the water connections on the unit. EC Units are supplied
with either a copper or optional cupro-nickel condenser.
Copper is adequate for ground water that is not high in
mineral content. Should your well driller express concern
regarding the quality of the well water available or should
any known hazards exist in your area, we recommend
proper testing to assure the well water quality is suitable
for use with water source equipment. In conditions
anticipating moderate scale formation or in brackish water
a cupro-nickel heat exchanger is recommended.
Both the supply and discharge water lines will sweat if
subjected to low water temperature. These lines should be
insulated to prevent damage from condensation.
All manual flow valves used in the system must be ball
valves. Globe and gate valves must not be used due to high
pressure drop and poor throttling characteristics. Never
exceed the recommended water flow rates. Serious
damage or erosion of the water to refrigerant heat
exchanger could occur.
Always check carefully for water leaks and repair
appropriately. Units are equipped with female pipe thread
fittings. Consult the specification sheets for sizes. Teflon
tape sealer should be used when connecting water piping
connections to the units to insure against leaks and
possible heat exchanger fouling. Do not overtighten the
connections. Flexible hoses should be used between the
unit and the rigid system to avoid possible vibration. Ball
valves should be installed in the supply and return lines for
unit isolation and unit water flow balancing.
Pressure/temperature ports are recommended in both the
supply and return lines for system flow balancing. The
water flow can be accurately set by measuring the water-
to-refrigerant heat exchangers water side pressure drop.
See the unit specification sheets for the water flow and
pressure drop information.
CAUTION: Water piping exposed to extreme, low ambient
temperatures is subject to freezing.
WELL WATER SYSTEMS: (50° F EWT Min.)
(Figure #5)
When a water well is used exclusively for supplying water
to the heat pump, the pump should operate only when the
heat pump operates. A 24 volt, double pole single throw
(DP/ST) contactor can be used to operate the well pump
with the heat pump.
When two or more units are supplied from one well, the
pump can be wired to operate independently from either
unit. Two 24-volt double pole single throw relays wired in
parallel are required. An upsized VA transformer may be
required in either case.
The discharge water from the heat pump is not
contaminated in any manner and can be disposed of in
various ways depending on local codes (i.e. discharge well,
dry well, storm sewer, drain field, stream, pond, etc.)
COOLING TOWER / BOILER APPLICATION:
(Figure #6)
To assure adequate cooling and heating performance, the
cooling tower and boiler water loop temperature should be
maintained between 50°F to 75°F in the heating mode and
60°F to 110°F in the cooling mode. In the cooling mode,
heat is rejected from the unit into the water loop. A cooling
tower provides evaporative cooling to the loop fluid; thus,
maintaining a constant supply temperature to the unit.
When utilizing an open cooling tower, chemical water
treatment is mandatory to ensure the water is free of
corrosive materials.
A secondary heat exchanger (plate frame between the unit
and the open cooling tower) may also be used. It is
imperative that all air is eliminated from the closed loop
side of the heat exchanger to prevent condenser fouling.
In the heating mode, heat is absorbed from the water loop
to the unit. A boiler can be utilized to maintain the loop
within the proper temperature range.
No unit should be connected to the supply or return piping
until the water system has been completely cleaned and
flushed to remove dirt, piping chips or other foreign
material. Supply and return hoses should be connected
together during this process to ensure the entire system is
properly flushed. After the cleaning and flushing has taken
place the unit may be connected to the water loop and
should have all valves wide open.
EARTH COUPLED SYSTEMS: (Figure #7)
Operation of an EC Series unit on a closed loop application
requires the extended range option.
NOTE: Closed loop and pond applications require
specialized design knowledge. No attempt at these
installations should be made unless the dealer has received
specialized training.
Utilizing Ground Loop Pumping Package (GLP), makes the
installation easy. Anti-freeze solutions must be utilized
when low evaporating conditions are expected to occur.
Refer to the installation manuals for more specific
instructions.
IN-WARRANTY MATERIAL RETURN:
When contacting your FHP Representative for service or
replacement parts, refer to the model and serial number of
the unit as stamped on the data plate attached to the unit.
All warranty material returned to the factory for credit must
be accompanied by a material return material tag. Enter
the information as called for on the tag in order to expedite
handling and insure prompt issuance of credits.
Freight charges for all items returned to the factory shall be
prepaid.The return of the part does not constitute an order
for a replacement. Therefore, a purchase order must be
entered through your nearest representative. The order
shall include the part number, model number, and serial
number of the unit involved. If the part is within the
warranty period, and after our inspection of the returned
part proves that the failure is due to faulty material or
workmanship a credit or replacement part will be issued.
All warranty parts shall be returned freight prepaid to:
FHP Manufacturing Company
601 N.W. 65TH Court • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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