Inside the Tw o Stage Compressor
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Inside the Tw o Stage Compressor
Inside the Two Stage Compressor Engineering Specifications & Installation/Operating Instructions Two Stage Split System Compressor Unit EV 38 thru 58 Series Two Stage Split System Compressor Unit TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I. II. III. IV V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI XVII. 2 Title Introduction to ECONAR Heat Pumps Applications Unit Sizing A. Building Heat Loss / Heat Gain B. Ground Sources and Design Water Temperatures C. Temperature Limitations Available Models Performance Ratings, Configuration Options, Physical Data, Electrical Data, Heating & Cooling Performance Data, Blower Performance Data, Water Coil Pressure Drop Data Correction Factors Unit Location / Installation A. Compressor Unit Installation B. Refrigeration Line Set Installation C. Installing Air Handler Unit, or Air Coil Unit D. Evacuation and Testing Duct System / Blower Ground Source Design A. Ground Loop Applications B. Ground Water Applications 1. Ground Water Freeze Protection Switch 2. Water Coil Maintenance Electrical Service 24 Volt Control Circuit A. Room Thermostat B. Split System Controller C. Compressor Unit Controller D. Compressor Unit Transformer Startup / Checkout Service and Lockout Lights Room Thermostat Operation Desuperheater (Optional) Troubleshooting Guide for Lockout Conditions Troubleshooting Guide for Unit Operation Troubleshooting Guide for ECM Blower Additional Figures, Tables, and Appendices System Installation, Ground Loop and Ground Water Plumbing, Desuperheater Installation, Refrigerant Diagram, Wiring Diagram. Page 2 3 3 5 11 12 12 15 16 20 20 21 21 23 24 26 27 I. INTRODUCTION TO ECONAR HEAT PUMPS Enertech Global, LLC, is home to ECONAR geothermal heat pumps, a brand that has been in Minnesota for more than twenty years. The cold winter climate has driven the design of ECONAR 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. 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. 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 GeoSystems commitment to quality is written on the side of every ECONAR 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 Enertech line of ECONAR Two Stage Split System for split system applications and the Two Stage Compressor Unit with Air Coil Unit for add-on to Dual Fuel applications. The fully pre-charged Compressor Unit uses R410A refrigerant, which is environmentally friendly to the earth’s protective ozone layer; and has a factory-installed Thermostatic Expansion Valve. WARNING – Service of refrigerant-based equipment can be hazardous due to elevated system pressures and hazardous voltages. Only trained and qualified personnel should install, repair or service. The installer is responsible to ensure that all local electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning codes are followed. WARNING – INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT 2 FROM EXPLOSION WHEN OXYGEN IS USED TO PURGE A REFRIGERANT SYSTEM. Never use air or oxygen to purge or pressure test the refrigerant system. Oxygen reacts violently with oil, and mixtures of air and R410A may be combustible at pressures above 1 atmosphere. WARNING – ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Disconnect all power supplies before installing or servicing electrical devices. Only trained and qualified personnel should install, repair or service this equipment. CAUTION – 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 – Ground loops must be freeze protected, since insufficient amounts of antifreeze may cause severe damage and may void warranty. Never operate with ground flow rates less than specified. Continuous operation at low flow rates, or no flow, may cause severe damage and may void warranty. CAUTION – R410A refrigerant requires extra precaution when service work is being performed. 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. NOTE: All Pressure Drop Ratings are for Pure Water. See Section IV for Correction Factors. Performance Values are +/-10% and are subject to change without notice. COMMON ACRONYMS DHW Domestic Hot Water dP Pressure Differential EWT Entering Water Temperature ETL Electrical Testing Labs (founded by Thomas Edison) – a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory GPM/gpm Gallons per Minute Ground Loop Also known as Closed Loop Ground Water Also known as Open Loop GTF GeoThermal Transfer Fluid HP High Pressure LWT Leaving Water Temperature LP Low Pressure P/T Pressure/Temperature SR Sensible Cooling Ratio VA Volt Amperes II. APPLICATIONS Split System geothermal heat pumps consist of an Air Handler Unit (AHU) and a Compressor Unit (CU) for indoor installations to offer an extremely efficient and safe way to provide the primary space heating and all the cooling for many applications (see Figure 1). Also, the fully-charged CU, along with an Air Coil Unit (ACU) can also be used for Dual Fuel application to an existing central forced air fossil fuel or electric heat system. In Dual Fuel applications, the CU and the ACU take the place of the conventional central air conditioning system to provide very high efficiencies. CAUTION, CAUTION – The air blower in a Dual Fuel application must have a minimum of two stages of air flow that provides the required air flow. Important – ENERGY STAR®, ETL, and other Agency Certifications are based on proper matching of System Components and operating conditions – No Exceptions! Compressor Unit EV38 EV48 EV58 Air Handler Unit (AHU) FS3-x-2xV FS4-x-2xV FS5-x-2xV Air Coil Unit (ACU) 35-9005 35-9005 35-9006 Line Set (25 feet) Suction Liquid 3/4 OD 7/8 OD 7/8 OD 3/8 OD 3/8 OD 3/8 OD Important – Optimum system operation and reliability is based on a Refrigerant Line Set of: 25-foot length, 3/8” OD Liquid Line, 3/4” OD Vapor Line on the EV38 and 7/8” OD Vapor Line on the EV48 and EV58, and 1/2” insulation on the vapor line. Do not reduce or increase the length of the Refrigerant Line Set. Important – There should not be more than 20 feet of vertical separation between the CU and the A-Coil. Important – Dual Fuel applications are intended to take the place of the central air conditioner on an existing installation, so its capacity rating is generally the same as the central air conditioner would have been, and its air flow is determined by the air distribution system of the existing system. Because of these limitations, supplemental heat from the existing system may occasionally be needed on extreme cold days during the heating season. On Dual Fuel applications, the refrigeration ACoil must be on the supply (outlet) of the supplemental heating system. Important – The Split System Controller has two factory pre-set Jumper Plugs, JS and JL. Refer to the separate section on the Split System Controller in this document for important field adjustments that may be necessary. Important – proper air flow of the Dual Fuel installation must be provided as specified in order for the compressor to run quieter and more efficiently. Note – The CU installs indoors and has an internal refrigeration compressor. A slight hum may be noticeable at close distance. Improper installation may cause undesirable noise levels. Important – An electronic room thermostat designed and configured for heat pump must be used. The compressor offdelay setting must be at least 4 minutes for proper control operation between the heat pump and a Dual Fuel heat system. Note – The Two Stage Split System Controller has sequences for Utility Dual Fuel applications that eliminate the need for field-added sensitive and problematic “bonnet” or “plenum” temperature switches. 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 The space load must be estimated accurately for any successful HVAC installation. There are many guides or computer programs available for estimating heat loss and gain, including the Geothermal Heat Pump Handbook, Manual J, and others. After the heat loss and gain analysis is completed, Entering Water Temperatures (EWT’s) are established, and the heat pump can now be selected using the heat pump performance data. 