IOM 3.

2 / HE OCT 2002

HITECSA
VERTICAL AIR COOLED AIR CONDITIONERS
& AIR TO AIR HEAT PUMPS
Self Contained (ACVZ, ACVBZ series)
& Split Systems (CCVZ/ECVZ, CCVBZ/ECVBZ series)

Installation, operation
and maintenance instructions

COOLING MODELS
Self Contained ACVZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1002 1201 1402 1502 2002 2302 2402
Split, outdoor sectio CCVZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1002 1201 1402 1502 2002 2302 2402
Split, indoor section ECVZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1002 1201 1402 1502 2002 2302 2402
Nom inal cooling capacity kW 10,0 11,5 14,9 18.7 19,5 22,2 23,4 30,0 29,8 36,0 37,4 44,4 60,0 67,0 72,0

HEAT PUMP MODELS

Self Containe ACVBZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1201 1402 1502 1602 2002 2302 2402
Split, outdoor section CCVBZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1201 1402 1502 1602 2002 2302 2402
Split, indoor sectio ECVBZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1201 1402 1502 1602 2002 2302 2402
Nom inal cooling capacity kW 9,8 11,5 14,7 18.6 19,4 22,1 23,2 29,7 35,0 37,2 44,2 46,4 59,4 66,0 70,0
Nom inal heating capac ity kW 10,4 12,7 15,6 19.6 20,6 23,5 24,4 31,7 37,0 39,2 46,6 48,8 63,4 70,0 74,0

ISO 9002
EN29002
UNE66902

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 PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA
COOLING MODELS
MODEL ACVZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1002 1201 1402 1502 2002 2302 2402
Power supply + 400/3/50
Unit Operating Weight kg 235 254 282 344 360 372 380 485 555 495 564 620 895 904 920
Refrigerant Charge kg 2,5 3,0 3,6 4,7 5,1 5,7 5,9 6,0 2x3,6 8,2 2x4,7 2x4,8 2x7,8 2x8,6 2x9,0
Control Circuit Voltage V 24
OUTDOOR SECTION CCVZ
Operating Weight kg 165 172 215 225 235 250 253 350 345 360 488 506 591 616 616
COMPRESSOR Type Reciprocating Scroll Reciprocating Scroll Reciprocating
Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2
COIL 3/8"Copper tubes/aluminum fins
Face Area sq.m 0,360 0,400 0,450 0,720 0,720 0,720 0,720 1,260 1,260 1,260 1,260 1,260 1,757 1,757 1,757
Rows 4 5 5 4 4 5 5 3 3 5 5 5 6 6 6
Fins / meter 555 476
FAN Double Suction Centrifugal
Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
10/10 12/12 12/12 15/15 15/15 15/15 15/15 15/11 15/11 15/11 15/11 15/11 18/18 18/18 18/18
DD SS SS SS SS SS SS G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L
Nominal Air Flow l/s 944 1055 1222 2111 2111 2277 2333 3111 3472 3472 3472 3888 5000 5000 5277
Transmission ++ D B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
MOTOR
Voltage 230/1 400/3
Nominal HP 1/3 3/4 1,0 1,5 1,5 2,0 2,0 2,0 2,0 3,0 3,0 4,0 5,5 5,5 5,5
INDOOR SECTION ECVZ
Operating Weight kg 85 89 95 126 126 133 133 160 210 170 266 268 304 304 304
COIL 3/8" Copper tubes/aluminum fins
2
Face Area m 0,252 0,310 0,350 0,540 0,540 0,540 0,540 0,840 0,840 0,840 0,840 0,840 1,202 1,202 1,202
Rows 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5
Fins / meter 476 555 476
FAN Double Suction Centrifugal
Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
10/10 10/10 10/10 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 15/11 15/11 15/11
Model
DD DD SS SS SS SS SS G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L
Nominal Air Flow l/s 639 667 944 1167 1222 1333 1444 1944 1944 2222 2278 2444 3111 3333 3444
Transmission ++ D D B B B B B B B B B B B B B
MOTOR
Voltage 400/3
Nominal HP 1/3 1/3 3/4 1,0 1,0 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 2,0 2,0 2,0 4,0 4,0 4,0
Expansion System +++ R R R V V V V V V(2) V V(2) V(2) V(2) V(2) V(2)
AIR FILTER
Quantity 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Thickness mm 10
Width ea. mm 650 650 730 486 486 486 500 500 500 500 500 500 633 633 633
Height ea. mm. 528 528 528 587 587 587 587 590 590 590 590 590 635 635 635

