Imperial Dehumidifier SHMTM User Manual

INSTALLATION  
GUIDE  
STATIC AND STATIC WITH MOTORIZED DAMPERS MODELS  
Horizontal series  
TM  
• MODEL SH  
• MODEL SHM  
TM  
TM  
• MODEL SH  
TM  
• MODEL SHM  
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1.Ventilation Needs  
A. Room Count Calculation  
Determine Your  
Ventilation Needs  
installation  
How much fresh air do I need? Good air  
quality is based in part on the capacity of  
the home’s ventilation system.  
LIVING SPACE  
Master Bedroom  
With Basement  
Without Basement  
Single Bedroom  
Living Room  
Number of Rooms  
CFM (L/s)  
x 20 cfm (10 L/s)  
x 20 cfm (10 L/s)  
CFM Required  
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x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
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=
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Dinning Room  
Family Room  
Recreation Room  
Other  
Usually, the HRV’s capacity is measured in  
CFM (Cubic Feet per Minutes) or L/s  
(Liters per Seconds) of fresh air being  
distributed in the living space. The Room  
Count Calculation or the Air Change per  
Hour Method shows you how to  
Kitchen  
Bathroom  
Laundry Room  
Utility Room  
x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
x 10 cfm (5 L/s)  
=
=
=
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determine your ventilation needs.  
TOTAL ventilation requirement (add last column)  
=
1 CFM = 0.47189 L/s  
1 L/s = 3.6 m /hr  
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B. Air Change per Hour Method  
TOTAL cu ft X 0.3 per hr = total  
Take total and divide by 60 to get CFM  
25’ x 40’ house with basement  
Example:  
1,000 sq. ft. x 8’ high x 2 (1st floor = basement)= 16,000 cu. ft.  
16,000 sq. ft. x 0.3 ACH = 4,800 cu. ft.  
4,800 sq. ft. / 60 Minutes = 80 CFM  
80 CFM is your ventilation needs  
Air Volume  
Needed  
2. Typical Installation  
installation  
In a typical installation there must be an  
adequate air volume passing through the  
unit in proportion of the pressure from  
the heating system.  
VENTILATION PERFORMANCE - MODEL SH  
Supply  
Return  
Supply  
Return  
0.25  
0.20  
0.15  
0.10  
0.05  
0.00  
0.25  
0.20  
0.15  
0.10  
0.05  
0.00  
Exemple: On the warm side*, the air vol-  
ume needed is based on a 26’ rigid duct.  
On the cold side*, the proportional eqiva-  
lent is 18’ of rigid duct.  
* Between the model SH and the  
forced air system.  
**Between the model SH and the  
outside intake.  
60  
70  
Ft /min. of HRV (Exhaust)  
80  
90 100  
60  
70  
Ft /min. of HRV (Fresh Air Intake)  
80  
90 100  
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3. Typical Installation (continued)  
Exhaust from supply and supply in return  
Exhaust from the  
supply and supply  
in return  
6’  
installation  
Make sure that the Supply air from HRV is  
at least 3 feet from the forced air system.  
Can be different from a region to an  
other. You should check with your local  
code or the forced air system’s  
manufacturer.  
18”  
3’  
Forced Air System  
Heat  
Recovery  
FOR MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN  
RETURN AND FORCED AIR SYSTEM  
Check with your local building codes and forced air system  
manufacturer  
Read the arrows for  
airflow direction  
Airflow Direction  
installation  
Check the airflow direction before starting  
the unit. If the airflow is not as indicated,  
flip the core to the appropriate side.  
Note: To install the core unit accordigly to  
with the airflow, locate the four arrows on  
the core decal and read the directions.  
(Side A or side B)  
Figure 3.3 Core unit side B  
Figure 3.2 Core unit side A  
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STATIC AND STATIC WITH MOTORIZED DAMPERS MODELS  
TM  
3. Greentek HRV Systems  
Installation Kit  
Included in the installation kit:  
• 4 Collars  
• 1 Condensation Drain Line  
• 1 Drain Adapter with Nut  
• 2 Tie Wraps (30”)  
• 16 screws (#10 x 5/8”)  
• 4 screws (#10 x 1”)  
Figure 3.1 Pull out the inserts first then use the straps to lift the unit out of the box  
Figure 3.3 Installation kit  
Figure 3.2 Installation kit is shipped inside the unit  
4. Finding a suitable installation area for HRV.  
The HRV unit should be installed in a mechanical room or as close to an outside wall as possible.  
