Table 15 — 50VQP Unit Operating Limits

AIR LIMITS

COOLING (C)

HEATING (C)

Minimum Ambient Air db

10

10

Rated Ambient Air db

27

20

Maximum Ambient Air db

38

29

Minimum Return Air db/wb

18/15

16

Maximum Return Air db/wb

43/28

29

WATER LIMITS

 

 

Standard Unit

 

 

Minimum Entering Water*

10

16

Maximum Entering Water

49

43

Extended Range Unit†

 

 

Minimum Entering Water*

–1

–6.7

Maximum Entering Water

49

43

LEGEND

 

 

db — Dry Bulb wb — Wet Bulb

*Requires optional insulation package when operating below the dew point.

†With antifreeze, optional extended range insulation and low tem- perature cutout jumper clipped for antifreeze.

If the suction pressure does not drop and the discharge pressure does not rise to normal levels:

1.Turn off power to the unit. Install disconnect tag.

2.Reverse any two of the unit power leads.

3.Reapply power to the unit and verify pressures are correct.

The suction and discharge pressure levels should now move to their normal start-up levels.

When the compressor is rotating in the wrong direction, the unit makes an elevated level of noise and does not provide cooling.

After a few minutes of reverse operation, the scroll com- pressor internal overload protection will open, thus activating the unit lockout. This requires a manual reset. To reset, turn the thermostat on and then off.

NOTE: There is a 5-minute time delay before the compressor will start.

Unit Start-Up Cooling Mode

1.Adjust the unit thermostat to the warmest position. Slowly reduce the thermostat position until the compres- sor activates.

2.Check for cool air delivery at unit grille a few minutes after the unit has begun to operate.

3.Verify that the compressor is on and that the water flow rate is correct by measuring pressure drop through the heat exchanger using P/T plugs. See Table 16. Check the elevation and cleanliness of the condensate lines; any dripping could be a sign of a blocked line. Be sure the condensate trap includes a water seal.

4.Check the temperature of both supply and discharge wa- ter. If temperature is within acceptable range, proceed. If temperature is outside the range, check the cooling refrig- erant pressures.

5.Check air temperature drop across the coil when com- pressor is operating. Air temperature drop should be between 8 and 14 C.

Table 16 — Water Temperature Change

Through Heat Exchanger

 

COOLING

HEATING

WATER FLOW RATE (GPM)

RISE (C)

DROP (C)

 

Min

Max

Min

Max

For Closed Loop: Ground Source or

5.0

6.7

2.2

6.1

Cooling/Boiler Systems at 3.9 L/m per kW

 

 

 

 

For Open Loop: Ground Water Systems at

10.0

12.8

3.9

11.1

2.0 L/m per kW

 

 

 

 

Unit Start-Up Heating Mode

NOTE: Operate the unit in heating cycle after checking the cooling cycle. Allow 5 minutes between tests for the pressure or reversing valve to equalize.

1.Turn thermostat to lowest setting and set thermostat switch to HEAT position.

2.Slowly turn the thermostat to a higher temperature until the compressor activates.

3.Check for warm air delivery at the unit grille within a few minutes after the unit has begun to operate.

4.Check the temperature of both supply and discharge wa- ter. If temperature is within acceptable range, proceed. If temperature is outside the range, check the heating refrig- erant pressures.

5.Once the unit has begun to run, check for warm air deliv- ery at the unit grille.

6.Check air temperature rise across the coil when compres- sor is operating. Air temperature rise should be between 11° C and 17° C after 15 minutes at load.

7.Check for vibration, noise and water leaks.

Flow Regulation — Flow regulation can be accom- plished by two methods. Most water control valves have a flow adjustment built into the valve. By measuring the pressure drop through the unit heat exchanger, the flow rate can be deter- mined using Table 17. Adjust the water control valve until the flow of 0.09 to 0.13 L/s is achieved. Since the pressure con- stantly varies, two pressure gages may be needed in some applications.

An alternative method is to install a flow control device. These devices are typically an orifice of plastic material de- signed to allow a specified flow rate that are mounted on the outlet of the water control valve. Occasionally these valves produce a velocity noise that can be reduced by applying some back pressure. To accomplish this, slightly close the leaving isolation valve of the well water setup.

WARNING

To avoid possible injury or death due to electrical shock, open the power supply disconnect switch and secure it in an open position before flushing system.

Flushing — Once the piping is complete, final purging and loop charging is needed. A flush cart pump of at least 1.5 hp is needed to achieve adequate flow velocity in the loop to purge air and dirt particles from the loop. Flush the loop in both directions with a high volume of water at a high velocity. Follow the steps below to properly flush the loop:

1. Verify power is off.

2. Fill loop with water from hose through flush cart be- fore using flush cart pump to ensure an even fill. Do not allow the water level in the flush cart tank to drop below the pump inlet line to prevent air from filling the line.

3. Maintain a fluid level in the tank above the return tee to avoid air entering back into the fluid.

4. Shutting off the return valve that connects into the flush cart reservoir will allow 345 kPa surges to help purge air pockets. This maintains the pump at 345 kPa.

5. To purge, keep the pump at 345 kPa until maximum pumping pressure is reached.

6. Open the return valve to send a pressure surge through the loop to purge any air pockets in the piping system.

7. A noticeable drop in fluid level will be seen in the flush cart tank. This is the only indication of air in the loop.

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