Lifebreath 300DCS series User Manual

69-MaxSeries
1011
Residential Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV)
Operation and Installation Manual
Max Series
155MAX
155ECM*
155MAXRX
200MAX*
200MAXRX*
195DCS*
195ECM*
300DCS*
95MAX*
5 Speed Electronics
Lifestyle MAX Digital Control included
This product earned the EERGY STAR by
meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by
atural Resources Canada and the US EPA. It
meets EERGY STAR requirements only when
used in Canada.
*

Lifebreath 300DCS series Specifications

General

Brand	Lifebreath
Model	300DCS series
Category	Fan
Language	English

Summary

Getting to Know your MAX Series HRV

Selecting the Ventilation Rate that is right for You

Guide to choosing optimal ventilation settings based on home and personal preferences.

How the Dehumidistat Works

Explanation of how the HRV reduces indoor humidity levels during the heating season.

The Lifestyle MAX Digital Control

Setting the Control

Instructions for setting fan speed and ventilation modes on the digital control.

The Lifestyle MAX Programmable Control (Optional)

Programming Your Control

Guide to setting up ventilation schedules and events for daily and weekly programming.

Setting the Dehumidistat

Instructions for adjusting the humidity setpoint on the programmable control.

Optional Timers

Lifestyle 20/40/60 Minute Timer

Details on the timer that initiates high speed ventilation for 20, 40, or 60 minutes.

Lifestyle Dehumidistat

Maintenance Routine for HRV

Model 95MAX

Model 155MAX

Model 155MAX RX

Model 155ECM

Model 200MAX

Model 200MAX RX

Model 195DCS

Model 195ECM

Model 300DCS

Engineering Data

Performance

Airflow and efficiency ratings for the 300DCS model under various static pressures.

Installation Methods

The Three Methods of Installation

Simplified Installation

Partially Dedicated Installations

Fully Dedicated Installations

Installation

Location

Suspend the Unit with the Adjustable Hanging Straps

Drain Connection

Installation of the Main Control

System Integration and Controls

Interlocking the HRV to an Air handler/Furnace Blower

Connecting HRV operation to ensure the furnace blower runs when ventilating.

Setting "Standby" when using a Main Control

Operating the HRV without a Main Control and Adding Dry Contact Controls

Balancing the Air Flows

Balancing the Air Flows with a Pitot Tube

Detailed procedure for measuring and balancing airflows using a pitot tube.

Determining the cfm

Air Flow Balancing using the Door Ports

Troubleshooting your HRV System

Residential Wiring Diagram

Residential Wiring Diagram (155ECM and 195ECM)