ELECTRICAL DATA
MODEL ACVZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1002 1201 1402 1502 2002 2302 2402
NOMINAL POWER INPUT kW 4,7 5,2 6,4 7,0 8,8 9,4 10,2 12,4 12,7 17,3 14,0 18,4 25,9 27,4 32,9
* NOMINAL CURRENT A 8,0 8,8 10,9 11,9 14,9 16,0 17,3 21,1 21,6 29,4 23,9 31,2 44,0 46,5 56,0
MAXIMUM POWER INPUT kW 5,6 6,2 7,6 8,4 10,5 11,2 12,2 14,8 15,2 20,6 16,8 22,0 30,9 32,6 39,3
** MAXIMUM CURRENT A 9,6 10,5 13,0 14,2 17,8 19,1 20,7 25,2 25,8 35,1 28,5 37,3 52,5 55,4 66,8
UNIT STARTING AMPS A 46 50 56 82 100 101 94 122 63 154 91 114 144 170 170

+ Models 230/3/50 are available on special request.

++ D-Direct; B-Belt drive.
+++ V- Expansion Valve.
(*) Based on an outdoor air dry bulb temperature of 35ºC and an indoor air wet bulb
temperature of 19ºC.
(**) Based on an outdoor air dry bulb temperature of 46ºC and an indoor air wet bulb
temperature of 21ºC.

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 PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA
HEAT PUMP MODELS
MODEL ACVBZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1201 1402 1502 1602 2002 2302 2402
Power supply + 400/3/50
Unit Operating Weight kg 251 276 290 367 392 423 440 553 585 730 810 820 1080 1115 1135
Refrigerant Charge kg 3,0 3,2 3,8 5,2 5,9 6,7 6,7 7,6 8,1 2x5,8 2x6,7 2x6,7 2x7,0 2x8,3 2x8,3
Control Circuit Voltage V 24
OUTDOOR SECTION CCVBZ
Voltage 400-3-50
Operating Weight kg 172 189 200 253 272 297 304 373 397 477 538 548 747 782 802
COMPRESSOR Type Reciprocating Scroll Reciprocating Scroll Reciprocating
Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
COIL 3/8"COPPER TUBES/ALUMINUM FINS
2
Face Area m 0,360 0,400 0,450 0,720 0,720 0,720 0,720 1,125 1,260 1,440 1,440 1,440 2,200 2,200 2,200
Rows 4 5 5 4 4 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5
Fins / meter 555 476
FAN DOUBLE SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL
10/10 12/12 12/12 15/15 15/15 15/15 15/15 15/11 15/11 15/15 15/15 15/15 18/18 18/18 18/18
MODEL
DD SS SS SS SS SS SS G2L G2L (2) SS (2) SS (2) SS (2) SS (2) SS (2) SS
Nominal Air Flow l/s 944 1055 1222 2111 2111 2278 2333 3111 3472 3777 4333 4444 6111 6111 6528
Transmission ++ D B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
MOTORS
Voltage 400/3
Nominal HP 0,6 3/4 1,0 1,5 1,5 2,0 2,0 2,0 3,0 2x1,5 2x2 2x2 2x3 2x4 2x4
Expansion System +++ R R R C
INDOOR SECTION ECVBZ
Operating Weight kg 92 95 99 126 126 136 136 197 199 253 272 272 333 333 333
COIL 3/8 COPPER TUBES / ALUMINUM FINS
2
Face Area m 0,252 0,310 0,350 0,540 0,540 0,540 0,540 0,750 0,840 0,840 1,050 1,050 1,600 1,610 1,610
Rows 4
Fins / meter 476
FAN DOUBLE SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL
10/10 10/10 10/10 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/12 15/11 15/11 15/11
MODEL
DD SS SS SS SS SS SS G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L G2L
Nominal Air Flow l/s 639 778 944 1167 1222 1333 1444 2000 2222 2333 2555 2666 3111 3333 3555
Transmission ++ D B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
MOTORS
Voltage 400/3
Nominal HP 1/3 3/4 3/4 1,0 1,0 1,5 1,5 1,5 2,0 2,0 3,0 3,0 4,0 4,0 4,0
Expansion System +++ R R R V V V V V V V(2) V(2) V(2) V(2) V(2) V(2)
AIR FLITER
Quantity 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4
Thickness mm 10
Width ea. mm 650 650 730 486 486 486 486 647 722 500 500 500 633 633 633
Height ea. mm 528 528 528 587 587 587 587 610 610 590 590 590 635 635 635

