Fully Dedicated System - Airia LIFEBREATH ERV Serie Guide D'installation

Fully Dedicated System

Installation Notes
The ERV 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 ERV system.
The duct configuration may change depending on the

HRV model.
The airflow must be confirmed on site using the balancing

procedures found in this guide.
Spring-Loaded Backdraft Damper (Recommended)
There is a location for an optional Backdraft Damper with the leaf hinge vertical. The damper is
installed on the "Stale Air to Outside Collar"
Stale Air to
Outside
Fresh Air
from Outside
Attention
 Refer to the model Dimensional Drawings, located on page 16 for the actual locations of the; Fresh Air to
Inside, Fresh Air form Outside, Stale Air from Inside, and Stale Air to Outside port locations.
Weatherhood arrangement is for drawing purposes only. 6 ft (2 m) minimum separation is recommended, unless

dual hood is installed, also to be installed with 18 in (460 mm) above ground.
 Check local codes/authority having jurisdiction for acceptance.
Stale Air from various
areas of the home
(bathrooms, kitchen)
Dampers for balancing air flows,
if not in collars of unit
Fresh air to house -main
living areas, bedrooms,
livingroom, recreation
room, etc.
Install backdraft damper
to ERV collar with leaf
hinge vertical
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