5.4.1Expansion Tanks, Fluid Relief Valves and Other Devices
An expansion tank must be provided for expansion and contraction of the fluid due to temperature change in this closed system. Vents are required at system high points to vent trapped air when filling the system. A relief valve is a also a necessary piping component.
Depending on the complexity of the system, various other devices may be specified. Pressure gauges, flow switches, automatic air separator, tempering valves, standby pumps, sensors for electrical controls, and flow switches are just a few of these devices.
NOTICE
Risk of frozen fluids. Can cause piping and system components to rupture and leak, resulting in equipment and building damage.
Immediately following the use of water for leak testing or system cleaning, charge the system with the proper percentage of glycol and water for your coldest design ambient. Complete system
5.5Filling Instructions
5.5.1 Preparing the System for Filling
It is important to remove any dirt, oil or metal filings that may contaminate the cooling system piping in order to prevent contamination of the fresh glycol solution and fouling of the drycooler piping. The system should be flushed thoroughly using a mild cleaning solution or
Calculate the internal volume of the system as closely as possible. See Table 14 and Table 16 for unit volumes. Use volume in Table 15 for glycol piping volumes.
Table 14 | Indoor unit glycol volume approximate gallons (liters) max. | ||||||||
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046WG/(045WG) |
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071WG/(070WG) |
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| 2.0 (7.5) |
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061G/(058G) |
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Table 15 Volume in standard Type “L” copper piping | |||||||||
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1/2 |
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| 0.123 |
| 0.008 |
| 0.01 |
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5/8 |
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| 0.555 |
| 0.012 |
| 0.15 |
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3/4 |
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| 0.666 |
| 0.018 |
| 0.22 |
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7/8 |
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| 0.785 |
| 0.025 |
| 0.31 |
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| 1.025 |
| 0.043 |
| 0.53 |
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