ELECTRICAL DATA
MODEL ACVBZ 351 401 501 701 721 751 801 1001 1201 1402 1502 1602 2002 2302 2402
NOMINAL POWER INPUT kW
COOLING * 4,7 5,2 6,4 7,0 8,8 9,4 10,2 12,4 17,3 14,0 18,3 22,6 25,9 27,4 32,9
HEATING** 3,9 4,3 5,5 6,7 7,7 8,8 9,1 11,4 12,6 13,3 17,3 19,8 23,7 26,2 26,7
NOMINAL CURRENT A
COOLING * 8,0 8,8 10,9 11,9 14,9 16,0 17,3 21,1 29,4 23,9 31,1 38,5 44,0 46,5 56,0
HEATING** 6,7 7,3 9,4 11,4 13,1 14,9 15,5 19,3 21,4 22,5 29,4 33,6 40,3 44,5 45,3
MAXIMUM POWER INPUT kW
COOLING *** 5,6 6,2 7,6 8,4 10,5 11,2 12,2 14,8 20,6 16,8 22,0 27,0 30,9 32,7 39,3
HEATING**** 4,6 5,0 6,5 7,9 9,1 10,4 10,7 13,4 15,1 15,6 20,4 23,3 27,9 30,8 31,5
MAXIMUM CURRENT A
COOLING *** 9,6 10,5 13,0 14,2 17,8 19,1 20,7 25,2 35,1 28,5 37,3 45,9 52,5 55,6 66,8
HEATING**** 7,9 8,6 11,1 13,4 15,4 17,6 18,3 22,8 25,7 26,5 34,6 39,6 47,4 52,4 53,5
UNIT STARTING AMPS A 44 48 54 82 98 100 93 121 151 86 109 103 136 170 168

+ Models 230/3/50 are available on special request.

++ D-Direct; B-Belt drive.
+++ V- Expansion valve; C- Capillary tubes; R- Restrictor.
(*) Based on an outdoor air dry bulb temperature of 35ºC and an indoor air wet bulb temperature of 19ºC.
(**) Based on an outdoor air wet bulb temperature of 6ºC and an indoor air dry bulb temperature of 20ºC.
(***) Based on an outdoor air dry bulb temperature of 46ºC and an indoor air wet bulb temperature of 21ºC.
(****) Based on an outdoor air wet bulb temperature of 18ºC.
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GENERAL INSTALLATION LOCATION

This manual reviews general rules which must be re- Check the following points:
spected during the installation and maintenance of air
conditioning systems. 1. The construction must be able to support the unit
operating weight.
Before starting the system installation read this 2. Allow sufficient space for servicing and air flow ac-
whole manual. Also please refer to the technical cess around the outdoor units.
manual and to the model being installed for more 3. Select a location free of dust or foreign matter which
details about its characteristics and accessories. may cause coils clogging.
4. When the outdoor unit is installed on the ground,
be sure to choose a location which cannot be flooded. It
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS is important to ensure at all time water evacuation
out of the unit (rain water, condensation water and
Installation and maintenance of air conditioning equip- water from coil defrost in the case of heat pump sys-
ment can be dangerous because the system is under tem).
pressure and includes electrical components. 5. Consult and respect all regulations concerning in-
stallation of air conditioning equipment.
Only qualified and trained service technicians 6. Vibration isolators pads should be provided to pre-
should be permitted to proceed with the instal- vent noise transmission.
lation, start up and provide maintenance and
service for this equipment.
UNIT SUPPORT
Untrained personnel can perform only basic operations
such as cleaning of air filters. Due to the size and the weight of air conditioning units
their base frame requires a support which should meet
All other operations have to be made by qualified and the following conditions:
technically trained personnel.
1. Support surface has to be large enough to distribute
During every visit follow recommendations contained unit weight on the building construction.
in this manual, on stickers on the unit, and take gen- 2. When the unit base has fixation holes they should
eral safety precautions. be used to keep it firmly fastened to the support.
3. The structure should support the units operational
Strictly follows all safety codes. Use safety glasses and weight.
work gloves.
CONDENSATE AND RAIN
Use a quenching cloth for brazing and unbrazing op-
erations. WATER EVACUATION
WARNING: CONDENSING UNITS: Units with centrifugal fans,
heat pump models, have a drain tube connection to
- Before starting service or maintenance, turn off the remove condensate and defrost water.
main power switch to avoid electrical shock and in-
jury. INDOOR UNITS: They have a drain pan to collect con-
densation water with drain tube connection.
- When repairing the unit, use original spare parts and
install them in the same place as the old parts. DRAIN TUBE:

- During the system operation, some elements of refrig- 1. Use only galvanized steel, copper or plastic tube. Do
eration cycle can reach temperatures above 70°C and not use garden hose.
for this reason only qualified and trained technicians 2. It is necessary to provide a flexible connection in
should have access to the units components. the drain piping to eliminate possible vibrations.

