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No. 296033 • rev. 2.2 • 08.01.2007

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  • Page 1 Escalade Service manual No. 296033 • rev. 2.2 • 08.01.2007...
  • Page 2 Der tages forbehold for trykfejl og ændringer Dantherm can accept no responsibility for possible errors and changes Irrtümer und Änderungen vorbehalten Dantherm n’assume aucune responsabilité pour erreurs et modifications éventuelles...
  • Page 3 Overview Introduction This is the service manual for the Dantherm Air Handling Escalade unit. The table of content below gives you an overview of the main sections. Please see the complete table of content for further information about the sections.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Spare parts list How to replace the filter How to replace the internal fan How to replace the internal fan, 24 V DC for Escalade 5.8/8.7 How to replace the external fan How to replace the control board How to replace the heater element...
  • Page 5 Technical data Dimensions Connections on the PCB Resistance of temperature sensors Wiring diagram, Escalade 5.8/8.7: 1 × 230 V, 50 Hz Wiring diagram, Escalade 8.7: 3 × 400 V/50 Hz Wiring diagram, Escalade 8.7: 3 × 400 V/50 Hz Index...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Copying of this service manual, or part of it, is forbidden without prior written permission from Dantherm Air Handling A/S. Dantherm Air Handling A/S reserves the right to make changes and improvements to Reservations the product and the service manual at any time without prior notice or obligation.
  • Page 7 General information, continued EC-Declaration of Dantherm Air Handling A/S, Marienlystvej 65, DK-7800 Skive hereby declare that the Conformity units mentioned below: 360004 Escalade 14.1 kW 3×400V, 50 Hz are in conformity with the following directives: 98/37/EEC Directive on the safety of machines...

  • Page 8: Definitions

    Definitions Introduction This section gives you a definition of some of the technical words and terms used in this manual. List Here you have the list of words and terms with the matching definition: Term Definition Return air (T Internal air entering the ACU from the electronic equipment Ambient air (T External air entering the ACU...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    Product description Overview Introduction This section will give you a description of the Escalade and its functionality. Content This section covers the following topics: Topic See page General description next page Description of parts Description of the control board Functional description Set points Control strategy Test facility...

  • Page 10: General Description

    General description Introduction This section gives you a description of the unit as a whole. The following section describes the different parts in details. Usage of Escalade The Escalade is designed to control the internal temperature of a universal shelter or room with respect to climate, moist and airborne.
  • Page 11 Internal fan Compressor Filter External condenser fan Damper motor The shown internal fan on the above drawing is the one in Escalade 11.3/14.1. There are two variants for the Escalade 5.8/8.7. See details in the “Spare parts list”, page 41.

  • Page 12: Description Of Parts

    Description of parts Introduction This section will give you a more detailed description of the parts of the Escalade. The parts that will be described are: • Temperature sensors • External condenser fan • Filter • Heater • Damper • 25 poled SUB-D connection •...
  • Page 13 Description of parts, continued Internal fan The internal fan draws return air from the shelter into the Escalade, to: • Circulate the internal air, when the return temperature is not too high (recycle) • Draw out the return air and push it through the air condition system to cool the air (active cooling) •...
  • Page 14 Description of parts, continued 25 poled SUB-D, The 25 poled SUB-D connection gives you the possibility of connecting additional connections external equipment. (see table below) Furthermore you have the same functionality as the RS485 communication port, for details about this, see section “Description of the control board”, page 15. Warning! A male Sub-D 25 connector with a connection between 5 and 12 is mounted on the female Sub-D 25 connector.

  • Page 15: Description Of The Control Board

    • Condenser fan • Internal fan Versions DanCon is available in the following versions: DanCon Escalade Voltage supply Damper Escalade 5.8-8.7 and 14.1 Escalade 5.8-8.7 and 14.1 ÷ Escalade 5.8/8.7 and 14.1 ÷ Escalade 11.3 Escalade 11.3/14.1 Escalade 11.3/14.1 Illustration...
  • Page 16 Description of the control board, continued Part/function, Part Function continued Dials These dials give you the possibility of changing the heater and/or the cooling set points, see more in the section “Set points”, page 20 and in the “User’s guide”, page 32 RS485 These ports (RJ11 jacks) give you the possibility of connecting communication...

