GREENHECK

ENERGY
RECOVERY
VENTILATOR
• Commercial
• Institutional

MODEL ERV

February 2000
 GREENHECK
MODEL ERV ®

ENERGY
RECOVERY
VENTILATOR
VENTILATE ADEQUATELY AND
ECONOMICALLY
To provide a healthy and productive indoor The result is the Greenheck Energy Recovery
environment, adequate ventilation is necessary. Ventilator, which allows the HVAC system to meet the
ASHRAE Standard 62, Ventilation for Acceptable Standard 62 ventilation rates while controlling energy
Indoor Air Quality, prescribes ventilation requirements. costs and humidity levels. This product line offers the
However, providing adequate ventilation AND system designer an economical solution to many
controlling energy costs may appear to be mutually Indoor Air Quality problems. In many markets payback
exclusive objectives. Greenheck recognized this is less than one year. Additionally, Greenheck’s energy
dilemma and accepted the challenge of developing recovery ventilators are easy to apply in new
ventilation equipment that enables an HVAC system to construction or renovation installations.
meet both objectives.

IDEAL FOR:
• Schools • Retail Stores
• Office Buildings • Restaurants
• Nursing Homes • Hotels

ENERGY RECOVERY TECHNOLOGY

Greenheck has combined its expertise in ventilation products with
the latest technology in air-to-air heat exchangers. The heart of the
energy recovery ventilator is a light-weight polymer enthalpy wheel.
Silica gel desiccant is permanently bonded to the polymer, which
provides a long and reliable energy transfer life. This state of the art
wheel design has low pressure drop characteristics that enable the
ventilator to accommodate external static pressure requirements up
to 1.50 in. wg. Also, in contrast to heat wheels of the 1970’s,
Greenheck’s wheels were designed specifically for commercial and
institutional installations with minimal maintenance in mind. For
comfort ventilation applications up to 9,000 cfm, it is the best all
around total energy recovery device available.

UL
®
UL Listed - Ducted Heat
Recovery Ventilators UL
®
Greenheck certifies that the ERV models
shown herein are licensed to bear the AMCA
seal. The ratings shown are based on tests
and procedures performed in accordance
R
with AMCA publication 211 and comply with
For more information on Greenheck’s Energy the requirements of the AMCA Certified
Recovery products see our web site at Ratings Program.
www.greenheck.com.

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APPLICATION

The basic objectives for providing acceptable Indoor The best solution for most commercial and
Air Quality are to control indoor contaminant levels institutional facilities will include an enthalpy wheel
while maintaining desired indoor air temperature and product. These products transfer temperature and
humidity. Compliance with the prescribed ventilation moisture properties from one airstream to another. The
rates in ASHRAE Standard 62 appear to satisfy the result is capturing the cooling or heating energy from
contaminant issue. However, simply increasing the exhaust air before it leaves the HVAC system. This
outdoor air requirements with “traditional” HVAC product concept and its energy transfer capabilities
systems may not address the humidity issue properly are illustrated below.
and often leads to significant energy cost increases.

SUMMER
• Cools outdoor air with up to 85%
Outdoor Air Exhaust Air effectiveness of sensible heat
Dry Bulb 90°F Dry Bulb 87°F transfer.
Wet Bulb 76°F Wet Bulb 73.5°F 180
Humidity 113 grains/lb. Humidity 103 grains/lb. • Extracts moisture from outdoor

%
air with up to 85%

90
80 160

%
effectiveness of latent

70

%
energy transfer. 140

50
p.
• Reduces ventilation

Specific Humidity
m
Te
120
cooling load up to 70

lb
Outdoor Air

Bu
4 tons per 100

et

%
1000 cfm.
W

30
60 80
Supply Air
50 60
Room Air
40 40
Supply Air
30
Dry Bulb 78°F 10%
Wet Bulb 65.5°F (51% RH) 20
Humidity 74 grains/lb. Room Air
(to be exhausted)
Dry Bulb 75°F 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Wet Bulb 62.5°F (50% rh)
Humidity 64 grains/lb. Dry Bulb Temp.

WINTER
Outdoor Air Exhaust Air
Dry Bulb 17°F Dry Bulb 28°F • Heats outdoor air with up to 85%
Humidity 11 grains/lb. Humidity 17 grains/lb. effectiveness of sensible heat transfer.
• Adds moisture to outdoor air with 180
up to 85% of latent energy
%

transfer. 80
90

160
%
70

• Reduces heating and

%

140
humidification costs
50
p.

by up to 60,000 Btuh
Specific Humidity
m
Te

120
per 1000 cfm at 70
lb
Bu

design 100
et

temperature.
W

30

60 80

Supply Air 50 60
Dry Bulb 61°F
Humidity 35 grains/lb. 40 Room Air 40
Room Air
(to be exhausted) 30
Supply Air 10%
Dry Bulb 72°F 20
Humidity 41 grains/lb. Outdoor Air

20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Dry Bulb Temp.