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, and heat pump performance data provides capacities at different water temperatures. Note: Table 1 shows the water-flow (GPM) requirements and waterflow pressure differential (dP) for the heat exchanger, and Table 2 shows the dP multiplier for various levels of freeze protection. Table 1 – Ground-Side Flow Rate Requirements Series Flow dP* Flow (gpm) (psig) (gpm) 9 3.1 6 EV38 12 5.3 8 EV48 15 4.9 9 EV58 * 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. dP* (psig) 1.6 2.6 1.9 Table 2 – Heat Exchanger Pressure Differential (dP) Correction Factors for Freeze Protection (Typical) AntiFreeze Percent Volume Freeze Level dP Multiplier 25oF 35oF 90oF GTF(1) 50% GTF 12oF 125% 123% N/a Propylene 20% 18oF 136% 133% 118% Glycol 25% 15oF 145% 142% N/a (1) GTF = Geothermal Transfer Fluid. 60% water, 40% methanol. 110oF N/a 114% N/a 1. Ground Loop Systems (see Figure 2) Loop systems use high-density polyethylene pipe buried underground to supply a tempered water solution back to the heat pump. Loops operate at higher flow rates than ground water systems because the loop 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 25 oF. 2. Ground Water Systems (see Figure 3) Note – If a heat pump is installed with ground water, it should have a Cupro-Nickel water coil (EVxxx-x-VxxN). Cupro-Nickel water coils withstand well water better than standard water coils. The design water temperature will be the well water temperature in the geographic region for ground water systems. Typical well water temperatures are in the 50 oF range in many cold climates. If well water temperature is 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 energy more efficiently during 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 4 capacity in the heating mode (since the well is connected to the evaporator). If well water temperatures exceed 70oF, special considerations such as closed 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; o o The acceptable Ground Loop EWT is 15 F to 70 F for o o heating and 40 F to 100 F for cooling. o o The acceptable Ground Water EWT is 45 F to 70 F for o o heating and 40 F to 100 F for cooling. o Cooling mode with EWT below 50 F should only be for temporary operation. Continuous operation with EWT below 50oF requires addition of a method to keep head pressure above 200 psig (such as a head pressure control or further reduction of water flow). IV. AVAILABLE MODELS Performance Ratings Ground Loop AHRI/ISO 13256-1 MODELS Stage CFM GPM 1st 910 9 EV 380/381 2nd 1180 9 1st 1295 12 EV 480/481 2nd 1680 12 1st 1425 15 EV 580/581 2nd 1850 15 Performance Ratings Ground Water AHRI/ISO 13256-1 MODELS Stage 1st EV 380/381 2nd 1st EV 480/481 2nd 1st EV 580/581 2nd HEATING 32ºF EWT COOLING 77ºF EWT BTU/hr COP BTU/hr 30,500 3.5 38,000 14.4 .74 39,800 3.4 49,000 15.8 .74 48,600 3.4 60,000 15.5 .73 HEATING 50ºF EWT CFM 910 1180 1295 1680 1425 1850 GPM 9 9 12 12 15 15 BTU/hr COP SR COOLING 59ºF EWT BTU/hr EER SR 4.1 43,000 19.0 .72 50,000 4.0 53,000 19.0 .72 62,000 3.9 64,000 19.4 .71 Description Standard, No Desuperheater Desuperheater Standard, 208/230-1, 60 Hz 208/230-3, 60 Hz Standard Brazeplate Earth Loop Cupro-Nickel Well Water Coil COOLING 68ºF EWT BTU/hr 23,300 COP 3.9 BTU/hr 28,900 EER 22.0 SR .75 31,500 3.9 40,000 23.9 .75 37,500 3.8 49,000 22.5 .74 HEATING 50ºF EWT 38,000 Configuration Options – Compressor Unit Model Suffix EVxx0-x-VS2x EVxx1-x-VS2x EVxxx-1-VS2x EVxxx-2-VS2x EVxxx-x-VS2O EVxxx-x-VS2N EER HEATING 41ºF EWT COOLING 59ºF EWT BTU/hr 27,000 COP 4.4 BTU/hr 32,000 EER 27.0 SR .73 35,000 4.2 41,000 27.0 .73 44,000 4.3 51,000 26.9 .73 Physical Dimensions 26.5" 21.25" Access Panel 0.88" Dia. Knockouts 27.75" In from Ground Out to Ground Refrigerant Vapor Line Out to Water Heater In from Water Heater Refrigerant Liquid Line Desuperheater Model EV38x – EV58x Inlets 1.0 FPT Ground Outlets 1.0 FPT Desuperheater 1.0 FPT Refrig Connection Liquid Vapor 3/8 OD 7/8 OD Physical Data Description Compressor Expansion Device Desuperheater Pump (HP) Transformer (VA) Unit Weight (lbs)* 38 210 48 Compliant Scroll Thermostatic 1/150 55 220 58 230 * Unit Weight includes shipping pallet and materials. Electrical Data (all HCAR-type circuit breaker per NEC) Compressor Unit Voltage Phase 6 Compressor Without PumpPAK Total Min. Max PumpPAK With PumpPAK Total Min. Max Model EV380/381 -1 EV380/381 -2 Frequency (Hz) RLA LRA FLA Amp. Fuse HP FLA FLA Amp. Fuse 208/230-1, 60 208/230-3, 60 16.7 11.2 82 58 -11.2 -14.0 -25 1/3 -- 3.6 -- 20.3 -- 24.5 -- 40 -- EV480/481 -1 208/230-1, 60 21.2 96 -- -- -- 1/3 3.6 24.8 30.1 50 EV480/481 -2 EV580/581 -1 EV580/581 -2 208/230-3, 60 208/230-1, 60 208/230-3, 60 13.5 25.6 17.6 88 118 123 13.5 -17.6 16.9 -22.0 30 -35 -1/2 -- -5.4 -- -31.0 -- -37.4 -- -60 -- EV 380/381-x-VS2x Heating and Cooling Performance Data Loop EWT 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 Loop EWT 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 95 100 Loop GPM 9 9 9 9 9 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 Loop GPM 6 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 6 7 9 dP ft 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 dP ft 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 3.7 4.6 7.2 dP psi 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 HEATING PERFORMANCE @ 68oF EAT First Stage @ 910 cfm Second Stage @ 1180 cfm MBTU Suct Head MBTU Suct /hr KW COP Press Press /hr KW COP Press 15.3 1.5 3.0 60-70 240-258 23.1 2.2 3.1 55-65 17.0 1.5 3.2 70-80 249-269 25.3 2.2 3.3 63-73 18.6 1.6 3.5 77-87 260-280 27.5 2.3 3.5 72-82 20.2 1.6 3.7 86-96 271-291 29.7 2.4 3.6 80-90 21.8 1.6 3.9 94-104 283-303 31.8 2.5 3.7 89-99 22.9 1.6 4.1 33.2 2.5 3.8 98-112 290-314 93-108 23.5 1.7 4.1 34.0 2.6 3.9 23.7 1.7 4.2 34.2 2.6 3.9 24.7 1.7 4.3 103-122 300-325 35.7 2.6 4.0 90-115 25.1 1.7 4.3 36.2 2.7 4.0 25.3 1.7 4.4 36.3 2.7 4.0 26.3 1.7 4.5 107-132 311-336 37.8 2.7 4.1 109-124 26.7 1.7 4.5 38.3 2.7 4.1 28.4 1.7 4.8 40.4 2.8 4.2 29.5 1.8 4.9 125-150 329-359 42.1 2.9 4.3 120-145 30.0 1.8 4.9 42.7 2.9 4.3 31.4 1.8 5.1 44.5 3.0 4.4 32.8 1.8 5.3 140-165 351-381 46.4 3.0 4.5 130-160 33.2 1.8 5.3 47.0 3.1 4.5 dP psi 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 1.6 2.0 3.1 COOLING PERFORMANCE @ 80oF DB/67oF WB First Stage @ 910 cfm Second Stage @ 1180 cfm MBTU Suct Head MBTU Suct /hr KW EER Press Press /hr KW EER Press 36.9 0.8 44.0 155-175 47.6 1.9 25.3 37.4 0.8 46.1 123-138 150-170 48.3 1.8 26.4 123-138 37.8 0.8 48.1 140-160 48.8 1.8 27.6 34.3 1.0 33.4 185-205 45.0 2.1 21.1 34.8 1.0 35.0 126-141 180-200 45.6 2.1 22.1 124-139 35.2 1.0 36.5 172-192 46.1 2.0 23.0 31.8 1.2 26.1 222-242 42.3 2.4 17.8 32.2 1.2 27.3 128-143 217-237 42.9 2.3 18.6 126-141 32.6 1.1 28.5 207-227 43.4 2.2 19.4 29.2 1.4 20.8 257-277 39.7 2.6 15.1 29.6 1.4 21.7 132-147 252-272 40.2 2.5 15.8 127-142 29.9 1.3 22.7 242-262 40.7 2.5 16.5 27.9 1.5 18.6 275-295 38.4 2.8 13.9 28.3 1.5 19.5 132-147 270-290 38.9 2.7 14.6 128-143 28.6 1.4 20.3 260-280 39.3 2.6 15.2 26.7 1.6 16.7 295-320 37.1 2.9 12.9 27.0 1.5 17.5 135-150 290-315 37.6 2.8 13.5 129-144 27.3 1.5 18.2 275-300 38.0 2.7 14.1 24.1 1.8 13.5 330-355 34.4 3.1 11.0 24.4 1.7 14.1 135-150 325-350 34.9 3.0 11.5 130-145 24.7 1.7 14.7 310-335 35.3 2.9 12.0 22.8 1.9 12.1 355-385 33.1 3.3 10.2 23.1 1.8 12.7 135-150 350-380 33.6 3.1 10.7 131-146 23.4 1.8 13.3 335-365 33.9 3.1 11.1 21.6 2.0 10.9 365-395 31.8 3.4 9.4 21.9 1.9 11.4 140-155 357-387 32.2 3.3 9.9 131-146 22.1 1.9 11.9 342-372 32.6 3.2 10.3 Note: dP pressure drops apply to standard coils, and cupro-nickel ground water coils have higher pressure drops. Head Press 246-266 257-277 269-289 281-301 293-313 305-325 316-336 323-348 342-372 366-396 Head Press 178-198 173-193 163-183 215-235 210-230 200-220 250-270 245-265 235-255 286-306 281-301 271-291 300-320 295-315 290-310 322-342 317-337 307-327 355-380 350-375 340-365 371-396 366-391 356-381 385-415 380-410 370-400 EV 480/481-x-VS2x Heating and Cooling Performance Data Loop EWT 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 Loop EWT 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 95 100 Loop GPM 12 12 12 12 12 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 Loop GPM 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 8 10 12 dP ft 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 dP ft 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 6.0 8.8 12.3 dP psi 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 HEATING PERFORMANCE @ 68oF EAT First Stage @ 1295 cfm Second Stage @ 1680 cfm MBTU Suct Head MBTU Suct /hr KW COP Press Press /hr KW COP Press 19.0 2.1 2.7 58-68 229-249 30.0 3.0 2.9 53-63 21.3 2.1 3.0 65-75 240-260 33.0 3.1 3.1 61-71 23.7 2.1 3.3 75-85 250-270 36.0 3.2 3.3 69-79 26.0 2.2 3.5 82-92 260-280 38.9 3.3 3.4 77-87 28.3 2.2 3.8 90-100 270-290 41.9 3.4 3.6 85-95 29.9 2.2 4.0 43.8 3.5 3.7 93-108 275-300 88-103 30.6 2.2 4.0 44.9 