Lifebreath RNC155 Grilles and Weatherhoods, Lifebreath Kitchen Grille, Lifebreath Techgrille

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Grilles and Weatherhoods

Grilles

Adjustable grilles should be used to balance the flow rates into and out of various rooms.

Grilles or diffusers should be positioned high on the wall or in the ceiling. Kitchen exhaust grilles must never be connected to a range hood. They should be installed at least 4 feet (1.2m) horizontally away from the stove. This grille includes a removable grease filter. Canadian building codes require that kitchen grilles be equipped with washable filters.

Lifebreath

Kitchen Grille

REMOVABLE

FILTER

6” x 10” Kitchen Grille

 

Part No. 10-002

 

Replacement Grease Filter

Part No. 10-002-2

 

Field-supplied balancing dampers should be installed external to the unit to balance the amount of stale air being exhausted with the amount of fresh air being brought into the house. Refer to Air flow Balancing section.

Lifebreath Techgrille

4" (100mm) Part No. 99-140

5" (125mm) Part No. 99-145

6" (150mm) Part No. 99-141

8" (200mm) Part No. 99-148

CAUTION

Intake Weatherhood Requirements

Should be located upstream (if there are prevailing winds) from the exhaust outlet.

At least 6' (2m) from the exhaust weatherhood.

At least 6' (2m) away from dryer vents and air handler exhaust.

A minimum of 6' (2m) from driveways, oil fill pipes, gas meters, swimming pools or garbage containers.

At least 18" (460mm) above the ground, or above the depth of expected snow accumulation.

At least 3' (1m) from the inside/outside corner of the building.

Do not locate in a garage, attic, or crawl space.

Exhaust Weatherhood Requirements

At least 6' (2m) from the ventilation air intake.

At least 18" (460mm) above ground or above the depth of snow accumulation.

At lease 3' (1m) away from the corner of the building.

At least 3' away from gas meter, electric meter or a walkway where fog or ice could create a hazard.

not into a garage, workshop or other unheated space.

When installing the weatherhood, its outside perimeter must be sealed with exterior caulking.

Local codes may require greater distances.

CAUTION

Weatherhood arrangement - requires a minimum of 6' (2m) separation and a minimum of 18" (460mm) clearance above the higher of the grade or anticipated snow level.

Weatherhood Clearances

OUTSIDE CORNER

36" (1m)

36" (1m)

INSIDE CORNER

 

recommended min.

recommended min.

 

 

6' (2m)

 

 

 

recommended min.

 

 

INTAKE

EXHAUST

 

18" (460mm) min.

18" (460mm) min.

 

Lifebreath Weatherhoods

5" (125mm) Part No. 99-185

6" (150mm) Part No. 99-186

7" (200mm) Part No. 99-187

Weatherhood Installation

 

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Contents RNC Series RNC Electronics Table of ContentsIntroduction Dimensions RNC95 Engineering Data HRV Model RNC95Variable Port Location / Installation Model RNC95 only RNC95 Air FlowDimensions RNC155 Engineering Data HRV Model RNC155Dimensions RNC200 Engineering Data HRV Model RNC200RNC10 DimensionsEngineering Data HRV Model RNC10 Engineering Data HRV Model RNC20 RNC20Engineering Data HRV Model RNC5-TPD RNC5-TPDEngineering Data HRV Model RNC120D RNC120DOption 1 Horizontal Duct Configuration Dimensions inches Remote Control Devices Optional Main Control Features ON/OFF SwitchOptional Timers Minute TimerSuspending the HRV Suspending the HRV using Provided Hanging StrapsLocating and Suspending the HRV Location Selection Horizontal Installation Suspending the RNC120DDrain Connections Drain Connection HRV Only Trap HRV onlyInstallation Methods Three Methods of Installation Simplified InstallationsPartially Dedicated Installations Fully Dedicated InstallationsSimplified Installation Return/Return Method Four Port ModelsPartially Dedicated Installation Installation manualFully Dedicated Installation Four Port Models Models RNC155/RNC200Weatherhood Installation Grilles and WeatherhoodsLifebreath Kitchen Grille Lifebreath TechgrilleRemote Control Connections ElectricalChanging OFF to Standby Increasing Low Speed to Medium LowDigital Electronic Timer DET Green LEDDefrost Cycle DIP Switch Settings Increasing the Run Time Factory Setting OptionDamper Defrost 5 port models OFF DFR3Prior to balancing, ensure that Balancing ProcedureAir Flow Balancing Air Flow Balancing Pitot Tube and Gauge DuctPitot Tube Air Flow Balancing Kit Balancing Collar InstructionsProcedure StepStale Air Magnehelic Door Port Balancing KitInterlocking HRV Operation to an Airhandler/Furnace Blower Wiring Diagrams Model RNC5-TPD Defrost DetailsWiring Diagrams RNC120D HRV Control Box Wiring Diagrams RNC95/RNC10/RNC20/RNC155/RNC200 RNC3Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution HRV Page

RNC155, RNC20, RNC95, RNC120D, RNC10 specifications

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