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FEATURES ®

The Greenheck ERV product line provides complete All models include the latest technology for air to air
airflow performance coverage from 400 cfm to 9,000 energy transfer. Light-weight polymer energy transfer
cfm. Four product arrangements offer installation wheels with a permanently bonded silica gel coating
flexibility for both interior and exterior applications that are up to 85% effective, require minimal
(see page 5). For maximum performance flexibility, maintenance and are a key contributor to
energy recovery wheels are either Standard (S) airflow economically priced energy recovery ventilators.
for highest efficiency or High (H) airflow for lowest first Standard features are listed below.
cost (see pages 8 & 9).
FEATURES OF GREENHECK
ERV PRODUCTS
• Licensed to bear the AMCA seal for Air
Performance.
• Enthalpy wheel for recovering both sensible and
latent energy. (Sensible only wheel optional).
• Energy recovery wheel with long, reliable life.
• Quiet running, forward curved blowers.
• Housing lined with foil faced insulation.
• Adjustable motor pulleys for final system balancing.
• All internal electrical components are factory wired.
Motor starters and disconnect switch are standard.
• Neoprene isolation on motor/blower assembly
to minimize noise transmittance to building is
standard.
• Compact housing and multiple ducting
arrangements for maximum design flexibility.
• All exterior arrangements are provided with intake
and exhaust hoods as standard.

These product features contribute to the key benefits

of low maintenance, effective control of humidity and
economical IAQ solutions.
LOW MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance is the key to extending the life of any component within an HVAC system.
One way to help assure that maintenance is done properly is to minimize the work involved for the people
who perform it. With this in mind, we designed our energy recovery ventilators so that minimal maintenance is
required. Here’s how:
• Removable side or hinged panels provide easy access
to energy wheel, blowers, motors and drive
components.
• Wheel cassette slides out easily for inspection and
maintenance.
• Wheel sections are easily removed, without tools for
periodic cleaning.
• Filters are readily accessible.
• Moisture is transferred entirely in the vapor phase to
eliminate the requirement for condensate drains.
• Light weight polymer enthalpy wheel contributes to
low shaft and bearing loads, resulting in reliable, long
life operation.

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GREENHECK BENEFITS &
ARRANGEMENTS
BENEFITS ARRANGEMENTS
ECONOMICAL SOLUTION INTERIOR
Low first cost and maximum energy savings combine This compact design is ideal for the space limitations
to yield an extremely attractive payback on that routinely complicate interior installations.
Greenheck Energy Recovery Ventilators. By
incorporating ERVs into the HVAC system, air ARRANGEMENT A
conditioning and heating equipment can be Specify arrangement A for interior mounting. All ERV
downsized considerably. In hot and humid climates sizes are available in this arrangement. Fig. 1 below is
the energy recovery ventilator cost is offset by the typical for ERV-251, ERV-361, ERV-521 and ERV-581.
avoided increase in air conditioning equipment cost
and payback is immediate. In many other climates,
payback is typically less than one year. EXTERIOR
Where roof mount or pad mount installations are
preferred, Greenheck offers three arrangements to
HUMIDITY CONTROL provide the flexibility to simplify system design and
Humidity is an important factor to consider for installation. Louvered intake hood and an exhaust hood
providing comfortable room conditions and a healthy are standard on arrangements B, C and D. The housing
environment. Additionally, controlling humidity levels and hood design minimize re-entrainment of exhaust air.
can prevent building asthmatic and structural
problems. More than 75% of all IAQ problems start
with comfort complaints. If these are not addressed,
ARRANGEMENT B
employees will continue to complain and become Ideal for roof mount installations where both exhaust
less productive. From the health perspective, and supply ducts penetrate the roof deck and attach to
humidity levels that are too high may promote growth the bottom of the energy recovery ventilator. Fig. 2
of mold, bacteria, viruses and fungi. Low humidity below is typical for ERV-251, ERV-361, ERV-521 and
may cause irritation and increase respiratory ERV-581.
symptoms. ARRANGEMENT C
Energy recovery ventilators are perfectly suited to Ideal for roof mount installations where the supply
help control humidity. In the summer, when outdoor airstream is to be routed directly into a rooftop HVAC
humidity is high, the energy wheel dehumidifies the unit. Exhaust air enters the ERV from below.
outdoor air. This greatly reduces the latent load on
the air conditioning equipment and also eliminates ARRANGEMENT D
rising indoor humidity levels that can occur in hot, Suited for pad mounting, where both the exhaust and
humid climates. In the winter, when outdoor air is dry, supply duct connects to the side of the ERV.
the energy wheel humidifies the outdoor air. This
increases comfort and reduces the amount of Reference pages 12 and 13 for arrangement drawings
humidification required. and dimensions.

ARRANGEMENT A - INTERIOR MOUNTED ARRANGEMENT B - ROOF MOUNTED

Top View

Supply Air

Exhaust Air
Exhaust Air Supply
Air

Top View
Exhaust
Hood
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Intake Hood

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GREENHECK
ERV INTEGRATED WITH HVAC EQUIPMENT

Energy Recovery Ventilators may be applied in many This means of providing adequate outdoor air to the
HVAC installations. Integrating the energy recovery occupied spaces is the same in concept no matter how
ventilator into the air conditioning duct system is a the air conditioning equipment is configured. Since the
common installation. This approach enables the energy recovery ventilator and air conditioning
specifying engineer to use the same basic design as equipment are integrated, or coupled together, the
traditional HVAC systems, but with the savings provided appropriate amount of fresh outdoor air is provided
by energy recovery. The main modifications, as whenever the air conditioning equipment is operating.
compared to traditional systems, simply involve routing
fresh outdoor and stale exhaust air through the energy There are many system configurations that utilize this
recovery ventilator. In most cases, additional ductwork concept. Two sample installations are shown below.
is minimal.

