Broan HRV100H User manual

User Manual
VENTILATION SYSTEMS
VB0065
vänEE Canadian Model Numbers
1001 ERV
1001 HRV*
2001 ERV
2001 HRV*
Broan U.S.A. Model Numbers
HRV100H
HRV200H
ERV100HC
ERV200HC
* 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.
03118 rev. 08
Address of your installer
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The purpose of this manual is to help you with the use of your unit. Section 2 (How to
Operate the Unit Using Controls) shows you how you can operate the unit in no time.
Section 3 deals with maintenance and explains how to maintain the unit to ensure maximum
operation and performance. In the other sections, for example Troubleshooting, you will
learn how to solve minor problems (Section 4); plus other important information which we
urge you to read.
Several models are described in this publication. Some details of your unit may be slightly
different than the ones shown, as the illustrations are typical ones.
We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this manual and/or the unit, and we
would appreciate hearing your comments on ways to better serve you. Please forward all
correspondence to us at the address indicated on the warranty text included with this manual.
This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information:
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction.
Finally, we want to congratulate you on your purchase of this excellent unit which will allow
you and your family to enjoy fresh air throughout your home for years to come!
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL/PRODUCT
CAUTION
Some activities create dust or vapors which may damage your unit. You
must therefore turn off and unplug your unit in the following situations:
• major renovation work
• housing construction
• sanding (e.g. gypsum joints, etc.)
• varnishing
During very heavy snowstorms, the unit should also be turned off to avoid
problems caused by snow entering the unit, even if the installation is
equipped with an anti-gust intake hood.
WARNING
Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious
personal injuries including possibility of death.
0!
CAUTION
Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, may severely damage the
unit and/or its components.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIRS
In order to ensure your ventilation unit remains in good working condition, you must use
the manufacturer genuine replacement parts only.The manufacturer genuine replacement
parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the
applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety. Any third party
replacement part used may cause serious damage and drastically reduce the perform-
ance level of your unit, which will result in premature failing. Also, the manufacturer
recommends to contact a certified service depot for all replacement parts and repairs.

1.YOUR UNIT AND ITS PURPOSE .......................................................4-6
1.1 Unit Description........................................................................................4
1.2 Purpose of the Ventilation System...........................................................4
1.3 Recovery..................................................................................................5
1.4 Defrosting.................................................................................................6
1.5 Specifications...........................................................................................6
2.HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT USING CONTROLS...............................7-18
2.1 Instructions Regarding your Control Devices .......................................7-8
2.2 Using the Platinum Main Control........................................................9-11
2.3 Using the Deco-Touch Main Control.................................................12-14
2.4 Using the VT1W Main Control ...............................................................15
2.5 Using the VT2W Main Control ..........................................................16-17
2.6 Using the Dehumidistat Main Control ....................................................17
2.7 Using the 3-Position Switch ...................................................................17
2.8 Using the Optional Controls...................................................................18
3.MAINTENANCE.........................................................................19-21
3.1 Every Three Months .........................................................................19-20
3.2 Annual Maintenance (Fall)................................................................20-21
4.TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................22
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 UNIT DESCRIPTION
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1. YOUR UNIT AND ITS PURPOSE
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.
1.2 PURPOSE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM
VH0025
NOTES: 1. Shown with a forced air system. Can also operate on its own.
2. Installation may vary.
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2
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4
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VL0017
1. Power supply cord
2. Filters
3. Recovery core
4. Condensation tray
5. Blower assembly

