Heat medium
A = Natural gas
E = Electric
F = Fuel oil
S = Steam
W = Hot water
Y = None
Design vintage
Cooling coil size
S = Standard (low airflow)
L = Large (high airflow)
Y = None or contractor coil
This manual provides general information about the “C”
vintage McQuay RoofPak applied rooftop unit, models RDS
and RAH. In addition to an overall description of the unit, it
includes mechanical and electrical installation procedures,
commissioning procedures, sequence of operation information,
and maintenance instructions. For further information on the
optional forced draft gas-fired furnace, refer to Bulletin No.
IM 684 or IM 685.
Introduction
Gas Burner Nameplate
On units that include gas heat, the nameplate is located on the
lower right corner of the main control box door. It includes the
burner model number, minimum/maximum input, maximum
temperature rise, and minimum cfm.
Hazard Identification Information
The MicroTech III applied rooftop unit controller is available.
For a detailed description of the MicroTech III components,
input/output configurations, field wiring and information on
using and programming the MicroTech III unit controller, refer
to OM 920.
For a description of operation and information on using the
keypad to view data and set parameters, refer to the
appropriate program-specific operation manual (see Table 1).
Table 1: Program Specific Rooftop Unit Literature
Rooftop unit control configuration
McQuay 208 - 460 VOM 844-1
VFDs
Figure 1: Nomenclature
McQuay 575 VOM 895
Non-McQuaySee vendor manuals
Operation manual
number
DANGER
Dangers indicate a hazardous situation which will result in
death or serious injury if not avoided.
WARNING
Warnings indicate potentially hazardous situations, which can
result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death if
not avoided.
CAUTION
Cautions indicate potentially hazardous situations, which can
result in personal injury or equipment damage if not avoided.
McQuay IM 9873
Introduction
Economizer
Filter
DX
Heat
section
Supply fan
discharge
plenum
section
C19, 20
RAT
LT11 (optional)
S11, REC11
SD2
RAE
ACT3
PC5
OAE
VM1
LT10 (optional)
DAT
OAT
SV1, 2
(optional)
section
section
return air
(optional)
(optional)
(optional)
(optional)
C9
FS1
(optional)
SV5, 6 (optional)
S10, REC10 (optional)
SD1 (optional)
ACT6
Typical Component Locations
Figure 2 shows a typical unit with locations of major
components. These figures are for general information only.
See the project’s certified submittals for actual specific
dimensions and locations.
Control Locations
All controls are optional. If controls are ordered, Figure 2
shows the locations of the various control components
Figure 2: Control Locations
mounted throughout the units. See Figure 3, page 5 for the
locations of control components mounted in control panels.
Additional information is included in Table 2, page 12 and the
wiring diagram legend, which is included in "Wiring
Diagrams"‚ page 59. Figure 2 shows the blow-through heat
and the blow-through coil sections.
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Control Panel
Main control panel
Electric heat
control panel
(optional)
Supply fan
section
VFDs, line reactors, and
manual bypass
(optional)
Prop exhaust VFDs
(not shown)
(optional)
The unit control panels and their locations are shown in the
following figures. These figures show a typical unit
configuration. Specific unit configurations may differ slightly
from these figures depending on the particular unit options.
Figure 3: Control Panel Locations
Introduction
McQuay IM 9875
Introduction
R24 R25 R28
R20 R26 R27 R28
R30
R45
R60
R69
R58
GCB1
Resistor
keypad
Remote
MCB
EHB1
ERB1
VFD remote
display
REC1
TB1
DHL
SPS1
SPS2
MMP60MMP10MMP20
R46
R48
HS1 S1
S7S4
Keypad display
Serial conn
M60
M10
F3
M20
supply
Power
F1A
F1B
F1C
T1
DS1
GND LUG DS1
TB7
blocks
remaining
TB2,
blocks
first seven
TB3,
detail, page 14.
See separate
SPS1,2 fittings
for static
pressure tubing
Figure 4: Typical Main Control Panel, Sizes 800C to 802C, 460 Volt
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Figure 5: Typical Main Control Panel, Size 047C, 460 Volt
VFD remote
display
GFR1
TB7
SPS1,2
fittings for
static pressure
tubing
TB2
F1A
F1B
F1C
Harness
Plugs
Introduction
McQuay IM 9877
Introduction
Unit powered outlet and
associated disconnect in
seperate panel
Figure 6: Typical Main Control Panel, Size 077C, 460 Volt
8McQuay IM 987
Introduction
e
A
M41M42M41
M33M32M31
FB33FB32FB31
FB43FB42FB41
PB3
SR2
SR3
SR1
TB11
Figure 7: TypicaL Gas Heat Panel, 1000 MBH
IT
R22
TD10
R20
S
R23R21
LS2
Figure 9: VFD Bypass Panel, 40 Hp, 460 Volt
LR10, 20
MMP30, 40
M30, 40
LS1
S3
Figure 10: Electric Heat Panel, Sizes 800C, 802C
FSG
FSG Tim
Figure 8: TypiCal Propeller Exhaust Panel, 3 Fans, 460 Volt
McQuay IM 9879
Introduction
GLG3
DS3
M41M43
FB41FB42FB43
H53
TB11
M31M32M33
FB31FB32FB33
M42
Figure 11: Electric Heat Panel, Size 047CFigure 12: Electric Heat Panel, Size 077C
FB31FB32FB33
M31M32M33
FB34FB44
M34M44
FB41FB42FB43
M41M42M43
GLG3
DS3
H53
TB11
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Figure 13: Harness Plug Connector Detail
LT OP1LT OP2
LT11LT1 0
DFRH DFLHOPEN4
SD1SD2
GSHT1GSHT2
HL22OPEN3
OAEPC7PC5
ACT3OPEN2
SV12SV56
AFD10AFD20
FP1OPEN1EPTS
RATSOATSDATS
Introduction
McQuay IM 98711
Introduction
Controls, Settings, and Functions
Table 2 below lists all of the unit control devices and
Converts static pressure
signals to voltage signals
and sends them to
MicroTech III controller
Converts static pressure
signals to voltage signals.
Shuts off entire control circuit
(except crankcase heaters)
Used to manually switch unit
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Main control
box
Main control
box
Main control
box
Main control
box
N/A
N/A
N/AN/AN/A001355000
N/AN/AN/A
0–5" wc
(0–1245.4 Pa)
1–6 V (dc) out
-025–0.25" wc
(-62.3–62.3
Pa)
1–5 V (dc) out
N/A049545007
N/A049545006
McQuay IM 98713
Mechanical Installation
Mechanical Installation
Note: The installation of this equipment shall be in accordance
with the regulations of authorities having jurisdiction and
all applicable codes. It is the responsibility of the installer
to determine and follow the applicable codes.
CAUTION
Sharp edges on sheet metal and fasteners can cause personal
injury.
This equipment must be installed, operated, and serviced only
by an experienced installation company and fully trained
personnel.
Receiving Inspection
When the equipment is received, all items should be carefully
checked against the bill of lading to be sure all crates and
cartons have been received. If the unit has become dirty
during shipment (winter road chemicals are of particular
concern), clean it when received.
Figure 14: Service Clearances, Unit with Housed DWDI Supply Fan
72"
(1829 mm)
All units should be inspected carefully for damage when
received. Report all shipping damage to the carrier and file a
claim. In most cases, equipment ships F.O.B. factory and
claims for freight damage should be filed by the consignee.
Before unloading the unit, check the unit nameplate to make
sure the voltage complies with the power supply available.
Unit Clearances
Service Clearance
Allow an approximate service clearance as indicated in
Figure 14. Also, McQuay recommends providing a roof
walkway to the rooftop unit as well as along two sides of the
unit that provide access to most controls and serviceable
components.
72"
(1829 mm)
Roof
Walkway
Note:
Sections with heating and/or cooling coils or DWDI
supply fan must have noted service clearance on the
control box side.
Note:
Sections with heating and/or cooling coils or DWDI
supply fan must have noted service clearance on the
control box side.
X
EF
Mechanical Installation
Ventilation Clearance
Below are minimum ventilation clearance recommendations.
The system designer must consider each application and
provide adequate ventilation. If this is not done, the unit will
not perform properly.
Unit(s) surrounded by a screen or a fence:
The bottom of the screen or fence should be at least 1 ft.
1
(305 mm) above the roof surface.
2 The distance between the unit and a screen or fence
should be as described in Figure 15.
3 The distance between any two units within a screen or
fence should be at least 120" (3048 mm).
Unit(s) surrounded by solid walls:
1
If there are walls on one or two adjacent sides of the unit,
the walls may be any height. If there are walls on more
than two adjacent sides of the unit, the walls should not
be higher than the unit.
2 The distance between the unit and the wall should be at
least 96" (2438 mm) on all sides of the unit.
3 The distance between any two units within the walls
should be at least 120" (3048 mm).
Do not locate outside air intakes near exhaust vents or other
sources of contaminated air.
If the unit is installed where windy conditions are common,
install wind screens around the unit, maintaining the
clearances specified (see Figure 16). This is particularly
important to prevent blowing snow from entering the outside
air intake and to maintain adequate head pressure control when
mechanical cooling is required at low outdoor air
temperatures.
Overhead Clearance
1 Unit(s) surrounded by screens or solid walls must have
no overhead obstructions over any part of the unit.
2 The following restrictions must be observed for overhead
obstructions above the air handler section (see
Figure 16):
a There must be no overhead obstructions above the
furnace flue, or within 9" (229 mm) of the flue box.
b Overhead obstructions must be no less than 96"
(2438 mm) above the top of the unit.
c There must be no overhead obstructions in the areas
above the outside air and exhaust dampers that are
farther than 24" (610 mm) from the side of the unit.
McQuay IM 98715
Mechanical Installation
24" (610 mm)
Maximum
2" (51 mm)
Minumum
Top of Unit
to Overhead
Obstruction
24" (610 mm)
Maximum
Overhead
Canopy
9" (229 mm)
Minumum to Flue Box
Typical All Sides
Flue Box
Figure 16: Overhead Clearance
Figure 17: Side Discharge
NOTICE
On units with side discharge, access to plenum-mounted
components becomes difficult once ductwork is installed.
Installer must provide access in the ductwork for plenum
mounted controls
Side Discharge Opening
(Access in Ductwork
Must be Removed)
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Mechanical Installation
Roof Curb Assembly and Installation
Locate the roof curb and unit on a portion of the roof that can
support the weight of the unit. The unit must be supported to
prevent bending or twisting of the machine.
If building construction allows sound and vibration into the
occupied space, locate the unit over a non-critical area. It is
the responsibility of the system designer to make adequate
provisions for noise and vibration in the occupied space.
WARNING
Mold can cause personal injury. Some materials such as
gypsum wall board can promote mold growth when damp.
Such materials must be protected from moisture that can enter
units during maintenance or normal operation.
Install the curb and unit level to allow the condensate drain to
flow properly and allow service access doors to open and close
without binding.
Integral supply and return air duct flanges are provided with
the RAH roof curb, allowing connection of duct work to the
curb before the unit is set. The gasketed top surface of the duct
flanges seals against the unit when it is set on the curb. These
flanges must not support the total weight of the duct work.
Assembly of a typical RAH roof curb is shown in Figure 18,
page 18. Parts A through H are common to all units having
bottom return openings. Depending on the unit length, Parts L
and M may be included with the roof curb kit to create the
correct overall curb length.