WITH PACKAGED ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT

The drawing at right illustrates
how energy recovery ventilators
may be used in conjunction with
Energy Recovery Ventilator
packaged rooftop equipment.
Fresh, outdoor air enters the Packaged Rooftop
90° Outside Air
energy recovery ventilator and Exhaust Air 113 grains
is pre-treated before entering
the heating / cooling
equipment. The energy source
78° Outside Air
for pre-treating the outdoor air Exhaust Air 74 grains
is the portion of the return air to 75°
64 grains 75° Return Air
be exhausted through the 64 grains Conditioned Air
energy recovery ventilator.

WITH DUCTED AIR HANDLERS

Energy recovery ventilators may also be used in (as shown below) or in a one-to-one ratio where a
conjunction with ducted air handling units or fan coil single energy recovery ventilator and air handler serves
boxes. A single energy recovery ventilator may provide only one space. For additional design flexibility, the
fresh outdoor air for multiple air handling units energy recovery ventilator may also be duct mounted.

Exhaust TOP VIEW

Air Energy Recovery Ventilator
A
90° Outside Air
Exhaust Air 113 grains
75°
64 grains

Energy 75° 78°

Recovery 64 grains 74 grains
90° Outside Air Ventilator
113 grains Return Air To Air Handling Unit
78° Be Exhausted
74 grains Conditioned Air
Air
Handling
Return Air To air Handler

75°
A
64 grains

SIDE VIEW
Section AA

The drawing above shows the plan view of a single The above drawing shows the elevation view of the
energy recovery ventilator providing fresh outdoor to energy recovery ventilator and air handler in an
multiple air handling units. integrated duct system.
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GREENHECK PRODUCT APPLICATION
ERV DE-COUPLED FROM HVAC EQUIPMENT

LIMITATIONS TO INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

The integrated system concept provides the simplest, includes 50 cfm of outdoor air. Employee B, in an office
lowest cost application for ERVs when the outdoor air with a low thermal load, receives only 40 cfm of supply
to total supply air percentage (i.e., 25%) is the same for air which includes just 10 cfm of outdoor air. In this
all spaces. However, when a single HVAC unit services example, employee A receives far more than the 20 cfm
multiple spaces where outdoor air requirements (as a per person prescribed by ASHRAE Standard 62-1989,
percent of total supply air) differ significantly, the which translates into higher energy and equipment costs
integrated system is not the best approach. to condition the extra 30 cfm. Conversely, employee B
received far less than the Standard prescribes, which
An example may help illustrate this concept. Assume translates into lower productivity and potential lawsuits.
that a packaged rooftop unit serves an office building
and provides supply air that is made up of 25% outdoor In cases as described above, integrated systems are
air and 75% return. Employee A, in an office with a high unable to effectively address both the indoor air quality
thermal load, receives 200 cfm of supply air which and energy conservation issues.

THE DE-COUPLED SYSTEM

De-coupled systems should be strongly considered • Compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62 for all
where thermal loads vary significantly from space to spaces can be easily demonstrated.
space. The de-coupled concept uses a dedicated • Requires the lowest total outdoor air quantities,
system for ventilation air delivery, which allows which results in the lowest energy consumption.
independent control of ventilation air and thermal • Provides the lowest initial cost in most cases.
conditioning. The air conditioning equipment
Applying the de-coupled system with energy recovery
processes 100% return air and supplies it back to the
makes a good concept great. The energy recovery
occupied space. Exhausting stale air and supplying
ventilator conditions the outdoor air to temperature
fresh outdoor air is handled by the energy recovery
and humidity values at, or near, room conditions.
ventilator.
Depending on the climate and preference of the
For multiple space applications where outdoor air specifying engineer, supplemental heating or cooling
requirements (%) vary significantly from space to for the ventilation air may not be necessary. If
space, the de-coupled system has the following supplemental heating or cooling is desired Greenheck’s
advantages: Model ERT should be considered.
• Adequate outdoor air is supplied to all occupied The drawing below illustrates the de-coupled design
spaces. concept with energy recovery.

DE-COUPLED SYSTEM
Energy Recovery Ventilator

90° Outside Air Packaged Rooftop Unit

113 grains
Exhaust Air

78°
74 grains
Return Air To Be Conditioned Air Return Air
Exhausted

75°
64 grains
(50% RH)
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PERFORMANCE ®

The airflow performance data shown applies to Energy recovery wheel efficiency ratings are based on
arrangement A and is licensed to bear the AMCA seal tests conducted in accordance with ASHRAE 84 and
for Air Performance. Performance data for other ARI 1060 standards. Published effectiveness values
arrangements may differ slightly. For specific correspond to total energy transfer. Sensible only
performance for all arrangements, use Greenheck’s effectiveness will typically be slightly higher.
Computer Aided Product Selection (CAPS) program.
NOTES: 1. Performance tables show EXTERNAL
All models are available in A, B, C, & D arrangements. static pressure capabilities.
The energy transfer effectiveness values shown are 2. BHP, Watt and Amp values shown are
for equal exhaust and supply airflows. for one blower motor only.

