Can the main MVHR inlet be ducted to a remote filter housing, located conveniently for regular access / maintenance? Just thinking for future installs if the filters can be mounted where they're easily accessible without dismantling the main unit then that would be preferential.
Obviously not miles away from the unit, but as long as the duct wasn't in excess of the length of inlet stipulated by the manufacturer, or was enlarged to have the same ( equal or < ) resistance then I think that would be a good discipline to adopt.
@JSHarris, any further thoughts on your downwards 'inlet snorkel' ?