Conair VL Series, 0.25 to 1.5 ton 1.1UNIT LOCATION, 1.2EFFICIENCY, 1.3SAFETY, 1.4CLEAN AIR ACT

1.1UNIT LOCATION

A.The unit is designed for indoor use only. For most efficient operation, locate the chiller in a clean, dry and well ventilated environment.

B.The unit has an air-cooled refrigerant condenser. For air-cooled condensers, a motor driven fan generates air flow through the condenser to remove heat from the refrigerant system. The air- cooled condenser on the unit will discharge a maximum of 15,000 BTUs per hour per ton of cooling.

C.The unit must have a minimum entering air temperature of 60°F and a maximum entering air temperature of 95°F for efficient operation.

D.The unit must have a minimum of two feet clearance at the air intake and six feet at the exhaust air discharge.

E.If the operator has any questions concerning the location and operation of the unit, contact the Conair service department at 800-458-1960.

1.2EFFICIENCY

A.Long term efficiency of operation is largely determined by proper maintenance of the mechanical parts of the unit and the water quality. Conair recommends filtering where required to prevent solids from plugging critical parts (pumps, heaters, seals for example). Conair highly recommends the services of a competent water treatment specialist be obtained and his recommendations followed. Conair accepts no responsibility for inefficient operation, or damage caused by foreign materials or failure to use adequate water treatment.

1.3SAFETY

A.It is important to become thoroughly familiar with this manual and the operating characteristics of the unit.

B.It is the owner’s responsibility to assure proper operator training, installation, operation, and maintenance of the unit.

C.Observe all warning and safety placards applied to the unit. Failure to observe all warnings can result in serious injury or death to the operator and sever mechanical damage to the unit.

1.4CLEAN AIR ACT

A.The unit contains HCFC-22 (chlorodifloromethane). This is a class 2 substance.

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