ERV-251S (Standard Airflow) Supply & Exhaust Direct Drive

NOMINAL MAX. AMPS MAX. WATTS EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg)
RPM 115/230 (input) 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.625 0.750 1.000 1.250
CFM 563 536 498 450 378
950 3.0/1.5 300
EFF. 82% 83% 83% 84% 85%
CFM 700 680 658 634 597 513
1150 5.3/2.7 530
Model ERV-251

EFF. 79% 80% 80% 81% 81% 83%

CFM 834 818 801 783 762 711 642
1350 8.6/4.3 855
EFF. 77% 77% 77% 78% 78% 79% 81%

ERV-251H (High Airflow) Supply & Exhaust Direct Drive

NOMINAL MAX. AMPS MAX. WATTS EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg)
RPM 115/230 (input) 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.625 0.750 1.000 1.250
CFM 802 777 742 706 667
1150 5.0/2.5 500
EFF. 73% 74% 74% 75% 76%
CFM 958 937 915 887 857 792
1340 8.1/4.1 810
EFF. 71% 71% 72% 72% 73% 73%
CFM 1089 1070 1051 1032 1008 954 895
1520 11.5/5.8 1150
EFF. 68% 69% 69% 70% 70% 71% 72%

Speed (RPM) shown is nominal. Performance is based on actual speed of test. Performance ratings do not include the effects of appurtenances in the airstream.
Performance at speeds of 950, 1150, and 1340 RPM are obtained with a speed control at 115 volts only. See note below.

ERV-361S (Standard Airflow) Supply & Exhaust Belt Drive

EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg) WHEEL
CFM OV
0.125 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.250 1.500 EFFICIENCY
RPM 777 863 941 1015 1147 1277 1397 1515
1000 1552 84%
BHP 0.21 0.25 0.29 0.33 0.41 0.49 0.58 0.69
RPM 899 974 1043 1109 1232 1343 1453 1557
1200 1863 83%
BHP 0.34 0.39 0.43 0.48 0.58 0.68 0.78 0.87
RPM 1023 1091 1153 1212 1324 1429 1527 1618
1400 2173 81%
Model ERV-361

BHP 0.52 0.58 0.64 0.68 0.8 0.92 1.03 1.14

RPM 1149 1212 1269 1323 1424 1520 1613 1701
1600 2484 80%
BHP 0.75 0.82 0.89 0.95 1.07 1.20 1.34 1.47

ERV-361H (High Airflow) Supply & Exhaust Belt Drive

EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg) WHEEL
CFM OV
0.125 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.250 1.500 EFFICIENCY
RPM 1006 1065 1122 1175 1275 1367 1457 1542
1600 2484 75%
BHP 0.58 0.64 0.69 0.74 0.86 0.96 1.07 1.19
RPM 1119 1172 1223 1272 1365 1452 1533 1613
1800 2795 74%
BHP 0.82 0.88 0.93 0.99 1.12 1.25 1.36 1.49
RPM 1232 1279 1326 1372 1458 1541 1618 1692
2000 3105 72%
BHP 1.11 1.17 1.23 1.30 1.43 1.58 1.72 1.85
RPM 1347 1389 1433 1474 1555 1633
2200 3416 71%
BHP 1.46 1.53 1.60 1.67 1.81 1.97
Gross supply air performance ratings for direct and belt drive models (airflow, pressure, and power) are at port 2 with port 1, port 3 and port 4 at 0.0 in. wg. Gross
exhaust air performance ratings for direct and belt drive models (airflow, pressure, and power) are to port 3 with port 1, port 2 and port 4 at 0.0 in. wg. Power rating
(BHP) does not include drive losses. Performance ratings do not include the effects of appurtenances in the airstream.

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PERFORMANCE
ERV-521S (Standard Airflow) Supply & Exhaust Belt Drive
EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg) WHEEL
CFM OV
0.125 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.250 1.500 EFFICIENCY
RPM 846 896 946 994 1084 1167 1249 1325
2250 1562 84%
BHP 0.77 0.85 0.92 1.00 1.15 1.31 1.47 1.63
RPM 964 1008 1050 1095 1176 1253 1325 1395
2600 1805 83%
BHP 1.16 1.25 1.33 1.43 1.60 1.77 1.96 2.14
RPM 1083 1121 1160 1197 1273 1344 1411 1476
2950 2048 81%
Model ERV-521

BHP 1.67 1.77 1.87 1.96 2.17 2.36 2.56 2.77

RPM 1202 1237 1272 1306 1374 1440 1504
3300 2291 80%
BHP 2.31 2.41 2.53 2.64 2.86 3.09 3.31

ERV-521H (High Airflow) Supply & Exhaust Belt Drive

EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg) WHEEL
CFM OV
0.125 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.250 1.500 EFFICIENCY
RPM 980 1017 1054 1089 1159 1226 1290 1355
3100 2152 76%
BHP 1.57 1.65 1.73 1.82 1.99 2.18 2.36 2.54
RPM 1097 1130 1163 1195 1258 1319 1379 1435
3500 2430 74%
BHP 2.23 2.33 2.42 2.51 2.71 2.90 3.11 3.31
RPM 1216 1245 1275 1304 1361 1417 1472 1525
3900 2708 73%
BHP 3.06 3.17 3.27 3.38 3.58 3.80 4.03 4.26
RPM 1334 1361 1388 1415 1467 1519 1569
4300 2986 72%
BHP 4.08 4.20 4.31 4.43 4.65 4.89 5.13

