Aprilaire 8100 Installation Instructions Manual

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 preven ...

EnergyMax Transfer 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 62.2-2010* wit ...

CEILING MOUNTING HOLES ON / OFF SWITCH WALL MOUNTING HOLES WALL MOUNTING HOLES RETURN STALE AIR SUPPLY FRESH AIR EXTERNAL CONTROL WIRING ACCESS 6" ROUND COLLARS 12-3/4" 6" ROUND COLLARS 2" 2" Figure 3 – Dimensions and Location Considerations 90-1743 LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS 1. Install ...

bracket is pre-drilled for fastening to standard 16” O.C. or 24” O.C. stud spacing. Remove the access panel, EnergyMax Transfer Core, and air filters for installation. 1.  Remove the access panel, EnergyMax Transfer Core and filters. (See Figure 4.) 2. For Stud Wall: Fasten the ...

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 Transfer Core, and air filters for installation. CAUTION: Do not mount the ERV to ceiling I-beam wood trusses. 1.  Remove the ac ...

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 has been balanced. • A sound absorber at least 6 ft. long, co ...

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 as the kitchen. • To keep the core free of grease, the ERV duct work must not ...

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 snow line or a minimum of 18” above ground level, whichever is greater. (See Figure 1 ...

5 FT. MIN. 2-1/2 FT 2-1/2 FT PRESSURE GAUGES STALE AIR FROM HOUSE FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE FRESH AIR TO HOUSE STALE 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 the return a ...

Operation With Home Comfort Control™ (Figure 20) Operation With 8120 Ventilation Controller or Third-Party Control (Figure 20) The Energy Recovery Ventilator 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 the Aprilaire ...