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Hearth and Home Technologies Heat Recovery Ventilator HRV200PLUS manual

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  • Page 1

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 1 CAUTION: Do not expose the appliance to the elements (such as rain, etc.). IMPORT ANT! Before installation, the inst aller must give careful consider- ation to how this HRV200PLUS system will operate if con- nected to any other piece of mechanical air movement equip- ment, i.e. a forced air furnace or air handler , operating [...]

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    2 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS The Heatilator Home Products Heat Recovery V entilator 200 Plus (HRV200PLUS) works as a power ventilator for the Fresh Air Firep laces (F AF) from Heatilator and Heat-N-Glo, and is designed to provide fresh air into a building while exhausting an equal amount of st ale air . This balanc[...]

  • Page 3

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 3 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS C. ENGINEERING DA T A Efficient, Patented Aluminum Core The cross-flow heat recovery core transfers heat between the intake and exhaust airstreams. The core removes easily for cleanin g or service. Diagnostic LED A diagnostic LED mounted on the side of the HRV200PLUS cabinet indicates no[...]

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    4 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Appliance Dimensions e c n a m r o f r e P S U L P 0 0 2 V R H D E I F I T R E C I V H y r e v o c e R e r u t a r e p m e T m u m i x a M% 0 7 s s e n e v i t c e f f E e l b i s n e S ) M 9 3 4 C A S C ( ) s / L 0 7 ( m f c 9 4 1 @ % 0 6 y c n e i c i f f E e l b i s n e S ) C ° 0 ( [...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 5 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS D. DEFROST OPTIONS The HRV200PLUS performs as a whole house heat recovery ventilator during Fresh Air Fireplace operation and continuous ventilati on operation. When the Fresh Air Fireplace is in use, the HRV core temperature is elevated with no chance of frost or ice build-up at any tim[...]

  • Page 6

    6 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Room Air Defrost a. When the HR V200PLUS system is installed in climates that normally have more than five days a year with an out side temperature below 25°F , Room Air Defrost is the recommended defrost method for two reasons: 1) Unanticipated fireplace ignition due to the HRV200P[...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 7 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS E. INST ALLA TION DIAGRAMS Note: Minimum and maximum clearances must be maintained at all times. Illustrations throughout these instructions reflect typical installations and are for design purposes only . Actual inst allation may vary slightly due to individual design preferences. The i[...]

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    8 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS X b. Fresh Air  Fresh air supplied to main living areas of the home (bedroom, family room).  S tale air drawn from furnace return.  HRV must be balanced. 2. Partially Dedicated Installation a. Exhaust Air  S tale air drawn from key areas of the home (bathroom, kitchen, laund[...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 9 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS x 3. Fully Dedicated Inst allation  S tale air drawn from key areas of the home (bathroom, kitchen, laundry).  Fresh air supplied to main living areas.  HRV must be balanced.[...]

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    10 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Location The HRV200PLUS must be located in a heated sp ace where it will be possible to conveniently service the ventilator . T ypically th e HRV200PLUS would be located in the mechanical room or an area close to the outside wall where the weather hoods will be mounted. If a basemen[...]

  • Page 11

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 11 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS G . VENT AND DUCT INST ALLA TION The HRV200PLUS (HRV) not only serves as the fresh air ventilator for the home, but is also the power venting device for the Fre sh Air Fireplace (F AF). The conduits from the F AF to the HRV and from the HRV to the exhaust termination remove both stale a[...]

  • Page 12

    12 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS b. Inst all Fresh Air Supply Ducting The inner and outer liners of the insulated duct must be clamped to the sleeve of the weatherhood as close to the outside as possible and to the plastic inlet port on the HRV200PLUS. It is very important that the fresh air intake line be given speci[...]

  • Page 13

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 13 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Note: When using the existing furnace duct work for air distribu- tion, the furnace blower must be set to run continuously or inter- locked with the HRV200PLUS. The interlock may be easily achieved using the Furnace Interface Relay terminals on the HRV200PLUS control board. These termin[...]

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    14 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS b. Att aching the CoolV ent to the Fresh Air Fireplace Flue Collar 1) Secure a CoolV ent appliance connector to the CoolVent insulated flexible pipe per the manufacturer s instructions. 2) Apply a generous bead (1/2 inch) of RTV high temperature silicone to the flue collar [...]

