Emerson 3000 - Manual (Page 49)

Glycol/GLYCOOL-Cooled Models—Self-Contained Compressor
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NOTICE
Risk of debris or precipitate clogging pipes. Can cause equipment damage.
Galvanized pipe must not be used in or with systems or units that contain glycol. The
phosphates in the inhibitor can react with the zinc in the galvanized pipe, precipitating an
insoluble material that can eventually foul the system.
Fluid-cooled condensers have small internal flow passages. To avoid clogging and other
resulting system operation problems, install a 16-20 mesh filter in the fluid supply line to the
indoor unit. The filter should be located where it can be easily serviced or replaced.
Do not install unit on open loop systems. Debris carried by the fluid will clog the brazed plate
condenser.
NOTICE
Risk of improper installation. Can cause equipment or structural damage.
Supply and return lines must be supported in a way that keeps their weight from bearing on
the piping of the unit, drycooler or pumps. Failure to support piping can strain the
equipment’s structural integrity.
A relief valve must be installed in the system to avoid the possibility of burst pipes. This valve
may be obtained from the supplier as an option or obtained from another vendor.
Emerson recommends installing manual service shut-off valves at the supply and return connections
to each unit. This enables routine service and/or emergency isolation of the unit. In addition, multiple
pump packages require a check valve at the discharge of each pump to prevent back flow through the
standby pump(s).
To facilitate filling, installation of hose bibs at the lowest point of the system is recommended.
Consideration of the minimum glycol temperature to be supplied from the drycooler will determine if
the need exists to insulate the glycol supply and return lines. Insulation will prevent condensation on
the glycol lines in low ambient conditions.
All fluid piping must comply with local codes. Care in sizing pipes will help reduce pumping power
and operating costs.
Table 13
Room dew point temperatures
Dry Bulb
°F (°C)
Wet Bulb
°F (°C)
Relative
Humidity
Dew Point*
°F (°C)
70 (21.1)
70 (21.1)
57.2 (14.0)
58.5 (14.7)
45
50
48.0 (8.9)
50.5 (10.3)
72 (22.2)
72 (22.2)
58.9 (24.9)
60.0 (15.5)
45
50
50.0 (10.0)
52.4 (11.3)
75 (23.8)
75 (23.8)
61.2 (16.2)
62.5 (16.9)
45
50
52.4 (11.3)
55.0 (12.7)
* Minimum glycol temperature before condensation will occur.