Installing The Exterior Hoods; Connecting The Drain; Important - Broan HRV150FL Manual Del Instalador

3. INSTALLATION (
CONT
3.7 I E
NSTALLING THE XTERIOR
Choose an appropriate location for the exterior hoods:
• At least 6 feet (1.8 m) away from each other to avoid cross-
contamination
• At least 18 inches (457 mm) above the ground
Make sure the intake hood is at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away
from any of the following:
• Dryer exhaust, high efficiency furnace vent,
central vacuum vent
• Gas meter exhaust, gas barbecue-grill
• Any exhaust from a combustion source
• Garbage bin and any other source of contamination.
Refer to illustration at right to connect the insulated duct to the
hoods. An "Anti-Gust Intake Hood" should be installed in regions
where a lot of snow is expected to fall.
3.8 C D
ONNECTING THE RAIN
A drain tubing (included) must be installed for all units.
12" minimum
VD0325A
Cut 2 sections of plastic tube, at least 12"-
long each, and attach them to each inner
drain fitting, located under the unit.
Join both short sections to the "T" junction and
main tube as shown, to prevent the unit from
drawing unpleasant odors from the drain.
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D
H
OODS
!
WARNING
T
IE WRAP
12" minimum
Run the tube to the floor drain or to an
alternative drain pipe or pail.
IMPORTANT: If using a pail to collect water,
locate the tube end approximately 1" from
the top of the pail in order to prevent water
from being drawn back up into the unit.
E
XHAUST
H
OOD
18"
(457
VD0028
CAUTION
± 1"
VD0308A
12
6" ø
(152 )
MM
I
NTAKE
H
OOD
)
MM
18"
6'
(457 )
MM
(1.8 )
M
O
PTIONAL
T
APE AND DUCT TIE DUCT LOCATION
C
AULKING
VD0282
Insert both drain plugs (included in parts
bag) in alternate drain fittings located on top
of the unit.
6'
(1.8 )
M
18"
(457 )
MM