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  • Page 1

    Model 8100 Energy Recovery V entilator Installation Instructions READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION 1. Read all instructions before beginning installation. 2. The installation must conform to all applicable codes. 3. The fresh air duct from outside and to the house and the stale air duct from the unit to the outside must be fully insulated t[...]

  • Page 2

    SPECIFICA TIONS Dimensions Unit – 37-7/16” W x 12-3/4” D x 20-9/16” H EnergyMax T ransfer Core – 12-1/8” x 12-1/8” x 10-3/4” Weight 75 lbs. Performance 77% Apparent Sensible Effectiveness (ASE) At rated ventilation capacity with 72°F indoor temperature and 32°F outdoor temperature. Capacity Maximum home size per ASHRAE Standard 62[...]

  • Page 3

    SERVICE CLEARANCE 12" 12" 36" 37-7/16" 20-9/16" CEILING MOUNTING HOLES CEILING MOUNTING HOLES ON / OFF SWITCH W ALL MOUNTING HOLES W ALL MOUNTING HOLES RETURN ST ALE AIR SUPP LY FRESH AIR EXTERNAL CONTROL WIRING ACCESS 6" ROUND COLLARS 12-3/4" 6" ROUND COLLARS 2" 2" FIGURE 3 – Dimensions and Locat[...]

  • Page 4

    The unit can be mounted on a concrete wall or on a stud wall. The mounting bracket is pre-drilled for fastening to standard 16” O.C. or 24” O.C. stud spacing. Remove the access panel, EnergyMax T ransfer Core, and air filters for installation. 1. Remove the access panel, EnergyMax T ransfer Core and filters. (See Figure 4 .) 2. For Stud W all: [...]

  • Page 5

    MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION (CONTINUED) CEILING MOUNT The unit can be mounted on ceiling joists. The mounting bracket is pre-drilled for fastening to standard 16” O.C. or 24” O.C. ceiling joists. Remove the access panel, EnergyMax T ransfer Core, and air filters for installation. CAUTION: Do not mount the ERV to ceiling I-beam wood trusses. 1. Re[...]

  • Page 6

    MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION (CONTINUED) DUCTING DUCT WORK SPECIFICATIONS •  Plan ontemporarily installing two airflow measuring devices. The systemwill have to be balanced( BALANCING THE SYSTEM SECTION ), after all duct work has been installed. The measuring devices are removed after the system [...]

  • Page 7

    MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION (CONTINUED) DUCTING (CONTINUED) RETURN: FROM LIVING SPACE TO ERV •  Stale airfrom the house should beexhausted from one exhaustgrille centrally located, such asa hallway .For multi-floor homes,the exhaust grille should be located on the same floor[...]

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    MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION (CONTINUED) BALANCING THE SYSTEM DUCTING (CONTINUED) EQUIPMENT REQUIRED •  The intakeand exhaust hoods must belocated at least 10ft.  apart to avoid cross contamination. (See Figure 18 .) •  Intake andexhaust hoods should be abovethe exposed sno[...]

  • Page 9

    5 FT . MIN. 5 FT . MIN. 2-1/2 FT 2-1/2 FT PRESSURE GAUGES ST ALE AIR FROM HOUSE FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE FRESH AIR TO HOUSE ST ALE AIR TO OUTSIDE AIR FLOW MEASURING DEVICE #5158 AIR FLOW MEASURING DEVICE #5158 DAMPER DAMPER FIGURE 19 – Set-up for Balancing Airflow 90-1746 BALANCING THE SYSTEM (CONTINUED) BALANCING AIRFLOW 1. Drill a 7/8” hole in [...]

  • Page 10

    SYSTEM ST ART -UP CONSTANT ON OPERATION OPERATION WITH HOME COMFORT CONTROL ™ (FIGURE 20) OPERATION WITH 8120 VENTILATION CONTROLLER OR THIRD-PARTY CONTROL (FIGURE 20) The Energy Recovery V entilator has an on/off switch which enables the unit to be constantly on. There is also wiring access and wire leads available in the unit for connection to [...]

  • Page 11

    SYSTEM ST ART -UP (CONTINUED) T able 2 – V entilation Air Requirements, CFM Home Size (ft 2 ) Number of Bedrooms < 2 2 - 3 4 - 5 6 - 7 > 7 ≤ 1500 30 45 60 75 90 1501 – 3000 45 60 75 90 105 3001 – 4500 60 75 90 105 120 4501 – 6000 75 90 105 120 135 6001 – 7500 90 105 120 135 150 > 7500 105 120 135 150 165 T able 3 – Cycle T im[...]

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    P.O.Box1467•Madison,WI53701-1467•Phone:800/334-6011 •Fax:608/257-4357• www.aprilairepartners.com 10009736 1.12 B2701202A Printed in U.S.A. © 2012 Aprilaire – A division of Research Products Corporation TROUBLESHOOTING T echnical Support is available Monday through Friday , 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST[...]