3.5 3.7 31.2 2.2 4.2 45.3 3.5 3.8 32.5 2.2 4.3 95-115 285-310 47.2 3.6 3.9 88-111 33.0 2.2 4.3 47.8 3.6 3.9 33.4 2.2 4.4 48.1 3.6 3.9 34.8 2.2 4.5 105-125 295-320 50.1 3.7 4.0 95-119 35.3 2.3 4.5 50.8 3.7 4.0 37.8 2.3 4.9 53.7 3.8 4.1 39.4 2.3 5.0 120-140 310-340 55.9 3.9 4.2 119-134 39.9 2.3 5.0 56.7 3.9 4.2 42.2 2.3 5.3 59.3 4.0 4.3 44.0 2.4 5.4 130-155 330-360 61.8 4.1 4.5 125-155 44.6 2.4 5.4 62.7 4.1 4.5 dP psi 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 2.6 3.8 5.3 COOLING PERFORMANCE @ 80oF DB/67oF WB First Stage @ 1295 cfm Second Stage @ 1680 cfm MBTU Suct Head MBTU Suct /hr KW EER Press Press /hr KW EER Press 46.3 1.2 37.5 160-180 59.0 2.8 21.0 46.9 1.2 39.2 124-139 155-175 59.8 2.7 22.0 113-128 47.4 1.2 41.0 145-165 60.5 2.6 23.0 44.0 1.5 30.1 195-215 56.3 3.0 19.0 44.6 1.4 31.5 126-141 190-210 57.0 2.9 19.9 116-131 45.1 1.4 32.9 180-200 57.7 2.8 20.8 41.7 1.7 24.7 225-245 53.6 3.1 17.2 42.3 1.6 25.9 128-143 220-240 54.3 3.0 18.0 119-134 42.8 1.6 27.0 210-230 54.9 2.9 18.8 39.5 1.9 20.6 259-279 50.8 3.3 15.5 40.0 1.9 21.6 130-145 254-274 51.5 3.2 16.3 122-137 40.5 1.8 22.5 244-264 52.1 3.1 17.0 38.3 2.0 18.9 275-295 49.5 3.3 14.8 38.9 2.0 19.8 131-146 270-290 50.1 3.2 15.5 123-138 39.3 1.9 20.6 260-280 50.7 3.1 16.1 37.2 2.1 17.4 292-312 48.1 3.4 14.0 37.7 2.1 18.2 132-147 287-307 48.8 3.3 14.7 124-139 38.1 2.0 19.0 277-297 49.3 3.2 15.3 34.9 2.4 14.7 324-344 45.4 3.6 12.7 35.4 2.3 15.4 134-149 319-339 46.0 3.5 13.3 127-142 35.8 2.2 16.1 309-329 46.5 3.4 13.8 33.8 2.5 13.6 341-361 44.0 3.7 12.0 34.3 2.4 14.2 135-150 336-356 44.6 3.5 12.6 129-144 34.6 2.3 14.9 326-346 45.1 3.4 13.1 32.7 2.6 12.6 360-380 42.7 3.7 11.4 33.1 2.5 13.2 135-150 355-375 43.3 3.6 12.0 130-145 33.5 2.4 13.7 345-362 43.7 3.5 12.5 Note: dP pressure drops apply to standard coils, and cupro-nickel ground water coils have higher pressure drops. 8 Head Press 256-276 267-287 277-297 288-308 299-319 305-330 316-341 326-351 343-373 364-394 Head Press 171-191 166-186 156-176 206-226 201-221 191-211 241-261 236-256 226-246 277-297 272-292 262-282 294-314 289-309 279-299 312-332 307-327 297-317 347-367 342-362 332-352 365-390 360-385 350-375 385-410 380-405 370-395 EV 580/581-x-VS2x Heating and Cooling Performance Data Loop EWT 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 Loop EWT 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 95 100 Loop GPM 15 15 15 15 15 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 Loop GPM 9 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 9 12 15 dP ft 11.4 11.4 11.4 11.4 11.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 dP ft 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 4.4 7.7 11.4 dP psi 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 HEATING PERFORMANCE @ 68oF EAT First Stage @ 1425 cfm Second Stage @ 1850 cfm MBTU Suct Head MBTU Suct /hr KW COP Press Press /hr KW COP Press 24.4 2.8 2.6 50-60 241-261 36.6 3.7 2.9 48-58 27.3 2.8 2.8 60-70 253-273 40.3 3.9 3.0 57-67 30.1 2.9 3.1 69-79 265-285 44.1 4.0 3.2 65-75 32.9 2.9 3.3 78-88 277-297 47.8 4.2 3.4 74-84 35.7 3.0 3.5 88-98 289-309 51.5 4.3 3.5 82-92 37.7 3.0 3.7 53.9 4.4 3.6 93-108 296-321 86-101 38.5 3.0 3.8 55.2 4.5 3.6 39.2 3.0 3.9 55.8 4.5 3.7 40.8 3.0 4.0 95-115 309-334 58.1 4.5 3.8 89-109 41.4 3.0 4.0 58.9 4.6 3.8 41.8 3.0 4.1 59.3 4.6 3.8 43.6 3.0 4.2 107-127 321-346 61.8 4.7 3.9 94-118 44.2 3.1 4.2 62.6 4.7 3.9 47.2 3.1 4.5 66.3 4.9 4.0 49.1 3.1 4.6 124-144 345-370 69.1 5.0 4.1 120-135 49.8 3.2 4.6 70.1 5.0 4.1 52.5 3.2 4.9 73.4 5.2 4.2 54.7 3.2 5.0 137-162 369-399 76.4 5.2 4.3 125-155 55.5 3.3 5.0 77.5 5.3 4.3 dP psi 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 1.9 3.3 4.9 COOLING PERFORMANCE @ 80oF DB/67oF WB First Stage @ 1425 cfm Second Stage @ 1850 cfm MBTU Suct Head MBTU Suct /hr KW EER Press Press /hr KW EER Press 55.1 1.4 39.6 160-180 67.3 2.9 23.3 55.9 1.3 41.5 117-132 155-175 68.2 2.8 24.4 104-118 56.5 1.3 43.3 145-165 69.0 2.7 25.4 52.2 1.8 29.6 193-213 64.9 3.2 20.1 52.9 1.7 31.0 121-136 188-208 65.7 3.1 21.1 107-122 53.5 1.7 32.3 178-198 66.5 3.0 22.0 49.3 2.1 23.1 228-248 62.4 3.6 17.6 49.9 2.1 24.1 123-138 223-243 63.2 3.4 18.4 109-124 50.5 2.0 25.2 213-233 63.9 3.3 19.2 46.3 2.5 18.5 262-282 59.9 3.9 15.4 47.0 2.4 19.3 126-141 257-277 60.7 3.8 16.1 122-127 47.5 2.4 20.2 247-267 61.4 3.6 16.9 44.9 2.7 16.7 279-299 58.7 4.0 14.5 45.5 2.6 17.4 127-142 274-294 59.5 3.9 15.2 114-129 46.0 2.5 18.2 264-284 60.1 3.8 15.8 43.4 2.9 15.1 297-317 57.4 4.2 13.6 44.0 2.8 15.8 128-143 292-312 58.2 4.1 14.3 115-130 44.5 2.7 16.5 282-302 58.9 4.0 14.9 40.5 3.3 12.4 331-351 55.0 4.5 12.1 41.0 3.2 13.0 131-146 326-346 55.7 4.4 12.7 118-133 41.5 3.1 13.6 316-336 56.3 4.3 13.2 39.0 3.4 11.3 352-367 53.7 4.7 11.4 39.5 3.3 11.9 132-149 347-362 54.5 4.6 11.9 120-135 40.0 3.2 12.4 337-352 55.1 4.4 12.5 37.5 3.6 10.4 365-390 52.5 4.9 10.8 38.0 3.5 10.8 133-150 360-385 53.2 4.7 11.3 121-136 38.5 3.4 11.3 351-375 53.8 4.6 11.8 Note: dP pressure drops apply to standard coils, and cupro-nickel ground water coils have higher pressure drops Head Press 259-279 272-292 286-306 299-319 313-333 322-347 325-360 349-374 371-401 398-428 Head Press 165-185 160-180 150-170 202-222 197-217 187-207 240-260 235-255 225-245 278-298 273-293 263-283 296-316 291-311 281-301 315-335 310-330 300-320 353-373 348-368 338-358 371-396 366-391 356-381 392-417 387-412 377-402 Water Coil Pressure Drop Ratings (Pure Water)* Flow GPM EV38 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.3 4.8 ---- EV48 dP Psig -2.0 2.6 3.2 3.8 4.5 5.3 6.2 7.1 8.0 EV58 --1.6 1.9 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.8 4.3 4.9 5.6 6.3 7.0 *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. Correction Factors Entering Air Conditions ENTERING CFM Airflow HEATING COOLING HEATING COOLING AIR TEMP BTU/hr KW BTU/hr KW CFM BTU/hr KW BTU/hr KW 60oF DB 65oF DB 70oF DB 75oF DB/63oF WB 80oF DB/67oF WB 85oF DB/71oF WB 1.04 1.02 1.00 0.97 0.93 -- 0.96 0.98 1.00 1.03 1.07 -- -0.70 0.79 0.90 1.00 1.05 -0.73 0.83 0.92 1.00 1.04 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% 105% 110% 0.92 0.95 0.97 0.99 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.04 1.03 1.02 1.01 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.99 1.00 1.01 1.02 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.99 1.00 1.01 1.02 Ground Side Flow Rates NOMINAL GPM 60% 65% 70% 80% 90% 100% 110% 120% 10 NOMINAL HEATING BTU/hr KW 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 COOLING BTU/hr KW 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 V. UNIT LOCATION / INSTALLATION Three items make up the geothermal heat pump Split System: 1. Compressor Unit (CU) 2. Air Handler Unit (AHU) 3. Refrigerant line Set (RS). Inspect for shipping damage immediately at delivery, and file claims immediately with the shipping company. Check to ensure that units have correct model numbers, electrical ratings, and accessories that match the original order. 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 45oF. Service is done primarily from the front. Top and rear access is desirable and should be provided when possible. CAUTION – Only the specified matched components shall be used – No substitutes! 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 cabinets, check on the inside of the units to ensure the screw will not damage electrical, water, or refrigeration lines. The Installation Process is made up of these Steps: 1. Confirm sufficient air flow. 2. Confirm sufficient geosource fluid flow (GPM). 3. Confirm sufficient electrical service. 4. Remove the existing central air conditioning system (if there is one); following appropriate industry refrigerant reclaiming procedures. 5. Install the CU. Note – The CU is fully factory precharged. Do not open the Service Valves at this time. 6. Install the AHU or ACU; keeping the A-Coil sealed until braze connections will be made. 7. Install the Refrigerant Line Set; keeping it sealed until braze connections will be made. 8. Wrap wet rags around the CU Service Valve stubs before brazing to protect the Valves and the cabinet panel. 9. Open the braze connections, and braze the Refrigerant Line Set to the CU and to the AHU or ACU. After brazing, quench the joint with a wet rag to cool the joint and remove any flux residue. 10. Evacuate the Refrigerant Line Set and the A-coil properly. Ensure the access valve caps are fully restored and properly tightened (finger tight plus 1/12 th turn (1/2 hex flat)). 11. Open the “frontseated” Service Valves properly and ensure the caps are fully restored and properly tightened (finger tight plus 1/12th turn (1/2 hex flat)). 