{"product_id":"echangeur-dair-fantech-hrv-shr-260rd-montreal-laval-longueuil-rive-sud-et-rive-nord","title":"Fantech HRV SHR 260RD Air Exchanger | Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, South Shore and North Shore","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo cores and 259 cfm net for very large homes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFantech SHR 260RD\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eheat recovery ventilator (HRV)\u003c\/strong\u003e with two aluminum cores and 8 in connections. Its sheet gives a \u003cstrong\u003enet airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e of 259 cfm at 0.4 in of static pressure and 299 cfm at 0.2 in. Fantech also announces an average airflow of 267 cfm at 0.4 in: that is the gross airflow, measured before subtracting the air that passes from one airstream to the other inside the unit. We use the net airflow, the one that actually reaches the rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size is aimed at very large homes, multi-storey homes with a finished basement, and residences where several bathrooms and a large kitchen must be ventilated at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe right size first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unit too large for the home runs at low speed almost all the time and costs more to buy; too small, it is not enough for the bedrooms and bathrooms. For a requirement close to 250 cfm, we also present the HERO 250H-EC, with EC motors, so you can compare consumption over the years. Beyond the capacity of the SHR 260RD, we look at a two-unit solution or a light commercial unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e67% recovery at −25 °C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Fantech's sheet, \u003cstrong\u003esensible recovery efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e is 67% at −25 °C and 123 cfm. At 0 °C, it is 66% at 118 cfm as well as at 162 cfm, and 64% at 248 cfm. The result in deep cold is therefore on par with the one published at 0 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat 67% exceeds the 60% that section 9.32 of the Quebec Construction Code requires for a new home in the coldest regions, and therefore also the 54% threshold for Greater Montreal. The published apparent sensible effectiveness is 77% at 0 °C and 118 cfm; Fantech states that this value is not HVI certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecirculation defrost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow −5 °C, the unit defrosts by internal recirculation: the house air passes through the cores to clear the frost. Fantech states that this defrost does not depressurize the home. In a large, well-insulated home, the balance between incoming and outgoing air is maintained throughout the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo cores, four filters, access from two sides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHR 260RD houses two aluminum cores, 12 × 12 in and 11.5 in deep, protected by four washable electrostatic filters of 11.5 × 11.4 in. Its access panels are on both sides of the unit, which leaves more choice when placing it in the mechanical room. Fantech recommends 14 in of clearance in front of the unit to remove the cores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend checking and washing the four filters every three months. During the annual maintenance visit, we clean both cores, check the drain pan and drain hose, and check the balancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAirflow that holds under pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published curve gives 299 cfm net at 0.2 in, 259 at 0.4 in, 213 at 0.6 in, 162 at 0.8 in and 105 at 1.0 in. In a very large home, ducts are long and branched; we check the system pressure before confirming that the unit will deliver the calculated airflow, and we correct the duct layout if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 118 cfm, the unit draws 136 W, or about 0.9 cfm per watt; at 162 cfm, 182 W; at 248 cfm, 272 W. At −25 °C and 123 cfm, the sheet lists 168 W. Rated power is 300 W at 2.5 A on 120 V. Running continuously at the first test point, that comes to about 1,191 kWh per year, the figure shown in this page's spec sheet. It is a real consumption to plan for: we set the speed to the calculated airflow, not to the maximum. In the quote, we show this consumption next to that of the other units that fit, so you can compare the cost over the years and not only at purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 27 7\/8 × 25 1\/4 × 20 1\/2 in (L × D × H).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 90 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 in side connections; the fresh air collar has a built-in adjustable balancing damper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain required: drain hose kit included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 120 V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit hangs with the supplied chain kit, from the bolts at the four top corners. At 90 lb, we check the structure that will carry it, and we keep access to both sides of the unit when the mechanical room allows it. It must be installed in a heated space where maintenance stays easy, and its condensate must flow to a drain or a condensate pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-position rocker switch on the unit (reduced speed, standby, normal speed) provides continuous ventilation. As options: the programmable touch-screen ECO-Touch IAQ control, the ECO-Feel automatic air quality control, the EDF7, EDF1R and MDEH1 dehumidistats, and the RTS-W, RTS2 and RTS5 timers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantech warrants the aluminum cores for life (limited warranty), the motors for 7 years and parts for 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation by AirGreen in Greater Montreal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this size, the room-by-room calculation of the CSA F326 standard is essential. Fantech's manual gives the order of magnitude: 10 L\/s (20 cfm) for the master bedroom, 5 L\/s (10 cfm) for each other bedroom and for the living room. We add up the needs room by room, then compare the total with the \u003cstrong\u003eSHR 260RD\u003c\/strong\u003e curve and with the pressure of your duct system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter installation, we balance fresh air and exhaust air to the calculated airflow with the collar damper, then give you the measured values. We install in \u003cstrong\u003eMontreal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLaval\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLongueuil\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Shore\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a free quote, call 514 316-2973 or write to sales@airgreen.ca.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fantech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67799548854564,"sku":"SHR 260RD","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1694\/6724\/files\/FANTECH_SHR260RD_00_ECHANGEUR_AIR_MONTREAL.png?v=1793082486","url":"https:\/\/airgreen.ca\/en\/products\/echangeur-dair-fantech-hrv-shr-260rd-montreal-laval-longueuil-rive-sud-et-rive-nord","provider":"AirGreen Climatisation \u0026 Chauffage \/ Air Conditioning \u0026 Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}