Vortex ZC24L Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Zone comfort hot water air handler and zoned distribution system with istat6 electronic controller for 2 to 4 zones

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Owner's Manual &

Installation Instructions

Zone Comfort
hot water air handler
and zoned distribution system
with iStat6 electronic controller for 2 to 4 zones
Vortex Source Systems
45 Cowansview Rd.
Cambridge, Ontario
N1R 7L2
Phone: 888-781-8151
Fax: 888-670-2544
info@vortexsource.com
www.vortexsource.com

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions Zone Comfort  hot water air handler and zoned distribution system with iStat6 electronic controller for 2 to 4 zones Vortex Source Systems 45 Cowansview Rd. Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7L2 Phone: 888-781-8151 Fax: 888-670-2544 info@vortexsource.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHECKLIST FOR THE INSTALLER ........................3 TYPICAL PLUMBING CONNECTIONS ......................4 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM – 4 Z ................. 5 ONE COMPLETE ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM – 4 Z ................... 7 ONE BASE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND SIZING TABLES ................8 INTRODUCTION ..............................
  • Page 3: Checklist For The Installer

    CHECKLIST FOR THE INSTALLER A Quick Check List Are the water connections to the water heater oriented in a way to avoid trapping air in the heating circuit? (see diagram on next page) Is the purge valve installed on the return water line from the air handler upstream from the isolation valve? Is the air handler hung and isolated to avoid transmitting vibration through framing and duct work?
  • Page 4: Typical Plumbing Connections

    TYPICAL PLUMBING CONNECTIONS Page 4 ZC-KI6-VSS1707...
  • Page 8: Equipment Specifications And Sizing Tables

    EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND SIZING TABLES REFER TO Small-D design Guide for additional duct sizing options. TABLE 1 - Air Handler Selection Table ZC24L ZC30L ZC36L ZC42L ZC48L ZC60L Model ZC100 ZCT24L ZCT30L ZCT36L ZCT48L ZCT60L ZCT42L Min. 4” Branches per Zone Min.
  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Zone Comfort system is a heating Contact Vortex for Zone Comfort and cooling system that enhances systems to be connected to a heat pump. comfort and improves efficiency by giving more control over the distribution of The Zone Comfort duct system can be conditioned air.
  • Page 10: Off

    Features All zone dampers are open if there is no Vortex air handlers offer many unique call for heating or cooling or power is off. features that set them apart from the competition: Heating...
  • Page 11: Cabinet

    During summer months this will cause overheating, interfere with air conditioning and waste energy. Heating coils All Vortex air systems come supplied All heating coils are potable water grade with spring-loaded check valves. The copper suitable for use in plumbing check valve may be integral with the systems.
  • Page 12: Equipment Sizing And Selection

    EQUIPMENT SIZING AND SELECTION Zoning ensures the space will be Procedure comfortable even on the hottest days. 1. Conduct a complete heat loss / heat gain calculation. When using a boiler system, select a 2. Determine inlet water temperature boiler with an output that meets or 3.
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION The installer must adhere strictly to all Provide at least 2 feet (0.75 metres) of local and national code requirements service clearance in front of the access pertaining to the installation of this panel of the air handler. Zero clearance equipment.
  • Page 14: Risk Of Freezing

    Fresh air and HRV connections to necessary to protect the hot water coil ductwork can pose a risk of dumping from freezing. Contact Vortex for freeze cold air into ductwork during periods of protection options. stand-by or continuous run. Calculate...
  • Page 15: Heat Anticipator Setting

    handler whether to be in heating mode or cooling mode. Heat Anticipator Setting When initially started or during seasonal For optimum comfort the anticipator changeover from heating/cooling, this setting should be set to provide thermostat must call at least once before approximately 4 cycles per hour the air handler control will properly recognize a heating or cooling call from...
  • Page 16: Start-Up Procedure

    START-UP PROCEDURE temperature of the water as soon as Do not start the air handler or water the water heater burner shuts off. If heater until ALL air has been purged! the set-point temperature is too low or is above 140F/60C, reset the tank 1.
  • Page 17: Pump

    Keeping the fan maintenance. A cycle timer feature is blades clean will reduce noise and available on the Vortex control to improve the capacity and efficiency of exercise the pump even during the heating system.
  • Page 18 is driven from the control through the 8- wiring schematic on air handler for gang relay. proper installation. Insufficient or no heat Heating during Standby Mode Probable cause is thermal siphoning. • Plugged air filter or coil. Refer to See check valve description for details; Maintenance section for filter care repair or replace check valve.
  • Page 19 EC Blower motor -- -3/4 HP XBLF108 Blower – 10x8 DD XBLF128T Blower – 12x8T DD Valve Assembly – ¾” full port sweat CPVA06 ball valves plus drain S=Standard, A=Alternate, O=Option Contact Vortex for blower/control assemblies or cabinet parts. Page 19 ZC-KI6_VSS1709...
  • Page 20: Product Warranty

    Product Warranty This product is warranted by Vortex Source Systems to be free from defects in materials and workmanship that affect product performance under normal use and maintenance within the applicable periods specified below. Replacements furnished will carry only the un-expired portion of the original warranty.

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