• Units equipped with a heat and humidity recovery core (enthalpic core) can reduce
ventilation costs in winter as well as in summer.
1. During the heating season, the unit draws the humidity and heat from the stale air and
transfers them, in part, to the cold air entering the house, thus avoiding dryness
problems and providing maximum comfort.
Example (in winter):
1.3 RECOVERY
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• Units equipped with a heat recovery core (polypropylene core) are specifically
designed 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.
Example (in winter):
OUTSIDEINSIDE
STALE AIR TO OUTSIDE
4°C/40°F
FRESH AIR TO BUILDING
18°C/64°F
FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE
0°C/32°F
STALE AIR FROM BUILDING
22°C/72°F
VF0011
2. During the cooling season, the unit reverses the process, preventing the humidity from
the outside air from entering into the house.
Example (in summer with air conditioning):
OUTSIDEINSIDE
VF0027
STALE AIR TO OUTSIDE
4°C/40°F
FRESH AIR TO
BUILDING 18°C/64°F
FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE
0°C/32°F
STALE AIR FROM BUILDING
22°C/72°F
OUTSIDEINSIDE
VF0028
STALE AIR TO
OUTSIDE 30°C/86°F
FRESH AIR TO
BUILDING 27°C/80°F
FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE
32°C/90°F
STALE AIR FROM BUILDING
25°C/77°F

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When the outside temperature is below 0°C (32°F), recovery (of heat or energy) creates
frost in the core. To maintain its proper operation, the unit is programmed to defrost the
recovery core. The defrost frequency varies according to the outside temperature.
Defrosting lasts 6 minutes. During the defrost cycle, the unit shifts to maximum speed and
the dampers close.
After defrosting, the unit returns to the operating mode selected by the user.
1.4 DEFROSTING
1.5 SPECIFICATIONS
Model 1001 ERV, 1001 HRV, HRV100H, ERV100HC
Width 30¼” (768 mm)
Height 20” (508 mm)
Depth 13¾” (349 mm)
Weight 65 lb (30 kg)
Electrical Supply 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 150 watts
Model 2001 ERV, 2001 HRV, HRV200H, ERV200HC
Width 30¼” (768 mm)
Height 20” (508 mm)
Depth 19” (483 mm)
Weight 73 lb (33 kg)
Electrical Supply 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 225 watts

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2.1 INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR CONTROL DEVICES
Refer below and on the following page to identify which controls are installed in your house.
Then, go to the pages indicated to learn how to CONTROL your unit.
MAIN CONTROLS
VT1W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 15
Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 9-11
Deco-Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 12-14
VT2W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 16-17
2. HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT USING CONTROLS
VC0104
SMART
SET
MODE
PREF
CONDENSATION CONTROL
AIR SUPPLY CONTROL
MIN.
MAX.
OFF
AIR
EXCHANGE
-20°C
-4°F
-5°C
23°F
5°C
41°F
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VC0027
-20°C
-4°F
-5°C
23°F
5°C
41°F
CONDENSATION CONTROL
AIR SUPPLY CONTROL
CONDENSATION CONTROL
MAXIMUM SPEED
AIR EXCHANGE IN PROGRESS
MIN. MAX.
CONTINUOUS INTERMITTENT
20 MIN.
ON
40 MIN.
OFF
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VC0028
VC0117

2.1 INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR CONTROL DEVICES (CONT’D)
OPTIONAL CONTROLS
20-minute push-button timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
ON
VC0030
20/40/60-minute push-button timer . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
60-minute crank timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
8
VC0046
20 min.
40 min.
60 min.
OFF
10
Turn
Past
VC0017
20
30
40
50
60
MINUTES
HOLD
MAIN CONTROLS (CONT’D)
3-Position Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 17
VENTILATION
REMOTE
ARRÊT
LOWSPEED
BASSEVITESSE
HIGH SPEED
HAUTEVITESSE
VC0072
Dehumidistat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 17
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70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
25%
20%
HUMIDITY
CONTROL
DURING FALL, WINTER
AND SPRING, SET THE
DIAL ACCORDING TO
THE DESIRED MAXIMUM
INDOOR HUMIDITY LEVEL.
DURING SUMMER SET
THE DIAL TOTHE
OFF POSITION.
VC0071

