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Prime Series 

PSC Geothermal Heating and Cooling System 

Quick-Start Instructions

 

Summary of Contents for Prime Series

Page 1: ...PSC QS 10 16 2016 EarthLinked Technologies Inc Prime Series PSCGeothermal HeatingandCoolingSystem Quick Start Instructions...

Page 2: ...ed Diagnostic and Monitoring system EDM 19 6 Air Zoning 19 7 SureStart 21 Earth Loop Protection System 25 1 Anode Wire Installation 25 2 EPS Operation and Service 30 3 Current Verification 31 Start Up...

Page 3: ...Socket Cap 25 Figure 14 Disassembled Plug Connector 26 Figure 15 Anode Wire Insertion 27 Figure 16 Install the Plug Insert 28 Figure 17 Engage the Gland Nut 28 Figure 18 Secure the Anode Wire 29 Figur...

Page 4: ...s the following features True two speed system Automatically controls Heating and Cooling staging both of the Geothermal system and the Auxiliary Heat Comes with Dual fuel mode capability Gas or Elect...

Page 5: ...vice by an ETI trained and authorized installer in a manner consistent with this manual will void and nullify the limited warranty coverage for the system Earthlinked Technologies shall not be liable...

Page 6: ...l Earth Loop Protection Kit Installation Manual EarthLinked Diagnostic and Monitoring system EDM Installation Manual IMPORTANT Notification of installation operation or maintenance information which i...

Page 7: ...CS 0036 C EAM4X42L24A 036 C 040 AVS 0040 C FEM4P4800AL AVV 0040 C FVM4X4800BL CCS 0040 C EAM4X48L24A HCM 4272C 042 C 050 AVS 0050 C FEM4X6000BL AVV 0050 C FVM4X6000BL CCS 0050 C EAM4X60L24A 048 C 060...

Page 8: ...ain and suspension from rafters with suspension isolators Clearance around the unit for service is illustrated in Figure 4 However local codes and applicable regulations take precedence If the compres...

Page 9: ...ation and electrical connection points for the compressor unit IMPORTANT EarthLinked compressor units that provide space cooling shall be equipped with an EarthLinked Hybrid Cooling Module HCM when 1...

Page 10: ...t 5 EL Vapor Braze 5 8 3 4 3 4 3 4 7 8 7 8 6 AH CC HWM Vapor Braze 3 4 3 4 3 4 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 Plugged 8 Plugged 9 Electrical control 10 Electrical control N Nameplate and other information Line set siz...

Page 11: ...aution This compressor unit is equipped with Copeland Ultra 32 3MAF Polyol Ester Oil POE This is the only brand and type of oil that is recommended for use with ETI compressor units POE oil absorbs si...

Page 12: ...5 8 2 5 Tons 030 3 8 3 4 3 0 Tons 036 1 2 3 4 3 3 Tons 040 1 2 3 4 4 2 Tons 050 1 2 7 8 5 0 Tons 060 1 2 7 8 Liquid and Vapor lines must BOTH be insulated with Armaflex or equivalent with at least 1...

Page 13: ...reducing stress on the compressor at start up and 3 monitors the run capacitor The Earth Loop Protection Control System comprised of the EPS Power Supply EPS Module and EPS Fuse is contained within t...

Page 14: ...207 253 88 0 15 8 19 0 30 040 1C ZPS40K5E PFV 230 1 60 207 253 104 0 23 6 29 0 45 040 2C ZPS40K5E TF5 230 3 60 207 253 83 1 15 6 19 2 30 050 1C ZPS51K5E PFV 230 1 60 207 253 152 9 30 2 37 0 50 050 2C...

Page 15: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 15 Figure 8a PSC Compressor Electrical Schematic 230 1 60...

Page 16: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 16 Figure 8b PSC Compressor Unit Electrical Schematic 230 3 60...

Page 17: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 17 Figure 9 PSC Air Heating Cooling System Application...

Page 18: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 18 Figure 10 PSC Air Heating Cooling System Field Wiring Diagram...

Page 19: ...ormation on the EDM system refer to the EDM IOM manual 6 Air Zoning Prime series compressor units are compatible with Air Zoning thanks to the Nano PLC see Appendix for more information When zoning a...

Page 20: ...ode The kit isolates the zone control and air handler power supplies and ensures system performance and reliability by providing a means of making R and Y thermostat input of the zone board s largest...

Page 21: ...ated starting process that learns the starting characteristics of the compressor to further refine the starting cycle on each recurring start If the compressor fails to start the module will terminate...

Page 22: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 22 If the run capacitor is faulty or has failed SureStart will shut down the compressor for 3 minutes before initiating a restart Figure 12 SureStart Mode of Operation...

Page 23: ...et the hardstart counter and will require 3 failed starts again to force it back into Lockout mode Lockout can be cleared anytime through a power reset of the SureStart device Flash Code Slow Flash 1...

Page 24: ...Cycle Delay 1 4 secs Displayed for Cycle delay between two consecutive softstarts or other faults mentioned below Re start is attempted after a default period of 3 minutes Other possible reasons for...

Page 25: ...r Cabinet Socket Cap The EPS KIT contains the plug connector which will be field assembled and connected to the anode wire The steps to install the anode wire to the plug connector assembly are as fol...

