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- Page 1 Truflow-TC Touchscreen Installation And Operating Manual _____________________________________________________________ Spring Air Systems Inc. Oakville, Ontario Phone 866-874-4505, Fax 905-338-0179 info@springairsystems.com www.springairsystems.com May 2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
How does the TruFlow – TC work? J-couple Probe Microprocessor/HMI Variable Frequency Drive Description of the HMI (Human Machine Interface) TruFlow – TC Operation Sequence of Operations (Spring Air Systems Supply Unit – SFA) Enclosure Installation Electrical Requirements Touch Screen Information Dashboard Icons... - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Page Local Service Company Contact Information Appendixes VFD Installation Manuals TruFlow – TC Start up Report Form Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
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Page 4: Introduction
When the appliances are not used and the related heat is turned down or off, the Truflow-TC automatically senses this reduction and decreases the amount of exhaust and supply to match exactly what is happening under the exhaust hood. -
Page 5: Automatic Design
How many hoods can be connected to each exhaust fan? The Truflow-TC is available for connecting up to two exhaust fans with two supply fans and, a total of 12 exhaust hoods. You could have two fans with six hoods each or one fan with twelve hoods. Maximum energy savings will be achieved with two fans and six hoods each arrangement, because the fans would operate as independent kitchens. -
Page 6: How Does The Truflow-Tc Work
1-Number of exhaust duct collars (up to 12 collars) SC–Supply control signal SV – supply variable speed drive How does the Truflow-TC Work? The Truflow-TC consists of three primary components: J-Couple. Micro Processor/HMI Variable Frequency Drives. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 7: J-Couple Probe
The last J-Couple assembly requires an EOL plug to complete the control circuit. J-couple probe in exhaust duct collar as seen from below hood. UL/ULC Listed Duct Seal Adaptor J-Couple Wire (Hood to Hood) and End of Line (EOL) plug 2. MICRO PROCESSOR/HMI Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 8: Variable Frequency Drive
The frequency that the VFD’s run at is derived from the hood temperatures as measured by the J-couples. Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Variable Frequency Drive control wiring Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 9: Description Of The Hmi (Human Machine Interface)
VFD(s). The exhaust and supply motor Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) slows or speeds up the exhaust and supply fans to maintain the required volume depending on the amount of cooking. SUPPLY FAN Exhaust TRUFLOW-TC Kitchen Hood Supply Volume Control with Variable Speed Supply Drive (VFD’s) Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... - Page 10 ° F 1 1 0 Variable Speed Drive Micro-Processor Truflow-TC System operating at 100% Truflow-TC panel with two kitchens, 5 hood collars, two exhaust VFD and supply fan Control signal only Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
- Page 11 Truflow-TC panel with two kitchens, two exhaust VFD and supply fan Control signal only Factory Wiring for RPD-TC Panel Sequence of Operation (Spring Air System supply unit- SFA) Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
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Page 12: Sequence Of Operations (Spring Air Systems Supply Unit - Sfa)
Installation and Remote Wiring Installation The Truflow-TC system can be easily retrofit into existing kitchens or supplied with new hoods. The recommended location for the RPD TC panel is in the kitchen within view of the cooking operation. The enclosure is typically surface mounted but can also be recessed into the wall with a wall flange. The VFD’s can be located in mechanical or electrical rooms, pantries or above in the ceiling space in the kitchen. -
Page 13: Touch Screen Information
Switching between SUMMER/WINTER conditions for the Supply Air fan e. Toggling between Kitchen 1 and Kitchen 2 f. FAN STATUS sub screen g. MESSAGES sub screen h. SETTINGS sub screen Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 14: I) Dashboard Icons
Touching this icon will set the exhaust and supply fans to maximum airflow setting for an adjustable span of time. Factory setting is 20 minutes. The override can be stopped by touching the icon a second time. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 15: Setting The Automatic Opening/Closing Times
Touching the Kitchens button will toggle between Kitchen 1 and Kitchen 2. The number displayed on this button is for the non-active kitchen. Active kitchen is always displayed at the top of the screen over the status bar. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 16: Ii) Fan Status Screen
