
Appendix B – Guide Specifications
The refrigerant management system will be responsible for transferring fluid medium (R-410A)
for making ice and for providing building cooling. The refrigerant management system will need
to consist of:
1.
A means to convert high pressure refrigerant from condensing unit to low pressure
refrigerant cold enough to make ice
2.
A means to circulate the refrigerant to the heat exchanger for making and melting ice
3.
A means to circulate liquid refrigerant to an evaporator coil to cool air
4.
A means to accumulate cold liquid after the warm return fluid has been cooled by the ice
E.
Heat Exchanger
The heat exchanger will be composed of multiple tubes with the inside of the tube rated for
withstanding high refrigerant pressures (up to 500 PSI), providing internal ice-on-coil energy
storage, and external / internal Ice Cooling.
F.
Refrigeration Components
Refrigeration circuit shall include a liquid line service valve and suction line service valve
G.
Controls and Safeties
1.
Minimum control functions shall operate using standard thermostat and air conditioner
24VAC control signals
2.
Minimum safety devices shall include:
i.
A pressure cut-off to terminate both Ice Make and Ice Cooling processes
ii.
Appropriate fuses/ breakers on the electrical connections on the main panel boxes
H.
Operating Characteristics of Ice Cooling mode:
The cooling capacity of the unit during Ice Cooling mode shall meet or exceed 60,000
Btu/h
at a suction temperature of 50 F. The power consumption at full load, excluding any fans
used for indoor air circulation, shall not exceed 350 watts.
I.
Operating Characteristics of Ice Make:
The capacity of the ice-making condensing unit shall meet or exceed 40,000 Btu/h at 35 F
suction temperature.
J.
Electrical Requirements
208/230V, 1
φ
: minimum circuit ampacity 42, maximum fuse 50 amps
208/230V, 3
φ
: minimum circuit ampacity 28, maximum fuse 30 amps
460V, 3
φ
: minimum circuit ampacity 13, maximum fuse 20 amps
Part 3 – Installation
3.01
INSTALLATION OF ISAC SYSTEM GENERAL
Install ISAC system in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions. Install units
plumb and level, firmly anchored in locations indicated, and maintain manufacturer’s
recommended clearances.
A.
Electrical Wiring
Install and connect electrical devices furnished by the manufacturer but not specified to be factory
mounted. Furnish copy of manufacturer’s electrical connection diagram submittal to electrical
contractor.
B.
Piping Connections
Install and connect devices furnished by manufacturer but not specified to be factory mounted.
Furnish copy of manufacturer’s piping connection diagram submittal to piping contractor.
3.02
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
Start up ISAC unit in accordance with manufacturer’s start up instructions. Test controls and
demonstrate compliance with requirements.
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