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Introduction
General Description
McQuay AGS air-cooled water chillers are complete, self-contained automatic refrigerating units
that include the latest in engineered components arranged to provide a compact and efficient unit.
Each unit is completely assembled, (except remote evaporator applications) factory wired,
evacuated, charged, tested and comes complete and ready for installation. Each unit consists of
two air-cooled condenser sections with integral subcooler sections, two semi-hermetic, singlescrew compressors with solid-state starters, a two-circuit shell-and-tube direct expansion
evaporator, and complete refrigerant piping. Each compressor has an independent refrigeration
circuit. Liquid line components included are manual liquid line shutoff valves, charging ports,
filter-driers, sight-glass/moisture indicators, solenoid valves and electronic expansion valves. A
discharge shutoff valve is included and a compressor suction shutoff valve is optional. Other
features include compressor heaters, evaporator heaters for freeze protection, automatic one-time
pumpdown of each refrigerant circuit upon circuit shutdown, and an advanced fully integrated
microprocessor control system.
AGS units are available as standard efficiency (model DS) and high efficiency units (DE). The
high efficiency units have certain larger components to improve efficiency.
The units are optionally available with the evaporator shipped separately for remote mounting
indoors.
Information on the operation of the unit MicroTech II controller is in the OM AGSD3 manual.
Nomenclature
A G S - XXX D S
Rotary Screw Compressor
Air-Cooled
Global
Nominal Tons
S=Standard Efficiency, Packaged Unit
M=Standard Efficiency, Remote Evaporator
E= High Efficiency, Packaged Unit
F= High Efficiency, Remote Evaporator.
Design Vi ntage
Inspection
When the equipment is received, carefully check all items against the bill of lading to check for a
complete shipment. Check all units for damage upon arrival. All shipping damage must be reported
to the carrier and a claim must be filed with the carrier. Check the unit’s serial plate before
unloading the unit to be sure that it agrees with the power supply available. Physical damage to
unit after acceptance is not the responsibility of McQuay International.
Note: Unit shipping and operating weights are shown on page
23.
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Installation and Start-up
Sharp edges and coil surfaces are a potential injury hazard. Avoid contact with them.
Note: Installation and maintenance are to be performed only by qualified personnel who are
familiar with local codes and regulations, and experienced with this type of equipment.
Start-up by McQuayService is included on all units sold for installation within the USA and
Canada and must be performed by them to initiate the standard limited product warranty.
Two-week prior notification of start-up is required. The contractor should obtain a copy of
the Start-up Scheduled Request Form from the sales representative or from the nearest office
of McQuayService.
Escaping refrigerant can displace air and cause suffocation. Immediately evacuate and
ventilate the equipment area. If the unit is damaged, follow Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) requirements. Do not expose sparks, arcing equipment, open flame or other ignition
source to the refrigerant.
Handling
Avoid rough handling shock due to impact or dropping the unit. Do not push or pull the unit.
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
Never allow any part of the unit to fall during unloading or moving, as this can result in
serious damage.
To lift the unit, lifting tabs with 2½" (64 mm) diameter holes are provided on the base of the
unit. All lifting holes must be used when lifting the unit. Spreader bars and cables should be
arranged to prevent damage to the condenser coils or unit cabinet (see
!
DANGER
Improper lifting or moving unit can result in property damage, severe personal injury or
death. Follow rigging and moving instructions carefully
Figure 1).
Figure 1, Required Lifting Method
NOTES:
1. All rigging points on a unit must be used.
See location and weights at lifting points
beginning on page
unit.
2. Crosswise and lengthwise spreader bars
must be used to avoid damage to unit.
Lifting cables from the unit mounting
holes up must be vertical.
3. The number of condenser sections, and
fans can vary from this diagram.
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Location
Locate the unit carefully to provide proper airflow to the condenser. (See Figure 2on page 6
for required clearances).
Due to the shape of the condenser coils on the AGS chillers, it is recommended that the unit
be oriented so that prevailing winds blow parallel to the unit length, thus minimizing the
wind effect on condensing pressure and performance. If low ambient temperature operation
is expected, optional louvers should be installed if the unit has no protection against
prevailing winds.
Using less clearance than shown in
condenser and could have a significant detrimental effect on unit performance.
See Restricted Airflow beginning on page
For pad-mounted units, it is recommended that the unit be raised a few inches with suitable
supports, located at least under the mounting locations, to allow water to drain from under
the unit and to facilitate cleaning under it
Figure 2 can cause discharge air recirculation to the
7 for further information.
Service Access
Compressors, filter-driers, and manual liquid line shutoff valves are accessible on each side or end
of the unit. The evaporator heater is located on the barrel.
The control panels are located on the end of the chiller. The left-hand control box contains the unit
and circuit microprocessors as well as transformers, fuses and terminal. The right-hand panel
contains a circuit breaker and solid state starter for each compressor plus fuses, fan VFD (optional)
and fan contactors. A minimum of four feet of clearance is required in front of the panels.
The side clearance required for airflow provides sufficient service clearance.
On all AGS units, the condenser fans and motors can be removed from the top of the unit. The
complete fan/motor assembly can be removed for service. The fan blade must be removed for
access to wiring terminals at the top of the motor.
!
WARNING
Disconnect, lockout and tag all power to the unit before servicing condenser fan motors or
compressors. Failure to do so can cause bodily injury or death.
Do not block access to the sides or ends of the unit with piping or conduit. These areas must be
open for service access. Do not block any access to the control panels with a field-mounted
disconnect switches.
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Clearance Requirements
Figure 2, Clearance Requirements
5ft (1.5m)if open fence or 50% open wall
6ft (1.8m)
4ft (1.2m)
For electric
panel access
if solid wall (see note 3 for pit)
No obstructions.
Recommended area
required for unit
operation, air flow
and maintenance
access.
5ft (1.5m)if open fence or 50% open wall
6ft (1.8m)
if solid wall (see note 3 for pit)
See notes 2 & 4
concerning wall
height at unit sides.
No obstructions allowed
above unit at any height
Air Flow
3ft (1m) for service
See Note 5
Wall or
Fence
Notes:
1. Minimum side clearance between two units is 12 feet (3.7 meters).
2. Unit must not be installed in a pit or enclosure that is deeper or taller than the height of the unit unless
extra clearance is provided per note 4.
3. Minimum clearance on each side is 8 feet (2.4 meters) when installed in a pit no deeper than the unit
height.
4. Minimum side clearance to a side wall or building taller than the unit height is 6 feet (1.8 meters),
provided no solid wall above 6 feet (1.8 meters) is closer than 12 feet (3.7 meters) to the opposite side
of the unit.
5. Do not mount electrical conduits where they can block service access to compressor controls, refrigerant
driers or valves.
6. There must be no obstruction of the fan discharge.
7. Field installed switches must not interfere with service access or airflow.
8. The evaporator can be removed from the side of the unit and may require the temporary removal of a
coil section support post. See dimension drawings beginning on page
9. If the airflow clearances cannot be met, see the following pages on Restricted Airflow.
25 for details.
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Restricted Airflow
General
The clearances required for design operation of AGS air-cooled condensers are described in the
previous section. Occasionally, these clearances cannot be maintained due to site restrictions such
as units being too close together or a fence or wall restricting airflow, or both.
The McQuay AGS chillers have several features that can mitigate the problems attributable to
restricted airflow.
• The shape of the condenser section allows inlet air for these coils to come in from both sides
and the bottom. All the coils on one side serve one compressor. Every compressor always has
its own independent refrigerant circuit.
• The MicroTech II™ control is proactive in response to off-design conditions. In the case of
single or compounded influences restricting airflow to the unit, the microprocessor will act to
keep the compressor(s) running (at reduced capacity) as long as possible, rather than allowing
a shut-off on high discharge pressure.
Figure 3, Coil and Fan Arrangement
The following sections discuss the most common situations of condenser air restriction and give
capacity and power adjustment factors for each. Note that in unusually severe conditions, the
MicroTech II controller will adjust the unit operation to remain online until a less severe condition
is reached.
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Case 1, Building or Wall on One Side of One Unit
The existence of a screening wall, or the wall of a building, in close proximity to an air-cooled
chiller is common in both rooftop and ground level applications. Hot air recirculation on the coils
adjoining the wall will increase compressor discharge pressure, decreasing capacity and increasing
power consumption.
When close to a wall, it is desirable to place chillers on the north or east side of them. It is also
desirable to have prevailing winds blowing parallel to the unit’s long axis. The worst case is to
have wind blowing hot discharge air into the wall.
Figure 4, Unit Adjacent to Wall
D
H
Figure 5, Adjustment Factors
5 ft.
(1.5m)
6 ft.
(1.8m)
5 ft.
(1.5m)
6 ft.
(1.8m)
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Case 2, Two Units Side By Side
Two or more units sited side by side are common. If spaced closer than 12 feet (3.7 meters), or 8 feet (2.5
meters), depending on size, it is necessary to adjust the performance of each unit. Circuits adjoining each
other are affected. NOTE: This case applies only to two units side by side. See Case 3 for three or more
parallel units. If one of the two units also has a wall adjoining it, see Case 1. Add the two adjustment
factors together and apply to the unit located between the wall and the other unit.
Mounting units end to end will not necessitate adjusting performance. Depending on the actual
arrangement, sufficient space must be left between the units for access to the control panel door opening
and/or evaporator tube removal. See “Clearance” section of this guide for requirements for specific units.
Figure 6, Two Units Side by Side
Figure 7, Adjustment Factor
3.0
2.0
1.0
0
9
(2.7)
10
(3.0)
11
(3.3)
12
(3.6)
6.0
4.0
2.0
0
9
(2.7)
10
(3.0)
11
(3.3)
12
(3.6)
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Case 3, Three or More Units Side By Side
When three or more units are side by side, the outside units (chillers 1 and 3 in this case) are influenced by
the middle unit only on their inside circuits. Their adjustment factors will be the same as Case 2. All inside
units (only chiller 2 in this case) are influenced on both sides and must be adjusted by the factors shown
below.
Figure 8, Three or More Units
Chiller 1Chiller 2Chiller 3
Figure 9, Adjustment Factor
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0
15
(4.6)
16
(4.9)
17
(5.2)
18
(5.5)
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0
15
(4.6)
16
(4.9)
17
(5.2)
18
(5.5)
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Case 4, Open Screening Walls
Decorative screening walls are often used to help conceal a unit either on grade or on a rooftop. These
walls should be designed such that the combination of their open area and distance from the unit do not
require performance adjustment. It is assumed that the wall height is equal to or less than the unit height
when mounted on its base support. This is usually satisfactory for concealment. If the wall height is greater
than the unit height, see Case 5, Pit Installation.
The distance from the ends of the unit to the end walls must be sufficient for service, opening control panel
doors, and pulling evaporator tubes, as applicable.
If each side wall is a different distance from the unit, the distances can be averaged, providing either wall is
not less than 8 feet (2.4 meters) from the unit. For example, do not average 4 feet and 20 feet to equal 12
feet.
Figure 10, Open Screening Walls
Figure 11, Wall Free Area vs. Distance
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Case 5, Pit/Solid Wall Installation
Pit installations can cause operating problems and great care must be exercised if they are to be
used on an installation. Recirculation and restriction can both occur. A solid wall surrounding a
unit is substantially the same as a pit and the data presented in this case should be used.