Turn the disconnect on the KES unit to the OFF position. Leave the disconnect off until all lights and the display on the VFD turn off. Turn the disconnect back on. Turn the KES unit back on using the Touchscreen. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 17: Common Alarms
Call electrician for further investigation Fault insufficient voltage to run motor. of under voltage. MUA Main Under voltage Supply line feed Call electrician for further investigation Fault insufficient voltage to run motor. of under voltage. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 18: Iv) Settings Screen
Touch the white field beside Password. Type your password in the pop-up keyboard. Touch Enter key. Screen returns to Login window. Touch the UNLOCK icon. Touch the word Close to close the login box. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 19: V) Settings Icons
Touch the field with the HOUR. Enter the correct hour of day (uses 24 hour format for entry). Touch the field with the MINUTES. Enter the correct minutes. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 20: Systems Options
A pop-up screen with a number pad will appear. Enter the number of the minutes of delay so the hood will have a chance to cool down with the exhaust fan running. To adjust the SET POINT, touch button. Enter the desired temperature setting in Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 21: Temperature Node Setting Instructions
Touching the number box for MIN or MAX will open a pop-up window that will allow entering a number between 4.0 and 20.0. This will override the READ value and change the OUTPUT number. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... -
Page 22: Setting Fla Limits
MESSAGE screen.You will see the Surface Fire Suppression RESET button. Touching this button will reset and allow normal operation of the TC system. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021... - Page 23 The Project ID will be input at the factory and should be used whenever contacting Sparing Air Systems for information or alerting about any operating issues. Touching the CLOSE icon returns to the dashboard. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
- Page 24 APPENDIXES VFD Models Installation Manuals Spring Air Systems has used various VFD’s through the history of TruFlow Demand Ventilation systems. Please refer to the various VFD Installation Manuals for details for each VFD model and manufacturer as found on Spring Air Systems web site at www.springairsystems.com...
- Page 25 Check power wiring from exhaust fan variable speed drive(s) to exhaust fan disconnect(s) Check the CAT5 shielded cable from the Truflow-TC panel to the Kitchen 1 Exhaust VFD. Ensure it is shielded cable. Pinning is to T568B standard. Check the CAT5 shielded cable from the Kitchen 1 Exhaust VFD to Kitchen 2 exhaust VFD.
- Page 26 29 Enter the Motor FLA value as displayed on the motor nameplates for both exhaust and supply units on the FAN SITE DATA CHART above. 30 Repeat steps 25 to 27 for Kitchen 2. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
- Page 27 55 Record actual running Minimum Amps 56 Re-set Max Hz to value from Step 39 57 Touch Min FLA and set to 2.0 Amps lower than value in Step 53. Return to MAIN screen. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
- Page 28 OUTPUT value will also increase. This will cause the corresponding Exhaust and Supply VFD’s to speed up. 88 Turn off cooking equipment. VFDs should slow down as cooking equipment cools off. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
- Page 29 117 Touch E-MAIL box and enter e-mail address for primary contact for local company 118 Confirm that the PROJECT ID # is the same number as the File No at top of this form. 119 Close Service Contact Information screen. Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
- Page 30 You have completed the start up of the TruFlow TC system. Please record any site conditions and/or any concerns about installation or operation in space provided below. Comments: Service Technician:_____________________________________________________________ Company: ______________________________________________________________ Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
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- Page 32 UL/ULC Listed Pollution Control Systems Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Fans • • Dry Extractor Hoods Commercial Kitchen Supply Units • • Cartridge Hoods Utility Distribution Systems • • Phone: 866-874-4505, FAX: 905-338-0179 info@springairsystems.com www.springairsystems.com Spring Air Systems Truflow-TC Installation and Operating May 2021...
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