AHRI RenewAire SA Series User manual

SA-Series
SA SERIES ENERGY RECOVERY CORE ARRAY
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Model SA4H3W Shown

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RISK OF INJURY FROM FALLING OBJECTS
Assembly of this unit requires raising and placing heavy
objects overhead. The possibility exists of an object falling
on workers and severely injuring them. Observe all OSHA-
recommended safety practices and wear appropriate safety
clothing such as protective work gloves and steel-toed
shoes and hard hats.
CAUTION
This equipment is to be installed by following Industry Best
Practices and all applicable codes. Any damage to compo-
nents, assemblies, subassemblies or the cabinet which is
caused by improper installation practices will void the
warranty.
IMPORTANT
RISK OF DAMAGE TO ENERGY RECOVERY MODULE
Do not place ladders against the unit or the stacked enthalpic
cores, either during or after assembly of the module. Do not
place ladders on the unit base during assembly unless the base
is covered with plywood or other material to safely distribute
the load.
CAUTION
RISK OF DAMAGE TO ENERGY RECOVERY MODULE
The Energy Recovery Core Array is designed to be assembled
in its final location. It is not to be moved after assembly.
CAUTION
Air ducts connecting this Energy Recovery Core Array to the
Occupied Space must be installed in accordance with the
Standards of the National Fire Protection Agency for the instal-
lation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems (Pamphlet
No. 90A) and Warm-Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
(Pamphlet No. 90B).
IMPORTANT
RISK OF DAMAGE TO ENTHALPIC CORES
Enthalpic cores are made of a fibrous material that is easily
damaged by impacts or contact with other objects. Protect the
core surfaces at all times when working on or near the cores.
IMPORTANT
RISK OF DAMAGE TO ENTHALPIC CORES
Enthalpic cores must be protected from exposure to water
or other liquids at all times. Cores must never be exposed to
solvents or fumes from solvents.
IMPORTANT
The Energy Recovery Core Array must have a complete set of
filters in place at all times, whether the unit is being operated
or not. Even if the unit is not being used, dirt and dust can
migrate into the unit and contaminate the enthalpic cores.
IMPORTANT
This unit is intended for general ventilating and heating only.
Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and
vapors. Do not connect this equipment to range hoods, fume
hoods or collection systems for toxics.
IMPORTANT

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NOTICE
This manual contains essential information for the Core Array it is installed in. At the time
the Core Array is commissioned, a maintenance schedule should be developed by the user to
incorporate monthly and seasonal maintenance.
Record information as shown below. In the unlikely event that factory assistance is ever
required, this information will be needed.
Serial Number:
SO#:
Unit Option Code:
NOTE: This information is for purposes of identifying the unit-specific option data as needed,
from the option code.
UNIT RECORDS
TYPICAL SA-SERIES UNIT LABEL
UNIT
INFORMATION
OWNER INFORMATION
NOTE: This page
is to be completed
by the installing
contractor. The completed
document is to be turned
over to the owner after
start-up.
NOTICE
The Unit Label is shipped loose. Document the appropriate information in the sections
provided below. Label should be attached in a location that is accessible and visible after
installation.

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SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS
RenewAire LLC
SCALE:1:40 SIZE
DWG. NO.
A
MATERIAL:
FINISH:
SEE BILL OF MATERIAL
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING.
REMOVE ALL BU RRS, BREAK
SHARP EDGES.
APPLICABLE STA NDARDS: DIM.
AND TOL. ANSI Y14.5
UNLESS OTHERWISE S PECIFIED,
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
TOLERANCES:
LINEAR 0.015
HOLE SIZE 0.005
ANGULARITY 3
SURFACE FINISH =
63 MICROINCH MINIMUM
DATE:
DRAWN BY:
ZWP 11/09/18 SK6700_003
SHEET 3 OF 3
201 Raemisch Rd.
Waunakee, WI 53597 USA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
TOLL FREE: [phone]
TITLE:
CHECKED BY: DATE:
-- --
APOLLO 3X4 NAPLES COMMUNITY
LEVEL DESCRIPTION OF REVISION DATE BY
003 02/14/19 ZWP
FINAL RELEASE.
--- SEE BILL OF MATERIAL
CABINET PROVIDED BY OTHERS.
FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
SPECIFICATIONS
Ventilation Type:
Static plate, heat and humidity transfer
AHRI 1060 Certified Core:
L125-G5 (Quantity varies)
SERIESSA Energy Recovery Core Array
AIRFLOW PERFORMANCE
3-high
5-high
7-high
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
0200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Pressure Drop (in.w.g.)
Airflow per Core (SCFM)
SA Series Pressure Drop Rating per Core
Standard Features:
SA-Series units can be configured from 3H3W to 8H8W
Blower not included and must be specified to meet
job requirements.
