Electrical information – Greenheck Fan PVE-35 User Manual
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Model PVe Heat Recovery Unit
Electrical Information
The unit must be electrically grounded in accordance 
with the current National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70. In Canada, use current CSA Standard 
C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. In addition, 
the installer should be aware of and comply with 
any local ordinances or electrical power company 
requirements that might apply. System power wiring 
must be properly fused and conform to the local and 
national electrical codes. System power wiring is to 
the main disconnect (door interlocking disconnect 
switch standard on most units) or distribution block 
and must be compatible with the ratings shown on 
the nameplate: supply power voltage, phase, and 
amperage (Minimum Circuit Amps - MCA, Maximum 
Overcurrent Protection - MOP). All wiring beyond this 
point has been done by the manufacturer and cannot 
be modified without affecting the unit’s agency / 
safety certification.
If field installing an additional disconnect switch, it 
is recommended that there be at least four feet of 
service room between the switch and system access 
panels. When providing or replacing fuses in a fusible 
disconnect, use dual element time delay fuses and 
size according to the rating plate.
If power supply is desired through the bottom of unit, 
run the wiring through the curb, cut properly aligned 
holes in the insulation pan and the bottom of the PVe 
cabinet bottom and wire to the disconnect switch. 
Seal penetrations to prevent leakage or air infiltration.
The electric supply to the unit must meet stringent 
requirements for the system to operate properly. 
Voltage supply and voltage imbalance between 
phases should be within the following tolerances. 
If the power is not within these voltage tolerances, 
contact the power company prior to operating the 
system.
Voltage Supply: See voltage use range on the rating 
plate. Measure and record each supply leg voltage at 
all line disconnect switches. Readings must fall within 
the allowable range on the rating plate.
Voltage Imbalance: In a 3-phase system, excessive 
voltage imbalance between the phases will cause 
motors to overheat and eventually fail. Maximum 
allowable imbalance is 2%. To determine voltage 
imbalance, use recorded voltage measurements in 
this formula.
Key: 
V1, V2, V3 = line voltages as measured
VA (average) = (V1 + V2 + V3) / 3
VD = Line voltage (V1, V2 or V3) that
deviates farthest from average (VA)
Formula: % Voltage Imbalance = [100 x (VA-VD)] / VA
CAUTION
If any of the original wire as supplied with the 
appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced 
with wiring material having a temperature rating of 
at least 105ºC.
WARNING
To prevent injury or death due to electrocution or 
contact with moving parts, lock disconnect switch 
open.
Most factory supplied electrical components are 
pre-wired. To determine what electrical accessories 
require additional field wiring, refer to the unit-specific 
wiring diagram located on the inside of the unit 
control center access door. The low voltage control 
circuit is 24 VAC and control wiring should not exceed 
0.75 ohms.
Refer to Field Control Wiring Length/Gauge table for 
wire length maximums for a given wire gauge.
Control wires should not be run inside the same 
conduit as that carrying the supply power. Make sure 
that field supplied conduit does not interfere with 
access panel operation.
If wire resistance exceeds 0.75 ohms, an industrial-
style, plug-in relay should be added to the unit 
control center and wired in place of the remote 
switch (typically between terminal blocks R and G 
on the terminal strip (refer to Typical Control Center 
Components). The relay must be rated for at least 
5 amps and have a 24 VAC coil. Failure to comply 
with these guidelines may cause motor starters to 
“chatter” or not pull in which can cause contactor 
failures and/or motor failures.
Field Control Wiring Length/Gauge
Total
Wire Length
Minimum
Wire Gauge
125 ft.
18
200 ft.
16
300 ft.
14
450 ft.
12