Inside the Vara 2 Plus
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Inside the Vara 2 Plus
Installation & Operating Instructions Inside the Vara 2 Plus Engineering Specifications Vertical Forced Air EV 38 thru 68 Series Vara 2 Plus Vertical Unit Air Filter Air Coil Transformer Intelligent 5/10 kW Electric Elements Variable Speed ECM Blower Contactor Controller Reversing Valve Thermostatic Expansion Valve Two-Step Scroll Compressor Desuperheater (Optional) Air Pad Key to Model Numbers Legend for Tables BTU/hr CAP COP CFM DB DHW DWR dP EER EWT FLA GND GPM Heating or cooling capacity Capacity Coefficient of performance (BTU/hr out BTU/hr in) Cubic feet per minute Dry-bulb entering air temperature Domestic hot water Domestic hot water, extra capacity Pressure drop across heat pump (in feet of water and psi) Energy efficiency ratio (BTU/hr CAP watts in) Entering water temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) Full-load amperage Ground Gallons per minute of water flow HE HR HYD KW LRA MBTU/hr RLA SR SUP VA WB Heat extracted Heat rejected Hydronic Kilowatt input Locked-rotor amperage Btu/hr X 1000 Rated-load amperage Sensible Ratio (sensible cooling capacity total cooling capacity) Supplemental domestic water heating Volt-amperes Wet-bulb entering air temperature All Pressure Drop Ratings are for Pure Water. See last page for Correction Factors. Performance values are +/- 10%, and are subject to change without notice. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title I. II. Introduction to ECONAR Heat Pumps Vara 2 Plus Features A. Two-Step Compressor Operation B. Variable Speed ECM Blower C. Intelligent Electric Resistance Elements D. R-410a Refrigerant Unit Sizing A. Building Heat Loss / Heat Gain B. Ground Sources & Design Water Temperatures 1. Ground Loop Applications 2. Ground Water Applications C. Temperature Limitations Unit Location / Mounting Condensate Drain Duct System / Blower Ground Source Design A. Ground Loop Installation B. Ground Water Installation 1. Ground Water Freeze Protection Switch 2. Water Coil Maintenance Electrical Service 24 Volt Control Circuit A. Transformer B. Thermostat C. Controller Startup / Checkout Service A. Air Filter B. Lockout Lights C. Preseason Inspection Room Thermostat Operation Desuperheater (Optional) Performance Ratings Configuration Options Performance Data Fan Performance & Physical Data Unit Dimensions Electrical & Correctional Factors Pressure Drop Ratings Wiring Diagrams Troubleshooting Guide for Lockout Conditions Troubleshooting Guide for Unit Operation Troubleshooting Guide for ECM Blower Additional Figures III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII. XIX. XX. XXI. XXII. XXIII. XXIV. Page 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 9 9 11 12 13 13 15 16 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 1 I. INTRODUCTION TO ECONAR HEAT PUMPS personnel should install, repair or service. The installer is responsible to ensure that all local electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning codes are followed. Enertech Global, LLC, is home to ECONAR geothermal heat pumps, a brand that has been in Minnesota for over twenty years. The cold winter climate has driven the design of ECONAR’s heating and cooling equipment to what is known as a "ColdClimate" geothermal heat pump. This cold climate technology focuses on maximizing the energy savings available in heating dominated regions without sacrificing comfort. Extremely efficient heating, cooling, dehumidification and optional domestic hot water heating are provided in one neatly packaged system. WARNING – ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE Enertech produces three types of ECONAR heat pumps: hydronic, which transfers energy from water to water; forced air, which transfers energy from water to air; and combination, which incorporates the hydronic heating unit into a forced air unit. Geothermal heat pumps get their name from the transfer of energy to and from the ground. The ground-coupled heat exchanger (geothermal loop) supplies the source energy for heating and absorbs the discharged energy from cooling. The system uses a compression cycle, much like your refrigerator, to collect the ground’s energy supplied by the sun and uses it to heat your home. Since the process only moves energy, and does not create it, the efficiencies are three to four times higher than most efficient fossil fuel systems. CAUTION – Ground loops must be freeze protected. Insufficient amounts of antifreeze may cause severe damage and may void warranty. Never operate with ground loop flow rates less than specified. Continuous operation at low flow rates, or no flow, may cause severe damage and may void warranty. Safety and comfort are designed into every ECONAR geothermal heat pump. Since the system runs completely on electrical energy, the entire home can have the safety of being gas-free. The best engineering and quality control is in every heat pump. Proper application and correct installation will ensure excellent performance and customer satisfaction. The Enertech commitment to quality is written on the side of every heat pump built. Throughout the manufacturing process, the technicians who assemble each unit sign their names to the quality assurance label after completing their inspections. As a final quality test, every unit goes through a full run-test where the performance and operation is verified in both the heating and cooling modes. No other manufacturer goes as far as to run a full performance check to ensure system quality. This guide discusses the Vara 2 Plus series heat pumps that are equipped with a two-step scroll compressor, a variable speed ECM blower motor, and electric resistance elements to provide varying capacities of heating and cooling within the same unit. These heat pumps also utilize R-410A, an HFC refrigerant, which is environmentally friendly to earth’s protective ozone layer. WARNING – Service of refrigerant- based equipment can be hazardous due to elevated system pressures and hazardous voltages. Only trained and qualified service 2 PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Disconnect all power supplies before installing or servicing electrical devices. Only trained and qualified service personnel should install, repair or service this equipment. WARNING – Verify refrigerant type before servicing. The nameplate on the heat pump identifies the type and the amount of refrigerant. All refrigerant removed from these units must be reclaimed by following accepted industry and agency procedures. CAUTION – R410A refrigerant requires extra precaution when service work is being performed. The operating pressures are approximately 150% higher than R-22 – which can cause personal injury. Invasion into the refrigerant system must be a last resort. Ensure all other diagnosis and methods have been used before attaching refrigerant instruments and before opening the refrigerant system. Synthetic oil (POE) is extremely hydroscopic, meaning it has a strong chemical attraction to moisture. Brief exposure to ambient air could cause POE to absorb enough moisture that a typical vacuum may not remove. COMMON ACRONYMS CFM DHW dP EAT ECM EWT GPM/gpm Ground Loop Ground Water GTF HP kW LP P/T VA Cubic Feet per Minute Domestic Hot Water Pressure Differential Entering Air Temperature Electronically Commutated Motor Entering Water Temperature Gallons per Minute Also known as Closed Loop Also known as Open Loop GeoThermal Transfer Fluid High Pressure Kilowatts Low Pressure Pressure/Temperature Volt Amperes II.Vara 2 Plus Features The Vara 2 Plus is one of Enertechs’ most advanced ECONAR geothermal heat pumps offering unique and innovative features to optimize efficiency, comfort and reliability of a home space conditioning system. The Vara 2 Plus is a 3-Heat/2-Cool unit, which uses a two-step modulating compressor to provide forced air heating and cooling of the living space. This unit is available with or without a factory-installed desuperheater, which provides supplemental domestic hot water heating. This option can typically supply up to 65% of a home’s hot water needs throughout the year. A. Two-Step Compressor Operation The Vara 2 Plus heat pump uses a Copeland Scroll twostep compressor. This compressor has the ability to be run at full-load operation, which provides 100% capacity, or it can be run at part-load operation, which provides approximately 75% of full-load capacity. This technology provides these very important operating features: 1) The ability to run at part-load capacity, which will handle the majority of a home’s heating and cooling needs, while providing much more energy-efficient operation. 2) Extended runtimes without interruptions to maintain the highest comfort possible. 3) High heating output and moderate cooling output with staged capacity to precisely fit the heating and cooling loads of homes in cold climates. B. Variable Speed ECM Blower A variable speed blower motor is used on the Vara 2 Plus series heat pump to keep the three-stage operation of the system operating comfortably, with very low electrical usage. The Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) converts 230 Volt AC power to DC power internally. The DC power is then modulated to turn the motor at a variety of speeds. The room thermostat determines the blower’s speed. If the thermostat is calling for only the FAN to operate, the blower will deliver a low amount of airflow in cubic feet per minute (CFM). This low CFM gently circulates air throughout the house, eliminating hot or cold spots, and actually reduces the need for mechanical heating or cooling at certain times of the year. When the thermostat calls for first stage heating or cooling, the blower speed will increase to its medium-low speed setting. When the thermostat calls for second stage heating or cooling, the blower increases to medium-high speed. If third stage heating or Emergency Heat is calling, the blower will run at its high speed setting. The air coil has a minimum CFM requirement to operate properly based on stage of operation in which the unit is running. With first stage heating or cooling running, the mediumlow speed setting must supply enough airflow. With second stage running, the medium-high speed setting is required. The blower speeds of the Vara 2 Plus heat pumps are factory-set to provide the highest efficiency at each stage of operation. The blower is also programmed to provide soft starting to reduce air noise, delays after compressor shutdown to distribute all the heat output from the compressor to the heated space, and ramped speed changes. All these features are designed for quiet, comfortable, efficient operation. C. Intelligent Electric Resistance Elements The Vara 2 Plus vertical top discharge units are equipped with factory-installed electric resistance elements. These elements provide an extra five kilowatts (approximately 17,000 BTU/hr) of supplemental heat when the room thermostat calls for auxiliary heat. They also provide 10 kilowatts (approximately 34,000 BTU/hr) of backup heat when the room thermostat is set to the emergency heat mode. The heater can also be wired to supply the full 10kW during either supplemental or emergency heat modes. In order to provide greater comfort, the third stage signal will “latch” to the second stage call from the thermostat. This will allow the elements to run until second stage of the thermostat is satisfied, causing the room temperature to be closer to the thermostat setpoint. Also, on units equipped with a desuperheater, a third stage call will de-energize the desuperheater pump. This allows the full capacity of the heat pump to be used to heat the living space. The Vara 2 Plus Horizontal and Bottom Discharge units do not have factory installed internal electric elements. D. R-410a Refrigerant The Vara 2 Plus utilizes R-410A refrigerant. R-410a is a zero-ozone depleting refrigerant, making the Vara 2 Plus even more Earth friendly. CAUTION – R-410A refrigerant has approximately 150% higher operating pressures than R-22 and requires extra precaution during servicing. Also, never leave the refrigerant