Checking the refrigerant charge Proper cleaning procedure for brazed plate evaporators DIP switch adjustment Display / Keyboard Operation Page: 4 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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Water quality control Inhibited propylene glycol Sensor current vs temperature Pressure-temperature chart for R-22 refrigerant Chiller capacity and derate chart Page: 5 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
MK Series Portable Chiller : Air-Cooled : HE INSTRUMENT GENERAL INTRODUCTION UNIT LOCATION EFFICIENCY SAFETY CLEAN AIR ACT MISCELLANEOUS Page: 7 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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The air cooled condenser on the unit will discharge a maximum of 15,000 BTU’s per hour per ton of cooling. The unit must have a minimum entering air temperature of 60°F and a maximum entering air temperature of 95°F for efficient...
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If the operator has any questions concerning the location and operation of the unit, contact the ADVANTAGE Service Department at 317-887-0729. Page: 9 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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Hot Gas Bypass Valve Refrigerant Site Glass Expansion Valve Liquid Line Solenoid Compressor Insulated Reservoir Tank Pump Liquid Receiver Caster Page: 10 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
MK Series Portable Chiller : Air-Cooled : HE INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION GENERAL TO AND FROM PROCESS CONNECTIONS WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION AIR COOLED CONDENSER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Page: 11 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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Connect to plant’s city water source. From Process : Connect to ‘Water Out’ port on process manifold MK-10A shown Page: 12 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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A free air space of at least two (2) feet is required at the condenser intake and six (6) feet at the condenser discharge to allow for proper air flow. Page: 13 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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Use of incorrect voltage will void the unit’s warranty and cause a significant hazard that may result in serious personal injury and unit damage. Page: 14 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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Connect the power conductor to the unit’s power supply entry terminal block or the fused disconnect switch. Some Nema 12 models may be supplied Page: 15 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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In either case, if the phase needs to be altered, it should be done at the main power entry. Page: 16 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
MK Series Portable Chiller : Air-Cooled : HE INSTRUMENT OPERATIONS GENERAL START UP/OPERATIONS PROCEDURE INSTRUMENT/OPERATION SHUT DOWN Page: 17 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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Shut down procedure - follow this segment to shut down the unit. This segment includes information on system shut down, electrical power supply precautions, and disconnection from system. Page: 18 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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RESERVOIR LEVEL light. During operations, when the Typical reservoir sight glass Figure 3.2C Page: 19 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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When the STOP key is pressed, the shaft will slowly “coast” to a stop. As the shaft slows, the operator can identify Page: 20 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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Water flow rate through the process is determined by the pressure losses in the process loop. Generally, higher flow rates result in turbulent flow achieving maximum temperature control and lower maintenance. Since the evaporator in most liquid chillers is flow sensitive, the efficiency of operation is directly related to the flow of liquid.
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Figure 3.2H Typical low flow by-pass loop Some models may have a factory installed bypass. Adjust the valve accordingly. Page: 22 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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GPM flow rate. Standard models are listed in the specifications chart (figure 3.2K). The displayed flow rate should not exceed the maximum flow rate during operations. If the maximum flow rate is exceeded, a possible overload Figure 3.2K Motor HP and GPM chart Page: 23 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC.
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(see section 3.3 of this manual for instrument operation instructions). If the indicated flow is higher than the maximum flow rate for the unit, a throttling valve must be installed in the “from process” water line. The preferred throttling valve is a manual activated ball valve.
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‘flashing red’ indication will turn ‘solid red’. The operator can clear a ‘solid red’ fault indication by pressing the START key. Page: 25 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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Normally, the switch will open if there is insufficient oil in the compressor crankcase or due to lack of sufficient compressor warn up before operations Page: 26 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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10 seconds. If the operator leaves the display in any state other than the TO PROCESS state, the display will automatically revert after 10 seconds of inactivity. Page: 27 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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STOP: disengages the coolant pump and the refrigerant system. Page: 28 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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SETUP DISPLAY window. Values are selected with the Up and DOWN arrows keys. Page: 29 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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UP arrow or DOWN arrow keys without first using the select key. However, if the instrument is in any Page: 30 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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Adr: programs the communication address. This is the number assigned to the unit in a network. 1 - 99 units selectable. Page: 31 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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A ‘PCt’ display will activate a continuous percent display. A ‘ALT’ display will activate a alternating display between tons and percent with a 8 second cycle. Page: 32 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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This light illuminates when the ‘Unt’ parameter was toggled to ‘F’. CAPACITY % DISPLAY (figure 3.3F) Figure 3.3F Page: 33 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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TEMP DEV: illuminates according to the current state of temperature deviation: SOLID GREEN: when the process temperature is within the programmed parameters. Page: 34 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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Consult the section 4.0 for troubleshooting information. For each component: SOLID GREEN: indicates the component is currently at an acceptable run condition. Page: 35 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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The communication display indicates the kind of exchange between the host computer and the unit. A single light is used: Page: 36 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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Press the stop button. Disengage the electrical supply to the chiller at the disconnecting device. Disconnect all process lines. Page: 38 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
LOW FLOW HIGH PRESSURE LOW PRESSURE WATER LEVEL 4.10 FREEZESTAT 4.11 OIL PRESSURE 4.12 CRANKCASE HEATER 4.13 ELECTRONICS Page: 39 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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PROCESS/EVAPORATOR PUMP The centrifugal pump is designed to operate at a specific flow and pressure at the maximum run load amp draw of the motor. Too much flow can overload the motor and cause the overload circuit to open and stop the pump.