12. Re-check all braze connections for leaks. 13. Complete operational checkout. A. Compressor Unit Installation Important – The CU requires service access from both the side and front. Note – The CU is fully factory pre-charged. Important – Mount the CU on a vibration-absorbing 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; this could transfer vibration and cause a resonating sound. Hard plumbing must be isolated from building structures that could transfer vibration from the unit through the piping to the living space. CAUTION – For water line connections, always use plastic male fittings into plastic female or into metal female fittings. Never use metal male fittings into plastic female fittings. On metal-to-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. Important – A field-installed drain pan under the CU is required when the possibility of an accidental water leak is a concern. Note – The CU has an internal filter/dryer and an internal Thermostatic Expansion Valve with internal check valve. Service Valves are of the frontseating type. B. Refrigeration Line Set Installation The typical installation is shown in Figure 1. The CU is fully charged with R410A; including refrigerant for the A-Coil and a 25’ line set with 3/8” OD liquid line. (The allowance for the liquid line is 0.6 ounce per foot (15 ounces total for the 3/8” liquid line)). Use ACR or L copper tubing and fittings, ensure cutoff burrs are removed from the line openings, and blow out the line with dry nitrogen before making connections. Important – Do not reduce or increase the length of the Line Set, or the refrigerant charge amount will be incorrect. The vapor line must be 3/4” OD on the EV38 and 7/8” OD on the EV48 and EV58 to ensure reliable oil return. CAUTION – Insulation on the line set must be suitable for heat pump application and be at least ½” thick. Under certain heating-mode conditions, the refrigerant in the vapor line may approach 200oF. Never reuse a refrigerant line set. If the line set is kinked or distorted and can’t be formed back to its original shape, replace the damaged portion of the line. A deformation is defined as 10% of the cross section being restricted and will affect performance. When passing line sets through a wall, seal the opening with silicon-based caulk. Important – Both the vapor line and the liquid line must be isolated from direct contact with water pipes, duct work, floor joists, wall studs or other structural components that could transmit vibration and noise to the living space. Use hanger straps with isolation sleeves to suspend refrigerant tubing from joists. Important – All brazing must be performed using nitrogen circulating at 2-3 psig to prevent oxidation inside the tubing. Use Silflo 15, or equivalent, for the braze material. Use wet rags to protect Service Valves, and use shielding to protect the finish on cabinets. C. Installing Air Handler Unit or Air Coil Unit Install the AHU for Split System applications, and install the ACU for Dual Fuel applications. On Dual Fuel applications, mount the ACU on the supply side (output) of an existing furnace to avoid condensation in the furnace’s own heat exchanger. Important – Refer to and carefully follow the Installation and Operating Instructions provided with the ECONAR Air Handler Unit and the ECONAR Air Coil Unit for additional important details. Note – ECONAR A-coils are factorysealed with a small holding charge of nitrogen. Prior to brazing the refrigerant line set, cut off the ends to release the holding charge. D. Evacuation and Testing After initial purging with nitrogen during and after brazing, and with the Service Valves on the CU in the shipping position (closed = clockwise, full in), evacuate the A-Coil and Refrigerant Line Set to less than 200 microns for a minimum of 20 minutes. Isolate the evacuation pump, and open the service valves to release the refrigerant into the A-Coil. Important: Ensure the Service Valves on the CU are fully open and all valve caps are restored securely and tightened properly (finger tight plus 1/12th turn (1/2 hex flat)). VI. DUCT SYSTEM / BLOWER CAUTION – The Dual Fuel application uses the existing central forced air blower, and that blower must have a minimum of two stages of air flow that provides the required air flow for the 2-Stage Two Stage Compressor Unit. Existing ductwork must have the capacity to handle the air volume required for proper heating and cooling. Undersized duct work will cause noisy operation and poor heat pump operating efficiencies due to lack of airflow. Important – The Dual Fuel system should not be applied to any zoned air distribution installations. Important – Refer to and carefully follow the Installation and Operating Instructions provided with the ECONAR Air Handler Unit and the ECONAR Air Coil Unit for additional important details. VII. GROUND SOURCE DESIGN Since water is the source of energy in the winter and the energy sink in the summer, a good water supply is possibly the most important requirement of a geothermal heat pump system installation. 12 A. Ground Loop Installation A Ground Loop system circulates the same antifreeze solution through a closed system of high-density underground polyethylene pipe. As the solution passes through the pipe, it collects energy (in the heating mode) from the relatively warm surrounding soil through the pipe and into the relatively cold solution. The solution circulates to the heat pump, which transfers energy with the solution, and then the solution circulates back through the ground to extract more energy. The Two Stage Split System 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, depending on geographic location and length of pipe used. Loops must be sized properly for each particular geographic area, soil type, and individual capacity requirements. Contact Enertech Customer Support or the local installer for loop sizing requirements in your area. Typical winter operating EWT to the heat pump on a Ground Loop installation 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 12 oF. 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 lower than 15 oF 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 2) 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 2 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 FlowCenter 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 PumpPAK 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 ensure proper heat pump operation. Each loop must be purged with enough flow to ensure two feet per second flow rate in each circuit in 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. 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 12oF to 15oF freeze protection. After antifreeze has been installed and thoroughly circulated, it should be measured with a hydrometer, refractometer or any other device to determine the actual freezing point of the solution. The purge pump can be used to pressurize the system for 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 initially pressurized to 60-65 psig. This static pressure may vary 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 2) of the heat pump for up to 24 hours/day on the coldest winter day plus any other water requirements drawing off of that same well. Figure 3 shows the necessary components for ground water piping. Shut-off valves and boiler drains on the entering and leaving water lines are necessary for future maintenance. 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 the 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 typically 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 discharge outlet, and has at least 100 feet of unobstructed grade sloping away from the discharge outlet. CAUTION – A drain field requires soil conditions and adequate sizing to ensure rapid percolation. Consult local codes and ordinances to assure compliance. DO NOT discharge water to 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 Ground Loop system has a 35 psig 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, rupture the heat exchanger, and may void warranty. 2. Water Coil Maintenance Water quality is a major consideration for ground water 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 cupronickel water coil may be required when ordering the system; or installing a ground loop system may be the best alternative. Water coil cleaning on ground water systems may be necessary on a regular basis. Depending on the specific water quality, 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 circulating pump to the hose bibs on the entering and leaving water sides of the heat exchanger for reverse-direction flow. 