  • Page 17: Functional Description

    Functional description Introduction Escalade operates with 2 systems and in 6 different modes. The 2 systems, which are described in the following, are: • Air conditioning system • Heating system The 6 modes, which are described in the following, are: •...
  • Page 18 Functional description, continued Free cooling In free cooling mode the damper, the internal fan and the external fans will operate to provide exactly the fresh air amount needed to keep a constant temperature in the shelter/room (5 degrees below the cooling set point). Free cooling is in operation between 19 °C and the preset 27 °C* in the room.
  • Page 19 Functional description, continued Emergency Emergency cooling will occur when cooling there is either compressor fault or loss of AC power. Since active cooling is not possible, the internal fan and the damper will attempt to provide fresh air cooling to keep the return temperature 5 degrees below set point even when it is not possible because of high ambient...

  • Page 20: Set Points

    Heater 5 °C 0 °C to15 °C Active cooling 27 °C 20 °C to 40 °C Filter guard, Escalade 5.8, G4 filter 20-200 Filter guard, Escalade 8.7, G4 filter 20-200 Filter guard, Escalade 11.3, G4 filter 50-200 Filter guard, Escalade 14.1, G4 filter...

  • Page 21: Control Strategy

    Control strategy Introduction The control strategy ensures the best mode of operation at all times. Measurements of ambient, supply, return and condensing temperatures decides the specific settings for fans, damper, heater and compressor. The control board contains a programmable CPU with adjustable settings according to the exact requirements.

  • Page 22: Test Facility

    30 seconds after the test is done to indicate some fault were detected. 4 test programs There are 4 different test programs dependent on the Escalade version: • Escalade 5.8/8.7/14.1– AC and DC versions with damper • Escalade 5.8/8.7/14.1- AC versions without damper •...
  • Page 23 Test facility, continued Test Escalade 5.8/8.7/14.1- AC versions without damper: Stopped Stopped Stopped Jingle 30 sec. Idle Stopped Stopped Normal 35 sec. Medium Idle Running Normal 40 sec. High Medium Running Normal 35 sec. Idle High Running Normal 30 sec.

  • Page 24: Get Ready For Use

    Get ready for use Overview Content This section covers the following topics: Topic See page Unwrapping and mounting Transport of unit mounted on shelter Installation and starting...

  • Page 25: Unwrapping And Mounting

    All dimensions on the drawings are measured in millimeters. Step Action Decide which version of Escalade you have: Escalade 5.8/8.7 Escalade 11.3/14.1 Proceed with step 2 Proceed with step 3 Make the slots in the wall for the air in- and outlet according to this...
  • Page 26 Unwrapping and mounting, continued Making the slots, Step Action continued Make the slots in the wall for the air in- and outlet according to this illustration: Continued overleaf...
  • Page 27 Unwrapping and mounting, continued Mounting of the The louvers should be mounted as illustrated here (The gasket must close the gab louvers between the wall and the unit completely. Use weatherproof sealing if needed): Air guides on Wall internal side Gasket Escalade Slot for...

  • Page 28: Transport Of Unit Mounted On Shelter

    Transport of unit mounted on shelter Important notice, If the Escalade is transported after it has been mounted on the shelter wall it is of transportation crucial importance that the Escalade is supported underneath. If the Escalade is not supported it will suffer damage. The Escalade could be supported as showed on the following drawings.

  • Page 29: Installation And Starting

    Installation and starting Introduction This section will guide you through the installation and the starting of the Escalade. Before you start Make sure you have the following available before you start the installation: • Tools for wire connections AC and the DC Both the AC and the DC power supply power supply should be protected by a circuit breaker to...
  • Page 30 Installation and starting, continued Connections, This drawing illustrates the connections regarding Escalade 5.8/8.7: Escalade 5.8/8.7 This drawing illustrates the connections regarding Escalade 11.3/14.1: Connections, Escalade 11.3/14.1 Continued overleaf...
  • Page 31 Installation and starting, continued Procedure It is very important that the mains AC supply phases are connected correctly! Follow these steps to install the unit: Step Action Connect the DC supply according to the drawing on page 30 Connect the AC supply according to the drawing on page 30 Turn on the power and the unit will start a self-test, and then start performing according to the control strategy Put your hand in the front of the condenser when the compressor starts.

