USER MANUAL RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY VB0164 HRV SOLO 1.5ES VB0165 HRV SOLO 2.0ES THESE PRODUCTS EARNED THE ENERGY STAR® BY MEETING STRICT ENERGY EFFICIENCY GUIDELINES SET BY NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA AND THE US EPA. THEY MEET ENERGY STAR REQUIREMENTS ONLY WHEN USED IN CANADA. ADDRESS OF YOUR INSTALLER 20506 REV.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL / PRODUCT The purpose of this manual is to help you with the use of your unit. Please read every Sections as they contain important information. In simplifying explanations, all drawings (illustrations) in this manual show the unit installed in the “normal” position. However, please note that your unit can be installed in either the “normal” or “reverse” (upside down) position.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. YOUR UNIT AND ITS PURPOSE ........................................... 4-5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 UNIT DESCRIPTION . . ...................................... ..............................4 PURPOSE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ..................................................4 RECOVERY . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................................................5 DEFROST MODE . . . . . . ..................................... ..............................5 SPECIFICATIONS . . . .
1. YOUR UNIT AND ITS PURPOSE 1.1 UNIT DESCRIPTION 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Filters Blower Heat recovery core Condensation tray 1 3 2 4 VL0052 Unit shown in normal position. Can also be installed upside down. 1.2 PURPOSE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM Your ventilation system is designed to provide fresh air, warmed outdoor air to your home while exhausting stale, humid air from your home. By eliminating accumulated pollutants and humidity, it maintains an optimum air quality and an ideal relative humidity.
1. YOUR UNIT AND ITS PURPOSE (CONT’D) 1.3 RECOVERY Your ventilation system is equipped with a heat recovery core that is designed specifically to control excess humidity and reduce ventilation costs by recovering the heat energy from the exhausted air, and using that same heat energy to warm the fresh air being supplied. This heat recovery process is accomplished in such a way that the stale air is never mixed with the fresh air.
2. CONTROLS 2.1 INTEGRATED CONTROL These units are equipped with an integrated control, located on the electrical compartment. Use the push-button (1) to control the unit. The LED (2) will then show on which mode the unit is in. NOTES: 1. The integrated control must be turned OFF to use an optional main control. 2. If an optional auxiliary control is used, if activated, the auxiliary control operation will override the optional main control operation. 2 1 VD0278 Refer to table below.
3. MAINTENANCE ! WARNING Dangerous voltage may be present. During maintenance and repairs, the unit must always be turned off, then unplugged. We take great care to minimize sharp edges; however, please proceed with caution when handling all components. When cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves. Regular maintenance should be performed every 3 months. Annual maintenance should take place every fall season.
3. MAINTENANCE (CONT’D) 3.2 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (FALL) Repeat steps 1 to 6 from the previous Section and continue with the following steps: CAUTION Handle the heat recovery core with care. 1. Clean the heat recovery core: • Remove 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. 2. Clean blower assembly. • Remove dust using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment. 3.