  • Page 15

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 15 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 4. HRV Exhaust - S t ale air/combustion products from the HRV to the Flue Exhaust Duct Materials: CoolV ent Flexible Pipe - Zero Clearance to Combustible Materials Horizontal T erminations: CoolV ent T ermination Cap V ertical T erminations: CoolV ent Universal Adapter B-V ent [...]

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    16 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 5. St ale Air from the Living Area to the HRV (Alternate Exhaust) Duct Materials: Alternate Exhaust Damper Assembly Air Duct - flexible or rigid, insulation optional Alternate Exhaust Port The alternate exhaust port is used to draw air from the points in the house where the worst air q[...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 17 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 6 - T ypical Horizontal T ermination Figure 5 Horizontal T ermination[...]

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    18 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 7 - T ermination Cap Locations 2. Horizont al T ermination Locations (flue exhaust and fresh air inlets) Figure 8 - Alcove Clearances 9 - Electrical Service Clearances[...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 19 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Dimension Descriptions A Clearance above the ground, a veranda, porch, deck or balcony - 12 inches (30 cm) minimum. * B Clearance to window or door that may be opened  10,000 BTUs or less, 6 inches (15 cm) minimum; 10,000-50,000 BTUs, 9 inches ( 23 cm) minimum; over 50,000 BTUs, 12 i[...]

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    20 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS f. T ypical Vertical T ermination (see Figure 10)  At least 10 (3m) from the ventilation air intake.  At least 18 (457mm) above the roof line or above the depth of expected snow accumulation.  At least 3 (1m) away from the corner of the building.  Not near a gas me[...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 21 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 1 1 T ypical V ertical T ermination[...]

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    22 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Chase/T ermination Inst allation Figure 12 and T able 1 specify minimum vent heights for various pitched roofs. These vent heights are necessary for safety and do not ensure draft-free operation. Trees, buildings, adjoining roof lines, adverse conditions, etc. may create a need for [...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 23 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Firestop Sp acer/V ent Installation Following code requirements, frame an opening and inst all a firestop spacer whenever the vent penetrates a ceiling, wall or floor area, as shown in Figure13. Frame the opening with the same sized lumber as used in the ceiling/floor joist. DO NO[...]

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    24 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS I. SELECTING BLOWER SPEEDS The HRV200PLUS versatile design allows flexibility for a variety of installations by providing one high blower speed option an d three low blower speed options: H i gh Sp ee ds 224 219 209 194 174 Med 155 155 145 120 89 Me d Low 127 119 105 91 64 Low 98 85[...]

  • Page 25

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 25 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Air Flow Balancing J. BALANCING 1. Balancing Collar Instructions Figure 14 WARNING! Risk of carbon monoxide! Negative air pressure may cause back drafting of gas appliances. Proper balanc- ing of the HRV is required. It is necessary to have balanced air flows in an HRV200PLUS. The vo[...]

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    26 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Pitot T ube Balancing Procedure (see Figure 16) The following is a method of field balancing an HRV200PLUS using a pitot tube, advantageous in situations when flow stations are not inst alled in the duct work. The procedure should be performed with the HRV200PLUS on high speed. The [...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 27 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 16 - Pitot T ube Balancing[...]

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    28 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Flow S tation Balancing Procedure (see Figure 17) The following is a method of field balancing an HRV using a flow station. The procedure should be performed with the HRV200PLUS on high speed. The first step is to operate all m echanical systems on high speed, which have an influenc[...]

  • Page 29

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 29 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS K. OPERA TING MODES The operating mode of the HRV200PLUS is determined by the st atus of the control inputs: 1. Fireplace Control Input Group Connector P9 LO, HI, 12V , COM, C1, C2, R2, R1 2. Thermostat Control Inputs Connector P6 TCOM, TST A T 3. V entilation Control Input Group Connec[...]

  • Page 30

    30 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 2) T ermination a) When the 12VDC signal is removed from the HI input terminal, R1 terminals is immediately de-energized shutting down fireplace operation. b) The blower motor remains on high speed for 20 seconds. c) The C2 terminal is de-energized extinguishing the electric embe[...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 31 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 9 P r o t c e n n o C  s l a n i m r e T l o r t n o C e c a l p e r i F t u p n I n o i t c n u F 1 R . s s e c o r p n o i t i n g i e c a l p e r i f e h t e t a i t i n i o t t u p t u O t c a t n o C y r D : e t o N C D V 2 1 a s d n e s 1 R : s n o i t a c i l p p A s u l P 0 0[...]

