Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

D–EIMAC01511-17EN

Air cooled chiller with

screw compressor
EWAD~T~B
Refrigerant: R-134a

Original Instructions
Contents
Description ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
General Information .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Receiving the unit ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Operating limits ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Storing Storage .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Operation........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Mechanical Installation............................................................................................................................................. 8
Safety ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Noise .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Moving and lifting ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Positioning and assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Minimum space requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Sound protection .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Water piping ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Water treatment ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Evaporator and recovery exchangers anti-freeze protection ........................................................................................ 14
Installing the flow switch ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Heat recovery ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 16
General specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Operation ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Operator’s responsibilities ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Routine maintenance.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Unit Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 18
Microchannel Coil Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 18
Service and limited warranty ................................................................................................................................. 19
Periodic obligatory checks and starting up of appliances under pressure ....................................................... 19
Important information regarding the refrigerant used ........................................................................................ 19
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Factory and Field charged units instructions ...................................................................................................... 20

List of figures
Figure 1 - Typical refrigerant circuit ............................................................................................................................ 3
Figure 2 - Typical refrigerant circuit with heat recovery .............................................................................................. 4
Figure 3 - Description of the labels applied to the electrical panel .............................................................................. 7
Figure 4– Lifting .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 5– Unit Levelling ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 6- Minimum clearance requirements.............................................................................................................. 12
Figure 7 – Multiple Chiller Installation ....................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 8 - Water piping connection for evaporator .................................................................................................... 15
Figure 9 - Water piping connection for heat recovery exchangers ............................................................................ 15

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 Figure 1 - Typical refrigerant circuit
Water inlet and outlet are indicative. Please refer to the machine dimensional diagrams for exact water connections.

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 Figure 2 - Typical refrigerant circuit with heat recovery
Water inlet and outlet are indicative. Please refer to the machine dimensional diagrams for exact water connections.

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 Legend
1 Compressor
2 Evaporator
3 Condenser coil & Axial fan
4 Electronic expansion valve
5 Economizer
6 Dehydration filter
7 Liquid and humidity indicator
8 Sution valve
9 Economizer electronic expansion valve
10 Low-pressure safety valve
11 High-pressure safety valve
12 Heat exchanger (VFD cooling)
13 Heat exchanger (VFD cooling) solenoid valve
14 Discharge shut off valve
15 Liquid line isolating valve
16 ¼” SAE Flare valve
17 Evaporator water inlet connection
18 Evaporator water outlet connection
19 2 Way charging valve
20 Heat Recovery (Optional)
21 Heat Recovery water outlet connection
22 Heat Recovery water inlet connection
F13-F13A High pressure switch
DT Discharge temperature sensor
CPT Condenser pressure transducer
EPT Evaporator pressure transducer
ST Suction temperature sensor
PTeco Economizer pressure transducer
TTeco Economizer temperature transducer
TTvfd VFD Temperature transducer
EEWT Evaporator Entering Water Temperature probe
ELWT Evaporator Leaving Water Temperature probe

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This manual is an important supporting document for qualified personnel but it is not intended to replace such personnel.

Thank you for purchasing this chiller

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND STARTING UP THE UNIT.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION COULD RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, SHORT-CIRCUIT, LEAKS, FIRE OR OTHER DAMAGE TO
THE EQUIPMENT OR INJURE TO PEOPLE.
THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL OPERATOR/TECHNICIAN
UNIT STARTUP HAS TO BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED AND TRAINED PROFESSIONAL
ALL ACTIVITIES HAVE TO BE PERFORMED ACCORDING TO LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATION.
UNIT INSTALLATION AND START UP IS ABOSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN IF ALL INSTRUCTION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
ARE NOT CLEAR.
IF CASE OF DOUBT CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE FOR ADVICE AND INFORMATION.
Description
The unit you bought is an “air cooled chiller”, a machine aimed to cool water (or water-glycol mixture) within the limits described in the
following. The unit operation is based on vapour compression, condensation and evaporation according to reverse Carnot cycle. The main
components are:
- Screw compressor to rise the refrigerant vapour pressure from evaporation pressure to condensation pressure
- Evaporator, where the low pressure liquid refrigerant evaporates to cool the water
- Condenser, where high pressure vapour condensate rejecting heat removed from the chilled water in the atmosphere thanks to an
air cooled heat exchanger.
- Expansion valve allowing to reduced the pressure of condensed liquid from condensation pressure to evaporation pressure.
General Information
All units are delivered with wiring diagrams, certified drawings, nameplate; and DOC (Declaration Of Conformity); these
documents show all technical data for the unit you have bought and they MUST BE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS OF
THIS MANUAL
In case of any discrepancy between this manual and the equipment’s documents please refer to on board documents. In case of any
doubt contact the manufacturer representative.

