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Installation Instructions for Heat Recovery Ventilators with 2 Speed RNC Electronics
RNC Series
Models
RNC95
RNC155
RNC200
RNC10
RNC20
RNC120D
RNC5-TPD
Residential Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV)
Manufactured with
2 Speed RNC Electronics
TI-RNC
0108
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Table of Contents Introduction Introduction.........................................................................2 The Lifebreath HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) is designed to introduce fresh outdoor air into a building while exhausting an Engineering Data - RNC95 .............................................3-4 equal amount of stale indoor air. Engineering Data - RNC155...............................................5 During the heating season, heat energy from the stale Engineering Data - R
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Engineering Data - HRV Model RNC95 THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE Performance (HVI certified) The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two airstreams. It is easily removed for Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure cleaning or service. E.S.P MOTORS AND BLOWERS (external static pressure) [cfm (L/s)] Each air stream has one centrifugal blower driven by a common PSC motor. 2 speed fan operation. @ 0.1" (25 Pa) 76 (36) FILTERS Washable air
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Port Configuration and Airflow Model RNC95 In order to make the RNC95 as space efficient as possible, the RNC95 Specifications INDOOR supply and return ports are converted from round to The RNC95 HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) has been designed oval shape. Overall size of the port remains the same. Simply to allow the installer to choose between two possible positions bend a standard duct fitting to the correct shape, and attach to on the cabinet for the Stale Air Exhaust (from building) port. t
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Engineering Data - HRV Model RNC155 THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE Performance (HVI certified) The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two air streams. Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure It is easily removed for cleaning or service. E.S.P MOTORS AND BLOWERS (external static pressure) [cfm (L/s)] Each air stream has one centrifugal blower driven by a common PSC motor. 2 speed fan operation. @ 0.1" (25 Pa) 150 (71) FILTERS @ 0.2" (
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Engineering Data - HRV Model RNC200 THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE Performance (HVI certified) The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two air streams. Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure It is easily removed for cleaning or service. E.S.P MOTORS AND BLOWERS (external static pressure) [cfm (L/s)] Each air stream has one centrifugal blower driven by a common PSC motor. 2 speed fan operation. @ 0.1" (25 Pa) 207 (97) FILTERS @ 0.2" (
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Engineering Data - HRV Model RNC10 THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE Performance (HVI certified) The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two air streams. It is easily removed for Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure cleaning or service. E.S.P MOTORS AND BLOWERS (external static pressure) [cfm (L/s)] Each air stream has one centrifugal blower driven by a common PSC motor. 2 speed fan operation. @ 0.1" (25 Pa) 177 (83) FILTERS @ 0.2" (50
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Engineering Data - HRV Model RNC20 THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE Performance (HVI certified) The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two air streams. Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure It is easily removed for cleaning or service. E.S.P MOTORS AND BLOWERS (external static pressure) [cfm (L/s)] Each air stream has one centrifugal blower driven by a common PSC motor. 2 speed fan operation. @ 0.1" (25 Pa) 214 (101) FILTERS @ 0.2" (
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Engineering Data - HRV Model RNC5-TPD THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE Performance (H.V.I. certified) The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two airstreams. It is easily removed for Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure cleaning or service. E.S.P MOTORS AND BLOWERS (external static pressure) [cfm (L/s)] Each air stream has an independent motorized impeller. 2 speed fan operation. @ 0.1" (25 Pa) 169 (80) FILTERS @ 0.2" (50 Pa) 156 (73)
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Engineering Data - HRV Model RNC120D THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE, PATENTED ALUMINUM CORE Performance (HVI certified) The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the two airstreams. Net supply air flow in cfm (L/s) against external static pressure It is easily removed for cleaning or service. E.S.P MOTORS AND BLOWERS (external static pressure) [cfm (L/s)] Each air stream has an independent motorized impeller. 2 speed fan operation. @ 0.1" (25 Pa) 142 (67) @ 0.2" (50 Pa) 137 (64) FILTERS @
