Lifebreath 1200FD/DD User Manual
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FILTERS
Open front service door to access the filters
located in both supply and exhaust air streams.
Note to remove and install filters, it may be easier
to first remove the core(s). See
located in both supply and exhaust air streams.
Note to remove and install filters, it may be easier
to first remove the core(s). See
CORE
.
The filters are designed to stop large particles
from entering in the core. The filters are fastened
in place by a metal spring rod. To remove filters
from core(s) simply pull the rod from one end,
outward until free from core lip, and remove.
from entering in the core. The filters are fastened
in place by a metal spring rod. To remove filters
from core(s) simply pull the rod from one end,
outward until free from core lip, and remove.
Only use warm water with a mild detergent to
wash the filters. Do not use harsh chemicals.
wash the filters. Do not use harsh chemicals.
The time between filter service will depend on the
application the HRV/ERV has been installed in. It
can be as often as one - two months or at the
very least, cleaned every six months.
application the HRV/ERV has been installed in. It
can be as often as one - two months or at the
very least, cleaned every six months.
CONDENSATE DRAINS
The condensate drains consist of two drain pans
which may collect water after the HRV/ERV
initiates a defrost cycle, and a drain line to
remove the condensate.
which may collect water after the HRV/ERV
initiates a defrost cycle, and a drain line to
remove the condensate.
Maintenance on this portion of the system should
be done as often as possible and should not
exceed six months. Note bacterial growth in
standing water is a major concern to healthy
indoor air quality, and should be avoided whenever
possible.
be done as often as possible and should not
exceed six months. Note bacterial growth in
standing water is a major concern to healthy
indoor air quality, and should be avoided whenever
possible.
To clean these components, open the front
service door and flush the pans with water.
Ensure that the pans drain completely and in a
reasonable amount of time. Note if the water
does not drain right away, check for blockage in
the drain line, also check that the drain line has a
good slope to it. (1/8 - 1/4” per foot)
service door and flush the pans with water.
Ensure that the pans drain completely and in a
reasonable amount of time. Note if the water
does not drain right away, check for blockage in
the drain line, also check that the drain line has a
good slope to it. (1/8 - 1/4” per foot)
The drain line itself should have a “P” trap in it
below the HRV/ERV which is to be filled with
water to prevent odours or gases from entering
back into the unit. When flushing out the drain
pans, this too will be flushed out, and the water
that was there will be replaced with clean water.
below the HRV/ERV which is to be filled with
water to prevent odours or gases from entering
back into the unit. When flushing out the drain
pans, this too will be flushed out, and the water
that was there will be replaced with clean water.
DUCT WORK
It is a good idea to inspect ducting, outside
weather hoods (wall caps), and grilles for blockage
and dirt buildup, at least every six months.
weather hoods (wall caps), and grilles for blockage
and dirt buildup, at least every six months.
Outside weather hoods should be protected by a
rodent screen which can plug up with debris.
Also, it is a good idea to visually confirm that
the fresh air supply is free from any sources of
contamination, such as other vented combustion
equipment added after the fact.
rodent screen which can plug up with debris.
Also, it is a good idea to visually confirm that
the fresh air supply is free from any sources of
contamination, such as other vented combustion
equipment added after the fact.
DAMPER MOTOR
The damper motor, (if applicable) is a self
contained motor and does not require service.
The damper door attached to the motor could use
a little lithium grease on the shaft opposite the
motor, where it enters its holder, once every
two - three years.
contained motor and does not require service.
The damper door attached to the motor could use
a little lithium grease on the shaft opposite the
motor, where it enters its holder, once every
two - three years.
General Maintenance
As a final step in a routine maintenance
schedule, it is a good idea to confirm operation of
the system, checking speed control functions and
remote control operation, if applicable.
schedule, it is a good idea to confirm operation of
the system, checking speed control functions and
remote control operation, if applicable.
Wipe the inside of the cabinet to remove dust and
cob webs as needed.
cob webs as needed.
It is a good idea to keep a service/maintenance
log of the unit.
log of the unit.