PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - GENERAL INSPECTION START-UP PROCEDURE GENERAL INSPECTION 1. Make sure following is in place before a Start Up: • Pre-Start-Up Check List is completed – dehumidifier and premise are ready for a Start-Up • Design conditions (where and what is applicable) are met. Room and pool water temperatures are brought to design conditions to establish appropriate load;...
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - GENERAL INSPECTION Drain – verify P-trap is installed correctly and primed Other systems/devices For dehumidifiers with water or glycol circuits (heat recovery, space heating, protocol glycol loop etc) – verify that there is no air in the system (check automatic air vents, manual air bleeding valves etc).
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - GENERAL INSPECTION • Ductwork is installed in such a manner that: No short-cycling occurred (no closely located supply and return grills) No stagnant air zones Air is supplied onto outer windows, doors (to prevent sweating) 4.
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - TOUCH DISPLAY BASIC NAVIGATION START-UP PROCEDURE & TOUCH DISPLAY BASIC NAVIGATION WARNING Before attempting to operate the dehumidifier, familiarize yourself with Touch Display Layout and Navigation. Refer to Touch Display Manual and current document. Intro Touch Display operator panel could be used as local or remote operator panel.
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PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - TOUCH DISPLAY BASIC NAVIGATION MAIN MENU Available in Service and Normal STATUS modes; INDICATORS Available in Access to Service and Help feature, Normal mode logs, User and as applicable Advanced (dehumidifier (factory) automatic settings from...
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - TOUCH DISPLAY BASIC NAVIGATION Home Page Features • Main Menu is available in both, Service and Normal modes, and provides access from any sub-level to following features: Home – returns to the home page from any sub-page ...
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PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - TOUCH DISPLAY BASIC NAVIGATION SENSORS READOUTS ON/OFF CONTROL Displays available (configured as such) sensors, pertinent to current group. (DIGITAL OUTPUTS) Engages On/Off devices (contactors, solenoids, Start/Stop signals etc.) MODULATING CONTROL (ANALOG OUTPUTS) Sets/adjusts modulating (0-10VDC) control signals (fan speeds, modulating actuators etc.)
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - VENTILATION START-UP PROCEDURE - SERVICE MODE OPERATION - VENTILATION NOTE • Not all dehumidifiers would be equipped with all systems/components mentioned below. Use following procedure as applicable to each specific dehumidifier. • To locate respective components/systems (main blower(s), exhaust and purge fans, dampers etc.) refer to dehumidifier doors labels.
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - SPACE HEATING START-UP PROCEDURE Service Mode Operation – Space Heating Verify dehumidifier Space Heating system operation (HW coil, gas heater, electric heater etc.) NOTE For proper operation verification make sure that Main Blower is running while checking Space Heating components.
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - COMPRESSOR(S) SERVICE MODE OPERATION COMPRESSOR(S) Before Running Compressor(s): • Read this entire section first before starting and running compressor(s)! • Ensure that present load is sufficient for dehumidifier operation – RH level is at least 45%, RA temperature is at least 78°F.
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - COMPRESSOR(S) NOTE Make a judgement call on what mode (AC, Reheat etc.) to start with, based on outdoor and indoor conditions: e.g. if indoor (RA) temperature is relatively high, you may want to start with full AC or Partial mode (and then do full Reheat) – with high return air temperature, compressor(s) may not sustain their operation for long period of time in full Reheat mode.
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PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - COMPRESSOR(S) 3. Run Compressor in full AC Mode: • Verify outdoor condenser/fluid cooler operation (keep compressor running as it is while checking condenser/ cooler fan(s) operation): Press Compr1 (bottom menu) and engage outdoor condenser/fluid cooler fans according to their type –...
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - COMPRESSOR(S) 5. Run Compressor in partial mode – Reheat and AC: • While condenser/cooler fan(s) (and pump – if applicable) and compressor are running: Press Reheat – verify button turns green and Reheat solenoid valve energizes (check magnetic pull on the solenoid coil stem) ...
PCP Series Start-Up Procedures - COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING AND NORMAL MODE OPERATION Finish Start-Up and Review Settings Once dehumidifier operation in different modes is verified and respective data is recorded, stop the dehumidifier: • Stop/dis-energize main blower and any other, if any, ventilation or space heating components – refer to respective sections as needed.
If Dehumidifier was Not Commissioned prior, it will automatically restart in Service Mode. PoolPak is a Dehumidified Air Solutions company and member of Dehumidified Air Services, a coast-to-coast service network of local customer support specialists. Backed by real-time remote monitoring and direct access to the engineers who designed and built your dehumidifier, Dehumidified Air Services is the only organization in North America that has the scale and expertise to deliver trouble-free pool dehumidification and unparalleled customer service.
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