2.2 USING THE PLATINUM MAIN CONTROL
VC0099
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13
2
3
12
45
6
7
SMART Mode. Entirely automatic mode
optimizing the ventilation.
Temperature Indicators.
Program Mode. Allows to program the
desired ventilation according to the period
of the day.
Recirculation Mode. Manual mode
performing air recirculation inside the
house.
Ventilation Mode. Manual mode performing
air exchange with the outside.
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2
3
4
5
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Animated Arrows showing ventilation
status (recirculation or air exchange).
Periods of the day (morning, day,
evening and night).
Week days.
Week-end days.
Hour display.
AM or PM display.
Appears only when setting
backlight preferences.
Ventilation / Recirculation speeds and
programming options.
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10
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ON-SCREEN INDICATORS
CASING INDICATORS AND KEYS
SMART
SET
MODE
PREF
VC0100
C B A
G
E
F
D
ASMART key: Enables and disables the
SMART mode.
BSet key: • Press 3 seconds to access setting
periods for Program mode.
• Confirms the chosen option and
goes to following setting.
CArrow keys: • Adjust ventilation and
recirculation speeds.
• Allows to review the
program’s period.
• Adjust Preference and
Program values.
DMode / Pref key: • Mode: Selects whether
Ventilation, Recirculation
or Program mode.
• Pref: Push 3 seconds to
access Preference settings.
EReset filter keys: Press on Band Dkeys
simultaneously for 5 seconds
to turn off (reset) the filter
maintenance indicator.
FPower indicator: Illuminates when the
control is operating.
GFilter maintenance Perform filters
indicator: maintenance.
(Refer to Section 3
Maintenance).
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2.2 USING THE PLATINUM MAIN CONTROL (CONT’D)
SETTING PREFERENCES
Press on MODE / PREF key (D) for 3 seconds.
NOTE: You can exit Preferences setting by pressing on MODE / PREF key (D) for
3 seconds any time in the process, or wait 60 seconds. The modified values will be
kept in memory.
WHAT WILL YOU SEE
If the control will be set for the very first time, the current day will be the first setting to be
made; MON (for Monday) will flash on screen.
If the control was previously set up, when setting preferences, the control returns to the last
preference chosen on previous setting. While setting Preferences, the corresponding setting
value flashes (e.g.: while setting current hour, hour is flashing).
HOW TO PROCEED
For every settings in table below:
• Use to select value.
• Press SET key (B) to confirm the selected preference and go to next setting.
SETTING AVAILABLE VALUE DEFAULT OPTIONS
CURRENT DAY MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/SUN MON
HOUR DISPLAY 12:00 AM OR 24:00 12:00 AM
CURRENT HOUR FROM 0 TO 12 OR 24 12
CURRENT MINUTE FROM 00 TO 59 00
TEMPERATURE UNIT °C OR °F °C
INSIDE TEMPERATURE ON OR OFF ON
DISPLAY
MINIMUM OUTSIDE -40°C TO 0°C -25°C
TEMPERATURE OR OR
FOR AIR EXCHANGE* -40°F TO 32°F -13°F
MAXIMUM OUTSIDE 1°C TO 40°C 27°C
TEMPERATURE OR OR
FOR AIR EXCHANGE* 33°F TO 104°F 81°F
*INPROG OR SMART MODE, THESE LIMIT VALUES ALLOW TO STOP AIR EXCHANGE
WITH THE OUTSIDE.
BACKLIGHT COLOR BLUE OR GREEN BLUE
BACKLIGHT DISPLAY AUTO OR ON AUTO
AUTO: BACKLIGHT ACTIVATED 10 SECONDS WHEN ANY KEY IS PRESSED.
ON: BACKLIGHT ALWAYS ON.
OFF MODE FOR VENTILATION/RECIRCULATION VENT/RECIRC.
INTERMITTENT MODE OR VENTILATION/OFF
AFTER A VENTILATION PERIOD, DETERMINES THE SECOND PART OF THE CYCLE
(RECIRCULATION OR OFF).
PM PM
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The Platinum main control is pre-programmed and ready to go. All you have to do is to set
day and time. Then check the settings below and change if needed.