Steel grating is sometimes used to cover a pit to prevent accidental falls or trips into the pit. The
grating material and installation design must be strong enough to prevent such accidents, yet
provide abundant open area or serious recirculation problems will occur. Have any pit installation
reviewed by the McQuay sales office prior to installation to discuss whether it has sufficient
airflow characteristics. The installation design engineer must approve the work and is responsible
for design criteria.
Figure 12, Pit Installation
Figure 13, Adjustment Factor
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Vibration Isolator Location
Spring-Flex Locations
NOTE: See dimension drawings for mounting point location.
Table 1, Standard Efficiency with Aluminum Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DS to
170DS
190DS to
210DS
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2
White White White White Gray Gray
CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2
White White White White White White
Table 2, High Efficiency with Aluminum Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
149DE to
190DE
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2
White White White White Gray Gray
Table 3, Standard Efficiency with Copper Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DS to
210DS
M1
CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-4
Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange
M2
Mounting Location
Mounting Location
Mounting Locations
M3 M4 M5 M6
Spring Kit
Number
330904106
330904126
Spring Kit
Number
330904126
Spring Kit
Number
330904127
Table 4, High Efficiency with Copper Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DE to
210DE
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-4
Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange
Mounting Locations
Spring Kit
Number
330904127
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R-I-S Locations
NOTE: See dimension drawings for mounting point location.
Table 5, Standard Efficiency with Aluminum Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DS to
210DS
1 2 3 4 5
RP-4 330904133 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4
Green Green Green Green Red
Table 6, High Efficiency with Aluminum Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DE to
190DE
1
RP-4 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4
Green Green Green Green Red Red
2
Table 7, Standard Efficiency with Copper Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
170DS to
210DS
1 2 3 4 5 6
RP-4 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4
Green Green Green Green Green Green
R-I-S Mountings
R-I-S Mountings
3 4 5 6
R-I-S Mountings
6
RP-4
Red
R-I-S Kit
Number
330904133
R-I-S Kit
Number
330904133
R-I-S Kit
Number
330904125
Table 8, High Efficiency with Copper Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
170DE to
190DE
1 2 3 4 5 6
RP-4 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4 RP-4
Green Green Green Green Green Green
R-I-S Mountings
R-I-S Kit
Number
330904125
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Figure 14,CP-4 Spring Flex Mounting Figure 15, RP-4 Rubber-in-Shear
Mounting
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Chilled Water Pump
It is recommended that the chilled water pumps' starters be wired to, and controlled by, the chiller's
microprocessor. The controller will energize the pump whenever at least one circuit on the chiller
is enabled to run, whether there is a call for cooling or not. Wiring connection points are shown in
Figure 22 on page 38.
Water Piping
Due to the variety of piping practices, follow the recommendations of local authorities. They can
supply the installer with the proper building and safety codes required for a proper installation.
Design the piping with a minimum number of bends and changes in elevation to keep system cost
down and performance up. It should contain:
1. Vibration eliminators to reduce vibration and noise transmission to the building.
2. Shutoff valves to isolate the unit from the piping system during unit servicing.
3. Manual or automatic air vent valves at the high points of the system and drains at the low parts
in the system. The evaporator should not be the highest point in the piping system.
4. Some means of maintaining adequate system water pressure (i.e., expansion tank or regulating
valve).
5. Water temperature and pressure indicators located at the evaporator inlet and outlet to aid in
unit servicing. Any connections should be made prior to filling the system with water.
6. A strainer to remove foreign matter from the water before it enters the pump. Place the strainer
far enough upstream to prevent cavitation at the pump inlet (consult pump manufacturer for
recommendations). The use of a strainer will prolong pump life and help maintain high system
performance levels.
NOTE: A 20 mesh strainer must also be placed in the supply water line just prior to the inlet
of the evaporator. This will aid in preventing foreign material from entering the evaporator and
causing damage or decreasing its performance. Care must also be exercised if welding pipe or
flanges to the evaporator connections to prevent any weld slag from entering the vessel.
7. Any water piping to the unit must be protected to prevent freeze-up if below freezing
temperatures are expected.
!
CAUTION
If a separate disconnect is used for the 115V supply to the unit, it should power the entire
control circuit, not just the evaporator heaters. It should be clearly marked so that it is not
accidentally shut off during cold seasons. Freeze damage to the evaporator could result. If
the evaporator is drained for winter freeze protection, the heaters must be de-energized to
prevent burnout.
8. If the unit is used as a replacement chiller on a previously existing piping system, flush the
system thoroughly prior to unit installation. Perform regular chilled water analysis and
chemical water treatment immediately at equipment start-up.
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9. In the event glycol is added to the water system as a late addition for freeze protection,
recognize that the refrigerant suction pressure will be lower, cooling performance less, and
water side pressure drop greater. If the percentage of glycol is large, or if propylene is
employed in lieu of ethylene glycol, the added pressure drop and loss of performance could be
substantial.
10. For ice making or low temperature glycol operation, a different freezestat pressure value is
usually required. The freezestat setting can be manually changed through the MicroTech II
controller.
Make a preliminary leak check prior to insulating the water piping and filling the system.
Include a vapor barrier with the piping insulation to prevent moisture condensation and possible
damage to the building structure. It is important to have the vapor barrier on the outside of the
insulation to prevent condensation within the insulation on the cold surface of the pipe.
System Water Volume
All chilled water systems need adequate time to recognize a load change, respond to that load
change and stabilize, without undesirable short cycling of the compressors or loss of control. In air
conditioning systems, the potential for short cycling usually exists when the building load falls
below the minimum chiller plant capacity or on close-coupled systems with very small water
volumes.
Some of the things the designer should consider when looking at water volume are the minimum
cooling load, the minimum chiller plant capacity during the low load period and the desired cycle
time for the compressors.
Assuming that there are no sudden load changes and that the chiller plant has reasonable turndown,
a rule of thumb of “gallons of water volume equal to two to three times the chilled water gpm flow
rate” is often used.
A properly designed storage tank should be added if the system components do not provide
sufficient water volume.
Variable Speed Pumping
Variable water flow involves reducing the water flow through the evaporator as the load decreases.
McQuay chillers are designed for this duty, provided that the rate of change in water flow is slow,
and the minimum and maximum flow rates for the vessel are not exceeded.
The recommended maximum change in water flow is 10 percent of the change per minute.
The water flow through the vessel must remain between the minimum and maximum values listed
on page
occur. If the flow exceeds the maximum rate, excessive pressure drop and tube erosion can occur.
22. If flow drops below the minimum allowable, large reductions in heat transfer can
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Evaporator Freeze Protection
AGS chillers are equipped with thermostatically controlled evaporator heaters that help protect
against freeze-up down to -20°F (-28°C).
NOTE: The heaters come from the factory connected to the control power circuit. The control
power can be rewired in the field to a separate 115V supply (do not wire directly to the heater). See
the field wiring diagram on page
accidental deactivation of the heater during freezing temperatures. Exposed chilled water piping
also requires protection.
For additional protection, at least one of the following procedures should be used during periods of
sub-freezing temperatures:
1. Adding of a concentration of a glycol anti-freeze with a freeze point 10 degrees F below
the lowest expected temperature. This will result in decreased capacity and increased
pressure drop.
Note: Do not use automotive grade antifreezes as they contain inhibitors harmful to chilled
water systems. Use only glycols specifically designated for use in building cooling systems.
2. Draining the water from outdoor equipment and piping and blowing the chiller tubes dry
from the chiller. Do not
38. If this is done, mark the disconnect switch clearly to avoid
energize the chiller heater when water is drained from the vessel.
!
CAUTION
If fluid is absent from the evaporator, the evaporator heater must be de-energized to avoid
burning out the heater and causing damage from the high temperatures.
3. Providing operation of the chilled water pump, circulating water through the chilled water
system and through the evaporator.
Table 9, Freeze Protection
Temperature
°F (°C)
20 (6.7) 16 18 11 12
10 (-12.2) 25 29 17 20
0 (-17.8) 33 36 22 24
-10 (-23.3) 39 42 26 28
-20 (-28.9) 44 46 30 30
-30 (-34.4) 48 50 30 33
-40 (-40.0) 52 54 30 35
-50 (-45.6) 56 57 30 35
-60 (-51.1) 60 60 30 35
Notes:
1. These figures are examples only and cannot be appropriate to every situation. Generally, for an extended margin of
protection, select a temperature at least 15°F lower than the expected lowest ambient temperature. Inhibitor levels
should be adjusted for solutions less than 25% glycol.
2. Glycol of less than 25% concentration is not recommended because of the potential for bacterial growth and loss of
heat transfer efficiency.
Maximum standby ambient temperature, 130°F (55°C)
Maximum operating ambient temperature, 125°F (51.7°C)
Minimum operating ambient temperature (standard), 35°F (2°C)
Minimum operating ambient temperature (optional low-ambient control), 0°F (-18°C)
Leaving chilled water temperature, 40°F to 60°F (4°C to 16°C)
Leaving chilled fluid range (with anti-freeze), 20°F to 60°F (-7°C to 16°C). Unloading is not
permitted with fluid leaving temperatures below 30°F (-1°C).
Operating Delta-T range, 6 degrees F to 16 degrees F (10.8 C to 28.8 C)
Maximum operating inlet fluid temperature, 76°F (24°C)
Maximum startup inlet fluid temperature, 90°F (32°C)
Maximum non-operating inlet fluid temperature, 100°F (38°C) NOTE: Contact the local McQuay sales office for operation outside any of these limits.
Two series of units are available with the AGS-D chillers.
Standard Efficiency,
model number following the “D” vintage designation (i.e. AGS 200DS
designated by a "S" (or “M” with remote evaporator) as the last digit in the
or AGS 200DM) are
designed to meet ASHRAE 90.1 efficiency standard. They provide the lowest dollar per ton price.
High Efficiency,
model number (i.e. AGS 200DE
designated by an "E" (or “F” with remote evaporator) as the last digit in the
or AGS 200DF) are designed for high efficiency operation. The
high efficiency models have larger components, and/or more fans than the comparable standard
efficiency models. This results in improved efficiency and the ability to operate at higher ambient
air temperatures.
Flow Switch
A flow switch must be included in the
chilled water system to prove that there is
Figure 16, Flow Switch
Flow direction
adequate water flow to the evaporator
before the unit can start. It also serves to
shut down the unit in the event that water
flow is interrupted in order to guard against
1" (25mm) NPT flow
switch connection
Tee
evaporator freeze-up.
A solid state flow switch that is factory-
mounted and wired in the chiller leaving
water nozzle is available as an option.
A flow switch for field mounting and
1 1/4" (32mm) pipe
dia. min. before
switch
1 1/4" (32mm)
pipe dia. min.
wiring in the leaving chilled water is also
available as an option from McQuay under
ordering number 017503300. It is a paddletype switch and adaptable to any pipe size
from 1" (25mm) to 8" (203mm) nominal.
Certain minimum flow rates are required to close the switch and are listed in
should be as shown in
Figure 17.
Table 10. Installation
Electrical connections in the unit control center should be made at terminals 60 and 67 from switch
terminals Y and R. The normally open contacts of the flow switch should be wired between these
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two terminals. Flow switch contact quality must be suitable for 24 VAC, low current (16ma). Flow
A
switch wire must be in separate conduit from any high voltage conductors (115 VAC and higher)
and have an insulation rating of 600 volts.
Table 10, Flow Switch Flow Rates
(NOTE)
Min.
Adjst.
Max.