Page 26: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 26 Figure 14 Disassembled Plug Connector...

Page 27: ...f the strands of anode wire on one terminal Figure 15 Anode Wire Insertion After inserting all strands of the anode wire into one of the terminals on the plug insert tighten the wire in place by tight...

Page 28: ...n the plug body as shown in Figure 17 Next slide the gland cage over the gland and slide the gland nut firmly against the gland cage with the gland nut against the plug body Engage the threads of the...

Page 29: ...mbled re connect the sealing cap assembly tool to the socket on the compressor unit cabinet After aligning the electrical contact pins manually engage the threads on the plug locking cap with the thre...

Page 30: ...The audible signal will be heard After shutting power OFF check and correct all wiring and connection as appropriate from the EPS module to the earth loop to ensure they are not shorting If none of th...

Page 31: ...erminal as shown in Figure 22 and connect the DC ammeter in series as shown to measure and verify the current flow mA Figure 22 Typical Test for DC Current WARNING Use extreme caution when checking cu...

Page 32: ...ectronic leak detector and bubble solution Repair leaks as appropriate prior to evacuation Evacuation and charging of the system is done through the compressor unit All of the refrigerant containing c...

Page 33: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 33 Figure 23 PSC Internal Flow Schematic...

Page 34: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 34 Figure 24 PSC Piping...

Page 35: ...en the vacuum pump isolation valve and start the pump Evacuate the system down to 400 MICRONS or less as read on the digital vacuum gauge After 400 microns or less has been achieved isolate the vacuum...

Page 36: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 36 Figure 25 Evacuation of PSC System...

Page 37: ...weather it may be necessary to warm the refrigerant container to charge to 3 pounds per ton 4 After completing the initial refrigerant charge to the system turn the LP valve off re install the Schrad...

Page 38: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 38 Figure 26 Initial Charge of PSC System...

Page 39: ...level stabilizes at the middle sight glass 7 With the liquid refrigerant level at the middle sight glass attach and insulate a temperature clamp or probe securely to the earth loop vapor line at the c...

Page 40: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 40 Figure 27 Final Charge of PSC System...

Page 41: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 41 Figure 28 Charging to the Middle Sight Glass Heat only units Figure 29 Final charging to the Top Sight Glass Heat Cool units...

Page 42: ...5 9 80 234 0 5 41 5 85 253 0 0 47 5 90 273 0 5 54 1 95 294 1 10 61 2 100 316 4 15 68 8 105 339 9 20 77 1 110 364 6 25 86 0 115 390 5 30 95 5 120 417 7 35 105 7 125 446 3 40 116 6 130 476 3 45 128 3 13...

Page 43: ...PSC QS 10 16 Page 43 Figure 31 Start Up Process...

Page 44: ...rence Figure 32 CAUTION SERVICE MAY BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EARTHLINKED TECHNOLOGIES AUTHORIZED PROFESSIONAL HVAC OR REFRIGERATION SERVICE PERSON USE ONLY SAFE AND APPROVED SERVICE TECHNIQUES IMPROPER...

Page 45: ...ter Ok if reads 10 of manufacturer s specification 4 Check incoming power supply voltage to determine whether it is within acceptable voltage range See Figure 32 5 Check voltage at compressor unit ter...

Page 46: ...before removing 7 Motor Circuit Testing Using a digital volt ohmmeter VOM measure the resistance across the compressor windings terminals as shown in Figure 33 The power leads to the compressor must...

Page 47: ...each compressor terminal as shown in Figure 34 A short circuit at a high voltage terminal indicates a motor defect grounded Figure 34 Compressor Motor Grounded Winding Test 9 Compressor not pumping C...

Page 48: ...9 See compressor diagram replace the compressor B System runs for long period or continuously 1 Thermostat fault 1 Adjust thermostat settings Replace thermostat 2 Refrigerant undercharged 2 Repair le...

Page 49: ...erant level in ACC Repair leak evacuate system and recharge with refrigerant 2 System undercharged 2 Charge system 3 Four way reversing valve is short circuiting refrigerant and bypassing hot gas to s...

Page 50: ...es Control is set to actuate at 5 R 22 407C 25psig R 410A low pressure and 400 R 22 407C 600 psig R 410A high pressure 10 Check for continuity on both switches under normal pressure conditions 11 Redu...

Page 51: ...ioning Document The document that follows LIT 170 enables verification and documentation of system component model numbers location of underground system components and system performance for air and...

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Page 58: ...tal Vacuum micron Gauge and Isolation Valve Schrader Valve Core Removal Tool quantity of 2 Charging Evacuating Manifold for R 410A Charging Hi Vacuum Hoses black quantity of 6 Digital Refrigerant Scal...

Page 59: ...1500 microns After reaching 1500 microns isolate the digital vacuum gauge 3 Purge hoses with nitrogen Then allow a small amount of dry nitrogen to enter the system until the LP gauge shows about 5 ps...

Page 60: ...rmostat calling Y2 second stage heating cooling will be triggered If the unit is in heating mode O not energized on the Thermostat terminal strip second stage will trigger a 20 minute Auxiliary heat t...

Page 61: ...l function with an Auxiliary heat strip as normal To activate Duel Fuel mode the jumper between terminals A and S should be removed Once the Auxiliary heat call is completed a 5 minute cool down timer...

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