Manual
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Site Preperation/Installation
SITE PREPARATION
Base Requirements
The minimum base requirement for the ClimaCool chiller is a
level surface which has been checked to ensure that it is capable
of bearing the combined operating weight of the modules (see
page 4)
Anti-Vibration Mountings
Although the compressors are installed on anti-vibration
mountings, further isolation of the chiller from the structure can
be achieved by installing vibration-eliminating springs or pads
under the base rails on which the chiller will rest (see page 8 -
Vibration Isolation)
Service Access
The minimum space required for electrical panel service is 36”
in the front of each module Allow 24” service clearance in the
back of the module for refrigeration access Allow a minimum
of 18” of clearance above the module for service Allow 12” side
clearance of any ClimaCool modular chiller system (see Service
Clearances page 7) Local building or electrical codes may
require additional clearance
Draining
When performing standard maintenance procedures such as
ushing heat exchanger, it will be necessary to close off a section
of a module ClimaCool modular chillers come equipped with
isolation valves for this purpose Access to a oor drain is helpful
when performing standard maintenance procedures
INSTALLATION
Assembling Modules
Use of (2) 4” rails (minimum size) is required for ease of
installation One of the end modules should be chosen as the
reference module and carefully located
A factory supplied fastener kit is provided for the adjoining
of each module Each kit contains (2) gaskets, (16) ¾” fully
threaded studs, (32) heavy duty hex nuts, (32) lock washers, and
(32) at washers
A ¾”-10 tap should be run through each weld nut located at the
bottom rear chiller header ange of each module Screw the fully
threaded studs into these four weld nut locations At all other
ange hole locations, insert fully threaded studs, attach washers,
lock washers, and nuts from the fastener kit
The gasket should be placed between the rst reference module
and the next module Slide the next module into position while
guiding the fully threaded studs into the ange holes of the next
module Finally, the washers, lock washers, and nuts are applied
to the other end of the fully threaded studs to securely fasten the
module anges
Tighten the ange bolts in a diametrically opposite pattern,
in such a way as to pull the modules together evenly It will
be necessary to use a ¾” (12 point) box-end wrench when
tightening As each module is added, the alignment of the whole
package should be conrmed
Header and Flange Insulation
Chilled water piping is pre-insulated on each module at the
factory with ¾” closed cell foam rubber After the bolting the
modules together, the installer must apply insulation on site over
the chilled water header connection anges
Connecting the Water Piping to Modules
Water piping must be installed in accordance with applicable
codes and standards Flexible connections and supports should
be installed to prevent load or stress on the module’s ange
connections (see page 11 - Water Piping Congurations)