Adjst.
Flow
Flow Lpm 11.4 22.9 35.9 38.6
Flow
Flow Lpm 27.7 53.4 81.8 90.8
NOTES:
1. A segmented 3-inch paddle (1, 2, and 3 inches) is furnished mounted, plus a 6-inch paddle loose.
1. Connections for vent and drain fittings are located on the top and bottom of the evaporator.
2. Piping must be supported to avoid putting strain on the evaporator nozzles.
In
Vibration
Eliminator
Valved
Pressure
Gauge
Flow
Switch
Vibration
Eliminator
Balancing
Valve
Water
Strainer
Gate
Valve
Flow
Gate
Valve
Protect All Field Piping
Flow
gainst Freezing
Refrigerant Charge
All packaged units are designed for use with R-134a and are shipped with a full operating charge.
The operating charge for each unit is shown in the Physical Data Tables beginning on page
packaged units, and page
53 for remote evaporator models. Model AGS-CM/CB with remote
23 for
evaporators are shipped with a full unit charge. Refrigerant must be added in the field for the
evaporator and for the refrigerant lines.
Glycol Solutions
When using glycol anti-freeze solutions the chiller's capacity, glycol solution flow rate, and
pressure drop through the evaporator can be calculated using the following formulas and tables.
Note: The procedure below does not specify the type of glycol. Use the derate factors found in
Table 11 for corrections when using propylene glycol and those in Table 12 for ethylene glycol.
1. Capacity - Cooling capacity is reduced from that with plain water. To find the reduced value,
multiply the chiller’s water system tonnage by the capacity correction factor to find the
chiller’s capacity when using glycol.
2. Flow - To determine flow (or Delta-T) knowing Delta-T (or flow) and capacity:
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(
GPM
24
()( )
=
factorflowtons
)
−
TDelta
3. Pressure drop - To determine pressure drop through the evaporator when using glycol, enter
the water pressure drop curve at the water flow rate. Multiply the water pressure drop found
there by the "PD" factor to obtain corrected glycol pressure drop.
4. Power - To determine glycol system kW, multiply the water sy stem kW by the factor
designated "Power".
Test coolant with a clean, accurate glycol solution hydrometer (similar to that found in service
stations) to determine the freezing point. Obtain percent glycol from the freezing point table below.
On glycol applications, the supplier normally recommends that a minimum of 25% solution by
weight be used for protection against corrosion or that additional inhibitors should be employed.
NOTE: Do not use automotive antifreeze. Industrial glycols must be used. Automotive antifreeze
contains inhibitors that will cause plating on the copper tubes within the chiller evaporator. The
type and handling of glycol used must be consistent with local codes.
Table 11, Ethylene Glycol Factors
Freeze
%
E.G.
Point
oF o
26 -3.3 0.996 0.998 1.036 1.097
10
18 -7.8 0.988 0.994 1.061 1.219
20
7 -13.9 0.979 0.991 1.092 1.352
30
-7 -21.7 0.969 0.986 1.132 1.532
40
-28 -33.3 0.958 0.981 1.182 1.748
50
Capacity Power Flow PD
C
Water Flow and Pressure Drop
Adjust the chilled water flow through the evaporator to meet specified conditions. The flow rates
must fall between the minimum and maximum values shown in the table on the following page.
Flow rates below the minimum values shown will result in laminar flow that will reduce efficiency,
cause erratic operation of the electronic expansion valve and could cause low temperature cutouts.
On the other hand, flow rates exceeding the maximum values shown can cause erosion on the
evaporator water connections and tubes.
Measure the chilled water pressure drop through the evaporator at field-installed pressure taps. It is
important not to include valve or strainer pressure drops in these readings.
No. of Fans/Circuit – 30 in. Fan Dia. 5 5 5 5 5 5
Fan Motor hp (kW) 2.0 (1.5) 2.0 (1.5) 2.0 (1.5)
Fan & Motor RPM, 60Hz 1140 1140 1140
60 Hz Fan Tip Speed, fpm (m/s) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5)
60 Hz Total Unit Airflow, cfm (l/s) 108630 (51280) 108630 (51280) 108630 (51280)
No. of Fans/Circuit – 30 in. Fan Dia 6 6 6 6 6 6
Fan Motor -- hp (kW) 2.0 (1.5) 2.0 (1.5) 2.5 (1.9)
Fan & Motor RPM, 60Hz 1140 1140 1140
60 Hz Fan Tip Speed, fpm (m/s) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5)
60 Hz Total Unit Airflow, cfm (l/s) 130360 (61530) 130360 (61530) 137328 (64819)
1.
ON BOTTOM SURFACE OF UNIT BASE
LH EVAP SHOWN. RH OPTIONAL.2.
CONNECTIONS OPPOSITE SIDE.3.
EVAPORATOR WATER CONNECTION SIZE IS 6" VICTAULIC.4.
CENTER OF ISOLATOR MOUNTING HOLE LOCATED
5.
2.0IN FROM OUTSIDE EDGE
100.1
95.0
.875
FIELD
CONTROL
KNOCKOUTS
38.8
COG
OF UNIT BASE.
CONTROL
PANEL
Z
COMP
CIRC #1
COMP
CIRC #2
.750
QTY.6
NOTE 1.
.875
POWER
KNOCKOUTS
M
L
M1M3
L1
0
25.6
M4
INLET OUTLET
EVAPORATOR
NOTE 2.
40.5
COG
80.0
118.6
M6
L4
M5
L3
193.5
217.7
213.6
88.0
NOTE 5
86.0
55.9
NOTE 5.
2.0
0
267.4
Y
0
0
3.2
6.2
9.2
60.3
64.3
68.3
88.0
X
AGS190-210DS/AGS140-190DE - 12 FAN
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN DECIMAL INCHES
NOTE 3 & 4.
NON
*331717803001*
Table 16, AGS190-210DS Shipping & Operating Weight, Center of Gravity Dimensions
1.
ON BOTTOM SURFACE OF UNIT BASE
LH EVAP SHOWN. RH OPTIONAL.2.
CONNECTIONS OPPOSITE SIDE.3.
EVAPORATOR WATER CONNECTION SIZE IS 6" VICTAULIC.4.
CENTER OF ISOLATOR MOUNTING HOLE LOCATED
5.
2.0IN FROM OUTSIDE EDGE
100.1
95.0
.875
FIELD
CONTROL
KNOCKOUTS
38.8
OF UNIT BASE.
CONTROL
COG
PANEL
M2M4
L2
COMP
CIRC #1
COMP
CIRC #2
M1M3
.750
QTY.6
NOTE 1.
.875
Z
POWER
KNOCKOUTS
0
L1
25.6
40.5
80.0
COG
INLET OUTLET
EVAPORATOR
NOTE 2.
118.6
M6
L4
M5
L3
193.5
217.7
213.6
88.0
NOTE 5
86.0
55.9
NOTE 5.
2.0
0
267.4
Y
0
0
3.2
6.2
9.2
60.3
64.3
68.3
88.0
X
NOTE 3 & 4.
AGS190-210DS/AGS140-190DE - 12 FAN
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN DECIMAL INCHES
NON
*331717803001*
Table 17, AGS140-190DE Shipping & Operating Weight, Center of Gravity Dimensions
Vibration isolators are recommended for all roof-mounted installations or wherever vibration transmission is
a consideration. Initially install the unit on shims or blocks at the illustrated "free height" of the isolator that
is usually six inches for the McQuay isolators shown. When all piping, wiring, flushing, charging, etc. is
complete, adjust the springs upward to load them and to provide clearance to free the blocks, which are then
removed.
Installation of spring isolators requires flexible pipe connections and at least three feet of conduit flex tieins. Support piping and conduit independently from the unit to not stress connections.
There are separate weight and isolator tables for copper fin coils. All other coil types, such as ElectroFin and
Blackfin, use the aluminum fin data.
NOTE: Dimensions for locating the mounting holes and lifting tabs are shown on the unit dimension
drawings beginning on page
25.
Table ,18
AGS
Model
170DS
190DS
200DS
210DS
AGS
Model
170DE
190DE
Lifting, Mounting, and Total Weights, Packaged Unit, Aluminum Fins
Wiring must comply with all applicable codes and ordinances. Warranty does not cover damage to the equipment
caused by wiring not complying with specifications.
An open fuse indicates a short, ground, or overload. Before replacing a fuse or restarting a compressor or fan
motor, the trouble must be found and corrected.
Copper wire is required for all power lead terminations at the unit, and copper must be used for all other wiring
to the unit.
AGS units can be ordered with main power wiring for either multiple-point power (standard) or single-point
connection (optional).
If the standard multiple-point power wiring is ordered, two separate power connections are made to the
disconnect switch on the power panel. See the dimension drawings beginning on page
Separate disconnects are required for each electrical circuit if the McQuay optional factory-mounted disconnects
are not ordered.
If the optional single-point power connection is ordered, a single power connection is made to a power block (or
optional disconnect switch) in the unit power panel. A separate disconnect is required if the McQuay optional
factory-mounted disconnect is not ordered. Isolation circuit breakers for each circuit are included.
23 for entry locations.
It can be desirable to have the unit evaporator heaters on a separate disconnect switch from the main unit power
supply so that the unit power can be shut down without defeating the freeze protection provided by the
evaporator heaters. See the field wiring diagram on page
38 for connection details.
The 115-volt control transformer is factory mounted and wired.
!
CAUTION
If a separate disconnect is used for the 115V supply to the unit, it must power the entire control circuit, not
just the evaporator heaters. It must be clearly marked so that it is not accidentally shut off during cold
seasons. Freeze damage to the evaporator could result. If the evaporator is drained for winter freeze
protection, the heaters must be de-energized to prevent heater burnout.
!
CAUTION
AGS unit compressors are single-direction rotation compressors and can be damaged if rotated in the
wrong direction. For this reason, proper phasing of electrical power is important. Electrical phasing must
be A, B, C for electrical phases 1, 2 and 3 (A=L1, B=L2, C=L3) for single or multiple point wiring
arrangements. The solid-state starters contain phase reversal protection. DO NOT ALTER THE WIRING
TO THE STARTERS.
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Standard Efficiency
Table 22, Optional Single-Point Connection, Without Pump Package
AGS
UNIT
SIZE
140DS
160DS
170DS
190DS
200DS
210DS
Notes
1. Table based on 75°C field wire. Complete notes are on page
2. Recommended fuse size is for ambient temperatures up to 105°F. Use maximum fuse size above 105°F.
3. The AGS200DS/M is only available with a solid state starter for 208V and 230V applications. Wye-Delta starters are not available for 208V and
1. Table based on 75°C field wire. Complete notes are on page
2. Recommended fuse size is for ambient temperatures up to 105°F. Use maximum fuse size above 105°F.
3. The AGS200DS/M is only available with a solid state starter for 208V and 230V applications. Wye-Delta starters are not available for 208V and
230V applications for this model. Model AGS 210DS/M is not available for 208/230 volt applications.
MIN.
CIRCUIT
AMPACITY
(MCA)
QTY WIRE GA QTY
POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY
FIELD WIRE
FIELD
SUPPLIED
HUB (IN.)
NOM.
SIZE
FIELD FUSE
OR
BREAKER
SIZE
REC. MAX.
Table 24, Std. Efficiency, Compressor and Condenser Fan Motor Amp Draw
(Std. Short Circuit Current Rating) (Std. Short Circuit Current Rating)
TERMINAL
SIZE AMPS
CONNECTION LUG
RANGE PER PHASE
37.
