1 - INTRODUCTION Prior to the initial start-up of the units, the people involved in the The protection devices include the fuse plugs and safety on-site installation, start-up, operation and maintenance of this valves (if used) in the refrigerant or heat transfer medium unit should be thoroughly familiar with these instructions and the circuits.
1 - INTRODUCTION All precautions concerning handling of refrigerant must be Any intervention on the refrigerant circuit, including observed in accordance with local regulations. changing of drier blocks, is only permitted after the complete removal of the refrigerant charge. For these units transfer Ensure good ventilation, as accumulation of refrigerant in of the refrigerant charge from the high or low-pressure side an enclosed space can displace oxygen and cause...
1 - INTRODUCTION Consult your nearest service office for this type of test. Here is 1. Any intervention on the refrigerant circuit of this mentions only the principle of a test without removing the product should be performed in accordance pressure switch: with the applicable legislation. In the EU, the - Verify and record the set-points of pressure switches and relief regulation is called F-Gas, N°517/2014.
1 - INTRODUCTION Do not unweld or flamecut the refrigerant lines or any Do not attempt to repair or recondition any safety devices refrigerant circuit component until all refrigerant (liquid and when corrosion or build-up of foreign material (rust, dirt, vapour) as well as the oil have been removed from unit.
2 - PRELIMINARY CHECKS 2.1 - Check equipment received 2.2 - Moving and placing the unit - Inspect the unit for damage or missing parts. If damage is 2.2.1 - Moving detected, or if shipment is incomplete, immediately file a claim with the shipping company. See chapter 1.1 - “Installation safety considerations”. - Check the unit's name plate to ensure it matches the model ordered.
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2 - PRELIMINARY CHECKS Checks before system start-up Before the start-up of the refrigeration system, the complete installation, including the refrigeration system must be verified against the installation drawings, dimensional drawings, system piping and instrumentation diagrams and the wiring diagrams. For these checks national regulations must be followed. If the national regulation does not specify any details, refer to standard EN 378 as follows: External visual installation checks: - Ensure that the machine is charged with refrigerant, Verify on the unit nameplate that the ‘fluid transported’ is R410A and is not ...
3 - DIMENSIONS, CLEARANCES 3.1 - LG 080 - 150 - Standard unit 3.2 - LG 180 - 300 - Standard unit EXTERNAL DISCONNECT SWITCH Legend All dimensions are given in mm. Evaporator Condenser Safety relief valve Services clearances required Electrics box Water inlet Water outlet...
3 - DIMENSIONS, CLEARANCES 3.3 - LG 360 - 450 - Standard unit 3.4 - LG 480 - 600 - Standard unit Legend All dimensions are given in mm. Evaporator Condenser Safety relief valve Services clearances required Electrics box Water inlet Water outlet Electrical supply entry NOTE: Non-contractual drawings. Refer to the certified dimensional drawings,provided with the unit or available on request, when ...
3 - DIMENSIONS, CLEARANCES 3.9 - LG 080 - 150 - Unit with hydraulic module 3.10 - LG 180 - 300 - Unit with hydraulic module Legend All dimensions are given in mm. Evaporator Condenser Safety relief valve Services clearances required Electrics box Water inlet Water outlet...
3 - DIMENSIONS, CLEARANCES 3.11 - LG 360 - 450 - Unit with hydraulic module 3.12 - LG 480 - 600 - Unit with hydraulic module Legend All dimensions are given in mm. Evaporator Condenser Safety relief valve Services clearances required Electrics box Water inlet Water outlet...
3 - DIMENSIONS, CLEARANCES 3.15 - GN 360 - 450 - Unit with hydraulic module EXTERNAL DISCONNECT SWITCH 2339 2381 HT 3.16 - LGN 480 - 600 - Unit with hydraulic module EXTERNAL DISCONNECT SWITCH 2339 2381 HT Legend All dimensions are given in mm. Evaporator Condenser Safety relief valve...
