BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual INFORMATION Handling Care must be taken in handling the floor mount unit and other accessories to ensure that this equipment does not sustain any damage. It is recommended that the floor mount unit(s) be transported individually on a two-wheel cart where size permits.
Vertical SpaceKeeper – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual INSTALLATION The installation of all vertical units and components and accessories must be in accordance with local codes and all regulations of all governing authorities having jurisdiction. The manufacturer recommends the following installation procedures. It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to comply with all applicable codes and regulations.
Vertical SpaceKeeper – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual LOCATION 1. Determine floor mount location with clearances as shown in Table 1 on page 3. 2. Locate the unit in an indoor area. The ambient temperature surrounding the unit must not be less than 45°F (7C°).
Vertical SpaceKeeper – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual NOTE: Insulation of the water piping loop is not required except where piping runs through unheated areas or areas on the exterior of the building. The normal loop operating temperature range is 85°F (29°C) to 120°F (49°C). Wiring 1.
BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual UNIT OPERATION CAUTION: To avoid fouled machinery, extensive unit clean up, and void warranty, do not operate units without air filters in place, and do not operate units during the construction process. The BULLDOG Heat Pump provides year round cooling and heating.
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BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual Cooling Operation: Each heat pump has a water cooled refrigeration circuit that operates only during the cooling mode. To enable cooling operation, MCO thermostats must be set to “Cool” mode. The ACO thermostats should be set to “Auto”...
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BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual Recommendations: 1. Set the thermostat fan to ON for continuous fan operation while your suite is occupied. This will help to ensure that the temperature is uniform throughout the suite. 2. In order to provide space conditioning while you are away, keep the thermostat system switch in the appropriate heat or cool mode.
BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual OPERATION (Detailed) CAUTION: To avoid fouled machinery, extensive unit clean up, and to maintain warranty, do not operate units without air filters in place, and do not operate units during the construction process. The BULLDOG Heat Pump provides year round cooling and heating as controlled by the unit thermostat.
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BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual The unit circuit board incorporates six relay outputs with the following uses: K1 – Auxiliary relay for cooling valve on a two valve unit or heat valve on a dehumidification unit. ...
BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual FAN OPERATION 1. A call on “G” for fan on the thermostat terminal strip will cause the fan to operate continuously on low fan speed through K5 on multi speed units. 2. A call on “W” for heat on the thermostat terminal strip will also cause the fan to operate on low speed.
BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual up. If the switch does not close within the 5 minute ignore period, the compressor will immediately be turned off. Low pressure switch opens at 60 ± 3 psi and closes at 90 ± 3 psi.
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BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual shutdown within 24 hours will put the refrigeration system into a full and hard lockout, requiring a power down to reset. If two or less switch open shutdowns occur within a 24 hour period, they will be erased from memory and will not contribute to a future hard lockout.
BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual put into operation. If a cooling call is in place, it must be disengaged before the cause of the last alarm shutdown can be identified. OPERATION ALGORITHM There are several control algorithms to prevent cycling and problematic operation. These are: 1.
BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual The CGC board has an optional input terminal strip that allows for two types of remote shutdown. These are a) compressor shutdown and b) unit shutdown. The advantage of these inputs is that many units can be connected in parallel and when powered by an independent 24V AC signal, one or both of these actions can be implemented.
BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual COMMISION & START UP System Flushing: Proper system cleaning and flushing is an important aspect of the commissioning and start up procedure for the units. Ensure the system has been flushed properly. This prevents fouling of the unit’s heat exchangers.
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BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual Air Balancing: Air balancing of the system should be performed while the unit’s fan is operating at high- speed. In order to ensure the fan is operating at high-speed, the unit must be placed into cool mode.
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BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual All 3 phase compressors have phase rotation monitors (Emerson Comfort Alert modules). If the rotation is reversed on a call for cooling, the phase monitor will trip a phase rotation alarm. If the rotation is wrong, interchange two of the 3 wires at the power entering point. ...
BULLDOG SpaceKeeper Vertical – Installation Operation Maintenance Manual MAINTENANCE WARNING: To prevent injury or death due to electrical shock or contact with moving parts, disable the unit using the disconnect before servicing. Inspect Filters: Establish a regular maintenance schedule. Clean filters frequently and replace as required. A vacuum can be used to clean filters as well as the surface of coil components.
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