TERMINAL
SIZE AMPS
CONNECTION LUG
RANGE PER PHASE
DISCONNECT SWITCH (High
Interrupt or High Short Circuit
Current Rating)
TERMINAL
SIZE AMPS
CONNECTION LUG
RANGE PER PHASE
LRA
CIRC.
#2
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Table 31, High Efficiency, Wiring w/ Standard Multi-point Power and Disconnect Switches
AGS
UNIT
SIZE
140DE
170DE
190DE
Notes:
1. Terminal size amps are the maximum amps that the power block is rated for.
2. Complete notes are on page
3. Data based on 75°C wire.
VOLTS
575 200 #6 - 350 kcmil Cu (1/PH) 200 #6 - 350 kcmil Cu (1/PH)
460 250 #6 - 350 kcmil Cu (1/PH) 250 #6 - 350 kcmil Cu (1/PH)
230 500 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH) 500 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH)
208 500 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH) 500 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH)
575 200 #6 - 350 kcmil Cu (1/PH) 225 #6 - 350 kcmil Cu (1/PH)
460 250 #6 - 350 kcmil Cu (1/PH) 300 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH)
230 500 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH) 600 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH)
208 500 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH) 700 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH)
575 225 #6 - 350 kcmil Cu (1/PH) 225 #6 - 350 kcmil Cu (1/PH)
460 300 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH) 300 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH)
230 600 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH) 600 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH)
208 600 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH) 700 #3/0 - 500 kcmil Cu (2/PH)
DISCONNECT SW-CIRCUIT #1 DISCONNECT SW-CIRCUIT #2
TERMINAL
SIZE
AMPS
CONNECTION LUG
RANGE PER PHASE
37.
TERMINAL
SIZE
AMPS
CONNECTION LUG
RANGE PER PHASE
Electrical Data Notes
1. The field wire size designation is explained in the table to the right that defines the number of wires and conduit
recommended. A “2” in parenthesis (2) indicates that two conduits are required.
2. Allowable voltage limits
Unit nameplate 208V/60Hz/3PH: 187V to 229V
Unit nameplate 230V/60Hz/3Ph: 207V to 253V
Unit nameplate 460V/60Hz/3Ph: 414V to 506V
Unit nameplate 575V/60Hz/3Ph: 517V to 633V
Maximum of 2 percent voltage unbalance.
3. Unit wire size ampacity (MCA) is equal to 125% of the
largest compressor-motor RLA plus 100% of RLA of all other loads in the circuit. Wire size ampacity for
separate 115V control circuit power is 15 amps.
4. Compressor RLA values are for wire sizing purposes only but do reflect normal operating current draw at unit
rated capacity.
5. Single point power supply requires a single disconnect to supply electrical power to the unit.
6. Multiple point power supply requires two independent power circuits.
7. All field wiring to unit power block or optional non-fused disconnect switch must be copper.
8. Field wire size values given in tables apply to 75°C rated wire per NEC.
9. External disconnect switches or breakers must be field supplied.
Note: On single point power units a non-fused disconnect switch in the cabinet is available as an option.
10. All wiring must be done in accordance with applicable local and national codes.
11. Recommended time delay fuse size or breakers is equal to 175% of the largest compressor motor RLA plus
100% of remaining compressor RLAs and the sum of condenser fan FLAs.
12. Maximum time delay fuse size or breakers is equal to 225% of the largest compressor-motor RLA plus 100% of
remaining compressor RLAs and the sum of condenser fan FLAs.
Power Limitations:
1. Voltage within ± 10 percent of nameplate rating.
2. Voltage unbalance not to exceed 2% with a resultant current unbalance of 6 to 10 times the voltage unbalance
per NEMA MG-1, 1998 Standard.
Sample No. of Wires No. of Conduit
350 MCM 3 1
2-250 MCM 6 1
(2) 250 MCM 6 2
(2) 2-250 MCM 12 2
BAS Interface
Optional Open Choices™ BAS interfaces: the locations and interconnection requirements for the various
standard protocols are found in their respective installation manuals, obtainable from the local McQuay
sales office, www.mcquay.com, and also shipped with each unit.
Modbus IM 743 L
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ONWORKS IM 735 BACnet IM 736
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Field Wiring Diagram
t
Figure 22, Typical Field Wiring Diagram
Continued next pageContinued nex
page
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Typical Field Wiring Diagram, Continued
Continued from previous pageContinued from previous page
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Figure 23, AGS 120C - 210C Unit Controller Schematic
(p LAN) TO OTHER CIRCUIT CONTROLLERS AND UNIT CONTROLLER
BLACK
(RESISTOR USED ONLY A T END OF DAISY CHAIN)
WHITE
GROUND
180181
TERMINATE AT EACH CONTROLLER
CB11
3
184
MHP
12
4
144
146
148
150151
USED ON AGS130-210 UNITS ONLY
USED ON AGS210 UNITS ONLY
(TO TB1-1)161
185
172
173
152
154155
T4
1
2
160
162
(SEE LINE 690)
27
28
1
1
LOAD SOLENOID
UNLOAD SOLENOID
120V
5
6
24V
PE
GRN
PE
GRN
186
175176
ECONOMIZER
189
49
CB12
SV
190
30
177
AGS190-210C
ONLY
50
HTR-OIL SEP.
HEATER
1
FIELD
CONNECTED
REMOTE
EVAPORATOR
TO: TB1-1
191
192
(SEE LINE 694)
21
SV
LIQ
BIAS
BLOCK
-
880
+
881
882
5
883
G
MHPR
182
01
M*1
C1 C2
M*2
C2C1
M*3
C2C1
M*4
C2C1
M*5
C2C1
M*6
C2C1
21
SV
21
SV
SSS RUN
K1
2
ANALOG OUTPUT J4-Y3
EXV
MOTOR
116
117TO: TB1-2
HEM.
117
179178
TO UNIT CONTROLLER BTO UNIT CONTROLLER A+
TO CIRCUIT CONTROLLER J4
TO CIRCUIT CONTROLLER J4
183
145
147
149
153
163
2
2
50
187
197
126
+
PID
BLACK
WHITE
GREEN
T5
RED
195
196
-
+
24V AC
-
24V AC
PUMPDOWN
120V
TB1-40 139
15
26
PUMPDOWN
1 REV. 0D
NB
2
DETAIL 1
EXV
DRIVER
LINE
NO.
-601
-602
-603
-604
-605
-606
-607
-608
-609
-610
-611
-612
-613
-614
-615
-616
-617
-618
-619
-620
-621
-622
-623
-624
-625
-626
-627
-628
-629
-630
-631
-632
-633
-634
-635
-636
-637
-638
-639
-640
-641
-642
-643
-644
-645
-646
-647
-648
-649
-650
-651
-652
-653
-654
-655
-656
-657
-658
-659
-660
-661
-662
-663
-664
-665
-666
-667
-668
-669
-670
-671
-672
-673
-674
-675
-676
-677
-678
-679
-680
-681
-682
-683
-684
-685
-686
-687
-688
-689
-690
-691
-692
-693
-694
-695
-696
-697
-698
-699
-700
-701
TERMINAL BLOCK
AND LEAD NUMBERS
TB*1
1 105, 114, 116, 160
180
1
2
183, 145
2
147, 149, 151, 153
2
155, 161, 187, 197
2
113, 101, 117, 179
3
181, MHP-1
4
MHP-2, 182, 184
122, 124, 127
20
142, BLK, 130, 2-OIL
20
WHT, 129
21
22
3-OIL, 135
24
3-SLIDE, 133
25
1-SLIDE, 137
2-SLIDE, 138
26
172, 1-LOAD
27
28
173, 1-UNLOAD
29
143
30 176, 177
93 174, 178
188, 18949
123, 125, 140
40
40
132, RED, 134
1-OIL, 136, 139
40
50
163, 2-LOAD, 2-UNLOAD, 19
91
165
PE
GRN - OIL, DPS
PE
GRN, LOAD, UNLOAD
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Remote Evaporator
V
E
This section contains data that is unique to AGS-DM/F remote evaporator models including:
• Refrigerant piping on page
• Dimensions on page
• Vibration isolators on page
• Physical data on page
Data common to both packaged and remote evaporator models are:
• Electrical data on page
• Evaporator pressure drop, on page
Piping Layout
Figure 25 shows the piping layout for one of the two refrigerant circuits for AGS units with a
remote evaporator. Economizers may or may not be on any given circuit. Note that the refrigerant
specialties are field installed adjacent to the evaporator. The outdoor unit, the evaporator, and a kit
of refrigerant components are shipped as separate pieces. The outdoor unit is shipped with an
operating charge of refrigerant. Refrigerant for the evaporator and field refrigerant piping is
furnished by the contractor and must be added in the field.
The location and size of the refrigerant (and water) connections are shown on the dimension
drawings beginning on page
right.
NOTE: All field piping, wiring, and procedures must be performed in accordance with ASHRAE,
EPA, and industry standards.
48.
53.
30.
44.
55.
22.
48. Looking at the control panel, circuit #1 is on the left, #2 on the
LIQUID
TUBING
LIQUID
SHUT-OFF
ALV
Figure 25, Piping Schematic (Remote Evaporator)
SCHRADER
VALVE
(HEADER)
CONDENSOR
ASSEMBLY
SCHRADER
VALVE
STUB
TUBE
DISCHARGE
TUBING
AIR
FLOW
OUTSIDE AIR
TEMPERATURE
SOLENOID
VALVE
SCHRADER
VALVE
THERMAL
EXPANSION
VALVE
SHUT-OFF
BALL VALVE
DISCHARGE
FIELD
CONNECTION
POINT
FILTER
DRIER
TRANSDUCER
(WH1, WH2)
SCHRADER
VALVE
SOLENOID
VALVE
FIELD INSTALLED LIQUID LINE COMPONENTS
SCHRADER
VALVE
(WAA)
ECONOMIZER FLASH GAS TO COMPRESSOR INTERSTAGE
SCHRADER
VALVE
CHARGING
VALVE
SCHRADER
SCHRADER
VALVE
VALVE
FILTER
DRIER
FLOW
AIR
FLOW
SCHRADER
VALVE
AIR
ECONOMIZER
DISCHARGE
TEMP. SENSOR
(WD1, WD2)
RELIEF
VALVE
SCHRADER
VALVE
SIGHT
GLASS
FLOW
EXPANSION
VALVE
FRAME 3200
COMPRESSOR
FIELD
CONNECTION
POINT
SUCTION
TUBING
(WOE TEMP.
SENSOR)
SUCTION
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
STUB
TUBE
(WIE TEMP.
SENSOR)
DX EVAPORATOR
CHARGING
VALVE
SCHRADER
VALVE
RELIEF
VALVE
FIELD PIPING
SHOWN DASHED
WATER INWATER OUT
SCHRADER
VALVE
SUCTION
TRANSDUCER
(WL1, WL2)
SUCTION
TEMP. SENSOR
(ST1, ST2)
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Field Wiring (Remote Evaporator)
Field wiring connections from the remote evaporator to the outdoor unit are shown on Figure 22 on
38. Additionally, sensor connections 2, 3, and 4 below, are required:
page
1. The electronic expansion valve has a 30-feet long cable attached and can be used, as is, when
the outdoor unit is less than 30 feet away. Beyond that, a junction box must be located within
30 feet of the evaporator, and up to 70 additional feet of 14GA wire connected from the cable
to the unit, allowing up to a total distance of 100 feet (30 feet of cable and up to 70 feet of
14GA).
