Dedicated Outdoor Air Unit30
Sequence of Operation
Optional Economizer - The economizer will be locked 
out when: the outside air is below economizer lockout; 
the unit is operating in dehumidification mode; or there 
is a call for heating.
 • Stop Wheel: When economizer mode is enabled 
and there is a signal for cooling, the wheel will stop 
rotating to allow free cooling.
 • Modulate Wheel: When economizer mode is 
enabled and there is a signal for cooling, the 
wheel VFD modulates wheel speed to maintain the 
discharge temperature set point.
Optional Frost Control - The microprocessor controller 
will output a signal when wheel frosting is occurring 
which is determined by a temperature set point (OA 
<5°F – 2°F hysteresis, adjustable) and wheel pressure 
drop increase.
 • Preheat: When frosting is occurring, the preheater 
is energized to defrost the wheel. Once the 
pressure drop decreases below the set point, the 
preheater is de-energized.
• Modulating Wheel: Includes a VFD in addition 
to the thermostat and pressure sensor. When 
modulating wheel frost control is initiated, the VFD 
will reduce the speed of the wheel, which keeps 
the exhaust air condition from reaching saturation, 
thus, eliminating condensation and frosting. If the 
outdoor air temperature is greater than the frost 
threshold temperature OR the pressure differential 
is less than the set point, the wheel will run at 
full speed. If the outdoor air temperature is less 
than the frost threshold temperature AND the 
pressure differential is greater than the set point, 
the wheel will run at reduced speed until the 
pressure differential falls below the set point. The 
temperature and pressure differential set points are 
set at the factory, but are field-adjustable. The VFD 
will be fully programmed at the factory.
Optional Energy Wheel
Start-Up
If selected, the energy wheel is installed in the unit’s 
airstream with one half of the wheel in the intake 
airstream and one half in the exhaust airstream. Air 
leakage between the two airstreams has to be kept to 
a minimum and the wheel has air seals that must be 
adjusted for that purpose. The seals must be adjusted 
at time of start-up.
Drive Belt
Inspect the drive belt. Make sure the belt rides smoothly 
in the pulley and around the outside of the wheel. Note 
the directional arrow and data information shown in the 
image.
Adjust the Air Seals
Make sure the unit power supply is locked out. 
Disconnect the wiring to the wheel module and pull 
the wheel cassette out of the cabinet on its tracks. 
Large cassettes are not removable. Then slowly rotate 
the wheel by hand to make sure there is no binding or 
misalignment. 
There is a perimeter seal located around the outside of 
the wheel and a diameter seal across the face of the 
wheel on both sides. Check to make sure that all air 
seals are secure and in good condition.
Adjust the air seals by loosening all the air seal retaining 
screws on the bearing support. Using a piece of paper 
as a feeler gauge, adjust the seals so they almost touch 
the face of the wheel while tugging slightly on the paper. 
When the wheel is rotated, there should be a slight tug 
on the paper. Tighten the screws, repeat the steps on 
the other set of seals.
Push the wheel cassette back into the unit and plug 
in the power connector. Turn the main power supply 
back on and then observe the operation of the wheel by 
opening the wheel access door slightly. Remove filters if 
necessary to observe the wheel.
Drive Belt
Adjustable 
Air Seals
Label 
showing 
cassette 
serial # and 
date code
Bearing 
Support
Drive Pulley
Retaining 
Screws