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IM 1167
Installation and Startup
Electrical Connections
All wiring must be done in accordance with applicable local
and national codes. Pathfinder units can be ordered with either
standard multi-point power or optional single point power
connections and with various disconnect and circuit breaker
options. Wiring within the unit is sized in accordance with the
U.S.A. National Electrical Code. Field-supplied disconnect
switches are required if not factory-supplied with the unit.
Table 8: Electric Power Connection Option
Multi-Point
Power Connection
Single-Point
Power Connection
Standard:
Disconnect switch per circuit, no
compressor isolation circuit breakers
Optional:
one power block, compressor
isolation circuit breakers
Optional:
High short circuit current rated panel
with disconnect switch and no
isolation circuit breakers
Optional:
One disconnect switch replacing
the power block, compressor
isolation circuit breakers
Optional:
High short circuit current rated
panel with disconnect switch and
compressor isolation circuit
breakers
Note: Disconnect switches are molded case construction with lockable
through-the-door handles. They can be used to remove the unit/
circuit from the power system.
Note: The individual compressor isolation circuit breakers for each circuit
isolate the compressor and do not have through-the-door handles.
They are operable only after the panel doors are opened.
Note: The high short circuit rated panel means that a short circuit current
up to the ratings shown in
Table 9, Interrupt Ratings (kAmps)
will be
contained in the panel. There is a short period of time when the
circuit breaker will
short circuit before opening a circuit that can
damage downstream components. In other words, the enclosure is
stronger than a standard enclosure. It has a high interrupt rated
disconnect switch.
Note:
The factory-mounted control power transformer is protected by fuses.
Condenser fans are protected and isolated by circuit breakers.
Table 9: Interrupt Ratings (kAmps)
Disconnecting means are addressed by Article 440 of the
U.S.A. National Electrical Code (NEC), which requires
“disconnecting means capable of disconnecting air
conditioning and refrigerating equipment including motor-
compressors, and controllers from the circuit feeder.” Select
and locate the disconnect switch per the NEC guidelines.
Maximum recommended fuse sizes are given in the electrical
data tables of this catalog for help in sizing the disconnect.
Terminals are provided in a unit control panel for optional field
hookup of the control circuit to a separate fused 115-volt
power supply in lieu of the standard factory installed control
transformer.
RapidRestore Option
This option does not require field installation. Exception: Field
supplied inputs are required in the case of a backup unit being
started after the power interruption rather than restarting the
primary unit.. A field supplied control (normally a BAS) must
turn off the Backup Chiller connection on the primary chiller
and turn on the connection on the backup chiller at the time of
switching. See the unit Field Wiring Diagram for the Backup
Unit connection point (terminals #61 and #62).
10
26
-3.3
0.996
0.998
1.036
1.097
20
18
-7.8
0.988
0.994
1.061
1.219
30
7
-13.9
0.979
0.991
1.092
1.352
40
-7
-21.7
0.969
0.986
1.132
1.532
50
-28
-33.3
0.958
0.981
1.182
1.748
Table 6: Propylene Glycol Correction Factors
% P.G
Freeze Point
Capacity Power
Flow
PD
o
F
o
C
10
26
-3.3
0.991
0.996
1.016
1.092
20
19
-7.2
0.981
0.991
1.032
1.195
30
9
-12.8
0.966
0.985
1.056
1.345
40
-5
-20.6
0.947
0.977
1.092
1.544
50
-27
-32.8
0.932
0.969
1.14
1.906
Table 7: Ambient Freeze Protection
Temperature
F (
C)
Percent Volume Glycol Concentration Required
For Freeze Protection
For Burst Protection
Ethylene
Glycol
Propylene
Glycol
Ethylene
Glycol
Propylene
Glycol
20 (6.7)
16
18
11
12
10 (-12.2)
25
29
17
20
0 (-17.8)
33
36
22
24
-10 (-23.3)
39
42
26
28
-20 (-28.9)
44
46
30
30
-30 (-34.4)
48
50
30
33
-40 (-40.0)
52
54
30
35
-50 (-45.6)
56
57
30
35
-60 (-51.1)
60
60
30
35
Note: “Freeze protection” maintains the solution ina pumpable, usable
liquid state. “Burst protection” prevents pipes from rupturing, but the
solution may be in a gel state and not pumpable. In most
applications, “burst” protection is sufficient; concentrations over
30% Ethylene Glycol or 35% Propylene Glycol will result in
efficiency and capacity losses with negligible protection increases.
Note: These figures are examples only and may not be appropriate to
every situation. Generally, for an extended margin of protection,
select a temperature at least 15°F (-12
°C)
lower than the expected
lowest ambient temperature. Adjust inhibitor levels for solutions
less than 25% glycol
Note:
Glycol of less than 25% concentration is not recommended because
of the potential for bacterial growth and subsequent loss of heat
transfer efficiency. Additional inhibitors may be required.
Table 5: Ethylene Glycol Correction Factors
VOLTAGE
STANDARD
SHORT
CIRCUIT
PANEL
RATING
HIGH SHORT
CIRCUIT
RATED
PANEL
VOLTAGE
208-230
10kA
100kA
208-230
380
10kA
65kA
380
460
10kA
65kA
460
575
5kA
25kA
575