Accessing the Energy Recovery Wheel in Models ERV-522 and 582
Disconnect power to the ERV. Remove access panel(s) labeled “Energy Wheel Cassette Access”, which reveals the energy wheel cassette. There are additional panels that must be removed in order to slide out the cassettes. (See pictures providing additional visual information).
Unplug the wheel drive motor and pull the cassette halfway out as shown.
NOTE:
Energy recovery wheels for
This panel must be removed before the energy wheel can slide out.
28Model ERV Energy Recovery Unit
Removing the Energy Recovery Wheel in ERV-251
First, remove the drive belts and the collars in both bearings. On the pulley side of the cassette, remove the four (4) fasteners that hold the bearing support channel in place. Once the bearing support is removed the wheel can be pulled from the cassette. To replace the wheel, reverse this procedure.
Removing the Energy Recovery Wheel Segments
(stainless steel rim)
Steel retainers are located on the inside of the wheel rim. Push the retainer towards the center of the wheel, then lift up and away to release segments.
| Bracket Segment |
| Retainer |
| Lift away from |
| segment |
Catch Segment |
|
Retainer | Inside of wheel rim |
| Spoke |
| Push toward center |
Important! Place retainers back in the original position before rotating the energy recovery wheel, otherwise damage to retainer will occur.