Lifebreath max series Instructions de montage
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MAX SERIES
HOMEOWNERS GUIDE
69-MAX-OWNERS 012616
Table of Contents
Homeowner/Contractor Information ............................................................................................ 2
Ventilation Variable Settings ....................................................................................................... 3
How to Synchronize the Humidity Settings ................................................................................... 3
How the Dehumidistat Works ...................................................................................................... 4
Lifebreath Digital Control ............................................................................................................ 5
Timers and Repeater .................................................................................................................. 6
Maintenance Routine .................................................................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 11
Additional Information ............................................................................................................... 12
Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 12
Model___________________________________
Serial Number____________________________
Dealer / Contractor Information
Dealer_________________________________
Installer________________________________
Telephone/Contact_______________________
Installation Date_________________________
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Homeowner Information
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Selecting the Ventilation Rate That is Right for You
The modes of operation and speeds are used to adjust your indoor ventilation rate. Experiment with the
ventilation levels in your home to evaluate the ideal amount of ventilation to suit your home and
personal preferences. Your Lifebreath MAX Series HRV main control has 5 modes of operation and 5
speeds on each mode.
I. Continuous Ventilation
This mode of operation provides continuous ventilation within the home. You may, for example, select
Continuous Ventilation at low speed for normal operation and increase to high speed during increased
activity levels, such as cooking and showering, etc.
II. 20 Minutes On, 40 Minutes Recirculation
This mode ventilates for 20 minutes and recirculates the household air every 40 minutes each hour. This
mode is not applicable if your HRV is connected to a forced air system.
III.20 Minutes On, 40 Minutes Standby
This mode of operation provides 20 minutes of ventilation each hour. You can use this ventilation mode at
low speed for low household activity levels or when the home is unoccupied.
IV. 10 Minutes On, 50 Minutes Standby
This mode of operation provides 10 minutes of ventilation each hour. You can use this ventilation mode at
low speed for low household activity levels or when the home is unoccupied. This mode is useful when
20/40 mode is providing too much ventilation.
V. Continuous Recirculation
This mode continuously recirculates your household air (no ventilation). This mode is not applicable if your
HRV is connected to a forced air system.
Recirculation
Recirculates existing household air without introducing fresh air. Recirculation modes (II and V) are not
applicable if your HRV is connected to a forced air system, since your forced air system already circulates the
household air. Recirculation modes are unavailable on some models.
Disconnect the power from the unit before cleaning or servicing.
To prevent electrical shock, it is extremely important to confirm the polarity of the power line that is switched by
the safety (disconnect) switch. The hot line (black) is the proper line for switching. Use either a voltmeter or test
lamp to confirm the absence of a voltage between the disconnect switch and ground (on the cabinet) while the
door is open. This procedure must be followed, as dwellings are occasionally wired improperly. Always ensure the
proper grounding of the unit.
Warning
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.
Note
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20/hr 40/hr
10/hr 50/hr
20/hr 40/hr
How the Dehumidistat Works
High indoor humidity levels, during the heating season, have become a problem in many well
insulated, tight homes, excessive condensation on the window is a visual sign of high indoor humidity
levels. High indoor humidity levels can result in mold and mildew and the eventual degradation of the
building structure itself.
Your HRV reduces indoor humidity levels when the outdoor air is drier than the indoor air. These
conditions usually occur during the heating season when outdoor temperatures are less than 15oC
(59oF). During the heating season, the operation of the HRV may reduce indoor humidity levels
sufficiently to eliminate the need for further dehumidification. If your home requires further
dehumidification, use the Dehumidistat feature located on the main control. This feature aggressively
addresses high indoor humidity levels by initiating high speed ventilation when the indoor humidity
levels rise above the adjustable set point on the control. Refer to "Setting the Dehumidistat" on page
6 of this guide for instructions on how to set the Dehumidistat. The Dehumidistat function should be
set to off for all seasons except the heating season because a dehumidifying effect occurs only when
the outdoor air is dryer than the indoor air.
Your Lifebreath Digital Control has an adjustable Dehumidistat which can be set to achieve a
further dehumidification effect from your HRV. High speed ventilation will be initiated upon exceeding
the Dehumidistat set point regardless of the mode and speed of operation. Once the humidity in the
house is reduced, the HRV will revert back to its previous setting.
We suggest operating the HRV for the first few days without use of the Dehumidistat function to
observe if a further dehumidification effect will be required. The Dehumidistat operates in % of RH
(relative humidity) with 60 being high and 20 being low. If after a few days, further dehumidification
is required (the house is still too humid), set the humidity level to a lower amount.
