Tjernlund LB1 User Manual

DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE

The Dryer Duct Booster®, Model LB1, has been specifically designed to boost residential capacity clothes dryer duct exhaust veloci­ties where dryer duct runs exceed 25 equivalent feet. Proper exhaust velocities will reduce drying times, save energy and prevent lint

buildup in the dryer duct. The LB1 is controlled by an electronic Pressure Response Control (PRC) for automatic operation. The LB1
utilizes galvanized steel construction, a reverse inclined, particulate handling impeller that is guaranteed not to clog with lint and
an externally mounted PSC motor for trouble-free operation.

SPECIFICATIONS & COMPONENTS

INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS

The LB1 must be installed in compliance with your local building codes. Verify compliance before installing this unit.

The LB1 must be installed in an area in which ambient air temperatures are between -20° F and 140° F
(-29° C and 60° C) and ambient humidity does not exceed 85% relative humidity.

Do not install the LB1 in a position where dryer exhaust temperatures exceed 175° F (80° C) at LB1 inlet.
The dryer duct in which the LB1 is installed must terminate with a dryer vent hood with a damper.
Not recommended for dryer duct runs exceeding 100 equivalent feet. Equivalent feet equals linear feet

plus 5 additional feet for each 90

O

elbow and 2.5 feet for each 45Oelbow.
Do not install the the LB1 with the discharge facing down, (See Diagram A).
Do not install the LB1 in an orientation where the sensing tube port might fill

with condensation, (See Diagram B).

TJERNLUND PRODUCTS, INC.

1601 Ninth Street • White Bear Lake, MN 55110-6794
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READ OWNERS INSTRUCTIONS CARE­FULLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST REMAIN
WITH EQUIPMENT. DO NOT DESTROY.

DRYER DUCT BOOSTER® FAN

MODEL LB1

MODEL LB1

Blower: 160 cfm
Motor: 115 Volts ~ 60 Hz

0.80 amps maximum

Impeller: Reverse inclined, particulate handling
Components: (1) LB1 wired fan assembly

(1) 16 gauge galvanized steel mounting bracket
(1) mounting hardware packet

©2008 TJERNLUND PRODUCTS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED P/N: 8504142 REV A 0508

OUTLET

INLET

4"

10.75"

6.25"

4"

14"

10.5"

For Residential Capacity Clothes Dryers

56826

UL507
CSA 22.2 NO. 113-M

DIAGRAM B

DO NOT INSTALL LB1 IN A
POSITION WITH THE SENSING
PORT AT THE BOTTOM OF
DRYER DUCT WHERE CON­DENSATION CAN POOL IN
SENSING TUBE PORT.

DIAGRAM A

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Avoid installing the LB1 within 15 equivalent feet* of the
dryer or within 5 equivalent feet of the dryer vent hood,
(See Diagram C).

*Equivalent feet equals linear feet plus 5 additional feet

for each 90

O

elbow and 2.5 feet for each 45Oelbow.

Avoid installing the inlet or outlet of the LB1 within 1 foot of
dryer duct elbows.

Install the LB1 as close to the middle of the dryer duct run as possible.

MOUNTING

NOTE: Do not use screws in the dryer duct installation. The LB1 motor can be mounted in

a horizontal or vertical orientation. Discharge must face up if mounted vertically,
(See Diagram D). Do not install the LB1 in an orientation where the sensing tube
port might fill with condensation, (See Diagram B).

1. Considering dryer duct routing and LB1 location, use the (4) #10 x 1 3/4" wood screws to
secure the mounting bracket to the wood structure using the (4) 3/8" holes in the ½ moon
portion of the bracket. Do not to over tighten the screws.

2. Based on the desired mounting orientation, position the mounting bracket onto 3 of the 4
vibration isolators located on the LB1. Tighten the bracket in place using the (3) provided
1/4” nuts.

3. Insert dryer duct on inlet and outlet of LB1 and secure using reinforced foil duct tape.
See “Initial Setup / Reset of Pressure Response Control (PRC)”, below before plugging in.

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

The LB1 is controlled by an electronic Pressure Response Control (PRC). The control continuously monitors the pressure in the dryer
duct. When the dryer is activated, dryer exhaust pressurizes the inside of the dryer duct, activating the LB1. When the LB1 and dryer
are operating together, they establish a resulting pressure that is monitored by the PRC. When the dryer shuts off, this pressure
decreases and the PRC shuts off the LB1.

INITIAL SETUP / RESET OF PRESSURE RESPONSE CONTROL (PRC)

Each residential capacity clothing dryer installation is unique due to dryer duct length, vent hood type, location of LB1, dryer make &
model, etc. Because of these varying conditions, the LB1 needs to learn the application it is installed on. As part of the start up routine,
the LB1 will load its program (about 20 seconds) and then run for 15-30 seconds to learn the pressure baseline of the vent system when
power is first supplied or if power is reestablished.

IMPORTANT: For new construction or installations where the dryer is not present, it is necessary for the end user of the dryer to

perform the setup procedure below to program the PRC sensing control before initial use of the dryer.

Once dryer, dryer duct and LB1 are installed and before initial use of the dryer OR if the LB1 cycles erratically, the PRC sensing control
can be set / reset by performing the following procedure:

FOLLOW STEPS BELOW FOR INITIAL SETUP / RESET OF PRC SENSING CONTROL

• Remove all articles from the dryer.

• Clean dryer lint trap and reinstall.

• Verify that dryer door is completely closed.

• Verify that dryer vent system is cool. If need be, cool down the vent system by running dryer for 5 minutes on “Air Dry”.

• Verify that dryer is not operating.

FIGURE 8050015 2/25/08

NO

YES

NO

15 EQUIVALENT FT. 5 EQUIVALENT FT.

DIAGRAM C

DIAGRAM D

HORIZONTAL
MOUNTING

VERTICAL MOUNTING
MUST DISCHARGE
FACING UP

When first supplied electrical power or if power is reestablished, the LB1 will load its program (about 20 seconds) and then
run for 15-30 seconds to learn the pressure baseline of the vent system. To prevent injury or impeller damage, install the LB1
in dryer vent system before supplying power.