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. CAUTION – DO NOT allow the chlorine mixture to stand idle in the heat exchanger. 6. Start the pump and circulate the solution through the heat exchanger for about 15 minutes with at least 150% of the normal rated flow rate. The solution should change color to indicate the chlorine is killing and removing the bacteria from the heat exchanger. 7. Flush out the used solution by adding a fresh water supply to the pail. Repeat until the leaving water is clear. 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 the visual flow meter to the point the flow cannot be read. Another alternative to bacteria problems is to shock the entire well. Shocking the well may give longer term relief from bacteria problems than cleaning the 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/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 – Use Oxalic Acid, CLR, Iron-Out, or other de-scaling products 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 for reverse-direction flow. Note – these are corrosive chemicals. Use a disposable or suitable pump. 5. Submerse the pump in a five-gallon pail of water with a small amount of muriatic acid to create a final concentration of 5% muriatic acid. WARNING – Always add acid to water; never add water to acid. 6. Open the hose bibs to allow circulation. 7. Start the pump and circulate the solution through the heat exchanger for about 5 minutes until there are no longer any air bubbles. 8. Stop the pump, and let the solution stand for about 15 minutes. 9. Flush out the used solution by adding a fresh water supply to the pail. Repeat until the leaving water is clear. c. Freeze Cleaning (Scaling/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 room 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 room 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 room thermostat to "Cool" and start the heat pump in the cooling mode to quickly thaw 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 5 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 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 14 circuit breaker and be capable of providing the amperes required by the unit at nameplate voltage. All wiring must comply with the national electrical code and/or any local codes that may apply. Access to the line voltage contactor is through the knockouts provided on the 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 startassist accessories are available if dimming is objectionable. Important – some models 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 – 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. isolated from each other with isolation relays to avoid excessive voltages or overheating and premature failure of the control components. Important – Room thermostat cable with at least nine conductors must be run from the Split System Controller in the CU to the room thermostat. Note – Carefully consider the use of thermostat setback periods during the heating season, since the recovery from a setback period is likely to use supplemental heat. Important – On a Dual Fuel application, the compressor off-delay on the room thermostat must be at least 4 minutes for proper control operation. B. Split System Controller The Split System Controller manages interactions between the room thermostat, the CU, and the AHU on split system applications; and between the room thermostat, the CU, and the fossil fuel furnace on dual fuel applications. Important – Two Jumper plugs, JS and JL are factoryinstalled and may need adjusting for proper system operation depending on the application. JS is at the top-center of the Split System Controller, and JL is at the lower-center. JS configures the system for either Split System or for Dual Fuel application, and JL configures how W2 is latched either to Y or to Y2. Application Split System* IX. 24 VOLT CONTROL CIRCUIT Note – Always refer to the inside of the electrical box cover for the correct wiring diagram. Important – All 24V control wiring should be 18 gage minimum. There are four basic sections of the low voltage circuit; Thermostat, Split System Controller, Compressor Unit Controller, and Compressor Unit transformer. A. Room Thermostat At a minimum, a 3-heat/2-cool room thermostat specifically configured for heat pump must be used. The room 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 may require time (sometimes 15 minutes or more) for the thermostat to calculate rate of change. Consult the instructions in the room thermostat box for proper mounting, Installer Set-up, and operation. Important – Be careful to select a room thermostat location where external temperature sources will not affect sensed temperature. Important – If a single room thermostat controls multiple heat pumps, the control wiring of the heat pumps must be Dual Fuel** W2 Latch Control Desired No W2 Latch* W2 Latch to Y W2 Latch to Y2 W2 Latch to Y JS Position JL Position Installed* Installed* Center* Left (Y) Installed* Right (Y2) Removed Left (Y) *Note: denotes factory-installed position. **Note: W2 must be latched to Y for Dual Fuel applications. AHU Split System Operation The JS jumper plug MUST remain installed for Split System applications to allow both the compressor and the auxiliary heat to operate simultaneously. The Fan (G) from the room thermostat provides input to the Split System Controller to request the AHU blower to turn on. Stage 1 from the room thermostat provides inputs to the Split System Controller G and Y terminals to request the AHU blower and the CU compressor to turn on. Stage 2 from the room thermostat provides input to the Split System Controller Y 2 terminal to request the AHU blower speed to change and the CU compressor to go to stage 2 capacity. Stage 3 from the room thermostat provides input to the Split System Controller W 2 terminal to request the AHU blower speed to change and the AHU auxiliary heat (if provided) to turn on. Dual Fuel Add-On Operation Note – Variations of room thermostats and fossil fuel furnace controls available in the market may cause slight variations of control functionality on a Dual Fuel application; such as extended blower overrun timings. The compressor offdelay setting on the room thermostat must be at least 4 minutes for proper control operation between the heat pump and a Dual Fuel heat system. Important – The JS jumper plug MUST be removed for Dual Fuel applications to prevent the compressor and the fossil fuel furnace from operating simultaneously, and the JL jumper plug MUST be moved to the Left (Y) Position. The Fan (G) from the room thermostat provides input to the Split System Controller to request the blower in the fossil fuel furnace to turn on at Low (G) speed. Stage 1 from the room thermostat provides inputs to the Split System Controller G and Y terminals to request the blower and the CU compressor to turn on. Stage 2 from the room thermostat provides input to the Split System Controller Y2 terminal to request the blower speed to change and the CU compressor to go to stage 2 capacity. When Stage 3 from the room thermostat provides input to the Split System Controller W2 terminal with the JS jumper removed and the JL jumper on the Left (Y) position, the controller will; 1. Turn off the CU compressor. 2. Energize the fossil fuel furnace heating mode, and the fossil fuel furnace then will control its blower. 3. Latch control of the fossil fuel furnace to Stage 1 of the room thermostat until Stage 1 turns off. 4. When Stage 1 of the room thermostat turns off, the system returns to “standby.” Split System Controller Indicator LEDs JL Jumper Plug JS Jumper Plug R Y JL Y Y2 X W JS O D Y2 Y2 E R G O Y W2 L C Y2 E R G Y W C Room Thermostat Connections AHU or Furnace Connections U1 U2 D1 D2 Utility Dual Fuel & Alarm Output Important – The Split System Controller requires two sources of 24Vac transformer power; 1) one inside the CU to power the CU components, and 2) one inside the AHU (or fossil fuel furnace) to power the room thermostat and AHU (or fossil fuel furnace) components. The Split System Controller provides the following: 1. Wiring connections to the AHU for split system application or wiring connections to the fossil fuel furnace on dual fuel application. 2. Wiring connections to the room thermostat. 3. Wiring connections to the CU controller. 