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INSTALLER MANUAL
VB0171
VB0172
NOVO+ 200H (PART NO. 1601719)

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Please take note that this manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information:
Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, might cause serious personal injuries including possibility of death.
CAUTION
Denotes an instruction which, if not followed, may severely damage the unit and/or its components.
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We welcome any suggestions you may have concerning this manual and/or the unit, and we would appreciate hearing your comments
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ABOUT THESE UNITS
LIMITATION
For residential (domestic) installation only. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.
WARNING
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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 listed in the warranty.
2. Before servicing or cleaning this unit, disconnect power cord from electrical outlet.
3. This unit is not designed to provide combustion and/or dilution air for fuel-burning appliances.
4. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
5. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed control device other than following main wall controls: Platinum or Deco-Touch, and no
other optional auxiliary controls than 60-minute crank timer and/or 20/40/60-minute push-button timer.
6. This unit must be grounded. The power supply cord has a 3-prong grounding plug for your personal safety. It must be plugged into a
mating 3-prong grounding receptacle, grounded in accordance with the national electrical code and local codes and ordinances. Do
not remove the ground prong. Do not use an extension cord.
7. Do not install in a cooking area or connect directly to any appliances.
8. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
9. When performing installation, servicing or cleaning this unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves.
10. Due to the weight of the unit, two installers are recommended to perform installation.
11. When applicable local regulation comprise more restrictive installation and/or certification requirements, the aforementioned
requirements prevail on those of this document and the installer agrees to conform to these at his own expenses.
CAUTION
1. To avoid prematurate clogged filters, turn OFF the unit during construction or renovation.
2. Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements.
3. Be sure to duct air outside – Do not intake/exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceiling or into attics, crawl spaces, or garage.
4. Intended for residential installation only in accordance with the requirements of Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada.
5. Do not run any air ducts directly above or closer than 2 ft (0.61 m) to any furnace or its supply plenum, boiler, or other heat producing
appliance. If a duct has to be connected to the furnace return plenum, it must be connected not closer than 9’ 10” (3 m) from this
plenum connection to the furnace.
6. The ductwork is intended to be installed in compliance with all local and national codes that are applicable.
7. When leaving the house for a long period of time (more than two weeks), a responsible person should regularly check if the unit
operates adequately.
NOTE: This installation manual refers to Novoclimat™ requirements. The specifications are subject to change without notice. For more
details, refer to Novoclimat program.
Novoclimat is a performing dwelling concept created by the Agence de l’efficacité énergétique du Québec, to insure comfort, health and
savings for the occupants. Many requirements, mainly for the building envelope, tightness and ventilation must be met for a house to be
Novoclimat certified. vänEE has conceived a unit with all the HRV features required by this concept. Please note that Novoclimat also has
specific requirements regarding the system and ducts installation and balancing.
WARNING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SIZING ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................................................... 4-5
2.1 AIR DISTRIBUTION (NORMAL OPERATION) ........................................................................................................................4
2.2 AIR DISTRIBUTION (DEFROST MODE) .............................................................................................................................4
2.3 DEFROST CYCLES TABLES.............................................................................................................................................4
2.4 DIMENSIONS ...............................................................................................................................................................4
2.5 SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................5
3. TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM ...............................................................................................................................................5
3.2 SYSTEM COMBINED WITH AFURNACE .............................................................................................................................5
4. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................ 6-10
4.1 INSPECT THE CONTENT OF THE BOX................................................................................................................................6
4.2 LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE UNIT ...............................................................................................................................6
4.3 PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK........................................................................................................................................6
4.4 CALCULATING THE DUCT SIZE ........................................................................................................................................7
