Indoor Air Systems Air Conditioner User Manual

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Simplified Installation
Option 2
(Supply/Return Method)
RETURN AIR
DIRECT CONNECTION of both the HRV/ERV SUPPLY AIR STREAM and 
EXHAUST AIR STREAM to the FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN & SUPPLY AIR SIDE
Outdoors
Cool Air
Return
NOTES:
1. Furnace blower may be required to operate when ventilation from HRV/ERV is required. 
The furnace should be set to run continuously or interlocked with HRV/ERV. 
2. The exhaust air connection should be upstream of the supply air connection to prevent 
exhausting any fresh air.
3. Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only. Six feet (2 m) minimum separation required.
Eighteen inches (460 mm) above grade minimum.
4. Due to the differences in pressure between the HRV/ERV and the equipment it is being
connected to, the HRV/ERV's airflow must be confirmed on site, using the balancing
procedure found in the installation manual.
3’ min.
recommended
3’ min.
recommended
It may be necessary to 
form an elbow in the supply 
side ducting as shown
Forced Air
Furnace
Example diagram only - duct configuration may
change depending on model