UltimateAir 200DX Installation and operating instructions

Model 200DX :: Ultimateair.com :: Athens, Ohio 45701 :: 740.594.2277

Model 200DX :: Ultimateair.com :: Athens, Ohio 45701 :: 740.594.2277
Introduction
Welcome to the most advanced whole-house air filtration & Energy Recovery
Ventilation on the market today.
Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) means this machine captures temperature and a
portion of the moisture from the stale, outgoing air and transfers it to the incoming
Fresh Air. No matter what the season, you will be comfortable breathing fresh clean air.
In addition to having an energy transfer rating of 98% ASE, the UltimateAir 200DX
moderates indoor humidity in the winter and turns away outdoor humidity in the
summer.
•Filtration 95% at 1.8 microns (MERV 12)
•Exceeds ASHRAE 62.2
•Variable Airflow with Quiet operation
•Low/Easy maintenance
•Automatic Frost Prevention to 10° F
•No Condensation Drain needed
•2-year Warranty, Extended Available
•Brushless EC Motors with Sealed Ball
Bearings
•EconoCool™ (brings in cool, filtered night
air in summer)
•Up to 75% moisture transfer capability (depending on season)
•Optional Transmitter for real-time changes in indoor air pressure
•Optional CO2 monitor adjusts airflow for elevated CO2
•Compatible with many IAQ monitors
•Filter service indicator
•Fully insulated

Model 200DX :: Ultimateair.com :: Athens, Ohio 45701 :: 740.594.2277
Specifications
All models include pre-filters, patented energy transfer/filtration material, 3 motors,
fans, variable blower speed control, “check filter” indicator light, & auxiliary IAQ control
inputs.
These controls allow you to adjust the airflow as needed to maintain a comfortable level
of fresh air. The “check filter” indicator light is designed to let you know when to clean
or replace the energy transfer/filters.
Model 200DX: UL1812 & CSA 22.2 Listed
Model 200DX-E: Non UL Listed
Airflow Capacity ~30– 200CFM
Apparent Sensible Effectiveness (ASE) 98%... Testing In Accordance with CAN/CSA-C439
Heat Exchange Type Patented rotary random matrix polymer
Filtration Filtration material 95% effective at 1.8 microns (MERV 12), replaceable, with separate
washable aluminum pre-filter.
Frost Control Programmed to automatically prevent frosting down to approximately 10˚F
under normal operating conditions. Integrated internal electric defrost, external electric defrost,
and/or geothermal defrost options available.
Electrical Ratings 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 6.0 amp No Pre-
Heat, 12amp with Pre-Heat
Fuse (low voltage) ¼ Amp, 250V 3AG slow blow
fuse
Dimensions 25 in. H x 19 in. W x 25 in. D
(63.5 cm H x 48.25 cm W x 63.5 cm D)
Unit Weight 72 lb (32 kg)
Shipping Weight 80 lb (36 kg)
Installation Vertical, horizontal, suspended from
floor joists, placed on floor or shelf in conditioned
spaces. Unit designed to accept rigid male 6”
crimped duct for take offs (x4). Use increaser to 7”
or 8” as appropriate
Maintenance Check Filters/Wheel every 6 months.

Model 200DX :: Ultimateair.com :: Athens, Ohio 45701 :: 740.594.2277
Performance Data
Fan
Power The power curve was generated using the average airflow rate
over all four ducts.
Note: Curves are generated from actual test data and should only be used
as general guidelines. Actual results may vary.

Model 200DX :: Ultimateair.com :: Athens, Ohio 45701 :: 740.594.2277
Installation & Ducting
We strongly recommend a licensed HVAC technician install this product,
because of complex considerations such as airflow dynamics and
condensation issues. Read these instructions carefully before beginning any
installation procedure. Failure to follow them closely may reduce
ventilation effectiveness, cause a hazardous condition, and/or invalidate
your warranty. Installation by non-licensed HVAC personnel may void the
warranty.
Unpack the 200DX and check to be sure the following are packaged inside
the machine and undamaged:
•Wall mountable flow control dial (pre-wired for test run).
•4 Rubber self-adhesive pads for vibration control.
•Literature package with this manual, and warranty registration card.
When Installing:
1. Test Run the RecoupAerator by plugging into a power outlet, turn
switch on, and adjust the blower speed with the included Wall Dial.
Familiarize yourself with the intake and outlet duct configuration and
installation dimensions. Decide how you will mount the unit. We
recommend ACCA’s manuals D & J for proper load calculations and duct
sizing.
2. Locate the three tabs at each duct hole and bend
them ‘out’. If the unit has preheat installed at
duct #1- bend those tabs out as well. The duct
heater can be screwed to the black case.
3. Apply a bead of silicone or general sealant inside
the duct opening where the crimped end of a
male 6” duct starter will intersect and insert the fitting into the opening
until it stops against the inside wall (approximately 1”). The sealant is to
create an air seal between the ERV duct opening and the inserted duct.

