aldes InspirAIR H95-TRG Instruction manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
InspirAIR™ Home
STANDARD RESIDENTIAL
HEAT & ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS
FOR MODELS:
H95-TRG • H110-TF • H150-TRG • H190-TRG
E110-TF • E150-TRG • E190-TRG
Installing Contractor Telephone / Contact
Serial Number Installation Date
TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION
Model
Installer: Leave this manual for the homeowner
Meets Standards:
C22.2 no 113 and UL 1812

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HRV/ERV MODEL REFERENCE
I. INTRODUCTION
II. GENERAL HRV/ERV TERMINOLOGY & FUNCTION
Denitions
How Heat & Energy Recovery Ventilators Work
Ventilating with HRV/ERVs
III. PRECAUTIONS & GUIDELINES
Ducting Congurations
Locating the Air Exchanger
Recirculation Using Fifth Ports (Optional)
Ducting Materials
Connecting the Ducts
Vent Hood Locations
Locating the Exhaust Air Grilles or Registers
Locating the Air Grilles of Diusers
Zone Register Terminals (ZRT®)
Humidity Control
IV. INSTALLATION
What’s Included
Mounting the Unit
Drain Connections (HRV Models)
Interlocking the HRV/ERV to an Air-Handler/Furnace Blower
Unit Wiring
Enabling Slave Mode
Using Slave Mode
Field Wiring
Electrical Interface
Installing the Digital Multifunction Controller (P/N 611242-FC)
Installing the Humidity Control (P/N 611224)
Installing the 20/40/60 Minute Timer (P/N 611228)
Installing the Speed Control (P/N 611229) or Mode Control (611230)
ZRT VentZone® Systems
V. MEASURING & BALANCING AIRFLOW
Measure and Balance
Door-Port Balancing
In-Duct Balancing
ZRT VentZone® Balancing
VI. MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
Replacement Filters
Replacement Parts
Technical Assistance
VII. WARRANTY
What’s Included
How to File a Warranty Claim
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HRV/ERV MODEL REFERENCE
This manual only applies to these models. Consult individual specication sheets for model-
specic information.
*Only models listed as equivalent older models can use this manual. Other, older models may have
similar or identical names, but if they were purchased before July, 2016 they are not equivalent. For
support on older models not shown in this table, please contact 1-800-255-7749.
**This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy-eciency guidelines set by
Natural Resources Canada and the US EPA. It meets ENERGY STAR requirements only when used
in Canada.
H95-TRG**
H95-TR X X X X
H110-TF
N/A X X X X
H150-TRG**
H150-TR X X X X
H190-TRG**
H190-TR X X X X
E110-TF
N/A X X X
E150-TRG
E150-TR X X X
E190-TRG
E190-TR X X X
EQUIVALENT OLDER MODELS*
POLYPROPYLENE CORE HIGH-LATENT TRANSFER MEMBRANE RECIRCULATION DEFROST FAN EXHAUST DEFROST CONDENSATE DRAINS
VENTZONE
®
COMPATIBLE

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I. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this ALDES ventilation product. To receive the full benet of
your investment, we recommend that you read and retain this operating manual for future
reference.
See the HRV/ERV Model Reference (Page 3) for applicable models.
II. GENERAL HRV/ERV TERMINOLOGY AND FUNCTION
Denitions
HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator): A ventilation device consisting of two fans and a heat re-
covery module to provide exhaust of stale indoor air, plus a balanced supply of fresh air,
without mixing the two airstreams.
ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator): This device is similar to the HRV, but diers only in that
the core also transfers humidity from the more humid air stream to the less humid air stream.
How Heat & Energy Recovery Ventilators Work
In the heating season, InspirAIR™ Home Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) and Energy
Recovery Ventilators (ERV) draw in fresh air from outside. This air is distributed throughout
the home by a dedicated-duct system or through the forced-air heating/air conditioning
system. At the same time, vents located in moisture- and pollutant-producing rooms
(e.g., kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms) exhaust an equal amount of stale, humid air to
the outside. Sometimes air is drawn directly from the return air of a forced-air heating/air
conditioning system.
As the two airstreams pass each other in the unit’s core, the fresh air is tempered with heat
recovered from the exhaust air. An ERV will also transfer moisture to the fresh air if this air is
drier than the exhaust air, improving comfort in overly dry homes.
Stale Air
from Inside
Stale Air to
Outside
Fresh Air from
Outside
Fresh Air
to Inside

