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RNC SERIES
INSTALLATION GUIDE
69-RNC-INSTALL 090618
511 McCormick Blvd.
General Info/Tech Support:
1 855. 247 4200
London, ON
Canada
Online:
N5W 4C8
www.lifebreath.com

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  • Page 1 RNC SERIES INSTALLATION GUIDE 69-RNC-INSTALL 090618 511 McCormick Blvd. General Info/Tech Support: 1 855. 247 4200 London, ON Canada Online: N5W 4C8 www.lifebreath.com...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................2 OCATION .................. 3 NSTALLATION OTES ) ......... 4 IMPLIFIED NSTALLATION ETURN ETURN ETHOD ................5 ARTIALLY EDICATED YSTEM , ................6 ULLY EDICATED YSTEM ................7 ANGING TRAP NSTRUCTIONS RNC4 ............ 8 OUNTING NSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS ....................
  • Page 3 Location - Installation Notes Install the unit in a heated space that provides clearance for service access. A typical location is in either a mechanical room or an area close to the outside wall within close proximity to where the weatherhoods are mounted.

  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Notes

    Note  Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings, and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Refer to www.LIFEBREATH.com for the latest product information. Attention  Do not apply electrical power to the unit until after the completion of the installation (including installation of low voltage control wiring).

  • Page 5: Simplified Installation (Return/Return Method)

    Simplified Installation (Return/Return Method) Installation Notes The HRV must be balanced.  Unit should be balanced on high speed with the furnace  blower on. It is mandatory that the furnace blower run continuously  or HRV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower. The duct configuration may change depending on the ...

  • Page 6: Partially Dedicated System

    Partially Dedicated System Installation Notes The HRV must be balanced.  Unit should be balanced on high speed with the furnace  blower on. It is recommended that the furnace blower run  continuously or HRV operation be interlocked with the furnace blower.
  • Page 7 Fully Dedicated System Installation Notes The HRV must be balanced.  When balancing, all external exhaust systems should be  turned off (i.e. range hood, dryer exhaust, bathroom vents). All exhausting appliances should have their own make-up  air, as this is not an intended use of the HRV system. The duct configuration may change depending on the ...
  • Page 8 Hanging Straps - Installation Notes (except RNC4-TPD/TPF) Use 4 screws and 4 washers (not provided) to attach the hanging straps to the floor joists. The washer must be wider than the eyelet of the grommet on the hanging strap. The hanging straps are designed to reduce the possibility of noise, resonance and harmonics.
  • Page 9 Mounting the RNC4-TPD and RNC4-TPF Units: 1. Begin by locating the four mounting tabs on the left and right sides of the unit, at the front and back. Four Mounting 2. Using a flat / slot screwdriver, bend Points out the four tabs to approximately 45 3.

  • Page 10: Drain Connection

    Drain Connection Installation Notes (except RNC4-TPD/TPF see page 10) The HRV cabinet has pre-punched holes for the drain (see below). The HRV may produce some condensation during a defrost cycle. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or be taken away by a condensate pump. Insert the drain spout through the hole in the drain pan.
  • Page 11 Drain Connection For RNC4-TPD and RNC4-TPF models Installation Notes The HRV cabinet has pre-punched holes for the drain (see below). The HRV may produce some condensation during a defrost cycle. This water should flow into a nearby drain, or be taken away by a condensate pump. Ensure that the drain spout has a foam gasket on the bottom of the head.
  • Page 12 The Lifebreath Kitchen Grille (part# 99-10-002 6 in x 10 in) Removable Filter The Lifebreath Kitchen Grille includes a removable grease filter. Most building codes require that kitchen grilles are equipped with washable filters. The Lifebreath TechGrille The TechGrille is a round, fully adjustable grille, which provides quiet air distribution.

