DVS EC Reclaim Connect Home Ventilation System
Balanced Pressure Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery System (MVHR)
DVS EC Reclaim Connect Home Ventilation System
Build tight, ventilate right!
The DVS EC Reclaim Connect is a superior balanced pressure ventilation system. With the increase in design of airtight dwellings in Australia there is a greater focus on balanced ventilation and heat recovery. Have an existing air conditioner? Installing a home ventilation system from DVS can boost its performance by making your home’s air easier to heat and cool!
If you’re looking for ways to create a healthier and more energy-efficient home, our ultimate balanced pressure heat recovery ventilation system is the perfect ventilation solution for your home. The heat exchanger reclaims energy produced by the exhausted stale air, and redistributes it into your home. This means that less heating is required to keep your home warm, which equates to big savings – both to your power bill and the environment.
Controlled ventilation is the key to achieve necessary air changes while maintaining an energy-efficient building. The DVS EC Reclaim Connect is an enhanced balanced pressure heat recovery ventilation system, and is located in your roof space. The two energy-efficient EC fans will effortlessly and quietly extract the damp, stale air and deliver fresh, filtered air into your home to keep it dry and healthy. As the ventilation system extracts the stale air, the heat exchanger reclaims energy that passes through it, which means that less energy escapes from your home.
Mechanical ventilation is essential to manage internal moisture in airtight buildings. For this reason balanced pressure heat recovery ventilation systems like the DVS EC Reclaim Connect are perfect for modern homes.
The DVS EC Reclaim Connect is our ultimate whole-house balanced pressure heat recovery ventilation system, and features a wireless CO2 sensor, which continually monitors the level of carbon dioxide in your home. When CO2 reaches an unhealthy level, the ventilation system will instantly increase the level of fresh air delivered into your home – helping to keep you and your family healthier all year round.
The humidity sensing control function ensures your ventilation system will only ventilate your home with air that will assist in keeping your home drier, while the energy the heat exchanger has recovered will be re-used in your home. That means less heating is required to keep your home at a desired temperature. That equates to big savings on your power bill and also benefits the environment.
Balanced Pressure or Positive Pressure?
The DVS EC Reclaim Connect is a balanced pressure heat/energy recovery ventilation system (HRV/ERV). If your home has been built to a higher air tightness standard than the current building code requires, then balanced pressure heat/energy recovery ventilation systems are suitable for your home.
If you have an older home, or a new home that has been built to current building code requirements, then DVS and Fresh Ventilation recommend the installation of a DVS EC Premium Connect System. The DVS EC Premium Connect is a positive pressure heat recovery ventilation system.
Fresh Ventilation can guide you as to the best choice for your home.
New Zealand Designed and Manufactured – Internet Connected Home Ventilation Systems
DVS EC Reclaim Connect systems can be connected to your home Wi-Fi router. This means when they make improvements to the system software we are able to send them to you without the need for a potentially costly service visit.
The combined technology, connect-ability, and features available from the DVS EC Connect range of home ventilation system cannot be compared.
How Does it Work?
The DVS EC Reclaim Connect is located in your roof space (or a cupboard in your home) and uses two German-made energy-efficient EC fans ⑥. One fan will effortlessly and quietly extract the damp, stale air out of your home ①. As the DVS extracts the stale air, the heat exchanger reclaims energy from it (usually generated by activities such as cooking, showering and paid for heating) before exhausting it outside.
The second fan draws a constant supply of filtered, fresh, outdoor air into your home ③. The energy recovered by the heat exchanger is transferred to this incoming fresh air, warming or cooling it before it is delivered to your home ②. The state-of-the-art European counterflow heat exchanger will operate at up to 98% efficiency without mixing the stale and fresh airstreams ④.
Because the recovered energy is re-used in the home, less heating is required to keep your home at the desired temperature when ventilating your home. That equates to big savings – both to your power bill and the environment.
When warm air is available in the roof space, the DVS EC Reclaim Connect (when fitted with an optional Solar Gain Roof Intake) can use this free heat by passing it through the heat exchanger without roof space air being supplied to the home ⑤. This is achieved by opening the roof space bypass to allow the roof space air to mix with the extracted exhaust air from your home and pass through the heat exchanger helping to pre-warm the incoming fresh air.
To increase the effectiveness of your system during summer, an Automatic Summer Bypass can be fitted to allow the incoming fresh air to bypass the heat exchanger when the outside air is cooler than your home.