system open to atmosphere longer than absolutely necessary, because of the hydroscopic properties of the refrigerant oil. III. UNIT SIZING Selecting the unit capacity of a forced air geothermal heat pump requires three things: A) Building Heat Loss/Heat Gain. B) Ground Sources and Design Water Temperatures. C) Temperature Limitations. A. Building Heat Loss/Heat Gain 3 The space load must be estimated accurately for any successful HVAC installation. There are many guides or computer programs available for load estimation including the Geothermal Heat Pump Handbook, Manual J, and others. After the heat loss and heat gain analysis is completed and loop EWT are established, the heat pump can now be selected using forced air heat pump data in the Engineering Specifications. Choose the capacity of the heat pump based on both heating and cooling loads. B. Ground-Sources and Design Water Temperatures Ground sources include the Ground Water (typically a well) and the Ground Loop varieties. Water flow-rate requirements vary based on configuration. ECONAR Engineering Specifications provide capacities at different loop water temperatures. Note: Table 1 shows the waterflow (GPM) requirements and water-flow pressure differential (dP) for the heat exchanger, and Table 2 shows the dP multiplier for various levels of freeze protection. Table 1 – Groundside Flow Rate Requirements Ground Loop 50oF Ground Water Flow dP* Flow dP* (gpm) (psig) (gpm) (psig) 9 3.1 6 1.6 GV38 12 5.3 7 2.4 GV48 15 4.9 10 3.0 GV58 * dP (psig) heat exchanger pressure drops are for pure water. Note: dP values are for standard heat exchanger configurations. Cupro Nickel heat exchanger configurations for Ground Water applications have higher dP. Series Table 2 – Heat Exchanger Pressure Differential (dP) Correction Factors for Freeze Protection (Typical) AntiFreeze (1) Percent Volume Freeze Level dP Multiplier 25oF 35oF 90oF 110oF o GTF 50% GTF 12 F 125% 123% N/a N/a Propylene 20% 18oF 136% 133% 118% 114% Glycol 25% 15oF 145% 142% N/a N/a (1) GTF = GeoThermal Transfer Fluid. 60% water, 40% methanol. 1. Ground Loop Systems Loop systems use a high-density polyethylene pipe buried underground to supply a tempered water solution back to the heat pump. Ground loops operate at higher flow rates than ground water systems because the entering water temperature (EWT) is lower. EWT affects the capacity of the unit in the heating mode, and loops in cold climates are normally sized to supply wintertime EWT to the heat pump down to 25oF. When selecting the heat pump, choose a unit that will supply the necessary heating or cooling capacity at the minimum and maximum ground loop EWT conditions respectively. Example; if a residential system requires 45,000 Btu/hr to heat a house on an earth loop system (designed for 32oF minimum wintertime EWT), and 40,000 Btu/hr to cool the house on an earth loop 4 (designed for 77oF summertime EWT), a GV48 Vara Plus heat pump is required. 2 2. Ground Water Systems Note: If a heat pump is installed with ground water, it should have a Cupro-Nickel water coil (GVxxx-x-V02N). Cupro-Nickel coils withstand well water much better than standard water coils. The design water temperature will be the well water temperature in your geographic region for ground water systems. Typical well water temperatures are in the 50 oF range in many cold climates. If well water temperatures are lower than 50oF (Canadian well water can be as low as 40oF) the flow rate must be increased to avoid leaving water temperatures below the freezing point. If well water temperatures are above 50oF (Some southern states are above 70oF) the flow rates may need to be increased to dump heat more efficiently in the cooling mode. Varying well water temperatures will have little effect on unit capacity in the cooling mode (since the well is connected to the heat pump condenser), but can have large effects on the capacity in the heating mode (since the well is connected to the evaporator). If well water temperatures are to exceed 70oF, special considerations, such as ground loop systems, should be considered. C. Temperature Limitations Be aware of the operating range of the geothermal system when sizing the particular heat pump to avoid premature equipment failure. Operating outside of these limitations may cause severe damage to the equipment and may void warranty. CAUTIONS: –The acceptable Ground Loop EWT is 15oF to 70oF for heating and 40oF to 95oF for cooling. –The acceptable Ground Water EWT is 45oF minimum in heating and 70oF maximum in cooling. IV. UNIT LOCATION / MOUNTING CAUTION – Units must be kept in an upright position during transportation or installation, or severe internal damage may occur. Important – To ensure easy removal and replacement of access panels, leave panels secured in place until the unit is set in place and leveled. Important – Locate the unit in an indoor area where the ambient temperature will remain above 45 oF. Service is done primarily from the front. Top and rear access is desirable and should be provided when possible. Important – A field installed drain pan is required under the entire unit where accidental water discharge could damage surrounding floors, walls or ceilings. CAUTION – Do not use this unit during construction. Dust and debris may quickly contaminate electrical and mechanical components; resulting in damage. CAUTION – Before driving screws into the cabinet, check on the inside of the unit to ensure the screw will not damage electrical, water, or refrigeration lines. Important – Units must be mounted on a vibrationabsorbing pad slightly larger than the base to provide isolation between the unit and the floor. Water supply pumps should not be hard plumbed directly to the unit with copper pipe; this could transfer vibration from the water pump to the refrigeration circuit, causing a resonating sound. Hard plumbing must be isolated from building structures that could also transfer vibration noise from the unit through the piping to the living space. CAUTION – Always use plastic male fittings into plastic female or into metal female fittings. Never use metal male fittings into plastic female fittings. On metalto-metal fittings; use pipe thread compound, do not use pipe thread tape, hand tighten first, and then only tighten an additional ½ turn with a tool if necessary. On plastic fittings, always use 2 to 3 wraps of pipe thread tape, do not use pipe thread compound, hand tighten first, and then only tighten an additional ½ turn with a tool if necessary. Do not over-tighten, or damage may occur. V. CONDENSATE DRAIN Condensate traps are built into every Vara 2 Plus Vertical Top Discharge unit, so an external trap should not be installed. Important – Vertical units must be installed level to ensure proper condensate drainage. CAUTION – Horizontal units require an external condensate trap in order to drain water from the heat pump and must also be mounted level in order for the condensate to drain. CAUTION – Bottom Discharge (downflow) units have two ½” MPT drains; one for the condensate, and one for the cabinet. Each drain requires a separate external ¾” condensate-vented trap, and the unit must be elevated enough to provide clearance for the drain traps. The condensate line leaving the U bend of the condensate trap must be at least 3” below the base of the heat pump. This requires the U bend to be 6” below the unit to give the upward portion of the U bend a 3” lift. The condensate trap should be vented after the U bend. The condensate line should be pitched away from the unit a minimum of 1/8” per foot. If the unit produces an odor in the cooling mode, the condensate trap or line may be plugged, or the unit may not be pitched correctly. Bleach may be poured down the condensate drain in the heat pump to kill any bacterial growth in the condensate line. Vented condensate traps are necessary to break the negative pressure in the air chamber and allow the condensate to flow. Construct condensate traps to the following diagram. Heat Pump Base Heat Pump Base Air Vent 6" drop minimum 3" Rise To drain with 1/8" per foot minimum pitch Horizontal Units Air Vent 6" drop minimum 3" Rise Bottom Discharge Figure 1 – Condensate Drain - Horizontal and Bottom Discharge Units Only VI. DUCT SYSTEM/BLOWER For the duct system, metal ductwork should be used, and flexible connectors are required for discharge and return air duct connections. An air inlet collar is provided on all Vara 2 Plus units to facilitate duct connections. For acceptable duct sizes, see Table 3. If the duct system is installed in an uninsulated space, the metal ductwork should be insulated on the outside to prevent heat loss, absorb noise, and prevent condensation from collecting on the ductwork. Important – If the unit is connected to existing ductwork, the ductwork must have the capacity to handle the air volume required by the heat pump. Undersized ductwork will cause noisy operation due to high air velocity, and poor operating efficiencies. The Vara 2 Plus heat pump uses a variable speed ECM blower motor. The controller provides a total of 16 blower speed set points. There are four different CFM outputs in each of the four blower speed ranges (Low, MediumLow, Medium-High, and High). The settings and CFM outputs are shown in Table 4. Important – The blower will not operate properly if ductwork is not attached. The ductwork supplies static pressure to give the blower motor a load to work against. The blower compartment access door must also be on for the unit to run properly. Blower motors may overheat without a load if run for an extended period of time. Note – If problems occur, refer to the ECM Blower Motor Troubleshooting Guide near the back of this manual (Section XVI). 5 Table 3 - Duct Sizing Chart CFM Acceptable Branch Duct Sizes Round Rectangular Acceptable Main or Trunk Duct Sizes Round Rectangular 4” 4x4 50 5” 4x5, 4x6 75 6” 4x8, 4x6 100 7” 4x10, 5x8, 6x6 150 8” 5x10, 6x8, 4x14, 7x7 200 9” 6x10, 8x8, 4x16 250 10” 6x14, 8x10, 7x12 300 10” 6x20, 6x16, 9x10 350 12” 6x18, 10x10, 9x12 10” 4x20, 7x10, 6x12, 8x9 400 12” 6x20, 8x14, 9x12, 10x11 10” 5x20, 6x16, 9x10, 8x12 450 10” 10x10, 6x18, 8x12, 7x14 500 12” 6x20, 7x18, 8x16, 10x12 600 12” 8x18, 9x15, 10x14, 12x12 800 14” 10x18, 12x14, 8x24 1000 16” 10x20, 12x18, 14x15 1200 16” 10x25, 12x20, 14x18, 15x16 1400 18” 10x30, 15x18, 14x20 1600 20” 10x35, 15x20, 16x19, 12x30, 14x25 1800 20” 10x40, 12x30, 15x25, 18x20 2000 Tables calculated for 0.05 to 0.10 inches of water friction per 100’ of duct. At these duct design conditions, along with the pressure drop through the filter, the total design external static pressure is 0.20 inches of water. Table 4 – Blower Speed Settings TAP B (58 Series) C (48 Series) D (38 Series) Low (G) 815 740 520 Medium-Low (Y) 1425 1295 910 Medium-High (Y2) 1850 1680 1180 High (W2/E) 1920 1800 1300 Note: Adjust Tap set to “+” will increase these numbers by 10% Adjust Tap set to “-” will decrease these numbers by 10% VII. GROUND SOURCE DESIGN Since water is the source of energy in the wintertime and the energy sinks in the summertime, good water supply is possibly the most important requirement of a geothermal heat pump system installation. A. Ground Loop Installation In a Ground Loop system the same water/antifreeze solution is circulated through a closed system of highdensity polyethylene pipe buried underground. As the solution passes through the pipe, it collects energy (in the heating mode) that is being transferred from the relatively warm surrounding soil through the pipe and into the relatively cold solution. The solution is circulated to the heat pump, which transfers energy out of the solution, and then the solution circulates back through the ground to extract more energy. The Vara 2 Plus is designed to operate on either vertical or horizontal ground loop applications. Vertical loops are typically installed with a well drilling rig up to 200 feet deep, or more. Horizontal loops are installed with excavating or trenching equipment to a depth of about six to eight feet deep, depending on geographic location and length of pipe used. Earth Loops must be sized properly 6 for each