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

Models: UGH016/0500 Portable Chillers Series 1Water-Cooled (W1) and Air-Cooled Models (A1) withTIC Control

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Look here when the Alarm/Shutdown light on the control panel is lit. See Answering an Alarm, in the Troubleshooting section before going to these tables.

MECHANICAL CONDITIONS

Alarm	Possible cause	Solution

Low Water Tank	Water level in tank is low.	Fill tank to proper level. See
Level (pump and		Checking Reservoir Level, in
compressor are off)		the Maintenance section.
		Inspect for leaks in the process
		piping. Repair as necessary.

See Making Plumbing Connections, in the Installation section.

Failed Level switch.	Check level gauge and com-
	pare it to status of the level
	switch by checking continuity
	of switch in electrical enclo-
	sure. Refer to wiring diagrams.

UGH016/0500

Series 1 Portable Chillers, TIC Control

TROUBLESHOOTING 6-7

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

Contents

Air-CooledModels A1 with TIC Control Series 1 Water-CooledW1 andInstallation Operation Maintenance TroubleshootingModel numbers Power specifications Amps Volts Phase CycleDate Manual Number UGH016/0500 Serial numbers TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONDESCRIPTION TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCEPARTS AND DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . .P/D-1 TABLE OF CONTENTSPurpose of the User Guide INTRODUCTIONHow the guide is organized Your responsibilities as a userPURPOSE OF THE USER GUIDE HOW THE GUIDE IS ORGANIZEDYOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A USER CAUTION Hot Surfaces WARNING Electrical hazardCAUTION Ventilation hazard READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURTPage DESCRIPTION WHAT IS THE PORTABLE CHILLER? LIMITATIONS TYPICAL APPLICATIONSCooling load LocationHOW IT WORKS WATER-COOLED PORTABLE CHILLER Process circulationDESCRIPTION HOW IT WORKS Refrigerant circulationWATER-COOLED CONT’DDESCRIPTION HOW IT WORKS AIR-COOLED PORTABLE CHILLERHOW IT WORKS AIR-COOLED PORTABLE CHILLERDESCRIPTION CHILLER FEATURES PORTABLEWater-cooledModels Air-cooledModels PORTABLE CHILLER FEATURES2-10 SPECIFICATIONSDimensions in mm Weight lb kgWeight lb kg Dimensions in mmDESCRIPTION MODEL2-12 PUMP CURVES60 HZ PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVES 50 HZ PUMP PERFORMANCE CURVESINSTALLATION CAUTION Lifting hazard UNPACKING THE BOXESWARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAUTION Hot SurfacesCAUTION Ventilation hazard PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION A grounded power sourceAvailable water source MAKING PROCESS PLUMBING CONNECTIONS 3 Wrap threads with Mylar or Teflon tapeConnect 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 valveOpen the Fill/Drain valve and fill chiller FILLING THE CHILLERClose the Fill/Drain valve Check the coolant levelCHECKING REFRIGERANT CHARGE WARNING Refrigerant hazardSight glass 2 Connect the power wires to the terminals CONNECTING THE MAIN POWER SOURCE4 Connect the ground wire to grounding lug WARNING Electrical hazard3-10 CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS5 Turn on main power source WARNING Electrical hazard1 Turn on main power source INITIALLY STARTING THE CHILLERWARNING Initial startup 2 Press the Start Chiller button3-12 STOPPING THE CHILLERTIC Control Features OPERATIONChanging Settings Setting the To ProcessOPERATION TIC CONTROL FEATURESWARNING Electrical hazard BEFORE STARTINGChecking electrical connections Checking process fluid level in the pump tankPress the Start Chiller button STARTING STOPPING THE CHILLERCHANGING THE SETPOINT TEMPERATURE CHANGING SETTINGSPress Menu button once 2 Press the Up/Down arrowsCHANGING TO AUTO TUNE MODE CHANGING TEMPERATURE SCALE2 Press the Enter button 3 Press the Up/Down arrows4 Press the Menu button CHANGING AUTO TUNE MODE5 Use the Up/Down arrows to change 6 Press Enter button3 Press the Up/Down arrows SETTING THE TO PROCESS LOW LIMITMAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE FEATURES WARNING Electrical hazard WARNING AND CAUTIONSCAUTION Hot Surfaces WARNING: Refrigerant hazardDaily, or as often as needed PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEWeekly, or as often as needed Checking electrical connectionsCleaning PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULECleaning process fluid strainer Cleaning the tank and float switchWARNING Refrigerant hazard CHECKING THE REFRIGERANT CHARGE1 Prepare a 5% solution of Phosphoric acid CLEANING THE EVAPORATOR OR WATER-COOLED CONDENSERBack-flushthe solution through the piping with fresh water after cleaningClean the dirty coils with a soft brush CLEANING THE AIR-COOLED CONDENSERcoil cleaner WARNING: Electrical hazard3 Inspect all wires and connections 1 Be sure the main power is disconnected5 Inspect the exterior power cords CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS5-10 CHECKING RESERVOIR LEVELDisconnect and lockout power to the chiller WARNING Electrical hazardTROUBLESHOOTING A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION BEFORE BEGINNINGWARNING Electrical hazard WARNING: Refrigerant hazardTIME IDENTIFYING THE CAUSE OF A PROBLEMAlarm Condition ANSWERING AN ALARMPump CompressorSymptom CONTROL PROBLEMSSolution Power is not reaching the chillerSymptom CONTROL PROBLEMSSolution There is a phase lossAlarm MECHANICAL CONDITIONSSolution Failed Level switchSolution AlarmSwitch any two of the three main power leads to the pumpAlarm Possible cause SolutionFaulty contactor Faulty overload moduleSOLUTION AlarmFaulty contactor Faulty overload moduleSolution AlarmSpecifications in the MECHANICAL CONDITIONSSolution AlarmFaulty water regulating valve Faulty pressure switchSolution Alarmfailed flow switch and The pressure switch isSolution SymptomContact Conair Service MECHANICAL CONDITIONS1 Disconnect and lockout power to the chiller CHECKING AND REPLACING SWITCHES3 Check the switch 4 Replace the switches as neededDisconnect and lockout power to the chiller REPLACING THE CONTACTORDisconnect the wiring from the contactor Reconnect the wiring and reconnect power1 Disconnect and lockout power to the chiller CHECKING AND REPLACING THE5 Disconnect the RTD wiring from the 7 Install the new RTD1 Disconnect and lockout power to the chiller REPLACING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER4 Contact Conair Service for the temperature WARNING Electrical hazard1 Disconnect and lockout power to the chiller REPLACING OVERLOAD MODULES4 Disconnect auxiliary wiring to the module 6 Install the new moduleDisconnect and lockout power to the chiller REPLACING FUSESRestore power to the chiller WARNING Electrical hazardRemove the bolts connecting the pump REMOVING PUMP COMPONENTSRemove the pump assembly Inspect, clean, and replace pump partsTIME CHECKING PRESSURE SWITCHESLocate the pressure switch Check the control signal in the electrical panel4 Check the continuity within the switch CHECKING PRESSURE SWITCHESCONT’D DescriptionPage HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE WE’RE HERE TO HELPCALL BEFORE YOUEQUIPMENT GUARANTEE PERFORMANCE WARRANTY WARRANTY LIMITATIONSA-2 SERVICE INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Date Maintenance Item MAINTENANCE LOGReading APPENDIX B-1Page PRESSURE Evaporator and PipingPressure Drops TABLESTABLES PRESSUREAPPENDIX C-2 W1-1.5Setting CONTROL SETTINGSDisplay ParameterPage P/D-1 PARTS & DIAGRAMSRECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS P/D-2Part Number Description RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Part Number DescriptionMotor Starter Protector 20.0-25.0A 20973003 Flowtect, Flow Switch, Evap Circuit RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTSPart Number Description RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Part Number Description29213105 TXV 2 ton Water- and Air-cooled RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS Part Number DescriptionCondenser Fan Motor, 1/2HP, 575V, 60Hz, for A1-7.5

MECHANICAL CONDITIONS

Alarm

Water level in tank is low.

Failed Level switch.