Heat Exchanger
The DVS EC Reclaim Connect state-of-the-art Recair Sensitive heat exchanger reclaims up to 98% of the energy that passes through it, which means very little energy escapes.
Humidity Sensing and Control
The humidity sensitive control function constantly monitors humidity levels inside your home and in the air supply. Automatically adjusting to ensure that only air which will keep your house healthier and drier is introduced.
Carbon Dioxide CO2 Sensing and Control
Closed windows trap air filled with contaminants and carbon dioxide that cause discomfort, fatigue, and lack of focus and can make your in-home climate unhealthy.
The DVS EC Connect range constantly monitors carbon dioxide levels. When the carbon dioxide reaches an unhealthy level, the system automatically increases the level of fresh air being introduced into your home. This minimises any risk brought on by having too much carbon dioxide in your air, and is also great for getting a good and refreshing night’s sleep.
The CO2 sensors are a remote wireless device and can be positioned in up to four places in your home.
Operating Your DVS EC Reclaim Connect System
Your DVS EC Reclaim Connect System represents the latest in balanced pressure home ventilation technology. The large easy to read touch screen allows you to see what is happening with your system and to make adjustments if you need to. The system is also able to be connected to your home internet to allow trouble free, automatic downloads of software improvements.
Where Can I Download a User Manual?
Click Here to download a User Manual for the EC Reclaim Connect Wi-Fi controller.
Specifications and Performance
Whole-house heat exchange ventilation system. Balanced pressure during normal operation. Custom Logic allows the system to operate in a positive/negative bias when certain predefined conditions are met.
Design of inlet, outlet, controller, unit location and system set-up is project specific; contact Fresh Ventilation for specific design guidance. Maximum supply ventilation rate is 475 m3/hr and maximum extract ventilation rate is 475 m3/hr.
Using the tried and proven Recair Sensitive recuperator, which is specially designed for air-to-air heat recovery, the Reclaim achieves a thermal effectiveness of 90%-98% thanks to its unique patented design.
European electronically commutated (EC) fan motors (the most energy-efficient motors in the industry) are used to provide long service life and quiet operation. The fan motor incorporates a backward inclined impeller. Each fan uses as little as 10% of the electricity normally used by equivalent AC fans.
The unit incorporates the DVS EC Reclaim Connect Wi-Fi controller which automatically controls all functions of the system. System set-up is project specific.
Up to 300 m2 at 2.4m ceiling height (720 m3).
200mm diameter, insulated with 90mm polyester with a thermal efficiency of Rm1.5. Ducting complies with AS1530 Part 3. Meets all requirements of AS4254 (Domestic and Commercial Systems).
Proprietary Helix air filters rated at MERV15. Optional Hybrid Helix carbon filters available.
Polylac White PA764, fire retardant, 200mm in diameter.
System complies with noise requirements when operated at maximum level: <40dBA in the principal living room and hallway, and <30dBA in other habitable rooms as measured at 1m from diffusers.
Fan outer casing is injection moulded fire retardant ABS. Heat exchanger case is fire retardant polyurethane. Minimum manhole access requirements: 450mm x 500mm.
Typical installation is in the roof space, which requires adequate height and space. Can be installed inside the home if allowed for during construction. Two external vents and a condensate drain are installed.
230 – 240 VAC, 50Hz, single phase.
5 year on-site parts and labour.
DVS Controller
The controller offers personal control of your home environment, all through an easy, simple to use interface. Your system will be configured for you, and the airflow and settings individually calibrated to the size of your home to run automatically. However, you are able to easily adjust the system functions or fine tune the fan speed to better suit your needs or use the Fan Boost option for clearing the house of extra moisture or smells.
The EC Connect controllers are Wi-Fi capable and can be connected to your home internet. This allows you to download any software updates DVS make available when they are improving their systems.
Optional Addons
DVS Automatic Summer Bypass Addon
What Does it Do?
To increase the effectiveness of your system during summer, an Automatic Summer Bypass can be fitted to allow the incoming fresh air to bypass the heat exchanger when the outside air is cooler than your home. This component can be automatically or manually controlled.
How Does it Work?
Additional equipment is installed in the roof space of your home allowing the incoming airstream to bypass the heat exchanger.
The DVS EC Connect home ventilation system continually measures the temperatures in your home (at the control panel), in the roof space and at the outside vent. Then, depending on how you have chosen to have your system set up, the DVS will stop passing incoming air through the heat exchanger and instead bypass it to prevent the incoming air from being warmed by the outgoing air.