particular geographic area, soil type, and individual capacity requirements. Contact your local installer or the Enertech Customer Support Line for help with loop sizing requirements in your area. Typical winter operating EWT to the heat pump ranges from 25oF to 32oF. CAUTION – Ground Loops must be properly freeze protected. Insufficient amounts of antifreeze may result in a freeze rupture of the unit or can cause unit shutdown problems during cold weather operation. Propylene glycol and Geothermal Transfer Fluid (GTF) are common antifreeze solutions. GTF is methanol-based antifreeze and should be mixed 50% with water to achieve freeze protection of 12oF. Propylene glycol antifreeze solution should be mixed 25% with water to obtain a 15oF freeze protection. Important – Do not mix more than 25% propylene glycol with water in an attempt to achieve a lower than 15oF freeze protection, since more concentrated mixtures of propylene glycol become too viscous at low temperatures and cannot be pumped through the earth loop. Horizontal loops typically use GTF, and vertical loops typically use propylene glycol. Note – Always check state and local codes for any special requirements on antifreeze solutions. Flow rate requirements for ground loops are higher (see Table 1) than ground water systems because water temperatures are generally lower. CAUTION – Never operate with flow rates less than specified. Low flow rates, or no flow, may cause the unit to shut down on a pressure lockout or may cause a freeze rupture of the heat exchanger. Important – Figure 4 shows that Pressure/Temperature (P/T) ports must be installed in the entering and leaving water lines of the heat pump. A thermometer can be inserted into the P/T ports to check entering and leaving water temperatures. A pressure gauge can also be inserted into these P/T ports to determine the pressure differential between the entering and leaving water. This pressure differential can then be compared to the specification data on each particular heat pump to confirm the proper flow rate of the system. An individually sized Enertech flow center can supply pumping requirements for the Ground Loop fluid, and can also be used to purge the loop system. Note – Refer to instructions included with the flow center for detail for properly purging the ground loop. Important – the pump must be installed to supply fluid into the heat pump. Filling and purging a loop system are very important steps to assure proper heat pump operation. Each loop must be purged with enough water flow to assure a two-feet-persecond flow rate in each circuit on the loop. This normally requires a 1½ to 3 HP high head pump to circulate fluid through the loop to remove all the air out of the loop and into a purging tank. Allow the pump to run 10 to 15 minutes after the last air bubbles have been removed. After purging is completed, add the calculated proper amount of antifreeze to give a 12 oF to 15oF freeze protection. After antifreeze has been installed and thoroughly circulated, it should be measured with a hydrometer, refractometer or any other suitable device to determine the actual freezing point of the solution. The purge pump can be used to pressurize the system to a final static pressure of 30-40 psig after the loop pipe has had enough time to stretch. In order to achieve the 30 to 40 psig final pressure, the loop may need to be pressurized to 60 to 65 psi. This static pressure will fluctuate 10 psig from heating to cooling season, but the pressure should always remain above 20 psig, so circulation pumps do not cavitate or pull air into the system. Contact your local installer, distributor or factory representative for more information. B. Ground Water Installation A Ground Water system gets its name from the open discharge of water after it has been used by the heat pump. A well must be available that can supply all of the water requirements (see Table 1) of the heat pump for up to 24 hours/day on the coldest winter day plus any other water requirements drawing off that same well. Figure 5 shows the necessary components for ground water piping. First, a bladder type pressure tank with a “draw down” of at least 1½ times the well pump capacity must be installed on the supply side of the heat pump. Shut off valves and boiler drains on the entering and leaving water lines are necessary for future maintenance issues. Important – A screen strainer must be placed on the supply line with a mesh size of 40 or 60 and enough surface area to allow for particle buildup between cleanings. Important – Pressure/Temperature (P/T) ports must be placed in the supply and discharge lines so that thermometers or pressure gauges can be inserted into the water stream. Important – A visual flow meter must be installed to allow visual inspection of the flow to determine when maintenance is required. (If you can’t read the flow, cleaning is required. See Water Coil Maintenance for cleaning instructions.) A solenoid control valve must be installed on water discharge side of the heat pump to regulate the flow through the unit. Wire the solenoid to the “Plug Accessory” connector on the controller. This valve opens when the unit is running and closes when the unit stops. Schedule 40 PVC piping, copper tubing, polyethylene or rubber hose can be used for supply and discharge water lines. Make sure line sizes are large enough to supply the required flow with a reasonable pressure drop (generally 1” diameter minimum). Water discharge is generally made to a drain field, stream, pond, surface discharge, tile line, or storm sewer. Important – ensure the discharge line has a pitch of at least three inches per 12 feet, has a minimum 2 feet of unobstructed freefall at the end of the line, and has at least 100 feet of grade sloping away from the discharge outlet. CAUTION – A drain field requires soil conditions and adequate sizing to assure rapid percolation. Consult local codes and ordinances to assure compliance. DO NOT discharge the water into a septic system. CAUTION – Never operate with flow rates less than specified. Low flow rates, or no flow, may cause the unit to shut down on a pressure lockout or may cause a freeze rupture of the heat exchanger. 1. Ground Water Freeze Protection CAUTION – Only specifically ordered equipment with a factory-installed 60 psig low-pressure switch can be used on ground water applications. (The low-pressure switch on a R410a ground loop system has a 35 psig (previously 50) nominal cutout pressure.) If the water supply to the heat pump were interrupted for any reason, continued operation of the compressor would cause the water remaining in the heat exchanger to freeze and rupture the heat exchanger and may void warranty. 2. Water Coil Maintenance Water quality is a major concern for ground water 7 systems. Problems can occur from scaling, particle buildup, suspended solids, corrosion, pH levels outside the 7-9 range, biological growth, or water hardness of greater than 100-PPM. If poor water quality is known to exist in your area, a cupro-nickel water coil may be required when ordering the system; or installing a ground loop system may be the best application. Water coil cleaning on ground water systems may be necessary on a regular basis. Depending on the specific water quality issue, the water coil can be cleaned by the following methods (Note – always remember to clean the strainer.): a. Chlorine Cleaning (Bacterial Growth) 1. Turn off all power to the heat pump during this procedure. 2. Close the shut-off valves upstream and downstream of the heat exchanger. 3. Connect a submersible pump to the hose bibs on the entering and leaving water sides of the heat exchanger. 4. Submerse the pump in a five-gallon pail of water with enough chlorine bleach to kill the bacteria. Suggested mixture is 1 part chlorine bleach to 4 parts water. 5. Open the hose bibs to allow circulation of the solution. 6. Start the pump and circulate the solution through the heat exchanger for 15 to 60 minutes. The solution should change color to indicate the chlorine is killing and removing the bacteria from the heat exchanger. 7. Flush the used solution down a drain by adding a fresh water supply to the pail. Flush until the leaving water is clear. 8. Repeat this procedure until the solution runs clear through the chlorine circulation process. This procedure can be repeated annually, semiannually, or as often as it takes to keep bacteria out of the heat exchanger, or when bacteria appears in a visual flowmeter to the point the flow cannot be read. Another alternative to bacteria problems is to shock your entire well. Shocking your well may give longer term relief from bacteria problems than cleaning your heat exchanger, but will probably need to be repeated, possibly every three to five years. Contact a well driller in your area for more information. b. Muriatic Acid Cleaning (Difficult Scaling and Particle Buildup Problems) 1. WARNING – Consult installer because of the dangerous nature of acids. Only an experienced and trained professional should perform this procedure. (Note – CLR, Iron-Out or other de-scaling products may be a better alternative before using muriatic acid.) 2. Turn off all power to the heat pump during this procedure. 3. Close the shut-off valves upstream and downstream of the heat exchanger. 4. Connect a submersible circulating pump to the hose bibs on the entering and leaving water sides of the heat exchanger. Note – these are corrosive chemicals, so use a disposable or a suitable pump. 5. Submerse the pump in a five-gallon pail of water with 8 6. 7. 8. 9. a small amount of muratic acid to create a final concentration of 5% muratic acid. WARNING – Always add acid to water; never add water to acid. Open the hose bibs to allow circulation. Start the pump and circulate the solution through the heat exchanger for about 5 minutes until there are no longer any air bubbles. Stop the pump, and let the solution stand for about 15 minutes. Flush the solution by adding a fresh water supply to the pail. Flush until the leaving water is clear. Note – observe local codes for disposal. c. Freeze Cleaning (Scale/Particle Buildup) This applies only to cupro nickel heat exchangers, cylinder shape, used on ground water applications. WARNING – Never attempt this process on a braze plate heat exchanger. It could cause the braze plate heat exchanger to rupture and may void warranty. I. Before using the freeze cleaning procedure, verify it needs to be done by answering the following questions. 1. Determine and verify that the required water flow rate in GPM is both present and correct. 2. Determine the temperature differential of the water. Under normal conditions in the cooling mode, there should be a temperature difference of about 10-15°F between the supply side and discharge side. If the temperature difference is 8°F or less, consideration should be given to cleaning the water coil. II. If the water coil requires cleaning, carefully use the following steps for the freeze cleaning method. 1. Turn off the heat pump and its water supply. 2. Open a plumbing connection on the water supply side, if possible, to break the system vacuum and allow easier drainage of the system and water coil. 3. Drain the water out of the system and water coil via the boiler drains on the entering and leaving water lines, and the drain on the heat exchanger. WARNING – FAILURE TO COMPLETELY DRAIN THE WATER COIL HEAT EXCHANGER COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FREEZE RUPTURE! 4. Set the thermostat to "Heat" to start the heat pump in the heating mode and quickly freeze the coil. 5. Allow the heat pump to run until it automatically shuts off on low pressure and then turn the thermostat to the "Off" position. 6. Recap the water coil drain and tighten any plumbing connections that may have been loosened. 7. If so equipped, open the field installed drain cock on the water discharge side of the heat pump, and install a short piece of rubber hose to drain into a drain or bucket. A drain cock on the discharge side allows water flow to bypass the solenoid valve, flow valve, flow meter, or any other item that may be clogged by mineral debris. Draining to a bucket helps prevent clogging of drains and allows observing effectiveness of the procedure. 