  • Page 32: User's Guide

    User’s guide Overview Introduction This section only describes how to activate/use the different functions. Under each of the functions below, you will find relevant references if further information is needed. Illustration This drawing illustrates the control board: Test Occupied Dials for heating/cooling set points You can test all functions in the Escalade by pushing a sharp object against the test Test button (see above illustration).

  • Page 33: Service Guide

    All requests for information, service or parts should include serial number. Product model and serial numbers are available from the nameplate, which is located on the outside of the unit. Dantherm model number: • Escalade, 5.8 kW 360001 • Escalade, 8.7 kW 360002 •...

  • Page 34: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive maintenance Introduction The unit contains moving mechanical parts. Also the units are often placed in rough environments, with high temperatures, humidity and dirt. To keep the air conditioner fit to meet the specifications, preventive maintenance has to be carried out. The units need preventive maintenance with specific intervals to avoid breakdown or inefficient operation and to maximize the lifetime.
  • Page 35 Preventive maintenance, continued Recommended The recommended approach when performing a preventive maintenance visit is: approach Step Action Make sure that the power to the unit is safely switched of Clean the unit carefully: • Air ducts • Fans • Filter •...

  • Page 36: Accessories

    This section will give you an overview of the available accessories for Escalade. You will find a list of accessories as well as a short description including part number for ordering. Additional information is available on each accessory, please contact Dantherm Air Handling A/S. List...
  • Page 37 Accessories, continued List, continued Accessory Illustration Description Part No. Hot spot This is an extra temperature 016363 sensor sensor to be placed in the critical spot of the shelter. The operation of the climate unit will then be controlled in accordance with the highest value of either the return air or hot spot sensor Same as the above, inclusive...
  • Page 38 Accessories, continued List, continued Accessory Illustration Description Part No. Humidity Hygrostat with adjustable setting 016361 controller of the maximum allowed % RH to override the free cooling and close the damper. The closed loop operation will then gradually lower the relative humidity Interconnection Interconnection cable, 10 m, with...
  • Page 39 Illustration Description Part No. DanView The DanView is a display unit for 012958 monitoring relevant parameters in connection with the Dantherm Air Handling standard shelter cooling units Electrical Escalade units are as standard 016244 heating equipped with a 2.0 kW heating section, but can be upgraded with extra one or two times 2.0 kW to...

  • Page 40: Spare Parts

    How to replace the filter How to replace the internal fan How to replace the internal fan, 24 V DC for Escalade 5.8/8.7 How to replace the external fan How to replace the control board How to replace the heater element...

  • Page 41: Spare Parts List

    Spare parts list List Here you have the complete list of spare parts with part numbers to use when ordering replacement spare parts. Where only one number is stated, this number goes for all three versions of Escalade. Escalade Escalade Escalade Escalade Spare part...

  • Page 42: How To Replace The Filter

    When to replace The filter only needs to be replaced when it is faulty, very filthy or as a part of the preventive maintenance. Dantherm Air Handling A/S recommends a replacement of the filter in a maximum interval of 6 months.
  • Page 43 How to replace the filter, continued Procedure Follow these steps to replace the filter: Step Action Switch of all the power to the unit Unscrew the 2 torx 25 screws that hold the top front cover in place, and remove it Pull the old filter backwards and out Mount a new filter using the guides and make sure to push it completely in.

