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Summarization of Contents
Model Nomenclature
Model Explanation
Breakdown of the model number components and their meanings.
General Installation Information
Safety Considerations
Important safety precautions for installation and servicing.
Unit Location & Mounting
Best practices for selecting site and properly mounting the unit.
Handling and Water Applications
Guidelines for moving, storage, and process water use.
Water Quality
General Water Quality
Overview of acceptable water quality for heat pumps.
Water Treatment and Contamination
Importance of water treatment and handling contaminated water.
Field Connected Water Piping
General Piping Guidelines
Basic guidelines for water piping installation.
Open Loop Installation Diagram
Diagram and notes for typical open loop piping setup.
Field Connected Water Piping cont.
Open Loop Well Water Systems
Specific guidance for well water open loop systems.
Field Connected Water Piping cont.
Earth Coupled Systems with Flow Center
Installation details for earth coupled systems with flow centers.
Multiple Units on One Flow Center
Wiring configurations for multiple units sharing a flow center.
Potable Water Systems
Suggested Domestic Water Heater Hookup
Diagram for connecting the unit to a domestic water heater.
Potable Water Systems cont.
Hot Water Generator Connections
Details on connecting the hot water generator.
Alternate Hot Water Installation
Alternative setup for hot water installation.
Hydronic Section
General Hydronic Guidelines
General criteria for hydronic system design and installation.
Hydronic Safety Components
Pressure relief valve and backflow prevention check valves.
Hydronic System Components
Requirements for buffer tanks and expansion tanks.
Hydronic Fluid and Piping Considerations
Antifreeze, dielectric unions, elbows/tees, valve types.
Hydronic Section cont.
Geothermal Storage Tank Wiring
Wiring details for geothermal storage tanks.
HydroZone and HydroStat Control Wiring
Wiring and setup for HydroZone and HydroStat controls.
Accessories and Options
Pump Kits
Earth loop and load-side pump kits.
Hot Water Generator
Information on the factory-installed hot water generator.
IntelliStart & Water Connection Kits
Soft starter and kits for water connections.
Accessories and Options cont.
Geo Storage Tank Dimensions
Physical dimensions and specifications for geo storage tanks.
Electrical Data
Unit Electrical Data Table
Table of electrical specifications for different models.
Control Box Components
Identification and location of components within the control box.
Electrical Data cont.
208 Volt Operation
Procedure for converting units to 208V operation.
Electrical Wiring & Connections
General guidelines for electrical wiring and pump connections.
Accessory Relay & Control Box Relocation
Function of accessory relays and control box relocation steps.
Wiring Schematics
Aurora Control Schematic (208-230/60/1)
Wiring diagram for Aurora control systems.
Wiring Schematics cont.
Aurora Control Wiring with Softstart
Detailed wiring for Aurora control with softstart option.
Wiring Schematics - cont.
Aurora Advanced Control Schematic
Wiring diagram for Aurora Advanced control systems.
Wiring Schematics - cont.
Aurora Advanced Control Wiring with Softstart
Detailed wiring for Aurora Advanced control and softstart.
External Control
HydroStat Features
Features of the HydroStat communicating controller.
HydroZone Controller Features
Features of the HydroZone HZC and HZO controllers.
HydroLogic Features
Features of the HydroLogic zone control system.
Converting to a Dedicated Cooling Unit
Procedure to Convert Heating Only to Cooling Only
Step-by-step guide to convert a heating unit to cooling only.
Unit Startup
Pre-Startup Checks
Essential checks before powering up the unit.
Initial Configuration of Controls
Steps for initial unit configuration and controller setup.
Configuring Sensor Kits
How to activate and configure sensor kits.
Unit Startup cont.
Energy, Refrigerant, Performance Monitoring Kits
Details on optional sensor kits for monitoring.
The Aurora Base Control System
Aurora 'Base' Control Overview
Overview of the Aurora Base Control (ABC) system features.
Aurora 'Advanced' Control Overview
Overview of the Aurora Advanced Control system features.
The Aurora Base Control System cont.
Aurora Interface and Diagnostics (AID) Tool
Using the AID Tool for diagnostics and setup.
Add On Control Feature Kits
Additional feature kits for Aurora controls.
Add On Thermostats and Zoning
Compatible thermostats and zoning options.