The purpose of this manual is to allow the installer and the qualified operator to ensure proper installation, commissioning and maintenance
of the unit, without any risk to people, animals and/or objects.
Receiving the unit
The unit must be inspected for any possible damage immediately upon reaching final place of installation. All components described in
the delivery note must be inspected and checked.
Should the unit be damaged, do not remove the damaged material and immediately report the damage to the transportation company and
request they inspect the unit..
Immediately report the damage to the manufacturer representative, a set of photographs are helpful in recognizing responsibility.
Damage must not be repaired before the inspection of the transportation company representative.
Before installing the unit, check that the model and power supply voltage shown on the nameplate are correct. Responsibility for any
damage after acceptance of the unit cannot be attributed to the manufacturer.
Operating limits
Storing Storage
Environmental conditions must be within the following limits:
Minimum ambient temperature : -20°C
Maximum ambient temperature : 57°C
Maximum R.H. : 95% not condensing
Storing below the minimum temperature may cause damage to components. Storing above the maximum temperature causes opening
of safety valves. Storing in condensing atmosphere may damage electronic components.
Operation
Operation is allowed within the following limits:

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Operational envelope can be extended through selection of specific options (such as high ambient kit, brine version, etc) which allow the
unit to operate with evaporator leaving water temperature below +4°C and/or ambient temperature at full load above 45°C.

The above mentioned values represent a guideline, please refer to the chiller selection software for real operating limits for the specific
model.
As a general rule, the unit should be operated with an evaporator water flow rate between 50% and 120% of nominal flow rate (at standard
operating conditions), however check with the chiller selection software the correct minimum and maximum allowed values for the specific
model.
Operation out of the mentioned limits may damage the unit.
In case of doubts contact manufacturer representative.

Figure 3 - Description of the labels applied to the electrical panel

Double circuits unit

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Label Identification
1 – Manufacturer’s logo 5 – Cable tightening warning
2 – Gas type 6 – Non flammable gas symbol
3 – Hazardous Voltage warning 7 – Unit nameplate data
4 – Electrical hazard symbol 8 – Lifting instruction

Mechanical Installation
Safety
The unit must be firmly secured to the soil.
It is essential to observe the following instructions:
 The unit can only be lifted using the lifting points marked in yellow fixed to its base.
 It is forbidden to access the electrical components without having opened the unit main switch and switched off the power supply.
 It is forbidden to access the electrical components without using an insulating platform. Do not access the electrical components if
water and/or moisture are present.
 Sharp edges and the surface of the condenser section could cause injury. Avoid direct contact and use adeguate protection device.
 Switch off power supply, by opening the main switch, before servicing the cooling fans and/or compressors. Failure to observe this
rule could result in serious personal injury.
 Do not introduce solid objects into the water pipes while the unit is connected to the system.
 A mechanical filter must be installed on the water pipe connected to the heat exchanger inlet.
 The unit is supplied with safety valves, that are installed both on the high-pressure and on the low-pressure sides of the refrigerant
circuit.
It is absolutely forbidden to remove all protections of moving parts.

In case of sudden stop of the unit, follow the instructions on the Control Panel Operating Manual which is part of the on-board
documentation delivered to the end user.

It is strongly recommended to perform installation and maintenance with other people. In case of accidental injury or unease, it is necessary
to:
- keep calm
- press the alarm button if present in the installation site
- move the injured person in a warm place far from the unit and in rest position
- contact immediately emergency rescue personnel of the building or the Health Emergency Service
- wait without leaving the injured person alone until the rescue operators come
- give all necessary information to the rescue operators

