Lifebreath 40DHW(T), 60DHW(T), 60VENTAC, 60DHWDF(T), 60DHWH(T) Part a Design Load Specifications

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Part A - DESIGN LOAD SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 Total Heat Loss _______________Btu/h

A.2 Total Heat Gain _______________Btu/h

 

 

Part B - EQUIPMENT SELECTION (Air Handler and Cooling)

AIR HANDLER:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make: LIFEBREATH

Model: ____________

 

 

 

B.1

Heating Output ________________________ Btu/h

B.9

Water Supply Temperature

________ oF

 

(110% - 140% of A.1)

 

 

B.10

Water Temperature Drop

________ oF (min. 20oF)

 

 

 

 

B.2

Equipment External Static Pressure

________ ins. W.C.

 

[B.1 ⎟ (500.4 x B.8)]

 

 

(from specs)

 

 

B.11

Water Return Temperature

________ oF

 

 

 

 

B.3

Heating Air Flow Rate

 

________ cfm

 

(B.9 - B.10)

 

B.4

Circulation Fan Speed (Heating)

________ speed

COOLING EQUIPMENT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.5

Return Air Temperature

 

________ oF

B.12

Cooling Output ________ (Btu/h) ________ tons

 

 

 

 

B.6

Air Handler Temperature Rise

________ oF

 

(80% - 125% of A.2)

 

 

[B.1 ⎟ (1.08 x B.3)]

 

 

B.13

Manufacturers Flow Rate/Ton

________ (cfm/ton)

 

 

 

 

B.7

Supply Air Temperature

 

________ oF

 

 

 

 

(B.5 + B.6)

 

 

B.14

Cooling Air Flow Rate

________ cfm

B.8

Water Supply Rate

 

________ US GPM

B.15

Circulation Fan Speed (Cooling)

_______ speed

 

(from specs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part C - EQUIPMENT SELECTION (Water Heater)

DOMESTIC HOT WATER REQUIREMENTS:

SELECTED WATER HEATER:

 

 

 

 

 

Make: ________

Model: ________

C.1

Minimum Storage Capacity

________ USG

 

 

 

 

 

(from page 38, Method A)

 

C.4

Storage Capacity

 

________ USG

 

 

 

 

 

or

 

Note: Complete C.5 and C.6 only if C.2 was completed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.5

Recovery

 

________ USG

C.2 Minimum First Hour Rating

________ USG

C.6

First Hour Rating

 

________ USG

 

(from page 38, Method B)

 

 

 

 

 

(.85 x (C.4 + C.5))

 

(min. C.2)

 

 

 

 

 

SPACE HEATING REQUIREMENTS:

C.7

Energy Factor (ef)

 

________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.8

Burner Input

 

________ Btu/h

C.3

Minimum Effective Water

 

C.9

Recovery Efficiency

 

________ %

 

Heater Output

________ Btu/h

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(B.1 x 1.2)

 

C.10

Effective Water Heater Output

________ Btu/h

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(C.8 x C.9 ⎟ 100)

 

(min. C.3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATION, Sizing and Installation Manual Table of Contents Introduction Description and Purpose Closed/Open Combo System Combo System Basic PrinciplesCall for Domestic Hot Water and Space Heating Operation Call for Space Heating Only OperationAir System Water PipingManual Valves Drain Valve Shut Off ValvesThrottling Valve Check ValvesCold Expansion TanksAnti-Scald Valve Off Season Circulation ControlsAir Handler Temperature Rise Air Handler Return Air TemperatureWater Heater Thermostat Room ThermostatWater System Pressures Design vs. Field ConditionsHead Pressure Flow RateWarranty Dimensions & ClearancesModel 40DHW Up Flow Filters Case60DHW Model 60DHW Up Flow40DHWDF Model 40DHWDF Down Flow60DHWDF Model 60DHWDF Down Flow40DHWH Model 40DHWH Horizontal60DHWH Model 60DHWH Horizontal4TONDHW High CFM Lower Btuh OutputCore Filters Case Model 40VENTAC40VENTAC 60VENTAC Model 60VENTAC4TONVENTAC Model 4TONVENTACDuct Connections Locating The UnitOption 1 Ventilation Ports Off Left Side Horizontal Version Option 2 Ventilation Ports Off Right SideDucting Locating the Exhaust Weatherhoods Locating Intake WeatherhoodOutside Ducting the Weatherhoods Locating WeatherhoodPitot Tube Air Flow Balancing Balancing ProcedurePrior to balancing, ensure that Pitot Tube and Gauge Placement of the Pitot TubeBalancing Collar Instructions Drain Line HRV Drain Line DiagramPiping Water Heater PlumbingElectrical Clean Air Furnace Wiring DiagramOptional Dehumidistat Following conditions must be met prior to start-up Start-Up ProcedureOperation Optional Circulation Timer ModelsHeating/Cooling VentilationLack of heat TroubleshootingPump is noisy HRV core freezes upWater sits in drain pipes During cooling cycle, hot water circulates through the coilCondensation/ice forming inside ventilation ducts Humidity levels are too lowSystem Commissioning Water Pump Performance SpecificationsWorksheet for Integrated Combo System Design Part a Design Load Specifications Method a domestic hot water usage for C.1 Part D Proving Required Water Flow Commissioning of Integrated Combo System HRV Balancing McCormick Blvd. London, Ontario N5W 4C8

40DHWDF(T), 4TONVENTAC, 60VENTAC, 40VENTAC, 60DHWH(T) specifications

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