Venmar HRV 2500 Manuel du propriétaire

ISBN 0-662-26591-2 Cat. no. M91-23/8-1998E Table of Contents Issued also in French under title: Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien des v

make the rooms feel cool if used to distribute ventilation air continuously.) Separate, additional ductwork may be needed to transfer stale air from t

If more air is required, adjust the grille openings at the supply register in the room (in some installations, you can adjust dampers in the ducts). K

Figure 4 Effects of air pressure on a house Although your HRV should have been balanced during installation, it is a good idea to have the system che

Operating Your HRV Once an HRV is installed, balanced, and functioning, its ongoing operation is relatively simple. By following these general guid

To ensure the removal of indoor pollutants and the supply of fresh outdoor air, an HRV should be operated on low speed continuously year-round, especi

Most HRVs feature an automatic defrost mode that activates when the temperature of the incoming fresh outdoor air is below -5°C. Some type of defrosti

and herbicides nearby, and keep your barbecue downwind. If you must temporarily generate pollutants near the HRV intake, turn the HRV off until the ac

Routine Maintenance If your HRV breaks down, hire a trained contractor to repair it (see Finding a Contractor to Service Your HRV). Do not avoid re

Figure 5 Example of location of filters in an HRV (Note: Other types of filters are used in some HRVs, and their location may vary) 2. Clear the e

drain. If the water does not flow freely, unblock the drain using a piece of thin wire. The tubing can be disconnected for cleaning. The condensate dr

Introduction The importance of ventilation in today’s more energy-efficient homes is universally recognized. Introduced as a requirement for airtig

Troubleshooting Guide. 7. Arrange for an annual servicing. Your HRV should undergo annual general servicing by a contractor who is accredited by the

HRV Maintenance Chart Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer, service your HRV according to the following schedule. If service or mainten

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Operating Problems and Solutions As with any appliance, problems can arise with your HRV, even if it is operated according to the manufacturer’s in

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The Need for Mechanical Ventilation Cleaning the Air in an R-2000 Home R-2000 Homes are built to be extremely airtight. This limits the uncontroll

Some Typical Household Pollutants You can eliminate or reduce certain sources of indoor air pollution by understanding where household pollutants com

How Much Ventilation Does Your Home Need? The capacity of a home’s ventilation system is usually based on the number of rooms in the house. HRV capac

low speed HRV ventilation rate should be 40 – 60 per cent of the high speed. According to the Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Standard,

The HRV System Components of an HRV System An HRV system generally consists of the following equipment: zinsulated ducts for incoming (fresh) and

(Note: All the parts shown here may not be found on all HRVs.) During the heating season, an HRV recovers heat from the outgoing, stale household a

Air Distribution There are two standard ways to distribute fresh air throughout the home—through ductwork installed specifically for the HRV (direct