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6.
GLYCOL SYSTEMS
6.1.
Glycol Concentration
The system must be filled with water and the appropriate amount of glycol (either ethylene or
propylene) inhibitors to protect against winter freeze-up and premature coil corrosion. To
achieve the approximate glycol concentration, it is necessary to know the total system volume.
This consists of the sum of the fluid cooler volume, the evaporator unit volume and the volume
of the inter-connecting piping.
The following tables can be used for arriving at an approximate system volume. After
installation, the glycol percentage should be checked. The glycol percentage should also be
checked at regular intervals to ensure freeze protection.
6.2.
Internal (Fluid) Volume
– Downflow Units
Evaporator Model
Standard Unit Volume In
Gallons (Liters)
Energy Saver Unit Volume In
Gallons (Liters)
GUWX-022XX
GUGX-022XX
2.5 (9.46)
5.0 (18.92)
GUWX-036XX
GUGX-036XX
7.9 (30.0)
10.1 (38.2)
GUWX-045XX
GUGX-045XX
9.5 (35.9)
10.6 (40.1)
GUWX-070XX
GUGX-070XX
9.9 (37.4)
16.3 (61.7)
GUWX-091XX
GUGX-091XX
12.2 (46.1)
18.8 (71.2)
GUWX-125XX
GUGX-125XX
16.2 (61.3)
6.9 (86.7)
6.3.
Internal (Fluid) Volume
– Upflow Units
Evaporator
Model
Standard Unit Volume In
Gallons (Liters)
Energy Saver Unit Volume In
Gallons (Liters)
GUWX-022XX
GUGX-022XX
2.0 (7.57)
4.5 (17.03)
GUWX-036XX
GUGX-036XX
7.9 (30.0)
9.2 (34.8)
GUWX-045XX
GUGX-045XX
9.5 (35.9)
9.2 (34.8)
GUWX-070XX
GUGX-070XX
9.9 (37.4)
15.9 (60.2)
GUWX-091XX
GUGX-091XX
12.2 (46.1)
16.3 (61.7)
GUWX-125XX
GUGX-125XX
16.2 (61.3)
23.1 (87.4)
GUWX-070XX
GUGX-070XX
9.9 (37.4)
15.9 (60.2)
NOTE:
Risk of a leaking coil due to freezing and/or corrosion. Can
cause equipment and serious building damage.