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Nortek VENMARCES VHC-36 User Manual

Nortek VENMARCES VHC-36
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VHC
Energy Recovery Ventilators with Enthalpy Wheels and
Integrated Heating and Cooling
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions Manual
Capacity: 800 to 5,500 cfm
Model: VHC-36, VHC-42, VHC-50
IMPORTANT
The use of this appendix is specifically intended for a
qualified installation and service agency. A qualified in-
stallation and service agency must perform all installation
and service of these appliances.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
What to do if you smell gas:
1. Open windows if appliance is indoors.
2. Do not touch electrical switches or use any phone
in the building.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Leave the building immediately.
5. Immediately call Gas Supplier.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or death. Read the instal-
lation, operation and maintenance instructions thor-
oughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Nortek VENMARCES VHC-36 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNortek
ModelVENMARCES VHC-36
CategoryHeating System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Nomenclature

Safety Considerations

Warning, Caution, and Important Notes

Defines different levels of alerts used in the manual for safety and damage prevention.

Installation

Unit Location Requirements

Guidelines for selecting the optimal placement of the unit for performance and access.

Rigging and Lifting the Unit

Field Fabricated Ductwork

Duct Design Considerations

Principles for designing ductwork to ensure optimal fan performance and minimize noise.

Electrical Connections

Power Supply

Details on connecting the unit to the main electrical power source.

Ventilation Control Scheduling Modes

Explains different modes for controlling ventilation based on occupancy and system settings.

Coil or Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) Piping Connections

Coil Connections

Instructions for connecting heating and cooling coils, including internal and external piping.

Refrigeration Systems

Compressors

Details on the types and maintenance of compressors used in the system.

Start-up

Pre Start-up Procedure

A checklist of essential steps to complete before initiating unit start-up.

Start-up Procedure

Occupied Ventilation (Ov)

Step-by-step guide for starting the unit in occupied ventilation mode.

Unoccupied Recirculation (Ur)

Instructions for starting the unit in unoccupied recirculation mode.

Optional Controls and Accessory Sequence and Interlocks

Free Cooling

Explanation of the free cooling function and its operation.

CO2 Ventilation Control

How CO2 sensors control ventilation via VFDs and other methods.

Frost Control

Pre-heat Frost Prevention

Using pre-heaters to prevent frost formation on the enthalpy wheel.

Airflow Balancing

Setting Flow Rate

Procedures for adjusting fan speeds and sheaves to achieve correct airflow.

Maintenance

Air Filters

Instructions for inspecting and replacing air filters.

Fans

Belt Tension Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting drive belt tension for optimal fan operation.

Enthalpy Wheel

Cassette Removal

Steps for removing the enthalpy wheel cassette for service.

Coils

Cleaning Procedure

Detailed steps for cleaning the unit's coils for optimal heat transfer.

System Operation Check

Appendix A: Service Clearance Dimensions

Figure A1: Base VHC

Diagram showing base unit dimensions and required service clearances.

Appendix B: Hood Installation

Figure B1: Outdoor VHC hood installation

Illustrates the process of installing hoods on outdoor VHC units.

Appendix C: Rigging Drawing

Figure C1: VHC rigging

Diagram showing the recommended method for rigging and lifting the VHC unit.

Appendix D: Equipment Data

Table D1: VHC-36, -42 and -50 Equipment Data

Comprehensive technical specifications and data for VHC models.

Appendix F: Electrical Data

Table F1: Full Load Amperage (FLA)

Provides full load amperage data for various fan motor HP and voltages.

Table F3: Compressor Run Load Amperage (RLA)

Finding the Actual MOP Value

Table F6: Standard Overcurrent Protection

Table for selecting standard overcurrent protection based on MOP value.

Appendix G: Standard Field Wiring Terminals

Control Field Wiring

Overview of low voltage terminal controls for electro-mechanical units.

DDC Controls Unit

Inputs

Lists all available inputs for DDC control systems.

Appendix H: Terminal Control Diagrams

Occupied Ventilation

Wiring diagram for occupied ventilation control with DDC and electro-mechanical systems.

Unoccupied Recirculation

CO2 Ventilation Control

Appendix I: Water Source Heat Pump Water Line Piping Requirements and Field Mounted Options and Accessories

Head Pressure Control

How head pressure is controlled using modulating valves.

Freeze Protection

Water Valve Piping Arrangement

Correct Piping

Proper methods for piping two-way and three-way water valves.

Water Flow Switch

Flow Switch Installation

Instructions for installing and wiring the water flow switch.

Table J1: Pre Start-up Checklist

Table J2: Start-up Checklist

Start-up Readings

Table J3: Start-up Readings

Data points to record during unit start-up for performance verification.

Appendix K: Gas-fired Furnace Module Installation and Maintenance

Fire or Explosion Hazard

Safety warnings related to fire and explosion hazards with gas furnaces.

Installation Requirements

Conditions and clearances required for safe gas furnace installation.

Outdoor Installation

Venting

Guidelines for proper venting of combustion gases from the furnace.

Gas Supply, Piping and Connections

Airflow Considerations, Condensation and Full Modulation Firing Rate Control

Fenwal Series 35-6 Ignition Control

Fault Conditions and LED Key

Explains error codes indicated by LED flashes on the ignition control.

Furnace Module Operation Check

Ignition and Operational Failures During a Call for Heat Result in Lockout of the Ignition Control

Recovery from Lockout

Procedures for recovering the furnace from a lockout condition.

Table K3: LED Code Troubleshooting

Appendix L: Electric Heating Coil and Controls Information

2 - Electrical Installation of Electric Coil Heaters

Instructions for the electrical installation of electric coil heaters.

2.1 Disconnect Power Source

Safety procedure for disconnecting power before electrical work.

4 - Maintenance

4.1 Visual Inspection

Recommended visual checks for electric coil heaters during maintenance.

Appendix M: Enthalpy Wheel Pressure Drop vs. Flow Formulae and Curves

Enthalpy Wheel Pressure Drop vs. Flow Formula

Formula for calculating pressure drop based on airflow and unit size.

Appendix N: Troubleshooting

Table N1: VHC-36, -42 and -50 Troubleshooting

A table listing common problems, their causes, and solutions for VHC units.

Appendix O: VHC-36, -42 and -50 Maintenance Summary Chart

Table O1: VHC-36, -42 and -50 Maintenance Summary Chart

A chart detailing recommended maintenance tasks and their frequencies.

Appendix P: Forward Curved Fan Bearing Relubrication Schedule

Appendix Q: How to Measure, Assemble and Install Link Belt

How to Measure

Steps for correctly measuring the required length for link belts.

Installation

Procedures for installing link belts onto sheaves.

Retensioning

Appendix R: Adjusting Refrigerant Charge

Before Charging

Pre-charging steps and considerations for the refrigeration system.

Checking Liquid Sub-cooling

Procedure for measuring and evaluating liquid sub-cooling for charge verification.

Adjusting Sub-cooling and Superheat Temperatures

Appendix S: Temperature Rise Over Gas-fired Furnace

Table S1: VHC-36 Temperature Rise Over Gas-fired Furnace (°F) – 5:1, 2:1 and On/Off Models

Data on temperature rise for VHC-36 gas furnace across various air volumes and firing rates.

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