  • Page 44: How To Replace The Internal Fan

    Make sure you have the following tools available before you start: • Torx 25 screw driver • A 6 mm Umbracho key for Escalade 5.8/8.7 • A 5 mm Allen key for Escalade 11.3/14.1 • Only trained and certified technicians are allowed to replace parts Caution! •...
  • Page 45 Unscrew the 2 torx 25 screws that hold the top front cover in place, and remove it Follow these steps according to the specific model: Escalade 5.8/8.7 Escalade 11.3/14.1 Loosen the four 6 mm Allen Unscrew the 2 torx 25 screws...
  • Page 46 How to replace the internal fan, 24 V DC for Escalade 5.8/8.7 Product The purpose of the internal fan is to circulate the air inside the indoor enclosure. The description internal fan can either be of an AC operated or a DC operated type.

  • Page 47: How To Replace The Internal Fan, 24 V Dc For Escalade 5.8/8.7

    How to replace the internal fan, 24 V DC for Escalade 5.8/8.7, continued Procedure Follow these steps to replace the internal fan: Step Action Switch of all the power to the unit Unscrew the 2 torx 25 screws that hold the top front cover in place, and...

  • Page 48: How To Replace The External Fan

    How to replace the external fan Product The external fan remove surplus heat from the condenser when the active cooling description mode is active. This fan is AC driven. When to replace The external fan only needs to be replaced when it is faulty or as a part of a long time replacement plan, e.g.
  • Page 49 How to replace the external fan, continued Procedure Follow these steps to replace the external fan: Step Action Switch of all the power to the unit Dismount the grill on the right and left side of the unit, by removing the 8 torx 25 screws on each grill Remove the 13 mm bolts that holds the fan in place Pull the fan out side wards and dismount the wires in the connection box on...

  • Page 50: How To Replace The Control Board

    How to replace the control board Product The control board is a microprocessor equipped PCB with input/outputs to all the description electrical part of the Escalade. Based on inputs from 4 sensors placed in the unit it controls the fans, compressor etc. When to replace The control board only needs to be replaced when it is faulty.
  • Page 51 How to replace the control board, continued Procedure Follow these steps to replace the control board: Step Action Switch of all the power to the unit Remove the 2 torx 25 screws that hold the top front cover in place Switch the circuit breaker on the unit to off position Remove the 2 torx 25 screws that hold the cover plate over the wires and relays in place.

  • Page 52: How To Replace The Heater Element

    Make sure you have the following tools available before you start: • Torx 25 screw driver • 19 mm spanner for Escalade 5.8/8.7 • A adjustable wrench for Escalade 11.3/14.1 • Only trained and certified technicians are allowed to replace parts Caution! •...
  • Page 53 Switch of all the power to the unit Remove the 2 torx 25 screws that holds the top cover in place, and remove it Follow these steps according to the specific model: Escalade 5.8/8.7 Escalade 11.3/14.1 Loosen the four 6 mm Allen...

  • Page 54: How To Replace The Damper Motor

    How to replace the damper motor Introduction The damper motor keeps the damper in the right position according to the signals from the control board. This is done in order to use the ambient air for cooling. When the Escalade is in free cooling range, the damper motor opens and closes the damper as determined by the control board.
  • Page 55 How to replace the damper motor, continued Procedure Follow these steps to replace the damper motor: Step Action Switch of all the power to the unit Unscrew the 2 torx 25 screws that hold the top front cover in place and remove it Disconnect the damper motor from the DC voltage (white 3 pole plug) Unscrew the 10-mm nut that holds the damper arm connected to the damper...