  • Page 32

    32 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 5. V entilation Operating Modes  Connector P1 a. OFF Mode The HRV is idle until an input is sensed. This is the normal st andby state when the HRV Plus is powered but not receiving any command inputs. b. Low Speed V entilation Mode Low S peed V entilation Mode is activated whe[...]

  • Page 33

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 33 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS t u p n I n o i t c n u F C N Fs t c a t n o C y r D - l a n i m r e T d e s o l C y l l a m r o N M O C Fs t c a t n o C y r D  l a n i m r e T n o m m o C O N Fs t c a t n o C y r D  l a n i m r e T n e p O y l l a m r o N 7. Furnace Interface Operating Modes  Connector P3[...]

  • Page 34

    34 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS L. WIRING 1. Fireplace Control Wiring (Caliber NXT Plus/6100 Plus) Figure 18 Caliber NXT Plus or 6100 Plus & HRV W ired T ogether Æ Æ[...]

  • Page 35

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 35 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Fireplace Control Wiring (Novus Plus/6000 Plus) Figure 19 - Novus Plus Control Wiring Figure 20 - 6000 Plus Control Wiring Æ Æ Æ[...]

  • Page 36

    36 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 21 Thermost at Control Wiring (For integrated use with the central furnace and thermostat.) 3. HV AC System Thermostat Control Wiring (use to interface HRV200PLUS with the central HV AC system)[...]

  • Page 37

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 37 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 22 V entilation Control W iring 4. V entilation Control W iring (Controls may vary .)[...]

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    38 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Furnace Interface Wiring Figure 23 - Furnace Interface Wiring Note: HRV board has a built-in isolation relay to ensure thermostat comp atibility .[...]

  • Page 39

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 39 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Blockage of weather hoods may cause a pressure imbalance within the house. Severe blockage will cause intermittent operation of the Fresh Air Fireplace! M. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Proper maintenance is critical to the proper operation of the HRV200PLUS. The following schedule [...]

  • Page 40

    40 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Annual Maintenance a. Inspect and Clean Drain (condensate) Lines (if required) Inspect the drain line, drain spout and P-trap for blockage, mold or kinks. Flush with warm soapy water . Replace if worn, bent or if you are unable to clean. b. Inspect and Clean Duct Work (if required) [...]

  • Page 41

    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 41 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS N. LED DIAGNOSTICS The HRV200PLUS comes equipped with a diagnostic LED mounted in the right side of the cabinet just below the power cord. This LE D indicates the state of the HRV - both normal operating modes as well as abnormal fault conditions. The LED response codes are summarized i[...]

  • Page 42

    42 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS O. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE[...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 43 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS x Æ[...]

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    44 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS x[...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 45 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 9HQW L O DW L RQ &RQW U RO V 3L W RW  7XEH +5 9 3O XV$FF HVVRU  . LW V 9HQ W L QJ $FFHVVR U L HV * U L O O HV  * U HDVH ) L O W HU V  :HDW K HU KR RG V )O RZ 6W D W L RQ P . ACCESSORIES Inst alling Remote Controls Optional wall-mounte[...]

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    46 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Q. REPLACEMENT PARTS[...]

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    02/04 4034-102 Rev F 47 HRV200PLUS INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS INDEX A Accessories 45 Adjustable Grilles 13 Air Filters 3 Air Flow Balancing 25 Air Flows 1 Air Handler 1 Air Supply 1 1 Warmside 12 Alcove Clearances 18 Alternate Exhaust 16 Alternate Exhaust Port 16 Aluminum Core 3 Annual Maintenance 40 Automatic Defrost System 3 B Back Drafting 1 Ba[...]

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    48 4034-102 Rev F 02/04 HR V200PLUS GAS APPLIANCE LIMITED WARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies Inc. (HHT) extends the following warranty for Heatilator Home Product s® Heat Recovery V entilator Plus (HRV200PLUS) product s installed in homes in the United S tates of America and Canada. Dealers and employees of HHT have no authority to mak[...]