Water-Loop Applications - Heat Controller HBH Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Heat Controller, Inc.
Water-Loop Heat Pump Applications
Commercial Water Loop Applications -
Commercial systems typically include a number of units
connected to a common piping system. Any unit plumbing
maintenance work can introduce air into the piping system;
therefore air elimination equipment is a major portion of the
mechanical room plumbing. In piping systems expected to
utilize water temperatures below 50°F [10°C], 1/2" (13mm)
closed cell insulation is required on all piping surfaces to
eliminate condensation (extended range units required).
Metal to plastic threaded joints should never be used due to
their tendency to leak over time. All commercial class units
include low temperature-soldered bracket-supported IPT
water connections, which do not require a backup wrench.
Teflon tape thread sealant is recommended to minimize
internal fouling of the heat exchanger. Do not over tighten
connections and route piping so as not to interfere with
service or maintenance access. Hose kits are available
from Heat Controller in different configurations as shown
in Figure 8 for connection between the unit and the piping
system. Depending upon selection, hose kits may include
shut off valves, P/T plugs for performance measurement,
high pressure stainless steel braided hose, "Y" type strainer
Figure 8: Typical Water-Loop Application
Figure 3: Typical Horizontal Unit Installation
BSP
Supply Air
Insulated supply duct with
at least one 90 deg elbow
to reduce air noise
Stainless steel braid hose
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
3/8" [10mm] threaded rods
(by others)
EAP
Flexible Duct
Connector
with integral ÒJÓ swivel
Optional
Balancing Valve
Optional Low Pressure Drop Water
HBH SERIES
with blow down valve, and/or "J" type swivel connection.
Balancing valves and an external low pressure drop solenoid
valve for use in variable speed pumping systems may also
be included in the hose kit.
The piping system should be flushed to remove dirt, piping
chips, and other foreign material prior to operation (see
"Piping System Cleaning and Flushing Procedures" in this
manual). The flow rate is usually set between 2.25 and 3.5
gpm per ton [2.9 and 4.5 l/m per kW] of cooling capacity.
Heat Controller recommends 3 gpm per ton [3.9 l/m per kW]
for most applications of water loop heat pumps. To insure
proper maintenance and servicing, P/T ports are imperative
for temperature and flow verification, as well as performance
checks.
Water loop heat pump (cooling tower/boiler) systems
typically utilize a common loop, maintained between 60 -
90°F [16 - 32°C]. The use of a closed circuit evaporative
cooling tower with a secondary heat exchanger between the
tower and the water loop is recommended. If an open type
cooling tower is used continuously, chemical treatment and
filtering will be necessary.
Return Air
CBP
Thermostat
Wiring
CAP
CAP
Unit Hanger
Ball valve with optional
integral P/T plug
Water In
Water Out
Control Valve
(can be internally mounted
on some models)
12
Low Water Temperature Cutout Setting
- CXM Control
When antifreeze is selected, the FP1
jumper (JW3) should be clipped to
select the low temperature (antifreeze
10°F [-12.2°C]) set point and avoid
nuisance faults (see "Low Water
Temperature Cutout Selection" in this
manual).
Unit
Note: Low water temperature operation
Power
requires extended range equipment.
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