Ferroli RCA Series Installation, Maintenance And User Manual

Ferroli RCA Series Installation, Maintenance And User Manual

Aircooled liquid chillers and heat pumps with axial fans and scroll compressors

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RCA
195÷395
AIRCOOLED LIQUID CHILLERS AND HEAT PUMPS
WITH AXIAL FANS AND SCROLL COMPRESSORS
EN
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 195÷395 AIRCOOLED LIQUID CHILLERS AND HEAT PUMPS WITH AXIAL FANS AND SCROLL COMPRESSORS INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL MAINTENANCE DOCUMENT INFORMATION MAINTENANCE RESIDUAL RISK WEEKLY CHECKS RANGE MONTHLY CHECKS ACCESSORIES ANNUAL CHECKS COMPLIANCE WATER CIRCUIT MACHINE IDENTIFICATION REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS OF THE ACCESSORIES DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSING INTENDED USE GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1.10 BASIC SAFETY RULES 1.11 USER GUIDELINES 1.12 MACHINE DESCRIPTION SHIPMENT...
  • Page 4: General

    1. General Document information Residual risk Range Accessories Compliance Machine identification Connections of the accessories Intended use General precautions 1.10 Basic safety rules 1.11 User guidelines 1.12 Machine description 1.1 Document information 1.1.1 Symbols • This publication contains the following symbols: Chapter Sequence of paragraphs Draws attention to actions that can cause serious injury if not performed...
  • Page 5: Range

    • Inhalation: Desuperheater Total heat recovery - transfer outdoors. Coil with pre-coated fins - use oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. External water connections Single circulating pump - do not administer adrenaline or similar drugs. Inverter single circulating pump • Contact with eyes: Double circulating pump Inverter double circulating pump - rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
  • Page 6: Connections Of The Accessories

    Electrical board feature plate The equipment can be identified from: • Packaging plate. - It shows the identification data of the equipment. • Frame feature plate. - Affixed on the machine, it shows the technical and performance data of the equipment. •...
  • Page 7: Basic Safety Rules

    • Any repairs or maintenance must be performed by the technical support of the manufacturer 1.12 Machine description or by qualified personnel, in accordance with this publication. • Preferably use original spare parts when replacing components. 1.12.1 Features • If the refrigerant should leak, ventilate the room. The liquid refrigerant produces toxic gas Frame.
  • Page 8: Shipment

    2. Shipment Inspection on receipt Position of the equipment Equipment Storage Handling Unpacking Access to internal parts Resting on the ground 2.1 Inspection on receipt • List of parameters; • Declaration of conformity; Packaging plate • Technical data. 2.4 Storage The room temperature in which the units are stored must be between -20 / +50°C.
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    2.5.2 Lifting with a crane The machine is supplied without shock absorbers. Install any shock absorbers before resting the machine definitely on the ground. Bar for lifting (maximum ø 63 mm) Hole to insert the lifting bar Label for holes enabled for lifting Only remove the packaging when set in the place of installation.
  • Page 10: Installation

    3. Installation Installation location requirements Work fields Unit location Verifying clearances (clearance area) 3.1 Installation location requirements 3.3 Unit location The installation place must be chosen as specified in standard EN 378-1 and the requirements of standard EN 378-3. In any case, the installation site must consider the risks associated with an accidental leak of refrigerant gas contained in the direct expansion units.
  • Page 11: Verifying Clearances (Clearance Area)

    3.3.1 Noise The slab must be horizontal and able to withstand approximately 200% of the operating weight of the machine. If necessary, use shock absorbers (rubber or spring). A drain for the water produced by coils defrosting must be implemented for the WP units. 3.4 Verifying clearances (clearance area) 1800 1800...
  • Page 12: Water Connections

    4. Water connections Connection diagram Position of connections Hydraulic data Connection to the system System fill-up Desuperheater connection 4.1 Connection diagram M = Minimum water content (l); k = Factor that takes into account the different water temperature value Unit between the inlet and outlet of the evaporator or condenser;...
  • Page 13: Connection To The System

    4.3.2 Water features 4.4 Connection to the system Water features are important for the proper operation of the machine and for its lifetime. Extreme water hardness leads to the formation of limestone in exchangers reducing their 4.4.1 Models without hydronic kit performance.
  • Page 14: System Fill-Up

    4.4.2 Models with hydronic kit In these models, the connections are positioned outside the unit. • Remove the protection caps from the connections. The connections are positioned inside the unit. • Connect the pipes to the connections. • Remove the inspection panels (A). •...
  • Page 15: Electrical Connections

    5. Electrical connections Machine connection Connections of the accessories 5.1 Machine connection If you wish to enable or disable the unit remotely, connect the external consent to the contacts listed in the wiring diagram. Pre-cut for front inlet Avoid placing the control cables in the same duct as the power cables. Always use a Hole for bottom inlet suitable shielded cable.
  • Page 16: Commissioning

