Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Manual content The present handbook, originally written in Italian, was completed in compliance with the “Machinery Directive”. It contains all the necessary information for carrying out without any risk transportation, installation, startup, operation, setting, maintenance and dismantling of the pwater cooled water chillers and heat pumps of series R-PWE / R-PWH / EWH.
Rev. 1 del 02/09 Warning: on the first startup, duly fill in the relevant report attached to this manual and send a copy to Emicon A.C. (Customer Service), in order to make the warranty valid. 1.5 Readers of the Manual This manual and all its attachments are supplied with the described unit.
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 2.4 Dangerous areas On the unit there are dangerous areas for electric risk and hot temperatures. The unit can be closed by case panels; in this case the dangerous parts inside the unit are not accessible from outside.
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 3.2 Main components The units of R-PWE / R-PWH / EWH series are made of the following main components: Ø Housing in painted steel plates or support frame made of bent and painted steel profiles; Ø...
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 3.6 Main accessories A: Amperometer AE: Power supply different from the nominal power. CA: Condenser for sea water CC: Insulated condensers CF: Soundproofed compressors cabinet with standard material CFU: Soundproofed compressors cabinet with lead material or similar Soundproofed compressors cabinet with standard material (model RWE monocircuit) Soundproofed compressors cabinet with lead material or similar (model RWE monocircuit)
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 4. INSTALLATION 4.1 Identification tag The data for the identification of the unit are marked on a permanent tag (Picture 10). Picture 10 – Identification tag The correct unit identification by means of the serial number is essential for the execution of any operation to carry out on the unit.
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 4.3 Handling The handling of the unit must be carried out by expert personnel, equipped with appropriate equipment in relation to the weight and to the dimensions of the machine. During the handling operation, the machine must be always kept upright.
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Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 Pict. 12 – Lifting of scroll multicompressor units...
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Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 Pict. 13 – Lifting of screw multicompressor units In case the manufacturer lifting kit (option) is not employed, make sure that the lifting equipment used, the cables and the belts are in compliance with the relevant local regulation. The overall dimensions of the units, packaging included, are indicated in the packing list sent by e-mail in order to organise the loading.
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 4.4 Arrangements and placing The installation of the machine is under the responsibility of the installer who must supervise the execution operations. The execution of a correct installation presupposes that a plan has been drawn up by an expert and that is carried skilled trained...
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Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 Pict. 15 – Service Area for multicompressor scroll units multicompressor screw units Pict. 16 – Service Area for...
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 Before starting to handle the unit to position it, it is necessary to identify the best way to arrive to the place, taking into consideration the unit overall dimensions and weight, the available lifting equipment and any optional accessory dimensions.
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 4.5.1 Evaporator For the connection of pipes to the evaporator, it is advisable to follow the instructions listed here below: Ø Connect the pipes as shown in the diagram in Picture 17; Ø...
Pict. 18; the circuit can be manufactured using manual or automatic 2 or 3 way valves. Avoiding the unit to operate with lack of water flow in the exchangers is of extreme importance. Limit of supply EMICON S.p.a. Pict. 18 - Scheme of Cycle inversion on water side Option...
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 4.5.4 Hydraulic circuit filling Once the hydraulic circuit and the unit connection are performed, it is necessary to fill the circuit. Ø Open all the air discharge valves on the circuit. Connect the circuit to a water supply system, possibly in a permanent way, by means of an automatic fill group Ø...
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 4.6.2 Warning in case of connection to the terminal board when optional “ TE” is installed In case the unit is provided with optional TE (electronic thermostatic valve), pay the maximum attention to the spare battery power supply.
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 4.6.3 User’s terminal board connection A user terminal board (Pict. 21) is available with free contacts designed for: Ø Generic alarm state (1); Ø Unit remote ON/OFF (2). Check the wiring diagram for the exact correspondence of the terminals numbers.
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 5. OPERATION 5.1 First check Prima di avviare la macchina assicurarsi che: Ø The evaporator and condenser water side is supplied with a suitable water flow according to the project; Ø...
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 5.4 Fault alarm and display system The troubleshooting is realized by the microprocessor, which activates an alarm and shows on its display the type fault occurred (see also attached...
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Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION A) The high pressure switch is not set Replace the high pressure switch or reset it properly or is defective 5. The high pressure switch B) Discharge pressure too high See trouble 7 is activated...
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Reset the automatic switch; check the cause A Automatic switch activated for the activation Check the compressor winding resistance ; after 11.
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 B) VACUUM AND DEHYDRATATION To obtain a good level of vacuum, an appropriate pump must be used (1,4 mbar of absolute pressure, 30 l/min. of water capacity). If the circuit has been open only for short time, by using this pump, only one vacuum operation is usually enough to reach the absolute pressure 1,4 mbar.
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 5.6.4 Check of the setting up The setting up must be checked while the unit is working in conditions as close as possible to the nominal ones. Make sure: Ø...
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chillers and Heat Pumps R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 5.7 Precautionary planned maintenance List of operations Every 6 months Every year Check of cooling lines and of their insulation Compressor noise level check Electric connection tightening check Contactors status check Check of conductors insulation status Check of evaporator water temperature difference...
Use and Maintenance Manual Watercooled chile and Heat pump R-PWE/R-PWH/EWH Rev. 1 del 02/09 6. DISMANTLING When the unit has to be dismantled, drain the cooling circuit and collect the refrigerant gas by means of an adequate receiver, in order to protect people and environment.
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