Frick RTF 201 Manual

Rooftop freezer systems

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Rooftop Freezer Systems

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS RIGGING, ASSEMBLY, START-UP,

AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. READ THOROUGHLY

BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH,

DAMAGE TO THE UNIT, OR IMPROPER OPERATION.

Please check www.johnsoncontrols.com/frick for the latest version of this publication.

Form 200.108-IOM (FEB 2018)

INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE

File:

Replaces:

Dist:

RTF

SERVICE MANUAL - Section 200

200.108-IOM (MAY 2015)

1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 4, 4b, 4c

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Page 1 THIS MANUAL CONTAINS RIGGING, ASSEMBLY, START-UP, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, DAMAGE TO THE UNIT, OR IMPROPER OPERATION. Please check www.johnsoncontrols.com/frick for the latest version of this publication.
Page 2 While Johnson Controls-Frick makes no commitment to update or provide current information automatically to the manual owner, that information, if applicable, can be obtained by contacting the nearest Frick Factor or the nearest Frick Sales ofﬁ ce.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
This manual, in combination with the applicable cooling coil data, unit G&A drawing, unit electrical drawing, roof curb drawing, and, discharge plenum drawing, provides the information necessary to safely install and start up a Frick RTF unit. Due to the possibility of customization associated with the RTF product line, there may be areas beyond the scope of this manual.
Page 4: General Information Receiving And Installation
A copy of the damage claim should also be sent UL 1995. to the JCI-Frick Service and Warranty department. Shortage claims should be sent directly to the JCI-Frick sales CAUTION representative and the JCI-Frick factory sales department A number of additional safety issues are discussed For either claim, please include the RTF unit model number, throughout the manual.
Page 5: Preinstallation Requirements Training & Safety Considerations
All Frick RTF units must be located for accessibility on the erations into account, it is clear that safety should always roof and air ﬂ ow in and out of the cold space. The Frick RTF be the top priority.
Page 6: Electrical Power
INSTALLATION REFRIGERATION CAUTION Johnson Controls – Frick will equip the RTF unit with a cooling All Frick RTF units require strongly supported and prop- coil based on a speciﬁ ed refrigerant and a speciﬁ ed type of erly anchored ﬁ eld piping. NO ﬁ eld piping is to be sup- liquid feed.
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION Page 7 SUPPORT STRUCTURE INFORMATION INSTALLATION The Frick rooftop freezer (RTF) unit will consist of the INSTALLATION SAFETY GUIDELINES penthouse enclosure assembly and possibly a roof curb for mounting. These components must be anchored to a suit- Rooftop unit installation, operation, and maintenance involves able support structure such as building structural steel, roof operating at high speed and high voltage.
Page 8: Rtf Supported By Roof Curb
200.108-IOM (FEB 2018) RTF ROOFTOP FREEZER SYSTEMS Page 8 INSTALLATION RTF SUPPORTED BY ROOF CURB Figure 3 - RTF Supported by Roof Curb JCI-FRICK SUGGESTED ROOF TO CURB FINISH RTF SUPPORT LAYOUT DIMENSIONS Model 89.5 97.5 89.5 97.5 93.5 101.5 89.5...
Page 9: Roof Curb
If you are not setting the RTF on a roof curb, proceed Unless speciﬁ cally indicated on the project drawings, the roof to page 10 for instruction on rigging and lifting the curbs supplied by JCI-Frick for use with the Rooftop Freezer RTF unit. unit will be provided fully assembled.
Page 10 200.108-IOM (FEB 2018) RTF ROOFTOP FREEZER SYSTEMS Page 10 INSTALLATION There are a number of items that may be shipped loose inside Lift the air unit only in an upright position. Never lift or move the RTF unit. These items should be identiﬁ ed and inspected a unit on its side or upside-down.
Page 11 RTF ROOFTOP FREEZER SYSTEMS 200.108-IOM (FEB 2018) INSTALLATION Page 11 2. As the RTF unit is being positioned overhead, it may be 4. Caulking or insulating sealant should be used to ﬁ nish the beneﬁ cial to spray the neoprene gasket with a light mist of exterior joint between the RTF enclosure and the roof curb water.
Page 12: Discharge Air Plenum
Mount the plenum using components will be shipped separately from the Frick RTF support rods as indicated on the Frick RTF plenum drawing. Unit. See Figure 15 for example. Note that each plenum hanger rod...
Page 13: Electrical
200.108-IOM (FEB 2018) INSTALLATION Page 13 ELECTRICAL FIELD CONNECT The Frick RTF unit may be provided with a variety of factory 120VAC/60 Hz/1Ø #12 AWG THHN STRANDED Cu power wiring options. See Figure 16 for example. • Fan motors are not factory wired •...
Page 14 200.108-IOM (FEB 2018) RTF ROOFTOP FREEZER SYSTEMS Page 14 INSTALLATION Figure 18 - Recommended Power Wiring Involving ATL Starters Figure 19 - Recommended Power Wiring Involving a VFD...
Page 15: Refrigeration
When the Frick RTF unit is provided with hot gas drain pan RTF units are designed for freezer applications and may be heat, the pan coils are not factory piped to the evaporator installed in climates that have low outdoor temperatures refrigeration piping.
Page 16: Operation Start-Up
200.108-IOM (FEB 2018) RTF ROOFTOP FREEZER SYSTEMS Page 16 OPERATION WARNING OPERATION START-UP Do not allow the access door heat tape to be energized unless the freezer / cooler refrigeration is operating. Before Start-Up Allowing the heat tape to be energized without cooling Do not start the unit until the following inspections verify inside the RTF unit may allow the heat tape to overheat operational readiness.
Page 17: Maintenance
RTF ROOFTOP FREEZER SYSTEMS 200.108-IOM (FEB 2018) MAINTENANCE Page 17 The Frick RTF unit is supplied with a motor service rail MAINTENANCE (See Figure 21) to facilitate safe fan and motor removal and installation. Secure the fan assembly using the overhead Periodic maintenance will prolong the life of the unit and service rail prior to removing any mounting hardware.
Page 18 200.108-IOM (FEB 2018) RTF ROOFTOP FREEZER SYSTEMS Page 18 INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE...
Page 19 RTF ROOFTOP FREEZER SYSTEMS 200.108-IOM (FEB 2018) INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE Page 19...
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