Typical Installations; Ully Ducted System; Xhaust Ducted System; Source Point Ventilation - Venmar AVS ERV DUO 1.5 Mode D'emploi

2. TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

NOTE: Installation may vary according to the model number and the position (normal or reverse) in wich the unit is installed.
There are three common installation methods.
2.1 F

ULLY DUCTED SYSTEM

(Primarily for homes
with radiant hot water
or electric baseboard
heating. See illustration
at right.)
Moist, stale air is
exhausted from the
high humidity areas
in the home, such as
bathrooms, kitchen and
laundry room.
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Fresh air is supplied to
bedrooms and principal living areas.
If required, bathroom fans and a range hood may be used to better
exhaust stale air.
Homes with more than one level require at least one exhaust
register at the highest level.
2.3 S (
IMPLIFIED VOLUME VENTILATION
(For homes with forced air heating. See illustration at right.)
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 type of installation, the furnace blower must be running when the unit is in
operation.

3. INSTALLATION

When applicable local regulations comprise more restrictive installation and/or certification requirements, the
aforementioned requirements prevail on those of this document and the installer agrees to conform to these at
his own expenses.
When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves
3.1 I

NSPECT THE CONTENT 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, recovery module, insulation, dampers are all intact.
• If the unit was damaged during shipping, contact your local distributor. (Claim must be made within 24 hours after delivery.)
NOTE: Prior to install the unit, remove its shipping bracket by unscrewing its wing nut and loosing
its both retaining screws.
See 3.5.1
for details
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WARNING
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WARNING
2.2 E

XHAUST DUCTED SYSTEM

(For homes with
forced air heating. See
illustration at right.)
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. If
required, bathroom fans and a range hood may be used to better
exhaust stale air.
Homes with more than one level require at least one exhaust
register at the highest level.
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.
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SOURCE POINT VENTILATION

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See 3.5.2
for details
See 3.5.3
for details
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