8. Turn on the water supply to the heat pump to start the process of flushing any mineral debris from the unit. 9. Set the thermostat to "Cool" and start the heat pump in the cooling mode to quickly thaw out the water coil. 10. Run the heat pump until the water coil is completely thawed out and loosened scale, mineral deposits, or other debris is flushed completely from the water coil. Allow at least five minutes of operation to ensure that the water coil is thoroughly thawed out. 11. If the water still contains mineral debris, and if the flow through the unit did not improve along with an increase in the temperature difference between the water supply and water discharge, repeat the entire procedure. 12. Reset the heat pump for normal operation. VIII. ELECTRICAL SERVICE Note – Always refer to the inside of the electrical box cover for the correct wiring diagram, and always refer to the nameplate on the exterior of the cabinet for the correct electrical specifications. WARNING – ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Disconnect all power supplies before installing or servicing electrical devices. Only trained and qualified service personnel should install, repair or service this equipment. WARNING – THE UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED! The main electrical service must be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker, and be capable of providing the amperes required by the unit at nameplate voltage. All wiring shall comply with the national electrical code and/or any local codes that may apply. Access to the line voltage contactor is gained through the knockouts provided on either side of the heat pump next to the front corner. Route EMT or flexible conduit with appropriate size and type of wire. Ensure adequate supply wiring to minimize the level of dimming lights during compressor startup on single-phase installations. Some dimming is normal, and a variety of start-assist accessories are available if dimming is objectionable. Important – some models may already have a factory-installed start assist. Do not add additional start assists to those units. CAUTION – Route field electrical wiring to avoid contact with electrically live bare metal parts inside the electrical box and to avoid contact with the surface of the factory-installed start assist (if provided). CAUTION – Disconnect power from the unit before removing or replacing any connectors, or servicing the ECM motor. To avoid electric shock from the motor’s internal capacitors, disconnect the power and wait at least 5 minutes before opening the motor. CAUTION – Three-phase units must be wired properly to ensure proper compressor rotation. Improper rotation may result in compressor damage. An electronic phase sequence indicator must be used to check supply-wiring phases. Also, the “Wild” leg of the three-phase power must be connected to the middle leg on the contactor. Important – Only 208Vac FlowCenters can be wired directly to the compressor contactor and can be grounded in the grounding lug for 208/230Vac. An alternative loop pump or a pump for a different supply voltage must be powered from a separate fused power supply and controlled through an isolation relay that has its coil wired to the contactor circuit. Important – Units with internal installed Supplemental Electric Heat require a separate power supply for the Supplemental Electric Heat. IX. 24 VOLT CONTROL CIRCUIT Note – Always refer to the inside of the electrical box cover for the correct wiring diagram There are three basic sections of the low voltage circuit; transformer, thermostat, and controller. A. Transformer An internal transformer provides 24Vac for all control features of the heat pump. Even though the transformer is larger than the industry standard, it is in a warm electrical box and can be overloaded quickly. Table 5 shows the transformer usage for the Vara 2 Plus heat pumps. Table 5 – Transformer Usage (VA) Component Contactor Reversing Valve Compressor Solenoid Controller 20-1038 Thermostat Blower Motor Elec. Heat Relay Plug Accessory (PA) Total Transformer VA size VA 7 8 4 2 1 2 6 10 40 VA 50 Important - If the system’s external controls require more than shown in table 5, an external transformer and isolation relays should be used. Important – Miswiring of 24Vac control voltage on system controls can result in transformer burnout. Important – Units with a dual voltage rating (example, 208/230) are factory-wired for the higher voltage (example, 230). If connected to a power supply having the lower voltage, change the wiring to the transformer primary to the correct lead; otherwise premature failure, or inability to operate the control components may occur. B. Thermostat 9 A 3-heat/2-cool thermostat must be used with every Vara 2 Plus heat pump. This thermostat controls all stages of operation of the heat pump. Initiation of each stage is implemented based on the recovery rate of the actual temperature to the set point temperature. This means that switching to a higher stage will require time (sometimes 15 minutes or more) for the thermostat to calculate rate of change. Consult the instructions in the thermostat box for proper mounting and operation. Important – Be careful to select a thermostat location where external temperature sources will not affect sensed temperature. Important – If a single thermostat controls multiple heat pumps, the control wiring of the heat pumps must be isolated from each other. This will prevent the heat pumps from receiving high voltage through the common wiring if it is turned off at the circuit breaker for service. Important – Thermostat cable with at least nine conductors must be run from the heat pump to the thermostat. Power is supplied to the thermostat by connecting the R and X (C) terminals to the heat pump terminal strip. C. Controller The controller receives a signal from the thermostat and initiates the correct sequence of operations for the heat pump. The controller performs the following functions: 1) Compressor Anti-Short-Cycle 2) Ground Loop Pump / Ground Water Pump Initiation 3) ECM Blower Operation and Speed Control 4) Compressor Operation for 1st Stage Heat/Cool 5) Compressor Operation for 2nd Stage Heat/Cool 6) Supplemental Electric Heat Operation 7) 4-Way Valve Control 8) Compressor Lockouts 9) Defrost 10) System Diagnostics 11) 24Vac Fuse 12) Plug Accessory 13) Alarm Output 1. Compressor Anti-Short-Cycle An anti-short-cycle is a delay period between the times a compressor shuts down and when that compressor is allowed to come on again. This protects the compressor and avoids nuisance lockout conditions. Anti-shortcycles occur after these three conditions; 1. A 70 to 130-second random time-out period occurs before a re-start after the last shut down. 2. A 4-minute/25-second to 4-minute/45-second randomstart delay occurs immediately after power is applied to the heat pump. This occurs only after reapplying power to the unit. To avoid this timeout while servicing the unit, apply power, disconnect and reapply power very quickly to shorten the delay. Note – The thermostat supplied with the heat pump is factory programmed to have a five-minute delay period after compressor shutdown before it will start again. A 10 “Wait” indicator on the thermostat shows this delay. This delay can be reprogrammed to be from zero to five minutes. 2. Ground Loop Pump / Ground Water Initiation On ground loop systems, a M1 output from the controller will energize the contactor, starting the compressor and the ground loop pump. On ground water systems, a M1 output from the controller will energize the ground water solenoid valve through the “Plug Accessory” connector. 3. ECM Blower Operation and Speed Control A signal on the G terminal from the thermostat to the controller will tell the controller to energize the blower. A G signal alone puts the motor in low speed operation. If the thermostat sends a G and Y signal to the controller for 1st stage operation, the controller bumps the blower speed up to Medium-Low. When the thermostat sends a G, Y, and Y2 signal for 2nd stage operation, the controller bumps the blower speed up to Medium-High. An input to W2 (3rd stage heat) or E (Emergency heat) from the thermostat energizes the blower in High speed. These configurations are shown in Table 4. The CFM outputs are factory set, and should not be changed in the field. There is an “Adjust” setting, which allows the blower to be operated at +/-10% of the factory setting. For example, if the Adjust tap is set to the “-,”all the speeds will operate at 90% of the factory setting. If the “Adjust” tap is set to the “+,” all the speeds will operate at 110% of the factory setting. The Adjust tap is the only tap on the blower speed controller that should ever be moved from the factory setting. Important – Power to the unit will have to be reset before the new settings are enabled. The blower motor also provides internal circuitry that will try to maintain the setpoint CFM when changes occur in the external static pressure, such as the filter getting dirty over time. The motor does this by increasing its torque output to compensate for external resistance changes. Important – The ECM motor is Factory programmed with delay profiles for start and stop to ensure the blower motor slowly ramps up to the proper CFM output and backs down after the run time is complete. Ramping of the ECM motor allows for quieter operation and increased comfort. It may take a few seconds for the blower to start when the thermostat initially calls for heating or cooling, and for the blower to stop after the thermostat is satisfied. 4. Compressor Operation for 1st Stage Heat/Cool A Y input from the thermostat will ask the controller to initiate 1st stage heating or cooling (when combined with an O input). The controller then decides, based on lockout and anti-short-cycle periods, when to bring the compressor on. The M1 output of the controller energizes the compressor contactor, and the compressor stays on until the 24Vac is removed from the Y terminal. 5. Compressor Operation for 2nd Stage Heat/Cool An input to Y2 from the thermostat will ask the controller to initiate 2nd stage heating or cooling. The unit will then energize the solenoid coil on the compressor, allowing full compressor capacity. 6. Supplemental Electric Heat Operation Top discharge vertical units have the option of factoryinstalled supplemental electric heat (Use a separate ductinstalled heater for Bottom Discharge and Horizontal applications.) There is a jumper plug on the 20-1038 controller marked J2 that ties a W2 signal to E. This jumper must be removed for 5 kW of supplemental heat, and 10 kW of emergency heat. If the J2 jumper is not removed from the control board the heater will supply the full 10 kW during either supplemental or emergency heat modes. When the electric elements are energized, a third-stage latch wired to W2 on the controller is also energized. The third-stage latch enables the auxiliary heat stage of the room thermostat to assist in cycling the compressor to reduce the long periods of uninterrupted compressor operation. Once energized, the latch remains on until the Y2 stage is satisfied on the thermostat. air filter or airside heat exchanger, may result in an iced up air coil and/or a low-pressure lockout. The controller will automatically switch the heat pump to defrost mode if this occurs. While in the cooling mode if the lowpressure switch opens for two continuous seconds the O input will be taken away to start the unit in heating. This defrost mode will last for approximately 80 seconds, then the unit will go to the power up anti-short cycle time delay. After the unit has timed out, the heat pump will be able to resume normal operation. CAUTION – If the heat pump continually goes to defrost mode, the cause of the low-pressure lockout must be determined. A service technician should be called immediately to resolve the issue. 10. System Diagnostics The controller is equipped with diagnostic LED lights, which indicate the system status at any particular time. The lights indicate the following conditions: 1. 