ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATION
Thank you for purchasing the AprilAire Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV). This ERV is designed to remove indoor air pollution and supply fresh air to your home. Growing evidence suggests indoor air quality can be compromised, with people spending approximately 90% of their time indoors breathing potentially polluted, stale, recirculated air. This can pose health risks, as cumulative effects from multiple pollutant sources can be significant. Your ERV actively works to provide a supply of fresh air and remove indoor air pollution.
The AprilAire Energy Recovery Ventilator utilizes indoor stale exhaust air to precondition incoming fresh air, adapting to seasonal needs. During the heating season, the core's cross-flow design pre-heats incoming cool, fresh air using warm, stale exhaust air, thereby reducing the energy required by the heating system for comfort maintenance.
Similarly, during the summer, this process removes heat and moisture from incoming air. The ERV ensures a comfortable and healthy indoor environment year-round with minimal maintenance and quiet operation.
[Image: A white and blue AprilAire V22BEC Energy Recovery Ventilator unit with visible air intake/exhaust ports and control panel. The AprilAire logo and model name are visible on the unit.]
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
⚠️ WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: 120 volts can cause serious injury from electric shock. Before servicing, disconnect electrical power to the HVAC system and ventilator. Ensure power remains disconnected until service is completed.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Energy Recovery Ventilator features a three-position speed switch. Settings 'I' or 'II' establish continuous operation, while 'STANDBY/OFF' mode is also available. Turning the on/off switch to 'I' provides a constant supply of fresh air to your home.
ERV operation can be scheduled using an AprilAire Thermostat with IAQ Control or an AprilAire Model 8120X Ventilation Control. Consult your installing contractor for details on the AprilAire Thermostat with IAQ Control. For external control, set the speed switch to the STANDBY/OFF mode.
MAINTENANCE
- Unplug the unit before opening the access panel and performing maintenance.
- Dirty filters impede air resistance and reduce airflow. Clean or replace filters at least 3 to 4 times per year. Clean filters with running water or a vacuum cleaner. Ensure filters are completely dry before reinstallation.
- To maintain high heat exchange efficiency, regular cleaning of the core is essential. Remove the two screws securing the core and pull it out. Gently clean air passages using a vacuum with a soft brush attachment. Water may also be used for cleaning if necessary. Avoid sharp objects, abrasive detergents, or aggressive solvents, as they can damage the core. Ensure the core is dry before reinstalling it.
- Inspect outdoor intake and exhaust vents every six months and clean as needed.
- Check blower compartments for debris buildup every six months and vacuum/clean if necessary. The blower motor requires no maintenance.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Terms of Coverage
Your AprilAire® Ventilator is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase.
What Is Covered
AprilAire's sole obligation under this Limited Warranty is, at AprilAire's discretion, to supply a replacement, free of charge, for any component or product found to be defective. Defective parts will be replaced with genuine AprilAire parts. Defective products will be replaced with a new AprilAire product of equal or similar features and functionality if the original product is discontinued or unavailable.
Not Covered by the Limited Warranty
- Consumable or maintenance products (e.g., Air Filters, Evaporative Humidifier Water Panels, Steam Canisters, Steam Humidifier Electrode Wires).
- Products purchased from third parties that were previously used (e.g., from eBay, auction sites, or individuals).
- Labor charges, shipping costs, removal fees, service fees, or reinstallation costs.
- Materials furnished by the installer.
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation, or failure to install, use, or maintain the product per instructions.
- Damage to HVAC equipment from improper installation or misapplication.
- Modifications, changes, repurposing, or alterations to the AprilAire product.
- Extended warranties or satisfaction guarantees offered by third parties.
- Cosmetic damage or normal wear and tear (scratches, peeling finish, dents that do not affect mechanical functionality).
- Damage caused by acts of nature (fire, collision, flood, wind, power surge, lightning strike, mold).
- Damage caused during transit.
- Damage caused during installation due to failure to follow local, state, or federal laws, statutes, codes, or ordinances.
- Damage caused by defects in materials furnished by the installer.
Limit of Liability
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD. APRILAIRE IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (OTHER THAN FOR PERSONAL INJURIES) RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID IF DEFECT(S) RESULT FROM FAILURE TO INSTALL THE PRODUCT ACCORDING TO APRILAIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO MISAPPLICATION OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ALL DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION.
Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranty duration or the exclusion/limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to your situation. This Limited Warranty grants specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary by state.
Register Your AprilAire® Product
Thank you for choosing AprilAire. Register your product at apriliare.com/warranty to receive important updates and notifications, and to streamline warranty claims.
Your warranty registration information will not be sold or shared outside of this company.
Make a Warranty Claim
For questions or to initiate a claim, contact AprilAire Customer Service at 1.800.334.6011, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
AprilAire may require you to return the product within thirty (30) days after the warranty period to the place of purchase or AprilAire, contact a professional contractor for service, submit the product for testing, or send pictures of the original product with the serial number to AprilAire Technical Support for inspection as conditions for claim review or replacement.
AprilAire® is a registered trademark and division of Research Products Corporation, P.O. Box 1467, Madison, WI 53701-1467 USA.
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