Comfort-Aire HEH Series 2 to 5 Tons - Manual (Page 14)

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Installation, Operation & Maintenance HEV/H SERIES Heat Controller, LLC.
WATER CONNECTION INSTALLATION
External Flow Controller Mounting
The Flow Controller can be mounted beside the unit
as shown in Figure 12. Review the Flow Controller
installation manual for more details.
Water Connections-Residential HR Models
Models utilize swivel piping fittings for water connections
that are rated for 450 psi (3101 kPa) operating pressure.
The connections have a rubber gasket seal similar to a
garden hose gasket, which when mated to the flush end
of most 1” threaded male pipe fittings provides a leak-
free seal without the need for thread sealing tape or joint
compound. Insure that the rubber seal is in the swivel
connector prior to attempting any connection (rubber
seals are shipped attached to the swivel connector). DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN or leaks may occur.
The female locking ring is threaded onto the pipe threads
Gasket
Swivel Nut
Stainless steel
snap ring
Brass Adaptor
Hand Tighten
Only!
Do Not
Overtighten!
Figure 11: Water Connections
CAUTION! The following instructions
represent industry accepted installation
practices for closed loop earth coupled heat
pump systems. Instructions are provided
to assist the contractor in installing trouble
free ground loops. These instructions are
recommendations only. State/provincial
and local codes MUST be followed and
installation MUST conform to ALL applicable
codes. It is the responsibility of the installing
contractor to determine and comply with ALL
applicable codes and regulations.
Pre-Installation
Prior to installation, locate and mark all existing
underground utilities, piping, etc. Install loops for new
construction before sidewalks, patios, driveways, and other
construction has begun. During construction, accurately
mark all ground loop piping on the plot plan as an aid in
avoiding potential future damage to the installation.
Piping Installation
The typical closed loop ground source system is shown
in Figure 12. All earth loop piping materials should be
limited to polyethylene fusion only for in-ground sections
of the loop. Galvanized or steel fittings should not be
used at any time due to their tendency to corrode. All
plastic to metal threaded fittings should be avoided due
to their potential to leak in earth coupled applications. A
flanged fitting should be substituted. P/T plugs should be
used so that flow can be measured using the pressure
drop of the unit heat exchanger.
Earth loop temperatures can range between 25 and
110°F [-4 to 43°C]. Flow rates between 2.25 and 3 gpm
per ton [2.41 to 3.23 l/m per kW] of cooling capacity
recommended in these applications.
Test individual horizontal loop circuits before backfilling.
Test vertical U-bends and pond loop assemblies prior to
installation. Pressures of at least 100 psi [689 kPa] should
be used when testing. Do not exceed the pipe pressure
rating. Test entire system when all loops are assembled.
Flushing the Loop
Once piping is completed between the unit, Flow
Controller and the ground loop (Figure 12), the loop is
ready for final purging and charging. A flush cart with
at least a 1.5 hp [1.1 kW] pump is required to achieve
enough fluid velocity in the loop piping system to purge
air and dirt particles. An antifreeze solution is used in
most areas to prevent freezing. All air and debris must
be removed from the earth loop piping before operation.
Flush the loop with a high volume of water at a minimum
velocity of 2 fps (0.6 m/s) in all piping. The steps below
must be followed for proper flushing.
1. Fill loop with water from a garden hose through the
flush cart before using the flush cart pump to insure
an even fill.
2. Once full, the flushing process can begin. Do not
allow the water level in the flush cart tank to drop
below the pump inlet line to avoid air being pumped
back out to the earth loop.
3. Try to maintain a fluid level in the tank above the
return tee so that air cannot be continuously mixed
back into the fluid. Surges of 50 psi (345 kPa) can
be used to help purge air pockets by simply shutting
off the return valve going into the flush cart reservoir.
This “dead heads” the pump to 50 psi (345 kPa). To
purge, dead head the pump until maximum pumping
GROUND-LOOP HEAT PUMP APPLICATIONS
which holds the male pipe end against the rubber
gasket, and seals the joint. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY! DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
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