AEC FSS Series 1.5- 10 HP Fountain Solution Systems User Manual

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Operation and Installation Manual

FSS Series 1.5 to 10 hp

Fountain Solution Systems

Important! Read Carefully Before Attempting to Install or Operate Equipment

Part No. A0568776 Revision: New Bulletin No. IAE-600

Write down your Circulators ________________ ________________

serial numbers here for ________________ ________________

future reference ________________ ________________

________________ ________________

Performance figures stated in this manual are based on a standard atmosphere of 59°F
(15°C) at 29.92” Hg (1,014 millibars) at sea level, using 60 Hz power. Altitude is an
important consideration when specifying chillers. AEC can advise you on proper
selection and sizing of systems for your operating environment.

AEC is committed

to a continuing program of product improvement.

Specifications, appearance, and dimensions described in this manual

are subject to change without notice.

Part No. A0568776 Bulletin No. IAE-600 Effective 9/17/2003

DCN No. ____________

© Copyright AEC, Inc. 2003

All rights reserved.

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Please reference this page for updated contact information.

These manuals are obsolete and are provided only for their technical information, data and capacities.
Portions of these manuals detailing procedures or precautions in the operation, inspection, maintenance
and repair of the products may be inadequate, inaccurate, and/or incomplete and shouldn’t be relied
upon. Please contact the ACS Group for more current information about these manuals and their
warnings and precautions.

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The ACS Customer Service Group will provide your company with genuine OEM quality parts manufactured to engineering
design specifications, which will maximize your equipment’s performance and efficiency. To assist in expediting your phone
or fax order, please have the model and serial number of your unit when you contact us. A customer replacement parts list
is included in this manual for your convenience. ACS welcomes inquiries on all your parts needs and is dedicated to
providing excellent customer service.

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Our products are sold by a worldwide network of independent sales representatives. Contact our Sales Department for the
name of the sales representative nearest you.

Let us install your system. The Contract Department offers any or all of these services: project planning; system packages
including drawings; equipment, labor, and construction materials; and union or non-union installations.

For assistance with your sales or system contracting needs please Call:

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Facilities:

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India

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Dist. Pune 410501, India
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Safety Considerations

AEC/FSS Solution Systems are designed to provide safe and
reliable operation when installed and operated within design
specifications, following national and local safety codes.

To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when
installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, use good
judgment and follow these safe practices:

; Follow all SAFETY CODES.

; Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES.

; Disconnect and/or lock out power before servicing or

maintaining the chiller.

; Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING, or

MOVING this equipment.

; Operate this equipment within design specifications.

; OPEN, TAG, and LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS before

working on equipment. You should remove the fuses and carry
them with you.

; Make sure the chiller and components are properly

GROUNDED before you switch on power.

; When welding or brazing in or around this equipment, make

sure VENTILATION is ADEQUATE. PROTECT adjacent
materials from flame or sparks by shielding with sheet metal.
An approved FIRE EXTINGUISHER should be close at hand
and ready for use if needed.

; The refrigeration system can develop refrigerant pressures in

excess of 500 psi (3,447.5 kPa/ 34.47 bars). DO NOT CUT

INTO THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM. This must be
performed by a qualified service technician only.

; Do not restore power until you remove all tools, test

equipment, etc., and the chiller and related equipment are fully
reassembled.

; Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the

information in this manual should work on this equipment.

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Table of Contents

1 General Information ................................................. 7

1-1 Introduction...................................................................................... 7

1-2 Necessary Documents..................................................................... 7

1-3 Models Covered............................................................................... 8

1-4 Standard Features........................................................................... 8

1-5 Available Options........................................................................... 10

2 Shipping Information ............................................. 17

2-1 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................. 17

2-2 In the Event of Shipping Damages ................................................ 17

2-3 If the Shipment is Not Complete.................................................... 18

2-4 If the Shipment is Not Correct ....................................................... 18

2-5 Returns .......................................................................................... 18

2-6 Uncrating ....................................................................................... 19

3 Installation .............................................................. 21

3-1 Making Electrical Connections ...................................................... 21