4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA 4.1 - Physical data LG 080-300 physical data DYNACIAT LG Sound levels Standard unit Sound power dB(A) 67,0 68,5 69,0 69,3 70,0 70,1 71,5 72,0 72,0 73,0 73,4 Sound pressure at 10m dB(A) 35,7 37,2 37,7 38,0...
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4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA LG 360-600 physical data DYNACIAT LG Sound levels Standard unit Sound power dB(A) 75,5 76,5 77,8 76,0 77,0 78,4 Sound pressure at 10 m dB(A) 43,9 44,9 46,2 44,4 45,4 46,8 Low noise option unit Sound power dB(A) 72,5...
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4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA LGN 080 - 300 physical data DYNACIAT LGN Sound levels Standard unit Sound power dB(A) 67,0 68,5 69,0 69,3 70,0 70,1 71,5 72,0 72,0 73,0 73,4 Sound pressure at 10m dB(A) 35,7 37,2 37,7 38,0 38,7 38,7...
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4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA LGN 360 - 600 physical data DYNACIAT LGN Sound levels Standard unit Sound power dB(A) 75,5 76,5 77,8 76,0 77,0 78,4 Sound pressure at 10m dB(A) 43,9 44,9 46,2 44,4 45,4 46,8 Dimensions Length Width 1583 1583...
4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA 4.2 - Electrical data LG 080-300 electrical data DYNACIAT LG - Standard unit (without hydraulic module) Power circuit Nominal voltage V-ph-Hz 400-3-50 Voltage range 360-440 Control circuit supply 24 V, via internal transformer Nominal unit operating current draw Circuit A&B 10,5 13,2...
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4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA LGN 080-300 electrical data DYNACIAT LGN - Standard unit (without hydraulic module) Power circuit Nominal voltage V-ph-Hz 400-3-50 Voltage range 360-440 Control circuit supply 24 V, via internal transformer Nominal unit operating current draw Circuit A&B 11,4 13,8...
4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA 4.3 - Short-circuit stability current (TN system(1)) - standard unit (with main disconnect switch) DYNACIAT LG/LGN Value without upstream protection Short time assigned current (1s) - Icw kA rms Allowable peak assigned current - lpk kA pk Value with upstream protection Conditional short circuit assigned current Icc...
4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA 4.4 - Electrical data, optional hydraulic module The pumps that are installed in DYNACIAT LG/LGN units have motors with efficiency class IE3. The additional electrical data required* is as follows: DYNACIAT LG/LGN evaporator or condenser with variable or fixed speed low pressure hydraulic module and single pump option motors DYNACIAT LG/LGN Description...
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4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA DYNACIAT LG/LGN condenser with variable or fixed speed low pressure hydraulic module and single pump option motors DYNACIAT LG Description Nominal efficiency at full load and nominal voltage 85,90 85,90 85,90 85,90 85,90 85,90 Nominal efficiency at 75% rated load and nominal voltage 85,90 85,90...
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4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA DYNACIAT LG/LGN evaporator or condenser with variable or fixed speed high pressure hydraulic module and single pump option motors DYNACIAT LG/LGN N° Description Nominal efficiency at full load and nominal voltage 87,10 87,10 87,10 87,10 87,10 87,10...
4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA D YNACIAT LG/LGN condenser with variable speed double high pressure hydraulic module and single pump option motors DYNACIAT LG Description (3) Nominal efficiency at full load and nominal voltage 87,10 87,10 87,10 88,10 88,10 88,10 Nominal efficiency at 75% rated load and nominal voltage 84,60...
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4 - PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL DATA LG / LGN Compressor Circuit WSH90 WSH105 WSH120 WSH140 WSH161 WSH184 LG / LGN Compressor Circuit WSH90 WSH105 WSH120 WSH140 WSH161 WSH184 Electrical data notes and operating conditions: • Units have a single power connection point, located immediately upstream of - presence of water: class AD2 (possibility of water droplets) the main disconnect switch.