ERV-581H (High Airflow) Supply & Exhaust Belt Drive

EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg) WHEEL
Model ERV-581

CFM OV
0.125 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.250 1.500 EFFICIENCY
RPM 637 687 733 772 850 923 988 1055
4300 2036 76%
BHP 1.20 1.35 1.49 1.61 1.88 2.16 2.42 2.73
RPM 700 745 788 827 895 967 1031 1090
4800 2273 74%
BHP 1.64 1.79 1.96 2.10 2.38 2.70 3.01 3.30
RPM 763 804 845 883 949 1012 1075 1133
5300 2510 72%
BHP 2.16 2.34 2.52 2.69 3.00 3.33 3.68 4.02
RPM 826 866 903 939 1004 1061 1120 1177
5800 2747 71%
BHP 2.79 2.99 3.18 3.38 3.74 4.07 4.44 4.83

ERV-522S (Standard Airflow) Supply & Exhaust Belt Drive

EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg) WHEEL
CFM OV
0.125 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.250 1.500 EFFICIENCY
RPM 754 793 831 869 943 1010 1071 1133
5000 2500 83%
BHP 2.22 2.39 2.57 2.76 3.15 3.54 3.89 4.30
RPM 821 859 891 927 994 1061 1121 1176
5500 2750 82%
BHP 2.89 3.09 3.29 3.50 3.89 4.36 4.77 5.16
RPM 888 925 956 986 1050 1112 1171 1225
6000 3000 81%
Model ERV-522

BHP 3.71 3.92 4.15 4.37 4.81 5.28 5.77 6.22

RPM 956 991 1021 1048 1108 1164 1222 1275
6500 3250 80%
BHP 4.67 4.9 5.15 5.39 5.88 6.33 6.89 7.41

ERV-522H (High Airflow) Supply & Exhaust Belt Drive

EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (in. wg) WHEEL
CFM OV
0.125 0.250 0.375 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.250 1.500 EFFICIENCY
RPM 535 581 619 660 731 797 857 913
6000 1920 76%
BHP 1.57 1.79 1.96 2.16 2.55 2.94 3.33 3.72
RPM 608 651 687 720 788 849 905 959
7000 2240 75%
BHP 2.39 2.67 2.89 3.10 3.56 4.01 4.46 4.93
RPM 684 722 757 787 847 906 958 1008
8000 2560 73%
BHP 3.49 3.79 4.09 4.34 4.84 5.36 5.88 6.34
RPM 763 794 827 857 910 964 1016 1063
9000 2880 71%
BHP 4.90 5.20 5.57 5.89 6.42 7.01 7.60 8.18

Gross supply air performance ratings (airflow, pressure, and power) are at port 2 with port 1, port 3 and port 4 at 0.0 in. wg Gross exhaust air performance ratings
(airflow, pressure, and power) are to port 3 with port 1, port 2 and port 4 at 0.0 in. wg. Power rating (BHP) does not include drive losses. Performance ratings do not 9
include the effects of appurtenances in the airstream.
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ACCESSORIES ®

DAMPERS - INTERNALLY MOUNTED DOUBLE WALL CONSTRUCTION

A wide variety of dampers are available in either Supply and exhaust side are internally lined with 20
gravity or motorized operation. Dampers are gauge galvanized steel.
internally mounted at the supply and exhaust inlet.
Motorized dampers are factory wired to single point WEATHER HOODS
power connection. All exterior arrangements (B,C & D) are supplied with a
Motorized dampers are available in standard (WD- louvered intake hood with 2 inch aluminum mesh
220), low leakage (VCD-23) and insulated low filters and exhaust hood with integral backdraft
leakage (VCD-34) construction. damper as standard.

DUCT MOUNTED DAMPERS DIRTY FILTER SENSORS

For exhaust or supply, model WD-330 gravity and Pressure taps sense excessive pressure drop across
motorized dampers are available for duct mount the filter and sends a signal to a dirty filter indicator
installations. Damper will ship loose with ERV. light. Light and control box are available from the
factory or supplied by others
SUPPLY AND EXHAUST AIR FILTER
Standard size 2 inch pleated, medium efficiency ROTATION SENSORS
filters and filter racks are available for supply and/or Sensor monitors wheel rotation. Signal may be sent to
exhaust air streams. remote indicator light. Light and control box are
available from the factory or supplied by others
Model Filter Size Quantity
ERV-251 16 x 25 1 ECONOMIZER OUTDOOR AIR SENSORS
ERV-361 16 x 20 2 Outdoor air sensors interact with a factory mounted
ERV-521 16 x 25 3 thermostat that is field adjustable. The sensor stops
ERV-581 16 x 20 6 the energy recovery wheel from rotating during
ERV-522 16 x 25 7 “economizer or free cooling” conditions.
ENTHALPY SENSOR - High Outdoor Humidity
PAINTED EXTERIORS Sensor is installed in the inlet air compartment and
Greenheck’s Permatector coating is available for a monitors outdoor temperature and humidity. A remote
durable, long lasting finish. Decorative paints are mounted switch is required to bypass sensor in winter
available in a variety of colors to match existing operation. Switch and control box are available from
building fixtures. Consult your Greenheck the factory or supplied by others.
representative for paint selections.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - Low Outdoor Humidity
ROOF CURBS Sensor is installed in the inlet air compartment and
Prefabricated roof curbs are available to ensure monitors outdoor temperature. A remote mounted
compatibility between ventilator, curb and roof switch is required to bypass sensor in winter
opening. Standard construction is galvanized steel operation. Switch and control box are available from
and includes fiberglass insulation. Curbs are the factory or supplied by others.
supplied with duct adapters. Model ERV-522 curbs
are shipped knock down without insulation. ECONOMIZER AUTOMATIC
Curb Outside Dimensions OVERRIDE SENSOR
A temperature sensor is installed to override/switch
Model LxW the unit into winter operation automatically. The
ERV-251 301/2 x 421/2 temperature switch replaces the remote panel switch
to bypass sensor.
ERV-361 581/2 x 471/2
ERV-521 631/2 x 631/2 SENSIBLE ONLY WHEEL
ERV-581 713/4 x 66 The energy recovery wheel is available without a
ERV-522 1201/2 x 801/2 desiccant coating for sensible only heat transfer.