4. Wiring connections to a Utility dual fuel radio control. 5. Wiring connections for Alarm Output. 6. Split System Controller Indicator lights. 7. W2 latch function. 1. Wiring Connections to AHU or Fossil Fuel Furnace 16 Note – The Split System Controller uses the 24Vac transformer power from the AHU (or from the fossil fuel furnace on Dual Fuel applications) to power the room thermostat. This 7-position set of terminals at the bottomcenter of the Split System Controlled is labeled Y2 E R G Y W C. a. Y2 – energizes the blower motor in the AHU, or fossil fuel furnace, at the Y2 speed. b. E – used for Split System applications to energize supplemental electric heat in the AHU. Important – Do not connect E terminal on Dual Fuel applications. c. R and C – 24Vac power from the AHU (or the fossil fuel furnace) transformer. d. G – energizes the blower motor in the AHU, or fossil fuel furnace, at Low(G) speed. e. Y – energizes the blower motor in the AHU, or fossil fuel furnace, at the Y speed. f. W – energizes the blower motor in the AHU at heating speed. On Dual Fuel, the W output energizes heatingmode operation of the fossil fuel furnace. 2. Wiring Connections to Room Thermostat This 9-position set of terminals at the bottom-left of the Split System Controlled is labeled Y2 E R G O Y W2 L C. a. Y2 – from the room thermostat energizes the Y2 output (¼” quick connect) going to the CU Controller and the Y2 output going to the AHU, or fossil fuel furnace. Important – The transformer in the AHU (or fossil fuel furnace on Dual Fuel) provides the 24Vac power for both Y2 outputs. b. E – from the room thermostat energizes the E output to the AHU. Important – Do not connect E terminal on Dual Fuel applications. c. R and C – 24Vac power passed through from the AHU, or fossil fuel furnace transformer. d. G – from the room thermostat energizes the G output to the AHU, or fossil fuel furnace. e. O – from the room thermostat energizes the O output (¼” quick connect) going to the CU Controller. f. Y – from the room thermostat energizes the Y output (¼” quick connect) going to the CU Controller and the Y output going to the AHU, or fossil fuel furnace. g. W2 – from the room thermostat energizes the W output going to the AHU, or fossil fuel furnace and energizes the W (¼” quick connect) going to a desuperheater pump relay. Important – The transformer in the AHU (or fossil fuel furnace on Dual Fuel) provides the 24Vac power for this W2 output h. L – to the room thermostat to energize an optional alarm indicator light in the room thermostat. 3. Wiring Connections to CU Controller These are ¼” quick connect terminals X Y2 Y O R D W on the left and right side of the Split System Controller. a. X and R – 24Vac power from the CU’s transformer. b. Y2 – to the compressor energizes the compressor bypass valve (VB) for stage 2 capacity. Important – The transformer in the AHU (or fossil fuel furnace on Dual Fuel) provides the 24Vac power for this Y2 output. c. W – to a relay turns off the desuperheater pump during a d. e. f. W2 input from the room thermostat. Important – The transformer in the AHU (or fossil fuel furnace on Dual Fuel) provides the 24Vac power for this W output. Y – to the CU Controller energizes the compressor contactor. O – to the CU Controller energizes the 4-way reversing valve. D – from the CU Controller energizes the L and D1/D2 outputs. 4. Wiring to Utility Dual Fuel Radio Control Note – This connection assumes the Utility Dual Fuel Radio control has a Normally Closed (NC) contact that opens when the Utility decides to shut off the compressor. Replace the jumper link between U1 and U2, with the NC contacts of the Utility Dual Fuel Radio control. Replace U1/U2 jumper link with Utility Dual Fuel Radio Split System Controller Utility Dual Fuel Radio U1 U2 D1 D2 5. Wiring Connections for Alarm Output The D1 and D2 terminals provide an isolated dry contact output that closes any time the CU Controller is in lockout. The contact rating is 2mA minimum to 10VA sealed and 20VA inrush at 24Vac. 6. Split System Controller Indicator Lights The Split System Controller has green LED indicator lights to indicate system operation. For the AHU terminal set: 1. R – 24Vac power from the AHU or fossil fuel furnace transformer. 2. G – output is energized. 3. W – output is energized. For the ¼” quick connect terminals to the CU Controller: 1. R – 24Vac power from the CU transformer. 2. Y – output is energized. 3. O – output is energized. 7. W2 Latch Function This function must be used on Dual Fuel applications, and the JL jumper plug must be on the Left (Y) position to latch W 2 to Y when the room thermostat energizes auxiliary heat. W2 Latch may be used on Split System applications to reduce long periods of uninterrupted compressor operation, and the JL jumper plug can be either on the Y or Y 2 position to latch W2 to either Y or Y2, respectively. Once energized, the latch remains on until the room thermostat turns off the compressor stage. C. Compressor Unit Controller The CU 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. Compressor Control 3. Ground Loop Pump / Ground Water Initiation 4. 4-Way Valve Control 5. Compressor Lockouts 6. Air Coil Defrost 7. System Diagnostics 8. 24Vac Fuse 9. Plug Accessory 10. Excessive Condensate Level Sensing 1. Compressor Anti-Short-Cycle An Anti-Short-Cycle (ASC) is a delay period between the time a compressor shuts down and when it is allowed to come on again. This protects the compressor and avoids nuisance lockouts for these two 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 random-start delay occurs immediately after power is applied to the heat pump. This occurs only after reapplying power to the unit. To reduce this timeout delay while servicing the unit, apply power, disconnect and reapply power very quickly to the CU to shorten the delay. Note - The thermostat supplied with the heat pump may also have a delay period after compressor shutdown before it will start again. 2. Compressor Control When 24Vac is applied to the Y terminal on the CU controller wiring block, the controller decides, based on lockout and anti-short-cycle periods, when to turn on the compressor contactor. The M1 output of the controller energizes the contactor until 24Vac is removed from the Y terminal. 3. Ground Loop Pump / Ground Water Initiation On ground loop systems, a M1 output from the controller energizes the contactor to start the compressor and the ground loop pump. For Ground Water systems, the M1 output will also energize the ground water solenoid valve through the “Plug Accessory” connector. 4. 4-Way Valve Control When 24Vac is applied to the O terminal on the CU wiring block, the controller energizes its O output to provide 24Vac power to the 4-way reversing valve to switch the refrigerant circuit to the cooling mode. 5. Compressor Lockouts The controller will lock out the compressor if either the highpressure 600 psig or the low-pressure 35 psig 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. Typical problems that could cause a lockout situation include: 1. Low water flow or extreme water temperatures 2. Low air flow or extreme air temperatures 3. Jumper JS on the Split System Controller not removed on Dual Fuel add-on application 4. 5. 6. Cold ambient air temperature conditions Internal heat pump operation problems. Optional Excessive Condensate Level 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. 6. Air Coil Defrost Restricted airflow in the cooling mode, caused by a dirty air filter or airside heat exchanger, may result in an iced up air coil and/or low suction pressure. The controller will automatically switch the heat pump to defrost mode if the lowpressure switch opens during the cooling mode: the O output will be de-energized to run the unit in heating, the blower will continue to run, and the Low Pressure indicator light will blink. This defrost mode will last for approximately 80 seconds, then the unit will go to the 70-130-second time-out re-start delay. After the delay times out, the heat pump will resume normal operation. CAUTION – If the heat pump continually goes to the air coil defrost mode, a service technician should be called immediately. 7. System Diagnostics The CU controller is equipped with diagnostic LED lights to indicate system status. 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. 8. 24 Vac Fuse The CU 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. 9. Plug Accessory (PA) 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. 