Choice of airflow configuration: parallel flow, crossflow
Plenum assembly
Knockdown shipping only
Insulated dividers between airstreams
SAIN
Crossflow
SAIN
Parallel flow
Can be configured on site.
Available as shown:
AIRFLOW ORIENTATION
INDOOR UNIT
Stackable Array NEW
When parallel flow airflow orientation is used, flow is not optimally distributed to every
exchanger and performance is slightly reduced. In this case the sensible and latent effective-
ness must be derated by the amount shown in the EFFECTIVENESS DERATE chart. This derate is
automatically applied by CORES.RenewAire.com (v1.3.0 and after) when parallel flow orientation
is selected.
EFFECTIVENESS SUBTRACTION DERATE
FOR PARALLEL FLOW
3-high
4-high
5-high
6-high
7-high
8-high
-3.0%
-2.5%
-2.0%
-1.5%
-1.0%
-0.5%
0.0%
0200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Effectiveness Derate (% points)
Airflow per Core (SCFM)
Effectiveness Derates for Straight-Through Flow
SAIN
Parallel flow
APPLICATION
ELEVATION
PLAN
RenewAire LLC
SCALE:1:65 SIZE
DWG. NO.
A
MATERIAL:
FINISH:
SEE BILL OF MATERIAL
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING.
REMOVE ALL BURRS, BREAK
SHARP EDGES.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS: DIM.
AND TOL. ANSI Y14.5
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.
TOLERANCES:
LINEAR 0.015
HOLE SIZE 0.005
ANGULARITY 3
SURFACE FINISH =
63 MICROINCH MINIMUM
DATE:
DRAWN BY:
ZWP 11/09/18 SK6700_003
SHEET 2 OF 3
201 Raemisch Rd.
Waunakee, WI 53597 USA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
TOLL FREE: [phone]
TITLE:
CHECKED BY: DATE:
-- --
APOLLO 3X4 NAPLES COMMUNITY
LEVEL DESCRIPTION OF REVISION DATE BY
003 02/14/19 ZWP
FINAL RELEASE.
--- SEE BILL OF MATERIAL
END
CABINET PROVIDED BY OTHERS.
FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
SA SERIES AIRFLOWS CAN BE
CONFIGURED ON SITE. AIRFLOWS
CAN BE CROSSFLOW OR PARALLEL
FLOW.
Energy Recovery Core is AHRI Certified®

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SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS
Unit
(Cores High and Wide)
Typical Airflow Range
(CFM)
AHRI 1060 Certified
Cores (L125-G5)
Unit Dimensions Weight
(lbs.)
L (Inches) W (Inches) H (Inches)
SA3H3W 2,250–9,900 9
64 1/2
97 3/4 65 5/8 1,300
SA3H4W 3,000–13,200 12 130 1/4 65 5/8 1,675
SA3H5W 3,750–16,500 15 162 7/8 65 5/8 2,049
SA3H6W 4,500–19,800 18 195 3/8 65 5/8 2,424
SA3H7W 5,250–23,100 21 228 65 5/8 2,798
SA3H8W 6,000–26,400 24 260 1/2 65 5/8 3,172
SA4H3W 3,000–13,200 12 97 3/4 85 1/2 1,582
SA4H4W 4,000–17,600 16 130 1/4 85 1/2 2,030
SA4H5W 5,000–22,000 20 162 7/8 85 1/2 2,479
SA4H6W 6,000–26,400 24 195 3/8 85 1/2 2,927
SA4H7W 7,000–30,800 28 228 85 1/2 3,376
SA4H8W 8,000–35,200 32 260 1/2 85 1/2 3,825
SA5H3W 3,750–16,500 15 97 3/4 105 3/8 1,863
SA5H4W 5,000–22,000 20 130 1/4 105 3/8 2,384
SA5H5W 6,250–27,500 25 162 7/8 105 3/8 2,908
SA5H6W 7,500–33,000 30 195 3/8 105 3/8 3,431
SA5H7W 8,750–38,500 35 228 105 3/8 3,954
SA5H8W 10,000–44,400 40 260 1/2 105 3/8 4,477
SA6H3W 4,500–19,800 18 97 3/4 125 1/2 2,203
SA6H4W 6,000–26,400 24 130 1/4 125 1/2 2,819
SA6H5W 7,500–33,000 30 162 7/8 125 1/2 3,435
SA6H6W 9,000–39,600 36 195 3/8 125 1/2 4,051
SA6H7W 10,500–46,200 42 228 125 1/2 4,666
SA6H8W 12,000–52,800 48 260 1/2 125 1/2 5,282
SA7H3W 5,250–23,100 21 97 3/4 145 3/8 2,483
SA7H4W 7,000–30,800 28 130 1/4 145 3/8 3,174
SA7H5W 8,750–38,500 35 162 7/8 145 3/8 3,864
SA7H6W 10,500–46,200 42 195 3/8 145 3/8 4,554
SA7H7W 12,250–53,900 49 228 145 3/8 5,244
SA7H8W 14,000–61,600 56 260 1/2 145 3/8 5,934
SA8H3W 6,000–26,400 24 97 3/4 165 1/4 2,765
SA8H4W 8,000–35,200 32 130 1/4 165 1/4 3,529
SA8H5W 10,000–44,000 40 162 7/8 165 1/4 4,294
SA8H6W 12,000–52,800 48 195 3/8 165 1/4 5,058
SA8H7W 14,000–61,600 56 228 165 1/4 5,822
SA8H8W 16,000–70,400 64 260 1/2 165 1/4 6,587
Performance:
Model: SA3H3W CATALOG
Drawing Type: Unit Dimension
Cross flow arrangements have best thermal
performance compared to parallel flow arrangements.