Assembly instructions
1 Set curbing parts A through H per dimensions shown
over roof opening or on a level surface (see Figure 18,
page 18). Note location of return and supply air
openings.
2 If applicable, set other curbing parts (D, L, M, etc.) in
place making sure that the orientation complies with the
assembly instructions (see Detail A). Check alignment of
all mating bolt holes.
3 Bolt curbing parts together using fasteners provided.
Tighten all bolts finger tight.
4 Square entire curbing assembly and securely tighten all
bolts.
5 Position curb assembly over roof openings. Curb must be
level from side to side and over its length. Check that top
surface of the curb is flat with no bowing or sagging.
6 Weld curbing in place. Caulk all seams watertight.
Remove backing from 0.25" (6 mm) thick × 1.50"
(38 mm) wide gasketing and apply to surfaces shown by
cross-hatching.
7 Flash curbing into roof as shown in detail view B
(Figure 19).
8 Parts E and F are not required on units with no return
shaft within the curb perimeter.
9 Parts G and H are not required on units with no supply
shaft within the curb perimeter.
10 Be sure that electrical connections are coordinated (see
Figure 26).
McQuay IM 98717
Mechanical Installation
D
Return
Air
F
B
F
E
"X"
Inside
87.00"
(2210 mm)
Inside
90.00"
(2286 mm)
94.75"
(2407 mm)
A
B
E
8.75"
(222mm)
D
See Detail "A"
70.75"
(1797 mm)
C
G
G
C
H
H
A
"Y"
Inside
81.00"
(2057 mm)
Inside
8.75"
(222 mm)
3.50"
(90 mm)
7.50"
(191 mm)
2.00"
(51 mm)
Supply
Air
3.50"
(90mm)
Equal Length
Side Supports
L
Using remaining side supports
in this area, align lengths on
opposite sides of assembly
and install a cross support
"D" at each side.
D
M
L
M
Detail A
RAH unit
Dimensions
XY
in mm in mm
047C
38 965 28 711
077C with flat cooling coil and /or 44"
SWSI plenum supply fan
62
157
5
38 965
077C with staggered or no cooling coil,
and/or 49" SWSI plenum supply fan
62
157
5
46 1168
Main unit
curb
Unit base
Curb gasketing
2 × 4 nailer strip
Galvanized
curb
Cant strip
(not furnished)
Roffing material
(not furnished)
Rigid insulation
(not furnished)Counterflashing
(not furnished)
Flashing (not furnished)
Figure 18: RAH Roof Curb Assembly Instructions
Figure 19: Roofing Detail “B”
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Figure 20: RDS Roof Curb Assembly Instructions
D
Return
Air
F
B
F
E
"X"
Inside
"Y"
Inside
85.00"
(2159 mm)
62.80"
(1594 mm)
A
B
E
"YY"
"XX"
D
See Detail "A"
38.80"
(984 mm)
C
G
G
C
H
H
A
20.00"
(508 mm)
Inside
76.00" (1930 mm)
Inside
6.80"
(173 mm)
1.50"
(38 mm)
7.50"
(191 mm)
2.00"
(5.1 mm)
Supply
Air
Mechanical Installation
Table 3: Rds Roof Curb Assembly Instructions
Unit sizeFan
None24.0 610 82.0 2083 6.8 1731.538
800–802C
(2) 15” FC 24.0 610 82.0 2083 6.81731.538(2) 15" FC 24.0 610 82.0 2083 6.81731.538
It is important to follow these installation instructions for all
IBC Seismic compliant McQuay Rooftop units.
IBC Seismic compliant McQuay Rooftop units can be
mounted to either a roof curb or a post and rail setup. If using a
roof curb, it must be specifically designed for seismic restraint
and be IBC seismic compliant (spring isolated or non-isolated
type seismic roof curbs are available). Typical construction of
a seismic rated roof curb is from structural steel framing and
contains seismic hold down brackets for attachment of the
rooftop unit (see Figure 21). Post and rail arrangements rated
for seismic applications are also available (spring isolated or
non-isolated).
IMPORTANT: An acceptable IBC seismic installation
provides a direct positive attachment to both the building
structure and the roof mounted equipment.
Refer to the roof curb manufacturer’s submittal drawings for
actual roof curb assembly, attachment details and rigging
instructions for both roof curb and post and rail arrangements.
Roof Curb Arrangement
1 Set the rooftop unit on the roof curb (McQuay Rooftop
units are designed to overhang from the roof curb).
2 Adjust the seismic hold down brackets so they come into
contact with the unit base per Figure 22 and Figure 23,
page 21.
a The seismic hold down brackets should be adjustable
and accommodate the overhang of the rooftop unit.
b If the hold down bracket cannot reach the unit base,
use a shim spacer. See Figure 23, page 21.
3 Weld each seismic hold down bracket (and shim spacer,
if required) to the unit base as shown in the acceptable
weld zone detail in Figure 22, page 21.
CAUTION
When welding unit to the curb, do not damage wiring (control
panel side). Weld ONLY in the specified zone in the acceptable
weld zone (see Figure 22, page 21). Welding must comply with
weld fillet size, etc. as indicated in Figure 22, page 21.
Note: High temperature insulation is installed at the factory to
allow for field welding along the lower front edge region
of the unit base.
Figure 22: Welding Of Hold Down Brackets—Unit Base, Cross-Sectional View
Unit base
Seismic hold down bracket
Unit power wiring
(by factory)
Unit control wiring
(by factory)
High temp
Insulation
Roof curb
Acceptable weld zone
Field attachment
weld
Weld
zone
.25
.50"
Unit base
Seismic hold
down bracket
Unit power wiring
(by factory)
Unit control wiring
(by factory)
Roof curb
Shim
spacer
It may be necessary for
the contractor to field
fabricate spacers or new
seismic hold-downs for
rooftop units having larger
overhang dimensions.
Figure 23: Shim Spacers On Hold Down Brackets
Mechanical Installation
McQuay IM 98721
Mechanical Installation
2–48
Rail
.25
Unit power wiring
(by factory)
Unit control wiring
(by factory)
High temp
insulation
Rail
Acceptable weld zone
Field attachment
weld
Weld
zone
.50"
Unit base
Unit base
6–12"
2–48
Rooftop unit
.25
Weld every 48"
6–12"
Rails
Post and Rail Arrangement
1 Set the rooftop unit on the rails. The rails should run
lengthwise and support the entire unit base.
2 Weld both sides of the unit directly to each rail as shown
in Figure 24 and Figure 25.
The total number of welds
required is dependent on the length of the unit.
a Make the fillet welds 2 inches long, spaced 48 inches
apart on centers.
b Place the end welds 6 to 12 inches from the unit edge.
Figure 24: Welding of Unit To Rail—Unit Base, Cross-Sectional View
When welding unit to the curb, do not damage wiring (control
panel side). Weld ONLY in the specified zone in the acceptable
weld zone (see Figure 24). Welding must comply with weld
fillet size, etc. as indicated in Figure 24.
Note: High temperature insulation is installed at the factory to
CAUTION
allow for field welding along the lower front edge region
of the unit base.
Figure 25: Weld Locations for Rail Arrangement
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Mechanical Installation
Unit length minus 6.4
12.1
See Detail A
Detail A
3.4
5.1
0.9 Dia.
K.O.
3.0 Dia.
K.O.
4.6
4.8
2.0
2.1
4.3
3.1
9.7
E
8.0
97.0
76.0
6.0
7.5
20.0
1.5
6.0
6.8
RA
OPNG
B
2Typ
A
A
D
C
D
4Typ
A
B
B
SA
OPNG
RPS only
Figure 26: Typical Power Wire Entrance, Curb View (RDS 800C–802C Shown (For Exact Values, Refer to Submittal)
McQuay IM 98723
Mechanical Installation
99"
5" *
Max.
Note: Maximum recommended width for structural member is 5" (127
mm) to allow for adequate space for duct connections and
electrical entry.
Unit has either four or six lifting points (four-point shown below).
Rigging cables must be at least as long as distance “A.”
Spreader bars
required
Lift only as indicated
Caution: Lifting points may not
be symmetrical to center of
gravity of unit. Balast or unequal
cable lengths may be required.
A
Post and Rail Mounting
When mounting by post and rail, run the structural support the
full length of the unit. Locate the structural member at the base
of the unit as shown in Figure 27, assuring the I-beam is well
supported by the structural member.
CAUTION
The unit must be level side to side and over the entire length.
Equipment damage can result if the unit is not level.
If resilient material is placed between the unit and the rail,
insert a heavy steel plate between the unit and the resilient
material to distribute the load. Seal cabinet penetrations
(electrical, piping, etc.) properly to protect against moisture
and weather.
Figure 27: Post and Rail Mounting
1 Support the unit well along the length of the base rail.
2 Level the unit (no twists or uneven ground surface).
3 Provide proper drainage around the unit to prevent
flooding of the equipment.
4 Provide adequate protection from vandalism, mechanical
contact, etc.
5 Securely close the doors.
6 If there are isolation dampers, make sure they are
properly installed and fully closed to prevent the entry of
animals and debris through the supply and return air
openings.
7 Cover the supply and return air openings on units
without isolation dampers.
Figure 28 shows an example of the rigging instruction label
shipped with each unit.
WARNING
Use all lifting points. Improper lifting can cause severe personal
injury and property damage.
Figure 28: Rigging and Handling Instruction Label
Rigging and Handling
Lifting brackets with 2" (51 mm) diameter holes are provided
on the sides of the unit.
Use spreader bars, 96" to 100" (2438 to 2540 mm) wide, to
prevent damage to the unit cabinet. Avoid twisting or uneven
lifting of the unit. The cable length from the bracket to the
hook should always be longer than the distance between the
outer lifting points.
If the unit is stored at the construction site for an intermediate
period, follow these additional precautions:
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CAUTION
Lifting points may not be symmetrical to the center of gravity of
the unit. Ballast or unequal cable lengths may be required.
Mechanical Installation
X
6 Lifting Points
B
A
Z
RDS 800: B Min. = 62" (1515 mm)
RDS 802: B Min. = 84" (2134 mm)
RAH 47: B Min. = 96" (2438 mm)
RAH 77: B Min. = 120" (3048 mm)
Lifting Points
To determine the required lifting cable lengths and whether
four-point or six-point lifting is required, use Tables 4 and 5
and Figure 29.
Referring toFigure 29, note that dimension A is the distance
between the outer lifting points. The four outer rigging cables
must be equal to or longer than dimension A. Dimension B
shows the minimum distance between the outer and the inner
lifting points for six-point lifting. Use this to roughly
determine the required length of the middle cables for sixpoint lifting. Determine dimension A by subtracting
dimensions X and Y from dimension Z (e.g., A = Z – X – Y).
• Where:
• Z = Total unit length in inches
(refer to certified drawings for this dimension).
• X = Outdoor/return air section length (refer to Figure 29 and
Table 5 for this dimension).
• If A 288" (7315 mm), 4-point lifting is sufficient.
• If A > 288" (7315 mm), 6-point lifting is required.