  • Page 13: Grille Fittings

    Grille Fittings Stack Head Elbow Quick Mount Fitting (part # 99-WF4 / 99WF6) Use this rough-in fitting before the drywall is installed. This (part # 99-QM6) fitting is ideal for running ducting through 2 x 4 (min.) Use this rough-in fitting before the drywall is studded walls.
  • Page 14 Lifebreath Weatherhood Fixed covered weatherhoods have a built-in bird screen with a 1/4 in (6 mm) mesh to prevent foreign objects from entering the ductwork. Installation Notes The inner and outer liners of the flexible insulated duct must be clamped to the sleeve of the weatherhoods (as close to the outside as possible) and the appropriate port on the HRV.
  • Page 15 Dual Hood Part 99-190/99-194 With the Lifebreath Dual Hood, only one 6 in hole is required in the exterior wall to complete two connections: fresh air intake and stale air exhaust. Side View 25" 21.5" SideView of Hood and Backplate 8.25"...

  • Page 16: Main Control Installation

    Main Control Installation The Lifebreath Digital Control 99-DXPL02 is to be surface mounted onto a wall and the Lifebreath Ventilation Controls 99-BC02, 99-BC03 and 99-BC04 may either be installed onto a flush mounted electrical switch box or surface mounted onto a wall. Only one master control should be installed to a ventilation system (the face plate on this illustration may not be exactly the same as yours).

  • Page 17: Mechanical Timers Installation

    Mechanical Timers Installation 99-101 2 wire timers require a The Mechanical Timer is a 2 wire “dry jumper wire between contact” timer. A jumper wire must be ON and RED on the connected between 2 (ON) and 3 (RED). terminal block Connect the 2 Connect the 2 timer wires to ON and HI.
  • Page 18 Installation and Operation of Wireless 20/40/60 Minute Timer: 99-DET02 The Timers may be installed onto a flush mounted electrical NOTE switch box or it may be surface mounted onto a wall. Multiple Timers may be installed in a ventilation system. To increase the range of a wireless Timer, a RX02 Repeater should be used.

  • Page 19: Installation And Pairing Of Repeaters: 99-Rx02

    The circuit board on this unit has adjustable DIP switches for the selection of speeds Hi1, Hi2 or Hi3. The factory setting is Hi3. Refer to the specification page found online at; www.lifebreath.com for the airflow rates on Hi1, Hi2 and Hi3. Note: Low speed is not adjustable. Description...
  • Page 20 Installation and Operation 20/40/60 Minute Timer: 99-DET01 Installation The 99-DET01 Timers are to be surface mounted onto a wall. Multiple Timers may be Status Yellow installed in a system. Once mounted, connect Yellow, Red, Green wires on side of 99- Lights DET01 to the terminal block on unit using 3 wire 20 gauge (min.) 100 ft length (max.).
  • Page 21 Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) Dim ensional Drawing for RNC4-TPF Model is recommended for servicing unit. All ducts use 4 in (102 mm) round collars, balancing dampers are located in all air Fresh Air To streams. Stale Air To Inside Outside 17 7/8"...
  • Page 22 Dimensional Drawing for RNC5-HEX-TPD Model Stale Fresh Stale Fresh Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) Air To Air From Air From Air To is recommended for servicing unit. All Outside Outside Inside Inside ducts use 5 in (125 mm) oval collars, balancing dampers are located on all Recirculating collars.
  • Page 23 Dimensional Drawing for RNC5-TPD/TPF/ES Models Stale Fresh Stale Fresh Air To Air From Air From Air To Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) Outside Outside Inside Inside is recommended for servicing unit. All ducts use 5 in (125 mm) oval collars, Recirculating balancing dampers are located on all Defrost Damper...
  • Page 24 Dimensional Drawing for 205 Model Fresh Fresh Stale Fresh Stale Air To Air From Air From Note: Front clearance of 25 in (635 mm) is Inside Inside Outside Outside Inside recommended for servicing unit. All ducts use 6 in (150 mm) oval collars, balancing Filter dampers are located on all collars.

  • Page 25: Balancing The Airflows

    Balancing the Airflows Balan cing the airflows is critical to ensuring that the amount of air introduced from the outside of the building equals the amount of air exhausted to the outside of the building. If these two airflows are not properly balanced, the following issues may occur: ...