4.4.1 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.4.2 REGISTERS LOCATION AND AIR FLOWS DISTRIBUTION .................................................................................................................. 7
4.5 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND THE REGISTERS ..............................................................................................................8
4.5.1 FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5.2 SYSTEM COMBINED WITH AFURNACE ....................................................................................................................................... 8
4.6 CONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THE UNIT ...........................................................................................................................9
4.7 INSTALLING THE EXTERIOR HOODS ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.8 CONNECTING THE DRAIN ............................................................................................................................................ 10
5. CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................... 11-12
5.1 INTEGRATED CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1.1 BOOT SEQUENCE ................................................................................................................................................................11
5.1.2 SETTING EXTENDED DEFROST ...............................................................................................................................................11
5.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL WALL CONTROLS ...........................................................................................11-12
5.2.1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO PLATINUM MAIN WALL CONTROL ....................................................................................................12
5.2.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO DECO-TOUCH MAIN WALL CONTROL................................................................................................12
5.2.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL AUXILIARY WALL CONTROLS ...........................................................................................12
6. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE FURNACE .....................................................................................13
7. WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................................14
8. BALANCING THE UNIT ..............................................................................................................................15
8.1 WHAT YOU NEED TO BALANCE THE UNIT ....................................................................................................................... 15
8.2 PRELIMINARY STAGES TO BALANCE THE UNIT ................................................................................................................ 15
8.3 BALANCING PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................ 15
9. OVERALL VERIFICATION ..........................................................................................................................16
9.1 OPTIONAL MAIN CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................ 16
9.2 OPTIONAL AUXILIARY CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................. 16
10.MAINTENANCE / INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER .........................................................................................17
11. SERVICE PARTS ........................................................................................................................................18
12.TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................... 19-20

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2. TECHNICAL DATA
2.1 AIR DISTRIBUTION (NORMAL OPERATION)
2.3 DEFROST CYCLES TABLES
NOVO+ 100H
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DEFROST CYCLES (MINUTES)EXTENDED DEFROST CYCLES (MINUTES)
CELCIUS (°C) FAHRENHEIT (°F) DEFROSTING OPERATION TIME BETWEEN EACH
DEFROST CYCLES DEFROSTING OPERATION TIME BETWEEN EACH DEFROST CYCLES
-5 23 7 50 10 30
-15 5 7 25 10 20
-27 -17 10 20 10 15
2.2 AIR DISTRIBUTION (DEFROST MODE)
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VF0053
NOVO+ 200H
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DEFROST CYCLES (MINUTES)EXTENDED DEFROST CYCLES (MINUTES)
CELCIUS (°C) FAHRENHEIT (°F) DEFROSTING OPERATION TIME BETWEEN EACH
DEFROST CYCLES DEFROSTING OPERATION TIME BETWEEN EACH DEFROST CYCLES
-5 23 6 50 10 30
-15 5 6 25 10 20
-27 -17 10 20 10 15
NOTE: The NOVO+ Performance Charts are listed on the specification sheets of these units.
Visit our website at www.vanee.ca to access those documents.
2.4 DIMENSIONS
17”
(432 mm)
17¼” (438 mm)
6”
(152 mm)
Power Cord
36” (914 mm)
Door
30¼” (768 mm)
35” (891 mm)
Terminal
Block
Location
Blower
Assembly
Motorized
Damper
Hooks Location
for Hanging Chains
Heat
Recovery
Core
VK0077A
1. SIZING
On high speed, the NOVO+ 100H units produce about 150 cfm, and NOVO+ 200H units produce about 192 cfm.
According to the Novoclimat Ventilation needs vs. the number of rooms chart, the NOVO+ 100H units can be installed in house having up
to 13 rooms*, and NOVO+ 200H can be installed in house having up to 16 rooms*.
*Houses with a non finished section having an area less than 2/3 of the house, or without basement. Refer to Novoclimat requirements
for more details.

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2. TECHNICAL DATA (CONT’D)
2.5 SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NOVO+ 100H NOVO+ 200H
WEIGHT 65 LB. (29.5 kg) 65 LB. (29.5 kg)
PORT DIAMETER 6˝ (152 MM) 6˝ (152 MM)
DRAIN DIAMETER 1/2˝ (12 MM) 1/2˝ (12 MM)
INSTALLATION CHAINS AND SPRINGS (PROVIDED WITH THE UNIT)
MOTOR SPEED HIGH AND LOW SPEED FACTORY SET (OPTIONAL INCREASED LOW SPEED)
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 120 V, 60 HZ120 V, 60 HZ
POWER CONSUMPTION 160 WATTS 195 WATTS
(Primarily for homes with radiant hot water or electric baseboard heating.
