Tradewins Furniture RNC25 - Manual (Page 8)

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Installation Diagrams HRV
DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN
Forced Air
Furnace
Balancing
damper*
*Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed
with furnace blower ON.
Balancing
damper*
EXHAUST AIR
from various parts of
home. (i.e. bathrooms, kitchens)
Cool Air
Return
Return Air
Outdoors
3’ min.
recommended
NOTES:
1. Furnace blower is required to operate when ventilation from HRV is require. The furnace should be set to run continuously.
2. A minimum separation of 40 inches (1 m) is required between the two direct connections.
3. The exhaust air connection should be upstream of the supply air connection to prevent exhausting any fresh air.
4. Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only. 6' (2 m) minimum separation required. 18" (460 mm) above grade minimum.
5. Due to the differences in pressure between the HRV and the epuipment it is being
connected to, the HRV's airflow must be confirmed on site, using the balancing procedure found in this manual.
DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN
Forced Air
Furnace
*Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed
with furnace blower ON.
EXHAUST AIR
from various parts of
home. (i.e. bathrooms, kitchens)
Cool Air
Return
NOTES:
1. Furnace blower is required to operate when HRV is ON to provide good air distribution.
2. No separation requirements necessary between direct connection point and furnace.
3. Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only. 6' (2 m) minimum separation required.
18" (460 mm) above grade minimum.
4. Due to the differences in pressure between the HRV and the epuipment it is being
connected to, the HRV's airflow must be confirmed on site, using the balancing
procedure found in this manual.
Return Air
Outdoors
3’ min.
recommended