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ACCESSORIES
SPEED CONTROL HINGED ACCESS DOORS
Speed control for system balancing is available for Panel side doors are a standard feature on all units.
model ERV-251. All other models are available with Hinged access doors are available on models ERV-361,
two speed motors. Variable frequency drives for ERV-521, ERV-581 and ERV-522. Access doors are
motors are available in some models, consult removable hinge type with lift and turn latches for
Greenheck representative for details. access to internal components.

FROST CONTROL OPTIONS

The frost threshold is the outdoor temperature at which FROST THRESHOLD TEMPERATURE
frost will begin to form on the ERV wheel. For
Indoor RH at Frost Threshold
Greenheck energy recovery ventilators, the frost 70° F Temperature
threshold is typically below 5°F. Frost threshold is
20% -10°F
dependent on indoor temperature and humidity. The
30% -5°F
table at right shows how the frost threshold
40% 0°F
temperatures vary depending on indoor conditions.

Because Greenheck Energy Recovery Ventilators have

a low frost threshold, frost control options are not
necessary in many climates. Where outdoor
temperatures may drop below the frost threshold
during the ERV operational hours, two frost control
options are available. The map at left indicates the
frost control options, if any, that are appropriate based
on climactic conditions during typical 16 hour per day
operation.

Pre
Pre Heat Frost
Frost Control
Control Recommended
Timed Exhaust Frost
Frost Control
Control Recommended
No Frost
Frost Control
Control Needed

TIMED EXHAUST FROST CONTROL

Timed exhaust frost control turns the supply blower heater is supplied with a set point that is field
power off and on per field adjustable timer settings adjustable between 0 F and 15 F. This option is
when outdoor temperature falls below the frost available on all models.
threshold. The temperature set points are field
adjustable with a factory supplied thermostat. To size the heater properly, use the following equation:
Timed Exhaust is appropriate for climates with limited Required kW = 1.08 x CFM x ∆T ÷ 3414;
HVAC system operation when outdoor temperatures
are below 0° F. where ∆T is the difference between the winter
design and frost threshold temperatures. Refer to
PREHEAT FROST CONTROL page 14 for standard electric heaters. Consult
factory for other electric kW's.
Preheat Frost Control enables continuous operation
when outdoor temperatures are below the frost Heater sizes and minimum circuit amp calculations are
threshold. An electric heater warms outdoor air above shown in the table on page 14. Preheat is available in
the frost threshold before it enters the ERV wheel. The single phase power for ERV-251 only. All other unit
preheaters require three phase power supply.

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DIMENSIONS ®

MODELS ERV-251, ERV-361 ERV-521 AND ERV-581

Exterior Dimensions Duct Dimensions
Model Weight (lbs)
A B C D E F G K L O P
ERV-251 46 34 27 16 8 10 16 6 3⁄4 7 10 16 250
ERV-361 62 51 34 15 15 18 18 8 ⁄8
3
111⁄2 19 18 750
ERV-521 67 67 44 18 15 24 24 10 ⁄4
3
131⁄2 26 26 1200
ERV-581 75 70 67 16 22 22 27 16 183⁄4 28 48 2500
All dimensions are in inches.
Arrangement A Arrangement B
Outdoor Air Discharge Outdoor Air Discharge
LxK LxK

Exhaust Air Inlet

B A
FxG Outdoor Air Inlet
OxP

C
C

A Exhaust Air Inlet

B
FxG
Exhaust Air Discharge
LxK Exhaust Hood Intake Hood

Arrangement C Arrangement D
Outdoor Air Discharge Outdoor Air Discharge
LxK LxK

B A B A

D D

C C

E E

Exhaust Air Inlet

Exhaust Air Inlet
FxG
FxG
Intake Hood Intake Hood
Exhaust Hood
Exhaust Hood

Service Clearance Model Supply Side Exhaust Side

Installation must allow clearance for access to the energy ERV-251 32 30
recovery wheel on the supply side. Minimum clearances are ERV-361 44 30
shown in the table at right. Page 4 illustrates the side panel ERV-521 60 40
that enables wheel access. ERV-581 65 40
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DIMENSIONS
MODEL ERV-522
Model K L Weight
ERV-522S 16 18 ⁄8
5
3000
ERV-522H 19 22 3000

Arrangement A Arrangement B
Outdoor Air Discharge Outdoor Air Discharge
LxK Exhaust Air Inlet
26 x 36 LxK