2. Two evaporator water temperature sensors with 100 feet of cable coiled in the unit control
panel for extension to the evaporator and insertion in fittings located on the side of the inlet
and outlet nozzles.
3. One suction line refrigerant temperature sensor per circuit with 100 feet of cable coiled in the
unit control panel for extension to the evaporator. Place the sensor in a brazed well (provided
in kit, installed in the field) on the suction line in a straight-flat area, close to the suction line
pressure transducer. Install with heat conductive compound and insulate well. If installed on a
horizontal pipe run, locate between the 2-4 o’clock position.
4. One suction line pressure transducer per circuit with 100 feet of cable coiled in the unit control
panel for extension to the evaporator. Mount the transducer in the suction line, 2-3 feet from
the evaporator head, on the top or side of the pipe. Connection is ¼-inch flare with a flare
Schrader.
Figure 26, Remote Evaporator Field Wiring
MCQUAY JUNCTION BOX
R1
W1
W2W3
MCQUAY
JUNCTION BOX
(ON BASE RAIL)
DETAIL VIEW OF
FIELD JUNCTION BOX
DETAIL VIEW OF
R1
R2
R2
W
L1
RW
RW RW
L2L3
R1
FIELD SUPPLIED
R3
W1
R1
R2
R2
R3
W
W2
R3
W3
R1 W1
R3 W3
L1
SOLENOID
JUNCTION BOX
R2
W2
L3
SOLENOID
LEGEND
3 CIRCUIT UNITS ONLY
WIRE NUTS
RED 14GA WIRE (MIN.)
R
WHITE 14GA WIRE (MIN.)
W
FIELD
L2
SOLENOID
FIELD SUPPLIED
331687601 REV.00
Kit Components
The kit shipped with the unit has the following components for field installation:
Filter-drier and cores Sight glass Charging Valve
Electronic expansion valve Solenoid valve
Evaporator vent and drain plugs Filter-drier cores for economizer piping
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Refrigerant Line Sizing
Layout and size the refrigerant piping in accordance with the latest edition of the ASHRAE
Handbook. A line sizing guide can be found below. Keep the refrigerant suction line pressure drop
at close to a maximum of 2-degree F. drop in saturated temperature. Each of the two suction line’s
velocity must be sufficient to carry oil when considering a capacity reduction of 25% in each
circuit.
NOTE: A piping schematic diagram must be submitted to McQuay through the local sales
office, and approved, before unit can be shipped. The diagram must show pipe size,
elevations, length of runs and fittings.
NOTE: The following applies to all size units:
• Do not run refrigerant piping underground.
• Maximum linear line length can not exceed 75 feet.
• Maximum total equivalent length (TEL) can not exceed 180 feet.
• The evaporator can not be located more than 15 feet above the outdoor unit.
• The evaporator can not be located more than 20 feet below the outdoor unit.
• Suction line connection at unit = 3 5/8 inches
• Suction line connection at evaporator = 4 1/8 inches.
• Liquid line connection at the unit = 1 3/8.
• Liquid line connection at the evaporator = 1 5/8.
• A piping drawing showing altitudes, line lengths, slopes and all fittings, using Form SF 99006
(Revised 5/02), must be sent to the McQuay Technical Response Center for review prior to
entering a unit order.
• When facing the unit control box, the left-hand compressor is circuit # 1, and the right-hand is
compressor # 2. With mix-matched compressor sizes, #1 is the smallest.
No. of Fans/Circuit – 30 in. Fan Dia. 5 5 6 6 6 6
Fan Motor hp (kW) 2.0 (1.5) 2.0 (1.5) 2.0 (1.5)
Fan & Motor RPM, 60Hz 1140 1140 1140
60 Hz Fan Tip Speed, fpm (m/s) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5)
60 Hz Total Unit Airflow, cfm (l/s) 108630 (51280) 108630 (51280) 108630 (51280)
REMOTE EVAPORATOR, DIRECT EXPANSION SHELL AND TUBE
No. of Fans/Circuit – 30 in. Fan Dia. 6 6 6 6 6 6
Fan Motor hp (kW) 2.0 (1.5) 2.0 (1.5) 2.5 (1.9)
Fan & Motor RPM, 60Hz 1140 1140 1140
60 Hz Fan Tip Speed, fpm (m/s) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5)
60 Hz Total Unit Airflow, cfm (l/s) 130360 (61530) 130360 (61530) 137328 (64819)
REMOTE EVAPORATOR, DIRECT EXPANSION SHELL AND TUBE
Fan Motor hp (kW) 2.0 (1.5) 2.0 (1.5) 2.0 (1.5)
Fan & Motor RPM, 60Hz 1140 1140 1140
60 Hz Fan Tip Speed, fpm (m/s) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5) 8950 (45.5)
60 Hz Total Unit Airflow, cfm (l/s) 130360 (61530) 130360 (61530) 130360 (61530)
REMOTE EVAPORATOR, DIRECT EXPANSION SHELL AND TUBE
For Remote Evaporator Units. The vibration isolator specific locations and the kit numbers shown on the
following two pages are based on the weights shown on the previous page.
Rubber-in-Shear
Table 42, Standard Efficiency with Aluminum Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DM to
170DM
190DM to
210DM
1 2 3 4 5 6
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Green
Table 43, High Efficiency with Aluminum Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DF to
170DF
1 2 3 4 5 6
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Green
R-I-S Mounting Locations
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Red
R-I-S Mounting Locations
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Black
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Black
RP-4
Black
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Black
R-I-S Kit
Number
330904134
330904124
R-I-S Kit
Number
330904134
190DF
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Red
Table 44, Standard Efficiency with Copper Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DM to
210DM
1 2 3 4 5 6
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Green
R-I-S Mountings
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Red
Table 45, High Efficiency with Copper Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DF to
190DF
1 2 3 4 5 6
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Green
R-I-S Mountings
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Green
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Red
RP-4
Red
330904124
R-I-S Kit
Number
330904133
R-I-S Kit
Number
330904133
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Spring-Flex
Table 46, Standard Efficiency with Aluminum Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DM
to
170DM
190DM
to
210DM
1
CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2
White White Gray Gray Orange Orange
CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2
White White Gray Gray Green Green
Spring-Flex Mountings
2
3 4 5 6
Table 47, High Efficiency with Aluminum Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DF to
190DF
1 2 3 4 5
CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2
White White Gray Gray Green
Spring-Flex Mountings
6
CP-2
Green
Table 48, Standard Efficiency with Copper Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140 DM
170DM
190DM
210DM
to
to
1 2 3 4 5
CP-4 CP-4 CP-2 CP-2 CP-2
Orange Orange White White Green
CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-2
Orange Orange Orange Orange White
Spring-Flex Mountings
6
CP-2
Green
CP-2
White
Spring=Flex
Number
330904128
330904129
Spring=Flex
Number
330904129
Spring=Flex Kit
Number
330904130
330904132
Kit
Kit
Table 49, High Efficiency with Copper Fin Condensers
Unit
Size
140DF to
190DF
1 2 3 4 5
CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-4 CP-2
Orange Orange Orange Orange White
Spring-Flex Mountings
6
CP-2
White
Spring=Flex
Kit
Number
330904132
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Solid State Starters
Solid state starters are standard on all AGS units. A solid state starter uses a silicon-controlled
rectifier (SCR) power section to allow a motor to be brought to full speed with a reduced
initial voltage that increases to full line voltage over a given time. The McQuay motor starter,
custom designed for this specific application, is microprocessor controlled. Along with this
starting technique, the motor starter also provides protection for the motor and monitors its
load conditions.
The starter offers:
• Solid state design.
• Closed-loop motor current control.
• Programmable motor protection.
• Programmable operating parameters.
• Programmable metering options.
The three-phase starter contains a six-SCR power section with two SCRs per phase connected
in inverse parallel. This power section is capable of providing maximum torque per amp
throughout the motor’s speed-torque curve with minimal motor and starter heating. At the
same time, the starter continually monitors the amount of current being delivered to the
motor, thus helping to protect the motor from overheating or drawing excessive current. The
starter will automatically stop the motor if the line-to-line current is not within acceptable
ranges, or if the current is lost in a line. The motor current scaling is set according to the
motor size and the specific application. The starter circuitry is contained on a single printed
circuit board, which contains all the logic and SCR gate drive circuitry.
Operating messages are displayed on a three-character LED display located in the unit control
panel. The LED display on the control card displays:
• Operating messages that indicate the status of the motor and/or starter.
• Operating parameters that are programmed into the starter.
• Fault codes that indicate a problem with the motor application or starter.
Operating Messages
Possible operating messages are as follows:
MessageMeaning
noL Line voltage is not present.
rdy Line voltage is present and starter is ready.
acc Motor is accelerating after a start command has been received.
uts The motor has achieved full speed.
run Motor is operating at full speed, and ramp time has expired.
dCL A Stop command was received and the motor is decelerating with the set
deceleration profile.
OL OL will alternately blink with the normal display on the LED display when motor
thermal overload content has reached 90% to 99% of its capacity.
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OLL The motor thermal overload content has reached 100%, and the motor has
stopped. The motor cannot be restarted until the overloaded motor has cooled and
OLt is displayed.
OLt The motor thermal overload content has been reduced to 60% or less, and the
motor can be restarted.
ena Passcode protection is enabled.
dis Passcode is disabled.
oxx xx = overload thermal content in percentage. Press the Down button to toggle to
this display.
cxx xx = pending fault.
no Attempted to change a passcode protected parameter without proper security.
… Three decimal places blink when remote display is active.
Fxx xx Fault Code
Table 50, Fault Codes
Number Description
00 No Fault -- -01 UTS Time Limit Expired Y Y
02 Motor Thermal Overload Trip Y N
10 Phase Rotation Error, Not A-B-C N Y
12 Low Line Frequency N Y
13 High Line Frequency N Y
15 Input Power Not Three phase N Y
21 Low Line L1-L2 Voltage Y Y
22 Low Line L2-L3 Voltage Y Y
23 Low Line L3-L1 Voltage Y Y
24 High Line L1-L2 Voltage Y Y
25 High Line L2-L3 Voltage Y Y
26 High Line L3-L1 Voltage Y Y
27 Phase loss N Y
28 No Line Voltage N Y
30 I.O.C. (Instantaneous Overcurrent) N N
31 Overcurrent Y N
37 Current Imbalance Y Y
38 Ground Fault Y N
39 No Current At Run N Y
40 Shorted/Open SCR N N
47 Stack Protection Fault N Y
48 Bypass Contactor Fault (on STOP input) Y N
50 Control Power Low N Y
Controlled
Stop
Continued next page
Number Description
Controlled
Stop
Auto
Reset
Auto
Reset
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51 Current Sensor Offset Error -- N
52 Burden Switch Error N N
60 Thermistor Trip N N
61 Stack OT Switch Trip N N
71 Analog Input Trip Y Y
82 Modbus Time-out Y Y
94 CPU Error – Software Fault N N
95 CPU Error – Parameter Storage Fault N N
96 CPU Error – Illegal Instruction Trap N N
97 CPU Error – Software Watchdog Fault N N
98 CPU Error – Spurious Interrupt N N N
99 CPU Error – Program Storage Fault N N
Starter Planned Maintenance
During commissioning:
• Torque all power connections during commissioning. This includes factory-wired components.