Table 4: RAH X Dimension (See Figure 29) Economizer
Section
Type of economizer
section
100% OA00
Plenum48” (1219 mm)72” (1829 mm)
0–30% OA48” (1219 mm)72” (1829 mm)
0–100% economizer72” (1829 mm)96” (2438 mm)
0–100% economizer with return fan 72” (1829 mm)96” (2438 mm)
047C077C
Figure 29: Unit Type RAH Lifting Points
4 Lifting Points
A
Z
X
Table 5: RDS X Dimension (See Figure 29) Outdoor/return
Air Section
0–100% economizer with 15" return fan 62" (1575 mm)—
0–100% economizer with 30" return fan 52" (1321 mm) 52" (1321 mm)
0–100% economizer with 40" return fan—80" (2032 mm)
Outdoor/return air section800C802C
100% OA00
Plenum40” (1016 mm) 52" (1321 mm)
0–30% OA40” (1016 mm) 52" (1321 mm)
0–100% economizer40” (1016 mm) 52" (1321 mm)
McQuay IM 98725
Mechanical Installation
Remove top cap and
save for reassembly.
Remove plywood and retaining
angles from unit and discard.
Discharge end of unit
Fan end of unit
Remove screws on fan panel,
leaving retainer clips in place.
Save screws for reassembly.
Split Units
Although units typically ship from the factory as complete
units, they can be factory split at the supply fan bulkhead and
connected later on the roof. This configuration is ordered if the
shipping length or a weight limitation prevents ordering a
packaged unit.
A single nameplate is attached to the air handler section and
power is supplied to both sections through the optional main
control box as in a packaged unit.
RAH Factory Split at Fan
Field reassembly of an RAH unit that shipped split at the fan
takes place in three phases: (1) setting the sections,
Figure 30: Set Sections
(2) mechanically recoupling the cabinet, and (3) reconnecting
power and control wiring.
Phase I. Set sections
1 Remove top cap and save for Phase II, Step 1.
2 Remove screws on fan panel, leaving retainer clips in
place to secure bulkhead. Save screws for Phase II,
Step 5.
3 Remove plywood and retaining angles from unit and
discard.
4 Carefully lower both sections of unit (fan end and
discharge end) into place, making sure the roof curb
engages the recesses in the unit base.
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Phase II. Reassemble cabinet (Figure 31)
Reinstall top cap
saved in step 1
Caulk ends
of splice cap
See detail
Splice cover,
provided
#10 screws,
provided
Nut clip-on,
provided
Caulk
vertical
seam
Install screws
(.25 to 20 × .75)
saved from step 1
1 Reinstall top cap removed in Phase I, Step 1.
2 Caulk (watertight) ends of splice cap.
3 Caulk (watertight) vertical seam.
4 Install #10 screws (provided).
5 Install screws (.25–20 ×.75) removed in Phase I, Step 2.
6 Install splice cover (provided).
Figure 31: Reassemble Cabinet
Mechanical Installation
McQuay IM 98727
Mechanical Installation
If applicable, install as shown
with provided fasteners.
After routing wires,
install inner raceway
cover (see step 6).
3.72 ref.
(94 mm)
Phase III. Reconnect power and control wiring
Once the sections are physically reconnected, the ends of the
power harness are fed back through the unit base into the
junction box, per the unit’s electrical schematics.
CAUTION
Connect the power block correctly and maintain proper
phasing. Improper installation can cause severe equipment
damage.
1 Make electrical connections and reinstall inner raceway
cover as shown in Figure 32.
Figure 32: Electrical Connections and Raceway Cover
Installation
6 Reinstall the external raceway covers after routing of the
control wires is complete.
Field Refrigerant Piping and Charging of DX Coils
Units that ship from the factory with DX coils installed do not
include refrigerant piping or refrigerant controls. The coil
assembly is ready for field connections at the distributors and
at the suction headers. Piping kits that provide the necessary
liquid and hot gas piping and control components are available
for field installation. Field-installed refrigerant piping may exit
the unit cabinet at one of the following locations:
• Through the floor of the unit.
• Through the discharge and bulkhead of the unit.
• Through a cabinet door near the DX coil that is not required
for service areas.
CAUTION
For any of the above cabinet penetrations, tightly seal the hole
to prevent water or air leakage.
In preparing for field piping, remove the plastic plugs on the
distributors and unsweat the copper caps at the suction header
connections.
2
3 Run the control harnesses by removing the external
4 Remove the excess harness length from the external
5 Make all electrical connections per the unit’s electrical
When power wire reconnection is complete, reinstall the
inner raceway cover in the blank or heat section.
Figure 32 shows a typical installation of the raceway
cover.
raceway covers on either side of the unit split.
raceway on the downstream side of the split; then route
along the raceway, through the bushed hole in the fan
section and into the junction box where control wiring
terminal blocks are provided for reconnection.
schematics.
Follow piping design, sizing, and installation information
presented in ASHRAE handbooks in the design and
installation of interconnecting piping. The DX coil and
condensing unit are intended to be set at the same elevation, as
close as possible to each other to minimize refrigerant pressure
drop. Design piping to prevent liquid refrigerant carryover to
the compressor and to provide a continuous return of
compressor oil from the system.
CAUTION
The pounds of refrigerant in the system may exceed the
capacity of the condenser, depending on the amount of
refrigerant in the liquid lines between the DX coil and the
condensing unit.
Refer to condenser manufacturer for information about
refrigerant capacity. Suitable means of containing the
refrigerant is required.
CAUTION
To prevent liquid return and damage to the compressor on
systems with optional hot gas bypass, it is important to locate
the bypass solenoid valve at the condensing unit and not at the
DX coil.
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Piping Recommendations
1 Use type K or L clean copper tubing. Thoroughly clean
or braze all joints with high temperature solder.Base
piping sizes on temperature/pressure limitations as
recommended in the following paragraphs. Under no
circumstances should pipe size be based strictly upon
coil or condensing unit piping connection size.
2 Do not exceed suction line piping pressure drop
equivalent to 2°F (1°C), 3 psi (20.7 kPa) per 100 feet
(30.5 m) of equivalent pipe length. After the suction line
size is determined, check the vertical suction risers to
verify that oil will be carried up the riser and back to the
compressor. Pitch the suction line(s) in the direction of
refrigerant flow and make sure they are adequately
supported. Lines should be free draining and fully
insulated between the evaporator and the compressor.
Install a trap on the vertical riser to the compressor.
3 To determine the minimum tonnage required to carry oil
up suction risers of various sizes, check the vertical
suction risers using Table 6. Insulate suction lines inside
the unit cabinet to prevent condensation.
Table 6: Minimum Tonnage (R-22) to Carry Oil Up Suction
Riser at 40°F Saturated Suction
4 Size the liquid line for a pressure drop not to exceed
the pressure equivalent of 2°F (1°C), 6 psi (41.4 kPa)
saturated temperature.
Leak Testing
In the case of loss of the nitrogen holding charge, the unit
should be checked for leaks prior to charging the complete
system. If the full charge was lost, leak testing can be done by
charging the refrigerant into the unit to build the pressure to
approximately 10 psig and adding sufficient dry nitrogen to
bring the pressure to a maximum of 125 psig. The unit should
then be leak tested with halide or electronic leak detector.
After making any necessary repair, the system should be
evacuated as described in the following paragraphs.
WARNING
Do not use oxygen or air to build up pressure. Explosion hazard
can cause severe personal injury or death.
Evacuation
After determining the unit is tight and there are no refrigerant
leaks, evacuate the system. Use a vacuum pump with a
pumping capacity of approximately 3 cu.ft./min. and the
ability to reduce the vacuum in the unit to at least 1 mm (1000
microns).
1 Connect a mercury manometer or an electronic or other
type of micron gauge to the unit at a point remote from
the vacuum pump. For readings below 1 millimeter, use
an electronic or other micron gauge.
2 Use the triple evacuation method, which is particularly
helpful if the vacuum pump is unable to obtain the
desired 1 mm of vacuum. The system is first evacuated
to approximately 29" (740 mm) of mercury. Then add
enough refrigerant vapor to the system to bring the
pressure up to 0 pounds (0 microns).
3 Evacuate the system again to 29" (740 mm) of vacuum.
Repeat his procedure three times. This method is most
effective by holding system pressure at 0 pounds
(0 microns) for a minimum of 1 hour between
evacuations. The first pulldown removes about 90% of
the noncondensables; the second removes about 90% of
that remaining from the first pulldown. After the third
pulldown, only 1/10 of 1% of noncondensables remains.
Table 7, page 30 shows the relationship between pressure,
microns, atmospheres, and the boiling point of water.
CAUTION
Before replacing refrigerant sensors or protective devices, see
"Refrigerant Charge"‚ page 31 for an important warning to
Units are leak tested at the factory and shipped with a nitrogen
holding charge. If the holding charge has been lost due to
shipping damage, charge the system with enough refrigerant to
raise the unit pressure to 30 psig after first repairing the leaks
and evacuating the system.
1 After all refrigerant piping is complete and the system is
evacuated, it can be charged as described in the
paragraphs following. Connect the refrigerant drum to
the gauge port on the liquid shutoff valve and purge the
charging line between the refrigerant cylinder and the
valve. Then open the valve to the mid position.
2 If the system is under a vacuum, stand the refrigerant
drum with the connection up, open the drum, and break
the vacuum with refrigerant gas.
3 With a system gas pressure higher than the equivalent of
a freezing temperature, invert the charging cylinder and
elevate the drum above the condenser. With the drum in
this position and the valves open, liquid refrigerant flows
into the condenser. Approximately 75% of the total
requirement estimated for the unit can be charged in this
manner.
4 After 75% of the required charge enters the condenser,
reconnect the refrigerant drum and charging line to the
suction side of the system. Again, purge the connecting
line, stand the drum with the connection side up, and
place the service valve in the open position.
Important: At this point, interrupt the charging procedure and
do prestart checks before attempting to complete the
refrigerant charge.
Note: Stamp the total operating charge per circuit on the unit
nameplate for future reference.
CAUTION
Adding refrigerant to the suction always risks liquid-related
damage to the compressor.
Take special care to add refrigerant slowly enough to the
suction to prevent damage. Adjust the charging tank hand
valve so liquid leaves the tank but vapor enters the compressor.
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S t a t i c P r e s s u r e " P "
( i n . w . o . )
D r a i n P a n
4 " ( 1 0 2 m m )
M i n i m u m
" A "
8 " ( 2 0 3 m m )
M i n . o r 2 x " P "
M i n i m i z e T h i s
D i m
e n s i o n
V i e w A
N o t e : D r a i n l i n e m u s t
n o t b e r u n h i g h e r
t h a n t h i s l e v e l
C o p p e r T u b e
( o n e e a c h e n d o f c o i l )
S e e V i e w " A "
Refrigerant Charge
Factory-installed DX coils are designed to use R-22. The total
charge per circuit is the sum of the following three values:
• Condenser section charge. Refer to manufacturer’s data.
• Evaporator coil charge.
• Charge for length of interconnecting piping installed by
field.
Note: Factory-installed DX coils are intended for one
refrigerant circuit on unit size 800C and two refrigerant
circuits containing identical weights of refrigerant on all
other sizes. The values shown in Ta bl e 8 and Table 9 are
for each circuit.
Note: The total operating charge per circuit should not exceed
the pumpdown capacity per circuit.
