Routine maintenance – Greenheck Fan Energy Recovery Ventilator with Heat Pump 473501 User Manual

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Model ERCH-HP Energy Recovery Unit

This unit requires minimal maintenance to operate
properly. To ensure proper operation and longevity, the
following items should be completed. The items in this
list assume a relatively clean air environment, and may
require attention more frequently in a dirty or dusty
area. If this unit contains an indirect gas heater, refer
to the Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
provided with the unit for maintenance purposes. A
Certified Technician should complete all refrigerant
systems checks.

Routine Maintenance

Maintenance Frequency:

Monthly

1. External Filter

Check for cleanliness – clean if required

2. Internal Filter

Check for cleanliness – replace if required

3. Condensate Drain (if applicable)

Inspect and clean – refill with water

4. Bearings

Lubricate per the schedule in the Fan Bearings

section

Semiannually

1. Fan Belts

Check for wear, tension, alignment

2. Check for belt wear

Check pulley, bearings, and motor

3. Bearings

Lubricate per the schedule in the Fan Bearings

section

Annually

It is recommended that the annual inspection and
maintenance occur at the start of the cooling season.
After completing the checklist, follow the unit start-
up checklist provided in the manual to ensure the
refrigeration system operates in the intended matter.
1. Lubrication

Apply lubrication where required

2. Dampers

Check for unobstructed operation

DANGER

Electric shock hazard. Can cause injury or death.
Before attempting to perform any service or
maintenance, turn the electrical power to unit to OFF
at disconnect switch(es). Unit may have multiple
power supplies.

CAUTION

Use caution when removing access panels or other
unit components, especially while standing on a
ladder or other potentially unsteady base. Access
panels and unit components can be heavy and
serious injury may occur.

3. Motors

Check for cleanliness

4. Fan Belts

Check for wear, tension, alignment

5. Blower Wheel & Fasteners

Check for cleanliness
Check all fasteners for tightness
Check for fatigue, corrosion, wear

6. Bearings

Lubricate per the schedule in the Fan Bearings

section

7. Door Seal

Check if intact and pliable

8. Wiring Connections

Check all connections for tightness

9. Inspect all coils for cleanliness. Clean if required.
10. Inspect exterior and interior of entire unit for

surface rust. If rust is found, remove rust and coat
the blemished area with an appropriate protectant.

Heat Pump

An annual inspection of the heat pump system by a
licensed refrigeration mechanic is recommended.
1. Inspect entire heat pump for cleanliness.
2. Record performance data for volts, amps and water

temperature differences (both heating and cooling).

3. Compare annual data to recorded start-up data.

Maintenance Procedures:
Lubrication

Check all moving components for proper lubrication.
Apply lubrication where required. Any components
showing excessive wear should be replaced to maintain
the integrity of the unit and ensure proper operation.

Dampers

Check all dampers to ensure they open and close
properly and without binding. Backdraft dampers can
be checked by hand to determine if blades open and
close freely. Apply power to motorized dampers to
ensure the actuator opens and closes the damper as
designed.

Fan Belts

Belts must be checked on a regular basis for wear,
tension, alignment, and dirt accumulation. Premature
or frequent belt failures can be caused by improper
belt tension (either too loose or too tight) or misaligned
sheaves. Abnormally high belt tension or drive
misalignment will cause excessive bearing loads and
may result in failure of the fan and/or motor bearings.
Conversely, loose belts will cause squealing on start-up,
excessive belt flutter, slippage, and overheated sheaves.
Both loose and tight belts can cause fan vibration.

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