See illustration at right.)
Moist, stale air is exhausted from the high humidity areas in the home, such as
bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room.
Fresh air is supplied to bedrooms and principal living areas.
3. TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
3.1 FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM
There are two common installation methods.
VH0077
See 4.5.1 for details
(For homes with forced air heating. See illustration at right.)
Moist, stale air is exhausted from the high humidity areas in the home, such as
bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room. Fresh air is supplied to the cold air return
or the supply duct of the furnace.
NOTE: For this type of installation, it is essential that the furnace blower runs
when the unit is in operation.
3.2 SYSTEM COMBINED WITH AFURNACE
VH0087
See 4.5.2 for details

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4. INSTALLATION
4.1 INSPECT THE CONTENT OF THE BOX
• Inspect the exterior of the unit for shipping damage. Ensure that there is no damage to the door, door latches, door hinges, dampers,
duct collars, cabinet, etc.
• Inspect the interior of the unit for damage. Ensure that the fan motor assembly, heat recovery core, insulation, dampers, damper actuator
and condensation tray are all intact.
• If the unit was damaged during shipping, contact your local distributor. (Claim must be made within 24 hours after delivery.)
When applicable local regulations comprise more restrictive installation and/or certification requirements, the
aforementioned requirements prevail on those of this document and the installer agrees to conform to these at
his own expenses.
When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves.
4.2 LOCATING AND MOUNTING THE UNIT
Choose an appropriate location for the unit:
• Within an area of the house where the ambient temperature is kept between 10°C (50°F) and 40°C (104°F)
• Away from living areas (dining room, living room, bedroom), if possible
• So as to provide easy access to the interior cabinet for every three months and annual maintenance, and
to the control panel on the side of the unit;
• Close to an exterior wall, so as to limit the length of the insulated flexible duct to and from the unit
• Close to a drain. If no drain is close by, use a pail to collect run-off
• Away from hot chimneys, electrical panel and other fire hazards
• Allow for a power source (standard outlet)
Hang the unit with the 4 chains and springs provided (see illustrations at right).
VD0037
VD0279
4.3 PLANNING OF THE DUCTWORK
a) Follow the instructions in Section 4.4 (next page) to determine the appropriate duct diameters for your system.
b) Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum number of bends and joints. Keep the length of insulated duct to a minimum.
c) Do not use wall cavities as ducts. Do not use branch lines smaller than 4” Ø (102 mm Ø).
d) Do not ventilate crawl spaces or cold rooms. Do not attempt to recover the exhaust air from a dryer or a range hood. This would cause
clogging of the recovery module. Use rigid ducts for fresh air distribution and stale air exhaust (“warm” side of HRV) and sheet metal
for the kitchen exhaust duct (if need be).
e) Be sure to plan for at least one exhaust register on the highest lived-in level of the house if it has 2 floors or more.
NOTE: Prior to install the unit, remove its shipping bracket by unscrewing its wing nut and loosing
its both retaining screws.
VD0283
SHIPPING BRACKET
RETAINING SCREWS
WING NUT
WARNING
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WARNING
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Use the table below to ensure that the ducts you intend to install will be carrying air flows at or under the recommended values.
Avoid installing ducts that will have to carry air flows near the maximum values and never install a duct if its air flow exceeds
the maximum value.
4. INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
4.4 CALCULATING THE DUCT SIZE
VI0003
PROBLEM:My installation requires two exhaust registers (both for the bathrooms). I will connect these
registers to a main duct which will connect to the unit (high speed performance value of 110 cfm).
What size of duct should I use for the main exhaust duct and for the two end branches leading to the
registers? (See illustration at right.)