24 Volt system power GREEN 2. Fault or Lockout YELLOW 3. Anti-short-cycle mode RED If a room thermostat installed with the heat pump system has a lockout indicator, the controller will send a signal from “L” on the terminal strip to a LED on the thermostat to indicate a lockout condition. 11. 24 Vac Fuse When 24Vac is applied to O terminal on the wiring block, the controller energizes its O output to provide 24Vac power to the 4-way reversing valve (VR) in order to switch the refrigerant circuit to the cooling mode. The controller has a glass-cartridge fuse located on the circuit board adjacent to the 24Vac power connector. The green system power LED will be off if this fuse is open. A spare fuse is located in the saddle attached to the side of the 24Vac power connector.Note – Ensure the new fuse fits tightly in the fuse clips after replacement. 8. Compressor Lockouts 12. Plug Accessory (PA) 7. 4-Way Valve Control The controller will lock out the compressor if either the high-pressure 600 psig or the low-pressure 35 psig (previously 50) on ground loop or 60 psig on ground water switch opens. This lockout condition means that the unit has shut down to protect itself, and will not come back on until power has been disconnected (via the circuit breaker) to the heat pump for one minute. Problems that could cause a lockout situation include: 1. Water flow or temperature problems 2. Air flow or temperature problems 3. Cold ambient air temperature conditions 4. Internal heat pump operation problems If a lockout condition exists, the heat pump should not be reset more than once; and a service technician should be called immediately. CAUTION – Repeated reset may cause severe damage to the system and may void warranty. The cause of the lockout must be determined and corrected. 9. Defrost Restricted airflow in the cooling mode, caused by a dirty The Plug Accessory output is internally connected to the M1 output and is energized whenever M1 turns on the compressor contactor. The maximum rating of this output is 10VA sealed and 20VA inrush and is typically intended to power a 24Vac ground water solenoid valve. 13. Alarm Output This output is a two-position screw terminal connector identified as “Fault Test” on the controller board and as DO on the wiring diagram. It is an isolated dry contract output (0.1 ohm resistance) that closes during a controller lockout and is intended for use as an input to a dial-out type of monitoring system. The maximum electrical rating is 2mA up to 30Vac or 50mA up to 40Vdc. X. STARTUP / CHECKOUT Before applying power to the heat pump, check the following items: Water supply plumbing to the heat pump is 11 completed and operating. Manually open the water valve on well systems to check flow. Make sure all valves are open and air has been purged from a loop system. Never operate the system without correct water flow. All high voltage and low voltage wiring is correct and checked out, including wire sizes, fuses and breakers, set thermostat to the “OFF” position. The heat pump is located in a warm area (above 45oF). Starting the system with low ambient temperature conditions is more difficult; do not leave until the space is brought up to operating temperatures. You may now apply power to the unit. A 4 minute 35 second delay on power up is programmed into the heat pump before the compressor will operate. During this time you can verify airflow with the following procedure: Place the thermostat in the “FAN ON” position. The blower should start in low speed. Check airflow at the registers to make sure that they are open and that air is being distributed throughout the house. When airflow has been checked, move the thermostat to the “FAN AUTO” position. The blower should stop. The following steps will assure that your system is heating and cooling properly. After the initial time-out period, the red indicator light on the internal controller will shut off. The heat pump is now ready for operation. With the thermostat in the “HEAT” mode, turn the thermostat up to its highest temperature setting. The compressor should start, with the blower starting a few seconds later. The thermostat may cause its own compressor delay at this time (shown by “Wait” on the thermostat) but the compressor will start after all delays. After running the unit for five minutes, check the airside return and supply temperatures. An air temperature rise of 20oF to 30oF is normal in the heating mode, but variations in water temperature and water flow rate can cause variations outside the normal range. Use a single pressure gauge to check the fluid pressure drop through the heat exchangers to ensure proper flow for the system. Turn the thermostat to the “OFF” mode. The compressor will shut down in a few seconds, with the blower stopping shortly after. Next, set the thermostat to “COOL” and turn down to its lowest setting. The compressor will start after an anti-short cycle period of 70 to 130 seconds from its last shutdown, and the blower will start a few seconds later. The anti-short cycle period is indicated by the red light (labeled ASC) on the controller. After the unit has run in cooling for five minutes, check the airside return and supply temperatures. An air temperature drop of 15oF to 20oF is normal in the cooling mode but airflow and humidity can affect temperature drop. Use a single pressure gauge to check the fluid pressure drop through the heat 12 exchangers to ensure proper flow for the system. Set the thermostat for normal operation. Instruct the owner on correct operation of the entire heat pump system. The unit is now operational. XI. SERVICE Properly installed, the ECONAR Vara 2 Plus heat pump requires only minor maintenance such as periodic cleaning of the air coil, air filter, and the ground water heat exchanger on a Ground Water system. Setting up regular service checkups with your Enertech dealer should be considered. Any major problems with the heat pump system operation will be indicated on the lockout lights. CAUTION – During evacuation of refrigerant of a system not having antifreeze protection of a water-side heat exchanger, water in the unprotected heat exchanger must be removed or continuously flowing to avoid a potential heat exchanger failure caused by freeze rupture. CAUTION – Service on systems using R410A refrigerant requires special consideration (Refer to ECONAR Instruction 10-2016 for more detail.). Always install a new filter/dryer after replacing a refrigeration component (compressor, etc.) and evacuate down to 150 microns. A. Air Filter The Vara 2 Plus heat pump includes an electrostatic air filter. This filter can be cleaned and reused after it becomes dirty. This filter should normally be cleaned once a month during normal usage. During extreme usage or if system performance has decreased, the filter should be cleaned more often. A dirty filter will increase static pressure to the system. This increase in static pressure will cause the variable speed blower to increase its speed in order to maintain airflow levels. This increase in speed will consume more power than normal, reducing the efficiency of the system. In extreme cases, the blower will not be able produce the correct amount of airflow. In the heating mode, reduced airflow may increase the cost of operation and, in extreme cases, cause system lockout due to high refrigerant pressures. In the cooling mode, reduced airflow may reduce cooling capacity and, in extreme cases, ice the air coil over causing system shutdown due to low refrigerant pressures. This washable electrostatic air filter can be cleaned by spraying water through the filter in the opposite direction of the indicated airflow. This can be done outside or in a garage with a garden hose, or in a large sink. Soap may also be used to provide extra cleaning. Light dirt may be vacuumed off. If a different filter is used in place of the factory-supplied filter, it should also be cleaned or changed in a timely manner. Be careful in selecting optional filters so that excessive external resistance to airflow is not induced. B. Lockout Lights The heat pump controller and room thermostat will display a system lockout. If lockout occurs, follow the procedure below: 1. Determine and record which indicator lights on the Controller are illuminated. (Refer to Section XIV for more information on possible causes of Lockout Conditions.) 2. Check for a clean air filter and correct water supply from the ground loop or ground water system. 3. Reset the system by disconnecting power at the circuit breaker for one minute, and then reapplying power. 4. If shutdown reoccurs, call your Enertech dealer. Do not continuously reset the lockout condition or damage may occur. Note – Improper fluid flow, airflow, or incorrect antifreeze levels are the cause of almost all lockouts. C. Preseason Inspection Before each season, the air coil, drain pan, and condensate drain should be inspected and cleaned as follows: Turn off the circuit breakers. Remove the access panels. Clean the air coil by vacuuming it with a soft-brush attachment. Remove any foreign matter from the drain pan. Flush the pan and drain tube with clear water. Replace the access panels and return power to the unit. XII. ROOM THERMOSTAT OPERATION Installations may include a wide variation of available electronic room thermostats, and most of them require to be configured by the Installer (according to the Installation Guide included with the thermostat) and checked out after being installed. Important – At a minimum: 1. Ensure the thermostat is set up for the “System Type” it is installed on. 2. Ensure the thermostat is configured for “Manual Heat/Cool Changeover.” 3. Change other Installer Settings only if necessary. 4. Remember to press “Done” to save the settings and to exit “Installer Setup.” 5. Run the system through all modes of operation in the thermostat instructions to ensure correct operation. If you have additional questions about your thermostat, please refer to the installation manual that was sent with the thermostat. XVI. DESUPERHEATER (OPTIONAL) A Vara 2 Plus heat pump equipped with a desuperheater can provide supplemental heating of a home’s domestic hot water. This is done by stripping heat from the superheated gas leaving the compressor and transferring it to a hot water tank. A desuperheater pump, manufactured into the unit, circulates water from the domestic hot water tank, heats it using a double walled water-to-refrigerant heat exchanger, and returns it to the tank. The desuperheater only provides supplemental heating when the compressor is already running to heat or cool the conditioned space. Because the desuperheater is using some energy from the heat pump to heat water, the heat pump’s capacity in the winter is about 10% less than a unit without a desuperheater. During extremely cold weather, or if the heat pump cannot keep up with heating the space, the desuperheater fuse may be removed to get full heating capacity out of the unit. WARNING – Do not remove the desuperheater’s high temperature cutout switch, or tank temperatures could become dangerously high. The desuperheater's high temperature cutout switch is located on the return line from the water heater and is wired in series with the desuperheater pump to disable it from circulating at entering water temperature above 140oF. If the tank temperatures become uncomfortably hot, move this switch to the leaving water line, which will reduce the tank maximum temperatures 10oF to 15oF. CAUTION – Running the desuperheater pump without water flow will damage the pump. A fuse is attached to the fuseholder and must be inserted in the fuseholder after the desuperheater is operational. Important – Do not insert the fuse until water flow is available, or the pump may be damaged. Remove the fuse to disable the pump if the desuperheater isn’t in operation. All air must be purged from the desuperheater plumbing before the pump is engaged. To purge small amounts of air from the lines, loosen the desuperheater pump from its housing by turning the brass collar. Let water