Core HRV User manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your new CORE HRV - Heat
Recovery Ventilation. The exchanger is classed as an high
performing Counterflow Heat Exchanger with maximum
efficiency due to our unique and patented channel design.
The HRV is a component for energy recovery (recuperation)
for ventilation devices that are designed for living spaces. The
HRV is not designed for any other operating mode.
Notes on packaging and shipping
Even though an HRV appears to give the impression of being
robust and sturdy, applying heavy weight to pallets whilst
storing or transporting, especially in combination with high
temperatures, can lead to distortion and damage.
For shipment of larger quantities, it is recommended:
- Pallets with sufficient load capacity
- No stacking over 2,5 m high
- packaging with foil
- securing the HRV on the pallet with a lid (cardboard)
and straps made of polypropylene.
For shipment of single HRV, it is recommended:
- A box suitable for parcel shipping
- Appropriate stabilization as a transport safeguard
(e.g. very coarse (> 10 mm), non-dusting filling
material)
The weight of your ERV varies greatly depending on the type
and height. In the following table you will find the minimum
requirements we recommend for cardboard packaging for
each weight:
Weight
[kg]
Composition
Corrugation
Width
[mm]
<2
135TL / 100WS
/ 100WS
1-fluted
4,0
2
135TL / 100WS
/ 100WS
1-fluted
4,0
3
120TL / 100WS
/ 120TL
1-fluted
4,0
4
135TL / 100WS
/ 100WS
1-fluted
2,5
5
135TL / 100WS
/ 135TL
1-fluted
2,5
TL = test liner, KL = kraft liner, WS = Fluting
Additional note:
Please contact your cardboard supplier for the exact
composition of the cardboard.
Notes on storage
The temperatures during the entire life cycle of the HRV must
be within the limits of - 20 ° C to + 50 ° C. Otherwise there is
a risk of distortion, odour formation, the occurrence of leaks
or other kind of damage. All of this reduces the high
performance of your HRV.
Never stack multiple HRVs higher than 2.6 m and do not
load an HRV with more than 30 kg. Do not load an HRV
unevenly.
Always place an HRV on one of its closed surfaces.
If you replace an HRV during the winter time with an ERV,
please make sure to store the HRV in a dark, cool place and
take in account the maximum load mentioned above.
Notes for handling and installation
The HRV is completely ready for installation. Please do not
use any additional oils, sprays, talc or other lubricants for
installation in order to make the HRV easier to slide into the
socket.
Please do not let the HRV fall and avoid strong forces.
The strapping attached at the factory is important. It is not
packaging material and should NOT be removed. It is used
to facilitate installation and maintenance of the ERV. The
strapping is not designed to carry the weight of the ERV
during continuous transport!
Notes on usage
The HRV is designed for living areas.
Before an HRV can be put into operation in a ventilation
device, the corresponding device settings must be made.

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Your ventilation unit manufacturer will inform you about the
corresponding settings.
If you carry out renovation work, use strong cleaners or
oils for floors and furniture or other chemicals, including
biologically produced, biodegradable and bio-based
chemicals, in quantities > 50 ml, we recommend removing
the HRV from the ventilation unit, switching off the
ventilation unit and, at least for the time of work, better
still a few days to a week afterwards and to ventilate the
affected area extensively with open windows and doors.
In this way, you avoid the transfer of odours (see chapter
Odour) and possible damage to the material, which cannot be
restored using the recommended cleaning procedure. The
influence of chemicals can reduce the high technical
performance of your HRV.
The HRV is not designed for applications in areas with a high
chemical load, including workshops and production halls. The
HRV may only be used in office and living areas!
The temperatures during the entire life cycle of the HRV must
be within the limits of - 20 ° C to + 50 ° C. Otherwise there is
a risk of distortion, odour formation and the occurrence of
leaks. All of this reduces the high performance of your HRV.
Notes on cleaning
A dirty HRV can be cleaned and disinfected. You can find
detailed information on the washing and disinfection process
in our cleaning instructions.