    6. Commissioning Preliminary inspections First start-up or restart after long inactivity Shut-down Flow rate calibration 6.1 Preliminary inspections - Read the temperature indicated on the pressure gauge connected to the inlet. - The difference between these temperatures provides the overheating value. •...
  • Page 17: Flow Rate Calibration

    6.3.2 shutting down for long periods; Not using the unit for a long period of time requires the following operations to be performed: • Disable the unit in any mode of operation it may be, from the control panel. • Set the remote switch to "OFF" (if present) after having turned off the unit. •...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    7. Control Panel User interface Switch on and off Settings Unit Status Alarms Login Software 7.1 User interface Alarm 7.1.1 Control panel Indicates that a machine operation alarm has triggered. Compressor The control panel enables all machine functions to be performed, to display its operation and any alarms which may be triggered.
  • Page 19 Cooling ENTER Function Indicates that the machine is operating in cooling mode. Heating Enter a menu and save a value by using the ENTER key. RIGHT Function Indicates that the machine is operating in heating mode. Defrosting By using the RIGHT key it is possible to move to the right within the parameters. LEFT Function Indicates that the machine is operating in defrosting mode.
  • Page 20: Switch On And Off

    7.2 Switch on and off 7.3 Settings Press the ENTER key to access the main menu in order to switch the unit on or off. 7.3.1 Language It is possible to select the software language. Press the ENTER key to access the main menu. Select the start-up menu.
  • Page 21 Select the unit configuration menu. Press the ENTER key. Select the parameter to be changed by placing the cursor on the side. Press the ENTER key. By using the UP and DOWN keys it is possible to change the unit of measurement of the control panel from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
  • Page 22 Select the set-point menu. Remote set-point (accessory) Press the ENTER key. In units fitted with the IAV or IAA accessory (factory fitted accessories), the set-point can be modified by using a remote signal. Operation can be enabled by using the remote set-point function. From the adjustment menu, select the remote set-point menu and press the ENTER key.
  • Page 23: Unit Status

    7.3.5 Operating mode change 7.4 Unit Status The machine operating mode can be changed from the control panel. The unit status can be displayed. Press the ENTER key to access the main menu. Press the ENTER key to access the main menu. Select the start-up menu and press the ENTER key.
  • Page 24 Inputs and outputs Expansion valve 2 Select the Input/Output menu. Select the Expansion valve 2 menu. Press the ENTER key to access the Input/Output menu. Press the ENTER key to display the expansion valve status. By using the UP and DOWN keys it is possible to scroll through the inputs and outputs status list. Compressor status Select the compressor Status menu.
  • Page 25: Alarms

    Select the condenser pump menu. Counter Select the Counter menu. Press the ENTER key to display the condenser pump counter. Press the ENTER key to display the counters status. Select the compressors menu. 7.5 Alarms 7.5.1 Alarm presence Press the ENTER key to display the compressor counter. In case of machine malfunction, the ALARM symbol appears on the display.
  • Page 26 Press the ENTER key to display the active alarms. Pressing the ENTER key resets the alarms and the control panel goes back to the main screen. If the alarms are reset correctly, the alarm icon is no longer present. If multiple alarms have triggered, you can scroll through the list by using the UP and DOWN keys. Some alarms require a reset directly on the device, therefore reset the device before It is also possible to access the list of alarms triggered from the main screen by pressing the ESC performing the reset on the control panel.
  • Page 27: Login

    7.5.3 Alarms history 7.6 Login It is possible to display the alarms history triggered on the machine. To access the advanced functions of the control panel it is required to access the password Press the ENTER key to access the main menu. protected menus.
  • Page 28: Software

    7.7 Software It is possible to obtain information on the software installed on your machine. Press the ENTER key to access the main menu. Select the Software Info menu. Press the ENTER key. From this screen it is possible to read the data regarding the software version installed.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance Maintenance Weekly checks Monthly checks Annual checks Water circuit Refrigerant circuit Decommissioning and disposing 8.1 Maintenance • Verify that the noise emission of the machine is regular. • Check that any antifreeze heaters are working properly. Regular maintenance is essential to maintain the efficiency of the unit in terms of operation and •...
  • Page 30: Refrigerant Circuit

    It is advisable to repeat this operation after the unit has been operating for a few hours and regularly check the system pressure. Top-ups must be carried out with the machine off (pump OFF). The system must be filled to a pressure range between 1 and 2 bar. 8.5.2 Draining of the water circuit •...
  • Page 32 FERROLI S.p.A. Via Ritonda 78/a 37047 San Bonifacio - Verona - ITALY www.ferroli.com Made in Italy...

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