3-2 Making Process Connections ........................................................ 22

3-3 Water Treatment Considerations................................................... 28

3-4 Water-Cooled Chiller Condenser Connections.............................. 28

3-5 Air-Cooled Condenser Chiller Air Supply ...................................... 29

3-6 Condensing Air Temperature ........................................................ 29

3-7 FSS-R Series with Remote Condenser ......................................... 30

3-8 Checking Motor Direction .............................................................. 35

4 Sequence of Operation.......................................... 37

4-1 Solution Circuit............................................................................... 37

4-2 Refrigeration Circuit....................................................................... 37

4-3 Low Thermostat Control ................................................................ 38

4-4 Crankcase Heater.......................................................................... 39

4-5 High Pressure Cutout .................................................................... 39

4-6 Low Pressure Cutout ..................................................................... 39

4-7 Fan Cycling Switch ........................................................................ 40

4-8 Pressure Switch............................................................................. 40

4-9 Flow Switch.................................................................................... 40

4-10 Air Pressure Switch ....................................................................... 40

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Table of Contents

5 Setup Procedures .................................................. 42

5-1 Conductivity Meter......................................................................... 42

5-2 pH TRANSMITTER........................................................................ 44

6 Startup Checklists.................................................. 47

6-1 Introduction.................................................................................... 47

6-2 FSS Series Chiller Startup Checklist ............................................. 47

6-3 Starting Up FSS Series Chillers .................................................... 48

7 Operation ................................................................ 49

7-1 Introduction.................................................................................... 49

7-2 Setting Process Water Temperature ............................................. 49

7-3 LED Indicators ............................................................................... 49

7-4 Changing Controller Parameters ................................................... 50

7-5 Graphic Panel Indicators and Switches......................................... 54

8 Optional Communications .................................... 56

8-1 Programming the Electronic High/Low Thermostat ....................... 56

9 Routine Maintenance ............................................. 59

9-1 Lubrication ..................................................................................... 59

9-2 Filter Cleaning................................................................................ 59

9-3 Maintaining the Condenser............................................................ 60

9-4 Maintaining the Evaporator............................................................ 61

9-5 Evaporator Process Piping Y-Strainer (Optional) .......................... 61

9-6 Preventive Maintenance Service ................................................... 62

10 Troubleshooting..................................................... 63

10-1 Cooling System (Chiller) ................................................................ 63

10-2 Cooling System (Heat Exchanger) ................................................ 65

10-3 Metering System............................................................................ 65

10-4 Circulating System......................................................................... 70

10-5 Pump Troubleshooting .................................................................. 71

I Index........................................................................ 77

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Charts and Figures

1

FSS Series 1.5 Hp Circulator 13

2

FSS Series 3.5 Hp Circulator 14

3

FSS Series 5 Hp Circulator 15

4

FSS-R Remote Condenser Assembly Models 16

5

FSS Series Return Pump Curve (3/8” & ½”) 26

6

FSS Series Return Pump Curve (3/4” & 1”) 27

7

Remote Condenser Piping Trap Locations 31

8

Remote Condenser Piping Trap Locations 32

9

Remote Condenser Piping Trap Locations 32

10
11
12
13
14

Refrigerant Line Sizing 32

Liquid Line Sizing 33

Discharge Line Sizing 34

FSR Chiller & Condenser Charge 34

Field Installed Piping Charge 34

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1 General Information

1-1 Introduction

AEC, Inc. Fountain Solution Systems Series Circulators are
reliable, accurate, and easy to use press cooling units. They are
available in air-, water-, and remote air-cooled designs in a range
of sizes from 1.5 to 40 tons. All are self-contained, some units are
fully portable, and shipped ready-to-use (remote air-cooled chillers
require field installation by qualified technicians).

Standard range of operation is 50°F to 70°F (10°C to 21°C).

A properly installed, operated, and maintained FSS Series
circulator provides many years of reliable operation. To get the
most satisfaction from your new circulator, read and follow the
instructions in this manual.