The DVS is installed with premium insulated ducting to prevent any significant heat loss or gain in the system.
DVS Solar Gain Roof Intake Addon
What Does it Do?
To make the most of the solar gain in your roof space, a bypass enables the additional warmth to be transferred into the incoming fresh airflow. This is achieved by opening the roof space bypass to allow the roof space air to mix with the extracted exhaust air from your home and pass through the heat exchanger helping to pre-warm the incoming fresh air. This component can be automatically or manually controlled.
How Does it Work?
Additional equipment is installed in the roof space of your home allowing additional warmth in your roof space to be transferred into the incoming fresh airflow.
The DVS EC Connect home ventilation system continually measures the temperatures in your home (at the control panel), in the roof space and at the outside vent.
The DVS is installed with premium insulated ducting to prevent any significant heat loss or gain in the system.
DVS Air Filters
DVS air filters are installed with every DVS EC Premium Connect System and DVS EC Reclaim Connect System.
DVS air filters are necessary to ensure the long life and effective operation of your DVS system. DVS air filters meet international air filter standards.
Natural clean air technology made using New Zealand wool. The Helix filter is kinder to the environment and provides superior filtration. The patented Helix filter technology actively cleans the air to remove even the very small particles and airborne pollutants, which other filters may not remove. Resulting in cleaner air for you and your home.
DVS Standard Helix Wool Filter
Natural clean air technology made using New Zealand Wool. The MERV15 Helix filter is kinder to the environment and provides superior filtration. The patented Helix filter technology actively cleans the air to remove even the very small particles and airborne pollutants, which other filters may not remove. Resulting in cleaner air for you and your home.
DVS Hybrid Helix Carbon Filter
Do you live in an area that always seems to have a bad smell? The carbon filter is the one for you. Known as the smell stopper, it is perfect for reducing odours that come from surrounding environments before entering the home.
A hybrid carbon filter featuring Helix technology. Suitable for use with all DVS ventilation systems.
Made Using New Zealand Wool
Scientifically developed by Lanaco, in New Zealand, using wool grown in New Zealand to create advanced filtration systems that enable you to enjoy healthier, safer air.
Lanaco’s Helix technology is so trustworthy it has been selected by NASA to protect astronauts in their next voyage to the moon. So, the same technology used in critical life support systems in space is found in the latest generation of DVS filters.
The Best of New Zealand Innovation
DVS’ new standard filter with Helix technology uses natural wool fibres, the world’s most positively charged fibre, to act as a magnet and capture those minute dust particles and airborne contaminants.
In fact, the new Helix wool filter is more than 99% efficient at 2.5 microns.
Its superior performance won’t affect the airflow of your system, keeping your fan working at the most efficient, and cost effective speed.
The chart attached shows comparison with other filter technologies illustrating how hard a fan needs to work for the desired result.
The DVS Standard Wool Filter with Helix technology delivers world class-leading performance with a lower environmental footprint.
Caring for the Environment
DVS created their latest filter using Helix technology with their customers and planet in mind, leading with science and sustainability.
Their new filter technology is made using biodegradable wool fibres making it more environmentally sustainable and better for our planet.
DVS have always offered their filters as an easy DIY option for customers wanting to change their own filter, which is why they have utilised a filter pocket design.
Progressing to Helix filtration has allowed DVS to retain a filter pocket design whilst at the same time increasing filtration efficiency: a win-win for our customers and our planet.
Benefits of Helix Filter Technology
Class-leading particle capture performance
Harmful particles are captured via the exceptional electrostatic capabilities of Helix MERV15 filters. This same technology has been scientifically developed for industrial, medical and respiratory health sectors.
Extremely breathable and super easy air flow
The Helix filter matrix offers superb breathability and much lower air flow resistance supporting a lower energy usage whilst still ensuring high particle removal.
Bacteria resistant
Wool fibres within Helix filters naturally resist and reduce the growth of bacteria and microbes on the fibre surface.
Natural way to reduce toxins
Natural wool fibres within Helix filters have an affinity for toxic vapours, safely and permanently eliminating them from the air.
Safer against fire
Natural wool fibres within Helix filters increase the flame retardancy, ensuring a safer filter in a compromised environment.
Eco-friendly and sustainable
Helix filters all contain naturally biodegradable wool fibres making it more environmentally sustainable and better for our planet.
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