Unit start-up – Greenheck Fan HEAT RECOVERY UNIT WITH EVAPORATIVE COOLING HRE-20 User Manual
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UNIT START-UP
Energy Recovery Wheel
The HRE models contain a sensible energy recovery wheel . The 
wheels are inspected for proper mechanical operation at the 
factory . However, during shipping and handling, shifting can occur 
that may affect wheel operation . The wheel is accessible through 
the access door marked “Energy Wheel Cassette Access” . For 
the	HRE-20	AND	HRE-45	models,	the	wheel	cassette	slides	out.	
Due	to	the	size	and	weight	of	the	HRE-55	AND	HRE-90	wheels,	
they remain stationary and all maintenance is performed in place . 
There is room inside the unit to perform energy recovery wheel 
servicing .
Turn the energy recovery wheels by hand to verify free operation . 
The wheel should rotate smoothly and should not wobble . 
Drive Belt
Inspect the drive belt . Make sure the belt rides smoothly through the pulley and over the wheel rim .
Air Seals
Air seals are located around the perimeter of the 
wheel and across the face of the wheel (both sides 
of wheel) . Check that these seals are secure and in 
good condition .
Check that the air seals located around the outside 
of the wheel and across the center (both sides of 
wheel) are secure and in good condition . Air seal 
clearance is determined by placing a sheet of 
paper, to act as a feeler gauge, against the wheel 
face . To access seals, enter unit for HRE-55 & 
HRE-90, or pull out the cassette for HRE-20 & HRE-
45, following the instructions in Energy Recovery 
Wheel Maintenance section .
To adjust the air seals,
loosen all eight seal retaining screws . These screws 
are located on the bearing support that spans the 
length of the cassette through the wheel center . 
Tighten the screws so the air seals tug slightly on the sheet of paper .
Replace cassette into unit, plug in wheel drive, replace access door and apply power . Observe by opening door 
slightly (remove filters if necessary to view wheel) that the wheel rotates freely at about 35 RPM .
Drive Belt
Drive Pulley
Adjustable
Air Seals
Label showing
cassette serial #
and date code
Bearing Support
Inside layout of HRE unit