Note Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Refer to www.LIFEBREATH.com for the latest product information. Attention Do not apply electrical power to the unit until after the completion of the installation (including installation of low voltage control wiring).
Simplified Installation (Return/Return Method) Installation Notes The HRV must be balanced. Unit should be balanced on high speed with the furnace blower on. It is mandatory that the furnace blower run continuously or HRV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower. The duct configuration may change depending on the ...
Partially Dedicated System Installation Notes The HRV must be balanced. Unit should be balanced on high speed with the furnace blower on. It is recommended that the furnace blower run continuously or HRV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower.
Fully Dedicated System Installation Notes The HRV must be balanced. When balancing, all external exhaust systems should be turned off (i.e. range hood, dryer exhaust, bathroom vents). All exhausting appliances should have their own make-up air, as this is not an intended use of the HRV system. The duct configuration may change depending on the ...
Hanging Straps - Installation Notes Use 4 screws and 4 washers (not provided) to attach the hanging straps to the floor joists. The washer must be wider than the eyelet of the grommet on the hanging strap. The hanging straps are designed to reduce the possibility of noise, resonance and harmonics. Step 3: Hook the bottom grommets of the Step 1: Insert the screws and washers straps through the “S”...
Drain Connection Installation Notes The HRV cabinet has pre-punched holes for the drain (see below). The HRV may produce some condensation during a defrost cycle. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or be taken away by a condensate pump. Insert the drain spout through the hole in the drain pan.
The Lifebreath Kitchen Grille (part# 99-10-002 6 in x 10 in) Removable Filter The Lifebreath Kitchen Grille includes a removable grease filter. Most building codes require that kitchen grilles are equipped with washable filters. The Lifebreath TechGrille The TechGrille is a round, fully adjustable grille, which provides quiet air distribution.
Grille Fittings Stack Head Elbow Quick Mount Fitting (part # 99-WF4 / 99WF6) Use this rough-in fitting before the drywall is installed. This (part # 99-QM6) fitting is ideal for running ducting through 2 x 4 (min.) Use this rough-in fitting before the drywall is studded walls.
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Lifebreath Weatherhood Fixed covered weatherhoods have a built-in bird screen with a 1/4 in (6 mm) mesh to prevent foreign objects from entering the ductwork. Installation Notes The inner and outer liners of the flexible insulated duct must be clamped to the sleeve of the weatherhoods (as close to the outside as possible) and the appropriate port on the HRV.
Dual Hood Part 99-190 With the Lifebreath Dual Hood, only one 6 in hole is required in the exterior wall to complete two connections: fresh air intake and stale air exhaust. Side View 25" 21.5" SideView of Hood and Backplate 8.25"...
Main Control Installation The Lifebreath Digital Control 99-DXPL02 is to be surface mounted onto a wall and the Lifebreath Ventilation Controls 99-BC02, 99-BC03 and 99-BC04 may either be installed onto a flush mounted electrical switch box or surface mounted onto a wall. Only one master control should be installed to a ventilation system (the face plate on this illustration may not be exactly the same as yours).
Mechanical Timers Installation 99-101 2 wire timers require a The Mechanical Timer is a 2 wire “dry jumper wire between contact” timer. A jumper wire must be ON and RED on the connected between 2 (ON) and 3 (RED). terminal block Connect the 2 Connect the 2 timer wires to ON and HI.
Installation and Operation of Wireless 20/40/60 Minute Timer: 99-DET02 The Timers may be installed onto a flush mounted electrical NOTE switch box or it may be surface mounted onto a wall. Multiple Timers may be installed in a ventilation system. To increase the range of a wireless Timer, a RX02 Repeater should be used.
The circuit board on this unit has adjustable DIP switches for the selection of speeds Hi1, Hi2 or Hi3. The factory setting is Hi3. Refer to the specification page found online at; www.lifebreath.com for the airflow rates on Hi1, Hi2 and Hi3. Note: Low speed is not adjustable. Description...
Variable Speed Controller to Adjust the Fan Speed - (RNC5-VS Models ONLY) Red Light Sequencing Self-Test The red light blinks 13 times to indicate a self-test; two seconds on, one second off. Normal Operating Mode The red light flashes to indicate normal operating mode; two seconds on, 9 seconds off. When adjusting fan speeds the red light is off.
Installation and Operation 20/40/60 Minute Timer: 99-DET01 Installation The 99-DET01 Timers are to be surface mounted onto a wall. Multiple Timers may be Status Yellow installed in a system. Once mounted, connect Yellow, Red, Green wires on side of 99- Lights DET01 to the terminal block on unit using 3 wire 20 gauge (min.) 100 ft length (max.).
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Dimensional Drawing for RNC5-TPD/TPF/VS Models Stale Fresh Stale Fresh Air To Air From Air From Air To Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) Outside Outside Inside Inside is recommended for servicing unit. All ducts use 5 in (125 mm) oval collars, Recirculating balancing dampers are located on all Defrost Damper...
Dimensional Drawing for 205 Model Fresh Stale Fresh Stale Air To Air To Air From Air From Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) is Inside Outside Inside Outside recommended for servicing unit. All ducts use 6 in (150 mm) oval collars, balancing Filter dampers are located on all collars.
Gauge Attachments When sampling an airflow, various attachments are available DUCT for use on a digital manometer. Consult with your Lifebreath distributor for available options such as a pitot tube, flow FLOW measuring station, and an airflow measuring probe. Pitot tube Figure B illustrates a digital manometer with a pitot tube attachment.
Balancing Preparation Prior to performing the air balancing procedure, perform the following steps: Seal the ductwork. Confirm the installation and proper operation of all the components of the HRV. Fully open the balancing dampers. Turn off all household exhaust devices (range hood, clothes dryer, bathroom fans). ...
Balancing the Airflow using the Door Ports Door balancing ports ( not on all models ) are designed to be used in the conjunction with a digital manometer to measure the stale and fresh airflows for balancing. Step 1: Prepare the airflow measuring device by Balancing Ports for the 155 Model connecting the hoses to the low and high pressure side of the gauge.
Airflow Reference Charts RNC5 TPD/TPF Models RNC5-TP D models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. NOTE: Door Port Balancing is NOT available for RNC5-VS models.
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Airflow Reference Charts RNC5 TPD/TPF Models Continued RNC5-TPD models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. 0.890 0.670 0.590...
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Airflow Reference Charts RNC155 Model 155 models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in the installation manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 is the factory setting (the highest high speed). Refer to the specification sheet for high speed airflows.
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Airflow Reference Charts RNC155 Model Continued 155 models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in the installation manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. NOTE: Hi 3 is the factory setting (the highest high speed). Refer to the specification sheet for high speed airflows.
Airflow Reference Charts RNC205 Model 205 models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer selectable High Speed Settings” in the installation manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 is the factory setting (the highest high speed). Refer to the specification sheet for high speed airflows.
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Airflow Reference Charts RNC205 Model Continued 205 models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in the installation manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 is the factory setting (the highest high speed). Refer to the specification sheet for high speed airflows.
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Poor airflows 1/4 in (6 mm) mesh on outside Clean exterior hoods or vents hood is plugged Remove and clean filter Filters plugged Remove and clean core Core obstructed Check and open grilles ...