- Never install the units in explosive atmosphere.

EQUIPMENT RECEPTION
1. Inspect the packing. Inspect the unit. If it is dam- Fig. 1 - Exemple of
aged, or if the shipment is incomplete, immediately the trap to be
file a claim with the shipping company. made by the ins-
2. Check that the local power supply agrees with the taller.
specification on the unit nameplate.

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3. Provide a trap properly sized for correct water evacu- ATTENTION: To avoid electrical shock, injury or
ation (see Fig. 1). equipment damage, be sure that the ON-OFF power
4. Drain piping should be located below the drain con- switch is in OFF position. Field wiring must comply
nection and should have inclination to assure proper with all local regulations and codes. Special attention
water flow. has to be made when making earth connections.

AIR DUCTS Supply voltage and the current has to be within 10%
of values indicated on the unit nameplate. If supply is
incorrect contact local power company.
Ducts should be sized taking in consideration nominal
air flow and external static pressure of the unit. Never operate a unit if the voltage unbalance exceeds
3%. The following formula must be used to determine
1. Regardless of the type of the air ducts used they the percentage of voltage unbalance:
cannot be flammable and cannot produce toxic gases
in the case of fire. They should have smooth inside voltage unbalance % = largest deviation from
surface and not contaminate the air passing through average voltage / average voltage.
them. It is advisable to use sheet metal ducts with ther-
mal insulation to avoid condensation on the ducts and EXAMPLE:
excessive loss of energy.
2. Connect air ducts to the unit using flexible connec- Nominal supply: 400.3.50
tions so as to absorb vibrations, avoid noise transmis- Measured voltage:
sion and make easy unit access. XY = 407V, YZ = 396V, ZX = 391V
3. If possible avoid installing duct elbows close to the Average voltage: (407+396+391)/3 =
air outlet of the unit. If it is necessary use large radius 398 V
elbows and inside air deflectors if duct size is large Determine maximum deviation from average
enough. voltage:
XY: 407-398 = 9V (= maximum deviation)
NOTE: All duct design has to be made by technicians YZ: 398-396 = 2V
experienced in this matter. ZX: 398-391 = 7V
Percentage voltage unbalance: (9/398)x100 =
ELECTRICAL 2.26%, <3%, therefore acceptable unbalance.

CONNECTIONS THERMOSTAT CONNECTION: Connection be-

tween the thermostat and the unit should be made
IMPORTANT: In order to be sure that unit power sup- using flexible tube and to be in accordance with the
ply is correct (wire entry, wires cross section, protec- unit wiring diagram.
tion devices, etc..) consult electrical data table, the wir-
ing diagram attached to the unit and check local stand- ATTENTION: If the unit operates at another voltage
ards concerning the installation of air conditioning from the specified it will loose the warranty.
equipment.
ATTENTION: Compressors are mounted on
antivibration isolators. Do not remove fixing screws.

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RIGGING
1. Use spreaders to prevent 3. Never tip or roll the unit more
damage to the panels and coils. than 15º.
2. Avoid violent movements of the 4. Check if all panels are in
unit. correct location and are firmly
fastened with the screws.

Min. 3.4 m

Min. 3.4 m

Self contained unit Outdoor section

Min. 2 m

Indoor section

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RECOMMENDED SERVICE SPACE (mm)

WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

130
0
00
13

130
0
00
13 130
0 0 0
13

00
13 130
0

100
0

0
70
0
50
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION (kg) 100
0
Z

Y
3 4

X
1 2

Self-contained units Outdoor units

M O DE L 1 2 3 4 M O DEL 1 2 3 4
3 51 63 88 38 63 3 51 43 60 26 43
4 01 69 97 41 69 4 01 47 66 28 47
5 01 73 1 02 44 73 5 01 50 70 30 50
7 01 92 1 28 55 92 7 01 63 89 38 63
7 21 98 1 37 59 98 7 21 68 95 41 68
7 51 10 6 1 48 63 1 06 7 51 74 1 04 45 74
8 01 11 0 1 54 66 1 10 8 01 76 1 06 46 76
1 0 01 16 6 1 66 11 1 1 11 1 0 01 1 12 1 12 75 75
1 2 01 17 6 1 76 11 7 1 17 1 2 01 1 19 1 19 79 79
1 4 02 21 9 2 19 14 6 1 46 1 4 02 1 46 1 46 97 97
1 5 02 24 6 2 46 16 4 1 64 1 5 02 1 71 1 71 1 14 1 14
1 6 02 24 3 2 43 16 2 1 62 1 6 02 1 69 1 69 1 13 1 13
2 0 02 33 5 3 35 22 3 2 23 2 0 02 2 37 2 37 1 58 1 58
2 3 02 34 1 3 41 22 7 2 27 2 3 02 2 42 2 42 1 61 1 61
2 4 02 34 1 3 41 22 7 2 27 2 4 02 2 42 2 42 1 61 1 61
3 0 02 2 83 2 83 1 88 1 88

