Lifebreath CAF-02-MB User Manual

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* LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNER
NOTE: Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications,
ratings and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
CAF-02-MB
1203
Installing Contractor
Telephone / Contact
Serial Number
Installation Date Model
TO BE COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER INSTALLATION
OPERATION, SIZING AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
NOTE: ALTHOUGH SOME MODELS DIFFER IN OPERATION,
THE BASIC STEPS ARE SIMILAR.
CAUTION
It is always important to assess how the operation of any HRV/ERV may interact with vented combustion equipment (ie. Gas
Furnaces, Oil Furnaces, Wood Stoves, etc.).
NEVER install an HRV/ERV in a situation where its normal operation, lack of operation or partial failure may result
in the backdrafting or improper functioning of vented combustion equipment!!!
NOW MANUFACTURED WITH
AIRCOM ELECTRONICS
CLEAN AIR FURNACE
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - INSTALLATION MANUAL

* LEAVE FOR HOMEOWNERNOTE: Due to ongoing research and product development, specifications, ratings and dimensions are subject to change without n

Page 2 - Table of Contents

Water Heater ThermostatThe water heater thermostat is set by theinstalling contractor to provide the required temperature at the hot water outlet of t

Page 3 - Introduction

temperature is approx. 130˚F (54˚C) which is60˚F (15.5˚C) above the return air temperature.These units typically have a temperature rise of35˚F (2˚C)

Page 4 - Description and Purpose

12Model ConfigurationCAF - Clean Air Furnace(Built-in HRV)AH - Air Handler(No HRV) ConfigurationU - UpflowD - DownflowH - HorizontalHydronic Coil Siz

Page 5 - Combo System Basic Principles

13Model CAF-U-S4A-24-P16Voltage 120 VAC 60 HzHp 1/3Amps (total) 7Water1/2" Copper SolderedConnections ConnectionAirflow (High).25 in wg 1030 CFM.

Page 6

14Options99-186 Weatherhoods, Two - 6" c/w1/4" mesh screen99-130W Remote Wall Mount DehumidistatControl 24 VAC only99-RSK6 6” back draft dam

Page 7 - Manual Valves

15Options99-186 Weatherhoods, Two - 6" c/w1/4" mesh screen99-130W Remote Wall Mount DehumidistatControl 24 VAC only99-RSK6 6” back draft dam

Page 8 - CHECK VALVE

16Options99-186 Weatherhoods, Two - 6" c/w1/4" mesh screen99-130W Remote Wall Mount DehumidistatControl 24 VAC only99-RSK6 6” back draft dam

Page 9 - (1st degree burns)

Front19"47.5"LatchesBlower Section (SERVICE CLEARANCE 10")Top29.5"6"6"14"12"4"VentilationSupplyAir InletV

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Front19"47.5"LatchesBlower Section (SERVICE CLEARANCE 10")Side29.5"6"6"14"12"4"VentilationSupplyAir Inlet

Page 11 - Pressure Drop (PD)

19Options99-186 Weatherhoods, Two - 6" c/w1/4" mesh screen99-130W Remote Wall Mount DehumidistatControl 24 VAC only99-RSK6 6” back draft dam

Page 12 - CAF - U - S2A - 24 - P16

2Table of ContentsIntroduction ... 3Descripti

Page 13 - Filters

20Options99-186 Weatherhoods, Two - 6" c/w1/4" mesh screen99-130W Remote Wall Mount DehumidistatControl 24 VAC only99-RSK6 6” back draft dam

Page 14

21TopSide29.5"29.5"19"47.5"6"6"14"12"4"19"22.25"Supply Air17.25"VentilationSupply AirInlet

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The purpose of this manual is to give the contractorguidelines for installing the LIFEBREATH Clean AirFurnace. All national and local codes relating t

Page 16

Penetrations from sheet metal screws used tofasten the ductwork to the cabinet of the unitshould only be placed into the duct flange provided.This is