SOLUTION:Main duct: Table above indicates a 6” Ø duct: maximum air flow: 110 cfm. The high speed
air flow of 110 cfm equals the maximum value (110).Therefore a 6” Ø duct or larger is an appropriate
choice for the main exhaust duct.
End branches: Each end branch will have to transport an air flow of 55 cfm (110 divided by 2). Table
above indicates a 5” Ø duct: maximum air flow: 65 cfm. The high speed air flow of 55 cfm is far
enough away from the maximum value (65). Therefore a 5” Ø duct or larger is an appropriate choice
for both end branches.
NOTE: A 4” Ø duct would have been too small because the maximum acceptable value for a 4” Ø
duct is 40 cfm.
4.4.1 EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION
END
BRANCHES
5˝ø
55 CFM
MAIN BRANCH
6˝ø 110 CFM
ROUND DUCT RECTANGULAR DUCT MAXIMUM AIR FLOW
4" 2¼" OR 3¼" X10" 19 L/S(40 CFM)
5" 2¼" OR 3¼" X10" 31 L/S(65 CFM)
6" 3¼" OR 4" X10" 52 L/S(110 CFM)
NOTE: Example 4.4.1 uses imperial measures.
The same calculation applies to metric measures.
4.4.2 REGISTERS LOCATION AND AIR FLOWS DISTRIBUTION:
NOVOCLIMAT CHART FOR SIZE OF DUCT CONNECTED TO REGISTER VS. AIR FLOW
The registers location and the air flow distribution must be taken in account when performing ductwork installation. Refer to the Novoclimat
table below to plan the registers location.
REGISTER LOCATION FRESH AIR FLOWS EXHAUST AIR FLOWS
MINIMUM REQUIRED MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE MINIMUM REQUIRED MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE
KITCHEN – –0–
DINING ROOM 4.7 L/S(10 CFM) 11.8 L/S(25 CFM)– –
LIVING ROOM 4.7 L/S(10 CFM) 18.9 L/S(40 CFM)– –
OFFICE 4.7 L/S(10 CFM) 9.4 L/S(20 CFM)– –
RECREATION ROOM 4.7 L/S(10 CFM) 18.9 L/S(40 CFM)– –
MASTER BEDROOM 9.4 L/S(20 CFM) 9.4 L/S(20 CFM)– –
SECONDARY BEDROOM(S) 4.7 L/S(10 CFM) 9.4 L/S(20 CFM)– –
MAIN BATHROOM – – 23.6 L/S(50 CFM)–
SECONDARY BATHROOM(S) – – 14.2 L/S(30 CFM)–
LAUNDRY ROOM – –0–
WORKSHOP – –0–
NON-FINISHED BASEMENT 4.7 L/S(10 CFM) 18.9 L/S(40 CFM)– –

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4. INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
4.5 INSTALLING THE DUCTWORK AND THE REGISTERS
STALE AIR EXHAUST DUCTWORK:
• Install registers in areas where contaminants are produced: Bathrooms, laundry room, etc.
• Install registers 6 to 12 inches (152 to 305 mm) from the ceiling on an interior wall OR install them in the ceiling (the duct leading
to the register must never go through the attic).
• If a register is installed in the kitchen, it must have a washable filter and be located at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the range.
• If possible, measure the velocity of the air flowing through the registers. If the velocity is higher than 400 ft/min. (122 m/min), then
the register type is too small. Replace with a larger one.
FRESH AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTWORK:
• Install registers in every bedrooms, in living room and a minimum of one per level without bedroom nor living room.
• Install registers high on the walls with air flow directed towards the ceiling.The horizontal draft must be perceptible at 3 ft. (910 mm)
from register (The cooler air will then cross the upper part of the room and mix with room air before descending to occupant level.)
Never install a stale air exhaust register in a room where there is a combustion device, such as a gas furnace, a
gas water heater or a fireplace.
The ductwork is intended to be installed in compliance with all local and national codes that are applicable.