This would assure a short run of insulated flexible duct.  
The HRV unit must always be installed in an area where the air is tempered to avoid freezing of  
the condensate line. The contractor should install the unit in area that is very accessible to allow  
the homeowner easy access for maintenance.  
You should have access to a condensate drain near the HRV to avoid the use of condensate pump.  
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5.Installation of the HRV  
TM  
The SPM system is  
supplied with the  
HRV to allow one  
person mounting of  
unit.  
TM  
SPM  
attachment system  
TM  
The entire line of Greentek  
HRV products is designed for  
installation by a single person.  
TM  
“Single Person Mounting ” will  
enable you to save time and effort  
by offering you a variable attachment  
system and maximizing your basement  
space.  
figure 5.1 Place HRV on a stepladder  
TM  
Greentek TIPS  
to installer  
If unit is not level, improper drainage will  
occur and could lead to moisture and  
leakage problems.  
figure 5.2 Attach your four straps  
to the floor joist making  
sure that you attach  
figure 5.4 When completing the  
procedure make sure  
figure 5.3 Pullonthemiddlestrap  
and gently push  
that the HRV is level.  
upward on the unit.  
Repeat procedure on  
other side.  
thru the grommets.  
TM  
Greentek TIPS  
6. Rigid Duct  
to installer  
Always use rigid ducting between HRV and  
the forced air system.  
figure 6.1 Mount rigid ducting to HRV  
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STATIC AND STATIC WITH MOTORIZED DAMPERS MODELS  
7. Insulated Flex  
TM  
ISF  
collar system  
(Patent Pending Technologies)  
Quick and simple to install  
thanks to our revolutionary  
TM  
“Insert Slide and Fix ” collar  
TM  
system. The “ISF ” collar  
TM  
system by Greentek enables you  
to manipulate duct within your reach and  
then insert the collar to the HRV by  
sliding it in place, for a better and  
quicker installation.  
figure 6.1  
ISF TM Collar System - Removable Part  
The installer can now beneficiate from Greentek’s ISFTM System for his flex duct installation to the  
unit. Take four collars out of the unit. Insert the flex over the interior flange of the collar. Make sure  
that flex is pushed all the way, so the four tabs on the collar hooks on to the flex. Seal with tie wrap  
(2 tie wrap supplied with unit).  
Pull insulation over the interior flange. Pull vapor barrier over outer flange on the collar and seal  
with duct tape.  
TM  
Greentek TIPS  
to installer  
To ensure a better installation and to  
avoid an undesired bend in the duct,  
align the duct with the collar before  
securing over the four hooks.  
figure 6.4 Finish by taping the  
duct on the collar.  
figure 6.3 Insert insulation inside  
the collar.  
figure 6.2 Insert vinyl duct over  
the hooks and seal  
with a 30” Tie wrap.  
Once insulated flex is attached to the collar, slide collar in keeper section, fixed collar to the unit  
with four screws supplied in installation kit.  
figure 6.6 Fix and secure with four screws supplied.  
figure 6.5 Slide collar on the unit.  
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8. Motorized Damper Assembly  
(Model SHMTM Only)  
Motorized  
Damper  
balancing system  
The HRV must be balanced  
properly in order to operate at  
maximum performance.  
TM  
Greentek products are equiped with  
balancing damper to help eliminate the  
risks.  
figure 8.1 Motorized damper kit  
figure 8.2 Assembling damper motor  
figure 8.5 Static model with motorized  
dampers (Model SHM)  
figure 8.3 Closing damper  
figure 8.4 Adjusting and tightening damper  
coupling  
Mount the damper motor by aligning the pin on the damper motor to the hole on the unit’s top plate  
and the align the damper motor coupling with the damper shaft. (figure 8.2)  
Align the damper in the fully closed position. (figure 8.3) Using a 1/8” Allen key tool inserted in the  
locking screw, rotate the coupling slightly clockwise just enough to exert a slight torque on the damper  
mechanism and tighten the lock screw. (figure 8.4)  
Dampers should now be in the fully closed position with no power. Identify desired wiring diagram  
shown at page 14 of this guide. Activating the damper motor should open flaps to 90°. If the damper  
flap do not open fully, coupling might need to be readjusted to allow for more or less spring tension  
when fully closed.  
