Table of Contents INFORMATION ..............................2 DELIVERY AND GENERAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ................... 3 INSTALLATION..............................4 STANDARD WIRING DIAGRAM ...........................8 OPERATION ................................9 COMMISSION & START UP..........................16 MAINTENANCE ..............................19 For Technical Support: 1-647-210-3819 Before calling technical support, please have the model and serial number of the unit ready. For Parts: For replacement parts, please call your local Bulldog Representative with the model and serial number of the unit.
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual ATTENTION IS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS: WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury.
BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual INFORMATION HANDLING Care must be taken in handling the unit and other accessories to ensure that this equipment does not sustain any damage. The protective shipping and packaging should remain on the unit until it is ready for installation. During construction, the unit must not be run and shall be sheltered from contaminants and debris such as drywall dust, wood chips, and paint that could damage the fan or block the cooling/heating coil which may result in diminished performance.
BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual DELIVERY AND GENERAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST The list below summarizes the steps required to successfully install a SideWinder unit. 1. Remove packaging and inspect the unit. Check for shipping damage or material shortage; file a freight claim and notify your sales representative if damage or found deficient.
BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual INSTALLATION The installation of BULLDOG SideWinder units and accessories must be in accordance with local codes and all regulations of all relevant governing authorities having jurisdiction. The following installation procedures are recommended by the Manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to comply with all applicable codes and regulations.
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual INSTALLATION STEPS 1. Screw discharge plate onto hanging bracket prior to mounting. Unscrew the front stop screws on the flanges of the hanging bracket while leaving the rear screws installed. Prepare to mount hanging bracket to ceiling using the 3/8”...
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual 2. Align frame (with panel & hinges assembled) to be centered upon the hanging bracket. Horizontal distance is to be a minimum of 5 5/8” between finished wall and the front edge of hanging bracket. This alignment will ensure the edge of the hinged panel is flush with the finished wall when closed.
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual PIPING CAUTION: Piping must comply with all applicable codes and regulations DO NOT bend or kink supply lines or hoses (If supplied). Supply and return ultra flex hoses (3 & 4) available from the factory are fitted with swivel joint fittings at one end to allow removal for future servicing.
BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual The BULLDOG Heat Pump does not have a reversing valve. The compressor is OFF in heating use. DO NOT use Heat Pump configuration on thermostats. Set thermostat to Gas or ELC. Figure 8 OPERATION CAUTION: To avoid fouled machinery, extensive unit clean up, and void warranty, do not operate units...
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual The unit circuit board incorporates six relay outputs with the following functions: • K1 – Auxiliary relay for cooling valve on a two-valve unit or heat valve on a dehumidification unit. • K2 – Heating Relay •...
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and 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. 2. A call on “W” for heat on the thermostat terminal strip will also cause the fan to operate on low speed.
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual COOL OPERATION 1. Monitoring of the refrigerant cycle continues during operation of the compressor. The following malfunctions will cause the compressor to shutdown: a. If the head pressure exceeds the set point of the high pressure switch, the switch will open and the control board will terminate the compressor operation within 10 seconds.
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual e. If during compressor operation the condenser leaving temperature rises above 140°F, compressor operation will be disabled. After 10 minutes an auto reset occurs and the compressor will be enabled as soon as the temperature drops below 120°F.
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual OPERATION ALGORITHM There are several control algorithms to prevent cycling and problematic operation. These are: 1. Double Call – If thermostat connections or set up is incorrect resulting in a simultaneous call for both heating and cooling, the unit will not operate. This condition can be observed on the thermostat connection LEDs.
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual SHUTDOWN OUTPUT 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 SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual COMMISSION & START UP SYSTEM FLUSHING: Proper system cleaning and flushing is an important aspect of the commissioning and start up procedure for BULLDOG units. Ensure the system has been flushed properly. This prevents fouling of the unit’s heat exchangers.
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BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual CLEAN UNIT FILTERS: Confirm that the unit filters that are being used are clean. This contributes to the proper operation of the unit by ensuring that there is adequate air flow across the coil. SAFETY NOTE: In the following part of the procedure it will be necessary to access the areas around the electrical wiring and the circuit board.
BULLDOG SideWinder – Installation, Operation, and 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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