Venmar AVS HRV EKO 1.5 User manual

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Venmar AVS HRV EKO 1.5
Part no. 43901
80 to 157 CFM (0.4 in. w.g.) 53 to 106 CFM (0.4 in. w.g.)
66 to 132 CFM (0.4 in. w.g.) 40 to 80 CFM (0.4 in. w.g.)
Requirements and Standards
 Complies with the UL 1812 requirements regulating the
installation of Heat Recovery Ventilators
 Complies with the CSA C22.2 no. 113 Standard applicable
to ventilators
 Complies with CSA C444 requirements regulating the
installation of Heat Recovery Ventilators
 Technical data was obtained from published results of tests
relating to CSA C439 Standards
 HVI certified and ENERGY STAR® qualified
HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR
DISCOVER THE NEW GENERATION OF
VENMAR AIR EXCHANGERS: ULTRA-EFFICIENT
AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY
The AVS HRV EKO 1.5 has been designed to be one of the
most eco-friendly HRV air exchangers on the market. Its
innovative design incorporates extremely high performance
ECM* motors, which enable EKO to significantly lower energy
costs without affecting its performance. Additional energy
efficiency is found through its advanced heat recovery core,
which can retain up to 80% of home’s heating. EKO
surpasses energy-saving standards while providing effective
heat recovery, ventilation and quiet operation. All aspects
have been designed to facilitate balancing of air flow and
simplify uses and installation.
 High performance ECM* motors
 Faster and easier installation of insulated flexible ducts
with practical straps
 Integrated balancing dampers
 Integrated electronic board on motors
 Homeshield™ defrosting system
 Heat recovery core with superior capacity
 Optimized drainage system
 ENERGY STAR® qualified
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
The AVS HRV EKO 1.5 high output ECM* motors are
permanently lubricated. The electronic circuit board eliminates
electromechanical parts, reducing repair time to a minimum.
WARRANTY
The AVS HRV EKO 1.5 unit is protected by a complete 5-year
warranty on all parts. The heat recovery core is covered by a
limited lifetime warranty, with the original proof of purchase.
*Electronically Commutated Motor.
VF0046
Controls
 This unit is very simple to operate. Once it is installed,
press on its push button, located under the unit, to activate
it. Press once for low speed, once again for high speed, and
once more to stop it
 The following main controls are available:
- Altitude programmable digital control
with Smart mode no. 40440
- Deco-Touch digital control no. 40395
 Also, one to 5 of the following optional controls can be
added:
- 20/40/60-min. Push-Button Timer no. 03364
- 60-min. Mechanical Timer no. 00910
Homeshield™ Defrosting System
The AVS HRV EKO 1.5 uses a unique defrosting method. No
negative pressure is created by air exhausted to the outside,
as the air is recirculated into the house, helping to prevent
any backdraft.
Heat Recovery Core
Dimensions: 10” x 10” x 14.25” (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm x 36.2 cm)
Exchange surface: 110 ft² (10.2 m²)
Weight: 7.36 lb (3.3 kg)
Material: Polypropylene
Type: Cross Flow
Warranty: Limited lifetime
STALE AIR
FROM BUILDING
FILTERED AIR
TO BUILDING
OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE
DEFROST CYCLE
DEFROSTING MIN./
OPERATING MIN.
ºC ºF
WARMER
THAN -5
WARMER
THAN 23
NO
DEFROST
-5 TO -27 23 TO -17 7/25
-27
& LESS
-17
& LESS 10/22
Options
 Complete line of registers and diffusers
 Electric duct heater
VB0122

Dimensions and Service Clearances: Venmar AVS HRV EKO 1.5
24 9/16”
(624 mm)
22 ½”
(572 mm)
14 1/16”
(358 mm)
14 15/16”
(380 mm)
18 ¼”
(464 mm)
2 ¹/16”
(53 mm)
23 9/16”
(599 mm)
3 13/16”
(97 mm)
7 7/16”
(189 mm)
VK0066A
NOTE: Every port fits 6” round duct.
Ventilation Performance
Specifications and Ratings
NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
1: EXHAUST AIR TO OUTSIDE
2: FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE
3: EXHAUST AIR FROM BUILDING
4: FRESH AIR TO BUILDING
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4
2
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EXT.STATIC
PRESSURE
NET SUPPLY
AIR FLOW
GROSS AIR FLOW
SUPPLY EXHAUST
PA IN. W.G.L/SCFM M³/HL/SCFM M³/HL/SCFM M³/H
25 0.1 89 189 320 89 190 320 87 185 313
50 0.2 83 177 299 84 179 302 83 177 299
75 0.3 79 167 284 79 169 284 79 167 284
100 0.4 74 156 266 74 158 266 73 155 263
125 0.5 69 147 248 69 148 248 68 146 245
150 0.6 64 136 230 64 137 230 63 133 227
175 0.7 59 126 212 60 127 216 58 123 209
200 0.8 54 115 194 54 116 194 51 108 184
225 0.9 47 110 169 47 101 169 45 96 162
250 1.0 40 86 144 41 87 148 38 80 137
275 1.1 35 74 126 35 75 126 31 65 112
SUPPLY
TEMPERATURE
NET
AIR FLOW
POWER
CONSUMED
WATTS
SENSIBLE
RECOVERY
EFFICIENCY
APPARENT
SENSIBLE
EFFECTIVENESS
LATENT/RECOVERY
MOISTURE
TRANSFER
ºC ºF L/S CFM
HEATING
0 32 23 49 24 75 83 0.01
0 32 30 64 26 74 80 0.01
0 32 38 81 32 73 78 0.01
0 32 57 122 54 67 72 0.01
-25 -13 29 61 40 64 89 0.02
Energy Performance
POWER
CORD 3’
VG0083A
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
GROSS AIR FLOW
CFM (L/S= CFM X 0.4719) (M³/H= L/SX3.6)
EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE
IN. W.G. (PA= NX248.36)
3
421
SPEED RANGE* 1: 80 TO 157 CFM
SPEED RANGE* 2: 66 TO 132 CFM
SPEED RANGE* 3: 53TO 106 CFM
SPEED RANGE* 4: 40 TO 80 CFM
SUPPLY (CFM)
EXHAUST (CFM)
 Model: AVS HRV EKO 1.5
 Part number: 43901
Total assembled weight (including
polypropylene core): 52.4 lb (23.8 kg)
 Oval shaped ports; fit 6” round ducts
 Drains:1/2” (1.2 cm) fittings with
10 ft (3 m) PVC drain
 Core filters: 2 washable Merv 9
9.2” x 14.25” x 3.8”
(23.4 cm x 36.2 cm x 9.6 cm)
 Housing: Pre-painted steel
 Insulation: Expanded polystyrene
 Mounting: Suspension by chains and springs
 Supply & Exhaust blower motors:
2 ECM motors
- Protection type: Thermally protected
- Insulation class: B
 Speed control on unit:
- Low and high speed.
- Other modes available with Altitude or
Deco-Touch main control.
 Heat recovery core:
- Heat exchange surface area:
110 ft² (10.2 m²)
- Type: Cross flow
- Material: Polypropylene
 Unit electrical characteristics:
Volts Frequency Amperes Watts
120 60 Hz 1.3 98
*AT0.4 IN. W.G.
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