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SPLIT SYSTEMS VERSION

REFRIGERANT LINES REFRIGERANT LINES SELECTION

CONNECTIONS AND
When designing refrigerant lines you have to consider
REFRIGERANT CHARGE different piping arrangements:

Units are shipped from the factory with nitrogen LAYOUT ACCORDING TO FIGURE 2
charge and soldered piping connections. Piping con-
nections should be made by qualified installer. Outdoor
unit
IMPORTANT
Heat pump Heat pump
To connect outdoor with indoor unit always use
(discharge line)
degreased and deoxidized copper refrigerant grade
tubes. Gas line Liquid line

When making refrigerant pipes connections it is nec-

essary to respect the following: Cooling Cooling
- Avoid small radius curves. (suction line)
- Take away the nitrogen holding charge from the
refrigerant circuit.
- Select the diameter of the copper tubing taking in
consideration the distance between the indoor and
Indoor
outdoor units and the unit type. unit
- For soldering, use silver alloy rod and be sure that
it is done in a nitrogen atmosphere. Fig. 2 - Outdoor unit is installed above the indoor unit.
- Insulate the refrigerant lines to avoid damage and
oxydation. Suction / discharge line - Vertical run
- Pull a vacuum in the refrigerant circuit till obtain- - A trap at the base of the vertical pipe run and in-
ing a pressure of 0.7 mm water gauge (6.9 Pa) and termediate traps every 8 meters.
maintain it for at least 2 hours. - Suction line, vertical run: gas velocity should be
- Charge the refrigerant circuit with the necessary more than 6 m/s.
amount of refrigerant. Refrigerant charge indicated
in the technical manual is sufficient for the outdoor LAYOUT ACCORDING TO FIGURE 3
and indoor units, you have to add the refrigerant quan-
tity needed for the piping, using table 1 in accordance
with the piping length and diameter.
- Check for refrigerant leaks. Indoor
unit
ATTENTION
For correct unit performance and longevity never un-
der or overcharge refrigerant.
Heat pump Heat pump (discharge line)
IMPORTANT
- Never use a compressor as a vacuum pump.
- Liquid refrigerant must never be introduced into the Liquid line Gas line
suction line.

Cooling Cooling (suction line)

Outdoor
unit

Fig. 3 - Outdoor unit is below the indoor unit.

Table 1:ADDITIONAL REFRIGERANT CHARGE (g/m)

Diameter 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1-1/8" 1-3/8" 1-5/8"
Liquid line 15 25 40 75 120 180 250 420 645 965
Suction line - - 6 14 23 34 47 81 123 185

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Suction / discharge line. Vertical
pipe run - Fig. 3

Sp
eed
- For heat pump systems use a trap r
ete

m/s
at the base of the vertical pipe run. m
Dia
- There is no need for intermediate
trap.
- For cooling only systems traps are
not required.

Nominal cooling capacity (kW) of one circuit

- For heat pump systems keep veloc-
ity in the vertical run of suction or
discharge line more than 6 m/s.

For both options the following condi-

tions should be observed:

- The maximum allowable speed in all

gas lines is 15 m/s.
- The suction line must have insula-
tion and a slope of 1-2% toward the
compressor in the horizontal pipe
run.
- For long piping run it may be neces-
sary to adjust oil charge (see table
2). For each trap and for 10 m. of
pipe above 20 m. add oil.
- In the case of downward liquid flow Pressure drop per 10 m. of equivalent length
with a height exceeding 10 m. it is
necessary to install a manual pres- Graph 1 - Suction line
sure equalization valve.
- Keep liquid subcooling at least 1°C
at the restrictor inlet. If the liquid
Sp

line has upward flow and pipe r

eed

length exceeding 15 m., for each 3.5 m ete

Dia
m/s

m. above this value provide 1°C

subcooling. In the cooling systems
subcooling can be obtained by the
contact of liquid and suction line (on
a max. length of 15 m.) creating the
Nominal cooling capacity (kW) of one circuit

heat exchange.
- For every meter of piping installed
add refrigerant according with the
table 1.

