054

CPI 056
CP1 070

CCT 139
CAF 010

QTY.

4
1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1

WIRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND
CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODES. READ
CAREFULLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

THERMOSTAT

W

R

G

W G

CG

CG

Y C

Y C

CR

CR-2

4

5

CR-3

2

1

CH-3

6

4

CH-1

1

3

PDS

R

CM

THR1

THR2

CM

MAKE
THERMO DISC
BUSS

BUSS
THERMODISC

HONEYWELL
PRODUCTS UNLIMITED

CARLINGSWITCH
PRODUCT UNLIMITED
ILSCO

WECO
WECO
THERMOLEC
STEVECO
CLEVELAND

FILTRE ELECTRONIQUE
HUMIDIFICATEUR
120VAC 60HZ

HU NFI

CR-1

6

CR-4

3

CH-4

5

CH-2

2

MED

FILTER

FAN SW

60TX11-312373
HKP-HH
MDL 15
15S24
R4222D1039
9100-233U999
115A13-2XA
4000-09AW18AE887
TA-6-I
324-FU-HDS/12
324-FU-HDS/12

3P-PWR-BLK
134-20102101ZZ
DFS-221-112

LOW

MODEL

N

HI

BLOWER
MOTOR

CAP

ML

LO

MD

M1

RATING
25 AMP 277V
15 AMP 240V
15 AMP 240V
25 AMP 240V

15A 277V
15A 277V
16A 120V

240V/24V 50VA
35 AMP
15 AMP 240V

15 AMP 240V
125 AMPS
25 AMPS
15 AMP 240V

BEFORE WIRING AND OPERATING.

A AUTOMATIC RESET CUT-OUT
THR THERMAL RELAY
T CONTROL CIRCUIT TRANSFORMER
E1..E4 HEATING ELEMENTS
CH BLOWER RELAY 2 SPEEDS
F FUSE 15 AMPS 250 V
PDS PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH
CM BACK-UP CONTACTOR
CR COOLING CONTACTOR
HU HUMIDIFIER
EF ELECTRONIC AIR FILTER
M1 BLOWER MOTOR 120VAC
CAP CAPACITOR
CG COOLING RELAY

SUIVRE LES CODES ELECTRIQUE NATIONAUX
ET LOCAUX AINSI QUE LES INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENUES DANS L'APPAREIL.

A SONDE THERMIQUE À RESET

THR RELAIS THERMIQUE
T TRANSFORMATEUR
E1..E4 ÉLÉMENTS DECHAUFFAGE

CH RELAIS DE MOTEUR, 2 VITESSES
HU HUMIDIFICATEUR
EF FILTRE À AIR ÉLECTRONIQUE
M1 MOTEUR DE VENTILATEUR
PDS INTÉRRUPTEUR À PRESSION

CM CONTACTEUR SECONDAIRE
CR CONTACTEUR DE CLIMATISATION
CAP CONDENSATEUR
F FUSIBLE 15 AMP, 250V
CG RELAIS DE CLIMATISATION

12

In order for any appliance to work properly it must be set
up and tested by a knowledgeable technician.

The following conditions must be met prior to start-up

1. Blower wheel rotates freely inside its housing.

2. Wiring connections are tight.

3. Water is sitting in the "P" trap below the HRV core.

4. All duct and pipe connections are sealed.

5. Front access door is on tight.

Once all of the necessary connections have been made,
the Clean Air Furnace Start-Up Procedure is as follows:

1. Turn on power supply to Clean Air Furnace. Caution:
The blower will start running at a lower speed.

2. Switch the room thermostat to heat. The thermostat
should be set higher than the current room temperature
in order to energize the unit and commence the heating
cycle.Verify heat cycle starts.

3. Set room thermostat at desired temperature setting.

4. Switch fan to manual at the thermostat so the unit will
run at high speed in order to perform the balancing pro­cedure on the ventilation section.

Note: For ECM motors, refer to note located on this
page regarding high speed fan operation.

5. After balancing the ventilation according to instructions,
set the thermostats fan switch to "auto". On "auto" the
fan will run continuously at a low speed if the ventila­tion switch (fig. 6) is in the continuous mode, until
heating or cooling is called for and then will switch to a
higher speed. On "manual" the fan will run at high
speed continuously.

