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Partially Dedicated System for HRV
●Stale air drawn from key areas of home (bathroom, kitchen, laundry)
●Fresh air supplied to return
air duct of air handler
WARNING
HRV must be balanced.
DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the AIR HANDLER COLD AIR RETURN
(Stale air drawn from key areas of home)
Outdoors
Exhaust Air to Outside
Return Air
3’ min.
recommended
Fresh Air From Outside
Fresh Air to Building
Cool Air
Return
STALE AIR from various parts of home.
i.e. bathrooms (if required), kitchens (if required).
*Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed | ||
Balancing Damper | ||
with air handler blower ON. | ||
(optional) | ||
| High efficiency filter | |
| or electronic air cleaner |
Air
Handler
NOTES:
1.Air handler blower may be required to operate when HRV is on to provide good air distribution.
2.Weather hood arrangement is for drawing purposes only. 6' (2m) minimum separation required. 18" (460mm) above grade minimum or above anticipated snow level .
3.Due to the differences in pressure between the HRV and the equipment it is being connected to, the HRV air flow must be confirmed on site, using the balancing procedure found in the installation manual.
WARNING
Defrost air port needs to be drawn from clean area without combustion appliances. To avoid backdrafting of combustion products, never draw defrost air from a room with a naturally aspirated appliance, i.e. furnace, hot water heater, gas dryer, stove, fire place etc.
CAUTION
Weather hood arrangement - requires a minimum of 6' (2m) separation and a minimum of 18" (460mm) clearance above grade or anticipated snow level.
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