5 - APPLICATION DATA 5.1 - Operating limits LG standard operating limits LG unit operating limits + drycooler Minimum Maximum LG + drycooler Minimum Maximum Water type heat exchanger Water type heat exchanger Evaporator Evaporator Water inlet temperature (at start-up) °C Water inlet temperature (at start-up) °C...
5 - APPLICATION DATA 5.2 - Operating range 5.3 - Minimum chilled water flow If the system water flow rate is lower than the minimum water LG unit operating range flow rate, recirculation of the evaporator flow may occur. The temperature of the mixture leaving the evaporator must never be less than 2.5 K lower than the chilled water entering temperature.
5 - APPLICATION DATA 5.6 - Min water volume and evaporator & condenser water flow rates Water type heat exchanger min. water volume and flow rate LG/LGN 080 - 300 DYNACIAT LG/LGN Evaporator Minimum system water volume, air conditioning application (litres) 61,5 71,7 78,8...
5 - APPLICATION DATA Industrial process applications Certain industrial processes may require high leaving water stability. In these cases the values above must be increased. It may be necessary to add a buffer water tank to the circuit in order to achieve the required volume. The tank itself must be equipped with an internal baffle in order to ensure proper mixing of the liquid (water or brine). See the following examples of an internal baffle to ensure proper ...
6 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 6.1 - Electrical connections, control box 6.2 - Power supply The power supply must conform to the specification on the unit nameplate. The supply voltage must be within the range specified in the electrical data table. For connections refer to the wiring diagrams. Operation of the unit with an incorrect supply voltage or excessive phase imbalance constitutes abuse which will invalidate the warranty.
6 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 6.4.1 - Field control wiring Customer connection of interface circuits may lead to safety risks: Any modification to the electrics box must ensure the equipment remains compliant with local regulations. Precautions must be taken to prevent accidental electrical contact between circuits supplied by different sources: - The routing selection and/or conductor insulation characteristics must ensure dual electric insulation.
7 - LGN UNIT CONNECTIONS 7.1 - Recommendations for the installation 7.2 - Pipe routing and connection of liquid chillers with remote condenser. On all units release the holding charge pressure before opening LGN units (split units to connect to air-cooled condensers) have the circuit.
8 - SIZING THE REFRIGERANT PIPES WITH REFRIGERANT FOR LGNS 8.1 - General information and sizing limits Reducing the diameter of the pipes enables the refrigerant speed for the pipe system to be increased. The minimum drive speed is not an issue for pipes inside which refrigerant is in the liquid phase as the oil is Pipe sizing limits fully miscible.
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8 - SIZING THE REFRIGERANT PIPES WITH REFRIGERANT FOR LGNS Table 1 - Discharge pipe* Equivalent length 0-10 m inch 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 10-20 m inch 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-3/8 20-30 m inch 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-3/8 1-3/8 1-3/8...
8 - SIZING THE REFRIGERANT PIPES WITH REFRIGERANT FOR LGNS 8.3 - Sizing the discharge pipe 8.4 - Sizing the liquid pipe The discharge pipe must be sized to achieve reasonable The LGN unit compressors are provided charged with completely pressure drops: A variation of 1.5 K of the saturated temperature miscible oil with R410A refrigerant in the liquid phase.
9 - WATER CONNECTIONS For size and position of the heat exchanger water inlet and outlet Before any start-up verify that the heat exchange fluid is connections refer to the certified dimensional drawings supplied compatible with the materials and the water circuit coating. with the unit. The water pipes must not transmit any radial or If ...
