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MRXBOXAB-ECO4-SC/SW
Installation Manual
If the enclosure is to be used in conjunction with an ancillary
distribution box (MRXBOX-DB4) refer to additional assembly
instructions supplied with the MRXBOX-DB4 as requirements
will dier. Otherwise fit 4x 200mm diameter spigots with the M4
screws supplied to the spigot fixings plates found on the top
panel of the enclosure, a bead of silicone should be applied
between the two mating faces to prevent leakage.
It is recommended that rigid ducting be used at all times. Flexible
ducting has a very high resistance and it is impossible to calculate
how much resistance will be on a system if used. If used the
flexible ducting must be kept to a minimum and should always be
pulled taut. A maximum of 300mm should be used on each leg.
To prevent condensation on the outside of the outside air inlet
duct and the air outlet duct from the unit, these ducts should be
insulated. Ducting must be installed in such a way that resistance
to airflow is minimised. Bends should be kept to a minimum. A
minimum distance of 300mm between the appliance and any
bends in ductwork is recommended. Ideally 150mm diameter
or 220 x 90mm rectangular ducting should be used (refer to
dwelling design drawing, Figures 12 & 13).
Ducting joints must be sealed with silicone type sealant and shall
be adequately and reliably fixed to the appliance.
3.7 Ventilation Flow Rates
Any air intake terminal must be installed in accordance with
the appropriate regulation. As a guide, the BS5440 series of
British Standards deals with this issue and currently states that
an air intake must be at a minimum distance of 300mm from a
gas boiler balanced flue. Installers are advised to be aware of
the requirements of this standard when installing ‘through the
wall’ supply air ducting.
3.7.1 ADF 2010 Extract Ventilation Rates
Table 1 - From ADF 2010 (England & Wales)
Extract Ventilation Rates
Room Minimum High
rate
Minimum Low
Rate
Kitchen 13 l/s Total extract rate
should be at least
the whole dwelling
ventilation rate
given in table 2.
Utility Room 8 l/s
Bathroom 8 l/s
Sanitary
Accommodation
6 l/s
Table 2 - Whole Dwelling Ventilation Rates
Number Of Bedrooms In Dwelling
1 2 3 4 5
Whole dwelling
ventilation rate
(l/s)
19 25 31 37 43
1. In addition, the minimum ventilation rate should be no less than
0.3 l/s per m² of internal floor area. (This includes all floors, e.g.
for a two-story building add the ground and first floor areas).
2. If the dwelling only has one habitable room, a minimum
ventilation rate of 13 l/s should be used.
3. For each additional bedroom add 6 l/s to the values in table 2.
3.7.2 ADF 2010 Ventilation Calculations Design of MVHR
Systems
1. For dwellings using mechanical ventilation with heat recovery,
each habitable room should have mechanical supply ventilation.
The total supply air flow should be distributed proportionately to
the volume of each habitable room.
2. Mechanical supply terminals should be located and directed to
avoid draughts.
3. The minimum total continuous rate of mechanical ventilation
with heat recovery is the whole dwelling ventilation rate in Table
2.
4. For dwellings using mechanical ventilation with heat recovery,
each wet room should have a minimum continuous mechanical
extract ventilation high rate as given in Table 1.
5. Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems should be
designed to avoid the moist air from the wet rooms recirculating
to the habitable rooms.
6. To avoid unintended air pathways, background ventilators
should not be installed with mechanical ventilation with heat
recovery.
3.8 Pre Commissioning MRXBOX MVHR Units
MRXBOX units are designed to ventilate the whole dwelling
and must not be used during site construction or the clean-up
period. Cement and plaster dust can be abrasive and can aect
fan performance and reliability. Please ensure that the filters are
checked prior to commissioning to ensure there is no build-up of
dust or debris.
While the property is drying out, very high moisture levels are
likely to occur. Therefore it is advisable that if the installation and
building works are complete the unit is left running. If the building
works are not complete please close the air valves or cover up
the air valves to prevent condensation forming in the ductwork
and the MRXBOX unit due to natural migration of warm air.