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In the cooling season, the reverse occurs. Fresh outdoor air is cooled by the air-conditioned
exhaust air. If the outgoing air is drier than the fresh air, the ERV will transfer moisture to the
outgoing air. This process reduces the humidity load on the air conditioning system, which
would otherwise result in the continuous introduction of humid summer air to the home.
NOTE: It is important to understand that an ERV is not a dehumidier by itself, but it will
assist the air conditioner by removing much of the latent heat (water vapor) from the fresh
air entering the home.
Ventilating with HRV/ERVs
Today’s modern, tight homes require fresh outdoor air to maintain a healthy indoor air
environment. The amount of ventilation you require in your home will depend upon:
• Number of occupants and their activity levels
• How your home was built
• Your personal preferences for fresh air
The InspirAIR™ Home HRV/ERV introduces fresh air to your home while recovering energy
from the air it exhausts. Specically, an HRV/ERV that is properly installed, operated and
maintained will:
• Exhaust stale, contaminated air
• Recover the majority of the energy from the exhausted stale air
• Use the recovered energy to pre-heat or pre-cool outside air drawn into the house
• Distribute the fresh air throughout the house
During seasons when your windows and doors are closed (winter and summer if air
conditioned), the HRV/ERV should be set to operate continuously on low speed with the
option of going to high speed as the need arises. For example, if you are entertaining and
many people are present, you should temporarily switch the unit to high speed.
You may wish to use an intermittent operational mode if your home is unoccupied for long
periods (20 minutes ON / 40 minutes OFF).

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III. PRECAUTIONS & GUIDELINES
WARNING indicates the potential of risk of personal injury or death if not observed.
CAUTION identies an action that may damage the unit, its components, or related
equipment.
RECOMMENDATIONS and NOTES suggest operational modes, installation of vent hoods,
interior supply and exhaust duct layouts, use of advanced features of the equipment that
may result in improved economy and comfort.
Installation and operation of these units must be in accordance with
applicable national, state and local building and safety codes.
WARNING!
To avoid injury or damage to this unit, do not attempt to service any of the
internal electrical or mechanical components. Your heat/energy recovery
ventilator should be installed and serviced by a qualied heating and
electrical contractor.
CAUTION
Before installation, careful consideration must be given to how this system
will operate if connected to any other piece of mechanical equipment that
operates at a higher static, i.e., a force-air furnace or air handler. After
installation, the compatibility of the two pieces of equipment must be
conrmed by measuring the airows of the HRV/ERV using the balancing
procedure found in this manual.
NEVER install a ventilator in a situation where its normal operation, lack
of operation, or partial failure may result in the backdrafting or improper
functioning of vented combustion equipment.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON(S) OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number provided.
2. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, disconnect the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
3. This unit is not designed to provide combustion and/or dilution air for fuel-burning
appliances.
4. This unit is not designed to provide make-up air for other exhausting devices, such as
range exhaust hoods, clothes dryers, or other exhaust fans.

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5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling structures, do not damage electrical wiring
or other hidden utilities.
6. Do not use this unit with any speed controls, dehumidistats or timers other than those
specically indicated within this manual.
7. This unit must be grounded. The power supply cord has a three-prong grounding
plug for your personal safety. It must be plugged into a mating 3-prong grounding
receptacle, grounded in accordance with national and local codes. Do not remove the
ground prong. Do not use an extension cord.
8. Do not install exhaust grilles in a cooking area (see “Locating the Exhaust Air Grilles or
Registers” on page 14). Do not connect directly to any appliances.
9. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
10. When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear
safety glasses and gloves.
11. When local regulations comprise more restrictive installation or certication
requirements, such requirements supersede those in these instructions.
CAUTION
1. This unit is intended for residential use only, conforming to the requirements of the
International Residential, Building, and Mechanical Codes, NFPA 90B for the United
States and the National Building Code of Canada.
2. Turn the unit o during construction to avoid clogging the lters and loading the
blowers with construction dust.
3. Refer to the specication sheet for the specic model’s dimensions, electrical
requirements, drain connections, etc.
4. Ducting of stale air to the outdoors and fresh air from outdoors, must be terminated
outdoors, not attics, crawl spaces, or attached garage.
Ducting Congurations
The interior ducting system’s purpose is to remove stale air and circulate fresh air to all
habitable rooms. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure all ductwork is sized and
installed as designed to ensure the system will perform as intended.
The amount of air (CFM) that an HRV/ERV will deliver is directly related to the total external
static pressure (ESP) of the system. Static pressure is a measure of resistance imposed on the
blower by a length of ductwork plus the number of ttings used in the ductwork.
The following pages outline 4 duct congurations, from most desirable to least desirable.
Note: These congurations are intended for typical single-family and multi-family residences.
Applications such as greenhouses, atriums, swimming pools, saunas, etc., have unique
ventilation requirements that should be addressed with an isolated ventilation system.