Avoid installing the chiller in areas that could be dangerous during maintenance operations, such as platforms without parapets or
railings or areas not complying with the clearance requirements around the chiller.
Noise
The unit is a source of noise mainly due to rotation of compressors and fans.
The noise level for each model size is listed in sales documentation.
If the unit is correctly installed, operated and manteined the noise emission level do not require any special protection device to operate
continuosly close to the unit without any risk.
In case of installation with special noise requirements it could be necessary to install additional sound attenuation devices.
Moving and lifting
Avoid bumping and/or jolting during loading/unloading unit from the truck and moving it. Do not push or pull the unit from any part other
than the base frame. Secure the unit inside the truck to prevent it from moving and causing damages. Do not allow any part of the unit to
fall during transportation or loading/unloading.
All units of the series are supplied with lifting points marked in yellow. Only these points may be used for lifting the unit, as shown in the
following figure.
Use spacing bars to prevent damage to the condensation bank. Position these above the fan grills at a distance of at least 2.5 metres.

Both the lifting ropes and the spacing bars must be strong enough to support the unit safely. Please check the unit’s weight on the
unit nameplate.
The unit must be lifted with the utmost attention and care following lifting label instructions; lift unit very slowly, keeping it perfectly level.
Positioning and assembly
All units are designed for installation outdoors, either on balconies or on the ground, provided that the installation area is free of obstacles
that could reduce air flow to the condensers coil.
The unit must be installed on a robust and perfectly level foundation; should the unit be installed on balconies or roofs, it might be
necessary to use weight distribution beams.

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 Figure 4– Lifting

Unit with 4 lifting points

(The drawing shows only the 6 fans version. For the 4 fans version the lifting mode is the same)

Unit with 6 lifting points

(The drawing shows only the 12 fans version. The lifting mode is the same for the different number of fans)

Unit with 8 lifting points

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 Figure 5– Unit Levelling

For installation on the ground, a strong concrete base, at least 250 mm thickness and wider than the unit must be provided. This base
must be able to support the weight of the unit.

The unit must be installed above antivibrating mounts (AVM), rubber or spring types. The unit frame must be perfectly levelled above the
AVM.
Installation such as in the figure above must always be avoided. In case the AVM’s are not adjustable (spring type are normally not
adjustable) the flatness of the unit frame must be guaranteed by using metal plate spacers.
Before unit commissioning, the flatness must be verified by using a laser levelling device or other similar devices. The flatness shall not
be over 5 mm for units within 7 m length and 10 mm for units over 7 m.
If the unit is installed in places that are easily accessible to people and animals, it is advisable to install protection grids for the condenser
and compressor sections.
To ensure best performance on the installation site, the following precautions and instructions must be followed:
 Avoid air flow recirculation.
 Make sure that there are no obstacles to hamper air flow.
 Make sure to provide a strong and solid foundation to reduce noise and vibrations.
 Avoid installation in particularly dusty environments, in order to reduce soiling of condensers coils.
 The water in the system must be particularly clean and all traces of oil and rust must be removed. A mechanical water filter must be
installed on the unit’s inlet piping.
Minimum space requirements
It is fundamental to respect minimum distances on all units in order to ensure optimum ventilation to the condenser coils.
When deciding where to position the unit and to ensure a proper air flow, the following factors must be taken into consideration:
 avoid any warm air recirculation
 avoid insufficient air supply to the air-cooled condenser.

Both these conditions can cause an increase of condensing pressure, which leads to a reduction in energy efficiency and refrigerating
capacity.
Any side of the unit must be accessible for post-installation maintenance operations. Figure 6 shows the minimum space required.
Vertical air discharge must not be obstructed.
If the unit is surrounded by walls or obstacles of the same height as the unit, this must be installed at a distance no lower than 3000 mm.
In case of two chillers installed in free field, minimum recommended distance between them is 3600 mm; in case of two chillers in a row,
minimum distance is 1500 mm. The pictures below show example of recommended installations.
Should the unit be installed without observing the recommended minimum distances from walls and/or vertical obstacles, there could be
a combination of warm air recirculation and/or insufficient supply to the air-cooled condenser which could cause a reduction of capacity
and efficiency.
In any case, the microprocessor will allow the unit to adapt itself to new operating conditions and deliver the maximum available capacity
under any given circumstances, even if the lateral distance is lower than recommended, unless the operating conditions should affect
personel safety or unit reliability.