1-2 Necessary Documents

The following documents are necessary for the operation,
installation, and maintenance of an AEC, Inc./FSS Series Fountain
Solution Systems. Additional copies are available from AEC, Inc.

Make sure that the appropriate personnel are familiar with
these documents:

• This manual.

• The electrical schematic and connection diagram mounted

inside the control enclosure.

• The operation and installation manuals for accessories and

options selected by the customer.

• The Customer Parts List included in the information packet.

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1-3 Models Covered

This manual provides operation, installation, and maintenance
instructions for AEC, Inc./FSS Series Fountain Solution Systems.

You’ll find model numbers on the serial tag. You should know the
model number, serial number, and operating voltage of your
circulator if you need to contact AEC, Inc.

FSS Series circulator models are designated by approximate
compressor horsepower (1½, 3½, 5, 7½, 10, etc.) and the cooling
method used—air-cooled are FSS-A, water-cooled are FSS-W, and
remote air-cooled units are FSS-R.

1-4 Standard Features

Mechanical Features

Compressor

Hermetic scroll compressors are used on 1.5 hp through 40 hp
models.

Evaporator

Stainless steel nickel brazed plate evaporators are used on all
models.

Air-Cooled Condenser (FSS-A)

Aluminum fin/copper tube with washable filters, on model FSS 1.5
package unit only.

Water-Cooled Condenser (FSS-W)

Three (3) hp to 7.5 hp (1.49 kW to 5.95 kW), tube-in-tube; all
come with cooling water regulating valves for chilled cooling
water or city water.

Remote Air-Cooled Condenser (FSS-R)

Eight (8) hp to 40 hp (3.73 to 29.83 kW) only; aluminum
fin/copper tube with optional low ambient control down to -20°F (­29°C) via pressure-actuated fan staging and a variable-speed
primary fan.

Reservoir

A fifteen- (15) gallon stainless steel tank is used on the 2 hp model,
50-gallon stainless steel tank is used on the 3 hp, 5 hp and 7.5 hp

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portable models, and a 35-gallon stainless steel tank is used on the
3 hp, 5 hp, and 7.5 hp stand alone models.

Piping

Process piping is non-ferrous stainless steel or polypropelene
piping for all models.

Pump

Non-overloading ODP motors, horizontally mounted stamped
stainless steel construction.

Other Mechanical Features

• Externally valved drain

• Low condensor water pressure switch

• Low process water flow switch - optional

• NEMA-rated ODP fan motor(s) (FSS-R air-cooled chillers)

• Stainless steel frame, painted cabinetry, on stand alone

models, 2½” (6.4 cm) swivel casters on 2 hp models, 4” (10
cm) swivel casters on 3 hp and 5 hp models.

Electrical Features

• Process water bypass for system protection only.

• To Process 2 ½” (63 mm) dual scale liquid-filled water

pressure gauge

• Fully insulated refrigeration piping

• Easy access to the mechanical cabinet

• Continuous Dual Filtration

• Digital Conductivity Readings 0 – 5000

mµs

• Fully accessible electrical control enclosure on 2 hp to 40 hp

models

• Single-point power and ground connection

• Non-fused (lockable) disconnect switch

• Branch circuit protection

• 230/3/60 and 460/3/60 volt

• 24v DC Control Voltage

• Consult factory for other applications

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Refrigeration Features

Controller Features

• R-22 refrigerant

• Hot gas bypass capacity control

• High and low refrigerant pressure cut-out switches

• Fan cycling switch on remote models

• High pressure spring actuated relief valve

• Multiple refrigeration access ports

• Compressor service valves

• Hot gas bypass and liquid line shut-off ball valves

• Filter-dryer

• Sight glass

• Balanced port thermal expansion valve

• Off-the-shelf, microprocessor-based, PID auto-tuning

controller with To Process and Set Point LED readout

• Microprocessor temperature switch with LCD display for

process water freeze protection with compressor cut-out

• Time delay for proof of water or pressure flow

• Off-delay timer to prevent short cycling of compressor

Other Features

• One (1) year warranty on compressor and labor

• Two (2) year warranty on parts

• Three (3) year limited warranty on controller

1-5 Available Options

FSS Series circulators are available with options that tailor the unit
to your requirements. Some must be factory installed and some can
be retrofitted in the field. Consult your sales representative for
more information.