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9 - WATER CONNECTIONS Typical water circuit diagram, LG/LGN units with hydraulic module Unit water inlet Condenser water loop (LG) Unit water outlet Unit water inlet Evaporator water loop (LG/LGN) Unit water outlet Components of unit and hydraulic module 1 Victaulic screen filter Expansion tank (optional hydraulic safety components on evaporator and condenser side) Relief valve (optional hydraulic safety components on evaporator and condenser side)
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9 - WATER CONNECTIONS Typical water circuit diagram, LG/LGN units without hydraulic modules Unit water inlet Condenser water loop (LG) Unit water outlet Unit water inlet Evaporator water loop (LG/LGN) Unit water outlet Components of unit and hydraulic module Compressor Condenser Expansion device Evaporator...
9 - WATER CONNECTIONS 9.3 - Frost protection 9.4 - Flow switch (units without hydraulic module) The units are designed to be installed under cover at outside temperatures between +5°C and +40°C. Therefore they do not The unit water flow switch must be energised, and include anti-freeze protection, as standard.
10 - NOMINAL WATER FLOW CONTROL WITH FIXED-SPEED PUMP 10.1 - General Leaving water pressure reading The water circulation pumps of the units have been sized to allow the hydraulic modules to cover all possible configurations based on the specific installation conditions, i.e. for various temperature differences between the entering and the leaving water (∆T) at full load, which can vary between 2.5 and 7 K for evaporators and 3 and 18 K for condensers.
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10 - NOMINAL WATER FLOW CONTROL WITH FIXED-SPEED PUMP Example: Unit with a given nominal flow rate of 4.8 l/s Water flow rate, l/s Legend Unit pump curve Plate heat exchanger pressure drop (to be measured with the pressure gauge installed at the water inlet and outlet) Installation pressure drop with control valve wide open 4 ...
11 - NOMINAL WATER FLOW CONTROL WITH VARIABLE-SPEED PUMP 11.1 - Pump flow/pressure curve Units with variable-speed hydraulic module include a water pump that automatically adjusts the flow to maintain a constant pressure or constant temperature difference. No control is required at start-up, but the control mode must be selected on the unit interface (refer to the DYNACIAT LG/LGN Connect’Touch control manual).
11 - NOMINAL WATER FLOW CONTROL WITH VARIABLE-SPEED PUMP 11.3 - Available external static pressure (High-pressure pumps, units with hydraulic module) DYNACIAT LG/LGN evaporator Dynaciat LG condenser Sizes 080-150 Sizes 080-150 Water flow rate, l/s Water flow rate, l/s LG/LGN 080 LG/LGN 120 LG 080 LG 150 LG/LGN 090-100 LG/LGN 130 LG 090-100...
12 - START-UP 12.1 - Preliminary checks - Never be tempted to start the unit without reading fully, and understanding, the operating instructions and without having carried out the following pre-start checks: - Check the chilled water circulation pump operation with the Quick Test function. - Check the air handling units and all other equipment connected to the evaporator. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
13 - MAJOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND OPERATION DATA 13.1 - Compressors containers during the water piping connection procedure must be chemically neutral in relation to the materials and coatings to The units use hermetic scroll compressors. The only refrigerant which they are applied. This is also the case for the products permitted for these compressors is R-410A.
13 - MAJOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND OPERATION DATA 13.6 - High-pressure switch and high- 13.9 - Filter drier in the refrigerant circuit pressure sensor The filter keeps the circuit clean and moisture-free. The moisture Units are equipped with an automatically reset safety pressure indicator shows when it is necessary to change the filter switch on the liquid line.
14 - OPTIONS ET ACCESSORIES 14.1 - Options table Options Description Advantages Low temperature glycol solution production down to -12°C Covers specific applications such as ice storage and Low-temperature brine solution ● with ethylene glycol industrial processes Soft Starter Electronic starter on each compressor Reduced start-up current ●...
14 - OPTIONS ET ACCESSORIES Options Description Advantages Condenser hydraulic module equipped with high-pressure HP cond. variable-speed variable-speed pump, drain valve, air vent and pressure Easy and fast installation (plug & play), reduced power ● single-pump sensors. (expansion tank not included). Built-in safety consumption of the water circulation pump hydraulic components available in option Safety hydraulic components,...
