Install Instructions

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After balancing the airflows, calculate the CFM flow rate.
Example
This example shows how to determine the airflow for a 6 in
diameter duct. If t
he duct velocity pressure reads 0.025 in w.g.
on the digital manometer, use the chart that came with the pitot
tube to determine a duct velocity of 640 ft/min. for a duct velocity
pressure of 0.025 in w.g.
CFM Calculation
CFM = feet per minute x cross section area of duct
= 640 x 0.196
= 125
Cross section area of some common duct
sizes:
0.087 for 4 in duct
0.196 for 6 in duct
0.139 for 5 in duct
0.267 for 7 in duct
Units with Balancing Collars
Install these units with the dampers fully open and damper down the duct with the higher airflow to equal
the lower airflow. Refer to the “Balancing the Airflows” page found in this manual.
All other units require dampers for balancing airflows installed into the “Fresh Air to Building” and “Stale
Air from Building” ductwork.
When connecting
ductwork to the
collar, take note
where screws are
located. Screws
should be located no
further than 1/2 in
from outside edge of
collar, so as not to
impede operation of
the damper.
1/2 in
Push and turn with slotted
screwdriver. Damper automatically
locks when pressure
is released.
Hard/Rigid ducting
Insulated flexible ducting
 Installations where the HRV is ducted directly to the return of a furnace may require additional dampening on the
fresh air to building duct. This is due to the high return static pressures found in some furnace installations.
Attention
Gauge Attachments
When sampling an airflow, various attachments are available
for use on a digital manometer. Consult with your Lifebreath
distributor for available options such as a pitot tube, flow
measuring station, and an airflow measuring probe.
Figure B illustrates a digital manometer with a pitot tube
attachment. This combination will measure the system air
velocity pressure accurately, regardless of the duct size or
shape (either round or rectangular).
Determining the CFM
Figure B
Digital manometer with a
pitot tube attachment
DUCT
AIR
FLOW
Pitot tube
Digital
manometer