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Process Solution Return Filter

Also Available as Field Retrofit Kit

The Process Solution Return Filter option includes a free standing
Stainless Steel filter housing, 7” or 14” cartridges with a rating of
20 Microns (depending on filtration required; other sizes
available), with inlet & outlet pressure gauges, and manual bypass
for easy replacement of cartridges without shutting down the
process.

General Fault Indicator Audible Alarm

Also Available as Field Retrofit Kit

The General Fault Indicator Audible Alarm option includes an 85
dB @ 2 ft. (61 cm) audible alarm buzzer and silence button with
provisions for customer wiring indication interlock. The alarm
signals anytime that a fault is recognized during the operation of
the chiller.

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Compressor Hour Meter

Also Available as Field Retrofit Kit

The Compressor Hour Meter option includes a DIN-mount hour
meter that keeps track of the total time that the compressor runs.

Communications Options

External communications options for your unit include RS-232C
and RS-485 communications standards.

pH Indication

Digital Readout of Fountain Solution pH readings from 0 - 10

UL Labeled Electrical Subpanel

The UL Labeled Electrical Subpanel option provides for the
subpanel to be listed with Underwriters Laboratory, with UL­related benefits and features.

PLC Controlled

The optional PLC unit controls all aspects of your Fountain
Circulator. Operator Interface has easy to access menus while
providing security for those areas not used by operators. Other
features include: providing a history when alarm is set off; trending
of your vital control points and communications with other press
equipment. Optional communications modem allows AEC service
technicians the capabilities of troubleshooting or system
diagnostics over the phone without any downtime.

Optional Pumps

Pump options are available for greater pressure and flow rates.

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FSS Series 1.5 hp Circulator

20" 30"

Figure 1

OVER
FLOW

7"

TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER

OPERATOR
PANEL

PFC PORTABLE FOUNTAIN CIRCULATOR 1.5

POWER

PUMP

HIGH

LOW

LOW

COMPRESSOR

HOT GAS

ON

ON

REFRIGERANT

TANK

REFRIGERANT

ON

BY−PASS

PRESSURE

LEVEL

PRESSURE

OFF

46"

OFF

A p p l i c a t i o n
E n g i n e e r i n g

FRONT VIEW

Portable Fountain Solution Control with Integral Air-Cooled Condenser

Model / Part Number

Voltage
Leaving Fountain Solution

Cooling Capacity c

Nominal Fountain Solution Flow

Nominal Fountain Solution Pressure

Condenser Air Flow

Temperature Display

Installation Site Elevation

Dimensions

Standard Connected Power

Shipping Weight

Operating Weight

Connections

Process

Water Make-up

Overflow

Drain

Etch/Additive

Air

c

Cooling capacity based on operation with 55°F leaving fountain solution temperature, 95°F ambient air, standard pump, 60 hertz
operation and operation sea level.

DANGER

Length

Width

Height

12"

7"

AIR IN

WATER IN

FROM PROCESS

POWER CABLE
ENTRANCE

TO PROCESS

43"

DRAIN

22"

18"

13"

SIDE VIEW BACK VIEW

2"

5"

PFC-1.5AG Nameplate Amps (460/3/60)

460/3/60
55ºF

Compressor and fan 2.6

1.5-tons [(18,000 Btu/hr) (4,536 K-cal/hr) (5.3 kW)] Standard 1/2-hp Pump 1.0

5 GPM Standard Total 3.6

18 PSI

1,225 CFM

Fahrenheit

Sea level

30 inches

20 inches

46 inches

3.6 amps

295 pounds

345 pounds

Size Type

½ - inch hose barb

½ - inch hose barb

½ - inch hose barb

½- inch hose barb

3/8– inch

3/8– inch

inch tube

inch tube

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Figure 2

FSS Series 3.5 hp Circulator

39"

TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER

DRAIN

14"