• Check all of the control wiring in the package for loose connections.
During the first month after the starter has been put in operation:
• Re-torque all power connections every two weeks. This includes factory-wired components.
• Inspect cooling fans (if applicable) after two weeks for proper operation.
After the first month of operation:
• Re-torque all power connections every year.
• Clean any accumulated dust from the starter using a clean source of compressed air.
• Inspect the cooling fans every three months for proper operation.
• Clean or replace any air vent filters on the starter every three months.
NOTE: If mechanical vibrations are present at the installation site, inspect the connections more
frequently.
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Figure 32, Trouble Shooting Guide
N
NoNoN
N
N
N
N
N
N
NoN
N
Start
Replace
Fuses
Replace
Circuit
Breaker
Correct
Inline Fault
o
o
Fuses OK?
Circuit
Breaker OK?
Yes
In-LineOK?
Yes
Correct Power
Source
Problem
Yes
Low or Missing
1
Phase Order
2
ThermalTrip?
Yes
Wiring OK?
Control Card
3
Line?
o
4
Yes
Fault
oYes
5
Yes
6
Interlock
Open?
o
7
YesYes
Replace
Swap Any
2Power
Leads
High
Ambient?
Correct and
Wait to Cool
8
o
Yes
Circulation?
9
Bad Air
o
Correct
Interlock
State
Correct
Wiring
o
DoesProblem
Still Exist
Yes
Go to Page 39
Correct
Wiring
Return To
Service
o
Return To
Service
Wiring OK?
Yes
Correct and
Wait to Cool
o
Overloaded?
7
Lower Motor
10
Motor
Yes
Load
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b
p
p
b
From Previous Page
11
Current
Imbalance Fault?
Yes
No
Correct Wiring
Replace
Defective
SCRs
No
No
7
Wiring Good?
YesYes
12
Motor
Winding Short?
No
SCRs OK?
YesYes
All Gate
Pulses Present?
NoYes
Replace
Control Card
Yes
13
14
Yes
Fuses Blown or
Breaker Tripped?
Replace Fuse
or Reset Breaker
Motor Pro
Repair or
Replace Motor
Contact
Benshaw
For Assistance
12
lem?
No
No
CT Burden
Switches Set
Correctly?
Re
lace
Control Card
15
No
Check Jum
Parameters
ers
and CTs
Return to
Normal
Operation
No
Does Pro
Still Exist?
Yes
Contact
McQuay
For Assistance
lem
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FLOW CHART DETAILS:
1. FusesDetermine if power line fuses have been installed, and if they are
operating properly.
2. Circuit BreakerDetermine if the circuit breaker is off, or has tripped and
disconnected the line from the starter.
3. Power Line Voltage Verify that line voltage is present, and that it is the correct
voltage.
4. Phase Order FaultIf Fault Codes F1 or F2 are displayed on the control card LED
display, exchange any two incoming power line cable
connections.
6. Safety DeviceDetermine if an equipment protection device attached to the
starter is disabling the start command.
7. Wiring Connections Verify that the wiring connections are correct and that the
terminations are tightened.
8. Air TemperatureInvestigate whether the air temperature surrounding the heat sink
is hot.
9. Air CirculationDetermine if the airflow around the heat sink fins is being
restricted, or if a fan has failed.
10. Motor OverloadDetermine if the motor’s load is too large for the motor size.
11. Current Imbalance Fault If Fault Codes F23 or F24 are displayed on the control card LED
display, diagnose and correct the cause of the current imbalance
parameter P16.
12. Motor Winding Problem Conducting a megger test of the motor can identify an internal
motor winding problem. NOTE: To avoid damaging the starter
isolate the motor before conducting the megger test.
!
WARNING
Hazardous voltages exist at the starter terminals. Lock out and tag all power sources before
making resistance measurements to avoid personal injury or death.
13. SCRsThis step can help determine if a problem exists with the SCRs.
Using a multi-meter or similar device, measure the resistance
between:
• L1 terminal and T1 terminal
L2 terminal and T2 terminal
•
L3 terminal and T3 terminal
•
The resistance should be more than 50k ohms. Measure the gate
resistance between the white and red of each twisted pair (6
.
14. Gate Pulses
total). The gate resistance should be between 8 and 50 ohms
This step can help to determine if the control card is functioning
properly. Check for gate firing voltage between 0.3 and 1.5 volts
when the card is operating.
15. Motor Current
Determine if motor current signal scaling is correct.
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Solid State Starter Settings
Operating Parameters Settings for Default Value and Settable Range:
Table 51, Starter Settings
No. Operating Parameter Default Range of Setting
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
P17
P18
P19
P20
P21
P22
P23
P24
P25
P26
P27
P28
P29
P30
P31
P32
Motor Full Load Amps (FLA) 1A 1 to 9999A
Motor Rated Load Amps (RLA) 1A 1 to 9999A
Motor Service Factor 1.25 1-1.99
Motor Overload Class 10 1-40,Off
Initial Motor Starting Current 225% 50 - 400%
Max. Motor Starting Current 300% 100 – 800%
The above diagram illustrates one of the two circuits of an AGS chiller. The evaporator has two
single-pass circuits with water passing over baffles on the shell side.
The vertical and slanted coils on one side of the unit comprise a condensing circuit. Models may
have none, one, or two external economizer circuits consisting of a brazed-plate heat exchanger and
expansion valve (not shown on the above diagram).
Figure 35, Compressor-mounted Components
Mechanical High
Pressure Cutout Switch
Compressor Relief Valve
Oil Heater
Optical Oil Level Sensor
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Power Panel
The power panel is located on the front of the unit, to the right of the control panel.
Figure 36, Power Panel Components (Optional Single Point Power)
Contol
Transformer
and fuses
Breaker,
Circuit #1
Breaker,
Circuit #3
Unit
Disconnect
Switch
Breaker,
Circuit #2
Starter,
Circuit #1
Starter,
Circuit #3
Line
Terminals
Starter,
Circuit #2
NOTE: A three-compressor unit with standard solid state starters is illustrated. Breaker and starter
#3 are absent on AGSD3 two-compressor models.
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Control Panel
The control panel is located on the front of the unit, to the left of the power panel.
Figure 37, Control Panel Components
MicroTech II
Controller, CP1
Expansion I/O
Controllers
Switch and Fuse
Panel
NOTE: A two-compressor unit is illustrated.
Location for Optional
115V Outlet
Expansion Valve
Drivers, One Per
Circuit
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System Maintenance
General
On initial start-up and periodically during operation, it will be necessary to perform certain routine
service checks. Among these are checking the liquid line sight glasses, and the compressor oil level
sight glass. In addition, check the MicroTech II controller temperature and pressure readings with
gauges and thermometers to see that the unit has normal condensing and suction pressure and
superheat and subcooling readings. A recommended maintenance schedule is located at the end of
this section.
A Periodic Maintenance Log is located at the end of this manual. It is suggested that the log be
copied and a report be completed on a regular basis. The log will serve as a useful tool for a service
technician in the event service is required.
Initial start-up date, vibration readings, compressor megger readings and oil analysis information
should be kept for reference base-line data.
Compressor Maintenance
Since the compressor is semi-hermetic, no yearly compressor maintenance is normally required;
however, vibration is an excellent check for proper mechanical operation. Compressor vibration
contributes to a decrease in unit performance and efficiency and indicates that maintenance is
required. It is recommended that the compressor be checked with a vibration analyzer at, or shortly
after, start-up and again on an annual basis. The load should be maintained as closely as possible to
the load of the original test and only one compressor should be running at a time. The initial
vibration analyzer test provides a benchmark of the compressor and, when performed routinely,
can give a warning of impending problems.
Lubrication
No routine lubrication is required on AGS units. The fan motor bearings are permanently
lubricated. No further lubrication is required. Excessive fan motor bearing noise is an indication of
a potential bearing failure.
Figure 38, Compressor Oil Filter
Compressor oil must be ICI RL68HB, McQuay Part
Number 735030446 in a 1-gallon container. This is
synthetic polyolester oil with anti-wear additives and is
highly hygroscopic. Care must be taken to minimize
exposure of the oil to air when charging oil into the system.
The oil filter resides in the compressor housing as
Oil
Sight
Glass
The top of the oil level should be visible in the sight glass. If the glass is completely filled with oil
at all times, the circuit is overcharged with oil. If only refrigerant is visible in the glass, the circuit
has insufficient oil.
A mechanical oil pressure differential switch is mounted on the unit frame adjacent to each
compressor and will shut down the compressor at a differential pressure greater than 25 psi. The
switch has automatic reset but is locked out by the MicroTech II control, which must be reset
through the software. A gauge can be put across the switch to actually measure the pressure drop.
The normal pressure drop is 5 to 6 psi. Change the filter at 15 psi.
Oil Filter
Housing
shutoff valve require pumping down the circuit in order to
change the filter.
shown in
Figure 38. Units without a suction service
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Electrical Terminals
!
DANGER
Electric equipment can cause electric shock with a risk of severe personal injury or death.
Turn off, lock out and tag all power before continuing with following service. Panels can have
more than one power source..
!
CAUTION
Periodically check electrical terminals for tightness and tighten as required. Always use a
back-up wrench when tightening electrical terminals..
Condensers
The condensers are air-cooled and constructed of 3/8" (9.5mm) OD internally finned copper tubes
bonded in a staggered pattern into louvered aluminum fins. No maintenance is ordinarily required
except the routine removal of dirt and debris from the outside surface of the fins. McQuay
recommends the use of non-caustic, non-acidic, foaming coil cleaners available at most air
conditioning supply outlets. Flush the coil from the inside out.
!
WARNING
Use caution when applying coil cleaners. They can contain potentially harmful chemicals.
Wear breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Thoroughly rinse all surfaces to remove
any cleaner residue. Do not damage the fins during cleaning.
If the service technician has reason to believe that the refrigerant circuit contains noncondensables,
recovery of the noncondensables will be required, strictly following Clean Air Act regulations
governing refrigerant discharge to the atmosphere. The service Schrader valves are located on both
vertical coil headers on both sides of the unit at the control box end of the coil. Access panels are
located at the end of the condenser coil directly behind the control panel. Recover the
noncondensables with the unit off, after shutdown of 15 minutes or longer, to allow air to collect at
the top of the coil. Restart and run the unit for a brief period. If necessary, shut the unit off and
repeat the procedure. Follow accepted environmentally sound practices when removing refrigerant
from the unit.
Liquid Line Sight Glass
Observe the refrigerant sight glasses (one per circuit) weekly. A clear glass of liquid indicates that
there is adequate refrigerant charge in the system to provide proper feed through the expansion
valve. Bubbling refrigerant in the liquid line sight glass, during stable run conditions, may indicate
that there can be an electronic expansion valve (EXV) problem since the EXV regulates liquid
subcooling. Refrigerant gas flashing in the sight glass could also indicate an excessive pressure
drop in the liquid line, possibly due to a clogged filter-drier or a restriction elsewhere in the liquid
line (see page
22 for maximum allowable pressure drops).
An element inside the sight glass indicates the moisture condition corresponding to a given element
color. If the sight glass does not indicate a dry condition after about 12 hours of operation, the
circuit should be pumped down and the filter-drier changed. An oil acid test is also recommended.
Do not use the sight glass on the EXV body for refrigerant charging. Its purpose is to view the
position of the valve.