10. Excessive Condensate Level An optional float switch can be mounted to the condensate drain pan, and its normally closed (NC) contacts can be wired into the blue wire that jumpers DT to X on the CU controller. Important – the NC contacts must have a dry-contact rating. 18 D. Compressor Unit Transformer A transformer internal to the CU provides 24Vac for all control features of the CU. The transformer is larger than the industry standard, but it is in a warm electrical box and can be overloaded quickly. Transformer Usage (VA) Component Contactor Reversing Valve Controller 20-1038 Thermostat Split System Controller Plug Accessory (PA) Total Transformer VA size -VS2x 7 8 2 1 2 10 30 VA 55 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. X. STARTUP / CHECKOUT Before applying power to the heat pump, check the following items: Water supply plumbing to the heat pump is completed and operating. Manually open the water valve on well systems to check flow. Ensure 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 45 oF). Starting the system with low ambient temperature conditions is more difficult. Do not leave until the space is brought up to operating temperatures. Ensure refrigerant service valves in the CU are open. You may now apply power to the CU the AHU, or fossil fuel furnace. A 4-minute/35-second power-up delay is programmed in the CU Controller 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. Check airflow at the registers to ensure 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 ensure the system is heating and cooling properly. After the initial time-out period, the red indicator light on the CU Controller will shut off. The heat pump is now ready for operation. With the thermostat in the “HEAT” mode, turn it up to its highest temperature setting. Note – remove the W input from the thermostat from the Split System Controller on Dual Fuel applications to prevent a thermostat request on W from turning off the compressor and starting the fossil fuel furnace. The blower and compressor should start. The thermostat may have its own compressor delay (shown by “Wait” on the thermostat), but the compressor will start after all delays. After running the unit for 5 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 groundside heat exchanger to ensure proper flow for the system. On Dual Fuel applications, reconnect the W input to the Split System Controller. The compressor should turn off and the fossil fuel furnace should turn on. Next, set the thermostat to “COOL” and turn down to its lowest setting. The blower will start, and the compressor will start after an anti-short cycle period of 70 to 130 seconds from its last shutdown. After the unit has run in cooling for 5 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. Set the thermostat for normal operation. Instruct the owner on the correct operation of the entire heat pump/furnace system. The unit is now operational. A. 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 light on the Controller is illuminated. (Refer to Section XIV for more information on possible causes of Lockout Conditions.) 2. Check for a clean air filter, correct air-flow, 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 ECONAR dealer. Do not continuously reset the lockout condition or damage may occur. Note – Improper fluid flow, incorrect airflow, or incorrect antifreeze levels are the cause of almost all lockouts. B. Air Filter The AHU, or fossil fuel furnace, may include a disposable air filter or a washable air filter. These filters must be serviced monthly during normal usage, or more frequently during extreme usage or if system performance has decreased. A dirty filter will increase static pressure, and a variable speed ECM blower motor will increase its speed to maintain airflow levels. In extreme cases, the blower will not be able produce the correct amount of airflow. These system changes will cause the unit to consume more power than normal, reducing the efficiency of the system. 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. 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 does not occur. XI. SERVICE & LOCKOUT LIGHTS C. Preseason Inspection A properly installed heat pump requires only minor maintenance, such as periodic cleaning of the ground water heat exchanger (for heat pumps installed in ground-water applications), the air filter, air coil and the condensate drain pan. Setting up regular service checkups with your dealer is recommended. 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 the 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. Important – Always install a new filter/dryer after replacing a refrigeration component (compressor, etc.). CAUTION – Servicing 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. D. Ground Water Heat Exchanger 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. Refer to Section VII.B.2 for details. E. Thermostatic Expansion Valve Important – The TEV has an internal check valve to control refrigerant in one direction and bypass refrigerant in the opposite direction. A replacement TEV must be installed correctly with the TEV Inlet orientated to the external refrigerant liquid line. 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, please refer to the installation manual that was sent with the thermostat. XII. DESUPERHEATER (OPTIONAL) An Enertech heat pump equipped with a double-wall vented desuperheater can provide supplemental heating of a home’s domestic hot water by stripping some energy 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 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 temperatures above 140 oF. 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 purged and operational. Important – Do not insert the fuse until water flow is available and the desuperheater is completely purged of air, or 20 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 (recommend 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 tank. Keep the 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 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 1/2inch 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: METHOD 1 Using a desuperheater tee installed in the drain at the bottom of the water heater (See Figure 4). 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 the desuperheater tee by plugging it 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 5). This method maintains the same comfort and efficiency levels but increases installation time and cost. 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. XIII. 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 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. CONDITION AC power applied AC power applied AC power applied Run cycle complete INDICATOR LIGHTS PW ASC LP HP COMMENTS R Off Off Off Off Blown fuse or power removed or loose fuse clips. X X ASC indicator on for 4 minutes and 35 seconds after power initialization. X Power applied - unit running or waiting for a call to run. X X LOW PRESSURE INDICATOR Heating or Cooling – X X before Y call X X Heating - during Y call X Cooling - during Y call X 22 Flash -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 in compressor unit. -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, restricted ductwork, etc.) -Low return air temperature. -Low ambient temperature at the heat pump. -Undercharged / overcharged refrigerant circuit. -Expansion valve / sensing bulb malfunction in add-on unit. -Excessively low fluid temperature in the ground side heat exchanger. X Cycle Blink On and Off every few min. HIGH PRESSURE INDICATOR Heating or Cooling – X before Y call X X Heating - during Y call Cooling – during Y call ASC indicator ON for 70 to 130 seconds after compressor shutdown. X X X X -Check if High Pressure switch is open. -Check electrical connections between High Pressure switch and Controller. -JS jumper was not removed on Dual Fuel add-on application. -Loss/lack of airflow (dirty filter, closed vents, blower, restricted ductwork, etc.) -High return air temperatures. -Overcharged refrigerant circuit. -Expansion valve / sensing bulb malfunction in compressor unit -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 in compressor unit. XV. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR UNIT OPERATION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Blown Fuse/Tripped Circuit Breaker Compressor out on Internal Overload Blown Fuse on Controller Broken or Loose Wires Voltage Supply Low Entire unit Low Voltage Circuit does not run Room Thermostat Interruptible Power Dirty Furnace Air Filter Unit will not Thermostat Improperly Set operate on Defective Thermostat “heating” Incorrect Wiring Furnace Blower Motor Defective Dirty Furnace Air Filter or Air Coil Airflow Evaporator (air coil) ices over in cooling mode Furnace blower Speed Set too Low Low Air Temperature Room Thermostat Wiring Blown Fuse High or Low Pressure Controls Voltage Supply Low Furnace blower motor runs but Low Voltage Circuit compressor does not, or compressor short cycles Compressor Overload Open Compressor Motor Shorted to Ground Compressor Windings Open Seized Compressor CHECKS AND CORRECTIONS Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. (Check for correct size fuse or circuit breaker.) Refrigerant line Service Valves not open or not fully open. Replace fuse on controller. (Check for correct size fuse.) Check for loose fuse clips. 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”, “Y” and “G” terminals and unit should run. Replace thermostat only with correct heat pump thermostat. A substitute may not work properly. Check incoming supply voltage. Check filter on existing furnace. 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. If it does not operate the compressor will go off on high head pressure. Check filter. Clean or replace if found dirty. Clean air coil if found dirty. Lack of adequate airflow or improper distribution of air. Check the furnace blower motor speed and duct sizing. Check the furnace filter, it should be inspected every month and changed if dirty. Check for closed registers. Remove or add resistance accordingly. Verify furnace blower speed is set a proper setting 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 furnace 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 Y 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. PROBLEM CHECKS AND CORRECTIONS Improperly located thermostat (e.g. near kitchen, inaccurately sensing the comfort level in living areas). Verify Install Set-up configuration. Unit short Wiring and Controls Loose wiring connections, or control contactor defective. cycles Compressor Overload Defective compressor overload, check and replace if necessary. If the compressor runs too hot, it may be due to insufficient refrigerant charge. Reversing Valve does not Shift Defective solenoid valve will not energize. Replace solenoid coil. Room Thermostat Ensure that it is properly configured according to their own instructions for the Unit does not “System Type” they are installed on. cool (Heats Reversing Valve does not Shift, The solenoid valve is de-energized due to miswiring at the unit or thermostat Only) the Valve is Stuck correct wiring. Replace if valve is tight or frozen and will not move. Switch from heating to cooling a few times to loosen valve. Water Lack of sufficient pressure, temperature and/or quantity of water. Unit Undersized Recalculate heat gains or 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). Verify Install Set-up configuration. 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 Insufficient dirty. Remove or add resistance accordingly. cooling or Refrigerant Charge Low on refrigerant charge causing inefficient operation. Adjust only after checking heating 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. Level vertical units. Water drips Unit not Level from Add-On Condensate Drain Line Kinked or Clean condensate drain. Make sure external condensate drain is installed with unit Plugged adequate drop and 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. 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. Noisy Check that hard plumbing is isolated from building structures. Operation 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. Squealing Sound from Inside the Purge air from the water side of the desuperheater heat exchanger or defective Cabinet desuperheater heat exchanger. 24 POSSIBLE CAUSE Room Thermostat XVI. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR ECM BLOWER PROBLEM Motor rocks slightly when starting Motor won’t start •No movement 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*. Motor rocks, but won’t start •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 •Is ductwork attached? •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. Blower won’t change CFM after adjusting the speed control setting. Blower won’t shut off •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. Excessive noise •Determine if it’s air noise, cabinet, duct or motor noise. Air 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. Noisy blower or cabinet •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. •Current leakage from controls into G, Y, or W? *Moisture Check •Connectors are oriented as recommended by equipment manufacturer? •Is condensate drain plugged? •Check for low airflow (too much latent capacity) •Check for undercharged conditions. •Check and plug leaks in return ducts, cabinet. **Comfort Check •Check proper airflow settings. •Low static pressure for low noise. •Set low continuous-fan CFM. •Thermostat in good location? XVII. ADDITIONAL FIGURES, TABLES, AND APPENDICES Figure 1 – Installation Illustrations (Note: Conceptual drawings only) Figure 1a – Vertical Split System Installation Supply Duct 7/8" Insulated Vapor Line 25ft Line Set 3/8" Liquid Line Air Handler Unit Installer provided Air Filter and Air Filter Rack PumpPAK Return Duct Condensate Drain – must be trapped and vented Air Pad Pressure/Temperature P/T Ports Figure 1b – Horizontal Split System Installation 7/8" Insulated Vapor Line 25ft Line Set 3/8" Liquid Line Supply Duct Return Duct PumpPAK Installer provided Air Filter and Air Filter Rack Air Pad Condensate Drain – must be trapped and vented Pressure/Temperature P/T Ports Condensate Drain – must be trapped and vented 7/8" Insulated Vapor Line 25ft Line Set Figure 1c – Dual Fuel System Installation 3/8" Liquid Line Air Coil Unit Fossil Fuel Furnace PumpPAK Air Pad Pressure/Temperature P/T Ports 26 Return Duct Shutoff Valves Visual Flow Meter Strainer Boiler Drains From Bladder-Type Pressure Tank IN TO/FROM Ground Loop OUT Discharge PumpPAK Flow Control Valve Solenoid Valve Pressure/Temperature P/T Ports IN OUT Pressure/Temperature P/T Ports Figure 2 – Ground Loop Water Plumbing Figure 3 – Ground Water Plumbing COLD COLD HOT Check Valve HOT 1/2" or 3/4" Copper Pipe 1/2" or 3/4" Copper Pipe Air Vent Air Vent 1/2" Copper Pipe 1/2" Copper Pipe Desuperheater Tee Shutoff Valves Drain (Hang Down) Shutoff Valves Drain (Hang Down) Note – Always use copper pipe. Check local codes and use proper plumbing procedures. Note – Always use copper pipe. Check local codes and use proper plumbing procedures. Figure 4 – Preferred Desuperheater Installation Figure 5 – Alternate Desuperheater Installation Wiring Diagram, Split System [EVxx-x-VS2x] Heat Pump Thermostat See Note 4 R O Y Y2 Red Org Y2 E R G Y W C See Note 3 W Y Y2 E R G O Y W2 L C X Blu Yel Supplemental Heating System See Note 1 See Note 2 Y2 E R G O Y Aux L C JS D Y2 U1 U2 D1 D2 Y2 E R G Y W C JL Split System Controller Brn Blu Y E W2 DO W2L X E R G O Y W2 J1 PWR J2 J3 Wht Blk 24V Transf WHT SP R Red F1 X Equipment Ground 208V Yel Blu BLK ASC X Blk 1-Phase Power R Compressor Controller X X Blu PA O X LP/ FP DT SA Blu M1 G Yel M1 HP Run Capacitor RS BLK RED BLU Blk Blu Blu LP / FP Blk Blu Org R F2 VB Blk HP VR Dry Contact Output Fuse, Transformer Fuse, Desuperheater Freeze Protection High-Temp Limit High-Press Switch Low-Press Switch COMPRESSOR Desuperheater Pump (Optional) Vara 2 + Split System Electrical Diagram Factory Low Voltage 80-0068 Factory Line Voltage Rev _, 12/2010 DO F1 F2 FP HL HP LP M1 PA RS SA Contactor Plug, Accessory Relay, Desuperheater Start Assist (Some Single Phase Models) SP Spare Fuse Field Line Voltage Field Low Voltage To PumpPAK (Optional) VB Compressor Bypass Valve (energize for Y2) VR Valve, Reversing J1 Remove for Hydronic J2 Ties W2 to E J3 Overflow Protection JS Remove for Dual Fuel Note 1 – DO NOT wire E to E on Dual Fuel. Note 2 – Must remove JS on Dual Fuel applications. Must remain installed for Split System. Note 3 – Utility Dual Fuel Radio (if used) normally closed (NC) contact replaces U1/U2 jumper link. Note 4 – JL center position for Split System. Must be on Y position for Dual Fuel to latch W2 to Y. 28 S C HL 10VA Maximum External Connected Load (24Vac) Three Phase M1 B U B K R D L2 L1 L3 COMPRESSOR Notes Greenville, IL & Mitchell, SD [email protected] www.gogogeo.com 90-1094 Rev A (2011-008) | ©2012 Enertech Global, LLC. | All Rights Reserved 30