drip out of the housing until flow is established, and re-tighten the brass collar. Using 1/2-inch copper tubing from the tank to the desuperheater inlet is recommended to keep water velocities high, avoiding air pockets at the pump inlet. An air vent in the inlet line can also help systems where air is a problem. If one is used (we recommend a Watts Regulator brand FV-4 or Spirovent) mount it near the desuperheater inlet roughly 2-1/2 inches above the horizontal pipe. Shutoff valves allow access to the desuperheater plumbing without draining the hot water 13 tank. Keep valves open when the pump is running. Desuperheater maintenance includes periodically opening the drain on the hot water tank to remove deposits. If hard water, scale, or buildup causes regular problems in hot water tanks in your area, it may result in a loss of desuperheater effectiveness. This may require periodic cleaning with Iron Out or similar products. CAUTION – Insulated copper tubing must be used to run from the hot water tank to the desuperheater connections on the side of the unit. The built-in desuperheater pump can provide the proper flow to the desuperheater if the total equivalent length of straight pipe and connections is kept to a maximum of 90 feet of ½-inch type L copper tubing (or a combination of approximately 60 feet with typical elbows and fittings). This tubing can be connected to the water tank in two ways: 14 METHOD 1 Using a desuperheater tee installed in the drain at the bottom of the water heater (See Figure 6). This is the preferred method for ease of installation, comfort and efficiency. The tee eliminates the need to tap into the domestic hot water lines and eliminates household water supply temperature variations that could occur from connecting to the hot water pipes. Poor water quality may restrict the effectiveness of using the desuperheater tee by plugging the entrance with scale or buildup from the bottom of the tank, restricting water flow. METHOD 2 Taking water from the bottom drain and returning it to the cold water supply line (See Figure 7). This method maintains the same comfort and efficiency levels but increases installation time and costs. Important – This method requires a check valve in the return line to the cold water supply to prevent water from flowing backwards through the desuperheater when the tank is filling. Water passing through the pump backwards damages the rotor’s bearing, which reduces pump life and causes noise problems in the pump. Note – A spring-type check valve with a pressure-drop rating of 1/2 psig or less is recommended. XIV. Performance Ratings Ground Loop AHRI/ISO 13256-1 MODELS EV 380/381 EV 480/481 EV 580/581 1st Stage CFM 910 GPM 9 2nd Stage 1,180 9 EV 580/581 30,500 38,000 3.5 HEATING 41oF EWT BTU/hr COP 23,300 3.9 COOLING 68oF EWT BTU/hr EER 28,900 22.0 14.4 -- -- -- -23.9 1st Stage 1,295 12 -- -- -- -- 31,500 3.9 40,000 1,680 12 39,800 3.4 49,000 15.8 -- -- -- -- 1st Stage 1,400 15 -- -- -- -- 37,500 3.8 49,000 22.5 2nd Stage 1,800 15 48,600 3.4 60,000 15.5 -- -- -- -- Ground Water EV 480/481 COOLING 77oF EWT BTU/hr EER --- 2nd Stage AHRI/ISO 13256-1 MODELS EV 380/381 HEATING 32oF EWT BTU/hr COP --- 1st Stage CFM 900 GPM 9 HEATING 50oF EWT BTU/hr COP --- COOLING 59oF EWT BTU/hr EER --- HEATING 50oF EWT BTU/hr COP 27,000 4.4 COOLING 59oF EWT BTU/hr EER 32,000 27.0 2nd Stage 1150 9 38,000 4.1 43,000 20.9 -- -- -- -- 1st Stage 1,295 12 -- -- -- -- 35,000 4.2 41,000 27.0 2nd Stage 1,680 12 50,000 4.0 53,000 19.0 -- -- -- -- 1st Stage 1,400 15 -- -- -- -- 44,000 4.2 51,000 26.9 2nd Stage 1,800 15 62,000 3.9 64,000 19.4 -- -- -- -- Configuration Options Model Suffix Description Standard, No Desuperheater Exxx0-x-Vxxx Desuperheater Exxx1-x-Vxxx Standard, 208/230-1, 60 Hz Exxxx-1-Vxxx 208/230-3, 60Hz Exxxx-2-Vxxx Standard, Vertical Left Side Air Return EVxxx-x-VOxx Right Side Return EVxxx-x-VRxx Bottom Discharge (right return) EVxxx-x-VBCx Standard Earth Loop Coil Exxxx-x-VxxO Cupro-Nickel Well Water Coil Exxxx-x-VxxN Note: All Vara 2 Plus units are 208/230 VAC, Single Phase, 60 Hz 38 * 48 * 58 * 1 * 1 * 1 * 1 Brazed Plate Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Standard Special Order 15 XV. Performance Data EV 380/381 Loop EWT 15 20 25 30 35 45 50 60 70 Loop EWT 40 50 60 70 75 80 85 90 95 Loop GPM 8 9 10 8 9 10 8 9 10 8 9 10 8 9 10 5 6 9 5 6 9 5 6 9 5 6 9 Loop GPM 5 6 9 5 6 9 5 6 9 5 6 9 8 9 10 8 9 10 8 9 10 8 9 10 8 9 10 dP ft 5.8 7.2 8.8 5.8 7.2 8.8 5.8 7.2 8.8 5.8 7.2 8.8 5.8 7.2 8.8 2.8 3.7 7.2 2.8 3.7 7.2 2.8 3.7 7.2 2.8 3.7 7.2 dP ft 2.8 3.7 7.2 2.8 3.7 7.2 2.8 3.7 7.2 2.8 3.7 7.2 5.8 7.2 8.8 5.8 7.2 8.8 5.8 7.2 8.8 5.8 7.2 8.8 5.8 7.2 8.8 dP psi 2.5 3.1 3.8 2.5 3.1 3.8 2.5 3.1 3.8 2.5 3.1 3.8 2.5 3.1 3.8 1.2 1.6 3.1 1.2 1.6 3.1 1.2 1.6 3.1 1.2 1.6 3.1 dP psi 1.2 1.6 3.1 1.2 1.6 3.1 1.2 1.6 3.1 1.2 1.6 3.1 2.5 3.1 3.8 2.5 3.1 3.8 2.5 3.1 3.8 2.5 3.1 3.8 2.5 3.1 3.8 MBTU/hr 14.1 14.2 14.4 15.8 16.0 16.1 17.5 17.7 17.9 19.3 19.5 19.7 21.0 21.2 21.4 23.3 23.7 24.7 24.9 25.4 26.5 28.5 28.8 30.0 31.8 32.1 33.5 Heating @ 68oF EAT First Stage @ 900 cfm Suct Head KW COP Press Press 1.7 2.3 63-73 280-300 1.7 2.3 64-74 285-305 1.7 2.3 65-75 290-310 1.8 2.6 71-81 290-310 1.8 2.6 72-82 295-315 1.8 2.6 73-83 300-320 1.8 2.9 78-88 300-320 1.8 2.9 79-89 305-325 1.8 3.0 80-90 310-330 1.8 3.2 85-95 310-330 1.8 3.2 86-96 315-335 1.8 3.3 87-97 320-340 1.8 3.5 92-102 320-340 1.9 3.5 93-103 325-345 1.9 3.6 94-104 330-350 1.9 4.0 107-117 335-355 1.9 4.1 108-118 340-360 1.9 4.2 110-120 350-370 1.9 4.4 102-112 320-340 1.9 4.5 103-113 325-345 1.9 4.6 105-115 330-350 1.9 4.9 115-125 335-355 2.0 5.0 116-126 340-360 2.0 5.1 118-128 345-365 2.0 5.5 129-139 355-375 2.0 5.6 130-140 360-380 2.1 5.7 132-142 365-385 MBTU/hr 35.1 35.4 35.7 33.6 33.9 34.2 32.1 32.4 32.7 30.6 30.9 31.2 30.2 30.5 30.8 29.4 29.7 30.0 28.7 29.0 29.3 28.0 28.2 28.5 27.2 27.5 27.8 COOLING @ 80oF DB/67oF WB First Stage @ 900 cfm Suct Head KW EER Press Press 0.8 34.8 134-144 185-205 0.8 36.3 134-144 180-200 0.8 38.1 134-144 175-195 1.0 31.2 134-144 205-225 0.9 32.5 134-144 200-220 0.9 34.1 134-144 195-215 1.1 27.5 134-144 225-245 1.1 28.7 134-144 220-240 1.1 30.1 134-144 215-235 1.3 23.9 134-144 255-275 1.3 24.9 134-144 250-270 1.3 26.1 134-144 245-265 1.4 23.6 134-144 260-280 1.3 24.1 134-144 255-275 1.3 24.6 134-144 250-270 1.4 21.6 134-144 275-295 1.4 22.1 134-144 270-290 1.4 22.5 134-144 265-285 1.5 19.7 134-144 285-305 1.5 20.1 134-144 280-300 1.5 20.5 134-144 275-295 1.6 17.7 134-144 295-315 1.6 18.1 134-144 290-310 1.6 18.5 134-144 285-305 1.7 15.8 134-144 305-325 1.7 16.1 134-144 300-320 1.7 16.4 134-144 295-315 Note: dP pressure drops apply to standard coils, and cupro-nickel ground water coils have higher pressure drops 16 MBTU/hr 23.4 23.6 23.8 25.5 25.8 26.0 27.6 27.9 28.2 29.8 30.1 30.4 31.9 32.2 32.5 35.1 35.8 36.5 37.2 37.9 38.7 41.7 42.1 43.0 45.9 46.4 47.3 Second Stage @ 1180 cfm Suct KW COP Press 2.5 3.0 57-67 2.6 3.0 58-68 2.6 3.1 59-69 2.6 3.1 64-74 2.6 3.2 65-75 2.6 3.2 66-76 2.7 3.3 71-81 2.7 3.3 72-82 2.7 3.4 73-83 2.7 3.5 77-87 2.7 3.5 78-88 2.8 3.5 79-89 2.8 3.6 84-94 2.8 3.6 85-95 2.8 3.7 86-96 2.9 3.8 95-105 2.9 3.9 96-106 2.9 4.0 98-108 2.7 4.0 102-112 2.7 4.1 103-113 3.0 4.1 105-115 3.1 4.3 115-125 3.1 4.4 116-126 3.1 4.4 118-128 3.2 4.6 129-139 3.2 4.7 130-140 3.2 4.7 132-142 Head Press 280-300 285-305 290-310 290-310 295-315 300-320 300-320 305-325 310-330 310-330 315-335 320-340 320-340 325-345 330-350 335-355 340-360 345-365 345-365 350-370 355-375 365-385 370-390 375-395 385-405 390-410 395-415 MBTU/hr 44.4 44.8 46.6 43.0 43.4 45.1 41.5 41.9 43.6 40.1 40.5 42.1 40.9 41.4 41.8 40.2 40.6 41.0 39.5 39.9 40.3 38.7 39.1 39.5 38.0 38.4 38.7 Second Stage @ 1180 cfm Suct KW EER Press 1.7 25.2 125-135 1.7 26.3 125-135 1.6 27.6 126-136 1.9 22.1 126-136 1.9 23.0 126-136 1.9 24.2 127-137 2.2 19.0 129-139 2.1 19.8 129-139 2.1 20.8 128-138 2.4 15.9 128-138 2.4 16.5 128-138 2.3 17.4 127-137 2.5 15.4 130-140 2.4 15.7 130-140 2.4 16.0 130-140 2.6 13.7 130-140 2.6 14.0 130-140 2.5 14.2 130-140 2.7 12.0 131-141 2.7 12.3 131-141 2.6 12.5 131-141 2.8 10.4 131-141 2.8 10.6 131-141 2.8 10.8 131-141 2.9 8.7 132-142 2.9 8.9 132-142 2.9 9.0 132-142 Head Press 165-185 160-180 150-170 205-225 200-220 190-210 250-270 245-265 235-255 290-310 285-305 275-295 295-315 295-315 290-310 315-335 315-335 310-330 340-360 340-360 335-355 360-380 360-380 355-375 380-400 380-400 375-395 EV 480/481 Loop EWT 15 20 25 30 35 45 50 60 70 Loop EWT 40 50 60 70 75 80 85 90 95 Loop GPM 11 12 13 11 12 13 11 12 13 11 12 13 11 12 13 6 7 12 6 7 12 6 7 12 6 7 12 Loop GPM 6 7 12 6 7 12 6 7 12 6 7 12 11 12 13 11 12 13 11 12 13 11 12 13 11 12 13 dP ft 10.6 12.2 14.1 10.6 12.2 14.1 10.6 12.2 14.1 10.6 12.2 14.1 10.6 12.2 14.1 3.7 4.6 12.2 3.7 4.6 12.2 3.7 4.6 12.2 3.7 4.6 12.2 dP ft 3.7 4.6 12.2 3.7 4.6 12.2 3.7 4.6 12.2 3.7 4.6 12.2 10.6 12.2 14.1 10.6 12.2 14.1 10.6 12.2 14.1 10.6 12.2 14.1 10.6 12.2 14.1 dP psi 4.6 5.3 6.1 4.6 5.3 6.1 4.6 5.3 6.1 4.6 5.3 6.1 4.6 5.3 6.1 1.6 2 5.3 1.6 2 5.3 1.6 2 5.3 1.6 2 5.3 dP psi 1.6 2 5.3 1.6 2 5.3 1.6 2 5.3 1.6 2 5.3 4.6 5.3 6.1 4.6 5.3 6.1 4.6 5.3 6.1 4.6 5.3 6.1 4.6 5.3 6.1 MBTU/hr 20.0 20.2 20.4 22.2 22.4 22.6 24.3 24.6 24.8 26.5 26.7 27.0 28.6 28.9 29.2 31.3 31.6 33.2 33.3 33.6 35.4 37.4 37.7 39.7 41.4 41.9 44.1 Heating @ 68oF EAT First Stage @ 1295 cfm Suct Head KW COP Press Press 2.3 2.9 54-64 270-290 2.3 2.9 55-65 275-295 2.3 2.9 56-66 280-300 2.4 3.1 62-72 275-295 2.4 3.1 63-73 280-300 2.4 3.1 64-74 285-305 2.4 3.2 70-80 285-305 2.4 3.3 71-81 290-310 2.4 3.3 72-82 295-315 2.4 3.4 79-89 290-310 2.5 3.5 80-90 295-315 2.5 3.5 81-91 300-320 2.5 3.6 87-97 295-315 2.5 3.7 88-98 300-320 2.5 3.7 89-99 305-325 2.5 3.9 98-108 300-320 2.6 3.9 99-109 305-325 2.6 4.1 105-115 315-335 2.6 4.1 106-116 305-325 2.6 4.1 107-117 310-330 2.7 4.3 113-123 320-340 2.7 4.5 123-133 320-340 2.7 4.5 124-134 325-345 2.7 4.6 130-140 335-355 2.7 4.8 139-149 335-355 2.8 4.9 140-150 340-360 2.8 5.0 146-156 350-370 MBTU/hr 41.5 42.0 42.8 40.6 41.0 41.9 39.7 40.1 40.9 38.8 39.2 40.0 39.1 39.5 39.9 38.7 39.1 39.4 38.2 38.6 39.0 37.7 38.1 38.5 37.3 37.6 38.0 COOLING @ 80oF DB/67oF WB First Stage @ 1295 cfm Suct Head KW EER Press Press 1.3 30.4 134-144 155-175 1.2 31.1 133-143 150-170 1.2 33.8 129-139 120-140 1.5 27.3 135-145 190-210 1.4 27.8 134-144 185-205 1.3 30.3 130-140 155-175 1.7 24.1 136-146 225-245 1.6 24.6 135-145 220-240 1.5 26.8 131-141 190-210 1.9 21.0 136-146 255-275 1.8 21.4 135-145 250-270 1.7 23.3 131-142 220-240 1.8 21.1 133-143 245-265 1.8 21.5 132-142 240-260 1.8 21.9 131-141 235-255 1.9 19.4 134-144 260-280 1.9 19.8 133-143 255-275 1.9 20.2 132-142 250-270 2.0 17.6 135-145 275-295 2.0 18.0 134-144 270-290 2.0 18.4 133-143 265-285 2.1 15.9 135-145 295-315 2.1 16.3 134-144 290-310 2.1 16.6 133-143 285-305 2.2 14.2 136-146 310-330 2.2 14.5 135-145 305-325 2.1 14.8 134-144 300-320 MBTU/hr 29.3 29.6 29.9 32.2 32.6 32.9 35.2 35.6 35.9 38.2 38.6 38.9 41.1 41.6 42.0 44.7 45.2 47.6 47.6 48.0 50.6 53.2 53.7 56.6 58.8 59.4 62.6 Second Stage @ 1680 cfm Suct KW COP Press 3.3 2.9 53-63 3.3 2.9 54-64 3.3 3.0 55-65 3.4 3.1 60-70 3.4 3.1 61-71 3.4 3.1 62-72 3.5 3.2 68-78 3.5 3.3 69-79 3.5 3.3 70-80 3.6 3.4 75-85 3.6 3.4 76-86 3.6 3.4 77-87 3.7 3.5 83-93 3.7 3.6 84-94 3.7 3.6 85-95 3.8 3.7 91-101 3.8 3.8 92-102 3.9 3.9 99-109 3.9 3.9 98-108 3.9 3.9 99-109 4.0 4.0 106-116 4.1 4.2 113-123 4.1 4.2 114-124 4.2 4.3 121-131 4.2 4.5 128-138 4.3 4.5 129-139 4.4 4.7 136-146 Head Press 265-286 270-290 275-295 275-295 280-300 285-305 285-305 290-310 295-315 300-320 305-325 310-330 310-330 315-335 320-340 300-320 305-325 340-360 310-330 315-335 350-370 335-355 340-360 375-395 355-375 360-380 395-415 MBTU/hr 57.4 58.0 59.2 55.0 55.6 56.7 52.6 53.1 54.2 50.2 50.7 51.7 50.0 50.5 51.0 48.7 49.2 49.7 47.5 48.0 48.4 46.2 46.7 47.2 45.0 45.5 45.9 Second Stage @ 1680 cfm Suct KW EER Press 2.2 23.6 123-133 2.2 24.0 122-132 2.1 26.1 117-127 2.6 21.0 125-135 2.5 21.4 124-134 2.4 23.3 119-129 2.9 18.5 127-137 2.8 18.9 126-136 2.6 20.5 121-131 3.2 15.9 129-139 3.1 16.3 128-138 2.9 17.7 123-133 3.1 16.0 126-136 3.1 16.3 125-135 3.1 16.6 124-134 3.3 14.6 127-137 3.2 14.9 126-136 3.2 15.2 125-135 3.4 13.2 128-138 3.4 13.5 127-137 3.3 13.7 