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STATIC AND STATIC WITH MOTORIZED DAMPERS MODELS  
9.Condensation Drain Line  
Sloped Drain  
Pan  
drainage system  
TM  
Greentek HRV units are  
equipped with an easy-access  
sloped drain pan. Excess  
condensation that might  
accumulate inside the unit migrate to  
the centre of the drain pan to be  
evacuated.  
figure 9.1 Hand screw the drain adapter  
Insert the threaded drain adapter thru the bottom of the HRV and hand tighten the plastic nut sup-  
plied with the drain kit.  
Install the condensate line (10 feet included in drain kit). Insert condensate tubing by pushing clear  
plastic line over drain adapter. Make condensate trap by looping the clear plastic tubing. This proce-  
dure is to avoid foul odor to enter the HRV .  
figure 9.3 Make a loop in  
condensate line  
figure 9.2 Insert condensate line  
figure 9.4 Use a condensate  
pump if you don’t  
have access to the  
floor drain  
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10. Outside Hoods  
TM  
Greentek TIPS  
to installer  
figure 10.2- To make your installation easier  
use our double collar to install your flex  
pipe with the outside hooks.  
72”  
18”  
figure 10.1 Locating Outside Hoods  
TM  
Greentek INFO  
to installer  
We manufacture a wide  
selection of :  
• Insulated Flexpipe  
• Hoods  
figure 10.3 Insert insulation inside  
the collar and finish by  
taping the vapor  
figure 10.2 Insert vinyl duct over  
the hooks. Fix the  
figure 10.4 Finish by taping the  
duct on the collar.  
collar on the floor joist.  
barrier on the collar.  
TM  
Greentek TIPS  
to installer  
Extend the sheet metal sleeve 1.5” inside  
TM  
TM  
the home. Attach Greentek specialty ISF  
collar to sheet metal sleeve.  
figure 10.4 Install Outside Hoods  
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11. Balancing Damper  
Maximizing the  
unit’s  
performance  
installation  
The HRV must be balanced properly in  
order to operate at maximum performance  
and avoid problems.  
Balancing the Unit  
installation  
Balancing the unit is an important step in  
the installation of the HRV. The operation  
consists of measuring and regulating the  
volume of fresh air from outside passing  
through the unit is equal with the exhaust  
air from home.  
figure 11.1 Balancing Dampers- Model SHMTM and Model SHTM  
Step 1:To get proper readings, mount the air flow  
A 10% variation is acceptable, in such case,  
the volume of exhaust air from home  
should be superior than the volume of fresh  
air from outside.  
grid inside a rigid ducting at a minimum of 18 inches  
from the unit. This will avoid getting unstable airflow  
witch could offset the readings. (Figure 11.2)  
18”  
Step 2:Start with the fresh air from outside duct.  
Drill a hole in the conduit and insert the air flow grid.  
Make sure to mount the grid following the direction of  
the airflow arrow. (Figure 11.3)  
Refer to Ventilation Needs, page 3 to  
determine what is the volume of air needed  
for your specific installation.  
Balancing Dampers  
figure 11.2 Minimum of 18”  
Step 3:The magnehelic gauge needs to be leveled  
and should read «0» before taking any readings.  
Determine your airflow volume by consulting the grid’s  
chart. It can differ from one gauge size to an other.  
(Figure 11.4)  
Before Starting  
the Balancing  
Operations  
installation  
A Magnehelic gauge equiped with an air  
flow grid is used to measure the volume of  
air passing through the unit and ducting sys-  
tem. Make sure that the airflow grid is the  
same size as the conduit beeing mesured.  
Check for size on grid. (Figure 11.6)  
Step 4: On this unit the airflow is regulated by a  
balancing damper installed inside the ISFTM collar system  
located on the top right side of the HRV. (Figure 11.1)  
figure 11.3 Inserting Air flow grid in duct  
Measure and regulate the «fresh air from outside»  
damper until desired airflow volume. Repeat the same  
steps for the «exhaust air from home» damper.  
Step 5: Finish the balancing operation by tapping  
all the holes made from the mounting of the airflow  
grid. (Figure 11.5)  
figure 11.3 Magnehelic Gauge at «0»  
figure 11.6 Magnehelic Gauge with Air Flow  
Grid  
figure 11.5 Avoid leakage by sealing air flow  
grid in duct with duct tape.  
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12. Controls  
(Model SHMTM Only)  
Control  
GreenThinker model  
TM  
The GreenThinker model  
control is offered with features  
making your ventilation system  
simple, easy to operate and  
backed by a 5 year limited  
TM  
RD-1 model  
DEHUMIDISTAT  
warranty.  
Features  
• Dehumidistat to select the humidity level  
Greentek’s RD-1 modelTM allows the homeowner to select the indoor humidity level.  
