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1. Repeat steps 1 to 6 from the previous section and continue with the following steps:
2. Clean the recovery core:
HRV MODELS ERV MODELS
• Remove the core.
• Let it soak in a mixture of cold or lukewarm water and mild
soap (dishwashing liquid).
• Rinse thoroughly.
• Shake the core to remove excess water and let it dry.
Remove the dust on the core using a vacuum cleaner and a
soft brush attachment.
CAUTION: DO NOT SOAK THE ENERGY RECOVERY
CORE IN WATER
3. Clean the blower assemblies. Do not disassemble the blower assemblies.
4. Remove the dust using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment.
5. Reassemble the components.
6. Reconnect power supply.
CAUTION
• Handle the recovery core with care.
PROBLEM TRY THIS
1. Nothing works. • See if the unit is plugged in.
• See if the unit is receiving power from the house circuit breaker or fuse.
2. Noisy unit. • Clean the unit (see Section 9). If the problem is not solved, contact your installer.
3. Condensation inside windows under
cold weather conditions.
• Operate the unit at MAX speed during activities generating excess humidity (family
gatherings, extra cooking, etc.).
• Leave curtains half-open to allow air circulation.
• Store all fi rewood in a closed room with a dehumidifi er or in a well ventilated room, or
store the wood outdoors.
• Keep the temperature in your house above 64°F.
4. Humidity inside under hot/humid
weather conditions.
• Operate the unit in MIN speed.
• Temporarily switch to INT mode (if available).
• Use a dehumidifi er.
5. Air too dry. • Operate the unit at MIN speed.
• Temporarily switch to INT mode (if available).
• Temporarily use a humidifi er.
6. Air too cold at the air supply register. • Make sure the outdoor hoods are not blocked.
• Operate the unit at MIN speed.
• Install a duct heater (contact your installer).
9.2 ANNUAL (AT FALL)
10. USER’S TROUBLESHOOTING
Contact customer service at 1-800-558-1711 for any unresolved issue.
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9. MAINTENANCE (CONT’D)