NOTE: Continuous low speed can be turned ON/OFF

with the ventilation switch, (fig. 6).

NOTE: Continuous high speed can be obtained by

switching thermostat fan switch to manual/on.

NOTE: For models with the ECM blower motor. Low

speed fan is controlled by the thermostat fan
switch (R and G terminals).

High speed blower operation is obtained by
making a dry contact closure across R and the
Orange wire from the ECM motor.

Start Up Procedure

NOTE: Downflow models incorporate a flow

switch to verify blower operation and air­flow. If airflow is not sensed or the
pressure switch is blocked, the electric
heating elements will NOT start. NEVER
override or disable safety switches. If air­flow is blocked or too low, the airflow
MUST be diagnosed and corrected.

Heating/Cooling

When the room thermostat calls for heat, the furnace
blower switches on to heating speed and will start circu­lating air across the coil, which picks up heat and
delivers it to the rest of your home.

Once the thermostat's temperature is reached the ele­ments will shut off, and the blower will return to its
pre-set speed or off.

Note: When the furnace blower is left running on
low speed the air in the home circulates continu­ously. When the heat is called for the blower will
automatically switch to a higher speed. After the
required hot air has been delivered the blower will
switch back to low speed.

When the thermostat calls for cooling (optional A coil
and condensing unit required) the furnace blower acti­vates to high speed and the outdoor condenser unit is
energized. After the thermostat temperature is reached
the condensing unit will shut off, and the blower will
return to its low speed. Continuous low speed is selec­table, (fig. 6).

Ventilation

The heat recovery ventilation (HRV) portion of the Clean
Air Furnace, is automatic. Once set, a desired amount
of fresh air will be drawn into the home while the fur­nace blower is activated.

To reduce humidity increased ventilation may be
required. An optional remote dehumidistat can be
installed. The dehumidistat will increase the speed of
the furnace blower to high and will return to its original
setting when humidity levels decrease. Your dehumidis­tat must be switched off during warmer months as it is
not required for air conditioning operation. To increase
humidity a quality humidifier should be added to the sys­tem.

Typically the air flow for ventilation will be set to 50 ­70cfm, for low speed furnace operation, and
100 - 150cfm at high speed. The pleated furnace filter
should be checked regularly and replaced as needed.
The HRV filter should be washed twice a year or more
often if needed.

Top

Low speed selection switch (PCS motor models only)

(CONTINUOUS or OFF)

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Figure 6

Operation

Lack of heat

1. Check that the room thermostat is set to the desired
temperature.

2. Ensure there is power to the unit.

3. Verify that the airflow in and out of the system matches
designed specs. If airflow is low, check for blockage in
the filter or some other obstruction.

HRV core freezes up

1. Make sure that the supply and exhaust lines are bal­anced according to the "Balancing Procedure" in this
manual.

2. If out of balance, ensure that the balancing dampers
have not been moved and that there are no obstruc­tions in the outside hoods.

3. If necessary, install optional defrost kit, according to
instructions.

Water sits in drain pipes

1. Check drain pans or lines for plugs.

2. Confirm that the HRV core is installed according to

manufactures recommendations.

3. Check the drain line for kinks.

4. Make sure that the O-ring in the drain nozzles sit flat.

5. Ensure the drain line has enough "fall" to it.

Condensation/ice forming inside ventilation ducts

A rip in the vapor barrier or poorly sealed joints may
cause condensation or ice to form on the ducting. If this
occurs, replace the entire line.

Humidity levels are too low

1. If you have installed a dehumidistat ensure that its set­ting is correct.

2. Check humidifier settings.

3. Change thermostat fan switch from manual to automat­ic.

4. Change ventilation switch on furnace from continuous
(low) to automatic.

Humidity levels are too high

1. If you have installed a dehumidistat ensure its setting is
correct.

2. Install a dehumidistat if necessary

3. Change ventilation switch on furnace from automatic to
continuous.

4. Change thermostat fan switch from
automatic to manual.

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Troubleshooting

15

Date: Particulars

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