Table 8: Approximate DX Coil Refrigerant Charge Per
Circuit
Unit size
047C3 x no. of DX rows3.5 x no. of DX rows
077C5 x no. of DX rows6.5 x no. of DX rows
Table 9: Approximate Refrigerant Charge Per Circuit
Unit sizeEvaporator coil (lbs/ckt/coil row)
8023.30
802C*2.45
Note: * The RDS 802C unit has two refrigerant circuits.
DX Coil R-22 charge (lbs./circuit)
Flat coilStaggered coil
• Where the cooling coils have intermediate condensate pans
on the face of the evaporator coil, copper tubes near both
ends of the coil provide drainage to the main drain pan.
Check that the copper tubes are in place and open before the
unit is put into operation.
• On units with staggered cooling coils, the upper drain pan
drains into the lower coil drain pan through a copper tube
near the center of the drain pan. Check that this tube is open
before putting the unit into operation and as a part of routine
maintenance.
• Because drain pans in any air conditioning unit have some
moisture in them, algae, etc. will grow. Periodically clean to
prevent this buildup from plugging the drain and causing the
drain pan to overflow. Clean drain pans to prevent the spread
of disease. Cleaning should be performed by qualified
personnel
.
WARNING
Drain pans must be cleaned periodically.
Material in uncleaned drain pans can cause disease.
Cleaning should be performed by qualified personnel.
Figure 33: Condensate Drain Connection
Unit Piping
Condensate Drain Connection
• The unit is provided with a 1.5" male NPT condensate drain
connection. Refer to certified drawings for the exact
location. For proper drainage, level the unit and drain pan
side to side and install a P-trap
• Units may have positive or negative pressure sections. Use
traps in both cases with extra care given to negative pressure
sections. In Figure 57, dimension “A” should be a minimum
of 8" (203 mm). As a conservative measure to prevent the
cabinet static pressure from blowing or drawing the water
out of the trap and causing air leakage, dimension A should
be two times the maximum static pressure encountered in
the coil section in inches wc.
• Draining condensate directly onto the roof may be
acceptable; refer to local codes. Provide a small drip pad of
stone, mortar, wood, or metal to protect the roof against
possible damage.
• If condensate is piped into the building drainage system,
pitch the drain line away from the unit a minimum of 1/8"
per foot. The drain line must penetrate the roof external to
the unit. Refer to local codes for additional requirements.
Sealed drain lines require venting to provide proper
condensate flow.
Gas Piping
See the “Installation” section of the gas-fired furnace
installation manual, Bulletin No. IM 684 or 685.
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Mechanical Installation
Supply
Bypass
2.12 " ODM
Copper Coil
Connections
Upper
Coil
Air Flow
Lower
Coil
Piping for Steam, Hot Water/ChIlled Water Coils
Factory-installed chilled water coils are installed in a coil
section that can be designed to accept a factory-installed
heating coil immediately upstream. The coil section can be
ordered in either the draw-through or blow-through position.
All chilled water piping can be done internal to the unit
without requiring a piping vestibule (except on sizes 800–802
when heating coils are included in the cooling coil section).
Steam and hot water coils can be factory installed in either a
heat section, or in the combination coil section. These sections
can be located either in the draw-through or blow-through
position. When a steam or hot water coil is installed in the heat
section, all piping can be done internal to the unit without
requiring a piping vestibule. Refer to Figure 35, page 33 and
Figure 37, page 34
When a steam or hot water coil is installed in the combination
coil section, the coil connections project to the inside surface
of the door panel. Holes can be cut in the door panels to
connect the piping to the coils, or an accessory piping
vestibule can be added to the unit to provide piping space.
Refer to the section on vestibule assembly instructions. The
piping can then be routed back within the unit as shown in
Figure 35, page 33.
When no factory piping or valve is included, the coil
connections are 1.625” ODM copper on 800 and 802C, and
2.125" ODM copper on 047 and 077C.
With the factory piping and valve package, the two coils are
piped in parallel and controlled through a single three-way
valve. Field piping connections are of the same NPT size as
the valve-male threads at the supply connection, female
threads at the return connection.
Figure 34: Hot Water Heat Section (Shown with Factory
Valve and Piping)
To avoid piping penetrations through the roof external to the
curb, holes can be cut through the floor of the unit at the
locations specified on the certified drawings.
CAUTION
Seal all holes in the unit floor to prevent water leakage into the
building.
Hot Water Piping
Hot water coils are provided without valves for field piping or
piped with three-way valves and actuator motors.With the
factory piping and valve package, the two coils are piped in
parallel and controlled through a single three-way valve. Field
piping connections are of the same NPT size as the valve-male
threads at the supply connection, female threads at the return
connection.
Hot water coils are not normally recommended for use with
entering air temperatures below 40°F (4°C). No control system
can guarantee a 100% safeguard against coil freeze-up. Glycol
solutions or brines are the only freeze-safe media for operation
of water coils at low entering air temperature conditions. Refer
to the “Maintenance” section of this manual for more on
winterizing coils. The hot water section consists of two
stacked soils, as shown in Figure 34.
The valve actuator spring returns to a stem up position upon
power failure. This allows full flow through the coil.
Refer to the certified drawings for the recommended piping
entrance locations. Seal all piping penetrations to prevent air
and water leakage.
Note: Factory-installed water valves and piping are bronze,
brass, and copper. Dissimilar metals within the plumbing
system can cause galvanic corrosion. To avoid
corrosion, provide proper di-electric fittings as well as
appropriate water treatment.
CAUTION
Coil freeze possible. Can damage equipment.
Follow instructions for mixing antifreeze solution used. Some
products have higher freezing points in their natural state than
when mixed with water. The freezing of coils is not the
responsibility of McQuay International. Refer to "Winterizing
Water Coils"‚ page 111.
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Mechanical Installation
Return
Lower
Coil
2.12 " ODM
Copper Coil
Connections
Upper
Coil
Supply
Return
Steam Coil Piping (All Units)
The steam heat section consists of two stacked coils pitched at
1/8" (3 mm) per foot (305 mm) as shown in Figure 35 to
provide positive condensate removal. When no factory piping
or valve is included, the coil connections are 2.5" male NPT
iron pipe.
Note: The valve actuator spring returns to a stem up position
upon power failure. This allows full flow through the coil.
Figure 35: Steam Heat Section (Shown with Factory Valve
and Piping)
With the factory piping and valve package, the two coil
supplies are piped in parallel and controlled through a single
two-way valve. The field supply connection is of the same
female NPT size as the valve. Field return connections are
made at the 2.50" male NPT fittings on each of the two stacked
coils.
Note: Refer to the sections on steam coil piping and trap
recommendations for additional information.The valve
actuator spring returns to a stem up position upon power
failure. This allows full flow through the coil.
Figure 36: Two-Way Valve Package
Steam Piping Recommendations
1 Be certain that adequate piping flexibility is provided.
Stresses resulting from expansion of closely coupled
piping and coil arrangement can cause serious damage.
2 Do not reduce pipe size at the coil return connection.
Carry return connection size through the dirt pocket,
making the reduction at the branch leading to the trap.
3 Install vacuum breakers on all applications to prevent
retaining condensate in the coil. Generally, the vacuum
breaker is to be connected between the coil inlet and the
return main. However, if the system has a flooded return
main, the vacuum breaker to the atmosphere; the trap
design should allow venting of the large quantities of air.
4 Do not drain steam mains or takeoffs through coils.
Drain mains ahead of coils through a steam trap to the
return line.
5 Do not attempt to lift condensate when using modulating
or on-off control.
6 Pitch all supply and return steam piping down a
minimum of 1" (25 mm) per 10 feet (3 m) of direction of
flow.
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Mechanical Installation
S t e m
S e t s c r e w s
S t e m C l i p
Steam Trap Recommendations
1 Size traps in accordance with manufacturers’
recommendations. Be certain that the required pressure
differential will always be available. Do not undersize.
2 Float and thermostatic or bucket traps are recommended
for low pressure steam. Use bucket traps on systems with
on-off control only.
3 Locate traps at least 12" (305 mm) below the coil return
connection.
4 Always install strainers as close as possible to the inlet
side of the trap.
5 A single tap may generally be used for coils piped in
parallel, but an individual trap for each coil is preferred.
Figure 37: Heating Coil Piping with Vestibule
Steam Coil Freeze Conditions
If the air entering the steam coil is below 35°F (2°C), note the
following recommendations:
1 Supply 5 psi (34.5 kPa) steam to coils at all times.
2 Modulating valves are not recommended. Control should
be by means of face and bypass dampers.
3 As additional protection against freeze-up, install the tap
sufficiently far below the coil to provide an adequate
hydrostatic head to ensure removal of condensate during
an interruption on the steam pressure. Estimate 3 ft. (914
mm) for each 1 psi (7 kPa) of trap differential required.
4 If the unit is to be operated in environments with
possible freezing temperatures, an optional freezestat is
recommended. See “Freeze Protection” on page 95 for
additional information.
Figure 38: Valve Assembly
Figure 39: Steam Valve Package
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Mechanical Installation
Air Flow
Bypass
Supply
Return
Chilled Water Piping
Chilled water coils are provided without valves for field
piping, or piped with three-way valves with motor actuators.
Table 10 provides information on units with factory installed
piping and valve packages. The table also provides field sweat
connection information for units not furnished with factory
installed piping and valve packages.
With the factory piping and valve package, the coil assembly is
controlled through a single three-way valve. When two coils
are included in the assembly, they are piped in parallel. Field
connections are male NPT, sized as shown in Table 10. Refer
to Figure 40 for a typical cooling coil with factory valve and
piping.
Figure 40: Chilled Water Coil (with Factory Valve and
Piping)
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Mechanical Installation
Table 10: Piping Connection Sizes/Valve Size Options for Chilled Water Piping
Table 10: Piping Connection Sizes/Valve Size Options for Chilled Water Piping
3G T G T ——————
4GTGTGT————
5G T G T ——————
6GTGTGT————
3G T G T ——————
4GTGTGT————
5G T G T ——————
6GTGTGT————
3— L —M ——— N — N
4— L —M—M—N—N
5— L —M ——— N — N
6— L —M—M—N—N
8— L —M—M—N—N
10 — L —M——— N — N
3—L—M—K—N—N
4— L —M ——— N — N
5—L—M—K—N—N
6—L—M—K—N—N
8—L—M—K—N—N
10—L—M—K—N—N
800
or
802
Blow-thru or
draw-thru cooling
only coil section
Blow-thru or
draw-thru unit
coil section
Face and bypass
section with
small coil
Blow-thru or
draw-thru
contractor coil
section
48 + 78
(1220 +
1981 mm)
48 + 78
(1220 +
1981 mm)
30 + 79
(763 +
2006 mm)
36 + 79
(915 +
2006 mm)
26.0
(2.42 m²)
26.0
(2.42 m²)
16.5
(2.57 m²)
19.8
(4.18 m²)
Table 10 Available Circuiting Legend
Column 1:
These units are available with a factory installed package consisting of a three-way water valve and connecting piping.
A = This combination is not available with a factory-installed piping and valve package.
B = 300, 2.50, or 200 inch three-way valves can be specified
C = 300, 2.50, 2.00, or 150 inch three-way valves can be specified
D = 250, 200, or 150 inch three-way valves can be specified
E = 250, 200, 150, or 1.25 inch three-way valves can be specified
F = 200, 1.50, or 125 inch three-way vales can be specified
G = 1.25, 1.50, 2.00 or 2.50 inch three-way valves can be specified
Field supply and return female NPT connection sizes are the same as the valve size.
