Fantech AEV 1000 Nstallation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Manual is about: Air Exchange Ventilator

Summary of AEV 1000

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    Aev models installation, operation and maintenance manual aev 1000 aev series air exchange ventilator c c c us r your ventilation system should be installed in conformance with the appropriate provincial or state require- ments or in the absence of such requirements with the current edition of the n...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents technical data aev series ...................................................................................................................... 1 operation ................................................................................................................................

  • Page 3: Components

    Components case - 22 gauge galvanized steel with powder coat paint, lined with strong top quality insulation. Filter - synthetic high quality filter for better indoor air quality and clean air. Unit controls - case mounted rocker switches provide the following functions. On/off switch is to engage t...

  • Page 4: Operation

    Operation winter: humidity control is very important during the winter months. This is when problems will be most apparent since condensation on the windows will often occur. The colder the outside temperature, the greater the risk of con- densation in the home.The average relative humidity should b...

  • Page 5: Operation

    Air quality sensor the wall mount air quality sensor (aqs) monitors indoor air quality and activates the override mode when carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, benzene, volatile organic compounds and other pollutants are detected. The unit will then return to normal mode once the air pollutants are reduc...

  • Page 6: Installation

    • install the unit close to the outside wall on which the supply and exhaust hoods will be mounted. • have a nearby power supply 120 volts, 60 hz. • have the possibility of mounting the unit to supporting beams. • mount the unit as level as possible. • have a certain amount of heat around the unit (...

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    3 push the hood into the opening. Attach the hood to the outside wall with mounting screws. Repeat the installation procedure for both the supply and exhaust hood. 2 pull the insulated flexible duct through the opening until it is well extended and straight. Slide the duct’s inner vinyl sleeve over ...

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    • for new construction, the rigid ducts are run in the walls. • choose the loction your supply and exhaust fantech grille {mge (metal) or pge (plastic)}s.The supply grilles should be located in every habitable room and the exhaust grilles should be located in the wet rooms. • a piece of flexible duc...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation (con’t) *follow local building codes* radiant, hydronic and electric baseboard heating • this diagram shows the installation of your unit with radiant hydronic or baseboard heating. As shown, the stale air is extracted from the rooms with high humidity levels, and the fresh air is deliv...

  • Page 10: Air Flow Balancing

    Magnehelic magnehelic gauge duct air flow pitot tube b this airflow measuring station reads the airflow by being connected to the ducting. A the duct’s airflow velocity is measured with a magnehelic gauge and a pitot tube. See “pitot tube balancing procedure” next page. • to avoid airflow turbulence...

  • Page 11: Air Flow Balancing (Cont’)

    Air flow balancing (cont’) 1 for this flow measuring station, cut the duct and place the flow measuring station between each station. Make sure that the flow measuring station’s air direction arrow points in the direction of the airflow. Secure the flow measuring station with duct tape. 2 before tak...

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    Magnehelic ma gneh elic pitot tube balancing procedure (cont’) * pitot tube should be kept at least 12” away from fans elbows and dampers to ensure acurate reading. 10 fan tech at kitchen :: accessories u n l i m i t e d call 1-800-667-8721 anywhere in the us and canada - www.Kitchensource.Com.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance the filter needs to be checked and cleaned every three months or when it appears dirty. To clean, remove the filter and vac- uum. If the filter still appears dirty, it can be washed in warm sudsy water (mild detergent). Replace the filter if it becomes too soft after washing. The filter ...

  • Page 14: Servicing

    Servicing parts list description part # 1 motorized impeller 500000 2 filter 017068 3 override relay board 410150 4 capacitor 410428 5 auto-transformer 410350 6 control panel 200422 7 5” collar 530172 8 filter door 200426 9 access panel 203939 12 fan tech at kitchen :: accessories u n l i m i t e d ...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Solutions causes problem dehumidistat control is set too low dehumidistat control is set too high sudden change in temperature storing too much wood for heating dryer vent exhaust is inside home poor air circulating near windows basement door is closed improper adjustment of dehumidistat control air...