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Engineering Data - HRV Model RNC120D Option 1 - Horizontal Duct Configuration Dimensions inches STALE FRESH AIR AIR TO FROM OUTSIDE OUTSIDE HANGING STRAPS STALE AIR FROM BUILDING FRESH AIR TO BUILDING 25 1/8” (637 mm) BOTTOM VIEW FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNT SERVICE CLEARANCE FROM BOTTOM STALE AIR OF UNIT IS MINIMUM 3’0” TO OUTSIDE FRESH AIR TO BUILDING FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE STALE AIR FROM BUILDING ALL DUCT COLLARS ACCESS DOOR ARE 5” DIAMETER SIDE VIEW FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNT Connect drain hose to spou
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Remote Control Devices Optional Main Control Features The Dehumidstat The amount of ventilation required in your home will fluctuate Main controls feature a dehumidistat which is used to reduce high according to the activity level in the house. Higher activity levels indoor humidity levels during the heating season. The control has a require more ventilation. selector knob with setpoints ranging from 20% to 80% relative humidity (RH). Most people are comfortable when indoor relative Main control
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31" (787) Locating and Suspending the HRV Location Selection Suspending the HRV The HRV must be located in a heated space where it will be The hanging straps should be attached to the unit at the top end possible to conveniently service the unit. Typically the HRV corners (mounting screws are already located on the HRV case). would be located in the mechanical room or an area close to the Securely fasten the other end of the straps to the floor joists with outside wall where the weather hoods wi
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Suspending the RNC120D Horizontal Installation ATTENTION The unit must be mounted level for proper drainage of the condensate pans. JOIST FASTENERS (not supplied) STRAPS AND SCREWS (supplied) DETAIL Using full length hanger straps is recommended for vibration control, but can be shorter if required. Vertical Installation Wall Mounting the HRV "L" BRACKETS (not included) may be installed if wall Suspending the RNC120D mounting is desired for the vertical installation. The hanging straps s
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Drain Connections Drain Connection (HRV Only) "P" Trap (HRV only) During a defrost cycle, the HRV may produce some DRAIN HOSE PLUMBING condensation. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or be PRE-PUNCHED HOLES (2) taken away by a condensate pump. DRAIN PAN DRAIN PAN CAUTION DRAIN DRAIN SPOUT SPOUT The HRV and all condensate lines must be installed in a space where the temperature is ZIP TIE TEE 1/2 " I.D. CONNECTOR maintained above the freezing point or freeze DRAIN HOSE protection
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Installation Methods The Three Methods of Installation Air Duct Design and Installation The three methods of installation for the HRV system are the A well designed and installed ducting system will allow the Simplified, Partially Dedicated and Fully Dedicated HRV to operate at its maximum efficiency. Installations. Refer to the installation illustrations in this manual. Always try to keep duct runs as short and straight as possible. See Installation Diagrams for various installation options. S
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The Simplified Installation (Return/Return Method) It is mandatory that the furnace run continuously or HRV • operation be interlocked with the furnace. WARNING Check local codes/authority having jurisdiction for HRV must be balanced. acceptance. Refer to “Airflow Balancing” in this manual. FOUR PORT MODELS DIRECT CONNECTION of both the HRV SUPPLY AIR STREAM and EXHAUST AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN RETURN AIR 40" (1m) MINIMUM 3' (1 m) min. recommended Outdoors Cool Air Re
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The Partially Dedicated Installation Stale air drawn from key areas of home WARNING (bathroom, kitchen, laundry) Fresh air supplied to return air duct of air handler HRV must be balanced. Refer to “Airflow Balancing” in this manual. FOUR PORT MODELS DIRECT CONNECTION of the SUPPLY AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN (Stale air drawn from key areas of home) EXHAUST AIR from various parts of home. i.e. bathrooms (if required), kitchens (if required). Return Air 3' (1 m) min . Outdo
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The Fully Dedicated Installation Stale air drawn from key areas of home WARNING (bathroom, kitchen, laundry) Fresh air supplied to main living areas of house HRV must be balanced. Refer to “Airflow Balancing” in this manual. FOUR PORT MODELS - Models RNC155/RNC200 Fresh air to house - main living areas... bedrooms, living room, Stale Air from various rec. room etc. parts of home. i.e. bathrooms (if required) kitchens (if required) Outdoors *Unit is normally balanced on HIGH speed wi
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Grilles and Weatherhoods Lifebreath Grilles REMOVABLE Adjustable grilles should be used to balance the flow rates into and out of Kitchen Grille FILTER various rooms. 6” x 10” Kitchen Grille Part No. 10-002 Grilles or diffusers should be positioned high on the wall or in the ceiling. Kitchen exhaust grilles must never be connected to a range hood. They Replacement Grease Filter should be installed at least 4 feet (1.2m) horizontally away from the stove. Part No. 10-002-2 This grille includes a r
