Seeley Convair CTA250 Installation & Operation Manual

Seeley Convair CTA250 Installation & Operation Manual

Evaporative cooler

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
CTA250 and CTA500 Evaporative Cooler
Original English Instructions

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL CTA250 and CTA500 Evaporative Cooler Original English Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read And Save These Instructions For Future Reference. Warnings Employer And Employee Responsibilities Installer And Maintenance Contractors - Risk Assessment Some Points To Consider Other Important Requirements QUICK GUIDE INSTALLATION Cooler Location Access For Servicing And Maintenance Removing The Venturi Removing The Transition New Installations...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • Never force parts to fit because all parts are designed to fit together easily without undue force. Seeley International provides the following information as a • Never drill holes in the pan (Reservoir) of the cooler. guide to contractors and employees to assist in minimising risk •...
  • Page 4: Quick Guide

    QUICK GUIDE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 SAFETY COOLER LOCATION REMOVE VENTURI Read & understand the safety section. Check cooler location. Consider Press the clip or remove the screws on regulations. Discuss with customer. both sides of the venturi to release. Page 1 Page 4 Page 4...
  • Page 5 QUICK GUIDE cont. Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 REMOVE TRANSITION PREPARE AND MOUNT ROOF FIT THE ROOF JACK ADAPTOR JACK (OPTIONAL) Press the clips inwards to release the transition from the pan (reservoir). Position, level and secure the roof jack. For existing/replacement installations Flash the roof jack to prevent water with roof jack.
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION COOLER LOCATION Check proposed cooler location to ensure it is structurally capable of supporting the weight of the cooler. If the roof is COOLER 3.5' 1.0m structurally inadequate, provide an alternate load bearing structure. The ideal location for the cooler is in a central position on the roof (away from sleeping areas and where people spend most REAR of their time) so that the ductwork runs are of approximately the...
  • Page 7: Removing The Transition

    INSTALLATION Lift the venturi and fan assembly out of the cooler, taking care of The roof jack may now be flashed to the roof. Make sure there the motor lead. is no chance of water entering the roof space. The venturi fan assembly, pump and electrical enclosure can SECURING THE ROOF JACK AND TRANSITION be placed on to the ground until the rest of the cooler has been installed on the roof jack.
  • Page 8: Existing/Replacement Installations

    FIX SCREW ROOFING STRUCTURE FOOT ORIENTATION TO SUIT MOUNTING ON AN ANGLED ROOF ILL2850-A Note: In locations in high winds or where leg supports are ILL3403-A required, Seeley International provides a kit. Contact your nearest Seeley supplier for more details. ILL3403-A...
  • Page 9: Fitting The Optional Weatherseal

    INSTALLATION LOWER EVAPORATIVE COOLER ONTO THE TRANSITION STEP 3 CONVEYING THE COOLER TO THE ROOF LOWER THE COOLER Caution! Do not take risks when raising the cooler to the roof ONTO THE TRANSITION for installation. Use safety equipment, appropriate procedures and always have assistance.
  • Page 10: Mounting The Cooler

    INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE COOLER Once the cooler is on the roof, carefully lift the assembly onto the transition and into place. The assembly will only fit onto the transition in one orientation. Refer to the engraved details moulded into the transition. ILL2846-A Ensure the cables are passed through the electrical enclosure mounting area in the pan (reservoir).
  • Page 11: Water Requirements

    The venturi securing screws (x2) do not need to be re-fitted. CLIP IN PAN (RESERVOIR) ILL1061-C FITTING THE PURGE PUMP (OPTIONAL) Important - Use only Seeley recommended purge pumps purchased from your local HVAC supplier ILL2838-A • DIAL 115V Power Clean (1540 & 1541) WATER REQUIREMENTS •...
  • Page 12: Installing The Float Valve

    INSTALLATION Plug the purge pump into the adapter and place the cover over INSTALLING THE FLOAT VALVE the exposed socket. Assemble the float valve to the cooler as shown. Ensure all washers and (O-rings are in place. No thread tape is required.
  • Page 13: Bleed Funnel

    2 SPEED SINGLE PHASE 115V 60 Hz A system wiring diagram is provided below *Wall control not provided by Seeley International. Wiring may change depending on the type/brand of controller used. LINE VOLTAGE WIRED TO WALL CONTROL...
  • Page 14: Din Rail Setup

    INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING THE COOLER DIN RAIL SETUP REFITTING THE PAD FRAMES Refit the pad frames by locating the bottom edge in the pan The cooler utilizes a DIN rail for the electrical connection. The (reservoir) groove, then push the top into the lid. motor and pump will be installed on the DIN rail from the factory and will not need to be touched.
  • Page 15: Commissioning Completion Checklist

    COMMISSIONING THE COOLER CUSTOMER HANDOVER COMMISSIONING COMPLETION CHECKLIST □ Principles of Ducted Evaporative Cooling explained. □ How far the windows need to be opened. COOLER □ How to turn the cooler on. □ How to operate the controller. □ SECURE - The cooler is secure and level on the roof jack using all fixings supplied.
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Cause Action Inadequate cooling Under-sized cooler. Replace with larger cooler. Under-sized ductwork. Carry out cooling load design to determine correct size unit, ducting and outlets required. Clogged or dirty cooling pads. Clean or replace pads. Dry pads or lack of water while cooler is Check water distribution system for possible operating.
  • Page 17: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW ILL2840-A Part ID Description CTA250 CTA500 Motor 872247RP 116818 Venturi 113085 113085 560922 560922 4 & 5 Electrical enclosure 959918RP 111254 Pump 097091 097091 Float Valve 104973 104973 Bleed Funnel Assy 103259 103259 Bush for Bleed Funnel 935409 935409 Chillcel Pad 114590P65...
  • Page 18: User Safety

    READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING YOUR COOLER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. At Seeley International, we manufacture evaporative coolers WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF from the highest quality materials, and we have designed the product to provide many years of economical, trouble-free FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO cooling.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Working at heights requires additional safety precautions. Note! It is important that only new Seeley International factory Required clearances around the cooler for maintenance and authorised replacement parts be used in this cooler. Failure to servicing are shown below.
  • Page 20: Residential Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COOLERS (EVERY 2 YEARS) Maintenance Schedule servicing should be performed before the summer season. We require that the following components and the operation thereof, be serviced every 2 years for residential purposes. COMPONENT CHECKS Service Year Service Item Action...
  • Page 21 MAINTENANCE GENERAL INSTALLATION CHECKS Service Year Action Check electrical connections, isolation switches etc. Check water supply, isolation valves etc. Check duct, roof penetrations, support frames etc. GENERAL OPERATION CHECKS Service Year Action Ensure no water leaks (internal/external) Check water level set point Check water fill time Check water distribution accross pads Check weatherseal operation...
  • Page 22: Additional Requirements For Coolers With Bleed System

    MAINTENANCE RESIDENTIAL SERVICE RECORD ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COOLERS WITH BLEED SYSTEM (EVERY YEAR, BEFORE & AFTER SEASON): Seasonal Maintenance services must be performed for coolers with a bleed system at a minimum before and after the summer season: PRE-SEASON Service Year Action Chillcel Pads - Clean or replace (if required).
  • Page 23: Commercial / Industrial Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COOLERS (EVERY 3 MONTHS OR TWICE PER YEAR) Maintenance Schedule servicing should be performed before and after the summer season. We require that the following components and the operation thereof, be serviced a minimum of twice a year for commercial/industrial purpose. For installations with high operation hours (coolers operating more than 800hrs per 3 months) or where regional regulations dictate, additional 3 monthly maintenance of these components is required for the period the cooler is being used throughout the year.
  • Page 24: Additional Requirements For High Operation Hours

    MAINTENANCE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONT. Service Year / Quarter COMPONENT CHECKS Service Item Action Check / Adjust Replace (if required) Fan Grub Screw (LCQI/TBQI/LCSI/TBSI Check / Adjust models) Check / Adjust Electronics Box & Cables Replace (if required) Check condition and correct General Product Condition fitting of all components.
  • Page 25: Commercial Service Record

    MAINTENANCE COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CONT. COMMERCIAL SERVICE RECORD Service No. Service Date Service Technician Service Company Year 1 (1st) ..................................Year 1 (2nd) ..................................Year 1 (3rd) ..................................Year 1 (4th) ..................................
  • Page 26: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 28 1002 S 56TH AVENUE, SUITE # 101 PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85043, USA It is the policy of Seeley International to introduce continuous product improvement. Accordingly, specifications are subject to change without notice. Please consult with your dealer to confirm the specifications of the model selected.

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