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Ducted Heat Recovery Ventilators

UL 1812

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover ducted heat recovery ventilators intended to remove air from buildings, replace it with outside air, and in the process transfer heat from the warmer to the colder air. These units are intended to be connected to duct systems that interconnect rooms or spaces within buildings for exhausting the indoor air and/or distributing the outdoor air.

1.2 These requirements cover heat recovery ventilators rated at 600 volts or less, and intended to be installed in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. These units may also include means for air filtration.

1.3 These requirements apply to heat recovery ventilators employing gas-, oil-, or gas-oil-fired or electric resistance heating means. The requirements for the construction and performance of gas, oil, and gas-oil burners, heat exchangers, electric resistance heaters, and components for the direct control of the utilization of these heating means are to be those included in other applicable standards.

1.4 Heat recovery ventilators are intended for installation in accordance with the Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, NFPA 90A, and the Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, NFPA 90B.