Lifebreath 94-EXCHANGER-MD, 99-MD-KIT Trap HRV only, Air Duct Design and Installation

Air Duct Design and Installation

A well designed and installed ducting system will allow the HRV to operate at its maximum efficiency.

Always try to keep duct runs as short and straight as pos- sible. See Installation Diagrams for various installation options.

The inner and outer liners of the flexible insulated duct must be clamped to the sleeve of the weather hoods (as close to the outside as possible) and the appropriate port on the HRV. It is very important that the fresh air intake line be given special attention to make sure it is well sealed. A good bead of high quality caulking (preferably

silicone sealant) will seal the inner flexible duct to both the HRV port and the weather hood prior to clamping with a large zip tie.

To minimize air flow restriction, the flexible insulated duct that connects the two outside weather hoods to the HRV should be stretched tightly and be as short as possible.

Twisting or folding the duct will severely restrict air flow. See below for the recommended connection of flexible insulated ducts to the the outside weather hoods and the HRV.

WARNING

Include a short length of fabric flex duct or other non-metallic connector in this hard ducted line in order to keep the HRV separately grounded (electrically) from the air handler. This will avoid a possible shock hazard to service people if a short to ground develops in one of the devices.

Stale Air Exhaust System

The stale air exhaust system is accomplished by the posi- tive pressure created in the furnace ducting. The air

handler blower must be running for this system to be effective.

Drain Connection (HRV Only)

During a defrost cycle, the HRV may produce some con- densation. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or be taken away by a condensate pump.

The HRV cabinet has prepunched holes for the drain (see below). Insert the drain spout through the hole in the drain pan. Do not forget the “O ring” which seals each spout to the pan. REMEMBER TO HAND TIGHTEN ONLY the washer and lock nut which hold the drain spout in place.

Construct a P-Trap using the plastic tee connector. Cut two lengths of hose and connect each piece to an end of the “T” fitting, then connect the other ends to the two drain spouts. Position the "T" fitting to point upward, andconnect the drain line. Tape or fasten base to avoid any kinks. This creates a “trap” which will hold some condensate and pre- vent odours from being drawn up the hose and into the fresh air supply of the HRV.

"P" Trap (HRV only)

DRAIN HOSE PLUMBING

PRE-PUNCHED HOLES (2)
DRAIN PAN	DRAIN PAN
DRAIN		DRAIN
SPOUT
		SPOUT
ZIP TIE	TEE	1/2 " I.D.
	CONNECTOR	DRAIN HOSE

TO DRAIN

HARD PIPE PLUMBING

PRE-PUNCHED HOLES (2)

DRAIN PANDRAIN PAN

DRAIN	1/2" HARD PIPE	DRAIN
SPOUT		SPOUT
	TEE	TO DRAIN
	JOINT

CAUTION

The HRV and all condensate lines must be installed in a space where the temperature is maintained above the freezing point.

Note: Secondary drain pan may be required to protect from condensate leakage.

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