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If a blockage is found, back flush the evaporator and flush complete process water system. Check for low freon. The refrigerant sight glass should appear clear Page: 41 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
Scroll compressors do not have a crankcase heater. Page: 42 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
CPU. Note: the 3 phase module is not a field repairable part. It is designed to be easily removed and replaced if a problem arises. Page: 43 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
CHECKING THE REFRIGERANT CHARGE PROPER CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR BRAZED PLATE EVAPORATOR DIP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT DISPLAY / KEYBOARD OPERATION Page: 45 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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Clean condenser fins of dust and dirt (air cooled models only). Back flush evaporator. Check glycol/water solution ratio for operating temperature. Check system for leaks. Page: 46 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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Adjustment of super heat. Changing of filter-drier or drier core. Repair of a refrigeration solenoid. Valve plate replacement on compressor. Page: 47 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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Disengage main power supply. The operator must verify the POWER light on the Maximum display is “off”. Remove or open any access cover panel and set aside to gain access to the cooling solenoid valve.
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Check the solenoid valve for leakage. Restart the unit as outlined in section 3. Spring Plunger Figure 5.4F Page: 49 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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(if a glycol solution is used). Locate and remove the three motor wire leads from the motor wiring Pump motor Figure 5.5C Page: 50 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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Remove all seal parts (Figure 5.5H). Note seal Typical impeller Figure 5.5G component arrangement to facilitate reassembly. Page: 51 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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When the pump seal replacement Seal members Figure 5.5K procedure is complete, the operator may restart the unit according the section 3. Page: 52 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
If this possibility exists, ADVANTAGE recommends filters or strainers be added to the “from process” line. If the evaporator becomes fouled there are a couple of methods for cleaning. Page: 53 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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FREON OUT ORIGINAL WATER OUT PORT BACKFLUSH WATER IN PORT (SUPPLY BACKFLUSHING WATER FLOW TO THIS PORT) FREON IN Page: 54 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
CYLINDER CNT - 1 STAGE UNLOADING EXT_CONFIG - SHOW EXTENDED DISPLAY SETPOINT RANGE - 90° - 10°F CODE_PAGE - PAGE 1, 10000-1FFFF Page: 55 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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OFF - 1 stage of unloading SW5 - Chiller Type: ON - (default) standard, no cylinder unloading. OFF - cylinder unloading enabled, see SW4. Page: 56 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
MK Series Portable Chiller : Air-Cooled : HE INSTRUMENT COMPONENTS WATER SYSTEM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Page: 59 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
(figure 6.2B). FILTER-DRIER: the filter-drier removes contaminants and moisture from the liquid refrigerant (figure 6.2C). Hermetic compressor Figure 6.2A Page: 60 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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Expansion Valve Figure 6.2E HIGH/LOW PRESSURESTATS: the high/low pressurestats protect the refrigeration system from unsafe operating levels. The high Page: 61 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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“off ” cycles. Power must be applied to the chiller previous to startup. Oil pressure safety switch: protects the compressor from lubrication failure. Page: 62 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
MK Series Portable Chiller : Air-Cooled : HE INSTRUMENT PHYSICAL - 7.5 / 10 TON MODELS Page: 67 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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MK Series Portable Chiller : Air-Cooled : HE INSTRUMENT PHYSICAL - 15 20 / 25 / 30 TON MODELS 67 1/2 Page: 68 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
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Gate control for exhaust air flow Manual chain control Duct to plant heating system Mating collar Chiller air exhaust port Air cooled chiller Page: 69 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
ELECTRICAL This electrical drawing is presented for illustration purposes only. For exact details, consult the electrical drawing supplied with your machine. Page: 70 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
INHIBITED PROPYLENE GLYCOL SENSOR CURRENT VS TEMPERATURE CHART PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE CHART FOR R-22 REFRIGERANT CHILLER CAPACITY AND DERATE CHART Page: 71 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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MK Series Portable Chiller : Air-Cooled : HE INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM 'MK-A' SPECIFICATIONS 7.5A COMPRESSOR Capacity (2)10 (2)10 (2)13 (2)15 Type PROCESS PUMPS CONNECTION SIZES Process (to/from) Make-Up (inches NPT) AIR-COOLED Condenser Type CONDENSER Motor Quantity Motor HP CFM x 1000 S.P.
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OTHER B = Blower F = Fan R = Regulator valve SPECIAL OPTIONS Consult factory for more information Page: 73 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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OPERATING FREEZESTAT TEMPERATURE CUT IN CUT OUT SETTING 48°F 38°F 40°F 30°F 35°F 25°F 30°F 20°F Figure 8.3B Page: 74 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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• Dow Chemical - “DowFrost” (1-800-258-2436) • Monsanto “Therminol FS” (1-800-459-2665) • Advantage Engineering “Thermofluid” (1-317-887-0729) Automotive anti-freeze must never be used in industrial heat transfer applications. Automotive anti-freeze contains silicate type corrosion inhibitors designed to be compatible with automotive components.
WAREHOUSE AT 40° AND IS BROUGHT INTO A ROOM WHERE IT IS 80°, IT MAY TAKE A COUPLE OF HOURS FOR THE UNIT TO WARM UP AND THE PRESSURE TO RISE TO THE SURROUNDING AMBIENT CONDITIONS. Page: 77 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
For ambients of 95-105°F, select the next larger capacity chiller. For ambients over 105°F, consult factory. * These ranges require special options. Page: 78 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 Email: service@AdvantageEngineering.com...
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