Step-by-step: installing the HRXE MVHR system from Domus Ventilation - Professional Builder 18/05/2021, 10:19

Step-by-step: installing the HRXE MVHR system

from Domus Ventilation

Domus Ventilation
(https://www.domusventilation.co.uk/) offers a handy
step-by-step installation guide to its HRXE Mechanical
Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system.
Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems have never been so popular. They
improve indoor air quality, making for a more comfortable and healthier home environment,
and can provide up to 50 per cent savings on energy bills due to the reduced heating
demand. But just how easy is an MVHR system to install?

The Domus Ventilation HRXE range, which is suited small to medium size residential
properties, has been designed with installers in mind. Measuring just 507mm (h) x 356mm
(d), it’s a highly compact unit that can be easily installed in cupboards both onsite and in pre-
fab modular construction.

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Here’s our step-by-step guide to installing an MVHR system, featuring our HRXE unit and
Domus ducting:

1. Identify the location of the MVHR unit

A clear working space is required around the installed unit to allow the cover to be removed
and provide su!cient access for maintenance such as "lter change. Allow a minimum of
350mm in front of the unit. The fan must be installed indoors, on a suitable wall away from
direct sources of frost, heat and water spray or moisture generation.

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A clear working space is required around the MVHR unit

2. Identify extract / supply areas

The MVHR unit is designed to extract air from all wet rooms e.g. bathroom, kitchen, utility
room (with sink). Supply air should be to all habitable rooms e.g. bedrooms and lounge.

3. Install ducting

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Round or #at channel rigid duct should be used and held in place with a support strap every
750mm. Alternatively, semi-rigid Radial ducting systems are a great way of reducing install
time on site. Ducting must be installed in such a way that resistance to air#ow is minimised,
with bends kept to a minimum. A minimum distance of 300mm between the MVHR appliance
and any bends in ductwork is recommended.

4. Seal ducting

Seal ducting joints with silicone type sealant such as DDSEAL.

5. Fit insulation to ducting

Install ducting insulation on the outside of the external air inlet duct and the air outlet duct
from the unit, to prevent condensation. The Domus Thermal system is easy to "t and actually
exceeds the Government’s Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide standard for ducting
insulation.

6. Install grilles

Extract / input grilles should be valves which are adjustable for commissioning. External
grilles are to have a minimum free area of 12,250 mm2.

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7. Fix the mounting bracket for MVHR Unit

Fix the mounting bracket to a solid wall, ensuring the interlock side is at the top. If it’s not
practical to use a solid wall, the MVHR unit should be "xed to a stud partition with a 25mm
minimum thickness MDF panel solidly "xed behind the plasterboard.

8. Wall mount the MVHR unit and connect to power supply

Install the unit on the wall by ensuring the bracket "xed to the rear of the unit interlocks over
the wall mounted bracket. The cable from the mains power supply should be connected to a
"xed wiring installation, via a fused isolator, in accordance with current IEE wiring regulations.
For good EMC engineering practice, any sensor cables or switched live cables should not be
placed within 50mm of other cables or on the same metal cable tray as other cables. The unit
must be earthed.

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9. Connect condensate drain

If the condensation pipe is "tted in an unheated space the pipe should be insulated.

10. Check "lters prior to commissioning

Prior to commissioning, take the protective "lm o$ the "lters and replace. Ensure they are
dust and debris free.

11. Commissioning

A calibrated moving vane anemometer and hood are required to carry out commissioning.
Adjustment valves should be locked in place to prevent further adjustment.

12. Post Commissioning

The clear panel covering the control has an adhesive panel which should be exposed and
sealed post commissioning to prevent tampering.

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As simple as that! One happy installer, one happy developer and one soon to be happy home
owner.

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