Column 2:
The following letters designate units that are not furnished with the factory installed piping/valve package. Required are field sweat
connections, at one or two coils, to male copper tubing for the supply and return water piping.
K = A single 2.00 inch NPT supply and return if fin height is 21–30 inches and 2.50 inches of fin height is 30–36 inches.
L = A single 1.50 inch NPT supply and return
M = A single 2.00 inch NPT supply and return if fin height is 21–30 inches
N = A single 2.50 inch NPT supply and return
P = Two 3.12 inch O.D. supply and two 3.12 O.D. return connections
Q = Two 2.62 inch O.D supply and two 2.62 O.D. return connections
R = Two 2.12 inch O.D. supply and two 2.12 O.D. return connections
S = One 3.12 inch O.D supply and one 3.12 O.D. return connections
T = One 2.62 inch O.D supply and one 2.62 O.D. return connections
U = One 2.12 inch O.D supply and one 2.12 O.D. return connections
McQuay IM 98737
Mechanical Installation
Door Latch Assembly
Door
Vestibule Assembly Instructions
An accessory vestibule is available to provide additional
piping space for coils installed in a four-foot section. A
vestibule is required to maintain door access on a combination
heating and cooling section. Assemble the vestibule to the unit
part by part as shown in Figure 41.
Note: The door, hinge, and latch assemblies from the unit are
used on the vestibule.
Step 1
Remove door from section where vestibule is to be located by
removing screws holding hinges to upright support (leave
hinges on door). Set door aside and save for Step 4.
• Remove door latch assembly from other side upright
support. Use offset Phillips screwdriver or a wrench to
remove screws holding latch assembly in place. Save door
latch assembly, screws and bushings for Step 4.
Figure 41: Step 1 Illustration
Step 2
Remove gasketing around door flange and save for use on
vestibule. See Step 4. Remove door and save for Step 4.
Figure 42: Step 2 Illustration
Gasketing
Door Prop
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Mechanical Installation
Upright Angle
#10 Screw
Gasketing
Silicone
Sealant
Door Latch Assembly
(See Note)
Door
Prop
Door
Silicone
Sealant
Gasketing
Upright
Angle
Step 3
1 Assemble side panels A and B to uprights using #10 drill
screws supplied. Make certain side panels are flush
against uprights before securing into place.
2 Fasten bottom panel D to base channel using #10 drill
screws and to side panels A and B using #10 screws
supplied.
3 Set top panel C in place and fasten to side panels A and
B using #10 screws and to top panel using #10 screws
supplied.
Figure 43: Step 3 Illustration
#10 Screw
#10 Drill
Screw
Step 4
Reassemble access door to vestibule by screwing hinges
1
into side panel using screws saved from Step 1. (Access
door must be attached to the vestibule in the same
opening direction as it was on the unit.)
2 Remove and discard latch handle locking screws and
retaining washer. Fasten door latch assembly to side
panel using screws and bushings saved from Step 1.
(Latch must be fastened on the same side as when
located on the unit.)
3 Fasten upright angles to vestibule using #10 screws
supplied.
4 Seal between unit and vestibule with silicone sealant
along top and sides as shown.
Note: Any holes cut in the floor of the unit must be sealed to
prevent water leakage.
Figure 44: Step 4 Illustration
#10 Screw
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Mechanical Installation
OA
Closed
OA
Open
90°
Stroke
.25" (6mm)
Outside
Air
Outside
Air
Optional Return Air Fan
Economizer
.500 (13mm) Dia. Shaft
x 1.30" (33mm) Long
OA
Closed
OA
Open
3.00
.25
.75
90°
Stroke
Shaft .500 Dia.
x 1.50 Long
RAH 047C - 077C
RDS 800C & 802C
Damper Assemblies
The optional damper assemblies described in this section
normally are ordered with factory-installed actuators and
linkages. The following sections describe operation and
linkage adjustment of the factory option.
Economizer Dampers
Outside air intake is provided on both sides of the unit, and the
return air path is at the center of the damper set. As the single
actuator modulates the outside air dampers open, the return air
dampers close. Exhaust air exits the unit through the gravity
relief dampers provided at the end of the economizer section.
The outside air return air damper assembly (economizer)
comes with manually adjustable linkage. This adjustable
Figure 45: Economizer Dampers
linkage also can be used for connecting a damper operator. The
damper is set so that the crankarm moves through a 90-degree
angle to bring the economizer dampers from full open to full
close (see Figure 45). Access to the actuator and linkage is
from the filler section. Mechanical stops are placed in the
crankarm mounting bracket. Do not remove stops. Driving the
crankarm past the stops results in damage to the linkage or
damper. The unit ships with a shipping bolt securing the
linkage crankarm. Remove shipping bolt before use.
Note: For good airflow control, adjust linkages so damper
blades do not open beyond 70 degrees. Opening a
damper blade beyond 70 degrees has little effect on its
airflow.
Do not “over close” low leak damper blades. The edge
seal should just lightly contact the adjoining blade. The
blades will lock up if they are closed so far the seal goes
over center.
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A i r f l o w
3 . 1 5 " ( 8 0 m m )
M a x . S t r o k e o f
D a m p e r L i n k a g e B a r
Units requiring 100% outside air are provided with a rain hood
and dampers that can be controlled by a single actuator. The
actuator provides two-position control for opening the
dampers fully during unit operation and closing the dampers
during the off cycle. No unit mounted exhaust dampers are
provided.
Intake Hood Damper (0% to 30% outside air)
These dampers are intended to remain at a fixed position
during unit operation, providing fresh air quantities from 0 to
30% of the total system airflow, depending on the damper
setting. This setting is made at the linkage rod on units with
manually adjustable linkages.
On units provided with MicroTech III controls, the damper
position may be set at the controller keypad. During unit
operation, the two-position actuator drives the damper to the
position set on the keypad. During the off cycle, the damper is
automatically closed.
No unit-mounted exhaust dampers are provided with this
option.
Figure 46: Intake Hood Damper, 0% To 30% Outside Air
Figure 47: Intake Hood Damper Adj., 0% to 100% Outside
Air
Note: Figure 46 shows the RAH 47–77 (The linkage is on the
RH side). The RDS 800–802 are the same except the
linkage is on the LH side.
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Mechanical Installation
OA
CLOSED
OA
OPEN
90°
STROKE
.25" (6 mm)
.75"
(19 mm)
3.00"
(76 mm)
OA
CLOSED
OA
OPEN
Mixing Box (RAH 047C–077C only)
This section uses an outside air damper and a return air
damper. Using these dampers allows outside air to blend with
return air. Synchronized operation of the dampers is
accomplished by interconnecting rods. As one damper section
opens, the other section is closed. A total of 100% cfm is
always drawn from this section. Damper positioning can be
manually or automatically adjusted. With a field-installed
controller, automatic operation can be obtained.
Figure 48: Mixing Box
These dampers provide a similar function to economizer
dampers. This option differs from an economizer in that no
unit mounted exhaust dampers are provided.
Note: For good airflow control, adjust linkages so damper
blades do not open beyond 70 degrees. Opening a
damper blade beyond 70 degrees has little effect on its
airflow. Do not “over close” low leak damper blades. The
edge seal should just lightly contact the adjoining blade.
The blades lock up if they are closed so far that the seal
goes over center.
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Face and Bypass Dampers
Airflow
.75"
(19mm)
90°
Stroke
Face Dampers
Open
Face Dampers
Closed
3.00"
(76mm)
Face and
Bypass
Damper
.75"
(19mm)
Open
Closed
.25"
(6mm)
90°
Stroke
3.00"
(76mm)
Airflow
Bypass Damper
Face Damper
Face and bypass dampers are available in a flat arrangement
for use with heating coils and standard face area cooling coils,
as well as a staggered arrangement for large face area cooling
coils. The damper sets are linked through a jack shaft for
connection to a single actuator (factory or field installed).
Figure 49: Face and Bypass Dampers, RDS 800C–802C Only
Mechanical Installation
Figure 50: Face and Bypass Dampers, Staggered Arrangement—RAH 047C–077C Only
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Mechanical Installation
Figure 51: Face and Bypass Dampers, Flat Arrangement—RAH 047C–077C Only
Optional
Contractor
Coil
Face and Bypass
Dampers
Face and Bypass
Damper
Extended
Shaft
Cabinet Weather Protection
This unit ships from the factory with fully gasketed access
doors and cabinet caulking to provide weather resistant
operation. After the unit is set in place, inspect all door gaskets
for shipping damage and replace if necessary.
Protect the unit from overhead runoff from overhangs or other
such structures.
Recaulk field-assembled options such as external piping or
vestibules per the installation instructions provided with the
option.
CAUTION
Transportation, rigging, or maintenance can damage the unit’s
weather seal. Periodically inspect the unit for leakage. Standing
moisture can promote microbial growth, disease, or damage to
the equipment and building.
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Mechanical Installation
U n i t D u c t O p e n i n g
U n i t B a s e
9 . 7 6 "
4 . 5 8 "
R o o f C u r b
D u c t F l a n g e r
i n R o o f C u r b
F l e x i b l e
C o n n e c t o r
D u c t w o r k
Installing Ductwork
On bottom-supply/bottom-return units, if a McQuay roof curb
is not used, the installing contractor should make an airtight
connection by attaching field-fabricated duct collars to the
bottom surface of either the roof curb’s duct flange or the
unit’s duct opening. Do not support the total weight of the duct
work from the unit or these duct flanges. See Figure 52.
Units with optional back return, side discharge, or end
discharge all have duct collars provided. To expose the
discharge duct collars on a side discharge unit, remove the
plenum section access door and the door gasketing.
Use flexible connections between the unit and ductwork to
avoid transmission of vibration from the unit to the structure.
To minimize losses and sound transmission, design duct work
per ASHRAE and SMACNA recommendations.
Figure 52: Installing Duct Work
Where return air ducts are not required, connect a
sound-absorbing T or L section to the unit return to reduce
noise transmission to the occupied space.
WARNING
Mold can cause personal injury. Materials such as gypsum wall
board can promote mold growth when damp. Such materials
must be protected from moisture that can enter units during
maintenance or normal operation.
Ductwork exposed to outdoor conditions must be built in
accordance with ASHRAE and SMACNA recommendations
and local building codes
.
NOTICE
Installer must provide access in the ductwork for
plenum-mounted controls.
Once duct work is installed in units with side discharge, access
to plenum-mounted components is difficult.
McQuay IM 98745
Mechanical Installation
St atic pressure
tubing
Installing Duct Static Pressure Sensor Taps
For all VAV units, field install and connect duct static pressure
taps to the pressure sensors in the unit. Sensor SPS1 is
standard; additional sensor SPS2 is optional. These sensors are
located in the main control panel (see "Control Panel"‚ page
5).
Carefully locate and install the duct static pressure sensing tap.
Improperly locating or installing the sensing tap causes
unsatisfactory operation of the entire variable air volume
system. Below are pressure tap location and installation
recommendations. The installation must comply with local
code requirements
1 Install a tee fitting with a leak-tight removable cap in
each tube near the sensor fitting. This facilitates
connecting a manometer or pressure gauge if testing is
required.
