Partially Dedicated System - Lifebreath AIRIA MAX Serie Guide D'installation

Partially Dedicated System

Installation Notes
The HRV must be balanced.
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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. Refer to building code.
The duct configuration may change depending on the

HRV model.
A backdraft damper is recommended in the exhaust air

duct to prevent outdoor air from entering the unit.
The airflow must be confirmed on site using the

balancing procedures found in this guide.
Spring-Loaded Backdraft Damper (Recommended)
Install the Backdraft Damper with the leaf hinge vertical. The damper is installed on the "Stale Air
to Outside Collar"
EXHAUST AIR from various parts of
home. i.e. bathrooms (if required),
kitchens (if required)
Outdoors
Attention/Warning
Applications such as greenhouses, atriums, swimming pools, saunas, etc. have unique ventilation requirements

which should be addressed with an isolated ventilation system.
Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only. 6 ft (2 m) minimum separation is recommended with 18

in (460 mm) above ground.
Check local codes/authority having jurisdiction for acceptance.
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Backdraft dampers are recommended for the stale air to outside air duct. This damper prevents outdoor air from
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entering the HRV during the operation of the furnace/air handler while the HRV is in standby, off, or recirculating.
Dampers for
balancing
airflows
Backdraft Damper
Leaf Hinge
Installed Vertically
(Recommended)
3 ft min.
recommended
RETURN AIR
Cool Air
Return
Forced Air
Furnace
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