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The design and size of the weatherhoods or louvers chosen by the installer must allow for adequate free area. Water and snow penetration of the system is minimized when the airflow does not exceed 750 FPM (3.81m/s) free area velocity. Ducting from the Weatherhoods Galvanized sheet metal ducting with sufficient cross section with an integral single piece vapor barrier should be used to connect the HRV to the weatherhoods. All ducting must meet ULC Class 1 Fire Rating. A minimum R value of insulat