The average person is comfortable between 30% and 50% RH. The Dehumidistat should be set to
off for all seasons except the heating season.
Dehumidistat Disable automatically disables the Dehumidistat function on the main control when outdoor
temperatures exceed 15oC (59oF) for a full 24 hour period. All other HRV features and functions operate normally
while the Dehumidistat function is disabled.
Dehumidistat Re-Enable automatically re-enables the Dehumidistat function if either the outdoor temperature
drops below 15oC (59oF) for a full 24 hour period or if the HRV is reset (unplugged for 30 seconds).
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Dehumidistat Notes
The Lifebreath Digital Control 99-DXPL02 (Included)
The Lifebreath Digital Control offers advanced features to control your home's ventilation.
Key Features :
Attention
Only one main control can be installed on your system.
Recirculation is not available on all models.
Timers will not function when mode of operation is set to “OFF”, unless specifically installed for that function. (See
Installation Guide for other options.)
Instruction Card
Mode
Button Dehumidistat
Button RESET Button
20/40/60 High
Speed Button
Digital Control Operating Instructions (DXPL02):
Turning on the Control
Press and release the ON/OFF button . The light above will illuminate.
Setting the Ventilation Speed
Press and release the Fan button to select one of the 5 available fan speeds. The fan speed will
be displayed on the screen beside the Fan symbol . Standby mode (Fan OFF) is indicated as
speed 0. The fan will turn ON if required by a remote Timer (if installed).
20/40/60 High Speed Button
Press and release the 20/40/60 High Speed button to temporarily initiate HIGH Fan speed for 20,
40 or 60 minutes. Press once for 20 minutes, twice for 40 minutes, 3 times for 60 minutes and 4
times to disable. The will appear on the screen and the corresponding section of the clock will
flash to indicate the time interval selected. When the timer runs out, the unit will return to it's
previous operating fan speed.
Setting the Mode of Operation
There are 5 modes of operation available with the DXPL02 control. Pressing the Mode button
will cycle through the different modes of operation and they will be displayed on the screen.
ON/OFF
Button
Fan Speed
Button
5 speed fan setting
Standby setting (fan speed 0)
Electronic Dehumidistat
20/40/60 HIGH speed override button
Compatible with 99-DET02 Wireless Timers
Easy to read backlit LCD screen
Slim-line design
Connect to 3 wire 20 gauge low voltage wire
Five selectable modes of operation
•Continuous Ventilation
•20 min. Ventilation / 40 min.
Recirculation 20/hr 40/hr
•20 min. Ventilation / 40 min. OFF
•10 min. Ventilation / 50 min. OFF
•Continuous Recirculation
Service indicator
20/hr 40/hr
10/hr 50/hr
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Digital Control
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Setting the Dehumidistat
For a full description of the Dehumidistat function, refer to page 4 "How the Dehumidistat Works".
The DXPL02 control displays the current indoor humidity in LARGE numbers and the Dehumidistat
setting in SMALL numbers on the screen. If the indoor humidity is above the set point, the
DXPL02 control will initiate HIGH Fan speed operation in Ventilation mode until the indoor
humidity has been reduced below the set point.
Press and release the Dehumidistat button to adjust the Dehumidistat setting. The numbers on
the screen will cycle. The Dehumidistat can be set between 25% RH and 60% RH. To disable
the Dehumidistat function on the control, cycle through the setting until OFF is displayed.
Reset Button
The RESET button will clear the current Fan, Timer, Mode and Dehumidistat settings and set the
unit into LOW fan speed, Ventilation mode and a Dehumidistat setting of 40%.
Service Indicator
A service indicator appears when the unit requires routine maintenance. Refer to
"Maintenance Routine" in this guide.
To reset the service indicator once routine maintenance has been performed, press and hold the
ON/OFF button for 5 seconds.
Timers
Depending on the type of HRV installation, you may have timers in areas such as restrooms. The
Timer will override the operational mode (regardless of the setting) and initiate HIGH fan speed
Ventilation. Upon completion of the timer cycle, the HRV will return to your selected operational
mode and fan speed setting.
Lifebreath 20/40/60 Minute Timer
99-DET01
Initiates high speed ventilation for 20, 40 or 60 minutes.
The 20/40/60 minute status lights indicate high speed
operation. Lockout mode is useful if you wish to disable
the Timer. Set lockout by holding the select button for 5
seconds. Unlock by holding for 5 seconds.
20/40/60 Minute
Status Lights
Select Button
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Timers
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Lifebreath Wireless 20/40/60 Minute Timer
99-DET02
Initiates high speed ventilation for 20, 40 or 60 minutes.
The 20/40/60 minute status lights indicate high speed
operation.
