1 - INTRODUCTION Operation mode Aquair BCP series are dehumidifi cation units by cooling circuit, with total heating recovery of condensation, designed for conventional Aquair BCP units consists of two or three dehumidifi cation stages using covered pools and other dehumidifi cation applications.
2 - SAFETY ADVISE 2.1. General safety advise Important: These units are prepared to withstand a maximum available pressure of 800 Pa. If there is a higher pressure, deformation, breakage, Units are designed to provide a very high level of safety during etc., may occur.
3 - TRANSPORT AND HANDLING 3.1 Receipt of goods 3.3 Handling Check the unit for any damage or missing components upon delivery. These machines must be unloaded and positioned by a specialist handling company using the appropriate, standardized tools. Check that the unit and the accessories have not been damaged during transport and that no parts are missing.
4 - POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION 4.1 Storage ● Important: The unit performance is not guaranteed in case of installation at an altitude of more than 1000 meters. Important: It is prohibited to store and install the machine in an explosive ●...
4 - POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION 4.5 Antivibrators assembly (silent-blocks) In the event of assembling directly on silent-blocks to the ground, it is The screws required for the installation of the silent-blocks are not recommended that a template of the unit’s footprint with the anchoring provided by the factory.
4 - POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION 4.6 Recommended service clearance General considerations: ● Access to components through two laterals of the unit. ● Hinged doors for accessing the diff erent sections of the unit. ● All doors and panels have built-in lockings with rubber joint ensuring watertightness. Aquair BCP standard 1500 mm 1000 mm...
4 - POSITIONING AND INSTALLATION 4.7 Distribution of components in the unit Aquair BCP standard Air circuit(s) Evaporator coil G3(std) / G4(opc.) compressor(s) filters section Condenser coil Water circuit Fan motor compressor Discharge Water circuit condenser Hydraulic connections Door Condensates drainage switch Hot water coil (optional) Electrical panel...
5 - CHECKING BEFORE COMMISSIONING 5.1 Electrical connections Installation norms Electrical cabinet All units include a fully wired electrical cabinet. Important: All connections in the site are the responsibility of the installer. These connections are always made as per the current regulation. Always refer to the wiring diagram Door switch Electric power supply provided with the unit.
5 - CHECKING BEFORE COMMISSIONING 5.2 Checks in fans Motor from 4 kW ● Before commissioning, check the blade rotation direction and that the axis turns without strokes nor vibrations. Pulleys must stay on the same plane Tensor screw Pulley screws Taper pin ●...
5 - CHECKING BEFORE COMMISSIONING 5.3 Air ducts connections ● Pan in underpressure: Besides the previous application, water must be sucked from the pan: The air supply and return ducts should be sized based on nominal fl ow and the unit's available pressure (refer to the technical brochure). - For the correct siphon design, the “A”...
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5 - CHECKING BEFORE COMMISSIONING Installation hydraulic scheme Concentration Time limits Water content SS-316 (mg/l or ppm) (analyze before) Follow these recommendations: < 70 ● Respect the water flow direction indicated on the unit. Alkalinity 70 - 300 Within 24h (HCO > 300 < 70 À Sulphate 70 - 300 No limit >...
6 - SAFETY DEVICES High pressure switch Magnetothermals for line protection Connected in the compressor discharge, this will They are located at the beginning of the power lines for the compressors stop the compressor when the pressure on this and motor fan(s) to protect them. point reaches the set point value.
7 - FACTORY OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 7.1 Hot water coil ● Operation: - It’s used as support in heating mode to raise the ambient ● Characteristics: temperature. - Hot water coils, with 3 ways valve managed by the electronic Note: Please refer to the CIATpool control brochure to obtain more control of the unit.
8 - COMMISSIONING Warning: The commissioning of the installation should be carried out by by CIAT’s Technical Assistance staff . ● It is advisable to create a detailed layout of the installation, including ● When starting-up the compressor, if the the position of the unit and all utilized components.
9 - MAINTENANCE 9.1 General recommendations Level 2 maintenance To ensure optimal effi ciency and reliability of the equipment and all its functions, we recommend taking out a maintenance contract with the This level requires specific expertise in electrical, cooling and local organisation set up by your manufacturer.
9 - MAINTENANCE Level 3 maintenance Refrigerant Maintenance at this level requires specifi c skills, qualifi cations, tools These units are supplied with R-407C refrigerant, which belongs to and expertise. Only the manufacturer, his representative or authorised the A1 group, i.e. with high safety both in the mix and also in the case agent are permitted to carry out this work.
9 - MAINTENANCE Water condenser Air fi lters Access to plates exchanger through access door to supply fan. ● For units with no bags fi lter, the access to the fi lters is made through the same access door to compressors. Recommendations: In these units, fi...
9 - MAINTENANCE Supply fan Return fan (optional) ● In fi rst place, put the door switch in 0 position. ● In fi rst place, put the door switch in 0 position. ● Then, turn the locks of the fan access door. The fan is also protected ●...
10 - CONTROL AND ANALYSIS OF BREAKDOWNS Symptom Cause Solution Evaporation pressure very high in relation with a) Charge excess a) Collect refrigerant the air inlet b) High air temperature b) Verify overheating c) Compressor suction not air tight c) Verify compressor state and replace d) Cycle reversing valve in middle position d) Check that the valve is not clogged.
11 - FINAL SHUTDOWN Shutting down Materials to be recovered for recycling Separate the units from their energy sources, allow them to cool then ● Steel drain them completely. ● Copper ● Aluminium ● Plastics Recommendations for disassembly ● Polyurethane foam (insulation) Use the original lifting equipment.
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The quality management system of this product’s assembly site has been certifi ed in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard (latest current version) after an assessment conducted by an authorized independent third party. The environmental management system of this product’s assembly site has been certifi ed in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 14001 standard (latest current version) after an assessment conducted by an authorized independent third party.
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