Page 17

Locating Intake WeatherhoodThe intake weatherhood should be locatedas follows:• 4 - 6' from ventilation exhaust hood, and upstream of prevailing

Page 18

It is necessary to have balanced air flows in anHRV. The volume of air brought in from the outsidemust equal the volume of air exhausted by the unit.I

Page 19 - Core

This is an example for determining the airflow in a6" duct. The Pitot tube reading was 0.025inches of water. From the chart, this is 640 feet per

Page 20

Drain LineThe ventilation portion of the Clean Air Furnacehas two drain pans for removing condensation,which may occur on the heat recovery core durin

Page 21

28WaterHeaterCheckValveTo HouseCAForAHMin. 12" above top of CAF / AH12"WaterHeaterCAForAHCheckValveMin. 12" above top of CAF / AHTo Hou

Page 22 - Installation

29LD1T30 T31POOLSW1FDDDheatcoolDFR2T32 T33 T34 T35 T36 T37 T38 T39 T40 T41 T42T29Contact 1N.0. COM N.C. N.0. COM N.C. N.0. COM N.C. N.0 . COM

Page 23

3IntroductionCongratulations on your selection of the LIFEBREATH Clean Air Furnace (CAF). This is a very advanced unitthat combines the outstanding ef

Page 24 - Locating Weatherhood

30Switch SettingAdjust SwitchesBoth OFF5 0N - 6 OFF5 OFF - 6 ON5 ON - 6 ONHeatNormalIncrease 15%Decrease 15%NormalCoolNormalIncrease 15%Decrease 15%No

Page 25 - Pitot Tube Air Flow Balancing

31OperationHeating/CoolingWhen the room thermostat calls for heat, it acti-vates a circulation pump located inside the CleanAir Furnace. This pump del

Page 26 - Balancing Collar Instructions

32Start-Up ProcedureIn order for any appliance to work properly it mustbe set up and tested by a knowledgeable technician.The following conditions mus

Page 27 - HRV Drain Line Diagram

33Lack of heat1. Check that the room thermostat is set to thedesired temperature.2. Confirm the units have power and the shut-offvalves are open.3. En

Page 28 - Plumbing

34Humidity levels are too low1. If you have installed a dehumidistat ensure thatits setting is correct. (Summer - OFF) (Winter -30% RH to 45% RH).2. C

Page 29 - Function & Controls

35Water Pump Performance Specifications1614121086420 Capacity on U.S. gpmS2 and S4 Models1 2 4

Page 34 - Humidity levels are too high

4Description and PurposeIMPORTANT NOTEThe purpose of this manual is to act as an instal-lation guide only for the LIFEBREATH Clean AirFurnace. Manufac

Page 37

42CAF/Air Handler Wiring Diagram60-CAF-AH-010803REDWHITEBLUEBLACKTHERMISTORTO A/C CONDENSERPumpFanMotorLD1T30 T31POOLSW1FDDDheatcoolDFR2T32 T33 T34 T3

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43Transformer12/24VacECM - CAF/Air Handler Wiring DiagramPumpLD1T30 T31POOLSW1FDDDheatcoolDFR2T32 T33 T34 T35 T36 T37 T38 T39 T40 T41 T42T29Contact 1N

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Closed/Open Combo SystemFrom the aspect of delivery of domestic hotwater and space heating, the Open and Closedsystems operate the same. A system beco

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Call for Space Heating OnlyOperationWhen the thermostat calls for heat, the circulation pump is activated and hot water isdrawn from the top of the wa

Page 42 - Wiring Diagram

Manual ValvesThere are a number of manual valves required forthe system to operate properly and safely. Thesevalves are used as shut off valves, drain

Page 43 - ECM Wiring Diagram

Shut Off ValvesThere are 3 shut off valves required for an integrated combo system as follows:• One valve (a) on the cold water side of the water heat

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Expansion TanksExpansion tanks are required for “ClosedSystems”(most municipal water systems areclosed systems). The expansion tank has an air bladder

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