126-136 3.6 11.8 129-139 3.5 12.1 128-138 3.5 12.3 127-137 3.7 10.4 130-140 3.7 10.6 129-139 3.6 10.9 128-138 Head Press 175-195 170-190 130-150 210-230 205-225 165-185 245-265 240-260 200-220 285-305 280-300 240-260 260-280 255-275 250-270 280-300 275-295 270-290 295-315 290-310 285-305 315-335 310-330 305-325 335-355 330-350 325-345 Note: dP pressure drops apply to standard coils, and cupro-nickel ground water coils have higher pressure drops 17 EV 580/581 Loop EWT 15 20 25 30 35 45 50 60 70 Loop EWT 40 50 60 70 75 80 85 90 95 Loop GPM 14 15 16 14 15 16 14 15 16 14 15 16 14 15 16 9 10 15 9 10 15 9 10 15 9 10 15 Loop GPM 9 10 15 9 10 15 9 10 15 9 10 15 14 15 16 14 15 16 14 15 16 14 15 16 14 15 16 dP ft 9.9 11.3 12.9 9.9 11.3 12.9 9.9 11.3 12.9 9.9 11.3 12.9 9.9 11.3 12.9 5.8 6.9 11.3 5.8 6.9 11.3 5.8 6.9 11.3 5.8 6.9 11.3 dP ft 5.8 6.9 11.3 5.8 6.9 11.3 5.8 6.9 11.3 5.8 6.9 11.3 9.9 11.3 12.9 9.9 11.3 12.9 9.9 11.3 12.9 9.9 11.3 12.9 9.9 11.3 12.9 dP psi 4.3 4.9 5.6 4.3 4.9 5.6 4.3 4.9 5.6 4.3 4.9 5.6 4.3 4.9 5.6 2.5 3 4.9 2.5 3 4.9 2.5 3 4.9 2.5 3 4.9 dP psi 2.5 3 4.9 2.5 3 4.9 2.5 3 4.9 2.5 3 4.9 4.3 4.9 5.6 4.3 4.9 5.6 4.3 4.9 5.6 4.3 4.9 5.6 4.3 4.9 5.6 MBTU/hr 24.2 24.5 24.7 26.7 27.0 27.3 29.2 29.5 29.8 31.7 32.0 32.3 34.1 34.5 34.8 37.5 37.9 39.5 39.9 40.3 42.0 44.7 45.1 47.0 49.4 49.9 52.0 Heating @ 68oF EAT First Stage @ 1400 cfm Suct Head KW COP Press Press 2.5 3.0 46-56 255-275 2.5 3.0 47-57 260-280 2.5 3.1 48-58 265-285 2.6 3.1 56-66 260-280 2.6 3.2 57-67 265-285 2.6 3.2 58-68 270-290 2.7 3.3 66-76 270-290 2.8 3.3 67-77 275-295 2.8 3.4 68-78 280-300 2.8 3.4 75-85 280-300 2.9 3.5 76-86 285-305 2.9 3.5 77-87 290-310 3.0 3.6 85-95 290-310 3.0 3.6 86-96 295-315 3.0 3.7 87-97 300-320 3.1 3.8 100-110 305-325 3.2 3.8 101-111 305-325 3.2 3.9 106-116 310-330 3.7 3.9 110-120 310-330 3.8 4.0 111-121 315-335 3.8 4.1 116-126 320-340 3.5 4.2 129-139 325-345 3.5 4.3 130-140 330-350 3.6 4.4 135-145 335-355 3.7 4.5 149-159 345-365 3.8 4.6 150-160 350-370 3.8 4.7 155-165 355-375 MBTU/hr 55.0 55.6 56.7 52.6 53.1 54.2 50.2 50.7 51.7 47.7 48.2 49.2 47.5 48.0 48.4 46.2 46.7 47.2 45.0 45.5 45.9 43.8 44.2 44.7 42.5 43.0 43.4 COOLING @ 80oF DB/67oF WB First Stage @ 1400 cfm Suct Head KW EER Press Press 1.5 31.6 131-141 145-165 1.5 32.2 130-140 140-160 1.4 34.6 129-139 130-150 1.8 27.9 132-142 180-200 1.8 28.5 131-141 175-195 1.7 30.6 130-140 165-185 2.1 24.3 133-143 215-235 2.0 24.8 132-142 210-230 1.9 26.6 131-141 200-220 2.3 20.6 134-144 245-265 2.3 21.0 133-143 240-260 2.2 22.6 132-142 230-250 2.3 20.2 134-144 255-275 2.3 20.6 133-143 250-270 2.3 21.0 132-142 245-265 2.5 18.3 134-144 270-290 2.4 18.6 133-143 265-285 2.4 19.0 132-142 260-280 2.6 16.3 135-145 285-305 2.6 16.6 134-144 280-300 2.5 17.0 133-143 275-295 2.7 14.3 135-145 305-325 2.7 14.6 134-144 300-320 2.7 14.9 133-143 295-315 2.9 12.4 136-146 320-340 2.8 12.6 135-145 315-335 2.8 12.9 134-144 310-330 Note: dP pressure drops apply to standard coils. Cupro-nickel ground water coils have higher pressure drops. 18 MBTU/hr 37.2 37.6 37.9 40.4 40.8 41.2 43.6 44.1 44.5 46.8 47.3 47.8 50.1 50.6 51.1 54.2 54.8 57.1 57.3 57.9 60.3 63.5 64.1 66.8 69.7 70.4 73.3 Second Stage @ 1800 cfm Suct KW COP Press 4.1 2.9 47-57 4.1 2.9 48-58 4.1 3.0 49-59 4.2 3.0 66-76 4.3 3.1 67-77 4.3 3.1 68-78 4.4 3.2 64-74 4.4 3.2 65-75 4.4 3.2 66-76 4.5 3.3 73-83 4.5 3.3 74-84 4.5 3.3 75-85 4.6 3.4 81-91 4.7 3.4 82-92 4.7 3.5 83-93 4.8 3.6 91-101 4.8 3.6 92-102 4.9 3.7 99-109 4.9 3.7 100-110 5.0 3.7 101-111 5.1 3.8 108-118 5.2 3.9 117-127 5.2 4.0 118-128 5.4 4.1 125-135 5.5 4.2 134-144 5.5 4.2 135-145 5.6 4.3 142-152 Head Press 265-285 270-290 275-295 275-295 280-300 285-305 285-305 290-310 295-315 300-320 305-325 310-330 310-330 315-335 320-340 325-345 330-350 340-360 335-355 340-360 350-370 360-380 365-385 375-395 380-400 385-405 395-415 MBTU/hr 66.7 67.4 68.7 64.5 65.2 66.5 62.4 63.0 64.3 60.2 60.8 62.1 60.3 60.9 61.5 59.2 59.8 60.4 58.1 58.7 59.3 57.0 57.6 58.2 55.9 56.5 57.0 Second Stage @ 1800 cfm Suct KW EER Press 2.9 20.9 119-129 2.9 21.4 118-128 2.7 23.0 115-125 3.2 19.2 122-132 3.2 19.6 121-131 3.1 21.1 118-128 3.6 17.5 124-134 3.5 17.8 123-133 3.4 19.2 120-130 3.9 15.8 127-137 3.9 16.1 126-136 3.7 17.3 123-133 3.9 16.0 125-135 3.8 16.3 124-134 3.8 16.7 123-133 4.0 15.1 127-137 4.0 15.4 126-136 3.9 15.7 125-135 4.2 14.1 128-138 4.1 14.4 127-137 4.1 14.7 126-136 4.3 13.2 130-140 4.3 13.5 129-139 4.3 13.8 128-138 4.5 12.3 131-141 4.5 12.5 130-140 4.4 12.8 129-139 Head Press 160-180 155-175 140-160 195-215 190-210 175-195 230-250 225-245 210-230 265-285 260-280 245-265 270-290 265-285 260-280 285-305 280-300 275-295 305-325 300-320 295-315 325-345 320-340 315-335 340-360 335-355 330-350 XVI. Fan Performance Data UNIT SIZE EV 380/381 EV 480/481 EV 580/581 Low (G) 520 740 800 Medium (Y) 910 1295 1400 Medium-High (Y2) 1180 1680 1800 High (W2, E) 1300 1800 1900 Physical Data Vara 2 Plus 48 58 Compliant Scroll Thermostatic High Density 4 4 5 10x8 Variable Speed ECM 3/4 1.0 1/150 HP 55 340 350 365 38 Compressor Expansion Device Air Coil Type No. of Air Coil Rows Fan Wheel (dia. x width) Fan Motor Type Fan Motor (HP) Desuperheater Pump Transformer (VA) Weight (lbs) XVII. Dimensions – EV Vertical Top Discharge Models A B C E F Access Panels 3.0" 0.88" Dia. Knockouts G H In from Ground Loop Condensate Drain Out to Ground Loop 0.88" Dia. Knockout Out to Water Heater In from Water Heater Desuperheater W D Model Vara 38-48 Vxxx Vara 58-68 Vxxx Top-Discharge Dimensions H W D Blower Opening A B Water Inlets Outlets Cond. Drain Filter Size* (Inches) C Other Dimensions E F G I 53.1 27.0 31.1 12.00 10.25 1.0 FPT 1.0 FPT 1.0 FPT 21-5/8 x 29 (top load) 0.6 21.9 1.3 28.5 7.0 53.1 27.0 31.1 12.00 10.25 1.0 FPT 1.0 FPT 1.0 FPT 26-5/8 x 29 (top load) 0.6 26.9 1.3 28.5 7.0 *Note: Filter Rack extends 1-1/4” outward from the cabinet. 19 XVIII. Electrical Data (all HCAR-type circuit breaker per NEC) Model 380/381 480/481 580/581 Voltage Phase Frequency (Hz) 208/230-1, 60 208/230-3, 60 208/230-1, 60 208/230-3, 60 208/230-1, 60 208/230-3, 60 Compressor RLA LRA 16.7 82 11.2 58 21.2 96 13.5 88 25.6 118 17.6 123 Blower HP FLA 3/4 6.8 3/4 6.8 3/4 6.8 3/4 6.8 1 9.1 1 9.1 Without FlowCenter Total Min. Max FLA Amp. Fuse ---18.0 20.8 30 ---20.3 23.7 35 ---26.7 31.1 45 FlowCenter HP FLA 1/3 3.6 --1/3 3.6 --1/2 5.4 --- Total FLA 27.1 -31.6 -40.1 -- With FlowCenter Min. Max Fuse/ Amp. Ckt Brk* 31.3 45 --36.9 55 --46.6 70 --- Correction Factors EV Entering Air Temperature ENTERING AIR TEMP 60oF DB 65oF DB 70oF DB o 75 F DB/63oF WB 80oF DB/67oF WB 85oF DB/71oF WB HEATING BTU/hr KW 1.04 0.96 1.02 0.98 1.00 1.00 0.97 1.03 0.93 1.07 --- COOLING BTU/hr KW --0.70 0.73 0.79 0.83 0.90 0.92 1.00 1.00 1.05 1.04 Ground Side Flow Rates NOMINAL GPM 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 80% 90% 100% 110% 120% 130% 140% 150% 20 HEATING BTU/hr KW 0.90 0.97 0.91 0.97 0.92 0.98 0.93 0.98 0.94 0.98 0.96 0.99 0.98 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.02 1.00 1.04 1.00 1.06 1.01 1.07 1.01 1.08 1.02 COOLING BTU/hr KW 0.97 1.05 0.97 1.05 0.98 1.04 0.98 1.04 0.98 1.03 0.99 1.02 0.99 1.01 1.00 1.00 1.01 0.99 1.02 0.98 1.02 0.98 1.03 0.97 1.03 0.96 EV Airflow NOMINAL CFM 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% HEATING BTU/hr KW 0.92 1.04 0.95 1.03 0.97 1.02 0.99 1.01 1.00 1.00 1.01 0.99 1.02 0.98 COOLING BTU/hr KW 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.99 0.99 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.01 1.02 1.02 XIX. Water Coil Pressure Drop Ratings (Pure Water)* Flow GPM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 EV17 EH17 EV27 EH27 EV37 EH37 EV38 EH38 EV47 EH47 EV48 EH48 0.9 0.9 1.5 2.2 3.5 3.9 5.2 6.5 - 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.4 2.8 3.6 4.4 5.2 6.4 7.6 - 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.4 2.8 3.6 4.4 5.2 6.4 7.6 - 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.4 2.8 3.6 4.4 5.2 6.4 7.6 - 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.3 4.8 6.0 7.5 9.4 - 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.3 4.8 6.0 7.5 9.4 - EV57 EH57 EV58 EH58 EV67 EH67 EV68 EH68 GH87 GH110 3.8 4.6 5.3 6.1 7.0 9.0 10.2 - 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 4.9 5.6 6.3 7.0 - 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 4.9 5.6 6.3 7.0 - 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.3 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.5 1.7 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.3 dP PSIG 3.8 4.6 5.3 6.1 7.0 9.0 10.2 - *Note: dP Pressure Drops apply to standard coils, and cupro-nickel ground water coils have higher pressure drops. Note: Head Loss = Pressure Drop in PSI x 2.31. 21 Wiring Diagram, Vara 2 Plus [E/G(V,H)xxx-x-Vxxx] 9GRN 6GRN/BLU Heat Pump Thermostat Y2 E R G O Y Aux L C Optional Slide-In Heater 1 2 3 4 5 DC Blower Motor 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 X W2 E 3GRN 2RED 12WHT/ BLU 8BLK Equipment Ground R A B C D A B C D A B C D W2 E 1BLK 2GRN/ RED 10WHT DO 4RED 7YEL Wht 5WHT/BLU Brn Wht TSL 3WHT/RED 2GRN/RED Wht Blu 1ORG Blu Y2 LOW Y E W2 HIGH MED + 1-Phase Power - Adjust E R G O Y W2 L X 24V Transf PWR SP J1 Red X Blu WHT 208V Yel F1 J2 R BLK J3 11BLU X ASC RED R Blu X SA Controller RC O X X Blu PA LP/ FP DT M1 G Blu Yel M1 HP BLK 10VA Maximum External Connected Load (24Vac) Blu Blu Blk Org VB 3 1 2 F2 HP LP / FP VR COMPRESSOR Desuperheater Pump (Optional) To PumpPAK (Optional) Wht S C HL Blu Blk Vara 2+ Heat Pump Electrical Diagram 80-0040,K ECO 2011-134 R Blk Blu FREEZE STAT (Optional) BLU RED Blk Factory Low Voltage Factory Line Voltage Field Line Voltage Field Low Voltage Three Phase M1 B R U D L 2 B K L 1 L3 COMPRESSOR DO DT F1 F2 FP HL HP Dry Contact Output Discharge Thermostat Fuse, Transformer Fuse, Desuperheater Freeze Protection High-Temp Limit High-Press Switch LP M1 PA RC SA Low-Press Switch Contactor Plug, Accessory Run Capacitor Start Assist (Some Single Ph Models) SP Spare Fuse VR Valve, Reversing VB Compressor Bypass Valve (engergize for Y2) TSL Third Stage Latch J1 Remove for Hydronic J2 Ties W2 to E J3 Overflow Protection BLOWER SPEEDS A = 68 or 78 Series B = 58 Series C = 48 Series D = 38 Series + = Incr CFM 10% - = Decr CFM 10% BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL WIRES 1 – 11BLU (X) 2 – 10WHT (W2) 3 – 12WHT/BLU (X) 4 – 2GRN/RED (Md) 5 – 3WHT/RED (Lo) 6 – 7YEL (Y) 7 – 10ORG (+/-) 11 – 5WHT/BLU (Hi) 12 – 4RED (R) 13 – 8BLK (E) 14 – 6GRN/BLU (Y2) 15 – 9GRN (G) XXI. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR LOCKOUT CONDITIONS If the heat pump goes into lockout on a high or low pressure switch, the cause of the lockout can be narrowed down by knowing the operating mode and which pressure switch the unit locked out on. The following table will help track down the problem once this information is CONDITION AC power applied AC power applied AC power applied Run cycle complete LOW PRESSURE INDICATOR Heating or Cooling – before Y1 call INDICATOR LIGHTS PWR ASC LP HP COMMENTS Off Off Off Off Blown fuse or power removed. X X ASC indicator on for 4' 35" on power initialization. X Power applied - unit running or waiting for a call to run. X X ASC indicator ON for 70 to 130 seconds after compressor shutdown. X X Flash X X X -Check if Low Pressure switch is open. -Check electrical connections between Low Pressure switch and Controller. -Loss/lack of flow through ground-side heat exchanger. -Low fluid temperature operation in ground-side heat exchanger. -Freezing fluid in ground-side heat exchanger (lack of antifreeze). -Dirty (fouled) ground-side heat exchanger (on ground water systems). -Low ambient temperature at the heat pump. -Undercharged / overcharged refrigerant circuit. -Expansion valve / sensing bulb malfunction. -Excessive low return air temperature. -Freezing air coil (dirty air filter or air coil, undercharged refrigerant circuit) -Missing blower compartment access panel. -Loss-lack of airflow (dirty filter, closed vents, blower failure, restricted ductwork, etc.) -Low return air temperature. -Low ambient temperature at the heat pump. -Undercharged / overcharged refrigerant circuit. -Expansion valve / sensing bulb malfunction. -Excessively low fluid temperature in the ground side heat exchanger. Heating – during Y1 call X Cooling – during Y1 call HIGH PRESSURE INDICATOR Heating or Cooling – before Y1 call Cycle Blink On and Off every few min. X X X X X X X X Heating – during Y1 call Cooling – during Y1 call known. Note – A lockout condition is a result of the heat pump shutting itself off to protect itself, never bypass the lockout circuit. Serious damage can be caused by the system operating without lockout protection. -Check if High Pressure switch is open. -Check electrical connections between High Pressure switch and Controller. -Missing blower compartment access panel. -Loss/lack of airflow (dirty filter, closed vents, blower, restricted ductwork, etc.) -High return air temperatures. -Overcharged refrigerant circuit. -Expansion valve / sensing bulb malfunction. -Dirty (fouled) air coil. -Loss/lack of flow through the ground-side heat exchanger. -High fluid temperature in the ground-side heat exchanger. -Dirty (fouled) ground-side heat exchanger (on ground water systems). -Overcharged refrigerant circuit. -Expansion valve / sensing bulb malfunction. 