Thermo Scientific ThermoFlex10000, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Section 8
8-2 ThermoFlex
Thermo Scientific
Water-Cooled
Draining ThermoFlex1400 - 2500 water-cooled chillers is accomplished by
removing the right side panel. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove
the five screws indicated in the illustration below. Slide the panel back
approximately one inch, then lift slightly from the rear to disengage the
panel's two tabs from their slots.
Install a
7
/
16
" ID tube on the drain petcock valve located on the lower end
of the exchanger. Open the valve to allow fluid to drain into an external
device. When draining is complete close the valve and replace the panel.
A wet-vac is needed on the facility water inlet connection to thoroughly
drain any remaining fluid from the lines.
Petcock Valve
The drain for ThermoFlex3500 and 5000 is
located behind the condenser filter.
The drain for ThermoFlex7500 and 10000
is located behind the access panel on the
lower left front of the chiller. The panel has
two ¼ turn fasteners (cross head).
The drain for Thermoflex15000 - 24000 is a
¼" plug located on the rear of the chiller.
Figure 8-2
Water-Cooled