Thermal Edge HC201 Series User's & Technical Manual

Thermal Edge HC201 Series User's & Technical Manual

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HC201 Series
for Hazardous Locations
Rev 1.0

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  • Page 1 User & Technical Manual HC201 Series for Hazardous Locations Rev 1.0...
  • Page 2 Also, please refrain from using this proprietary information in any other manner, including in any other business, without Thermal Edge Inc.’s written approval. Thermal Edge Inc. reserves the right to revise and otherwise modify the Manual to reflect changes in the requirements, standards, and operating recommendations. The Manual is the sole property of Thermal Edge Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Inspecting the Equipment Unpacking the Air Conditioner Moving the Air Conditioner Unit Label Operation Preliminary Testing Mounting the Air Conditioner Unit Specifications Options System Faults Digital Temperature Controller Programming Preventative Maintenance Field Serviceable Parts Safety Information Troubleshooting Guide Physical Dimensions Electrical Schematic...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Thank you for your purchase of the Thermal Edge Special Purpose Air Conditioner. Our air conditioning equipment is carefully designed to cool and dehumidify the air in electronic component enclosures. Thermal Edge has designed air conditioners for all types of electronic equipment enclosures providing capacity from 1,000 to 20,000 BTUH.
  • Page 5: Moving The Air Conditioner

    Moving the Air Conditioners Read this section completely before running or installing your Thermal Edge air conditioning equipment. Note: You will need to perform a Preliminary Test before mounting the air conditioner. Refer to the Preliminary Test section in this manual for instructions on how to run this test. You will also need to prepare the enclosure that is to be cooled for mounting in accordance with this manual and the template supplied.
  • Page 6: Operation

    In the event of excess water vapor where the enclosure door has been left open there is an overflow hole on the bottom of every unit. Please contact Thermal Edge Inc. if you encounter excess water coming from your air conditioner.
  • Page 7 WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT REPLACE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS; AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - COUPER LE COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DESIGNE NON DANGEREUX AVANT DE REPLACER LES COMPOSANTS ÉLECTRIQUES.
  • Page 8: Preliminary Testing

    Preliminary Testing Before mounting the air conditioner to the enclosure, test for proper operation. Follow the steps below prior to installation. WARNINGS The air conditioner must sit upright for 24 hours to assure the compressor oil has drained down to the compressor.
  • Page 9: Mounting The Air Conditioner

    Unit Specifications section of this manual. Carefully secure the wires in an isolated wire way or a flexible conduit. In all circumstances, Thermal Edge recommends the installation and use of a dedicated explosion proof disconnect switch on the outside of the enclosure to permit the unit's power to be disconnected separately from the enclosure's electrical devices.
  • Page 10: Unit Specifications

    Unit Specifications The following table provides electrical and refrigeration specifications for the HC201 Series Air Conditioners. HC201 Series Nominal Capacity Rating: 20,000 BTUH Standard Ambient Temperature Range (T ): -4°F - 131°F (-20°C - 55°C) Operating Inrush Loading SCCR Recommended...
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  • Page 12: Options

    Options The HC201 Series Air Conditioners may be ordered with the following options. Review the list below for the specifications and functions of the option(s) that apply to your unit. Built-in Heater This unit is configurable to include a Built-in Heater to increase the temperature of your enclosure in lower temperature conditions.
  • Page 13 Refer to Advanced Digital Temperature Controller Programming section on page 8 for details on changing these parameters. Celsius Programming Celsius Programming option allows the user to control the Thermal Edge Air Conditioner in SI units. This feature can be programmed into the digital temperature controller at time of manufacturing. External Heat Output This option allows you to add an external heater to be located anywhere in your enclosure.
  • Page 14 When having our Programmable Digital Controller on the face of our Air Conditioner does not fit your application, Thermal Edge offers the OD Package (i.e. Outdoor Option). This option moves the controller into your enclosure using a 10’ cable along with a universal, 16 gauge powder coated steel mounting bracket.
  • Page 15: System Faults

    System Faults If any of the critical control parameters exceed limits, the compressor is turned off and an alarm condition is indicated on the front panel. There are three main conditions that can shut the AC compressor down:  The condenser high temperature alarm ...
  • Page 16 HOW TO ACCESS HIDDEN MENU 1…….. Enter the Programming mode by pressing the SET + DOWN arrow keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. The “F” LED starts blinking. Select the required parameter by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow key. Press the SET key to display its value.
  • Page 17 Menu Factory Operating Function Operation Parameter Unit Location Default Range Heater or Dry Contact Auxiliary Hidden 1 - 45 °F Differential Menu 2 Hysteresis Maximum Alerts with “HA” when Hidden Temperature maximum temperature has 45 - 302 °F Menu 2 Alarm been exceeded Minimum...
  • Page 18: Preventative Maintenance

    Loss of Refrigerant Thermal Edge air conditioners are meticulously leak and run tested after assembly. If a leak in the system should develop due to shipping damage or mechanical vibration, the leak must be detected, repaired and the refrigerant charge restored to the system by a qualified refrigeration professional.
  • Page 19: Field Serviceable Parts

    Conditioner has been tested by UL to meet the safety requirements of the UL484 specification. When working with the Thermal Edge Air Conditioner always makes sure shroud is installed. Verify proper voltage is applied to unit as specified in the UL label of the Air Conditioner. In the event of a field service repair, power down unit using the power on/off switch and disconnect power from unit.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide The following guide provides a flow chart to identify a problem, determine the root cause and identify the action needed to correct an issue. Verify input power meets voltage Unit Will Not Run Is Unit Verify Power On/Off requirements as Connected? Switch is on position...
  • Page 21 Measure Temperature at Evaporator Is evaporator Is Compressor Unit Not Cooling & Verify Heat Load Requirements. Is Fan on? unit capacity adequate for internal head load? Possible low refrigerant. Check for faulty evaporator fan Check Setpoint. Is Is snowflake Is there voltage to Setpoint LED lit on compressor? Use...
  • Page 22 Single or Potential bad P1 / P2 Flashing Error Multiple connection. Check combination Codes Codes? green connector flashing? behind controller. Refer to Alarm Signals in Digital Temperature Controller Check Low Pressure Programming Section Switch Connections and Verify Pressure switch is closed. Use meter.
  • Page 23: Physical Dimensions

    Ensure air tight Is Air Conditioner sealed seal between air against enclosure Water overflow / Check drain, is it conditioner and properly, tightly sealed excessive plugged? enclosure. Make and door closed? sure door is closed. Clean condensate pan and drain; add 1 tbsp bleach to Contact Customer Service upper pan monthly to kill mold...
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  • Page 25: Electrical Schematic

    Electrical Schematics System Schematic Digital Controller Schematic 1751 Hurd Drive ● Irving, Texas 75038 ● (972) 580 -0200 ● (888) 580-0202 ● Fax (972) 580-0277 URL: www.thermal-edge.com ● Email: support@thermal-edge.com SP-ENG-211-HL0-11 Rev 1.0 25 | P a g e...
  • Page 26: Warranty Information

    Thermal Edge representative. Our applications engineers will gladly assist in the selection of the proper product provided all required details of the application are furnished. Thermal Edge assumes no liability beyond the repair or replacement of its own product. This Warranty does not cover: ...
  • Page 27: Return Material Authorization (Rma) Procedure

    Customer will pay all freight charges. Out of Warranty Repair If your Thermal Edge air conditioner is out of warranty and requires repair, simply call Thermal Edge Customer Service at (888)-580-0202 for an RMA number. Customer Service will help you determine what repairs or parts are needed and, if possible, an estimate of the cost.
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