Model 200DX :: Ultimateair.com :: Athens, Ohio 45701 :: 740.594.2277
It does not need to seal to the exterior steel erv case. Any male crimped
6” transition fitting can be used. UltimateAir recommends a minimum
of a 7” to 6” taper reducer at all four collars. Some installations will
require 8” to 6” tapered reducer for running 8” trunk ducts.
4. Use the included tek screws to attach the collar to the ERV metal tabs
through the pre-drilled pilot holes for rigid attachment.
5. NOTE: All ducts from the
ERV to the outside (1&4)
must be insulated.
6. After installation is
complete, fill in contractor’s
name and phone number on
the last page of this manual,
and please complete the
Warranty Registration to
validate the installation.
APPLY SEALANT
AROUND COLLAR INSTALL TEK
SCREWS TO
SECURE

Model 200DX :: Ultimateair.com :: Athens, Ohio 45701 :: 740.594.2277
Duct to Indoors Duct To Outdoors
CAUTION
Always Disconnect the Power supply
before wiring to prevent electrical
shock and/or equipment damage.
The RecoupAerator is equipped with a three-pronged grounding
plug for your protection against shock hazards and should be
plugged directly into a properly grounded, 120V, three-pronged
wall receptacle. If only a two-pronged outlet is available, it must
be replaced with a properly grounded three-pronged receptacle in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances. A qualified electrician should do this work. Use proper
circuit protection. If you have any doubts about the grounding in
your house, contact a qualified electrician.

Model 200DX :: Ultimateair.com :: Athens, Ohio 45701 :: 740.594.2277
Option 1: Dedicated Ventilation Ducting
The most complete installation option and ideal for new construction. Use
option 1 when a home or business is concerned with health issues (e.g.,
when an occupant has asthma or severe allergies). Option 1 is the only
option for buildings without existing forced air ductwork. Option 1 is also
used with radiant heat flooring or geothermal heating.
The more rooms to which ductwork is run the more effective the system
will be. Dedicated ductwork is installed for the stale air exhaust and the
fresh air delivery. The kitchen, laundry room, and other areas with high
contamination should contain registers for the exhaust. Areas such as the
living room and bedrooms should receive the full benefit of the fresh air
being brought in, and a good installation will feature supply vents in these
locations. As a general note, fresh air is generally supplied at floor level, and
stale air is removed at ceiling level.
A simpler but somewhat less effective version of this system uses one
exhaust and one or more delivery registers located strategically to
encourage circulation throughout the house.

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Option 2: Shared Forced Air Supply, Dedicated Stale-
Return
This method partially uses the existing HVAC duct system. Fresh Air IN from
the RecoupAerator® gets ducted into the cold air return side, or supply side
of the furnace. Stale Air Out thru the RecoupAerator® is ducted separately
to points throughout the house from which you would like to remove stale
air (e.g., the kitchen, bathroom, open stairwell). This method allows for
independent control between the HVAC air handler and the
RecoupAerator® (i.e., the air handler and the RecoupAerator® are not
interlocked and run independent of each other).

Model 200DX :: Ultimateair.com :: Athens, Ohio 45701 :: 740.594.2277
Option 3: Shared Forced Air Supply, Shared Return
This method uses the existing HVAC duct system completely.
Fresh Air IN from the RecoupAerator® is ducted to the main
supply duct to the house. The Stale Air Out thru the RecoupAerator®
is ducted into the cold air return duct of the furnace. If you use this
method, we recommend that you wire your RecoupAerator® and
your air handler to run simultaneously (i.e., they will be interlocked) to
prevent recirculation shorting thru back past the furnace air handler.
Option 4: Shared Forced Air Return
This method uses the existing HVAC duct system completely. Both the Stale
Air Out and the Fresh Air IN from your RecoupAerator® are attached to the
cold air return duct of your HVAC system. Be sure to keep at least three
feet of space along the cold air return duct between the two
RecoupAerator ducts. When using this method, your RecoupAerator® and
your air handler must be wired to run simultaneously (i.e., they are
interlocked).