Index Important information Disclaimer...........................3 Intended use..........................3 Where to find product information ....................3 Product description General information and application...................4 Standard configuration .......................4 Options ............................4 Code description ........................5 Product labels...........................5 Unpacking and lifting Unit delivered by standard truck ....................8 Unit delivered in a container .......................8 Lifting from above ........................10 Installation Container skid removal (if present) ..................12...
Dimensional drawings • Electrical wiring diagrams • Certificates Alfa-V VDD Alfa LU-VE offers world-wide service and support. In case of any questions or uncertainty please contact your local Alfa LU-VE representative. Contact addresses are available at alfa.luvegroup. com. AHE00053EN 2001 Alfa LU-VE is a trademark registered and owned by LU-VE Group.
Product description General information and application The Alfa-V VDD series is a wide range of heavy duty dual fan row V-type dry coolers for HVAC, refrigeration and various industrial applications such as water/glycol cooling. For industrial applications, dry coolers are suitable for closed circuit cooling of various process liq- uids in f.i.
Code description VDD SE 90 4 .1 B D 72 - AL 2.1 CU * Alfa-V dry cooler (VDD=standard Cu tube,VDD6=5/8" Cu, VDDY=5/8" SS304) Sound level/fan code (T=turbo, S=standard, L=low, Q=quiet, R=residential, E=EC fan motor) Fan diameter (80=800, 90=910, 100=1000 mm) Number of fan pairs (2 to 9) Alfa-V series II Tube rows code (A, B, C, D)
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3. Product label Model Refer to paragraph "Code description" Manufacturer Manuf. Date AIR HEX ALONTE S.R.L. - Italy 04 / 2019 Item ID Communicate these Model O.A. ********** Serial no. when ordering spare VDD***************************** parts as they identify ********************************* the unit. Item ID ************** Serial no.
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5. Fan direction Sticker indicates fan rotation direction. 6. Electrical warning Electrically powered component. Switch off power supply before any maintenance or instal- lation activity. 7. Moving parts Warning: moving parts. Switch off power supply before any mainte- nance or installation activity. 8.
• Unit shall be lifted only when empty. Alfa-V VDD dry coolers can be delivered either on standard trucks or in containers. Unit delivered by standard truck The procedure below applies to the unloading of units delivered on standard trucks.
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Fix the chain to a forklift (identified by letter A) and the hooks in the skid holes. 2-5 fan pairs unit With forklift A, support the unit weight and pull it slowly out of the container. The unit must remain on the container floor for at least 1 m.
6-9 fan pairs unit With forklift A, support the unit weight and pull it slowly out until all the lifting lugs are outside the container. The unit should remain on the con- tainer floor for at least 1 m. The space between the unit and the roof of the container is reduced.
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2 MOD 3 MOD 4 MOD 4 FANS 6 FANS 8 FANS 5 MOD 6 MOD 10 FANS 12 FANS 7 MOD 8 MOD 14 FANS 16 FANS 9 MOD 18 FANS AHE00053EN 2001 Alfa LU-VE is a trademark registered and owned by LU-VE Group. Alfa LU-VE reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.
Installation Always follow guidelines and instructions as given in the liquid coolers product manual AHE00050. Container skid removal (if present) Container skid option is selected in order to facilitate loading and unloading operations. 5 fan pair units container skids have two additional feet which can be recognized because above them there is no coil support, as shown in the picture.
Mounting dimensions Drawings showing all required mounting and liquid connection dimen- sions are available for download on alfa.luvegroup.com. Dimensional drawings Feet dimensions detail Feet dimensions are identical for all models. Avoid any lateral torque on the feet when fixing the unit. External fixing holes can be used only to fix the unit to the ground.
Vibration dampers For active and passive isolation of vibrations and reducing noise transmission, Alfa LU-VE strongly recommends the installation of vibration dampers. Installation of vibration dampers must be carried out before positioning the unit. Vibration dampers are to be positioned between the unit feet and the mounting base with the supplied M16 screw.
Installation layout guideline Ensure installation is such that the following conditions are met: • Place the unit outdoor in a such way that it can be monitored from all sides at all times. • Ensure that sufficient space is available for maintenance. •...
Platform for two to six units Number of fan pairs 2, 3 4, 5, 6 7, 8, 9 H ≥ (N-1)/2 (N-1)/1.2 d ≥ h ≤ (N-1)/2 (N-1)/1.2 N= number of units on the platform. All three conditions (H, d, h) shall be met. Contact Alfa LU-VE in case a different lay out is required. Special care should be taken in particular circumstances, such as: •...
Operation Start-up procedure The following procedure is to be respected at every system start-up. • Close the liquid-in valve and open the liquid-out valve. • Open unit vent plug and then fill the unit while venting. • When all air has been discharged from the liquid circuit, close unit vent plug. •...
Maintenance Ensure complete electrical isolation before performing any maintenance activity and always follow guidelines and instructions as given in the air cooled liquid coolers product manual AHE00050. Fan replacement • Open the connection box. Disconnect fan cabling. • Unscrew fixing bolts and remove old fan. •...
Spare parts ② ① ③ ④ ⑤ Spare parts for Alfa-V VDD ① Switch on/off ② Switchboard ③ Vibration damper ④ Protection grids (available on request) ⑤ Contact your local Alfa LU-VE representative for spare parts order and assistance. AHE00053EN 2001 Alfa LU-VE is a trademark registered and owned by LU-VE Group.
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