Pressure drop per 10 m. of equivalent length

Graph 2 - Discharge line

Table 2: ADDITIONAL OIL CHARGE

Diam. 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1-1/8" 1-3/8" 1-5/8"
cm³/10m 1.5 3 5 9 16 35 54 80

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LINE DIAMETER
DIAMETER OF GAS LINES

In the cooling operation suction line

hold gas refrigerant and in the heat r
m ete
pump operation discharge line is also Dia
gas line. Line diameter is selected in the
most unfavourable conditions. It is nec-

Nominal cooling capacity (kW) of one circuit

essary to check for both cases.

In the case of the layout shown on fig-

ure 2 the suction line velocity will pro-
duce the worse conditions and gas line
diameter selection is for suction line. It
is necessary to check also the discharge
line. The suction and discharge calcu-
lations are done in the same way using
graphs 1 and 2 where pressure are re-
ferred to 10 meters of equivalent length
for each diameter.

For larger or smaller equivalent lengths

pressure drop is obtained in the direct
proportion. The line total pressure drop
(horizontal plus vertical pipe runs) must
never be higher than 20 kPa.
Pressure drop per 10 m. of equivalent length
DIAMETER OF LIQUID LINES
Graph 3 - Liquid line.
To determine the liquid line diameter
use graph 3, the pressure drop in this
line should be below 68 kPa.

START UP

PRELIMINARY CHECK UP UNIT START UP

It is very important to check the following points be- Start up must be performed by qualified and
fore first unit start up: trained service personnel.

1. All the electrical connections are well tight. ATTENTION, CRANKCASE HEATER: to avoid re-
2. Unit is level installed and has proper supporting frigerant condensation in the compressor(s) and refrig-
structure. erant absorbtion in oil when not operating, compres-
3. Air ducts have been not damaged during the instal- sors are fitted with a crankcase heater. This electrical
lation. resistance is connected on normally closed contacts
4. Air filters are correctly mounted and are clean. from the compressor(s) contactor(s), thus when main
5. All panels are at their place and the screws tights. power of the unit is live the heating is effective only
6. Unit has easy maintenance and service access. when the conpressor(s) is(are) not running.
7. Openings and/or drain connections for rain and de- Make sure that this heating element is under power
frost (heat pumps) water evacuation are not blocked. for at least 24 hours before the first start up of the com-
8. Check if there are no refrigerant leaks. pressor (thermostat on "OFF" position).
9. Electrical power source agrees with the unit name-
plate rating. At start up time a check list of all parameters must be
10. Check for proper fan rotation. established. Consult, and eventually modify, this check
list when servicing the unit and for maintenance op-
ATTENTION: The compressors are mounted on vibra- erations.
tion isolators. Check if mounting bolts have been not
loosen or removed by mistake.

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DEFROST (Heat pump systems)

At low outdoor temperature during heating cycle and producing defrost by hot gas injection.
depending on air humidity, frost will appear on the
outdoor coil. It is necessary to remove the ice for proper During this cycle, the auxiliary electrical heating coil
continuation of the heating cycle. This is done auto- (option) is connected to compensate for heating. For
matically with a device, operating in function of time units with two compressors, the automatic defrost is
and temperature of the surface of the heat exchanger, independent for each refrigeration circuit.

FANS
When static pressure and air flow requirements differ In order to align motor and fan pulleys:
from nominal ratings, centrifugal fan speed can be 1- Loose fan pulley set screw, slide it along the pulley
adjusted to obtain specific air flow and static pressure. shaft and align with the motor pulley using a ruler to
Consult fan curves shown in the technical manual. check that is in parallel position to transmission belt
(see Fig. 5).
For proper and reliable operation of the system, air 2- Tighten fan pulley screws.
flow should within ± 10% of the nominal air flow indi-
cated on the fan curves. Fig. 5 - To align motor and fan pulleys.

To change fan speed:

1- Slide the motor along it's track to remove the trans-
mission belt.
2- Loose the motor pulley set screws 2 and rotate pul-
ley flanges as necessary.
3- Tighten set screws 2.
4- Replace transmission belt(s) in the pulley channel.
5- If needed, tighten the belt(s) using tension screw
nut and washer 6. Refer to Fig. 4.

1- Fixed flange
2- Set screw
3- Movable flange
4- Ruler straight edge must be par-
allel with the belt.
5 + 7- Motor and fan shafts has to
be parallel
6- Pulleys

1- Motor support 5- Transmission belt

2- Motor pulley 6- Tensor screw
3- Set screw 7- Fan pulley
4- Motor 8- Fan scroll

Fig. 4 - Fan speed adjustment

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MAINTENANCE
It is advisable to make maintenance visits every 1000 necessary to make a leak test. If result is not satisfac-
hours of the system operation, or every cooling sea- tory follow with gas tightness test using compressed
son. nitrogen. It has to be performed by an experienced
service technician. First all refrigerant must be re-
During every visit check the following moved from the circuit and stored in a tank.

