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The Harmful Effectsof Dust, Excess Humidityand Indoor Air PollutionYou’ve made your home safe and sound from harm.Think again. Silent hazards to your health and home lurkin the air. Studies show that the indoor air of the averagehome can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air.*Invisible pollutants produced by commonhousehold substances, plus dustand excess humidity that get trapped intoday’s well-insulated homes, can increase your risk ofchronic respiratory illness and your home’s risk ofserious structural damage.*Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)PRIMARY SOURCES OFATTICAsbestosInsulationFibreglassDust and dust mitesBATHROOMExcess humidityPersonal hygieneproducts (aerosols,sprays, etc.)Mold sporesBEDROOMAllergensDust and dust mitesPet hair and danderCarbon dioxide (CO 2 )CarpetGARAGECarbon monoxide (CO)GasSolventsPesticides and herbicidesDustPaint and chemicalsCleaning agentsClean air is within

A Risk to Your Health and Home:Excess HumidityToday’s well-insulated homes often lack theability to “breathe” freely. Trapped, stale air andexcess humidity can lead to mold build-up,unpleasant odors, condensation on windowsand even structural damage to your home.Adequate ventilation, good air circulationand maintaining adequate heating throughoutyour home are important and effectivemethods to help prevent moisture problems.Source: Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)Dust, Chemicals, Aerosolsand Other Common PollutantsPervasive irritants such as dust, dust mites,cigarette smoke and other pollutantscommonly found in household air mayincrease the risk of chronic respiratoryillness, allergies, sinusitis, frequentheadaches, coughing and asthma.The rate of asthma has increased by160%over the last 15 years.Source: www.aerias.orgINDOOR AIR POLLUTIONHOME OFFICEPrinters, photocopiers:ozone, volatile organiccompounds (VOC)Melamine furniture(harmful vapors, VOC,formaldehyde)KITCHENLingering odorsBacteriaCooking pollutantsLIVING ROOMFireplaceDust and dust mitesAllergensSecond-hand smokeHumidifiersPet hair and danderCarpetBASEMENTHigh humidity levelsUnpleasant odorsMoldCarbon monoxide (CO)Fireplace/smokeFirewoodRadonSolventsWoodstoveDust and dust mitesCombustion systemPaint and chemicalsHousehold cleanersyour reach…

Protect your Health and Home:The Venmar Air Exchange SolutionAir exchange, in combination with HEPA* filtration,is the best way to achieve optimal air quality in yourhome, helping reduce the risk of polluted indoor air.Based on the simple principle of “good air in, bad airout,” Venmar units expel stale indoor air and gaseouspollutants while exchanging it with a continuous flowof fresh, revitalized outdoor air. In addition, Venmarair exchange units help prevent uncontrolled excesshumidity, which can lead to mildew, mold andstructural deterioration.During this exchange process,powerful HEPA filters capture99.97% of all dust and airborne particlesas small as 0.3 micron(1 human hair = 150 microns), helpingto reduce allergy symptoms,asthma, recurring colds and persistent coughs.* High efficiency particulate airHEPA Filter withANTIMICROBIALPROTECTIONControls mold and bacteria growth causing bad odoursHelps improve air qualityEnsures a high performance filtration capacity* Included with HEPA 3100 and HEPA 4100 modelsVenmar whole-house air exchangers can be integratedwith your home’s existing forced-air systemor can be installed independently.True HEPA filter99.97% efficiencyat 0.3 micron

Venmar Whole-House Air ExchangerS T A N D A R D F E A T U R E SAir Exchange• Expels polluted indoor air andcontinually exchanges it with freshoutdoor air to improve indoorair qualityExcess Humidity Control• Expels excess humidity and reducesthe risk of window condensation, whichprevents damage to and deteriorationof your homeHEPA Filter withANTIMICROBIALPROTECTIONHEPA FilterWith Antimicrobial Coating• Captures 99.97% of all dust andparticles, even those as small as0.3 micron (1 human hair = 150 microns)• Can help reduce allergy symptoms, asthma,recurring colds and persistent coughsRecirculation• Venmar units feature a recirculationsetting, which allows you to filter yourindoor air 24 hours a day and attain aconsistent temperature throughoutyour homeSmart Temp• When extreme outdoor temperaturesoccur, the Smart Temp mechanismautomatically sets the time of airexchange in order to ensure the mostcomfortable indoor environmentElectronic Wall Control (included)• Automatic and programmable• Four control modes• Outdoor temperature display• Animated icons and backlightPeace-of-Mind Warranty• All Venmar units comewith a two-year warranty

