Lifebreath 120ERV installation manual Engineering Data Model RNC120F, HRV System Control

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Engineering Data

Model RNC120F

THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE

The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two airstreams. It is easily removed for cleaning or service.

MOTORS AND BLOWERS

Each Air stream has an independent motorized impeller. 3 speed operation 120VAC

FILTERS

Washable air filters in exhaust and supply air streams.

MOUNTING THE HRV

Four threaded inserts at corners of case designed to accept four reinforced polyester straps that are supplied with the unit.

DEFROST

Fan defrost system. Fresh air motor turns off and Exhaust motor switches to high speed to defrost core.

CASE

Twenty gauge prepainted galvanized steel (G60) for superior corrosion resistance. Insulated to prevent exterior condensation. Drain connection 1 - 1/2" (12 mm) OD.

CONTROLS

Unit is supplied with a remote HRV control box which can be conveniently located within 3’-0” of the HRV.

HRV System Control

HRV defaults to LOW SPEED when plugged in. HIGH SPEED option is accessible by connecting remote controls to designated terminals inside electrical box of HRV.

Standard LOW SPEED SETTING can be increased to medium low.

Off (Standby)/Low or OFF/HIGH speed operation is also available.

DUCT CONNECTIONS

5” duct connections with “field” selectable standard airflow or reverse airflow for limited room installations.

WEIGHT 42 lbs. (19 kg)

SHIPPING WEIGHT 45 lbs. (20.5 kg)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

99-132 20 Minute Fan Timer - initiates high speed ventilation for 20 minutes. (3 wire) 20 gauge wire (min.) 100’ length

99-101 Crank Timer

99-116 Dehumidistat Ventilation Control - Dehumidistat with ON/OFF 99-130 Dehumidistat Control - Dehumidistat

99-185 Weatherhoods, Two - 5” (125mm) c/w 1/4” (6mm) mesh screen

99-2040 20/40 ON/OFF Dehumidistat

WARRANTY

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

TOP VIEW

 

EXHAUST

FRESH AIR

TO BUILDING

AIR FROM

 

BUILDING

 

18”

All Duct Collars are

FRESH AIR

5" diameter (127 mm)

 

FROM

EXHAUST AIR

OUTSIDE

 

TO OUTSIDE

9”

 

19”

SERVICE CLEARANCE FROM

BOTTOM OF UNIT IS MINIMUM 3'0"

Performance

Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure

E.S.P

 

 

 

(external static pressure)

 

[cfm (L/s)]

@ 0.1" (25 Pa)

 

125

(59)

@ 0.2" (50 Pa)

 

120

(56)

@ 0.3" (75 Pa)

 

114

(54)

@ 0.4" (100 Pa)

 

109

(51)

@ 0.5" (125 Pa)

 

106

(50)

@ 0.6" (150 Pa)

 

99

(47)

@ 0.7" (175 Pa)

 

94

(44)

@ 0.8" (200 Pa)

 

89

(42)

 

 

 

 

Sensible Effectiveness

 

 

 

@ 65 cfm (30 L/s)

32°F (0°C)

72%

*Sensible Efficiency

 

 

 

@ 65 cfm (30 L/s)

32°F (0°C)

55%

*Sensible Efficiency

 

 

 

@ 65 cfm (30 L/s)

-13°F (-25°C)

45%

VAC @ 60HZ

 

 

120

WATTS / Low speed.

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

WATTS / High speed

 

 

150

 

 

 

 

Amp rating

 

 

1.5

*Sensible Efficiency - thermal **Latent Efficiency - moisture

Note: Effectiveness - based on temp. differential between the 2 airstreams Efficiency - takes into account all power inputs

 

140

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 - High Speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 - Medium Low Speed

 

 

120

3

 

 

 

 

 

1 - Low speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(cfm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flow

80

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

Static Pressure (in w.g.)

All units conform to CSA and UL standards.

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Contents Table of Contents Required Tools Installation ToolsOptional Accessories Shipping and Packing ListEngineering Data Model RNC120F HRV System ControlOption 2 Reverse Duct Configuration Dimensions inches Latent Recovery/Moisture Transfer Core Engineering Data Model 120ERVOption 1 Duct Configuration Dimensions That the proper fan be plugged into the proper recepta Installation InstructionsCle Weatherhood Location and Installation Connecting Appliances to the HRVInstallation Clearances and RequirementsDetail Screws supplied Intake Weatherhood RequirementsFasteners not supplied Direct Connection to Air Handler Duct System Installation Air Duct Design and InstallationFresh Air Ducting Indirect Connection to Air Handler Duct SystemInstallation Stale Air Exhaust System Drain Connection HRV OnlyPartially Dedicated System for HRV Application Illustrations HRV-OptionSimplified Installation for HRV Air HandlerFully Dedicated System for HRV Unit is normally balanced on High speed Simplified Installation for HRV Field-supplied Balancing Damper optional Optional Timers Remote Control Devices Optional Main ControlsON/OFF Switch Minute TimerCrank Timer Wiring the ControlsMinute Timer Dehumidistat Ventilation Control 2040 ON/OFF DehumidistatElectrical Increasing Low Speed to Medium Low Mode DIP Switch SettingsOperation Wiring Diagrams Interlocking HRV Operation to an Airhandler/Furnace Blower Dehumidistat Operation HRV only Defrost Cycle DIP Switch SettingsFactory Setting Option Defrost OperationPrior to balancing, ensure that Balancing ProcedureAir Flow Balancing Duct Pitot Tube Air FlowTroubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Ment of air in the homeClean Core Twice a Year a open access door MaintenanceClean Air Filters Twice a Year To install the clean coreMaintenance Record

120ERV, RNC120F specifications

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