23 XXII. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR UNIT OPERATION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Blown Fuse/Tripped Circuit Breaker Blown Fuse on Controller Broken or Loose Wires Voltage Supply Low Low Voltage Circuit Entire unit does not run Room Thermostat Interruptible Power Dirty Filter Thermostat Improperly Set Unit will not Defective Thermostat operate on Incorrect Wiring “heating” Blower Motor Defective Dirty Air Filter Evaporator Airflow (air coil) ices over in cooling mode Blower Speed Set too Low Low Air Temperature Room Thermostat Wiring Blown Fuse High or Low Pressure Controls Voltage Supply Low Blower motor runs but Low Voltage Circuit compressor does not, or compressor short cycles Compressor Overload Open Compressor Motor Grounded Compressor Windings Open Seized Compressor Room Thermostat Unit short cycles Wiring and Controls Compressor Overload Continued on next page. 24 CHECKS AND CORRECTIONS Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. (Check for correct size fuse or circuit breaker.) Replace fuse on controller. (Check for correct size fuse.) Replace or tighten the wires. If voltage is below minimum voltage on data plate, contact local power company. Check 24-volt transformer and fuse for burnout or voltage less than 18 volts. Set thermostat on “Cool” and lowest temperature setting, unit should run. Set thermostat on “Heat” and highest temperature setting, unit should run. If unit does not run in both cases, the room thermostat could be faulty or incorrectly wired. To prove faulty or miswired thermostat, disconnect thermostat wires at the unit and jumper between “R”, “Y1” and “G” terminals and unit should run. Replace thermostat with correct heat pump thermostat only. A substitute may not work properly. Check incoming supply voltage. Check filter. Clean or replace if found dirty. Is it below room temperature? Check the thermostat setting. Check thermostat operation. Replace if found defective. Check for broken, loose, or incorrect wires. Refer to Section XVI for blower motor troubleshooting. If it does not operate the compressor will go off on high head pressure. Check filter. Clean or replace if found dirty. Lack of adequate airflow or improper distribution of air. Check the motor speed and duct sizing. Check the filter, it should be inspected every month and changed if dirty. Check for closed registers. Remove or add resistance accordingly. Verify blower speed jumpers are in factory settings. Room temperatures below 65oF may ice over the evaporator. Check setting, calibration, and wiring. Check for loose or broken wires at compressor, capacitor, or contactor. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. (Check for correct size fuse or circuit breaker.) The unit could be off on the high or low-pressure cutout control. Check water GPM, air CFM and filter, ambient temperature and loss of refrigerant. If the unit still fails to run, check for faulty pressure controls individually. Replace if defective. If voltage is below minimum voltage specified on the data plate, contact local power company. Check voltage at compressor for possible open terminal. Check transformer and fuse for burn out or voltage less that 18 volts. With a voltmeter, check signal from thermostat at Y1 to X, M1 on controller to X, check for 24 volts across the compressor contactor. Replace component that does not energize. In all cases an “internal” compressor overload is used. If the compressor motor is too hot, the overload will not reset until the compressor cools down. Internal winding grounded to the compressor shell. Replace the compressor. If compressor burnout, replace inline filter drier. Check continuity of the compressor windings with an ohmmeter. If the windings are open, replace the compressor. Try an auxiliary capacitor in parallel with the run capacitor momentarily. If the compressor still does not start, replace it. Improperly located thermostat (e.g. near kitchen, inaccurately sensing the comfort level in living areas). Check anticipator setting. Should be 1.0 or 1.2. Loose wiring connections, or control contactor defective. Defective compressor overload, check and replace if necessary. If the compressor runs too hot, it may be due to an insufficient refrigerant charge. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Unit does not Reversing Valve does not Shift cool (Heats Only) Room Thermostat Reversing Valve does not Shift, the Valve is Stuck Insufficient cooling or heating Water CHECKS AND CORRECTIONS Defective solenoid valve will not energize. Replace solenoid coil. Ensure that it is properly configured according to their own instructions for the “System Type” they are installed on. The solenoid valve is de-energized due to miswiring at the unit or thermostat-correct wiring. Replace if valve is tight or frozen and will not move. Switch from heating to cooling a few times to loosen valve. Lack of sufficient pressure, temperature and/or quantity of water. Unit Undersized Water drips from unit Noisy Operation Recalculate heat gains or losses for space to be conditioned. If excessive, rectify by adding insulation, shading, etc. Loss of Conditioned Air by Leaks Check for leaks in ductwork or introduction of ambient air through doors/windows. Room Thermostat Improperly located thermostat (e.g. near kitchen, not sensing the comfort level in living areas). Check anticipator setting (Should be 1.0 or 1.2). Airflow Lack of adequate airflow or improper distribution of air. Check the motor speed and duct sizing. Check the filter, it should be inspected every month and cleaned if dirty. Remove or add resistance accordingly. Refrigerant Charge Low on refrigerant charge causing inefficient operation. Adjust only after checking CFM,GPM, and inlet/outlet temperatures. Compressor Check for defective compressor. If discharge pressure is too low and suction pressure is too high, compressor is not pumping properly. Replace compressor. Desuperheater The desuperheater circuit (in-line fuse) should be disconnected during cold weather to allow full heating load to the house. Reversing Valve Defective reversing valve creating bypass of refrigerant from discharge to suction side of compressor. When it is necessary to replace the reversing valve, wrap it with a wet cloth and direct the heat away. Excessive heat can damage the valve. Unit not Level Level vertical units. Condensate Drain Line Kinked or Clean condensate drain. Make sure external condensate drain is installed with adequate drop and Plugged pitch. Compressor Make sure the compressor is not in direct contact with the base or sides of the cabinet. Cold surroundings can cause liquid slugging, increase ambient temperature. Blower and Blower Motor Blower wheel hitting the casing, adjust for clearance and alignment. Bent blower, check and replace if damaged. Loose blower wheel on shaft, check and tighten. Contactor A “clattering” or “humming” noise in the contactor could be due to control voltage less than 18 volts. Check for low supply voltage, low transformer output, or transformer tap setting. If the contactor contacts are pitted or corroded or coil is defective, repair or replace. Rattles and Vibrations Check for loose screws, panels, or internal components. Tighten and secure. Copper piping could be hitting the metal surfaces. Carefully readjust by bending slightly. Check that hard plumbing is isolated from building structures. Water and Airborne Noises Undersized ductwork will cause high airflow velocities and noisy operation. Excessive water through the water-cooled heat exchanger will cause a squealing sound. Check the water flow, ensuring adequate flow for good operation but eliminating the noise. Cavitating Pumps Purge air from ground loop system. 25 XXIII. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR ECM BLOWER PROBLEM Motor rocks slightly when starting Motor won’t start •No movement Motor rocks, but won’t start CHECKS AND CORRECTIONS •This is normal start-up for ECM •Wait for completion of ramp-up at start •Check power at motor •Check low voltage (24 VAC R to X) at motor •Check low voltage connections (G, Y, W2, R, X) at motor •Check for unseated pins in connectors on motor harness •Test with a temporary jumper between R and G •Check motor for a tight shaft •Perform Moisture Check* •Check for loose or compliant motor mount •Make sure blower wheel is tight on shaft Motor starts, but runs erratically •Varies up and down or intermittent •Check line voltage for variation or “sag” •Check low voltage connections (G, Y, W2, R, X) at motor, unseated pins in motor harness connectors •Check out system controls, thermostat •Perform Moisture Check* ”Hunts” or “puffs” at high CFM (speed) •Does removing panel or filter reduce puffing? Reduce restriction Stays at low CFM despite call for higher speed •Check low voltage wires and connections •Verify fan is not in delay mode; wait until delay complete •”R” missing/not connected at motor Stays at high CFM •Verify fan is not in delay mode; wait until delay complete •”R” missing/not connected at motor •Power to the unit must be reset to enable the new settings •Verify fan is not in delay mode; wait until delay complete •”R” missing/not connected at motor Blower won’t change CFM after adjusting the speed control setting. Blower won’t shut off Excessive noise Air noise Noisy blower or cabinet •Current leakage from controls into G, Y, or W? •Determine if it’s air noise, cabinet, duct or motor noise •High static creating high blower speed? Does removing filter cause blower to slow down? Check filter Use low-pressure drop filter Check/correct duct restrictions •Check for loose blower housing, panels, etc. •High static creating high blower speed? Check for air whistling through seams in ducts, cabinets, or panels Check for cabinet/duct deformation *Moisture Check •Connectors are oriented as recommended by equipment manufacturer •Check for low airflow (too much latent capacity) •Check and plug leaks in return ducts, cabinet •Is condensate drain plugged? •Check for undercharged conditions **Comfort Check •Check proper airflow settings •Set low continuous-fan CFM •Low static pressure for low noise •Thermostat in good location? 26 XXIV. ADDITIONAL FIGURES Figure 3 – Electrical Diagram for ECONAR Intelligent Slide-In-Heater IN Out Pressure/Temperature (P/T) Ports PumpPAK To/From Closed Loop Figure 4 – Ground Loop Water Plumbing 27 From Bladder-Type Pressure Tank Shutoff Valves Boiler Drains Strainer IN Visual Flow Meter Solenoid Valve Pressure/Temperature (P/T) Ports Out Flow Control Valve Discharge Figure 5 – Ground Water Plumbing COLD HOT 1/2" or 3/4" Copper Pipe Air Vent 1/2" Copper Pipe Desuperheater Tee Shutoff Valves Drain (Hang Down) Figure 6 – Preferred Desuperheater Installation 28 COLD Check Valve HOT 1/2" or 3/4" Copper Pipe Air Vent Drain (Hang Down) 1/2" Copper Pipe Shutoff Valves Figure 7 – Alternate Desuperheater Installation 29 Greenville, IL & Mitchell, SD [email protected] www.gogogeo.com 90-1202 Rev B (2011-008) | 2012 Enertech Global, LLC. | All Rights Reserved