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 Figure 6- Minimum clearance requirements

d= 3000/4000 mm (according to evaporator dimensions) for dual circuit units

If h<Hc=2,4 m, minimum L=3,0 m; if h>Hc or L< 3,0 m contact your Daikin distributor to evaluate the various possible arrangements

The minimum distances, reported above, ensure functionality of the chiller in most applications. However, there are specific situations
which include multiple chiller installations: in this case the following recommendations are to be followed:

Multiple chiller installed side by side in a free field with dominant wind.
Considering an installation in areas with a dominant wind from a specific direction (as shown in the Fig.7):
 Chiller N°1: is performing normally without any ambient over-temperature
 Chiller N° 2: is working in a warmed ambient. The first circuit (from the left) is working with air recirculating from Chiller 1 and
the second circuit to the recirculating air from the chiller N°1 and recirculation from itself.

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  Chiller N° 3: circuit on the left is working in a over-temperature ambient due to the recirculating air from the other two chillers,
circuit on the right is working quite normally.
In order to avoid the hot air recirculation due to dominant winds, the installation where all chillers are aligned to the dominant wind is
preferred (see figure below):

Multiple chiller installed side by side in a compound.

In case of compounds with walls of the same height of the chillers or higher, the installation is not recommended. Chiller 2 and chiller 3
work with sensible higher temperature due to the enhanced recirculation. In this case special precautions must be taken in to account
according to the specific installation (eg: louvered walls, install the unit on base frame in order to increase the height, ducts on the discharge
of the fans, high lift fans, etc).

All the above cases are even more sensitive in case of design conditions close to the limits of the unit operating envelope.

NOTE: Daikin cannot be considered responsible in case of malfunctions generated by hot air recirculation or insufficient airflow as result
of improper installation if the above recommendations are ignored.