Exhaust Air Inlet

48 x 25
Outdoor Air Inlet
60 x 25

63

64 64

25
19

124
Exhaust Air Discharge Intake 16 124
84
LxK Hood 84
Exhaust
Hood

Arrangement C Arrangement D
Outdoor Air Discharge Outdoor Air Discharge
Exhaust Air Inlet LxK LxK
26 x 36
Exhaust Air Inlet
48 x 25

63 63

64 64

25 25
19 19

Intake 16 124 Intake 16 124

Hood 84 Hood 84
Exhaust Exhaust
Hood Hood

Service Clearance
The installation must allow clearance for access Model ERV-522 energy wheels are mounted in
to the energy recovery wheels and servicing. an upright position, side by side. For servicing,
For model ERV-522, allow a clearance of 38 the energy wheels slide out of the ventilator at
inches on all sides. opposite corners.
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SELECTION GUIDELINES ®

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS Open TE 2 Speed Open

Model
Blower motor information must be 115/1 230/1 230/460/3 230/1 230/460/3 230/1 230/460/3
specified to select unit. The ERV-251S* 1/4 1/4 - - - - -
horsepower, voltage, phase and ERV-251H* 3/4 3/4 - - - - -
enclosure availability is presented in ERV-361* - 1/4 - 2 1/4 - 2 1 /4 - 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 - 1 1/2 - 11/2
the table on the right. If exhaust and
ERV-521* - 1/2 - 3 1/2 - 5 1/2 - 11/2 1/2 - 5 1/2 - 1 1/2 - 3
supply blower horsepower are
different, consult the CAPS program. ERV-581* - - 1- 5 - 1- 5 - 1- 3
ERV-522* - 1 /2 - 3 1 /2 - 15
1 1 1 /2
1 1 - 15 - 1 - 71/2
UL Listing is available on most open drip proof motors. * Energy wheel drive motor is only available with open drip
proof motors.

MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPS (MCA) CALCULATIONS FOR ERV UNITS

Wheel Drive and 24v Internal Control Amp Single or Three Phase ERV Units
Wheel Drive Amps
Model 24v Control Amps
115v 208/230 460
ERV-251S/H 0.6 0.6 na 0.5
ERV-361 S/H na 1.2 0.6 1
ERV-521 S/H na 2.8 1.4 1
ERV-581 H na 1.6 0.8 1
ERV-522 S/H na 5.6 2.8 1

Standard Electric Preheat kW

Model 115v/1 ph 208v/1ph 230v/1 ph 208v/3 ph 230v/3 ph 460v/3 ph
ERV-251S/H 2.5 2.1, 4.1 2.5, 5 na na na
ERV-361 S/H na na na 4.1, 8.2, 12.3 5, 10, 15 5, 10, 15
ERV-521 S/H na na na 8.2, 12.3, 15.5 10, 15, 19 10, 15, 20, 25, 30
ERV-581 H na na na 12.3, 15.5 15, 19 15, 20, 25, 30, 38
ERV-522 S/H na na na 15.5 19 20, 25, 30, 45

MCA EXAMPLE CALCULATION Filter Pressure Drop

Greenheck ERV Selected: ERV-361S-B, 2 hp supply motor, 1 ⁄2 hp 1
Intake
exhaust motor, 15kW preheater operating at 460v/3 phase. Hood w/ Pleated
Model CFM 2 in. alum 2 in. filters
filters
Step 1: Consult NEC table (not shown) for 2 hp supply motor
500 0.09 0.09
amps = 3.4 A.
251 750 0.17 0.14
Step 2: Consult NEC table (not shown) for 11⁄2 hp exhaust motor
1000 0.32 0.19
amps = 2.6 A. 1000 0.09 0.10
Step 3: Calculate 15kW preheater amp draw = 15,000W/ [460 * 361 1600 0.22 0.18
√3 ] = 18.8 A. If no preheater is used skip step 3. 2200 0.45 0.28
Step 4: Wheel drive amps for ERV-361 from table above = 0.6 A. 2500 0.13 0.14
Step 5: 24v Control Amps for ERV-361 from table above = 1.0 A. 521 3500 0.25 0.22
Step 6: MCA = Amperage total from steps 1 thru 5 X 1.25. 4500 0.45 0.32
MCA = (3.4 + 2.6 + 18.8 + 0.6 + 1.0) 1.25 = 33 A. 4500 0.17 0.15
581 5000 0.26 0.18
Note: Calculations are approximate, use the CAPS Selection 5500 0.30 0.24
Program for exact MCA calculations. 6000 0.15 0.14
522 8000 0.27 0.21
9000 0.40 0.25