47"

22"

FRONT VIEW

CONDUCTIVITY

DISPLAY

E-STOP

PFC PORTABLE FOUNTAIN CIRCULATOR-5

CONDUCTIVITY

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

SOLUTION

ADDITIVE

ETCH

CIRCULATOR

CIRCULATOR

OFF
SUPPLY PUMP

DRUM

TANK

DRUM

SYSTEM

ON

LOW LEVEL

LOW LEVEL

LOW LEVEL

OFF ON

DANGER

34"

63"

ALARM LIGHT

OPERATOR
PANEL

ELECTRICAL
ENCLOSURE

SIDE VIEW

DISCONNECT

53"

5.5"

BACK VIEW

emergency

stop

20"

WATER IN

METERING PUMP

26"

21"

OVER
FLOW

TO PROCESS

3/8" CHEM
CONNECTION

15"

CONDENSER
OUT

CONDENSER
IN

AIR IN

FROM PROCESS

14"

7"

6"

Portable Fountain Solution Control with Integral Water-Cooled Condenser

Model / Part Number

Voltage
Leaving Fountain Solution Temp.

Cooling Capacity c

Nominal Fountain Solution Flow

Nominal Fountain Solution Pressure

Condenser Water Flow

Temperature Display

Installation Site Elevation

Dimensions

Length

Width

Height

Standard Connected Power

Shipping Weight

Operating Weight

Process Connections

Condenser Connections

Water Make-up

Overflow

Internal Tank Drain

Etch/additive

Air Connections

c Cooling capacity based on operation with 50°F leaving fluid temperature, 95°F ambient air, standard pump, 60 hertz operation and

operation sea level.

PFC-3.5WG Nameplate Amps (460/3/60)

460/3/60
55ºF

Compressor 6.5

3.5-tons [(42,000 Btu/hr) (10,584 K-cal/hr) (12.3 kW)] Standard 2-hp Pump 3.4

7 GPM Standard Total 9.9

50 PSI

18 GPM 3 hp process pump 4.8

Fahrenheit

Sea level

34 inches

47 inches

59 inches

15 amps

pounds

pounds

1 inch hose barb

1 Inch hose barb

1 Inch hose barb

1 Inch hose barb

½ Inch hose barb

3/8 Inch tube

3/8 Inch tube

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Figure 3

FSS Series 5 hp Circulator

TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER

79"

17"

CONDUCTIVITY
DISPLAY

PFC PORTABLE FOUNTAIN CIRCULATOR-5

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

SOLUTION

CIRCULATOR

CIRCULATOR

OFF
SUPPLY PUMP

TANK

SYSTEM

ONOFF LOW LEVEL

ON

OPERATOR
PANEL

DRAIN

9"

CONDUCTIVITY

ADDITIVE

ETCH

DRUMDRUM

LOW LEVEL LOW LEVEL

E-STOP

emergency

stop

FRONT VIEW

DISCONNECT

A p p l i c a t i o n
E n g i n e e r i n g

ELECTRICAL
ENCLOSURE

32"

ALARM LIGHT

AIR IN

AIR OUT

ETCH

ADDITIVE

5"

CONDENSER OUT

SIDE VIEW

BACK VIEW

CONDENSER IN

63"

30"

26"

21"

15"

OVER

FLOW

WATER IN
FROM PROCESS
TO PROCESS

Fountain Solution System with Integral Water-Cooled Condenser

Model / Part Number

Voltage

Leaving Fountain Solution Temp

Cooling Capacity c

Nominal Fountain Solution Flow

Nominal Fountain Solution Pressure

Condenser Water Flow

Temperature Display

Installation Site Elevation

Dimensions

Length

Width

Height

Standard Connected Power

Shipping Weight

Operating Weight

Process Connections

Condenser Connections

Water Make-up

Overflow

Internal Tank Drain

Etch/Additive Connections

Air Connections

c Cooling capacity based on operation with 55°F leaving fountain solution temperature, 85°F condenser water, standard pump, 60

hertz operation and operation sea level.