  • Page 56: How To Replace The Temperature Sensors

    How to replace the temperature sensors Product The temperature sensors measure the temperature in different places and thereafter description send these measurements to the control board. There are 4 temperature sensors: • Ambient sensor • Supply air sensor • Return air sensor •...
  • Page 57 This section will give you an instruction in locating the fault, when the fail LED on the control panel is active. DanLink Besides fault finding from the LED signals Dantherm can provide DanLink as accessory. DanLink can provide you with specific information of where the fault is located.
  • Page 58 Fault finding guide, continued Warning A warning is activated on one of the following events: • The condenser temperature sensor is missing or short circuited • The hot spot temperature sensor is short circuited • The return air temperature is 20 °C above the compressor set point. The alarm will be cleared when the temperature again is less than 18 °C above the set point •...
  • Page 59 Therefore the unit will need preventative maintenance on a regular basis. Hotline The After Sales Support Department of Dantherm Air Handling A/S is ready to help you in case of a problem. To be able to offer quick and efficient help, please have the following information ready when contacting Dantherm Air Handling A/S: •...
  • Page 60 Technical information Overview Contents This section covers the following topics: If further technical details are requested, please contact Dantherm Air Handling A/S. Topic See page Technical data Next page Dimensions Connections on the PCB Resistance of temperature sensors Wiring diagram, Escalade 5.8/8.7: 1 × 230 V, 50 Hz Wiring diagram, Escalade 8.7: 3 ×...
  • Page 61 Technical data Introduction This section gives you the technical data of the Escalade units. Performance The table below shows the performance of the Escalade unit: Escalade 5.8 Escalade 8.7 Escalade 11.3 Escalade 14.1 Active cooling 5.3 kW 7.8 kW 10.7 kW...
  • Page 62 Technical data, continued Electrical data, The following are product specific electrical characteristics: 1 phase 230 V AC - 50 Hz Power factor Escalade Escalade Escalade Escalade Specification 11.3 14.1 0.94 Unit with AC internal fan Max. start current 103.55 A 19.95 A Maximum current Nominal current, active...
  • Page 63 Technical data, continued Electrical data, Power factor 3 phase Specification Escalade Escalade Escalade Escalade 400 V AC - 50 Hz 0.81 0.81 0.78 0.79 Unit with AC internal fan Max. start current 48.95 A 79.15 A 105.20 A 136.20 A Maximum current 10.55 A 16.75 A...
  • Page 64 8-95 % RH *) ÷ 40 °C requires an Arctic kit. Refrigerant This table shows the type and charge of refrigerant: 1 phase 230 V AC, 50 Hz Specification Escalade 5.8 Escalade 8.7 Escalade 11.3 Escalade 14.1 Type R134a Charge 2.05 kg...
  • Page 65 LH side Front RH side Rear Table with This table shows the dimensions, the letters corresponds to the drawing above: dimensions Letter Escalade 5.8/8.7 kW Escalade 11.3/14.1 kW 92 mm 67 mm 200 mm 298 mm 528 mm 357 mm...
  • Page 66 Connections on the PCB Fuses and This illustrates the PCB and the position of the fuses and switches: switches Part Function Dip switches Selecting unit n. Fuse 4.0 AT Condenser fan 50 Hz Fuse 6.3 AT Heater/compressor Fuse 6.3 AT AC mains Fuse 6.3 AT Internal DC fan 2...
  • Page 67 Connections on the PCB, continued RS 485 jack’s The 6 way RJ 11 female connector on the control board, or the one located beside the air injection in the top of the unit on the internal side, can be used for the DanLink (Telemetry option), computer tests or the optional display, DanView.
  • Page 68 Connections on the PCB, continued Low voltage J13 This shows the connections to the low voltage connector on the control board: J13 on the control board J13 female seen from PCB side J13 low voltage 48 way Eurocard connector Pin No. Interconnection - Warning relay NC.
  • Page 69 Resistance of temperature sensors Scheme The table shows the resistance of the sensor at a given temperature: Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance Temperature Resistance °C in Ohm °C in Ohm °C in Ohm ÷ 40 90061 ÷ 8 13391 2821 ÷ 39 84325 ÷...
  • Page 70 Escalade 5.8/8.7 – 1 × 230 V/50 Hz...
  • Page 71 Escalade 8.7 – 3 × 400 V/50 Hz...
  • Page 72 Escalade 11.3 – 3 × 400 V/50 Hz...
  • Page 73 38 internal fan..............13 cabinet ............... 61 cables................. 29 compressor ..............13 louvres................ 27 contact Dantherm Air Handling ........59 control board manual part no.............. 6 communication port ..........16 mounting..............25 DanCon ..............15 description ............. 15 dials ...............
  • Page 74 test facility..............22 test programs.............. 22 table of content............. 4 transport of unit mounted on shelter ......28 table of content, complete ..........4 target group..............6 technical data ............. 61 usage, get ready for............ 24 cabinet..............61 user’s guide ..............32 electrical data ............

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