Figure 7 – Multiple Chiller Installation

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Sound protection
When sound levels require special control, great care must be exercised to isolate the unit from its base by appropriately applying anti-
vibration elements (supplied as an option). Flexible joints must be installed on the water connections, as well.
Water piping
Piping must be designed with the lowest number of elbows and the lowest number of vertical changes of direction. In this way, installation
costs are reduced considerably and system performance is improved.
The water system must have:
1. Anti-vibration mountings in order to reduce transmission of vibrations to the structures.
2. Isolating valves to isolate the unit from the water system during maintenance.
3. Flow switch, in order to protect the chiller must be protected against freezing by continuous monitoring of the water flow in the
evaporator. In most cases, on-site the flow switch is set to produce an alarm only when the water pump switches OFF and the water
flow fall to zero. it is recommended to adjust the flow switch in order to produce a “Water Loss Alarm” when the water flow reaches
50% of the nominal value, in this case the evaporator is protected against the freezing and the flow switch can detect the water filter
clogging.
4. Manual or automatic air venting device at the system’s highest point.; drain device at the system’s lowest point.
5. Neither the evaporator nor the heat recovery device must be positioned at the system’s highest point.
6. A suitable device that can maintain the water system under pressure (expansion tank, etc.).
7. Water temperature and pressure indicators to assist the operator during service and maintenance.
8. A filter or device that can remove particles from the fluid. The use of a filter extends the life of the evaporator and pump and helps to
keep the water system in a better condition. The water filter must be installed as close as possible to the chiller, as in Figs. 8
and 9. If the water filter is installed in another part of the water system, the Installer has to guarantee the cleaning of the water pipes
between the water filter and the evaporator.
Recommended maximum opening for strainer mesh is:
 0,87 mm (DX S&T)
 1,0 mm (BPHE)
 1,2 mm (Flooded)
9. Evaporator has an electrical resistance with a thermostat that ensures protection against water freezing at ambient temperatures as
low as –25°C.
All the other water piping/devices outside the unit must therefore be protected against freezing.
10. The heat recovery device must be emptied of water during the winter season, unless an ethylene glycol mixture in appropriate
percentage is added to the water circuit.
11. If case of unit substitution, the entire water system must be emptied and cleaned before the new unit is installed. Regular tests and
proper chemical treatment of water are recommended before starting up the new unit.
12. In the event that glycol is added to the water system as anti-freeze protection, pay attention to the fact that suction pressure will be
lower, the unit’s performance will be lower and water pressure drops will be greater. All unit-protection systems, such as anti-freeze,
and low-pressure protection will need to be readjusted.
13. Before insulating water piping, check that there are no leaks.
Water treatment
Before putting the unit into operation, clean the water circuit.
The evaporator must not be exposed to flushing velocities or debris released during flushing. It is recommended that a suitably sized
bypass and valve arrangement is installed to allow flushing of the piping system. The bypass can be used during maintenance to isolate
the heat exchanger without disrupting flow to other units.
Any damage due to the presence of foreign bodies or debris in the evaporator will not be covered by warranty. Dirt, scales,
corrosion debrits and other material can accumulate inside the heat exchanger and reduce its heat exchanging capacity. Pressure drop
can increase as well, thus reducing water flow. Proper water treatment therefore reduces the risk of corrosion, erosion, scaling, etc.. The
most appropriate water treatment must be determined locally, according to the type of system and water characteristics.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damage to or malfunctioning of equipment caused by failure to treat water or by improperly treated
water.
Table 1 - Acceptable water quality limits
pH (25°C) 6,88,0 Total Hardness (mg CaCO3 / l)  200
Electrical conductivity S/cm (25°C) 800 Iron (mg Fe / l)  1.0
Chloride ion (mg Cl - / l) 200 Sulphide ion (mg S2 - / l) None
Sulphate ion (mg SO24 - / l) 200 Ammonium ion (mg NH4+ / l)  1.0
Alkalinity (mg CaCO3 / l) 100 Silica (mg SiO2 / l)  50
Evaporator and recovery exchangers anti-freeze protection
All evaporators are supplied with a thermostatically controlled anti-freeze electrical resistance, which provides adequate anti-freeze
protection at temperatures as low as –25°C.
However, unless the heat exchangers are completely empty and cleaned with anti-freeze solution, additional methods should also be
used against freezing.
Two or more of below protection methods should be considered when designing the system as a whole:
 Continuous water flow circulation inside piping and exchangers
 Addition of an appropriate amount of glycol inside the water circuit
 Additional heat insulation and heating of exposed piping
 Emptying and cleaning of the heat exchanger during the winter season
It is the responsibility of the installer and/or of local maintenance personnel to ensure that described anti-freeze methods are used. Make
sure that appropriate anti-freeze protection is maintained at all times. Failing to follow the instructions above could result in unit damage.
Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.
Installing the flow switch
To ensure sufficient water flow through the evaporator, it is essential that a flow switch be installed on the water circuit. The flow switch
can be installed either on the inlet or outlet water piping. The purpose of the flow switch is to stop the unit in the event of interrupted water
flow, thus protecting the evaporator from freezing.
The manufacturer offers, as optional, a flow switch that has been selected for this purpose.
This paddle-type flow switch is suitable for heavy-duty outdoor applications (IP67) and pipe diameters in the range of 1” to 8”.
The flow switch is provided with a clean contact which must be electrically connected to terminals shown in the wiring diagram.Flow switch
has to be tune to intervene when the evaporator water flow is lower than 50% of nominal flow rate.

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Heat recovery
Units may be optionally equipped with heat recovery system.
This system in made by a water cooled heat exchanger located on the compressors discharge pipe and a dedicated management of
condensing pressure.
To guarantee compressor operation within its envelope, units with heat recovery cannot operate with water temperature of the heat
recovery water lower than 28°C.
It is a responsibility of plant designer and chiller installer to guarantee the respect of this value (e.g. using recirculating bypass valve).

Figure 8 - Water piping connection for evaporator

1. Pressure Gauge 5. Isolation Valve

2. Flexible connector 6. Pump
3. Flow switch 7. Filter
4. Temperature probe

Figure 9 - Water piping connection for heat recovery exchangers

1. Pressure Gauge 4. Isolation Valve

2. Flexible connector 5. Pump
3. Temperature probe 6. Filter

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Electrical Installation
General specifications
All electrical connections to the unit must be carried out in compliance with laws and regulations in force.
All installation, management and maintenance activities must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Refer to the specific wiring diagram for the unit you have bougth. Should the wiring diagram not be on the unit or should it have
been lost, please contact your manufacturer representative, who will send you a copy.
In case of discrepance between wiring diagram and electrical panel/cables, please contact the manufacturer representative.

Only use copper conductors. Failure to use copper conductors could result in overheating or corrosion at connection points and could
damage the unit.
To avoid interference, all control wires must be connected separately from the power cables. Use different electrical passage ducts for
this purpose.
Particular care must be taken when realizing wire connections to the switchbox; if not properly sealed, cable entries may allow ingress of
water into the switchbox which may cause damage to the equipment inside.