FSS-5WG Nameplate Amps (460/3/60)

460/3/60 Compressor 10

55ºF Standard 2 hp pump 3.4

5-tons [(60,000 Btu/hr) (15,120 K-cal/hr) (17.6 kW)] Standard Total 13.4

23 GPM

43 PSI

15 GPM at 85 ºF 3-hp process pump 4.8

Fahrenheit

Sea level

32 Inches

63 Inches

79 Inches

20 amps

pounds

pounds

1 inch hose barb

1 inch hose barb

1 inch hose barb

1 inch hose barb

½ inch hose barb

3/8 inch tube

3/8 inch tube

10"

6"

9"

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Figure 4

FSS-R Remote Condenser Assembly Models

To convert inches to cm, multiply dimension by 2.54.

Each Totals e f Overall Dimensions Connections Charge

Model Dia. Motor Amps Air flow Net wt. Length Width Height Mtg. Discharge Liquid R-22

Number in. hp c 460V Fans cfm h lbs. h ‘A’(in.) ‘B’(in.) ‘C’(in.) ‘D’(in.) ODS(in.) ODS(in.) lbs. g

FSS-R5 ¾ hp 1 ø 2.4 1 6,450 260 49.8 40.0 1⅛⅞3.6
FSS-R7.5 3.7 2 12,400 470 69.8 60.0 1⅛⅞3.6
FSS-R10 3.7 2 13,700 510 89.8 80.0 1⅜ 1⅛ 4.6
FSS-R15
FSS-R20 5.9 2 23,000 840 125.0 108.0 10.0
FSS-R25 5.9 2 21,900 860 125.0 108.0
FSS-R30 9.4 3 34,800 1,280 180.0 24.0
FSS-R35 9.4 3 32,900 1,300 180.0 24.0
FSS-R40

c ø represents electrical phase; all motors are 1,140 rpm. Multiply hp by 0.746 to convert to kW.
d All first fan motors (Header Side) are ¾ hp (0.56 kW) single phase variable speed.
e Multiply 460V amperages by 2.0 for 208-230V amperages.
f Multiply 460 V amperages by 0.8 for 575 V amperages.
g Refrigeration charge is for remote condenser only!
h To convert cfm to cmh, multiply by 1.699. To convert lbs. to Kg, multiply by 0.454.

26

⅓ hp 3 ø

30 1 ½ hp 3 ø

Fan(s) d e f Remote Condenser Refrigeration g

43.0 40.5

5.0 3 20,500 550 129.8

45.5 50.0

12.9 4 46,400 1,690 235.0

120.0 1⅝ 1⅛ 6.4

1⅝

i

2⅛

16.0

29.0

i See drawing above.

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2 Shipping Information

2-1 Unpacking and Inspection

You should inspect your AEC, Inc./ Fountain Solution System
Series circulator for possible shipping damage. If the container and
packing materials are in re-usable condition, save them for
reshipment if necessary.

Thoroughly check the equipment for any damage that might have
occurred in transit. In case of breakage, damage, shortage, or
incorrect shipment refer to the following sections.

2-2 In the Event of Shipping Damages

Important!

According to the contract terms and conditions of the Carrier,

the responsibility of the Shipper ends at the time and place of shipment.

; Notify the transportation company’s local agent if you discover

damage.

; Hold the damaged goods and packing material for the

examining agent’s inspection. Do not return any goods to AEC,
Inc. before the transportation company inspection and
authorization.

; File a claim against the transportation company. Substantiate

the claim by referring to the agent’s report. A certified copy of
our invoice is available upon request. If the shipment was
prepaid, call us for a receipted transportation bill.

; Advise AEC, Inc. regarding your wish for assistance and to

obtain an RMA (return material authorization) number.

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2-3 If the Shipment is Not Complete

Check the packing list. You should have:

; AEC, Inc./ Fountain Solution System Circulator

; Bill of lading for equipment shipped

; Operation and Installation packet

; Electrical schematic and panel layout drawings

Re-inspect the container and packing material to see if you missed
any smaller items during unpacking. Determine that the item was
not inadvertently taken from the area before you checked in the
shipment. Notify AEC, Inc. immediately of the shortage.

