User Guide

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Choose an appropriate location for the unit:
• Within an area of the house where the ambient temperature is kept between 50°F and 160°F;
• Away from living areas (dining room, living room, bedroom), if possible;
• So as to provide easy access to the interior cabinet for maintenance, and to the control panel on the side of the unit;
• Close to an exterior wall, so as to limit the length of the insulated flexible ducts to and from the unit;
• HRV units only: close to a drain. If no drain is close by, use a pail to collect run-off;
• Away from hot chimneys, electrical panel and other fire hazards;
• Within 6 feet of a power source (standard outlet).
Suspended to the joists or trusts:
• Hang the unit to the joists (or trusts) using the provided chains. Springs are not required.
• Always make sure that the unit is no more than 1/4" off level.
• If required, rotate both backdraft dampers to make sure they are positioned in such a way
that the word "TOP" is up and that gravity allows them to close properly.
OR
Wall mounted:
• Using the provided no. 8 x 3/8" screws, install both provided brackets on the unit − one on
top, one at the bottom of the unit.
• Using the provided no. 8 x 1½" screws, secure the unit to the wall making sure that all
screws engage into a stud.
• Always make sure that the unit is no more than 1/4" off level.
• If required, rotate both backdraft dampers to make sure they are positioned in such a way
that the word "TOP" is up and that gravity allows them to close properly.
VD0433
Make sure that "TOP" engraving is
up. Rotate if necessary.
Assurez-vous que la gravure «HAUT» est
vers le haut. Tournez si nécessaire.
Make sure that "TOP" engraving is
up. Rotate if necessary.
Assurez-vous que la gravure «HAUT» est
vers le haut. Tournez si nécessaire.
ROTATE BOTH
DAMPERS INSIDE
THEIR PORT
2.1 LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE UNIT (CONT’D)