See IOM for complete thermal performance.
Version: FEB20
1 = OA: Outside Air intake
2 = SA: Supply Air to inside
3 = RA: Room Air to be exhausted
4 = EA: Exhaust Air to outside
INSTALLATION ORIENTATION
Unit must be installed in orientation
shown.
NOTE:
1. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,
DIMENSIONS ARE ROUNDED TO THE
NEAREST EIGHTH OF AN INCH.
2. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
3. FILTERS REQUIRED ON UPSTREAM
SIDE OF CORES.
4. UNIT WILL SHIP DISASSEMBLED AND
REQUIRES ON-SITE ASSEMBLY.
5. DUCT WORK SUPPLIED BY OTHERS.
6. AIR STREAMS 1-2 CAN BE
INTERCHANGED WITH AIRSTREAMS 3-
4. EACH AIRSTREAM IS REVERSIBLE.
W
L
64 1/2"
H
SA SERIES DIMENSIONS
SERIESSA Energy Recovery Core Array
Energy Recovery Core is AHRI Certified®

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1.0 OVERVIEW 8
1.1 DESCRIPTION .........................................................8
1.2 COMPONENTS........................................................9
2.0 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ......................12
3.0 UNIT SIZES 14
4.0 RECEIVING AND HANDLING 15
4.1 RECEIVING ...........................................................15
4.2 HANDLING AND STORAGE.....................................15
5.0 INSTALLATION 16
5.1 FASTENERS PROVIDED FOR ASSEMBLY.................16
5.2 TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY............................17
5.3 SA SERIES ASSEMBLY PARTS ...............................17
5.4 SA SERIES UNIT ASSEMBLY..................................18
6.0 DUCTWORK 23
6.1 AIR PRESSURE MONITORS....................................23
7.0 MAINTENANCE 23
TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1.2.0 SA Series Components .............................................9
Figure 2.0.0 Assembly Arrangement 1 ....................................... 13
Figure 2.0.1 Assembly Arrangement 2........................................13
Figure 2.0.2 Assembly Arrangement 3 ....................................... 13
Figure 2.0.3 Assembly Arrangement 4 ....................................... 13
Figure 5.3.0 Base Assembly ......................................................17
Figure 5.3.1 Bottom/Middle Core ...............................................17
Figure 5.3.2 Top Core ................................................................17
Figure 5.3.3 1/2 Core Support Bracket.......................................17
Figure 5.3.4 Connector Bracket .................................................17
Figure 5.3.5 Core Joining Strap .................................................17
Figure 5.3.6 Wall .......................................................................17
Figure 5.3.7 Post.......................................................................17
Figure 5.3.8 Insulated Plenum Divider........................................17
Figure 5.3.9 1/2 Core Face Plate Panel ......................................17
Figure 5.3.10 2 Core Support Bracket ........................................17
Figure 5.3.11 2 Core Face Plate Panel ........................................17
Figure 5.3.12 Roof Assembly...................................................... 17
Figure 5.4.0 Base Assembly.......................................................18
Figure 5.4.1 Core Stacking.........................................................18
Figure 5.4.2 Attach Cores to Bases............................................19
Figure 5.4.3 Install Core Joining Straps
and Connector Brackets ............................................................19
Figure 5.4.4 Install Posts ...........................................................20
Figure 5.4.5 Install Insulated Plenum Dividers ............................20
Figure 5.4.6 Install Walls ...........................................................21
Figure 5.4.7 Install 1/2 Core Support Brackets ...........................21
Figure 5.4.8 Install 2 Core Support Brackets ..............................22
Figure 5.4.9 Install Core Face Plate Panels.................................22
Figure 5.4.10 Install Roof Assemblies.........................................23
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CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Note: Not all options are available on every model.