2-4 If the Shipment is Not Correct

If the shipment is not what you ordered, contact the AEC, Inc.
shipping department immediately. For shipments in the United

States and Canada, call 1 [phone]; for all other countries,
call our international desk at 001 [phone]. Have the order
number and item number available.
Hold the items until you receive shipping instructions.

2-5 Returns

Do not return any damaged or incorrect items

until you receive shipping instructions from AEC, Inc.

Important!

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2-6 Uncrating

FSS Series Portable Chiller Models 2 hp to 5 hp

FSS Series portable circulators are shipped mounted on a skid,
enclosed in a plastic wrapper, and contained in a cardboard box.

Remove the nails holding the box to the skid and lift the box off
carefully, avoiding staples in the 1’ x 4’ wood supports. Cut steel
banding.

Use a pry bar to remove the blocks securing the unit to the skid.

Insert forks between skid and portable chiller from the side until they
protrude beyond the opposite side of the unit. The forks must be
equidistant from the centerline of the unit and the unit must be
balanced on the forks.

Lift the unit off the skid with a fork truck. Lift slowly and only high
enough to clear the skid. Use a pry bar if necessary to carefully
remove the skid from the unit.

Lower slowly. The unit should land on its casters or rails and can then
be moved into position.

Temporary hardware has been installed to prevent side panels from
shifting in transit. Remove hardware.

Important!

Retain the crating material for reshipping the circulator in case hidden shipping

damage is found.

FSS Series Stand Alone Circulator Models 3 hp to 10 hp

FSS Series stand alone circulators are shipped mounted on a skid,
enclosed in a plastic wrapper, and open-crated on all four sides and
top.

1. Pry the crating away from the skid.

2. Repeat steps as noted above.

Important!

Never remove the unit from the front (electrical control end) or the rear (pipe

connection end) – DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

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3 Installation

3-1 Making Electrical Connections

Check serial tag voltage and amperage requirements and make sure
your electrical service conforms. Total running amps for FSS
Series circulators are also found in the specification tables in
Figures 1 through 4 on Pages 14 through 17.

Bring properly sized power leads and ground from a fused dis­connect (installed by your electrician) to the unit. Use dual-element
fuses in the disconnect switch, sized according to National
Electrical Code recommendations. Note the outline drawings for
egress into the cabinet. Make sure all electrical connections are
tight.

! WARNING

1. Make sure that electrical connections
comply with all applicable electrical codes.

2. Ground the unit in accordance with NEC
Article 250.

3. Operating voltage must be within plus or
minus ten percent (±10%) of the nameplate
rating.

4. Phase imbalance must be below 10%.

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3-2 Making Process Connections

All Models

All FSS Series circulators have a bulkhead plate with the following
connections in the back:

• The system overflow connection, labeled Overflow, is the 1”

outlet for the system reservoir overflow. This should be
connected per local codes for a chemical drain and not to a
city drain.

• The city water “in” connection, labeled Water In, is the 1”

inlet leading from the customers city water make-up.

• The press process supply connection, labeled To Process, is

the 1” (1.5”) outlet for the supply solution to the press.

• The press process return connection, labeled From Process,

is the 1” (1.5”) inlet from the return pump/return tank.

• The condenser water “in” connection, labeled CHW In, is

the 1” connection from customers central chilling system
supply or from customer city water supply.

• The condenser water “out” connections, labeled CHW Out,

is the 1” connection to the customers central chilling water
return or to the customers city water return.

• The air supply connection for the systems return pump

controls, labeled Air In, is the ½” polytube connection from
the customers central air supply.

• The air supply connection for the return pump, labeled Air

Out, is the ½” polytube connection to the systems return

pump air inlet.

• The Etch Chemical connection, labeled “ETCH”, is the 3/8”

polytube connection from the chemical wand located in the
customers drum or tote.

• The Additive Chemical connection, labeled “ADDITIVE”,

is the 3/8” polytube connection from the chemcial wand
located in the customers drum or tote.

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