Conair Portable Chillers Series 1Water-Cooled (W1) and Air-Cooled Models (A1) withTIC Control

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MECHANICAL

CONDITIONS

CONT’D

Alarm	Possible cause	Solution

High Discharge Pressure (pump is running, compressor is off)

Clogged/dirty air-cooled	Clean the coil. See Cleaning
condenser.	the Air-cooled Condenser, in
	the Maintenance section.

Blocked air flow to air-	Move chiller or unblock air
cooled condenser.	passageway.

Low condenser water	Check required flow; see
flow or water too warm	Specifications in the
to water-cooled con-	Description section.
denser.

Blocked condenser water Unblock line; open valve. line or valve closed.

Water-cooled condenser fouled.

Clean the condenser. See Cleaning the Air-cooled Condenser, and Cleaning the Evaporator or Water-cooled Condenser, in the Maintenance section.

UGH016/0500

Series 1 Portable Chillers, TIC Control TROUBLESHOOTING 6-11

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Contents Portable Chillers Conair GROUP, INC Introduction Table of ContentsParts and Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . .P/D-1 Introduction HOW Guide is Organized Purpose User GuideYour Responsibility AS a User Read this SO no ONE Gets Hurt Page Description What is Portable CHILLER? Typical Applications TemperatureCooling load LocationProcess circulation HOW IT Works WATER-COOLED Portable ChillerHOW IT Works HOW IT Works AIR-COOLED Portable Chiller AIR-COOLED Portable Chiller HOW IT WorksWater-cooled Models Chiller FeaturesAir-cooled Models Portable Chiller FeaturesModel SpecificationsSpecifications Pump Curves Installation Unpacking the Boxes UGH016/0500 Series 1 Portable Chillers, TIC Control Grounded power source Preparing for InstallationAvailable water source Wrap threads with Mylar or Teflon tape Making Process Plumbing ConnectionsConnect the To Process valve and tubing on Attach water hose to Fill/Drain valve Filling the ChillerOpen the Fill/Drain valve and fill chiller Close the Fill/Drain valveCheck the coolant level Change the minimum operating temperatureChecking Refrigerant Charge Connect the ground wire to grounding lug Connecting Main Power SourceChecking Electrical Connections Close the electrical enclosure Turn on main power sourceOpen electrical enclosure Press the Start Chiller button Initially Starting ChillerCheck the rotation of the pump Check the compressorStopping the Chiller Operation Display TIC Control FeaturesCheck that the casters are locked Before StartingStarting Stopping Chiller Changing Setpoint Temperature Changing SettingsPress Menu button once Press the Up/Down arrowsChanging to Auto Tune Mode Changing Temperature ScaleUse the Up/Down arrows to change Changing Auto Tune ModePress Enter button Apply a load to the ChillerSetting the to Process LOW Limit Maintenance Maintenance Features UGH016/0500 Series 1 Portable Chillers, TIC Control Checking electrical connections Preventative Maintenance ScheduleInspecting the condenser coil for debris Checking refrigerant site glassCleaning process fluid strainer CleaningInspecting cooling water treatment system Inspecting condenserCheck the refrigerant charge through the sight glass Cleaning Evaporator or WATER-COOLED Condenser Coil cleaner Cleaning AIR-COOLED CondenserInspect the coils Use a flashlight to check between coil surfacesBe sure the main power is disconnected Checking Reservoir Level Disconnect and lockout power to the chillerLocate the fill port on the back of the chiller Refill the reservoirTroubleshooting FEW Words of Caution Before BeginningDAY Time Identifying Cause ProblemPump Compressor Alarm Condition Description Status Answering AN AlarmPower is not reaching the chiller Control ProblemsThere is a problem with the control panel Input voltage is incorrect There is a phase loss Symptom Possible cause SolutionMechanical Conditions Failed Level switchWater level in tank is low Low Faulty overload module Faulty contactorPump Overload Overload set incorrectly. pump and compres Low supply voltageOverload set incorrectly Alarm Possible causeClogged/dirty air-cooled Valve closed Compressor dischargePressure switch is Failed flow switchFaulty No or low flow with aLeads are backwards Compressor failed Contact Conair ServiceCheck the switch Checking Replacing SwitchesReplace the switches as needed Slide the top of the switch housing over untilReconnect the wiring and reconnect power Disconnect the wiring from the contactorReplacing the Contactor Remove the contactor by snapping offChecking and Replacing Contact Conair Service for the temperature Replacing Temperature ControllerSlide the new controller in until Restore power to the chiller Reconnect wires and leadsReplacing Overload Modules Rating of compressor, fan or pumpRemove and replace fuses Replacing FusesInspect, clean, and replace pump parts Remove the pump assemblyRemoving Pump Components Open the drain/fill valveLocate the pressure switch Checking Pressure SwitchesDAY Time Check the connectionsMake sure it corresponds to the following conditions Check the continuity within the switchPage From outside the United States, call WE’RE Here to Help2SERVICE Information Warranty Information Date Maintenance Item Maintenance LOGPage Pressure Appendix C-2 TablesDisplay Parameter Description Setting Units Control SettingsPage Parts & Diagrams Part Number Description Recommended Spare PartsSpare Parts P/D-3 4SPARE Parts Spare Parts P/D-5 6SPARE Parts