  • Page 26: Determining The Cfm

    Gauge Attachments When sampling an airflow, various attachments are available DUCT for use on a digital manometer. Consult with your Lifebreath distributor for available options such as a pitot tube, flow FLOW measuring station, and an airflow measuring probe. Pitot tube Figure B illustrates a digital manometer with a pitot tube attachment.
  • Page 27 Balancing Preparation Prior to performing the air balancing procedure, perform the following steps: Seal the ductwork.  Confirm the installation and proper operation of all the components of the HRV.  Fully open the balancing dampers.  Turn off all household exhaust devices (range hood, clothes dryer, bathroom fans). ...

  • Page 28: Balancing The Airflow Using The Door Ports

    Balancing the Airflow using the Door Ports Door balancing ports ( not on all models ) are designed to be used in the conjunction with a digital manometer to measure the stale and fresh airflows for balancing. Step 1: Prepare the airflow measuring device by connecting the hoses to the low and high pressure side of the gauge.
  • Page 29 Balancing Door Port illustrations Balancing Ports for RNC4-TPD and TPF High High Supply Balancing Ports Exhaust Balancing Ports Balancing Ports for RNC155 Model Balancing Ports for RNC5-TPD/FD/ES, RNC5-HEX-TPD/TPF and RNC205 Models High Exhaust High Balancing Supply Ports Balancing Supply Port High Balancing Ports...
  • Page 30 Airflow Reference Charts RNC4-TPD Model RNC4-TPD models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 Hi 2 Hi 1 Supply...
  • Page 31 Airflow Reference Charts RNC4-TPF Model RNC4 Models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 Hi 2 Hi 1 Supply...
  • Page 32 Airflow Reference Charts RNC5 TPD/TPF Models RNC5-TP D models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 Hi 2 Hi 1...
  • Page 33 Airflow Reference Charts RNC5 TPD/TPF Models Continued RNC5-TPD models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. 0.890 0.670 0.590...
  • Page 34 Airflow Reference Charts RNC5-ES Model RNC5-ES models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. HI 3 HI 2 HI 1 Supply...
  • Page 35 Airflow Reference Charts RNC5-ES Model Continued RNC5-E S model have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. 1.02 0.89 0.82...
  • Page 36 Airflow Reference Charts RNC5-HEX-TPD/TPF Models RNC5-HEX-TP D and TPF models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 Hi 2 Hi 1...
  • Page 37 Airflow Reference Charts RNC5-HEX-TPF and TPF Models (Continued) 0.610 0.610 0.610 0.620 0.620 0.620 0.630 0.630 0.630 0.640 0.640 0.640 0.650 0.650 0.660 0.660 0.670 0.670 0.680 0.680 0.690 0.690 0.700 0.700 0.710 0.710 0.720 0.720 0.730 0.730 0.740 0.740 0.750 0.750 0.760...
  • Page 38 Airflow Reference Charts RNC155 Model 155 models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in the installation manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 is the factory setting (the highest high speed). Refer to the specification sheet for high speed airflows.
  • Page 39 Airflow Reference Charts RNC155 Model Continued 155 models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in the installation manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. NOTE: Hi 3 is the factory setting (the highest high speed). Refer to the specification sheet for high speed airflows.
  • Page 40 Airflow Reference Charts RNC205 Model 205 models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer “I selectable High Speed Settings” in the installation manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 is the factory setting (the highest high speed). Refer to the specification sheet for high speed airflows.
  • Page 41 Airflow Reference Charts RNC205 Model Continued 205 models have 3 airflow charts for their installer adjustable high speed settings. Refer to “Installer Selectable High Speed Settings” in the installation manual for instructions on how to adjust the circuit board DIP switches. Hi 3 is the factory setting (the highest high speed). Refer to the specification sheet for high speed airflows.
  • Page 42 Airflow Reference Charts RNC200 Model Door port balancing can be achieved by using these charts. Balance these Models on their factory circuit board DIP settings (Hi 3). MODEL 200 Reading from Manometer Airflow Numbers Pressure Supply Exhaust Water Column (Pa) (CFM) (CFM) (inches)
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Poor airflows  1/4 in (6 mm) mesh on outside  Clean exterior hoods or vents hood is plugged Remove and clean filter  Filters plugged   Remove and clean core Core obstructed Check and open grilles ...

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