DRAIN: If drain pan is clean, water drain is not ob- IMPORTANT: Never use the compressor as a vacuum
structed, and water can flow from the drain pan, drain pump. If more refrigerant is needed add gas very slowly
pipe and the trap. via the suction line. Liquid refrigerant must never be
introduced into the suction line. Fill in the refrigerant
AIR FILTERS: Clean the filters after 4 hours of sys- charge indicated in the nameplate, plus the required
tem operation and every 3 months, or more often de- charge for the refrigerant lines, if the system is a split
pending on the application. Clean filters elements by system.
immersing in warm water detergent solution, rinse
with clean water and carefully dry before installing ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT: Make sure that there are
them in their place. no faulty terminals or contactors, etc..

CENTRIFUGAL FANS: Check and adjust belt trans- Be sure that all electrical connections are properly
mission every 15 days during the first month from the tightened. Take measurements of the tension and
start up and later every 1000 hours. Motor and fan amperage of each phase and check if they are within
have self lubricating bearings and do not need addi- operation limits of the unit. Check the operation of all
tional lubrication. the relays, high and low pressure pressostat, etc..

REFRIGERATION CIRCUIT: Check for refrigerant When unit has scroll compressors check if phases se-
and oil leaks in the system, or for vibrations and com- quence safety relay is working properly.
pressor unusual noises. Take note of operating pres-
sures. CONDENSER COILS: Once a year clean condenser
coils (use water detergent solution, dry with air at the
When the system is running and that symptoms of re- pressure of around 6 bars). Never use for coil cleaning
frigerant charge loss are detected (abnormal low cool- the wire brush.
ing capacity or low pressure pressostat tripping), it is

ATTENTION
Never switch off or disconnect the power supply of the compressors
crankcase heaters.

If, for any reason it is necessary to shut down the complete installa-
tion, first stop the compressors operation by selecting the "OFF" po-
sition on the thermostat, then disconnect the main power supply.

After a shut down period of some days it is mandatory to energise

the crankcase heater for a period of at least 24 hours before new
compressor start up.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

CONTROL SYSTEM COOLING - Select "COOL" position with selector f.

Adjust required room temperature with knob d. If this
temperature is below the effective room temperature
The unit is controlled from a remote room thermostat.
the compressor will operate after a time delay.
Type of thermostat is indicated in the following table:
HEATING - Select "HEAT." position with selector f.
MODEL THERMOSTAT TYPE Adjust required room temperature with knob d.
Cooling systems with auxiliary heater: If this tem-
ACV/CCV 1 stage cooling / 1 stage
351-501
RTR 7007
heating
perature is above the effective room temperature the
contactor will energize the heating element.
2 stages cooling / 2 stages Heat pump systems: If this temperature is above the
ACV/CCV
DSL-700 heating (auxiliary electric
701-3502 effective room temperature the compressor will oper-
heating)
ate after a time delay. Auxiliary heater is controlled
ACVB/CCVB 1 stage cooling / 1 stage by the outdoor thermostat.
RTR 7035
351-501 heating *
1 stage cooling / 2 stages FAN - Select fan operating mode with switch e: "AUTO"
ACVB/CCVB
DSL-450 heating (heat pump and (fan activated when the system is operating in cooling
701-1201
auxiliary electric heater) or heating mode) or continuous "CONT." (not depend-
ACVB/CCVB
2 stage cooling / 3 stages ant on system compressor operation).
DSL-600 heating (heat pump and
1402-3502
auxiliary electric heater) SWITCHING DOWN THE SYSTEM - Displace the ON/
* Heat pump units ACVB/CCVB 351 to 501 are delivered OFF selector c to position "0".
with an outdoor thermostat controlling (if supplied) the
optional auxiliary electric heater contactor.
DSL-450, DSL-600 and DSL-700

RTR 7007 and RTR 7035 Includes the following functions:

• Selector mode: "Cooling", "Heating", "Automatic" and
"Off".
CONTROL BUTTONS • An electronic thermostat is controlling the room tem-
perature in cooling and heating modes.
• An indoor fan operating mode selector.
• Two different room temperature settings.
• Optional room temperature remote sensor which al-
low to locate the thermostat in a distant area (by ex-
ample outside the air conditioned space).
3 • The operating mode and selected temperature may
be locked to prevent tampering.
• Indoor temperature display.
• The selected setpoints are unaffected by power fail-
ures of any duration.
4 1 2
CONTROL BUTTONS
c ON/OFF SWITCH

d TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

e FAN OPERATING MODE SELECTOR: fan oper-

ate only when system is operating in cooling or heat-
ing, or continuous fan operation.
1 3
f COOLING AND HEATING MODE SELECTOR:
thermostat is controlling room temperature when the 2 4
system is operating in cooling or heating mode.

