1. Introduction Spheros develops its products with a view to The controls installed by Spheros, which are used offering passengers a comfortable environment, by the driver, are duly illustrated and explained in this manual. It’s important to read the manual always seeking for the best condition of personal well-being.
24 months after delivery of goods. b) if the product suffers any damage by accident, force of 2 - Should the equipment be installed by a third party, Spheros nature, misuse or alterations and repairs performed by warrants only the product and not its installations.
4.2. CC 355 System Components Explanation 1 – 9 Description Description Condenser: Its main function is to dissipate Fluid Refrigerant: Spheros products use only the heat absorbed by the refrigerant throughout R134a refrigerant in order to protect the the system. In the condenser, the overheated environment as its globally accepted standard.
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4.2. CC 355 System Components Explanation 10 – 17 Description Description Condenser Fan: The condenser fans, as well Air Refreshment: This permits the entry of as the compressor, will only be on when the air outside air in order to increase the oxygen level conditioner operates in ‘cooling mode’.
4.3. Ordering Spare Parts – Equipment Identification It is extremely important when ordering spare parts and sending other correspondences, that the customer identifies the air conditioner model, mentioning serial number, model and manufacturing date. This information may be found on the air conditioner’s warranty certificate and on the identification tag.
5.1. Controller WG-14164-00 Description Description Blower and Air Conditioning OFF (0) Blower and Air Conditioning Switch Blower and Air Conditioning Low Mode (1) Cooling Compressor LED Blower and Air Conditioning High Mode (2) Temperature Adjust Switch Blower and Air Conditioning Auto- Regulation Mode (AUTO)
5.2. Controller WG-14164-00 Operating The air conditioner control panel WG-14164-00 has two control switches, one for the blower speed and one for the temperature adjustment. It also is featured with has an LED indicator to signal the activation of the air conditioning clutch. Temperature Adjust Switch The Temperature Adjust Switch (7) is used to set the ideal or desired temperature value of the user.
5.3. Controller Numeric Display Temperature Increase Key Temperature Decrease Key W 163 Automatic Control Key Ventilation Control Key Air-Refreshment Control Key W 210 Reheating Key Internal/External Temperature Check Key W 521...
5.4. Numeric Display – Set-point The Air conditioning electronic control is a micro processed equipment developed to control the temperature of the most kind of bus. The control panel and the power board form together the electronic control. The control panel is connected by a half-duplex serial communication channel. The system can control the refrigeration and the heating at same time.
5.5. Reading the temperature – Ventilation Mode Reading the temperature The controller monitors temperature sensors, arranged in the vehicle as described below: a) Internal temperature sensor - located in the air return duct. b) External temperature sensor* - located outside the air-conditioner. c) Duct temperature sensor * - located in the air ducts.
5.6. Automatic Control Mode Automatic Control Mode The Automatic Control Mode provides a full automatic control inside the bus. You just need to press the Automatic Control Key and set the desired temperature. The system is designed to work by itself in order to select the best operation mode to reach the set point.
5.7. Refrigeration – Compressor – Fans Refrigeration The refrigeration cycle is analyzed through the graph on the right side where it is possible to see under which operation conditions the system activates the refrigeration (compressor). The parameter must be set to count the number of ignition starts.
5.8. Pressure switch – ICE sensor System pressure switch: The system monitors its high and low pressure by means of serial pressure switches connected with the clutch. They are constantly monitored by the control board. If a pressure failure happens, the clutch will be turned off immediately.
5.9. Heating – Auxiliary Heaters Heating The heating cycle is analyzed through the graph on the right side where it is possible to see under which operation conditions the system activates the heating. Heating will be available when the set is accompanied with GL-W003 module for the controller GL-W521 or with the GL-W004 module for the controller GL-W111.
5.10. Reheating Mode Reheating Mode Reheating Mode is just possible, when the system includes heating. This mode enables dehumidification to take place inside the vehicle. The system will present the evaporator serpentine producing cold and the heating serpentine circulating hot water with the water flow controlled by a proportional motor valve which is in turn controlled by means of a PID algorithm.
5.11. Air Refreshment Mode Air Refreshment Mode The system controls one motorized air flap. There are two system operation modes: Smart Air Manual Mode The Air Refreshment damper operates at both modes. The Smart Air mode automatically controls according to the temperature conditions (internal, external and for renovating the air inside the vehicle). The Manual Mode allows the driver to control the opening of external air manually.
5.12. Operation without panel Operating without panel When ignition is turned on, the Control panel and the Control board intercommunicate with one another. In case there is a communication failure between them, the panel will indicate after 15 seconds and the Control board will turn automatically on the Automatic Control Mode, with a previously stored set- point.
6.1. Preventive Maintenance PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE To ensure the perfect performance of the air conditioner it is necessary to perform preventive maintenance routines. This will avoid loss of cooling capacity, extend the life of equipment’s parts and reduce unnecessary stops of the vehicle. SECURITY WARNING 6) Welding The welding should be made with caution, because it can cause...
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6.1. Preventive Maintenance REFRIGERANT GAS R-134a COMPRESSOR SEALING Spheros products only use refrigerant R134a. Using gas The oil felt seal must be cleaned or replaced whenever it is refrigerant with different characteristics, low quality or doubtful saturated. provenance could cause low capacity and damage other To avoid leaking of the compressor mechanical seal by lack of equipment components.
6.2. Preventive Maintenance – Frequency Schedule 1 - Clean or change the air return filter. WEEKLY 2 - Inspect the general conditions, the tensioning and the alignment of the compressor and alternator belts. 1 - Perform the weekly preventive maintenance routines. 2 - Clear the condenser coil.
6.3. Troubleshooting – General Like all parts of the vehicle, the air conditioning system is subject to constant stresses. It must therefore be serviced regularly by specialists with experience of refrigeration systems in order to ensure troublefree operation and to prevent damage to the system parts.
6.4. Troubleshooting – Faults Electrical faults The individual circuits must be systematically checked in accordance with the circuit diagram. Plug connections and such electrical components as switches, relays, etc. should preferably be checked for continuity at the same time. The following fault causes must always be checked to exclude the possibility of faults due to any of these causes: –...
6.5. Troubleshooting – Failure Diagnosis Table For troubleshooting the following failure diagnosis table lists possible malfunctions and symptoms and the remedial action to be taken to restore the system's serviceability. Symptoms Probable Cause Solution Compressor Fuse or relay defective Replace fuse or relay does not work Magnetic clutch burned Repair or replace clutch...
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6.5. Troubleshooting – Failure Diagnosis Table Symptoms Probable Cause Solution AC does not cool Lack of refrigerant Check for leakage, fill to correct amount down and the Air or other gas in the system Draw a vacuum (min. 3h below 10mbar) replace filter compressor dryer, fill to correct amount remains on...
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7. Technical Data Sheet Overview Model CC 305 CC 335 CC 355 CONDITIONER Capacity 32kW 35kW 40kW REFRIGERANT Type R-134a R-134a R-134a Quantity 7,5 kg* 7,5 kg* 8,5 kg* Blower model centrifugal centrifugal centrifugal Quantity of blowers EVAPORATOR Air flow (free blowing)
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7. Technical Data Sheet Overview Model A350 Tropical CC 350 CONDITIONER Capacity 40 kW 32kW / 43kW REFRIGERANT Type R-134a R-134a Quantity 8 kg* 8,5 kg* Blower model centrifugal centrifugal Quantity of blowers EVAPORATOR Air flow (free blowing) 6300 m 6300 m Nominal current 69 A...
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