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RETROFIT CONVERSION

TO THE

FRICK

®

 QUANTUM

LX/HD CONTROL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Form 090.040-I (MAR 2012)

 INSTALLATION

File: 

SERVICE MANUAL - Section 90

Replaces: 

S90-130 I (OCT 2004)

Dist: 

3, 3a, 3b, 3c

Please check www.johnsoncontrols.com/frick for the latest version of this publication.

Summary of Contents for FRICK QUANTUM LX/HD

Page 1: ...UM LX HD CONTROL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Form 090 040 I MAR 2012 INSTALLATION File SERVICE MANUAL Section 90 Replaces S90 130 I OCT 2004 Dist 3 3a 3b 3c Please check www johnsoncontrols com frick for the latest version of this publication ...

Page 2: ...RIAL RECEIVED FOR SUITABILITY AND COMPLETENESS Instructions are provided for retrofit conversion from either RWB Electromechanical or RWB II Microprocessor Control to QUANTUM LX HD Control Other screw compressors not manufactured by Frick can also be converted to the QUANTUM LX HD Control Frick screw compressor pack ages where the compressor itself was not manufactured by Frick are considered to b...

Page 3: ... con nection available and will require cutting a hole and welding in a connection for the temperature well Seal all threaded connections to prevent leaks 10 Place silicone heat transfer compound on the tip of the temperature probes and install them in the temperature wells 11 Run separate electrical conduit between the control panel and the temperature probe electrical boxes DO NOT RUN THE TEMPER...

Page 4: ...om the junction box to the QUANTUM LX HD enclosure is to use the number 12 gauge blue and black wires which were used for common and 5VDC The most common electronic control panel problems are due to undersized AC power wiring poor grounds and control power supplied from lighting panels that have other devices tied to them that generate large amounts of AC line noise Please follow these directions ...

Page 5: ...e temperature probe from the well Place the temperature probe in a container of water along with a quality test thermometer 42 Wait for approximately two minutes and compare the thermometer reading with the temperature probe reading Enter in the correction for temperature if required 43 Step to the next temperature to be calibrated and locate the associated temperature probe on the compressor pack...

Page 6: ...UCTIONS 090 040 I MAR 2012 Page 6 TRANSDUCER CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR CONVERTING RWB II TO QUANTUM HD CONTROL TRANSDUCER CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR CONVERTING RWB AND OTHER MANUFACTURER S UNITS TO QUANTUM HD CONTROL QUANTUM LX HD PANEL QUANTUM LX HD PANEL ...

Page 7: ...y sizing control wires and other wiring specifications Throughout this document the term Electronic Control Panel is used to refer to the microprocessor mounted on the com pressor package or a Central Control System panel It is very important to read the installation instructions thoroughly before beginning the project Make sure you have drawings and instructions with your equipment If not call th...

Page 8: ...the three phase power wiring This must be sized in accordance to the NEC and any local codes relative to the highest rated circuit overload protection provided in the circuit The manufacturer may require a larger ground conductor than what is required by the NEC for proper steering of EMI from sensitive circuits This conductor must also be insulated to avoid inadvertent contact at multiple points ...

Page 9: ... in metal or other material by national or local codes conduits for the power feed 3 phase of constant speed starters may be PVC When not required to be in metal or other material by national or local codes conduits between a constant speed starter and the motor 3 phase may be PVC Any unshielded control voltage signal analog or communication wiring that does not maintain 12 inches of separation fr...

Page 10: ...using catastrophic failure Route the conduit to the sides or bottom of the panel and use a conduit drain If the conduit must be routed to the top of the panel use a sealable conduit fitting which is poured with a sealer after the wires have been pulled terminated and the control functions have been checked A conduit entering the top of the enclosure must have a NEMA 4 hub type fitting between the ...

Page 11: ...em providing shutdown protection for a Quantum panel the panel may not see the loss of the 3 phase voltage on the motor because the UPS may prevent the motor starter contactor from dropping out With the starter contactor still energized the compres sor auxiliary will continue to feed an okay signal to the Quantum LX panel This may allow the motor to be subjected to the fault condition on the 3 pha...

Page 12: ...ohnson Controls 100 CV Avenue Waynesboro PA 17268 1206 USA Phone 717 762 2121 FAX 717 762 8624 www johnsoncontrols com frick Form 090 040 I 2012 03 Supersedes S90 130 I 2004 10 Subject to change without notice Published in USA 0812 GUI 50 2012 Johnson Controls Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ...

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