Before any installation and connection works, the unit must be switched off and secured.

This product complies with EMC standards for industrial environments. Therefore it is not intended for use in residential areas, e.g.
installations where the product is connected to a low voltage public distribution system. Should this product need to be connected to a
low voltage public distribution system, specific additional measures will have to be taken to avoid interference with other sensitive
equipment.
Operation
Operator’s responsibilities
It is essential that the operator is appropriately trained and becomes familiar with the system before operating the unit. In addition to
reading this manual, the operator must study the microprocessor operating manual and the wiring diagram in order to understand start-
up sequence, operation, shutdown sequence and operation of all the safety devices.
During the unit’s initial start-up phase, a technician authorized by the manufacturer is available to answer any questions and to give
instructions as to the correct operating procedures.
The operator must keep a record of operating data for every installed unit. Another record should also be kept of all the periodical
maintenance and servicing activities.
If the operator notes abnormal or unusual operating conditions, he is advised to consult the technical service authorized by the
manufacturer.
Maintenance
Routine maintenance

This chiller must be maintained by qualified technicians. Before beginning any work on the system the personnel shall assure
that all security precautions have been taken.
Neglecting unit maintenance in these environments, could degrade all parts of the units (coils, compressors, frames, pipes, etc..) with
negative effect on performances and functionality.
There are two different levels of maintenance, which can be chosen according to the type of application (critical/non critical) or to the
installation environment (highly aggressive).
Examples of critical applications are process cooling, data centres, etc.

Highly Aggressive Environments can be defined as the follows:

 Industrial environment (with possible concentration of fumes result of combustion and chemical process)
 Costal environment;
 Highly polluted urban environment;
 Rural environment close to of animal excrement and fertilizers, and high concentration of exhaust gas from diesel generators.
 Desert areas with risk of sandstorms;
 Combinations of the above

Table 2 lists all Maintenance activities for standard applications and standard environment.
Table 3 lists all Maintenance activities for critical applications or highly aggressive environment.
Following below instructions is mandatory for cases listed above, but also advised for units installed in standard environments.

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 Table 2 – Standard Routine Maintenance Plan
Weekly Monthly Yearly/Seas
List of Activities (Note 1) Onal (Note 2)

General:
Reading of operating data (Note 3) X
Visual inspection of unit for any damage and/or loosening X
Verification of thermal insulation integrity X
Clean and paint where necessary X
Analysis of water (6) X
Check of flow switch operation X

Electrical:
Verification of control sequence X
Verify contactor wear – Replace if necessary X
Verify that all electrical terminals are tight – Tighten if necessary X
Clean inside the electrical control board X
Visual inspection of components for any signs of overheating X
Verify operation of compressor and oil heater X
Measure compressor motor insulation using the Megger X
Clean air intake filters of the electrical panel X
Verify operation of all ventilation fans in the electrical panel X
Weekly Monthly Yearly/Seas
List of Activities (Note 1) Onal (Note 2)

Refrigeration circuit:
Check for any refrigerant leakage X
Verify refrigerant flow using the liquid sight glass – Sight glass full X
Verify filter dryer pressure drop X
Verify oil filter pressure drop (Note 5) X
Analyse compressor vibrations X
Analyse compressor oil acidity (7) X

Condenser section:
Clean water rinse condenser banks (Note 4) X
Verify that fans are well tightened X
Verify condenser bank fins – Comb if necessary X
Notes:
1. Monthly activities include all the weekly ones.
2. The annual (or early season) activities include all weekly and monthly activities.
3. Unit operating values should be read on a daily basis thus keeping high observation standards.
4. In environments with a high concentration of air-borne particles, it might be necessary to clean the condenser bank more often.
5. Replace the oil filter when the pressure drop across it reaches 2.0 bar.
6. Check for any dissolved metals.
7. TAN (Total Acid Number) : 0,10 : No action
Between 0.10 and 0.19 : Replace anti-acid filters and re-check after 1000 running hours. Continue to replace filters until the TAN is lower
than 0.10.
0,19 : Replace oil, oil filter and filter dryer. Verify at regular intervals.

