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WC SERIES VARIABLE SPEED DUAL SCREW CHILLER INSTALLATION MANUAL
Water Quality
1.0. Minimum Fluid Volume
A. Water cooled chillers require a minimum amount of
source and load side fl uid volume to ensure accurate
and stable temperatures during system operation.
For normal air conditioning type applications, it is
recommended to use at least 7 gallons/ton.
B. Applications that require more precise temperature
control or low loading will occur the minimum
fl uid volume shall be no less than 10 gallons/ton.
Installation of a buffer tank that will properly mix the
fl uid is recommended.
1.1. Water Cooled Chiller Sizing
A. Chillers should be adequately sized for optimal system
effi ciency and run time. Oversizing by more than 15%
can diminish performance resulting in higher power
consumption, short cycling of compressors, and
unstable conditioning temperatures.
B. In applications where the minimum load is signifi cantly
less than the design condition, it is better to install 2
smaller Chillers for load matching rather than a single
large Chiller.
1.2. Chiller Piping
A. Multiple Chillers can be installed in series or parallel
confi gurations. The preferred system design is to pipe
the equipment in parallel due to its simplicity and
fl exibility. In parallel systems, the Chiller equipment can
vary in size as long as fl ow rate and system volume are
accounted for.
B. Piping equipment in series is not desired; however,
it can be done if proper guidelines are followed.
Always observe proper temperature and fl ow rate
requirements for each unit. Sometimes this method is
desired to achieve larger temperature differences.
1.3. Strainers
A. All brazed-plate heat exchangers shall have a
strainer within 8 ft of the water/brine inlet. It is highly
recommended to use 30 mesh in order to provide
maximum fi ltration. In any case, the strainers should
never have a mesh size larger than 60 or less than 20.
B. Failure to install proper stainers and perform regular
service can result in serious damage to the unit, and
cause degraded performance, reduced operating life
and failed compressors. Improper installation of the
unit (which includes not having proper strainers to
protect the heat exchangers) can also result in voiding
the warranty.
C. Strainers should be selected on the basis of acceptable
pressure drop, and not on pipe diameter. The strainers
selected should have a pressure drop at the nominal
fl ow rate of the units; low enough to be within the
pumping capacity of the pump being used.
1.4. Flow Sensing Devices
A. A
fl ow switch or equivalent must be installed on the
evaporator for each unit to be installed. If the unit is to
operate as both modes (heating/cooling), a fl ow switch
is needed on both heat exchangers.
B. A differential pressure switch can be used in place of a
fl ow switch. The differential switch must be capable of
pressure range as indicated in the pressure drop tables.
1.5. Water Quality
A.
General:
Reversible chiller systems may be successfully
applied in a wide range of commercial and industrial
applications. It is the responsibility of the system
designer and installing contractor to ensure that
acceptable water quality is present and that all
applicable codes have been met in these installations.
B.
Water Treatment:
Do not use untreated or improperly
treated water. Equipment damage may occur. The
use of improperly treated or untreated water in this
equipment may result in scaling, erosion, corrosion,
algae or slime. The services of a qualifi ed water
treatment specialist should be engaged to determine
what treatment, if any, is required. The product
warranty specifi cally excludes liability for corrosion,
erosion or deterioration of equipment.
The heat exchangers in the units are 316 stainless steel
plates with copper brazing. The water piping in the
heat exchanger is steel. There may be other materials
in the building’s piping system that the designer may
need to take into consideration when deciding the
parameters of the water quality.
If an antifreeze or water treatment solution is to be
used, the designer should confi rm it does not have a
detrimental effect on the materials in the system.
C.
Contaminated Water:
In applications where the
water quality cannot be held to prescribed limits, the
use of a secondary or intermediate heat exchanger
is recommended to separate the unit from the
contaminated water.
The following table outlines the water quality
guidelines for unit heat exchangers. If these conditions
are exceeded, a secondary heat exchanger is required.
Failure to supply a secondary heat exchanger where
needed will result in a warranty exclusion for primary
heat exchanger corrosion or failure.
WARNING: Must have intermediate heat exchanger
when used in pool applications.
