ERV
EV130, EV200, AND EV300
RENEWAIRE.COM INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 1.800.627.4499
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EV130, EV200, AND
EV300 INFO
PURPOSE OF AN ENERGY RECOVERY
VENTILATION (ERV) SYSTEM
Many modern homes are built air-tight for energy
efficiency and comfort. The result is that natural
air infiltration rates are often too low to provide
acceptable indoor air quality. The solution is to
use an ERV to remove gaseous pollutants such as
odors, winter-time excess humidity, formaldehyde,
smoke, radon, vapors from cleaning products, and
other chemicals. The removal of dust and other
small particles from your home is not the function
of an ERV.
WHEN SHOULD YOU USE YOUR ERV?
Use your ERV when windows are closed and you
need to ventilate. When the outdoor air is warmer
or cooler than comfortable, the ERV will allow
a quieter, more secure home with the windows
closed and will also save energy.
USING AN ERV WITH AIR-CONDITIONING
An ERV works very well with air-conditioning,
because its “enthalpy-transfer” energy-exchange
core will reduce the amount of moisture in
the outside air that is brought in. ERVs are the
preferred way to ventilate while air-conditioning
because it brings in less moisture than any other
ventilation method.
CONTROLLING EXCESS HUMIDITY
DURING COLD WEATHER
When the ERV is first turned on at the beginning
of the heating season (or when first installed), it
will have to run full-time for several days to reduce
indoor humidity levels. A properly set dehumidistat
will do this automatically. If your control is the
proportional timer type (PTL or FM), it should be set
to “100%” for several days whenever you have a
problem with excess humidity during cold weather.
ABOUT RENEWAIRE
For over 30 years, RenewAire has been a pioneer in enhancing indoor air quality (IAQ) in commercial
and residential buildings of every size. This is achieved while maximizing sustainability through our fifth-
generation, static-plate, enthalpic-core Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) that optimize energy efficiency,
lower capital costs via load reduction and decrease operational expenses by minimizing equipment needs,
resulting in significant energy savings. Our ERVs are competitively priced, simple to install, easy to use and
maintain and have a quick payback. They also enjoy the industry’s best warranty with the lowest claims due
to long-term reliability derived from innovative design practices, expert workmanship and Quick Response
Manufacturing (QRM).
As the pioneer of static-plate core technology in North America, RenewAire is the largest ERV producer in the
USA. We’re committed to sustainable manufacturing and lessening our environmental footprint, and to that
end our Madison, WI plant is 100% powered by wind turbines. The facility is also one of the few buildings
worldwide to be LEED and Green Globes certified, as well as having achieved ENERGY STAR Building status.
In 2010, RenewAire joined the Soler & Palau (S&P) Ventilation Group in order to provide direct access to the
latest in energy-efficient air-moving technologies. For more information, visit: renewaire.com.
Product info ......................... 2-6
Installation ......................... 7-13
Start-up & Operation .............. 13
Maintenance .....................14-15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
There is no known safe level of
cigarette smoke. Any ventilation
system may provide noticeable
improvement in spaces where
cigarettes are smoked, but it
cannot be expected to protect
against the severe long-term
health hazards of exposure to
cigarette smoke.
WARNING
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