Lead-Lag
A feature on all McQuay AGS air-cooled chillers is a system for alternating the sequence in which
the compressors start to balance the number of starts and run hours. Lead-Lag of the refrigerant
circuits is accomplished automatically through the MicroTech II controller. When in the auto mode,
the circuit with the fewest number of starts will be started first. If all circuits are operating and a
stage down in the number of operating compressors is required, the circuit with the most operating
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hours will cycle off first. The operator can override the MicroTech II controller, and manually
select the lead circuit as circuit #1 or #2.
Preventative Maintenance Schedule
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
OPERATION WEEKLY
General
Complete unit log and review (Note 3) X
Visually inspect unit for loose or damaged components and
visible leaks
Inspect thermal insulation for integrity X
Clean and paint as required X
Electrical
Sequence test controls X
Check contactors for pitting, replace as required X
Check terminals for tightness, tighten as necessary X
Clean control panel interior X
Clean control box fan filter (Note 7) X
Visually inspect components for signs of overheating X
Verify compressor and oil heater operation X
Megger compressor motor X
Refrigeration/Oil
Leak test X
Check liquid line sight glasses for clear flow X
Check compressor oil sight glass for correct level (oil charge) X
Check filter-drier pressure drop (see manual for spec) X
Check oil filter pressure drop (Note 6) X
Perform compressor vibration test X
Perform oil analysis test on compressor oil X
Condenser (air-cooled)
Clean condenser coils (Note 4) X
Check fan blades for tightness on shaft (Note 5) X
Check fans for loose rivets and cracks, check motor brackets X
Check coil fins for damage and straighten as necessary X
X
MONTHLY
(Note 1)
Notes:
1. Monthly operations include all weekly operations.
2. Annual (or spring start-up) operations include all weekly and monthly operations.
3. Log readings can be taken daily for a higher level of unit observation.
4. Coil cleaning can be required more frequently in areas with a high level of airborne particles.
5. Be sure fan motors are electrically locked out.
6. Replace the filter if pressure drop exceeds 20 psi.
7. The weekly fan filter cleaning schedule can be modified to meet job conditions.
ANNUAL
(Note 2)
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W arranty Statement
Limited Warranty
McQuay’s written Limited Product Warranty, along with any extended warranty expressly purchased is the
only warranty. Consult your local McQuay Representative for warranty details. Refer to Form 430285Y. To
find your local McQuay Representative, go to www .mcquay.com.
Service
CAUTION
1. Service on this equipment must be performed by trained, experienced refrigeration
personnel familiar with equipment operation, maintenance, correct servicing procedures,
and the safety hazards inherent in this work. Causes for repeated tripping of equipment
protection controls must be investigated and corrected.
2. Anyone servicing this equipment must comply with EPA requirements regarding
refrigerant reclamation and venting.
DANGER
Disconnect all power before doing any service inside the unit to avoid bodily injury or death.
MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES CAN FEED THE UNIT.
Liquid Line Filter-Driers
Replace the filter-drier cores any time excessive pressure drop is read across the filter-drier and/or
when bubbles occur in the sight glass with normal subcooling. There is one, two-core drier in each
circuit. Models AGS 180 to 210 have economizers that incorporate an additional filter-drier that
should also be checked. The maximum recommended pressure drop across the filter-drier is 7 psi at
full load.
The filter-driers should also be changed if the moisture indicating liquid line sight glass indicates
excess moisture in the system, or an oil test indicates the presence of acid.
High acid cores may be used temporarily, but replaced after two day use.
The following is the procedure for changing the filter-drier core:
The standard unit pumpdown is set to stop pumpdown when 20 psig (138 kPa) suction pressure is
reached. To fully pump down a circuit beyond 20 psig (138 kPa) for service purposes, a "Full
Pumpdown" service mode can be activated using the keypad.
With Full Pumpdown = Yes, then the next time the circuit is pumped down, the pumpdown will
continue until the evaporator pressure reaches 15 psig (103 kPa) or 120 seconds have elapsed,
whichever occurs first. Upon completing the pumpdown, the "FullPumpDwn" setpoint is
automatically changed back to "No".
The procedure to perform a full service pumpdown for changing the filter-drier core is as follows:
1. Under the "Alarm Spts", change the "FullPumpDwn" setpoint from "No" to "Yes".
2. Move the circuit switch to the OFF position. The compressor will unload to minimum slide
position and the unit will pump down.
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3. Upon completing the full pumpdown per step 3, the "FullPumpDwn" setpoint is automatically
changed back to "No" which reverts back to standard 20 psig (138 kPa) pumpdown stop
pressure.
4. If the pumpdown does not go to 15 psig (103 kPa) on the first attempt, one more attempt can
be made by repeating the above steps. Do not repeat "FullPumpDwn" more than once to avoid
excessive screw temperature rise under this abnormal condition.
5. The circuit is now in the deepest pumpdown that can be achieved by the use of the compressor.
Close the two liquid line shutoff valves upstream of the filter-drier, on the circuit to be serviced
plus the optional suction shutoff valve. Manually open the EXV, then remove the remaining
refrigerant from the evaporator by the use of a refrigerant recovery unit.
6. Loosen the cover bolts, remove the cap and replace the filters.
7. Evacuate and open valves.
Evacuate the lines through the liquid line manual shutoff valve(s) to remove noncondensables that
could have entered during filter replacement. Perform a leak check before returning the unit to
operation.
Compressor Slide Valves
The slide valves used for unloading the compressor are hydraulically actuated by pulses from the
load/unload solenoid as controlled by the circuit controller. See OM AGS for details on the
operation.
Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)
The electronic expansion valve is located in each circuit’s liquid line entering the evaporator.
The expansion valve meters the amount of refrigerant entering the evaporator to match the cooling
load. It does this by maintaining constant suction superheat. (Superheat is the difference between
the actual refrigerant temperature of the gas as it leaves the evaporator and the saturation
temperature corresponding to the evaporating pressure.) The EXV logic controls the superheat
between 4°F at 0% slide position and 8°F at 100% slide position.
The position of the valve can be viewed at any time by using the MicroTech II controller keypad
through the View Refrigerant menus. There are 6386 steps between closed and full open. There is
also a sight glass on the EXV to observe valve movement and to check if it is open or closed
visually.
Evaporator
The evaporator is a two-circuit, direct expansion, shell-and-tube type with water flowing through
the shell and refrigerant flowing in one pass through the tubes. The tubes are internally enhanced to
provide extended heat transfer surface. Normally, no service work is required on the evaporator
other than cleaning the water side in the event of improper water treatment or contamination.
Charging Refrigerant
Note:
It is a good idea to record the normal values of refrigerant pressures, subcooling, superheat, and
evaporator and condenser approach temperatures during startup by the McQuay service technician.
This makes it easier to spot errant unit behavior.
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Indications of a low refrigerant R-134a charge:
• Condenser subcoolong approaching 0 degrees F.
• Suction superheat higher than 10 to 12 degrees F.
• Bubbles in the sight glass.
Indications of a high refrigerant R-134a charge:
• Condenser pressure is abnormally high.
• Subcooling is abnormally high. Take note of the subcooling on the unit at startup and use this
value as a benchmark.
• EXV is at minimum position and discharge superheat is low (below 22 degrees F). The circuit
controller View Refrigerant Screen #7 displays the valve position and the valve range. The
minimum position occurs when the valve position value remains at the lower limit of the range
displayed.
AGS air-cooled screw compressor chillers are shipped factory-charged with a full operating charge
of refrigerant; but there can be times when a unit must be recharged at the job site. Follow these
recommendations when field charging. Refer to the unit operating charge found in the Physical
Data Tables beginning on page
initial charge of 80% to 90% of the nameplate is assumed. Unit charge adjustment should be done
at 100% load, at normal cooling outdoor temperature (preferably higher than 75°F (24°C), and
with all fans on. Unit must be allowed to run 15 minutes or longer so that the condenser fan staging
and load is stabilized at normal operating discharge pressure. For best results, charge with
condenser pressure at design conditions.
23 for packaged units and page 53 for remote evaporator units. An
Each circuit of the evaporator has a sight glass located in the liquid line. If the unit can be run at
close to ARI conditions (95°F ambient temperature and 44°F chilled water), there should be no
bubbles in the sight glass, but this does not necessarily mean that the unit is correctly charged.
Charge until the superheat and subcooling temperatures are within range. The discharge superheat
should be above 22 degrees F.
Procedure to charge an undercharged AGS unit:
1. If a unit is low on refrigerant, first determine the cause before attempting to recharge the unit.
Locate and repair any refrigerant leak. Evidence of oil is a good indicator of leakage. However,
oil may not be visible at all leaks. Liquid leak detector fluids work well to show bubbles at
medium size leaks, but electronic leak detectors can be needed to locate small leaks. Do not
use oil/refrigerant detection additives.
2. Add the charge to the system only through the evaporator charging valve.
3. The charge must be added at the 100% slide valve position and above conditions.
4. Add sufficient charge to clear the conditions listed above under “Indications of a low
refrigerant R-134a charge”.
5. Overcharging of refrigerant will raise the condenser pressure and increase the condenser
subcooling.
Standard Controls
NOTE: A complete explanation of the MicroTech II controller and unit operation is contained in the
Operation Manual OM AGS.
Thermistor sensors
Evaporator leaving water temperature - This sensor is located on the evaporator water outlet
connection and is used for capacity control of the chiller and low water temperature freeze
protection.
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Evaporator entering water temperature - This sensor is located on the evaporator water inlet
connection and is used for monitoring purposes and return water temperature reset control.
Evaporator pressure transducer circuit #1, 2 - This sensor is located on the suction side of the
compressor (evaporator outlet) and is used to determine saturated suction refrigerant pressure and
temperature. It also provides low pressure freeze protection.
Condenser pressure transducer circuit#1, 2 - the sensor is located in the discharge line and is
used to read discharge pressure and saturated refrigerant temperature (calculated). The transducer
will signal the controller to hold load or unload the compressor if a rise in head pressure occurs
which is outside the MicroTech II controller setpoint limits. The signal is also used in the
calculation of discharge superheat.
Liquid pressure transducer #1, 2 – located on the liquid line ahead of the EXV. It is used to
determine liquid pressure and subcooling and is used to control the EXV.
Outside air - This sensor is located on the back of the control box. It measures the outside air
temperature, is used to determine if low ambient start logic is necessary, and can be the reference
for low ambient temperature lockout.
Suction temperature circuit #1, 2 - The sensor is located in a well on the suction line. The
purpose of the sensor is to measure refrigerant temperature and superheat.
Discharge line temperature circuit #1, 2 - The sensor is located in a well on the discharge line. It
measures the refrigerant temperature and is used to calculate discharge superheat.
Demand limit - This requires a field connection of a 4-20 milliamp DC signal from an external
source such as a building automation system. It will determine the maximum number of cooling
stages that can be energized.
Evaporator water temperature reset - This requires a 4-20 milliamp DC signal from a building
automation system or temperature transmitter to reset the leaving chilled water setpoint.
High condenser pressure control
MicroTech II control is equipped with high pressure transducers on each refrigerant circuit. The
main purpose of the high pressure transducer is to maintain proper head pressure control. It also
sends a signal to the MicroTech II control to unload the compressor in the event of an excessive
rise in discharge pressure to 275 psig (1896 kPa). Also, MicroTech II control will inhibit additional
circuit loading at 267 psig (1841 kPa). The high pressure switch trip setting is 282 psig (1944 kPa).