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 Table 3 –Routine Maintenance Plan for Critical Application and/or Highly Aggressive Environment

Weekly Monthly Yearly/Seas

List of Activities (Note 8) (Note 1) Onal (Note 2)

General:
Reading of operating data (Note 3) X
Visual inspection of unit for any damage and/or loosening X
Verification of thermal insulation integrity X
Clean X
Paint where necessary X
Clean and paint where necessary X
Analysis of water (6) X
Check of flow switch operation X

Electrical:
Verification of control sequence X
Verify contactor wear – Replace if necessary X
Verify that all electrical terminals are tight – Tighten if necessary X
Clean inside the electrical control board X
Visual inspection of components for any signs of overheating X
Verify operation of compressor and oil heater X
Measure compressor motor insulation using the Megger X
Clean air intake filters of the electrical panel X
Verify operation of all ventilation fans in the electrical panel X

Refrigeration circuit:
Check for any refrigerant leakage X
Verify refrigerant flow using the liquid sight glass – Sight glass full X
Verify filter dryer pressure drop X
Verify oil filter pressure drop (Note 5) X
Analyse compressor vibrations X
Analyse compressor oil acidity (7) X

Condenser section:
Clean water rinse condenser coils (Note 4) X
Quarterly clean condenser coils (E-coated only) X
Verify that fans are well tightened X
Verify condenser coil fins – Comb if necessary X
Check the aspect of the plastic protection of the copper/aluminum connection X
Notes:
8. Units placed or stored in a Highly Aggressive Environment for long time without operation are still subject to those routine maintenance steps.

Unit Maintenance and Cleaning

Unit exposed to a highly aggressive environment can face corrosion in a shorter time than ones installed on a standard environment.
Corrosion causes a rapid rusting of the frame core, consequently decreases unit structure life time. To avoid that, it is necessary to wash
periodically the frame surfaces with water and suitable detergents.

In case of part of unit frame paint came off, it is important to stop its progressive deterioration by repainting the exposed parts using proper
products. Please contact factory to get the required products specifications.

Note: in case of just salt deposits are present, it is enough to rinse the parts with fresh water.
Microchannel Coil Maintenance
Routine cleaning of coil surfaces is essential to maintain proper operation of the unit, avoid corrosion and rusting. Elimination of
contamination and removal of harmful residues will greatly increase the life of the coil and extend the life of the unit.
Relative to fin and tube heat exchangers, microchannel coils tend to accumulate more of the dirt on the surface and of the less dirt inside
which can make them easier to clean.

The following maintenance and cleaning procedure are recommended as part of the routine maintenance activities.

1. Remove surface dirt, leaves, fibers, etc. with a vacuum cleaner (preferably with a brush or other soft attachment rather than a metal
tube), compressed air blown from the inside out, and/or a soft bristle (not wire!) brush. Do not impact or scrape the coil with the
vacuum tube, air nozzle, etc..
NOTE: Use of a water stream, such as a garden hose, against a surface loaded coil will drive the fibers and dirt into the coil. This will
make cleaning efforts more difficult. Surface loaded fibers must be completely removed prior to using low velocity clean water rinse.

2. Rinse. Do not use any chemicals (including those advertised as coil cleaners) to wash microchannel heat exchangers. They can
cause corrosion. Rinse only. Hose the MCHE off gently, preferably from the inside out and top to bottom, running the water through
every fin passage until it comes out clean. Microchannels fins are stronger than traditional tube & fin coil fins but still need to be
handled with care.
It is possible to clean a coil with a high pressure washer (max 62 barg) only if a flat shape of the water spray is used and direction of
the spay is kept perpendicular to the fin edge. If this direction is not respected the coil may be destroyed if using a pressure washer
so we do not recommend their use.

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NOTE: A monthly clean water rinse is recommended for coils that are applied in coastal or industrial environments to help to remove
chlorides, dirt and debris. It is very important when rinsing, to water temperature is less than 55 °C. An elevated water temperature (not
to exceed 55 °C) will reduce surface tension, increasing the ability to remove chlorides and dirt.

3. Quarterly cleaning is essential to extend the life of an E-coated coil and is required to maintain warranty coverage. Failure to clean
an E-coated coil will void the warranty and may result in reduced efficiency and durability in the environment. For routine quarterly
cleaning, first clean the coil with an approved coil cleaner. After cleaning the coils with the approved cleaning agent, use the approved
chloride remover to remove soluble salts and revitalize the unit.
NOTE: Harsh chemicals, household bleach or acid cleaners should not be used to clean E-coated coils. These cleaners can be very
difficult to rinse out of the coil and can accelerate corrosion and attack the E-coating. If there is dirt below the surface of the coil, use the
recommended coil cleaners as described above.

