operator’s manual for all models: TR5 TR10 TR15 TR20 TR30 TR60 Page 1
Purchased From Date Purchased Date Installed Table of Contents Safety Model Number Notes: Serial Number ............................. 4 Specifications ............................. 5 Features ............................. 6-7 Receiving and Inspection ............................. 8 Parts List ............................. 9-10 Installation and Assembly ............................. 11-14 Operation and Settings ............................. 15-17 Maintenance ........................
Safety Specifications TR5 HP 1/12 Teco chillers are designed and built with safety as a prime consideration; industry-accepted safety factors have been used in the design. Each chiller is inspected at the factory for safety and operation. Any necessary adjustments are made before shipment. Follow the maintenance schedules outlined in this manual for optimum performance and safe operation. Any repairs should be done only by qualified personnel with proper training and tools.
Features H A B C D E F G H I J K L M TR5 J Ventilation Grate Air Filter Control Panel J F In Port M L Out Port K D E Power Socket UV Port(s) (Optional Accessory) Heater Port(s) (Optional Accessory) C UV Ballast(s) A Compressor G H Heat Exchanger TR10 TR5 Condenser B Ventilation Fan(s) TR15 J D E TR20 M L TR10 K A TR15 TR20 I I H/G F TR30 A C B E D TR30 TR60 TR60 M L J K Page 6 Page 7
Receiving and Inspection 1 Included Parts List Inspect the chiller closely upon receipt. Record any indication of damage and contact seller immediately. 2 TR5 Save the box and packing materials If your chiller ever needs to be repaired or serviced, you will need to ship it in the original box.
Optional Parts Installation and Assembly ALL MODELS Teco SeaChill Chillers are intended for indoor operation. Do not expose chiller to outside elements or direct sources of heat. Maximum allowed ambient temperature is 95°F/35°C. Do not operate chiller in temperatures over 95°F/35°C. Flow Indicator 15 W Replacement UV Lamp If the chiller is placed in an enclosed space (a cabinet or aquarium stand) it must have an air inlet as well as a ventilation outlet.
TR5 Valve Assembly 1 2 TR10 TR15 TR20 ALL MODELS Plumbing SeaChill Chillers can be plumbed using flexible plastic tubing or hard plumbed using PVC. Unscrew the Ring Nuts for the shut off valves from the chiller inlet and outlet. Remove the In/ Out plugs from the In/Out ports of the chiller. Remove the O-rings from In/Out plugs. (do not discard In/Out plugs– store for use should you ever need to transport or ship the chiller to another location).
ALL MODELS Typical Installations ALL MODELS Operating Your Chiller Submersible Pump Installation Closed Loop Water is being run through the chiller by a separate pump and returned back to the sump. Starting Your Chiller PUMP 1 Open the Shut Off Valves by rotating the valve counterclockwise. 2 Turn on the pump from the aquarium to the chiller. 3 Check for leaks and adjust as needed. 4 Make sure water is circulating through the chiller at an appropriate rate.
Setting & Controlling Your Chiller Setting & Controlling Your Chiller Control Panel TR5 TR10 TR10 Silent Mode All Teco Seachill models share the same control functionality. The following directions apply to all models, with exceptions for Silent Mode, UV Sterilizer, and Heater for models that do not have those functions. TR15 1 TR20 Press “SILENT” when the chiller is on. Silent mode slows the ventilation fan, causing the chiller to become quieter. Press “SILENT” again to turn silent mode off.
Cleaning the Air Filter Removing Housing TR5 TR10 TR15 TR20 TR5 Remove the filter from the bottom of the chiller. TR30 TR60 Use a screwdriver to turn the plastic bolt 90˚ clockwise. (so the slot is vertical to the ground) This unlocks the ventilation grate and allows you to remove the air filter. 1 Turn off and unplug the chiller. 2 Remove shut off valves by unscrewing ring nuts. Remove housing ring nuts and gaskets.
TR5 Changing the Fuse TR10 TR15 TR20 TR10 Changing UV Bulb TR15 TR20 Fuse Clip Fuse Holder It is time to replace the UV Lamp when the AL2 code flashes on the control panel 1 Turn off and unplug the chiller before changing the fuse. 2 Remove the fuse holder from socket using a flathead screwdriver. 3 Remove blown fuse from clip and discard. 4 Push out the spare fuse (contained in the fuse holder), place new fuse in the clip, replace fuse holder.
TR30 Changing UV Bulb TR60 Troubleshooting Problem Display does not light up Cause Solution No Electricity Check that the power supply cable is correctly connected to both the chiller and outlet. Check that the power switch is ON. Check that the fuse is intact. Dirty Air Filter Clean Air Filter as described on page 18.
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