aldes H/E280 User Manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
RESIDENTIAL
HEAT & ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATORS
FOR MODELS:
H/E95 • H/E110 • H120 • H/E150 • H/E190 • H/E280
Meets Standards:
C22.2 no 113 and UL 1812
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aldes H/E280 Specifications

General

Airflow	280 m3/h
Power	28 W
Voltage	230 V
Application	Residential ventilation
Sound Level	32 dB(A)
Noise level	32 dB(A)
Frequency	50 Hz

Summary

III. PRECAUTIONS & GUIDELINES

General Safety Warnings

Critical safety warnings against servicing, cautions on system compatibility, and general risks.

Fully Ducted System Configuration

Air Exchanger Placement and Ducting

Locating the Air Exchanger

Provides guidelines for optimal placement of the HRV/ERV unit to ensure system efficiency.

Vent Hood Locations

Exhaust & Supply Grille/Register Placement

Locating Exhaust Air Grilles/Registers

Guides on placing exhaust air grilles in high-humidity areas, avoiding cooking areas and combustion devices.

Locating Supply Air Grilles/Diffusers

Advises on positioning supply air grilles in common areas, avoiding direct bedroom placement for comfort.

Zone Register Terminals (ZRT®) & Humidity Control

Zone Register Terminals (ZRT®)

Introduces Aldes patented ZRT terminals for demand-controlled ventilation, offering flexibility and energy savings.

Recommended Relative Humidity & Installation Overview

IV. INSTALLATION - What's Included

Lists the components included with the HRV/ERV unit shipment and instructions for checking parts.

Mounting the Unit

Drain Connections (HRV Models)

Electrical Diagram & Configuration Options

Electrical Diagram

Provides a detailed electrical schematic for the HRV/ERV unit and its connections.

Configuration Options

Guides on how to configure the unit's modes by adjusting jumpers on the printed circuit board.

Defrost Modes Configuration

Slave Mode Configuration & Unit Wiring

Slave Mode Configuration

Describes the slave mode where an external device controls the HRV/ERV operation.

Unit Wiring to Accessories

Details how to wire the unit to various Aldes wall accessories for enhanced functionality.

Activating EvacMAX & Slave Mode Wiring

Unit Wiring for Slave Mode

Explains wiring configurations for enabling slave mode, controlling the unit via external devices like switches or thermostats.

Interlocking HRV/ERV with HVAC System

Power Source Wiring & Digital Control Installation

Wiring to the Power Source

Instructions for connecting the HRV/ERV unit to a standard 120V power outlet with proper grounding.

Installing the Digital Multifunction Control

Details the installation and features of the advanced Digital Multifunction Control for humidity and ventilation management.

Installing the Dehumidistat

Installing the 20/40/60 Minute Timer

Installing Speed or Mode Control

ZRT VentZone® Systems Overview

VentZone® System Getting Started & Installation

Installing Zone Register Terminals

Instructions for connecting VentZone kits with 24V ZRTs to the HRV/ERV, recommending a timer for frost prevention.

V. MEASURING & BALANCING AIRFLOW

Measure and Balance Airflow

Emphasizes the importance of balancing airflows for efficiency, pressure, and defrost function.

Door-Port Balancing Method

Describes door-port balancing method using static pressure loss across the HRV/ERV core for airflow adjustment.

Door-Port Balancing: Measuring Airflow

Balancing Airflow and Motor Speed

Airflow Adjustment Connections

Supply Airstream Connections

Illustrates how to connect tubing for adjusting the supply (FAN IN) airstream using the potentiometer.

Exhaust Airstream Connections

Airflow Balancing Examples and Methods

In-Duct Balancing Method

VentZone® System Balancing Procedures

Balancing in a VentZone® System

Balancing the VentZone® System

VI. MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance Procedures

Maintenance Tasks

Air Filter Maintenance and Replacement

Recovery Core Maintenance

TROUBLESHOOTING

Unit Power & Control Issues

Airflow & Vibration Problems

Dehumidistat Malfunctions

Troubleshooting Further Issues

High Indoor Humidity & Condensation

Frost Formation on HRV/Ducts

Water Accumulation in HRV Bottom

HRV Stuck in High Speed

VII. WARRANTY

How to File a Warranty Claim