Tranquility
®
22 (TY) Series
R e v. : J u l y 8 , 2 0 2 1
C l i m a t e M a s t e r Wa t e r-S o u rc e H e a t P u m p s
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C L I M AT E M A S T E R WAT E R - S O U R C E H E AT P U M P S
Preventive Maintenance
Water Coil Maintenance
- (Direct ground water
applications only) If the system is installed in an area with
a known high mineral content (125 P.P.M. or greater) in
the water, it is best to establish a periodic maintenance
schedule with the owner so the coil can be checked
regularly. Consult the well water applications section of this
manual for a more detailed water coil material selection.
Should periodic coil cleaning be necessary, use standard
coil cleaning procedures, which are compatible with the
heat exchanger material and copper water lines. Generally,
the more water flowing through the unit, the less chance
for scaling. Therefore, 1.5 gpm per ton [1.6 l/m per kW] is
recommended as a minimum flow. Minimum flow rate for
entering water temperatures below 50°F [10°C] is 2.0 gpm
per ton [2.2 l/m per kW].
Water Coil Maintenance
- (All other water loop
applications) Generally water coil maintenance is not
needed for closed loop systems. However, if the piping
is known to have high dirt or debris content, it is best
to establish a periodic maintenance schedule with the
owner so the water coil can be checked regularly. Dirty
installations are typically the result of deterioration of iron
or galvanized piping or components in the system. Open
cooling towers requiring heavy chemical treatment and
mineral buildup through water use can also contribute
to higher maintenance. Should periodic coil cleaning be
necessary, use standard coil cleaning procedures, which
are compatible with both the heat exchanger material
and copper water lines. Generally, the more water flowing
through the unit, the less chance for scaling. However,
flow rates over 3 gpm per ton (3.9 l/m per kW) can
produce water (or debris) velocities that can erode the heat
exchanger wall and ultimately produce leaks.
Filters
- Filters must be clean to obtain maximum
performance. Filters should be inspected every month
under normal operating conditions and be replaced when
necessary. Units should never be operated without a filter.
Washable, high efficiency, electrostatic filters, when dirty,
can exhibit a very high pressure drop for the fan motor
and reduce air flow, resulting in poor performance. It is
especially important to provide consistent washing of these
filters (in the opposite direction of the normal air flow) once
per month using a high pressure wash similar to those
found at self-serve car washes.
Condensate Drain
- In areas where airborne bacteria
may produce a “slimy” substance in the drain pan, it may
be necessary to treat the drain pan chemically with an
algaecide approximately every three months to minimize
the problem. The condensate pan may also need to be
cleaned periodically to ensure indoor air quality. The
condensate drain can pick up lint and dirt, especially with
dirty filters. Inspect the drain twice a year to avoid the
possibility of plugging and eventual overflow.
Compressor
- Conduct annual amperage checks to ensure
that amp draw is no more than 10% greater than indicated
on the serial plate data.
Fan Motors
- All units have lubricated fan motors. Fan
motors should never be lubricated unless obvious, dry
operation is suspected. Periodic maintenance oiling is not
recommended, as it will result in dirt accumulating in the
excess oil and cause eventual motor failure. Conduct annual
dry operation check and amperage check to ensure amp
draw is no more than 10% greater than indicated on serial
plate data.
Air Coil
- The air coil must be clean to obtain maximum
performance. Check once a year under normal operating
conditions and, if dirty, brush or vacuum clean. Care must
be taken not to damage the aluminum fins while cleaning.
When the heat pump has experienced less than 100
operational hours and the coil has not had sufficient time
to be “seasoned”, it is necessary to clean the coil with a
mild surfactant such as Calgon to remove the oils left by
manufacturing processes and enable the condensate to
properly “sheet” off of the coil.
CAUTION: Fin edges are sharp.
Cabinet
- Do not allow water to stay in contact with the
cabinet for long periods of time to prevent corrosion of the
cabinet sheet metal. Generally, vertical cabinets are set up
from the floor a few inches [7 - 8 cm] to prevent water from
entering the cabinet. The cabinet can be cleaned using a
mild detergent.
Refrigerant System
- To maintain sealed circuit integrity,
do not install service gauges unless unit operation appears
abnormal. Reference the operating charts for pressures and
temperatures. Verify that air and water flow rates are at
proper levels before servicing the refrigerant circuit.
