Warning, Independent system application, Forced--air application – Bryant Energy/Heat Recovery Ventilator ERVBBSVA1100 User Manual

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Fig. 6 -- Chain Spring Installation

Independent System Application

In the absence of a forced--air system and a typical duct system
layout, the ERV/HRV can be applied as an independent or stand

alone unit. To ensure comfort, this type of application involves
running both fresh--air and return--air registers (or stale--air pickup

registers) throughout the home.
Fresh--air registers are normally located in bedrooms, dining room,

living room, and basement. It is recommended that registers be

placed 6 to 12” (152 to 305mm) from the ceiling on an interior
wall and airflow directed toward ceiling. If registers are floor

installed, airflow should be directed toward the wall.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury

or death.
Do not install return--air registers (or stale--air pickup registers)

in same room as gas furnace or water heater.

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WARNING

Return--air (or stale--air pickup registers) are normally located to

draw from kitchen, bathroom, basement, or other rooms where
stale--air can exist.
Proper size and type of registers must be used to minimize pressure
drop. The velocity of airflow through register should not be above

400 ft (122m) per minute.
Maximum length of duct for the system should be designed

according to the highest speed of the unit. Refer to specifications

listed in unit Product Data Digest for ventilation capacities.

Forced--Air Application

Most ERV/HRV applications will be installed in conjunction with

new or existing forced--air system. To operate properly, the
fresh--air supply and stale--air return from ERV/HRV connect

directly to return--air duct system. This is how the ERV/HRV

distributes fresh air and removes stale air from inside of building
(See Fig. 7). For these installations, furnace or fan coil blower must

be interlocked and operate continuously whenever ERV/HRV is
energized. See Fig. 17 for interlock wiring detail.
NOTE: The fresh air from ERV/HRV is introduced into return--air
duct at a point no less than 6 ft (1.8m) upstream of furnace or fan
coil. This connection should be direct (See Fig. 7). This is to allow
incoming fresh--air to mix before entering indoor equipment.

INSULATED DUCT CONNECTING
FRESH AIR & EXHAUST TO
OUTSIDE

A

3 ft / .9 m MIN

FURNACE

REAR

INLET HOOD

6 ft / 1.8 m

EXHAUST HOOD

18" / 457 mm

ERV

NOTE: Supply & exhaust ducts have

internal balancing dampers
that must be adjusted.

GROUND LEVEL

B

NOTE: A + B = Not less than 10 ft / 3 m

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Fig. 7 -- Exhaust Ventilation

ER

V

/HR

V

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