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TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General: Energy Recovery Ventilator shall be as Insulation: Unit casing to be insulated with 1in. - 3#
manufactured by “Greenheck” or approved equal, rigid board fiberglass with fire-resistant Foil-Scrim-Kraft
provided all specifications are met. Greenheck Model facing. Insulation shall be in accordance with NFPA 90A
ERV equipment is used as the basis of design. Units and tested to meet UL 181 erosion requirements and to
shall be UL listed and bear the UL label. Energy transfer be secured to unit with water proof adhesive and
ratings shall be in accordance with ASHRAE Standard permanent mechanical fasteners.
84. Ventilators shall bear the AMCA Certified Rating
Seals for air performance. Performance to be as Access Doors: All components shall be easily
scheduled on plans. Outdoor air shall not mix with accessible through removable hinged access doors for
exhaust air in a common plenum. Exhaust discharge both exhaust and supply compartments. Energy
and outside air intake shall not be located on the same recovery wheel shall be mounted in a slide out track for
side on roof top units. ease of inspection, removal and cleaning. Access to be
provided in each section where blowers, filters and
Unit Casing and Frames: Unit shall be of internal motorized damper are required.
frame type construction of G90 galvanized steel. All
panels exposed to the weather shall be a minimum of 20 Fan Sections: Centrifugal fans to be double width,
gauge galvanized steel. Where top panels are joined double inlet, single fan forward curved type. All blower
there shall be a standing seam to insure positive wheels shall be statically and dynamically balanced.
weather protection. All exterior metal-to-metal seams Motors shall be permanently lubricated, heavy duty type,
shall be sealed with closed cell neoprene gasketing, matched to the fan load and furnished at the specified
requiring no caulking at job site. Unit base to be voltage, phase and enclosure. Ground and polished
designed for curb mounting. Unit base shall over hang steel fan shafts shall be mounted in permanently
the curb. Curb is to be recessed under the unit for a lubricated, sealed ball bearing pillow blocks. Bearings
positive seal against water run-off. All components shall shall be selected for a minimum (L10) life in excess of
be easily accessible through large removable access 100,000 hours at maximum cataloged operating speeds.
panels for both exhaust and supply compartments. Blowers shall be quiet running, forward curved type and
Energy recovery wheel shall be mounted in a slide-out enable independent balancing of exhaust and supply
track for ease of inspection, removal and cleaning. airflows by providing separate motors for exhaust and
Access to be provided in each individual section where supply blowers with adjustable sheaves. Neoprene
blowers, filters and motorized damper are required. isolation standard on motor/blower assembly.

Weather Hoods: Weather hoods shall be of the same Motors and Drives: Motors shall be minimum horse
finish as the unit. Supply weather hood shall be power scheduled 1800 RPM-single speed ball bearing,
louvered to stop wind driven rain and incorporate a rigid base, T-frame, ODP. Motors shall operate on 480
moisture eliminator. Moisture eliminator shall be of volts, three phase, 60 Hz and be factory mounted to an
aluminum, consisting of corrugated mesh to eliminate adjustable motor plate having two heavy duty adjusting
water penetration into unit. Exhaust weather hood shall bolts for alignment and belt tension. Drives shall be
include an automatic backdraft damper and bird screen. sized for a minimum of 150% of driven horsepower.
Pulleys shall be fully machined cast, 15 horsepower and
Energy Recovery Wheel: Wheel shall be of the less shall be supplied with an adjustable drive.
enthalpy type for both sensible and latent heat recovery,
and be designed to insure laminar flow. Desiccant shall Filters: Supply and exhaust air filters shall be 2 inch thick
be silica gel for maximum latent energy transfer. Wheel pleated, 30% efficient and tested to meet UL Class 2.
shall be constructed of light weight polymer media to Filter racks shall be die formed galvanized steel.
minimize shaft and bearing loads. Polymer media shall Electrical: All internal electrical components shall be
be mounted in a stainless steel rotor for corrosion prewired for single point power connection. All
resistance. electrical components shall be UL listed, approved or
Wheel design shall consist of removable segments (for classified where applicable and wired in compliance
wheels greater than 26 in. diameter) for ease of service with the National Electrical Code. Weather proof
and/or cleaning. Segments shall be removable without disconnect switch and motor starters shall be supplied
the use of tools. Wheel shall be on a slide out track. as standard components. Control box shall include
Silica gel desiccant shall be permanently bonded to motor starters, control circuit fusing, control transformer
wheel media to retain latent heat recovery after cleaning. for 24 VAC circuit and door interlocking safety
Wheels with sprayed on desiccant coatings are not disconnect. Motor starters shall consist of a contactor
acceptable. Wheels with desiccant applied after wheel and Class 20 adjustable overload protection and shall
formation are not acceptable. be provided for all blower motors in the unit.

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ADDITIONAL ENERGY RECOVERY PRODUCTS

Model ERT Model ERM

The Model ERT combines the benefits of energy The model ERM energy recovery modules
recovery with supplemental heating and cooling. offer the advantages of Greenheck’s energy
The unit is designed to process 100% outdoor air recovery wheel for use in build-up ventilation
to desired supply conditions. systems. Modules are ideal for new
construction or retrofit applications where a
model ERV does not meet space
requirements.

Mini Vent-450
The Mini Vent-450 energy recovery ventilator is
designed for applications requiring 300-500
cfm. The unit is
designed for floor
mount, wall mount or
hanging from the ceiling.

Warranty
Greenheck warrants this equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the
purchase date. The energy recovery wheel is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
five years from the purchase date. Any units or parts which prove defective during the warranty period will be replaced at
our option when returned to our factory, transportation prepaid.
Motors are warranted by the motor manufacturer for a period of one year. Should motors furnished by Greenheck prove
defective during this period, they should be returned to the nearest authorized motor service station. Greenheck will not be
responsible for any removal or installation costs.

Due to continuing research, Greenheck reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

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Catalog ERV SP
Rev. 3
16
February 2000