2 Use different colored tubing for the duct pressure (HI)
and reference pressure (LO) taps, or tag the tubes.
McQuay recommends 1/4" plastic tubing.
3 Locate the duct pressure (HI) tap near the end of a long
duct to ensure that all terminal box take-offs along the
run have adequate static pressure.
4 Locate the duct tap in a nonturbulent flow area of the
duct. Keep it several duct diameters away from take-off
points, bends, neckdowns, attenuators, vanes, or other
irregularities.
5 Use a static pressure tip (Dwyer A302 or equivalent) or
the bare end of the plastic tubing for the duct tap. (If the
duct is lined inside, use a static pressure tip device.)
6 Install the duct tap so that it senses only static pressure
(not velocity pressure). If a bare tube end is used, it must
be smooth, square (not cut at an angle) and perpendicular
to the airstream (see Figure 54).
7 Locate the reference pressure (LO) tap somewhere near
the duct pressure tap within the building (see Figure 53).
If the reference tap is not connected to the sensor,
unsatisfactory operation will result.
8 Route the tubes between the curb and the supply duct,
and feed them into the unit through the knockout in the
bottom of the control panel (see Figure 53). Connect the
tubes to appropriate barbed fittings in the control panel.
(Fittings are sized to accept 1/4" plastic tubing.)
If a unit has direct building static pressure control capability,
you must field install and connect static pressure taps to
pressure sensor SPS2 in the unit. This sensor is located at the
bottom of the main control panel next to terminal block TB2.
Carefully locate and install the two static pressure sensing
taps. Improper location or installation of the sensor taps causes
unsatisfactory operation. Below are pressure tap location and
installation recommendations for both building envelope and
lab, or “space within a space” pressure control applications.
The installation must comply with local code requirements.
CAUTION
Fragile sensor fittings.
If you must remove tubing from a pressure sensor fitting, use
care. Do not use excessive force or wrench the tubing back and
forth to remove; the fitting can break off and damage sensor.
Building Pressurization Applications
1 Install a tee fitting with a leak-tight removable cap in
each tube near the sensor fitting. This facilitates
connecting a manometer or pressure gauge if testing is
required.
2 Locate the building pressure (HI) tap in the area that
requires the closest control. Typically, this is a ground
level floor that has doors to the outside.
3 Locate the building tap so it is not influenced by any
source of moving air (velocity pressure). These sources
may include air diffusers or outside doors.
4 Route the building tap tube between the curb and the
supply duct and feed it into the unit through the knockout
in the bottom of the control panel (see Figure 53,
page 46). Connect the tube to the 1/4-inch HI fitting for
sensor SPS2.
5 Locate the reference pressure (LO) tap on the roof. Keep
it away from the condenser fans, walls, or anything else
that may cause air turbulence. Mount it high enough
above the roof so it is not affected by snow. Not
connecting the reference tap to the sensor results in
unsatisfactory operation.
6 Use an outdoor static pressure tip (Dwyer A306 or
equivalent) to minimize the adverse effects of wind.
Place some type of screen over the sensor to keep out
insects. Loosely packed cotton works well.
7 Route the outdoor tap tube out of the main control panel
through a small field-cut opening in the edge of the
control wiring raceway cover (see Figure 53, page 46).
Cut this “mouse hole” in the vertical portion of the edge.
Seal the penetration to prevent water from entering.
Connect tube to the 1/4-inch LO fitting for sensor SPS2.
Lab Pressurization Applications
1 Install a “T” fitting with a leak-tight removable cap in
each tube near the sensor fitting. This facilitates
connecting a manometer or pressure gauge if testing is
required.
2 Use different colored tubing for the controlled space
pressure (HI) and reference pressure (LO) taps, or tag the
tubes.
3 Regardless whether the controlled space is positive or
negative with respect to its reference, locate the HI
pressure tap in the controlled space (the setpoint can be
set between –0.2 and 0.2" wc).
4 Locate the reference pressure (LO) tap in the area
surrounding the controlled space. Not locating the
reference tap to the sensor results in unsatisfactory
operation.
5 Locate both taps so they are not influenced by any source
of moving air (velocity pressure). These sources may
include air diffusers or doors between the high and low
pressure areas.
6 Route the building tap tube between the curb and the
supply duct and feed it into the unit through the knockout
in the bottom of the control panel (see Figure 53,
page 46).
7 Connect the tube to the 1/4-inch HI fitting for sensor
SPS2.
McQuay IM 98747
Electrical Installation
Hinge and
Latch Cap
Access
Panels
To p
Bottom
Must Seal
Access
Panel
Bottom
Base
Frame
Electric heat
control panel
Optional
disconnect
(DS3)
3" power
knockouts
Optional
disconnect (DS2)
3" power
knockouts
Main disconnect (DS1)
or power block (PB1)
Electrical Installation
Field Power Wiring
All of the unit side panels are hinged. Do not mount disconnect
switches and/or motor starters on panels that provide access to
internal components. Wiring conduits can penetrate the cabinet
bottom, base frame, or through the hinge and latch cap without
interfering with the access panels.
Note: Seal all holes cut into the unit to prevent water leakage.
Seal conduits connecting the unit to external panels, which
will be exposed to relative humidity and air pressure
differentials. Ground the motor using copper or other corrosion
resistant conductor.
Figure 55: Field Power Wiring
overload. Before replacing a fuse, circuit breaker, MMP, or
restarting a fan motor, identify the trouble and correct.
According to the National Electrical Code, a disconnecting
means shall be located within sight of and readily accessible
from the air conditioning equipment. The unit can be ordered
with an optional factory mounted disconnect switch. This
switch is not fused. Power leads must be over-current
protected at the point of distribution. The maximum rated
overcurrent protection device (MROPD) appears on the unit
nameplate.
All RDS and RAH Units
All units are provided with internal power wiring for single or
dual point power connection. The power block or an optional
disconnect switch is located within the main control panel.
Field power leads are brought into the unit through 3"
knockouts in the bottom of the main control panel. Refer to the
unit nameplate to determine the number of power connections.
See Figure 56 and Table 12, page 50.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect electric power before servicing equipment. More
than one disconnect may be required to de-energize the unit.
Wiring must comply with all applicable codes and ordinances.
The warranty is voided if wiring is not in accordance with
these specifications. An open fuse, tripped circuit breaker, or
Manual Motor Protector (MMP) indicates a short, ground, or
If the unit has a factory mounted disconnect switch, generally
the switch must be turned off to open the main control panel
door. However, the door can be opened without disconnecting
power by following the procedure covered on page 126. If this
is done, use caution since power is not removed from the unit
or the controller.
Note: To wire entry points, refer to certified drawings for
dimensions.
Figure 56: RDS and RAH Power Wiring Connections
48McQuay IM 987
Electrical Installation
R e m o v e L i f t i n g B r a c k e t
( I f L o c a t e d H e r e )
B e f o r e D r i l l i n g H o l e
M a i n
C o n t r o l
P a n e l
2 . 7 5 "
( 7 0 m m )
3 " ( 7 6 m m )
M a x
D i a .
1 6 "
( 4 0 6 m m )
Figure 57: Optional Side Power Wiring Entrance
• The preferred entrance for power cables is through the
bottom knockouts provided on the unit. If side entrance is
the only option, a drilling location is provided.
CAUTION
Wires are located in base rail. Move wires before drilling hole
through base rail.
Follow the drilling dimensions exactly to prevent damage to
the control panel. The dimensions provided are the only
possible point of side entrance for the power cables.
Figure 58: Typical Power Wire Entrance, Unit View—RDS 800C Shown (Actual Opening Shown on Submittal Documents)
20.0
10.0
6.0
76.0
3.8
86.5
94.0
3.8
Supply air opening
10.0
C
B
E
A
1.50 MPT drain
Detail B
C
3.8
0.9 Dia. K.O.
(Qty 4)
Bottom ret urn
opening
24.3
Va r ie s
based on
options
17.7
22.3
12.9
15.3
3.0 Dia. K.O.
(Qty 3)
6.8
11. 9
12.0
Reference from leaving
air end of section
8.8
7.6
6.6
3.8
McQuay IM 98749
Electrical Installation
All Units
The minimum circuit ampacity (wire sizing amps) is shown on
the unit nameplate. Refer to Table 23 on page 59 for the
recommended number of power wires.
Copper wire is required for all conductors. Size wires in
accordance with the ampacity tables in Article 310 of the
National Electrical Code. If long wires are required, it may be
necessary to increase the wire size to prevent excessive voltage
drop. Size wires for a maximum of 3% voltage drop. Supply
voltage must not vary by more than 10% of nameplate. Phase
voltage imbalance must not exceed 2%. (Calculate the average
voltage of the three legs. The leg with voltage deviating the
farthest from the average value must not be more than 2%
away.) Contact the local power company for correction of
improper voltage or phase imbalance.
CAUTION
Provide proper line voltage and phase balance.
Improper line voltage or excessive phase imbalance constitutes
product abuse. It can cause severe damage to the unit's
electrical components.
A ground lug is provided in the control panel for each
disconnect or power block. Size grounding conductor in
accordance with Table 250-122 of the National Electrical
Code.
In compliance with the National Electrical Code, an
electrically isolated 115V circuit is provided in the unit to
supply the factory mounted service receptacle outlet and
optional unit lights. This circuit is powered by a field
connected 15A, 115V power supply. Leads are brought in
through a 7/8" knockout in the bottom of the main control
panel, near the power wire entry point.
Table 11: Multiple Point Power Connection Options
Number of
electrical
circuits
2
2
Disconnect
designation
DS2
DS1Balance of unitMain control panel
DS3Electric heat
DS1Balance of unitMain control panel
Load
Supply and return fan
motors plus controls
Location
(see Figure 2,
page 4)
Main control panel
Electric heat
control panel
Table 12: Recommended 3-phase Power Wiring To Ensure
Disconnects and Power Blocks Mate with Power Wiring
Note: All wire sizes assume separate conduit for each set of parallel
conductors.
Note: All wire sizes based on NEC Table 310-16 for 75°C THW wire
(copper). Canadian electrical code wire ampacities may vary.
Note: All wire sizes assume no voltage drop for short power leads.
Qty./
pole
Insulation
rating
(°C)
No. of
conduits
Conduit
(trade size, in.)
For MCA
up to
(amps)
50McQuay IM 987
Electrical Installation
Main control panel
24V field terminal
block (TB2)
Control wiring raceway
cover (remove for access
to harness from main control
box to unit-mounted
control devices)
c
ng
Field Control Wiring
Units are available with several control arrangements which
may require low voltage field wiring. Detailed descriptions of
various field control wiring options and requirements are
included in the “Field Wiring” section of IM 919, “MicroTech
III® Unit Controller for Applied Rooftop and Self-Contained
Systems.” Refer to the unit wiring diagrams for additional
installation information.
Wiring must comply with applicable codes and ordinances.
The warranty is voided if wiring is not in accordance with
these specifications.
All field control wiring connections are made at the class II
terminal block TB2, which is located in the main control panel.
Field wiring connections to the 115-volt receptacle and lights
are made at terminal block TB7, which is also located in the
main control panel. Refer to Figure 59 and "Control Panel"‚
page 5. Two 7/8" knockouts are provided for wire entry.