Notes on disposal
Please dispose of a visibly soiled HRV, which can no longer
be cleaned, as well as adamaged HRV or those that are to be
disposed of for reasons of age by putting them in the
household waste bin.
Notes on shelf life
The HRV will lose a small part of its high technical
performance in the course of its life cycle. This is due to the
aging of the materials and different levels of environmental
influences. The composition of the airflows have a strong
influence on the aging of the HRV, which is why the HRV is
only designed for residential areas.
An HRV can be operated for up to 10 years without
interruption if the conditions under the instructions for
handling, use and storage are complied with. In the case of
storage, the storage time is deducted from the specified 10
years of operation life. The 10 years start from the date of
manufacture (see type plate on the HRV).
Notes on materials
The HRV consists largely of high-quality polystyrene and a
small part of adhesive and sealing material. Some HRV
types have a metal housingand / or additionalaluminum side
grilles instead of the plastic housing, which do not affect the
performance.
Some of the adhesives used are permanently sticky, which
is why sticky surfaces or stickiness inside may still occur.
This is not an indication of reduced quality or a
manufacturing defect.
Notes on conformities / certificates / standards
Our HRV comply to the following conformities / certificates /
standards:
Hygiene standard: DIN ISO 846
Fire standard: EN DIN 13501, ISO 11925 (Class
E)
Quality management: DIN ISO 9001:2015
Notes on odour
An HRV consists exclusively of non-metabolizable plastics,
tested in compliance with the hygiene standard VDI 6022 -
DIN ISO 846. However, if you suspect mould and/or bacterial
infestation, please follow the necessary steps for disinfecting
according to the cleaning instructions for HRV.
In addition to the odours caused by microorganisms, other
odours may arise when using an HRV. Please find here the

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2 main types of smells with the corresponding recommended
actions.
1. Freshly produced
a. Smell plastic
b. Evaporates after a few days of ventilation
c. Action: Set the ventilation device to the
highest air exchange rate when you are not
at home and repeat the process until the
odour evaporates.
2. Odour transmission (Exchange of odours in the air
currents via the membrane)
a. Smell depending on the smell transmitted
and smells from outside or from other
rooms (very critical onions and garlic,
smoke? Tar?)
b. Evaporates after a few days of ventilation
c. Action: Set the ventilation device to the
highest air exchange rate when you are not
at home and repeat the process until the
odour evaporates. (We recommend an
extractor hood, especially if there are
kitchen smells!)
In addition to odours from the inside, odours from the outside
can also get into the interior via the ventilation system. These
odours can be "picked up" by the HRV and linger for a long
time.
With HRV there can be a small amount of odour transmission
due to air exchange through leakage. However, this exchange
takes place to such a small extent that only substances with a
very low odour threshold can be perceived.
Notes radioactive noble gas radon
When uranium and radium are present in varying degrees in
all soils and rocks decay, radon is produced, which spreads
through the soil and finally reaches the earth's surface. Radon
also reaches the interior of houses from the subsoil of
buildings, where it can accumulate. This can lead to high
radon concentrations, which are hazardous to health,
especially if the room is not ventilated very often.
Radon concentrations in the soil, in the air and indoors vary
locally and regionally.
By using a ventilation system in general, you ensure that
more fresh air gets into the interior and that accumulation
with radon, which can lead to a health hazard, can be
prevented.
Notes Use on ships, coastal areas and islands
The HRV is a component for energy recovery (recuperation)
for ventilation units designed for living spaces. However, the
composition of the airflows has a strong influence on the
aging of the HRV.
Due to the increased salt content of sea air, deposits may
occur, which may affect the performance of the HRV.
We recommend cleaning the HRV with water once a year.
In addition to odours from the inside, odours from the outside
can also get into the interior via the ventilation system. These
odours can be "picked up" by the HRV and remain for a long
time.
Notes on quality control
Every single CORE HRV exchanger goes through a 100%
quality control check before it leaves our factory. Our
company is certified according to DIN ISO 9001: 2015.
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