Aprilaire 8100 Manuals

Model 8100 Energy Recovery Ventilator Installation Instructions READ AND SAVE 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 to prevent condensation from forming on the duct work. WARNING 1. Risk of property damage, injury or death. Installation, service, and maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician. 2. 120 Volts may cause serious injury from electric shock. Disconnect electrical power before starting installation or servicing. Leave power disconnected until installation/service is completed. 3. The unit must be mounted in an upright position. Do not mount the unit with the access door facing down. 4. Sharp edges may cause serious injury from cuts. Use care when cutting plenum openings and handling duct work. 5. Inhalation of toxic gases or fumes can be harmful. The fresh air intake must be mounted in a location removed from sources of dangerous toxic gases. All ducting must be separate from other household exhaust systems. 6. Insufficient combustion air may cause toxic conditions. The unit must not exhaust air from an enclosed room with combustion appliances. 7. Excess negative or positive pressure may cause health problems or structural damage. The airflow must be balanced after installation. 8. Dropping may cause personal injury or equipment damage. Handle with care and follow installation instructions. Safety Instructions Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpacking and Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Location Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mechanical Installation Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ceiling Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ducting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Balancing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Balancing Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 System Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Constant On Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operation with Home Comfort Control™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operation with 8120 Ventilation Controller or Third-Party Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OWNER’S MANUAL Includes Safety, Operating and Maintenance Instructions ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS ® MODEL 8100

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OWNER’S MANUAL Includes Safety, Operating and Maintenance Instructions MODEL 8100

PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE HOMEOWNER Thank you for your purchase of the Aprilaire® Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV). Your ERV is designed to remove indoor air pollution and provide fresh air to the home. There is increasing evidence that the air in our homes is more polluted than once thought. Research indicates that people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, potentially breathing polluted, stale recirculated air. This poses a health risk, and while the levels of pollutants from individual sources may not pose a significant risk to health by themselves, most homes have multiple sources of pollutants, which can have an accumulative affect. Your ERV will work to provide a supply of fresh air to your home and remove indoor air pollution. ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATION The Aprilaire Energy Recovery Ventilator with the EnergyMax transfer core uses the indoor conditioned air to pre-heat or pre-cool the incoming fresh air, depending on the season. During the winter season, the cross-flow design of the EnergyMax transfer core allows the incoming fresh air to be pre-heated by the warm, stale air being exhausted, reducing the energy required by the heating system to warm the incoming fresh air. This same process removes heat and moisture from the incoming air during the summer. The ERV provides a year-round comfortable and healthy environment for your entire home with minimal maintenance requirements and trouble-free, quiet operation. Model 8100 Energy Recovery Ventilator Owner’s Manual Installed by:__________________________________ Installer Phone:________________________ Date Installed:________________ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Energy Recovery Ventilator has an on/off switch which enables continuous operation. When the on/off switch on the ERV is turned to on, your home will receive a constant supply of fresh air. The ERV operation can also be controlled with the Aprilaire Home Comfort Control™ or the 8120 Ventilation Control, allowing ventilation to occur on a schedule. Consult your installing contractor for more information about the Aprilaire Home Comfort Control™.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OWNER’S MANUAL Includes Safety, Operating and Maintenance Instructions MODEL 8100