Figure 59: Field Control Wiring Connections
Interconnecting wiring enters the air handler unit through 7/8"
knockouts in the bottom of the main control panel. The
interconnecting wiring is connected to TB4 in the air handler
unit. Refer to Figure 60. A 7/8" knockout is also available in
the end of the unit base as shown in Figure 59.
Note: If a single conduit containing 24V and 115V wiring is run
above the roof line between the air handler and
condensing units, install the 24V wiring as a NEC Class I
wiring system.
Figure 60: Interconnecting Control Wiring
Main
ontrol
panel
TB4
DS2
PB1/DS1
To
condensi
unit
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Can cause severe injury or death.
Connect only low voltage NEC Class II circuits to terminal block
TB2.
Reinstall and secure all protective deadfront panels when the
wiring installation is complete.
McQuay IM 98751
Mechanical Installation
Hold-down
fasteners
Hold-down
fasteners
This bracket is added,
and these 3/8" tie downs
are used for RDS 800C.
This bracket is added,
and these 3/8" tie downs
are used for RDS 800C.
3 /8 " ± 1 /4 "
with fan running
Leveling
screw
Spring
mount
assembly
Cross
channel
Jam nut
Fan base
Mechanical Installation
Preparing Unit for Operation
WARNING
Moving machinery hazard. Can cause severe injury or death.
Before servicing equipment, disconnect power and lock off.
More than one disconnect may be required to de-energize unit.
Figure 61: RAH Spring Mount Hold Down Fasteners
Spring Isolated Fans
Releasing Spring Mounts
The optional spring-mounted supply and return fans are locked
down for shipment. Hold-down fasteners are located at each
spring mount. Remove these fasteners before operating the
fans. Figure 64 shows a typical spring mount. Note that the
3/8" hold-down bolt securing the fan base to the unit cross
channel must be removed.
After removing the hold-down fasteners, rock the fan assembly
by hand to check for freedom of movement.
Figure 63: Fan Spring Mount Adjustment
* Grossly out-of-adjustment thrust restraints can affect this
dimension. Recheck after thrust restraints are adjusted.
Adjusting Spring Mounts
To change spring compression:
Loosen the 5/8-18 UNF hex nut.
Place some additional weight on the fan sled frame (use a lever
to slightly compress the spring/or raise the sled) to allow the
bolt to turn freely.
Place one or two drops of oil on the threads if needed. Use a
wide, flat-blade, socket drive bit with a recommended 1/2”
drive handle. Ensure that as the slotted bolt is turned, the
upper-rebound plate also turns. This action allows the bolt to
compress/decompress the compression plate, while having the
same affect on the spring. If the spring is compressed too
much, lift the sled before turning. If the spring is not
compressed enough, place weight on the sled corner to force it
down before turning.
Re-adjust the position of the lower-rebound plate so that the
sled has at least 3/4” travel and no more than 1-1/4” travel.
Figure 64: Spring Mount
Figure 62: Spring Mounted Hold-down Fasteners, All Units
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WARNING
Adjustment assembly
Scroll damper
Thrust restraint adjustment (with fan off)
Note: 1. Loosen jam nuts A.
Note: 2. Turn nut C until spring cup and washer contact thrust
restraint angle.
Note: 3. Turn nut B until spring is compressed by two turns of nut B.
Note: 4. Tighten jam nuts A.
Moving machinery hazard. Can cause severe injury or death.
Start the fans for the first time according to the “Check, Test,
and Start Procedures” on page 106. If this is not done,
equipment damage, severe personal injury, or death can occur.
Relief Damper Tie-Down
Economizer sections with a 30" or 40" return fan have a relief
damper that is tied down for shipping. Remove the two
brackets and two screws before operation to allow free
movement of dampers. Access is from inside the economizer
section.
Adjusting Scroll Dampers
Mechanical Installation
fan housing frame. Refer to Figure 66. When the fan is turned
on, the fan moves back to a level position and the thrust
restraint spring compresses.
Figure 66: Thrust Restraint Adjustment
Jam nut A
Nut B
Spring clip
Washer
Nut C
Jam nut A
Fan bulkhead
Two sets of scroll dampers are provided in the housing of the
twin 15" x 6" supply fan to allow control of air volume to each
fan wheel. At the factory, these dampers are fully closed,
unrestricting airflow. If fan paralleling occurs, correct it by
loosening the adjustment screw on top of the fan housing (see
Figure 65) and slightly lowering the rod until air distribution
between the fans is even.
Figure 65: Scroll Damper Adjustment
Thrust restraint angle
Fan housing frame
Detail A
See Detail A
Adjusting Supply Fan Thrust Restraints
Thrust restraints are provided when housed double-width fans
are mounted on springs. After the spring mounts are adjusted
for level operation when the fan is running, check the thrust
restraints. With the fan off, set the adjustment nuts so the
spring is slightly compressed against the angle bolted to the
McQuay IM 98753
Mechanical Installation
Adjusting Seismic Restraints
Spring-mounted supply air and return air fans can be ordered
with factory-installed seismic restraints. The system consists
of four snubbers, one located next to each spring isolator.
These snubbers allow free movement of the fan assemblies
during normal operation because normal operation does not
cause fan movements that exceed .25" (6 mm). However, if an
abnormal condition occurs, they restrain the fan assembly and
limit movement to .25" (6 mm) in any direction.
The position the fan assumes during normal operation is
determined by actual job site airflow and static pressure.
Therefore, for proper operation, field adjust the seismic
restraints as part of the normal “Check, Test and Start”
procedure. When the fan is operating in a normal manner,
there should be no contact between the snubber restrainer
angle and the snubber neoprene bumper. However, in a
“seismic event,” the snubber limits movement of the spring
mounted fan assembly to 0.25" (6 mm) in any direction,
thereby helping to prevent the fan from being tossed about and
damaged, or causing damage.
When a seismic restraint is properly adjusted and the fan is
operating normally, the neoprene center bumper is centered
within the 2" (51 mm) diameter hole in the restrainer angle,
and the restrainer angle is centered vertically between the
flanges of the neoprene center bumper. This results in 0.25"
(6 mm) clearance in all directions. When the fan is turned off,
the restrainer angle may come to rest on the neoprene center
bumper.
Figure 67: Cross Section of Seismic Restraint
Fan base channel
Snubber restrainer angle
Adjust up or down
or back and forth
Snubber neoprene
bumper
.25 (6 mm) gap
(fan running)
Snubber neoprene
bumper
Adjust in and out
The seismic restraint is adjustable in all directions. Vertical
slots in the restrainer angle and horizontal slots in the blower
base allow the restrainer angle to be adjusted up and down and
back and forth. The neoprene center bumper is mounted on a
slotted hole allowing in and out adjustment.
Removing the neoprene center bumper bolt allows removal,
disassembly, and replacement of the neoprene components.
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Sequences of Operation
Sequences of Operation
The following sequences of operation are for a typical “C”
vintage applied rooftop unit equipped with MicroTech III, an
economizer,3 to 1 turn down burner, variable frequency drives
(VFD), a return air fan and an external time clock. These
sequences describe the ladder wiring diagram logic in detail;
refer to "Wiring Diagrams"‚ page 59 as you read them. Note
that your unit’s sequences of operation may vary from those
described here. Refer to the wiring diagrams supplied with the
unit for exact information.
For detailed description of operation information relating to
the MicroTech III controller's software, refer to the appropriate
operation manual (see Table 1, page 3). These manuals
describe the various setpoints, parameters, operating states,
and control algorithms that affect rooftop unit operation.
Power-up
When primary power is connected to the unit, 115 V (ac)
power is fed through control circuit transformer T1 and control
circuit fuse F1C (line 166, Figure 75, page 67).
When system switch S1 (line 203, Figure 78, page 70) is
closed, low voltage transformers T2 (line 203, Figure 78,
page 70), and T9 (line 802, not shown) energize, and 115 V
(ac) power is supplied to the following:
• The supply fan VFD (line 135-137, Figure 74, page 66)
• M40A to energize the return fan VFD (line 147-149,
Figure 75, page 67)
• Heating control panel (line 603, Figure 88, page 80)
Transformer T2 supplies 24 V (ac) power to the following
terminals:
• 24V and COM on the main control board MCB (lines 207
and 208)
• Switch S7 On-Auto-Off (line 216)
• Enthalpy sensor OAE (line 247)
• External time clock contacts (line 215)
• Airflow interlock switch PC7 (line 228)
• Dirty filter switches PC5 and PC6 (lines 242 and 247, not
shown)
• Gas furnace alarm relay R24 (line 225, not shown)
• Freezestat switch FS1 (line 243, hot water or steam heat
only)
• Smoke detectors SD1 and SD2 (line 220)
The time clock, S7 switch, and emergency shutdown terminals
(lines 214-222) control fan operation.
Note: Unit ships with factory installed jumpers between TB2
101 and 105 and between 101 and 106.
Fan Operation
When the main control board (MCB) commands the supply
and return fans to start, the unit enters the Startup operating
state. As a result, a 3-minute timer is set, output MCB-BO3
(line 307) energizes, and relay R26 energizes (line 306, not
shown).
After the 3-minute timer expires, the unit enters the Recirc
operating state. As a result, output MCB-BO1 energizes relay
R67 (line 401). This gives a start signal to supply fan drive
AFD10 (line 445). Four seconds after MCB-BO1 is energized,
output MCB-BO2 energizes relay R68 (line 404). This gives a
start signal to return fan drive AFD20 (line 445).
Within 120 seconds after the fans start, the controller expects
airflow switch PC7 (line 228) to close and thus energize binary
input MCB-BI6. (If MCB-BI6 does not energize, the controller
assumes the fans did not start. It then shuts down the unit and
generates an alarm.)
During the Recirc operating state, the outside air damper is
held closed. The controller does this by energizing output
MCB-BO5 (line 318). On VAV units, output MCB-BO12, the
VAV box output, is also de-energized (line 309) during the
Recirc state.
The supply fan adjustable frequency drive (AFD10) is
modulated to maintain the duct static pressure setpoint. When
energized, output MCB-BO14 (line 407) drives AFD10 toward
increased capacity; MCB-BO13 (line 405) drives it toward
decreased capacity. On VAV units or CAV units equipped with
return fan capacity control, the adjustable frequency drive
(AFD20) is modulated to maintain an acceptable building
static pressure (using either VaneTrol logic or direct
measurement of building pressure; see the appropriate OM for
more information). When energized, output MCB-BO16 (line
Note: If the inverter bypass switch S4 (lines426 and 430) is in
the bypass position, MMP30 and MMP40 (line 132 and
144) protect the fans from excessive current draw. If
either the supply or return fan is drawing excessive
current, one of the MMPs triggers an auxiliary contacts
(line 426) and open the circuit, causing both fans to stop.
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Sequences of Operation
Economizer Operation
When the outdoor air is suitable for free cooling, the switch in
enthalpy sensor OAE is in position “3” (line 245, Figure 79,
page 71) energizing analog input AIX5. When AIX5
energizes, the economizer is enabled. (Note: If selected from
the keypad, the enthalpy decision can be made based on
outdoor temperature. In that condition, if the outdoor air
temperature is less than or equal to the changeover set point,
the economizer is enabled.) If cooling is required, the
economizer dampers (ACT3) are modulated to maintain the
discharge air temperature setpoint. Analog input AIX5 drives
the outdoor air dampers toward the open and closed (line 256)
position. If the outdoor air dampers are wide open and more
cooling is required, the dampers hold their positions and
mechanical cooling is activated (see below).