HEPA 3100EXCLUSIVEHeat RecoveryIdeal for colder climatesThe HEPA 3100 features aheat recovery core. As warmair is expelled from yourhouse, it warms the incomingcold, fresh air before it’scirculated throughoutyour home. The result is aconstant supply of fresh air,no unpleasant drafts andgreater home comfort.Stale airto outsideExcess moistureexhausted to outsideFresh airto buildingFresh airfrom outsideHeat Recovery CoreStale airfrom buildingCOMMON INSTALLATIONS1 2 3 4 5 6Pollutants aredrawn in throughthe air inlet duct.Fresh outdoorair entersyour home.Part of theair is expelled;the rest isrecirculated.The freshair andrecirculatedair are combined.Note: Unit can also be installed independently.Combinationof fresh andrecirculatedair undergoesHEPA filtration.Clean, filteredair is thendistributedthroughout thehome.

HEPA 4100EXCLUSIVEEnergy RecoveryIdeal for cooling seasons/high-humidity environmentsDesigned to maintain an ideallevel of humidity throughoutthe year, the HEPA 4100’s uniqueenergy recovery core extractsoutdoor humidity during theair-conditioning season andtransfers it, in part, to thecontaminated air leaving your home,thereby preventing the outsidehumidity from getting inside.The process is reversed during thecold season to replace moistureloss due to home heating.Exhaust to outsideSupply toinsideMoisturereturned outsideSupply fromoutsideExhaust frominsideEnergy Recovery CoreCooling SeasonOF VENMAR UNITS1Pollutants aredrawn in throughthe air inlet duct.2Fresh outdoorair entersyour home.3Part of the air isexpelled; the restis recirculated.The fresh air andrecirculated airare combined.Combination of freshand recirculatedair undergoesHEPA filtration.Note: Applicable where attic temperature is above 32°F (0°C).Unit can also be installed independently.456Clean, filteredair is thendistributedthroughout thehome.

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATIONEntrust the installation of your Venmarair exchange system to your highlyqualified HVAC contractor.Your HVAC contractor is a qualified professionalwho has undergone training to understand theadvantages of proper ventilation and filtration.As an expert in the field, your HVAC contractor will showyou the many advantages of a Venmar air exchange systemand how it can dramatically improve the air quality inyour home, allowing you and your family to breatheeasier and live healthier. Once the installation iscomplete, your contractor will review operation andmaintenance with you. If you require service during orafter the warranty period, you can count on your VenmarHVAC contractor to be at your service.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSRate of air flow (fresh air) CFM* (l/s)**Total air flow CFM* (l/s)**FilterDiameter of air exhaustand fresh air outlet ventsHEPA 3100/410070-105 CFM (33-50 l/s)270 (128 l/s)HEPA with Antimicrobial Protection5 or 6 in.(125 or 150 mm)Diameter of indoor8 in.air ports(200 mm)Voltage120 VPower: Normal170 WBoost232 WDimensions: Height29.4 in. (748 mm)Width22.9 in. (582 mm)Depth17.8 in. (452 mm)Weight (approx.)40 lb. (18 kg)Installation kit (sold separately) #13932Wall control (included) 40415HVI certified (Home Ventilating Institute)Yes* Cubic feet per minute** Litres per secondLISTEDLISTEDVenmar Ventilation Inc.Residential Product Group550 Lemire Blvd., Drummondville, QC. Canada, J2C 7W9Toll-free: 1-800-567-3855 (Canada & U.S.A.)www.venmar.ca90900 12/11Call Your Venmar HVAC Contractor Today