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Fully Ducted System – Best Conguration
Fully Ducted System
The fully ducted system has the highest ventilation eectiveness. It is especially suited for
homes without forced-air systems used for both heating and cooling. Dedicated exhaust grilles
draw stale air from service rooms (bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, hobby rooms, and other
areas where indoor air pollutants may reach high levels at various times). Dedicated supply
registers provide fresh air to main living areas and bedrooms. Grilles should be located high
on a wall or in the ceiling. Grilles that diuse the air are recommended. Special care should
be taken in locating grilles in the oor. Areas under baseboard heaters will help temper the
air. See “Locating the Exhaust Air Grilles or Registers” page 14 and “Locating the Air Grilles of
Diusers” page 14. Also refer to the installation instructions included with these products (sold
separately).
This system is not connected to an Air-Handling Unit (AHU) or furnace. This system is
normally balanced on high speed. If Aldes patented* Zone Register Terminals (ZRT®) are used
for exhaust or supply registers, balancing must be done at normal operating speed.
Bath 1 Bath 2 Kitchen
Laundry
Bedrm 1
Bedrm 2
Bedrm 3
Dining
Living
INDOOR AIR
SUPPLY AIR
OUTDOOR AIR
EXHAUST AIR
*Note: Port congurations
are generic and do not
represent specic models
6 ft min
*U.S. Pat. No. 7,766,734 Canada Pat. No. 2,570,948

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Partially Ducted System – Conguration
Partially Integrated Duct Conguration
In a partially ducted conguration, individual exhaust grilles in bathrooms, laundry rooms,
and kitchens draw stale air. Each location with a stale air duct could also have a timer that
will initiate high-speed ventilation. Fresh air is distributed by the Air-Handling Unit (AHU) of
a forced-air heating or air conditioning system. The connection to the forced-air system is
typically to the return ducting or plenum of the AHU. See section “Interlocking the HRV/ERV
to an Air-Handler/Furnace Blower” on page 19.
While this conguration is common in commercial installations, it is not always recommended
for residences due to the following:
1. In this case, the AHU must run continuously or be interlocked to operate with the HRV/
ERV to avoid loss of balanced supply and exhaust airows.
2. In multi-speed AHU’s, balancing must be conducted on the most frequently used speed,
but the HRV/ERV may not remain in balance at other speeds. The same is true if the AHU
has multi-speed blowers.
3. In warm, humid seasons, continuous operation of the AHU causes evaporation from the
cooling coil, resulting in a loss of humidity control. Failure to operate the AHU with the
HRV/ERV may also result in condensation in the supply plenum and ducting.
4. Continuous operation of the AHU may cause drafts in the winter.
Bath 1 Bath 2
Kitchen
Laundry
INDOOR AIR
SUPPLY AIR
OUTDOOR AIR
EXHAUST AIR
6 ft min
HVAC AHU
HVAC RETURN DUCT HVAC SUPPLY DUCT
*Note: Port congurations
are generic and do not
represent specic models
Supply Air Ducted to
HVAC Return Duct
Dedicated Exhaust
Grilles in bathrooms,
kitchen, and laundry

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5. Backdraft or motorized dampers may be built into the HRV/ERV to prevent entry of
outdoor air during o cycles, but they should not be installed in the duct leading to the
outside.
Due to these reasons, it may be preferable to avoid a direct duct connection to the return of
the AHU and use an indirect approach instead.
Indirect Conguration
In this conguration, dedicated exhaust grilles remove stale air from bathrooms, laundry
rooms, and kitchens. Fresh air is supplied to a large-volume room, such as a great room,
family room, high stairway, etc. The forced-air system will draw the fresh air into the return
grilles of the AHU and distribute it throughout the house.The HRV/ERV and AHU may operate
independently with no impact on airow balance. A thermostat with a ventilation feature
is recommended to turn on the AHU periodically to assure proper supply air distribution
apart from heating/cooling cycles. This type of timer avoids the energy cost of operating
the blower fan in the AHU, and it also lessens the concerns about draft in winter and re-
evaporation from the AC coil in the summer.
HVAC AHU
HVAC RETURN DUCT HVAC SUPPLY DUCT
*Note: Port congurations
are generic and do not
represent specic models
HRV/ERV supply in
living/family rooms with
return grilles for HVAC
INDOOR AIR
SUPPLY AIR
OUTDOOR AIR
EXHAUST AIR
6 ft min
Bath 1
Bath 2 Kitchen
Laundry