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14 - OPTIONS ET ACCESSORIES 14.2.3 - Hydraulic option The evaporator/condenser water filter is provided on the units for those equipped with pump(s), or as an option for units without a pump. All other equipment is optional. All components previously mounted must be disassembled and assembled in the right position and appropriate torque. See below for the different option combinations available. These assembly examples apply to the evaporator side. It’s the same assembly on the condenser side.
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14 - OPTIONS ET ACCESSORIES 14.2.4 - Operation of two units in master/slave 14.2.5 - LG unit operation with drycooler (specific mode drycooler control option) The master/slave assembly is controlled on the water inlet pipes 14.2.5.1 - Operating principle (system return). All parameters, required for the master/slave function ...
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14 - OPTIONS ET ACCESSORIES 14.2.5.4 - Fan stage assignment 14.2.6 - LGN unit operation with a remote air- cooled condenser To ensure correct operation, a minimum of two stages is required. Depending on the drycooler capacity the number of fans can be 14.2.6.1 - Operating principle between 2 and 8.
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14 - OPTIONS ET ACCESSORIES 14.2.7 - Unit operation with a free cooling drycooler Drycooler (with free cooling option): (optional) - AUX board with the I/O, - OAT sensor to be placed outside, - Dry Cooler Leaving Water Temperature (factory mounted), 14.2.7.1 - Operating principle - Water loop Temperature (to be mounted on the common pipe The units have been designed to optimize system operation,...
15 - MAINTENANCE 15.3 - Refrigerant undercharge During the unit operating life the service checks and tests must be carried out in accordance with applicable national regulations. If there is not enough refrigerant in the system, this is indicated If there are no similar criteria in local regulations, the information by gas bubbles in the moisture sight glass.
15 - MAINTENANCE 15.6 - Evacuation 15.8 - Characteristics of R-410A To evacuate the system, observe the following recommendations: Saturated temperatures (°C) based on the relative pressure (in kPa) Relative Relative Relative Connect the vacuum pump to the high (HP) and low-pressure Satur.
15 - MAINTENANCE 15.10 - Tightening torques for the main 15.12 - Compressors electrical connections The compressors do not require any specific maintenance. Nevertheless the preventive system maintenance operations Designation Value Component in the unit (N,m) prevent specific compressor problems. The following periodic Screw (PE) customer connection M8 preventive maintenance checks are strongly recommended: 14,5...
Verify the alarm status the filter. - Water circuit checks Service B - Clean the water filter. CIAT out the operations listed under Service A. - Purge the circuit with air. - Verify the correct operation of the water flow switch. Refrigerant circuit - Check the status of the thermal piping insulation.
17 - FINAL SHUTDOWN 17.1 - Shutting down Separate the units from their energy sources, allow them to cool then drain them completely. 17.2 - Recommendations for disassembly Use the original lifting equipment. Sort the components according to their material for recycling or disposal, in accordance with regulations in force. Check whether any part of the unit can be recycled for another purpose.
18 - START-UP CKECKLIST FOR UNITS (USE FOR JOB FILE) Preliminary information Job name: ......................................Location: ......................................Installing contractor: ................................... Distributor: ......................................Start-up preformed by:..................................Equipment Model: ...................Serial No..................Compressors 1.Model No................... 2. Model No................. Serial No................... Serial No.
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18 - START-UP CKECKLIST FOR UNITS (USE FOR JOB FILE) Do not start the unit if voltage imbalance is greater than 2%. Contact local power company for assistance. All incoming power voltage is within rated voltage range Check cooler water loop Water loop volume = ..............(litres) Calculated volume = ..............(litres) Proper loop volume established...
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(0,15 € / mn) Compagnie Industrielle d’Applications Thermiques Non-contractual document. With the thought of material improvement always in mind, CIAT reserves the S.A. au capital de 26 728 480 € right, without notice to proceed with any technical modification. R.C.S. Bourg-en-Bresse B 545.620.114...
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