ERV & HRV Fresh Air Systems User and Installer ManualCarrier E32 fault code
Exhaust airflow
What the manual says
Exhaust airflow
Checks from the manual
- STEP 1: Unplug the unit. Perform a visual inspection of the exhaust damper system. Clean filters, distribution registers and outside exhaust hood. Make sure no non-return damper is installed in the exhaust hood since it can freeze in winter. Inspect ducting to ensure it is not squeezed or bent. Plug in the unit.
- If STEP 1 did not fix the problem, perform STEP 2: Remove ducting of the supply path. On the LCD screen, select MAX to check if the unit is able to reach the selected flow. If so, review the ducting path.
- If STEP 2 did not fix the problem, perform STEP 3: On the LCD screen, select the MIN and MAX flow setting values then reset the unit. MAX flow value will display on the LCD screen. If MAX flow is above desired MAX flow, set MAX and MIN flows.
- If STEP 3 did not fix the problem, perform STEP 4: Replace the exhaust blower and repeat STEP 3.
- If STEP 4 did not fix the problem, perform STEP 5: Replace the electronic assembly.
Source
ERV & HRV Fresh Air Systems User and Installer Manual, p. 19
E32 | Exhaust airflow | STEP 1: Unplug the unit. Perform a visual inspection of the exhaust damper system. Clean filters, distribution registers and outside exhaust hood. Make sure no non-return damper is installed in the exhaust hood since it can freeze in winter. Inspect ducting to ensure it is not squeezed or bent. Plug in the unit. If STEP 1 did not fix the problem, perform STEP 2: Remove ducting of the supply path. On the LCD screen, select MAX to check if the unit is able to reach the selected flow. If so, review the ducting path. If STEP 2 did not fix the problem, perform STEP 3: On the LCD screen, select the MIN and MAX flow setting values then reset the unit. MAX flow value will display on the LCD screen. If MAX flow is above desired MAX flow, set MAX and MIN flows. If STEP 3 did not fix the problem, perform STEP 4: Replace the exhaust blower and repeat STEP 3. If STEP 4 did not fix the problem, perform STEP 5: Replace the electronic assembly.
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