For Technical Support E-mail: [email protected]
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MODEL NUMBER SA JIN-------------- N
DIGIT NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Digits 1–2: Series Digits 8–9: Location
"SA" = Stackable Array "IN" = Indoor
Digits 3–4: Array Core Height Digits 10–23: Unused
"3H" = 3 Core Height "-" = Unused
"4H" = 4 Core Height
"5H" = 5 Core Height Digit 24: Other Options
"6H" = 6 Core Height "K" = Knockdown
"7H" = 7 Core Height "X" = Custom Unit
"8H" = 8 Core Height
Digit 25: Safety Listing
Digits 5–6: Array Core Width "N" = Non-Listed
"3W" = 3 Core Width
"4W" = 4 Core Width
"5W" = 5 Core Width
"6W" = 6 Core Width
"7W" = 7 Core Width
"8W" = 8 Core Width
*NOTES:
Digit 7 "J" = G5 Core Type.
Restrictions:
1: None
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1.0 OVERVIEW
1.1 DESCRIPTION
The RenewAire SA Series Core Array is a stand-alone energy recovery unit that works in
conjunction with airflow provided by others. It is intended for use in a weather-tight structure,
whether it is within an air handler or simply installed in a mechanical room. It features multiple
columns of RenewAire’s L125 enthalpic cores. The unit is located where both Exhaust Air (EA)
and Outdoor Air (OA) can be directed into one structure from opposite sides.
Return Air (RA) enters into the enthalpic cores from one side and fresh OA air enters in from
the other side. The two airstreams never mix, but the energy, both sensible and latent, is
transferred from the exhaust air and supplied to the incoming outdoor air.
The enthalpic cores are stacked into columns and then sheet metal panels are installed to form
plenums so that Exhaust Air (EA) and Outdoor Air (OA) can be kept separate.
The only maintenance required for the module is annual vacuuming of the inlet sides of the
enthalpic cores.
The Core Array is modular and is available in a number of different size combinations. Enthalpic
cores are stacked on modular, prefabricated bases and then the superstructure, consisting
of pre-formed metal panels, posts, rails and attaching bracketry, are assembled by means of
provided hardware.
The Core Array does not require any wiring and has no moving parts. All ductwork is to be
supplied and installed by others, in the field.
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1.2 COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
Components of the SA Series are shipped loose for assembly in the field. See Figure 1.2.0 for
identification of components.
Parts list will indicate quantities of components shipped with the specific configurations.
PARTS LIST FOR 3 CORES HIGH
DESCRIPTION 3 WIDE 4 WIDE 5 WIDE 6 WIDE 7 WIDE 8 WIDE
Base Assembly 34567 8
Roof Assembly 34567 8
Bottom/Middle Core 6 8 10 12 14 16
Top Core 34567 8
Connector Bracket 46810 12 14
Core Joining Strap 6 9 12 15 18 21
1/2 Core Support Bracket 12 12 12 12 12 12
2 Core Support Bracket 12 18 24 30 36 42
Post 10 12 14 16 18 20
Wall 44444 4
Insulated Plenum Divider 6 8 10 12 14 16
1/2 Core Face Plate Panel 44444 4
2 Core Face Plate Panel 46810 12 14
FIGURE 1.2.0 SA SERIES COMPONENTS
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PARTS LIST FOR 4 CORES HIGH
DESCRIPTION 3 WIDE 4 WIDE 5 WIDE 6 WIDE 7 WIDE 8 WIDE
Base Assembly 34567 8
Roof Assembly 34567 8
Bottom/Middle Core 912 15 18 21 24
Top Core 34567 8
Connector Bracket 6 9 12 15 18 21
Core Joining Strap 812 16 20 24 28
1/2 Core Support Bracket 12 12 12 12 12 12
2 Core Support Bracket 12 18 24 30 36 42
Post 10 12 14 16 18 20
Wall 44444 4
Insulated Plenum Divider 6 8 10 12 14 16
1/2 Core Face Plate Panel 44444 4
2 Core Face Plate Panel 46810 12 14
PARTS LIST FOR 5 CORES HIGH
DESCRIPTION 3 WIDE 4 WIDE 5 WIDE 6 WIDE 7 WIDE 8 WIDE
Base Assembly 34567 8
Roof Assembly 34567 8
Bottom/Middle Core 12 16 20 24 28 32
Top Core 34567 8
Connector Bracket 812 16 20 24 28
Core Joining Strap 10 15 20 25 30 35
1/2 Core Support Bracket 12 12 12 12 12 12
2 Core Support Bracket 12 18 24 30 36 42
Post 10 12 14 16 18 20
Wall 44444 4
Insulated Plenum Divider 6 8 10 12 14 16
1/2 Core Face Plate Panel 44444 4
2 Core Face Plate Panel 46810 12 14
COMPONENTS