The high pressure alarm is in response to the signal sent by the pressure transducer.
Mechanical high pressure equipment protection control
The high pressure equipment protection control is a single pole, pressure-activated switch that
opens on a pressure rise. When the switch opens, the control circuit is de-energized, dropping
power to the compressor and fan motor contactors. The switch is factory set (non-adjustable) to
open at 310 psig (2137 kPa) ±7 psig and reclose at 200 psig (1379 kPa) ±7 psig. Although the high
pressure switch will close again at 200 psig (1379 kPa), the control circuit will remain locked out
and it must be reset through the MicroTech II control.
The control is mounted on the rear of the compressor. See page
Compressor motor protection
65.
The compressors are supplied with two types of motor protection. Solid state electronic overloads
mounted in the control box sense motor current to within 2% of the operating amps. The MUST
TRIP amps are equal to 140% of unit nameplate compressor RLA. The MUST HOLD amps are
equal to 125% of unit nameplate RLA. A trip of these overloads can result from the unit operating
outside of normal conditions. Repeat overload trips under normal operation can indicate wiring or
compressor motor problems. The overloads are manual reset and must be reset at the overload, as
well as through the MicroTech II controller.
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The compressors also have a solid state Guardister™ circuit that provides motor over temperature
protection. The Guardister circuit has automatic reset and gives a Starter Fault (F75) that is cleared
through the starter display and must also be reset through the MicroTech II control.
Head pressure control (standard)
The MicroTech II controller automatically cycles the condenser fans in response to condenser
pressure. Each fan in a circuit is cycled independently for 4, 5 or 6 steps per circuit, depending on
the unit size. This maintains head pressure and allows the unit to run at ambient air temperatures
down to 35°F (1.7°C). The settings are adjustable through the controller.
Each fan added has a decreasing percentage effect, so the control pressure band is smaller when
more fans are on and largest with only one or two fans on.
Unit operation with the standard control is satisfactory down to outdoor temperatures of 35°F (-
1.7°C). Below this temperature, the VFD option is required to regulate the speed of the first fan on
the circuit to adequately control the discharge pressure. The VFD option allows unit operation to
0°F (-17.8°C) outdoor temperature, assuming no greater than 5-mph wind.
Head pressure control (optional low ambient)
The optional low ambient control includes a variable frequency drive (VFD) on the first fan on
each circuit. The remaining fans cycle based on discharge pressure. This control must be used for
operation in ambient temperatures below 35°F (1.7°C) down to 0°F (-17.8°C).
NOTE: VFD and standard fan cycling will provide proper operating refrigerant discharge
pressures at the ambient temperatures listed for them, provided the coil is not affected by the
existence of wind. Louvers must be utilized for low ambient operation if the unit is subjected to
winds greater than 5 mph.
Compressor short cycling protection
The MicroTech II controller contains logic to prevent rapid compressor restarting. Excessive
compressor starts can be hard on starting components and create excessive motor winding
temperatures. The anti-cycle timers are set for a five-minute stop-to-start cycle and a 20-minute
start-to-start cycle. Both are adjustable through the MicroTech II control.
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Controls, Settings and Functions
Table 52, Controls
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION SYMBOL SETTING RESET LOCATION
Compressor Heaters
Compressor
Solenoid - Load
Compressor
Solenoid - Unload
Evaporator Heaters Help prevent evaporator freeze-up HTR-EVAP 38oF (3.3oC) N/A Evap. Barrel
Electronic
Expansion
Valve Board
Electronic
Expansion
Valve
Solid State Starter
Thermistor Card
Mechanical High
High Pressure
Switch
MicroTech II Unit
Controller
MicroTech II Circuit
Controllers
Oil Level Sensor Senses oil level in compressor OLS
Fan VFD (Optional) Controls discharge pressure FAN VFD In controller code N/A Power Panel
Control Panel
Heater
Lightning Arrestor
High Oil Delta-P
Switch
To provide heat to drive off liquid
refrigerant when compressor is off.
Loads compressor LOAD N/A N/A
Unloads the compressor UNLOAD N/A N/A
To provide power and step control to the
EXV stepper motors commanded by the
MT II.
To provide efficient unit refrigerant flow
and control subcooling.
To provide motor temperature protection
at about 220
For UL, ETL, etc., safety code to prevent
high pressure above the relief valve.
To control unit functions. Refer to OM
AGS.
To control individual circuit functions. One
per circuit. Refer to OM AGS.
Maintain controller operation
To protect from high voltage spikes and
surges.
Protects compressor from running with
insufficient oil pressure
o
F (104oC).
HTR1-COMPR
EXV-DRIVER N/A N/A Control Panel
EXV In Controller Code N/A
K2 Fault
MHPR
UNIT
CONTROLLER
CIRCUIT
CONTROLLER
HTR- CONTROL
BOX
LA N/A N/A Power Panel
LPS Refer to OM AGS Auto
On, when
compressor is off.
None,
Inherent in design
Refer to
OM AGS
N/A
N/A
NC with oil
present
On at 40°F N/A Control Panel
N/A
Auto Power Panel
Auto Control Panel
Refer to
OM AGS
Refer to
OM AGS
N/A
On the
Compressor
On the
Compressor
On the
Compressor
In Main Liquid
Line
Control Panel
Control Panel
On
compressor
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Troubleshooting Chart
Table 53, Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE STEPS
Compressor will
not run.
Compressor Noisy
or Vibrating
Compressor
Overload K2
Tripped or Circuit
Breaker Trip or
Fuses Blown
Compressor Will
Not Load or Unload
High Discharge
Pressure
Low Discharge
Pressure
Low Suction
Pressure
Low Oil Level Trip
High Suction
Pressure
1. Main power switch open.
2. Unit S1 system switch open.
3. Circuit switch, CS in pumpdown position.
4. Chilled water flow switch not closed.
5. Circuit breakers open.
6. Fuse blown or circuit breakers tripped.
7. Compressor overload tripped.
8. Defective compressor contactor or contactor coil.
9. System shut down by protection devices.
10. No cooling required.
11. Motor electrical trouble.
12. Loose wiring.
1. Compressor Internal problem.
2. Oil injection not adequate.
1. Low voltage during high load condition.
2. Loose power wiring.
3. Power line fault causing unbalanced voltage.
4. Defective or grounded wiring in the motor.
5. High discharge pressure.
1. Defective capacity control solenoids.
2. Unloader mechanism defective.
1. Noncondensables in the system.
2. Fans not running.
3. Fan control out of adjustment.
4. System overcharged with refrigerant.
5. Dirty condenser coil.
6. Air recirculation from fan outlet into unit coils.
7. Air restriction into unit.
1. Wind effect or a low ambient temperature.
2. Condenser fan control not correct.
3. Low suction pressure.
4. Compressor operating unloaded.
1. Inadequate refrigerant charge quantity.
2. Clogged liquid line filter-drier.
3. Expansion valve malfunctioning.
4. Insufficient water flow to evaporator.
5. Water temperature leaving evaporator is too low.
6. Evaporator tubes fouled.
7. Suction valve (partially) closed.
8. Glycol in chilled water system
1. Insufficient oil.
2. Low discharge pressure.
1. Excessive load - high water temperature.
2. Compressor unloaders not loading compressor.
3. Superheat is too low.
4. System overcharged
1. Close switch.
2. Check unit status on MicroTech II display. Close switch.
3. Check circuit status on MicroTech II display. Close switch. Check
pump operation for flow.
4. Check unit status on MicroTech display. Close switch.
5. Close circuit breakers.
6. Check electrical circuits and motor windings for shorts or grounds.
Investigate for possible overloading. Check for loose or corroded
connections. Reset breakers or replace fuses after fault is corrected.
7. Overloads are manual reset. Reset overload at button on overload.
Clear alarm on MicroTech II display.
8. Check wiring. Repair or replace contactor.
9. Determine type and cause of shutdown and correct problem before
attempting to restart.
10. Check control settings. Wait until unit calls for cooling.
11. See 6,7,8 above.
12. Check circuits for voltage at required points. Tighten all power wiring
terminals.
1. Contact McQuayService.
2. Check that oil sight glass has oil visible during steady operation
Check pressure drop across oil filter and oil separator sight glasses
1. Check supply voltage for excessive voltage drop.
2. Check and tighten all connections.
3. Check supply voltage.
4. Check motor and replace if defective.
5. See corrective steps for high discharge pressure.
1. Check solenoids for proper operation. See capacity control section.
2. Contact McQuayService .
1. Remove noncondensables from the condenser coil after shutdown
per EPA regulations.
2. Check fan fuses and electrical circuits.
3. Check that fan setup in the controller matches unit fan number.
Check MicroTech II condenser pressure sensor for proper operation.
4. Check discharge superheat and condenser subcooling. Remove the
excess charge.
5. Clean the condenser coil.
6. Remove the cause of recirculation.
7. Remove obstructions near unit.
1. Protect unit against excessive wind into vertical coils.
2. Check that fan setup in the MicroTech II controller matches unit fan
number. Check VFD fan on units with VFD option.
3. See corrective steps for low suction pressure.
4. See corrective steps for failure to load.
1. Check liquid line sight glass. Check unit for leaks. Repair and
recharge to clear sight glass at full load, all fans on, 75°F min OAT..
2. Check pressure drop across the filter-drier. Replace filter-driers.
3. Check expansion valve superheat and valve opening position.
Replace valve only if certain valve is not working.
4. Check water pressure drop across the evaporator and adjust gpm.
5. Adjust water temperature to higher value.
6. Inspect by removing water piping. Clean chemically.
7. Open valve.
8. Check glycol concentration
1. Check oil line and separator sight glasses.
2. Faulty EXV.
1. Reduce load or add additional equipment.
2. See corrective steps below for failure of compressor to load.
3. Check superheat on MicroTech II display. Check suction line sensor
installation and sensor.
4. Check charge, an overcharge raises suction pressure
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Periodic Maintenance Log
Date of inspection: Address:
Facility/job name: City/State:
Unit model number: Physical location of unit:
Unit serial number: Service technical (name):
Software identification:
Operating hours: Compressor #1 Compressor #2
Number of starts Compressor #1 Compressor #2
Follow up service required: Yes No
General Actions to be Taken
Upper part of report completed: Yes No Fill in above
Compressor operation: Yes No Explain all “No” checks
27. Compressor starts See note 1 Circuit #1 _________________
Circuit #2 _________________
28. Compressor run hours Circuit #1 _________________
Circuit #2 _________________
%
No Ice storage unit? Yes No
No VFD operation OK? Yes No
Data from MicroTech II Controller:
/
Data at Job Site:
29. Volts: L1_____ L2_____ L3_____
30. Amps: Comp #1 Ph 1____ PH 2____ PH 3____
31. Amps: Comp #2 PH 1____ PH 2____ PH 3____
32. Vibration – Read every six months using IRD (or equal) unfiltered at flat on top of motor end: ______ In/Sec Comp #1
______ In/Sec Comp #2
NOTE 1: If the number of starts exceeds the number of run hours, the unit is short cycling. This must be corrected as it can reduce compressor life.
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All McQuay equipment is sold pursuant to McQuay’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale and
Limited Product Warranty.
This document contains the most current product information as of this printing. For the most up-todate product information, please go to www.mcquay.com
(800) 432-1342 • www.mcquay.com IMM AGSD
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