USER'S SETTING POSSIBILITIES

STARTING UP THE SYSTEM - Displace the ON/OFF
selector c to position "I". 5 6

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c OPERATING MODE SELECTION: Heat pump systems: If this temperature is above the
Cooling Heating effective room temperature the compressor will oper-
Automatic OFF Disables controller ate after a time delay (or for two compressors models,
if necessary the second compressor will be energized
after the first one). If necessary, as a second step (one
d FAN OPERATION
compressor models) or third step (two compressors
Show continuous fan operation. models) the auxiliary heater (electric or hot water) is
activated.
e OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (With op-
tional sensor). AUTO CHANGEOVER MODE - The thermostat will
automatically switch from cooling or heating mode
f DAY/NIGHT BUTTON based on the temperature established for both modes.
Day temperature, Night temperature.
FAN - Button d will select the automatic mode (fan
will operate when the system is activated in cooling or
g LOWER and h RAISE the setpoints.
heating mode) or continuous (not depending on the
system operation).
USER'S SETTING POSSIBILITIES
OFF MODE - To turn off the cooling or heating sys-
COOLING - Select the mode with button c, cooling tem press the button c until the word "OFF" appears
symbol is blinking. Adjust the temperature with but- on the LCD. Fan operation is still possible in this mode.
tons g and h. Temperature setpoint display will blink
for 5 seconds. If this temperature is below the effec- OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE - If an outdoor remote
tive room temperature the compressor will start after sensor has been installed, outdoor temperature can be
a time delay (or for two compressors models, if neces- displayed by pressing the button e.
sary the second compressor will be energized after the
first one). DAY/NIGHT BUTTON - By pressing the button f it
is possible to select a second (alternate or night) set-
HEATING - Select the mode with button c, heating ting temperature. The thermostat can be alternated
symbol is blinking. Adjust the temperature with but- between the two temperatures setpoints manually or
tons g and h. Temperature setpoint display will blink automatically, using any relay-based controller or clock
for 5 seconds. timer (not supplied).
Cooling systems with auxiliary heater: If this tem-
perature is above the effective room temperature the CELSIUS / FAHRENHEIT - Simultaneously press g
contactor will energize the heating element. Then, if and h to switch between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit
necessary the second stage is also energized. (°F) display.

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START-UP CHECK LIST
Equipment sold by: ................................................... Start-up date: ...........................................................
Installed by: ..............................................................
Site address: ...........................................................................................................................................................
Equipment type and serial number: ......................................................................................................................

ELECTRICAL DATA
Supply voltage Ph 1: ..................... Volts Ph 2: ..................... Volts Ph 3: ..................... Volts
Nominal voltage: ......................................... Volts % network voltage: ...........................
Currant draw: Ph 1: ..................... A Ph 2: ..................... A Ph 3: ..................... A
Control circuit voltage: ............................... Volts Control circuit fuses: .................................................. A
Main circuit breaker rating: ...................................................................................................................................

PHYSICAL DATA
CONDENSER EVAPORATOR
Entering air temperature: .............................. °C Entering air temperature: .............................. °C
Leaving air temperature: ............................... °C Leaving air temperature: ............................... °C
Pressure drop (air): ........................................ Pa Pressure drop (air): ......................................... Pa
Discharge air pressure: .................................. Pa Discharge air pressure: ................................... Pa
Fan motor input: Fan motor input:
1: ....... A 2: ....... A 3: ....... A 4: ....... A Ph. 1: ....... A Ph. 2: ....... A Ph. 3: ....... A

SAFETY DEVICE SETTINGS - CIRCUIT 1 / CIRCUIT 2 (for 2 circuits models)

High pressure switch Cut-out: ................/............... kPa Cut-in: ................/............... kPa
Low pressure switch Cut-out: ................/............... kPa Cut-in: ................/............... kPa
Oil level: ................................................................................./................................................................................
Oil visible in sight glass ?: .................................................................../...................................................................

ACCESSORIES • Low ambient kit

• Electric heating - kW: .................................................................................
• Hot water heating: ......................................................................................

Commissioning engineer (name): ..........................................................................................................................

Customer signature: Name: ...............................................

Date: .................................................

Remarks: ............................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................
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Note: Complete this start-up list at the time of installation.

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Subject to change without notice.

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