Peace of Mind  
13. Troubleshooting  
PROBLEMS  
Ensure your comfort in the  
years to come by using  
SOLUTIONS  
TM  
Greentek systems and  
accessories to install any  
ventilation, humidification,  
purification or filtration product.  
• Air is to dry  
•Increase humidity level on dehumidistat.  
•Switch ventilation mode from continuous to intermittent  
•Install a Greentek humidifier  
Need help? You benefit from certified  
customer service ready to guide you in  
the installation or operation of your  
TM  
Greentek system.  
•Air to humid  
•Reduce the humidity level on the controller.  
•Verify if dryer is venting in basement.  
Call Toll free: 1 888 724-5211  
•Verify if heating wood is stored in basement.  
TM  
FMA  
•Wait for outside temperature to change.  
Ex. Summer can be extremely humid.  
maintenance system  
In order to improve air quality  
and offer the best possible air  
quality in your home,  
•Verify balancing of the HRV.  
TM  
Greentek has developed one  
• Run furnace blower continuously to increase ventilation rate.  
of the first maintenance service  
systems in the industry. The “Filter  
TM  
Maintenance Adviser ” will remind you  
by e-mail when the filter of your HRV  
system must be replaced, to maximize  
its performance and efficiency.  
For more information call toll free:  
1 888 724-5211  
or visit us at: www.greentek.ca  
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14. Maintenance  
When should I  
Service my  
HRV?  
service and accessories  
HEAT RECOVERY CORE  
UNIT  
Once a year or as needed, vacuum the  
four surfaces, let soak in warm water for  
three hours, then spray rinse and let dry.  
figure 14.1 Slide Out the Filters  
figure 14.2 Vacuum the Filters  
FILTERS  
Four times a year or as needed, vacuum  
the filters. Replace filters once a year.  
INSIDE THE UNIT  
Once a year or as needed, clean the  
interior of the unit (walls and drain pan)  
with a mild and non abrasive soap. It is  
recommended to use products that are  
environmentally-friendly  
figure 14.3 Slide out the Energy Core  
figure 14.4 Wash the Walls of the Unit  
TM  
Greentek  
15. Accessories  
Accessories  
Using the appropriate  
accessories, your system will be  
simple to install and its  
performance will be optimal.  
Choose from the complete range of  
ventilation accessories and products by  
“Imperial Air Technologies Inc”.  
figure 15.1 Ventilation Accessories  
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16. Wiring Diagram  
(Model SHMTM Only)  
OPTION 1  
OPTION 2  
Note  
to installer  
OPTION 3  
On older thermostats, energizing the R  
and G terminals at the forced air system  
has the effect of energizing the Y termi-  
nal at the thermostat and therby activat-  
ing the coolong system. If you identify  
this type of thermostat, you must use  
Option 3.  
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17. Specification and Technical Information  
SH 0.8  
237/8"x211/2"x113/8  
12" x 12" x 10"  
80*  
SH 0.12  
237/8"x211/2"x161/2  
12" x 12" x 15"  
120*  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Size  
Heat exchanger(L x H x W)  
CFM  
Type of heat exchanger  
Easy Access Door  
removable top hinge door  
"
"
cross-flow (Polypropylene)  
cross-flow (Polypropylene)  
SHM 0.8  
SHM 0.12  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Size  
Heat exchanger(L x H x W)  
CFM  
Type of heat exchanger  
237/8"x211/2"x113/8  
12" x 12" x 10"  
80*  
"
237/8"x211/2"x161/2  
12" x 12" x 15"  
120*  
"
cross-flow (Polypropylene)  
cross-flow (Polypropylene)  
*Depending on the static pressure of the forced air system.  
211/2”  
SH 0.8 113/8”  
SH 0.12 161/2”  
SHM 0.8 113/8”  
SHM 0.12 161/2”  
237/8”  
Note  
to installer  
TM  
All Greentek products are backed by the  
best limited warranty on the market.  
Imperial Air Technologies Inc. reserves  
the right to modify a product, without prior  
notice, whether in design, colour or  
specifications, in order to offer at all times  
a quality product that is highly competitive.  
Please consult local authorities to find out  
whether the installation of electrical  
products requires the services of a  
certified technician or electrician.  
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Protect the natural world from  
harmful activities of humans  
Imperial Air Technologies inc.  
500 Ferdinand Blvd.  
Dieppe, NB Canada  
E1A 6B9  
Toll free: 1 888 724-5211  
Visit us at: www.greentek.ca  
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