Reversomatic RERV-C100ECM - Maintenance (contd); Annual Maintenance; Troubleshooting

- HRV Core > remove dust using vacuum cleaner or
rinse with cold water
> Soak and rinse the HRV core in warm
soapy water
- ERV Core > remove dust using vacuum cleaner
2.
M
otors - Maintenance Free, permanently lubricated
Maintenance (cont’d)
9
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ATTENTION
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• Do not use cleaning solution for the HRV/ERV core
• Do not use pressure washer on the HRV/ERV core
• Do not pl
ace the HRV/ERV core in dishwasher
• Do not us
e bleach or chlorine
Annual Maintenance
Repeat steps 1 to 5 from the previous section and continue with the following steps:
1.
C
lean the HRV and ERV core:
- Remove filters,
Loosen the core locking bracket, Remove the core, carefully grip ends of core and pull
evenly outward
3. Drain Tube and Drain Pipe - Inspect drain tube, drain pipe and “P” trap for blockage, mold or kinks. Flush with
w
arm soapy water and replace if worn, bent or unable to clean.
4. Clean D
uct Work if Required - Wipe and vacuum the duct once every year. The duct work running to and from HRV/ERV may
accumulate dirt. You may wish to contact a heating / ventilation company to do this.
5. Cleaning t
he Fans - Fans may accumulate dirt causing an imbalance and/or excessive vibration on the HRV/ERV. A reduction in
the air flow may also occur. In new construction this may result within the first year due to heavy dust and may occur periodically
after that over time depending on the outdoor conditions.
• open t
he service door
• remove t
he core
• disconnect t
he fan motor wires
• remove t
he screws securing fan assembly
• pull t
he fan assembly out of unit
• check f
or any accumulation on the blades
• clean wi
th a small brush if necessary:
- scrub i
ndividual fan blades until clean
- vacuu
m and wipe
• put t
he components back in place
• reconnect t
he power supply and turn the unit back on.
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
1. Air flow is low
- HRV/ERV airflow improperly
balanced (for units without built-in
Automatic Electronic Air-balancing)
- filter clogged
- core obstructed
- exterior fresh air supply blocked
- ductwork is restricting
- power supply low (Low Voltage)
- have professional balancer or
contractor balance the unit
- remove and clean filter
- remove and clean core
- remove and clean the blockage
- inspect duct installation
- switch off the unit immediately
and
c
all the electrician to check t
he
v
oltage
2. Senses cold air from Supply
- Exhaust hood outside the house i
s
bl
ocked
- HRV/ERV airflow improperly
balanced (for units without built-in
Automatic Electronic Air-balancing)
- outdoor temperature is extremely
cold
- remove the blockage and clean t
he
hood
- have professional balancer or
contractor balance the unit
- placement of furniture or clos
ed
door
s is restricting the movemen
t
of air in the home
- install a duct heater
3. Water in the bottom of HRV
- drain pans, drain tube, drain pi
pe
and “P” trap are clogged
- check for blockage and for kinks in
line
- c
heck connections
- make sure water drains properly
Troubleshooting
Electrical shock hazard. Can cause
injury or death. Before attempting to
perform any serviceor maintenance,
always disconnect the unit from its
power source.
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WARNING
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