Wireless Timers have an estimated range of 40' with no
obstructions. To increase the range of a Wireless Timer
a 99-RX02 Repeater may be used.
Using the Wireless Timer 99-DET02
When paired to the main wall control, the Wireless Timer
may be moved to a remote location in the home such as
a bathroom.
Pressing the Select Button on the Timer will initiate high
speed fan operation. The corresponding Status Light will
illuminate under the number on the Timer to indicate
either 20, 40 or 60 minutes of high speed fan operation.
To cancel the call for high speed fan operation, press the
Select Button until the Status Lights are no longer
illuminated.
Replacing the Battery
When the battery on the timer needs to be replaced in
the Wireless Timer, the red LED Battery Indicator will
illuminate.
To replace the battery, first remove the Face Plate by
pulling it off the wall. On the back of the Timer Face
Plate the battery will be exposed. Replace the battery
and re-attach the Face Pate to the Back Plate. Be
careful not to damage the tabs on the Back Plate when
re-attaching the Face Plate.
Back of
99-DET02
Face Plate
Removable
Backplate
20/40/60 Minute
Status Lights
Select Button initiates
high speed ventilation
for 20, 40 or 60 min.
Battery Indicator
Back Plate
Face Plate
Battery
Power Plug
Timers
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Lifebreath Wireless Repeater
99-RX02
The Wireless Repeater is used to extend range of the 99-
DET02 Wireless Timers. The Repeater plugs directly into
a 120V power outlet. The 99-RX02 wirelessly connects to
the main control as well as the 99-DET02 Timers.
The 99-RX02 Repeater should be installed at the halfway
point between the 99-DET02 Wireless Timer and the
main wall control if the Timer is out of range.
Indicator LED's
When the Repeater is positioned correctly, a solid green
LED will illuminate indicating the Repeater has a strong
connection to the main wall control and may be moved
farther away if necessary.
A flashing green LED means that the Repeater has a moderate connection to the main wall
control. The Repeater will function properly at this position but should not be moved farther from
the main wall control to ensure the connection is maintained.
A red LED indicates the Repeater is not connected to the main wall control and should be
repositioned closer to the main wall control to re-establish the connection and function.
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Maintenance Routine
1. Inspect Exterior Hoods at Least Once a Month
Make sure exhaust and fresh air supply hoods are not blocked or restricted by leaves, grass,
or snow. In winter, it is especially important to make sure snow is not blocking the hoods or
that frost has not built up on the wire mesh (bird screen).
2. Clean Air Filters (Clean Four times a Year)
The standard filters equipped with your HRV are removable and washable.
a) Open access door and slide core out.
Remove filter clips if present.
b) Once clips are removed, filters can be taken off the core to be rinsed with water or a
combination of mild soap and water. Do not clean in the dishwasher.
c) To re-assemble, place clean filter(s) (wet or dry) back into their positions against the core
and return clips to their original positions.
d) Slide core back into its original position.
3. Clean Core Twice a Year
a) Open access door.
b) Carefully grip ends of core and pull evenly outward. Core may be snug, but will slide out
of the cabinet.
c) Once removed from the cabinet remove filters.
d) Install the clean filters.
e) Install clean core in the cabinet.
Note: Core installation label on the outer end of the core.
To Install the Clean Core:
a) To reinstall the core first position the bottom of the core on the bottom support in the
cabinet.
b) Carefully align the core with the other 3 supports and fully insert the core.
c) Push on sides of core, do not push on the center.
Note: Core may appear to stick out from the cabinet approximately 1/8 in (3 mm). This is
designed this way so that the access door will fit tight against the core.
Do not use cleaning solutions for the HRV core
Soak and rinse the HRV core in warm soapy water
Do not use bleach or chlorine
Do not use a pressure washer on the HRV core
Do not place the HRV core in a dishwasher
Warning:
Electric shock hazard. Can cause injury or death. Before attempting to perform any service or maintenance, turn
the electrical power unit off at disconnect switch(es). Unit may have multiple power supplies.
Blockage of hoods may cause an imbalance
Attention/Warning
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Maintenance Routine Continued
4. Motors — Maintenance Free
5. Drain (condensate) Line - Clean Once a Year
Inspect drain line, drain spout and “P” trap for blockage, mold or kinks. Flush with warm
soapy water and replace if worn, bent or unable to clean.
6. Clean Duct Work if Required
The duct work running to and from the HRV may accumulate dirt. Wipe and vacuum the duct
once every year. You may wish to contact a heating/ventilation company to do this.
7. General Maintenance - Twice a Year
Wipe down the inside of the cabinet with a damp cloth to remove dirt, bugs and debris that
may be present.
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