Condensing unit rigging and mounting, Ambient fan cycle control – Heatcraft Refrigeration Products H-IM-FL1A User Manual

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Figure 2. Solid Mount for Mobile or Deep

Sump Application.

Condensing Unit Rigging and Mounting

Rigging holes are provided on all units. Caution should be

exercised when moving these units. To prevent damage to the

unit housing during rigging, cables or chains used must be held

apart by spacer bars. The mounting platform or base should be

level and located so as to permit free access of supply air.

Ground Mounting

Concrete slab raised six inches above ground level provides a

suitable base. Raising the base above ground level provides

some protection from ground water and wind blown matter.

Before tightening mounting bolts, recheck level of unit. The unit

should in all cases be located with a clear space in all directions

that is at a minimum, equal to the height of the unit above

the mounting surface. A condensing unit mounted in a corner

formed by two walls, may result in discharge air recirculation

with resulting loss of capacity.

Roof Mounting

Due to the weight of the units, a structural analysis by a

qualified engineer may be required before mounting. Roof

mounted units should be installed level on steel channels or

an I-beam frame capable of supporting the weight of the unit.

Vibration absorbing pads or springs should be installed between

the condensing unit legs or frame and the roof mounting

assembly.

Access

Provide adequate space at the compressor end of the unit for

servicing. Provide adequate space on the connection side to

permit service of components.

Spring Mounted Compressor

Compressors are secured rigidly to make sure there is no transit

damage. Before operating the unit, it is necessary to follow

these steps:

a.

Remove the upper nuts and washers.

b.

Discard the shipping spacers.

c.

Install the neoprene spacers. (Spacers located

in the electrical panel or tied to compressor.)

d.

Replace the upper mounting nuts and washers.

e.

Allow 1/16 inch space between the mounting nut/

washer and the neoprene spacer.

Rigid Mounted Compressor

Some products use rigid mounted compressors. Check the

compressor mounting bolts to insure they have not vibrated

loose during shipment.

Ambient Fan Cycle Control

This is an automatic winter control method which will maintain

a condensing pressure within reasonable limits by cycling

fan motors in response to outside air temperature. The

thermostat(s) should be field adjusted to shut off the fan when

the condensing temperature is reduced to approximately 90

˚

F.

Table 2 on page 5 lists approximate settings for several system

T.D.ʼs. These settings are approximate as they do not take into

account variations in load.

CAUTION: Under no circumstance should all

condenser motors be allowed to cycle

off on one control. At least one motor

shall be wired to operate at all times.

Under most circumstances, the

condenser motor nearest the inlet

header should remain on whenever the

compressor is operating.

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