Galvanic corrosion of the connection Copper/Aluminum can occurre in corrosive atmosphere under the plastic protection; during the
maintenance operations or periodic cleaning, check the aspect of the plastic protection of the copper/aluminum connection. If it is inflated,
damaged or took off contact the manufacturer representative for advice and information.

Service and limited warranty

All units are factory-tested and guaranteed for 12 months as of the first start-up or 18 months as of delivery.
These units have been developed and constructed according to high quality standards ensuring years of failure-free operation. It is
important, however, to ensure proper and periodical maintenance in accordance with all the procedures listed in this manual and with
good practice of machines maintenance.
We strongly advise stipulating a maintenance contract with a service authorized by the manufacturer in order to ensure efficient and
problem-free service, thanks to the expertise and experience of our personnel.
It must also be taken into consideration that the unit requires maintenance also during the warranty period.
It must be borne in mind that operating the unit in an inappropriate manner, beyond its operating limits or not performing proper
maintenance according to this manual can void the warranty.
Observe the following points in particular, in order to conform to warranty limits:
1. The unit cannot function beyond the specified limits
2. The electrical power supply must be within the voltage limits and without voltage harmonics or sudden changes.
3. The three-phase power supply must not have un unbalance between phases exceeding 3%. The unit must stay turned off until the
electrical problem has been solved.
4. No safety device, either mechanical, electrical or electronic must be disabled or overridden.
5. The water used for filling the water circuit must be clean and suitably treated. A mechanical filter must be installed at the point closest
to the evaporator inlet.
6. Unless there is a specific agreement at the time of ordering, the evaporator water flow rate must never be above 120% and below
50% of the nominal flow rate.

Periodic obligatory checks and starting up of appliances under pressure

The units are included in category I → III of the classification established by the European Directive 2014/68/EU (PED).
For chillers belonging to this category, some local regulations require a periodic inspection by an authorized agency. Please check with
your local requirements.

Important information regarding the refrigerant used

This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. Do not vent gases into the atmosphere.
Refrigerant type: R134a
GWP(1) value: 1430
(1)GWP = global warming potential

The refrigerant quantity necessary for standard operation is indicated on the unit name plate.
Real refrigerant quantity charged in the unit is listed on a silver sticker inside the electrical panel.
Periodical inspections for refrigerant leaks may be required depending on European or local legislation.
Please contact your local dealer for more information.

Disposal
The unit is made of metal, plastic and electronic parts. All these parts must be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations in
terms of disposal.
Lead batteries must be collected and sent to specific refuse collection centres.
Oil must be collected and sent to specific refuse collection centres.

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Factory and Field charged units instructions

The refrigerant system will be charged with fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Do not vent gases into the atmosphere.

1 Fill in with indelible ink the refrigerant charge label supplied with the product as following instructions:
- the refrigerant charge for each circuit (1; 2; 3)
- the total refrigerant charge (1 + 2 + 3)
- calculate the greenhouse gas emission with the following formula:
GWP value of the refrigerant x Total refrigerant charge (in kg) / 1000

a Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases

b Circuit number
c Factory charge
d Field charge
e Refrigerant charge for each circuit (according to the number of circuits)
f Total refrigerant charge
g Total refrigerant charge (Factory + Field)
h Greenhouse gas emission of the total refrigerant charge expressed
as tonnes of CO2 equivalent
m Refrigerant type
n GWP = Global Warming Potential
p Unit serial number

2 The filled out label must be adhered inside the electrical panel.
Periodical inspections for refrigerant leaks may be required depending on European or local legislation. Please contact your local
dealer for more information.

NOTICE
In Europe, the greenhouse gas emission of the total refrigerant charge in the system
(expressed as tonnes CO2 equivalent) is used to determine the maintenance intervals.
Follow the applicable legislation.

Formula to calculate the greenhouse gas emission:

GWP value of the refrigerant x Total refrigerant charge (in kg) / 1000

Use the GWP value mentioned on the greenhouse gases label. This GWP value is based on the 4th IPCC Assessment Report. The
GWP value mentioned in the manual might be outdated (i.e. based on the 3rd IPCC Assessment Report)
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