4.5.1 FULLY DUCTED SYSTEM (AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 3.1)
STALE AIR EXHAUST DUCTWORK:
Same as for Fully Ducted System, described on point 4.5.1 above)
FRESH AIR DISTRIBUTION:
4.5.2 SYSTEM COMBINED WITH AFURNACE (AS ILLUSTRATED IN SECTION 3.2)
When performing duct connection to the furnace, installation must be done in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards. Please refer to your local building code.
• Cut an opening into the furnace return duct not less than 10 feet (3.1 m) from the
furnace (A+B).
• Connect this opening to one end of the top section of a metal T coupling (the T will
be reversed, see shaded part in illustration at right).
• Connect the other end of the T coupling top section to the fresh air distribution port
of the HRV (see illustration at right)
NOTE: For this case, it is essential that the furnace blower runs when the unit is in
operation. Synchronize the furnace blower operation with the HRV operation
(see Section 6).
B
A
VJ0089 A+B= NOT LESS
THAN 10’ (3.1 M)
CAUTION
WARNING
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4. INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
4.6 CONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THE UNIT
Make sure the vapor barrier on the insulated ducts does not tear during installation to avoid condensation within
the ducts.
INSULATED FLEXIBLE DUCTS
NOTE: When using flexible ducts, the complete duct run must be accessible and kept as short as possible.
Use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible duct to the ports on the unit (exhaust to outside and fresh air from
outside).
Pull back the insulation to expose the flexible duct and place it over inner port ring.
Install good quality aluminum duct tape on flexible duct to prevent potential water leakage from duct.
Attach the flexible duct to the port using tie wrap.
Pull the insulation over the joint and tuck it between the inner and outer rings of the double collar.
Pull down the vapor barrier (shaded part in illustrations below) over the outer ring to cover it completely. Fasten in place the vapor
barrier using the port strap (included in unit parts bag). To do so, insert one collar pin through vapor barrier and first strap hole,
then insert the other collar pin through vapor barrier and center strap hole and close the loop by inserting the first collar pin in the
last strap hole.
Do not use screws to connect rigid ducts to the ports.
RIGID DUCTS
NOTE: Rigid ducts connected to the cold side of the unit must have a minimum insulation of R4.
To prevent potential water leakage from ducts, use good quality aluminum duct tape to connect the rigid ducts to the ports.
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COLLAR PIN
COLLAR PIN
CAUTION
CAUTION
Make sure that both balancing dampers are left in a fully
open position before connecting the ducts to Fresh air to
building port and Exhaust air from building port (as
shown in illustration at right).
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4. INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
4.7 INSTALLING THE EXTERIOR HOODS
Choose an appropriate location for installing the exterior
hoods:
• At a minimum distance of 6 feet (1.8 m) between the
hoods to avoid cross-contamination
• At a minimum distance of 18 inches (457 mm) from the
ground
VD0028
Make sure the intake hood is at least 6 feet (1.8 m)
away from any of the following:
• Dryer exhaust, high efficiency furnace vent,
central vacuum vent
• Gas meter exhaust, gas barbecue-grill
• Any exhaust from a combustion source
• Garbage bin and any other source of contamination
Refer to illustration at right for connecting the insulated duct
to the hoods. An “Anti-Gust Intake Hood” should be installed
in regions where a lot of snow is expected to fall.
EXHAUST
HOOD
INTAKE
HOOD
18”
(457 MM)
18”
(457 MM)
6” ø
(152 MM)
6’
(1.8 M)6’
(1.8 M)
18”
(457 MM)
OPTIONAL
DUCT LOCATION
TAPE AND DUCT TIE
CAULKING
4.8 CONNECTING THE DRAIN
WARNING
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Cut 2 sections of the plastic tube, minimum 12” long, and attach them to each inner drain
fitting, located under the unit.
Join both short sections to the “T” junction and main tube as shown, to prevent the unit from
drawing unpleasant odors from the drain source.
Run the tube to the floor drain or to an alternative drain pipe or pail.
IMPORTANT
If using a pail to collect water, locate the tube end approximately 1” from the top of the pail in
order to prevent water from being drawn back up into the unit.
VD0325A
12” minimum 12” minimum
TIE WRAP
VD0308A
± 1”