The Aurora Base Control System cont.
Aurora 'Base' Control Features
Detailed control features of the Aurora Base Control.
Field Selectable Options via Hardware
Hardware configuration options via DIP switches.
Field Selectable Options via Software
Software configuration options via AID Tool.
Safety Features
Built-in safety features for compressor and system protection.
The Aurora Base Control System cont.
Fault Retry and Lockout Conditions
How the system handles and recovers from faults.
Operation Description and Modes
Detailed explanation of unit operation modes.
The Aurora Base Control System cont.
Aurora 'Base' Control LED Displays
Understanding the LED indicators for status and faults.
Aurora Interface and Diagnostics (AID) Tool
Using the AID Tool for diagnostics and setup.
The Aurora 'Advanced' Control System
Aurora 'Advanced' Control Features
Overview of features added by the Aurora Expansion Board (AXB).
AXB DIP Switch Settings
Configuration settings using AXB DIP switches.
Advanced Control Functions
Hot Water Generator, Compressor Monitoring, Pump Linking.
The Aurora 'Advanced' Control System cont.
Smart Grid and Home Automation Inputs
Inputs for utility control and home automation systems.
Monitoring Sensor Kits
Energy, Refrigerant, and Performance monitoring kits.
The Aurora 'Advanced' Control System cont.
Aurora 'Advanced' Control LED Displays
Understanding the LED indicators for the advanced control.
Reference Calculations
Heating and Cooling Calculations
Formulas for calculating heating and cooling performance.
Legend and Definitions
Abbreviations and definitions for technical terms.
Notes to Performance Data Tables
Important notes for interpreting performance data.
Pressure Drop
Pressure Drop Tables
Tables showing pressure drop for various conditions and pipe sizes.
Operating Limits
Source Side Water Limits
Limits for source side water temperatures and pressures.
Load Side Water Limits
Limits for load side water temperatures and pressures.
Physical Data
Model Physical Specifications
Physical dimensions and weight of the heat pump models.
Flow Rates
Source Flow Rates
Recommended flow rates for source side water.
Load Flow Rates
Recommended flow rates for load side water.
Thermistor and Compressor Resistance
Thermistor Table
Resistance values for thermistors at different temperatures.
Compressor Resistance Table
Resistance values for compressor windings.
Operating Parameters
Heating Mode Parameters
Operating parameters for heating mode.
Cooling Mode Parameters
Operating parameters for cooling mode.
Antifreeze Correction
Antifreeze Correction Table
Correction factors for antifreeze concentration and type.
Antifreeze Correction Example
Example calculation for antifreeze correction.
Troubleshooting Guideline for Refrigerant Circuit
Refrigerant Circuit Troubleshooting Chart
Chart to diagnose refrigerant circuit issues based on symptoms.
HR Data
Heat of Rejection (kBtuh) Tables
Tables showing heat of rejection for various conditions.
HR Data cont.
Heat of Rejection (kBtuh) Tables
Additional tables for heat of rejection data.
HE Data
Heat of Extraction (kBtuh) Table
Tables showing heat of extraction for various conditions.
HE Data cont.
Heat of Extraction (kBtuh) Table
Additional tables for heat of extraction data.
DHW HE cont.
DHW Heat of Extraction (kBtuh) Table
Tables for Domestic Hot Water Heat Extraction.
Heating Cycle Analysis
Heating Cycle Data Input
Fields for recording heating cycle data.
Cooling Cycle Analysis
Cooling Cycle Data Input
Fields for recording cooling cycle data.
Startup and Troubleshooting Form
Form Fields
Sections for recording startup and troubleshooting data.
Troubleshooting
Compressor Won't Run
Common causes and steps for compressor failure.
Insufficient Cooling or Heating
Diagnosing and resolving insufficient heating or cooling.
Noisy Unit Operation
Identifying and fixing sources of unit noise.
Preventive Maintenance
General Maintenance Guidelines
Recommendations for keeping the system in good working order.
Cleaning Procedure
Step-by-step guide for cleaning the heat exchanger.
Service Parts
Aurora Controls - Parts List
Part numbers for Aurora control components.
Revision Guide
Revision History
Record of document updates and changes.
Product Information
Product Specifications
Details about the product, type, size, and document.
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