Lifebreath CAF-02-MB installation manual Description and Purpose, Important Note

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Description and Purpose

IMPORTANT NOTE

The purpose of this manual is to act as an instal- lation guide only for the LIFEBREATH Clean Air Furnace. Manufacturers' instructions for other components, such as the waterheater/boiler, must be followed.

All national and local code requirements must be met when installing a LIFEBREATH Clean Air Furnace. Be sure to consult the proper authori- ties.

Note: Temperatures greater than 130 °F (54°C) pose a serious risk of scalding individuals running domestic hot water for potable use.

This appliance complies with IAS Canada Inc. Requirement CR95-003, Additional Require- ments for Fan Coil Units for use with Potable Water Heaters.

All piping and components connected to this appliance shall be suitable for use with potable water.

Toxic chemicals, such as used for boiler treat- ment, shall not be introduced into the potable water heater system.

When using this system, and water for space heating is required to be at a higher temperature than for other uses, an anti-scald valve shall be used to ensure water for other uses is reduced in temperature to minimize a scald hazard potential.

Combining two or more end uses such as space heating and the heating of domestic hot water in a single system has the potential to increase effi- ciency and reduce overall capital costs. However, the proper design, installation, and commission- ing of these systems are critical if these advan- tages are to be realized.

This manual provides a guideline of good engi- neering practice in the design, installation and commissioning of Integrated Combo Systems. The guidelines in the manual are designed for residential forced warm air Integrated Combo Systems which utilize domestic water heaters or boilers and the LIFEBREATH furnace. Heating and cooling loads shall be calculated in accor- dance with recognized Residential Heat Loss and Heat Gain Calculation methods. Duct design shall comply with recognized Residential Air System Design methods. This manual provides work- sheets to be used for the purpose of sizing resi- dential water heaters and the combo furnace.

The LIFEBREATH Clean Air Furnace is a volume ventilator system and is not intended to replace a fully ducted Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) sys- tem. Independent exhaust fans should be used for bathrooms and kitchen range hoods.

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Contents OPERATION, Sizing and Installation Manual Table of Contents Introduction HRV Aluminum CoreDescription and Purpose Important NoteCombo System Basic Principles Closed/Open Combo SystemCall for Space Heating Only Operation Call for Domestic Hot Water and Space Heating OperationAir System Water PipingManual Valves Shut Off Valves Drain ValveThrottling Valve Check ValvesOff Season Circulation Timer Expansion TanksCold WaterAir Handler Return Air Temperature Air Handler Temperature RiseWater Heater Thermostat Room ThermostatDesign vs. Field Conditions Water System PressuresHead Pressure Flow RateModel Number Nomenclature Breakdown Specifications Model CAF-U-S4A-24-P16 Dimensions & ClearancesWarranty Core Filters CaseSpecifications Model CAF-U-L4A-36-P16 CAF-U-L4A-36-P16Filters Case Specifications Model CAF-D-S4A-24-P16CAF-D-S4A-24-P16 Specifications Model CAF-D-L4A-36-P16 CAF-D-L4A-36-P16CAF-H-S4A-24-P16 Specifications Model CAF-H-S4A-24-P160302 Specifications Model CAF-H-L4A-36-P16 CAF-H-L4A-36-P16Specifications Model CAF-U-L2A-48-P16 CAF-U-L2A-48-P16CAF-U-00-36-P16 Specifications Model CAF-U-00-36-P160211 CAF-U-00-48-P16 Specifications Model CAF-U-00-48-P160209 Installation Locating The UnitDuct Connections Option 1 Ventilation Ports Off Left SideOption 2 Ventilation Ports Off Right Side DuctingLocating Intake Weatherhood Locating the Exhaust WeatherhoodsOutside 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 Plumbing Water HeaterBasic Functions Automatic Self TestSelecting Different Heat & Cool Speeds ECM Motor Settings Off Season Circulation Timer OperationHeating/Cooling VentilationStart-Up Procedure Following conditions must be met prior to start-upTroubleshooting Humidity levels are too low Humidity levels are too highWater Pump Performance Specifications System CommissioningPage Page Page Page Page Page Diagram ECM CAF/Air Handler Wiring Diagram Fan Motor
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