vanEE 90 H User manual

Installation Manual
03451 19/10/01
Ventilation Systems
BRONZE MODELS
90 H
190 H
®
VB0023

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1.0 TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.1 Air Distribution (Normal Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.2 Air Distribution (Defrost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.0 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.1 Fully Ducted System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.2 Exhaust Ducted System (Source Point Ventilation) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.3 Simplified (Volume Ventilation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3.0 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.1 Locating and Mounting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.2 Planning of the Ductwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.3 Calculating Duct Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.4 Installing Ductwork and Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3.5 Connecting Duct to the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.6 Installing Exterior Hoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.7 Connecting the drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.0 INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.1 Electrical Connection to Bronze Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.2 Electrical Connection to Optional Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.3 Electrical Connection to the furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.0 AIR FLOW BALANCING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
6.0 OVERALL VERIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.1 3-Position Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.2 Optional Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
7.0 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
8.0 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 TECHNICAL DATA
* In a cold region, setup EXTENDED DEFROST by removing jumper JU1F
on the circuit board.
STALE AIR
TO OUTSIDE
FRESH AIR
TO BUILDING
1.1 Air Distribution (Normal Operation)
FRESH AIR
FROM OUTSIDE
STALE AIR
FROM BUILDING
FILTERED AIR
TO BUILDING
1.2 Air Distribution (Defrost)
STALE AIR
FROM BUILDING
VF0022
VF0023
Outside Temperature Defrost Cycles Extended Defrost Cycles*
Defrosting (min.) Operation time (min.) Defrosting (min.) Operation time (min.)
Celsius (°C) Fahrenheit (°F)
between each defrost cycle between each defrost cycle
-5 23 6 32 10 30
-15 5 6 32 10 20
-30 -22 6 20 10 15
1.3 Dimensions
16 1/2"
(419 mm)
17 1/8" (435 mm)
30 1/4" (768 mm)
6" (152 mm)
VK0029

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2.0 TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
VH0002
VH0006
See 3.4.1
for details
See 3.4.2
for details
figure 1
figure 2
OR
figure 4
(Primarily for homes with radiant hot water or
electric baseboard heating. See figure 1.)
Moist, stale air is exhausted from the high
humidity areas in the home, such as
bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms.
Fresh air is supplied to bedrooms and principal
living areas. The use of bathroom fans and
range hood is suggested to exhaust stale air.
Homes with more than one level require at least
one exhaust register at the highest level.
2.1 Fully Ducted System
There are three (3) common installation methods.
2.2 Exhaust Ducted System (Source Point Ventilation)
(For homes with forced air heating. See
figure 2.)
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.The use of
bathroom fans and a range hood is
suggested to exhaust stale air.
Homes with more than one level require at least
one exhaust register at the highest level.
2.3 Simplified (Volume Ventilation)
NOTE: For this type of installation, it is not essential that the furnace blower
runs when the unit is in operation, but we recommend it.
(For homes with forced air heating. See figure 3 or 4.)
Fresh air and exhaust air flow through the furnace ducts which simplifies the
installation.The use of bathroom fans and a range hood is suggested to
exhaust stale air.
NOTE: For this installation type shown in figure 4, furnace blower must be
running when the unit is in operation.
See 3.4.3
for details
VH0032
figure 3
See 3.4.3
for details

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3.0 INSTALLATION
INSPECT THE CONTENTS 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 drain pan are all intact.
• If the unit was damaged during shipping, contact your local distributor.
(Claim must be made within 24 hours after delivery).
• Use checklist included with the unit to ensure that no parts are missing.
3.1 Locating and Mounting the Unit
Choose an appropriate location for the unit:
• Within a heated area of the house (10°C / 50°F or
more), usually the basement (in a furnace room, a
laundry room, etc).
• Away from living areas (dining room, living room,
bedroom), if possible.
• So as to provide easy access to the interior cabinet
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 figures 5 and 6).
VD0037
VD0038
figure 5
figure 6
CAUTION
Make sure the unit is level.
3.2 Planning of the Ductwork
a) Follow the instructions in section 3.3 below to determine the appropriate
duct diameters for your system.
b) Keep it simple. Plan for a minimum 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”(102 mm) Ø.
d) Do not ventilate crawl spaces or cold rooms. Do not attempt to recover
the exhaust air from a dryer or range hood. This would cause clogging
of the recovery core. Use sheet metal for the kitchen exhaust duct.
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.