When the outdoor air is not suitable for free cooling, the
switch in enthalpy sensor OAE is in position “1,”
de-energizing analog input AIX5. (Alternatively, the outdoor
air temperature is above the changeover setpoint plus the
economizer changeover differential). When the economizer is
disabled, the dampers are held at their minimum position.
Heating
Gas Furnace, Super Modulating Burner (20:1
Turndown)
Refer to the Super Mod Gas Furnace Control (1000 MBh)
schematic on page page 76 and the Standard Mod, Furnace
Control (1000 MBh) schematic on page page 78 for a
sequence of operation.
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MicroTech III Controller Opera tion
3/23
System Summary
Advanced Menus
Alarm Lists
Unit State=Cooling
Clg Capacity=
25%
1/3McQuay AHU
Enter Password
Continue W/O Password
Version Information
Using the Keypad/Display
The keypad/display consists of a 5-line by 22 character
display, three keys and a “push and roll” navigation wheel.
There is an Alarm Button, Menu (Home) Button, and a Back
Button. The wheel is used to navigate between lines on a
screen (page) and to increase and decrease changeable values
when editing. Pushing the wheel acts as an Enter Button.
Figure 68: Keypad Controls
MicroTech III Controller Operation
The first line on each page includes the page title and the line
number to which the cursor is currently “pointing”. The line
numbers are X/Y to indicate line number X of a total of Y lines
for that page. The left most position of the title line includes an
“up” arrow to indicate there are pages “above” the currently
displayed items, a “down” arrow to indicate there are pages
“below” the currently displayed items or an “up/down” arrow
to indicate there are pages “above and below” the currently
displayed page.
Each line on a page can contain status only information or
include changeable data fields. When a line contains status
only information and the cursor is on that line all but the value
field of that line is highlighted meaning the text is white with a
black box around it. When the line contains a changeable value
and the cursor is at that line, the entire line is highlighted. Each
line on a page may also be defined as a “jump” line, meaning
pushing the navigation wheel will cause a “jump” to a new
page. An arrow is displayed to the far right of the line to
indicate it is a “jump” line and the entire line is highlighted
when the cursor is on that line.
The keypad/display Information is organized into five main
menus or menus groups; Alarm Lists Menu, System Summary
Menu, Standard Menus, Extended Menus and Advance
Menus.
Note: Only menus and items that are applicable to the specific
unit configuration are displayed.
The Alarm Lists Menu includes active alarm and alarm log
information. The System Summary Menu includes status
information indicating the current operating condition of the
unit. Standard Menus include basic menus and items required
to setup the unit for general operation. These include such
things are control mode, occupancy mode and heating and
cooling setpoints. Extended Menus include more advanced
items for “tuning” unit operation such as PI loop parameters
and time delays. Advanced Menus include the most advanced
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items such as “unit configuration” parameters and service
related parameters. These generally do not needing changing
or accessing unless there is a fundamental change to or a
problem with the unit operation.
Passwords
When the keypad/display is first accessed, the Home Key is
pressed, the Back Key is pressed multiple times, or if the
keypad/display has been idle for the Password Timeout timer
(default 10 minutes), the display will show a “main” page
where the user can enter a password or continue without
entering a password. The three password levels available are
Level 2, Level 4, and Level 6, with Level 2 having the highest
level of access. Entering the Level 6 password allows access to
the Alarm Lists Menu, System Summary Menu, and the
Standard Menus group. Entering the Level 4 password allows
similar access to Level 6 with the addition of the Extended
Menus group. Entering the Level 2 password allows similar
access to Level 4 with the addition of the Advanced Menus
group. The Level 2 password is 6363, the Level 4 is 2526, and
the Level 6 password is 5321. Continuing without entering one
of these three levels allows access only to the Alarm Lists
Menu and the System Summary Menu.
Note: Alarms can be acknowledged without entering a
password.
Table 13: Password Main Page
MicroTech III Controller Operation
1/1
Enter Password
Enter Password
***
*
The password field initially has a value **** where each *
represents an adjustable field. These values can be changed by
entering the Edit Mode described below.
Figure 69: Password Entry Page
Entering an invalid password has the same effect as continuing
without entering a password.
Once a valid password has been entered, the controller allows
further changes and access without requiring the user to enter a
password until either the password timer expires or a different
password is entered. The default value for this password timer
is 10 minutes. It is changeable from 3 to 30 minutes via the
Timer Settings menu in the Extended Menus.
Navigation Mode
In the Navigation Mode, when a line on a page contains no
editable fields all but the value field of that line is highlighted
meaning the text is white with a black box around it. When the
line contains an editable value field the entire line is inverted
when the cursor is pointing to that line.
When the navigation wheel is turned clockwise, the cursor
moves to the next line (down) on the page. When the wheel is
turned counter-clockwise the cursor moves to the previous line
(up) on the page. The faster the wheel is turned the faster the
cursor moves.
When the Back Button is pressed the display reverts back to
the previously displayed page. If the Back button is repeated
pressed the display continues to revert one page back along the
current navigation path until the “main menu” is reached.
When the Menu (Home) Button is pressed the display reverts
to the “main page.”
When the Alarm Button is depressed, the Alarm Lists menu is
displayed.
Edit Mode
The Editing Mode is entered by pressing the navigation wheel
while the cursor is pointing to a line containing an editable
field. Once in the edit mode pressing the wheel again causes
the editable field to be highlighted. Turning the wheel
clockwise while the editable field is highlighted causes the
value to be increased. Turning the wheel counter-clockwise
while the editable field is highlighted causes the value to be
decreased. The faster the wheel is turned the faster the value is
increased or decreased. Pressing the wheel again cause the new
value to be saved and the keypad/display to leave the edit
mode and return to the navigation mode.
covery wheel(s)
ASAirflow switch, burner blower Gas heat box
BMBurner blower motorHeat section, gas
C10Power factor capacitors, sup-
ply fan
C20Power factor capacitors, re-
turn fan
CB10Circuit breaker, supply fanMain control box
CB11Circuit breaker, evaporative
condenser fan(s)
CB20Circuit breaker, return/ ex-
haust fan
CB60Circuit breaker, energy recov-
ery wheel
CCB1, 2 Compressor control boards,
refrig. circuits
CPCCircuit board, main, micro
controller
CPRCircuit board, expansion, mi-
cro controller
DATDischarge air temperature
sensor
DFLHDesign flow lefthand sensorReturn section
DFRHDesign flow righthand sensor Return section
DHLDuct hi-limitMain control box
DS1Disconnect, total unit or cond/
heat
DS2Disconnect, SAF/RAF/con-
trols
DS3Disconnect, electric heatElectric heat box
EATExhaust air temperature sen-
sor
EFTEntering fan air temperature
sensor
EHB1Staged electric heat boardMain control box
ERB1Energy recovery boardMain control box
ERM1Energy recovery wheel motor #1Energy recovery section
ERM2Energy recovery wheel motor #2Energy recovery section
Discharge section
Return section
Coil section, heat
Coil section, cool
Return section
Energy recovery section
AFD/supply fan section
Main/RCE control box
AFD/ret. ex. fan section
Energy recovery section
Supply Fan section
Return section
Main/cond. control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Discharge section
Main control box
Main control box
Energy recovery section
Supply fan section
Wiring Diagrams
IDDescriptionStandard location
F1A, BFuse, control circuit transform-
er (T1), primary
F1CFuse, control circuit transform-
er (T1), secondary
F2Fuse, control circuit transform-
er (T2), primary
F3Fuse, burner blower motorMain control box
FB31–40 Fuseblock, electric heat (top
sor
LP5Low-pressure control, gasHeat section, gas
LR10Line Reactor, supply fanInverter bypass box
LR20Line reactor, return/exhaust
fan
LS1, 2Limit switch, low fire, high fire Gas heat box
LT10–23 Light, cabinet sectionsSupply fan section
M10Contactor, supply fanMain control box
M20Contactor, return fanMain control box
M29Contactor, burner motorGas heat box
M30Contactor, reversing, invertor
bypass, supply fan
M31–39 Contactor, electric heat (top
bank)
M40Contactor, reversing, Invertor
Bypass, Return Fan
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Electric heat box
Electric heat box
Main control box
Heat section, electric
Heat section, electric
Heat section, electric
Heat section, electric
Main control box
Electric heat box
Energy recovery section
Inv. bypass/main cont. box
Inverter bypass box
Electric heat box
Inverter bypass box
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Wiring Diagrams
IDDescriptionStandard location
M41–50 Contactor, electric heat (bot.
M60Contactor, energy recovery
MCBMicroprocessor circuit board Main control box
MJMechanical JumperAll control boxes
MMP1–8 Manual motor protector, com-
MMP10 Manual motor protector, sup-
MMP11–18Manual motor protector, cond.
MMP20 Manual motor protector, return
MMP21–28Manual motor protector, cond.
MMP30 Manual motor protector, invrtr.
MMP40 Manual motor protector, invrtr.
MMP51,
52, 53
MMP60 Manual motor protector, ener-
MP1–6Motor protector, compr.#1-6On compressors
OAEOutside air enthalpy sensorEconomizer section
OATOutside air temperature sen-
PB1, 2Power block, power distribu-
PB3Power block, power distribu-
PB9, 10 Power block, supply fanJunction box, split unit
PB11, 12 Power block, power distribu-
PB19, 20 Power block, return/exhaust
PC5Pressure control, clogged filter Pre filter section
PC6Pressure control, clogged final
PC7Pressure control, proof airflow Supply fan section
PC8Pressure control, minimum
PM1Phone modemMain control box
PVM1, 2 Phase voltage monitorMain control box
R20Relay, Heat, gas/ steam/ hot
R21, 22 Relay, heat, gas (hi-turn
R23Relay, heat, gas & electricGas/electric heat box
R24Relay, heat alarm, gasMain control box
R25Relay, heat, gas, start supply
R26Relay, isol/exh. dampers,
R28Relay, isolation damper, safe-tyMain control box
R29Relay, remote fire alarmMain control box
R30Relay, cool valve with face by-
R45Relay, UV lightsMain control box
R46, 47 Relay, supply fan inverter,
bank)
wheel
pressors
ply fan
fans, ckt#1
fan
fans, ckt#2
bypass, sup. fan
bypass, ret. fan
Manual motor protector, exhaust fan(s)
gy recovery wheel
sor
tion
tion, electric heat
tion
fan
filter
airflow
water
down)
fan inverter
open/close
pass
incr/decr
Electric heat box
Main control box
Main/cond. control box
Main control box
Main/cond. control box
Main control box
Main/cond. control box
Inverter bypass box
Inverter bypass box
Prop exhaust box
Main control box
Economizer section
Main control box
Electric heat box
Main control box
Junction box, split unit
Final filter section
Coil section, cool
Gas heat/main cont. box
Gas heat box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
IDDescriptionStandard location
R48, 49 Relay, return fan inverter, incr/
R58,59Relay, heat wheel inverter,
R60Relay, energy recovery wheel,
R61Relay, smoke detector, dis-
R62, 63, 65Relay, use on specialsMain control box
R66Relay, smoke detector, return
R67Relay, supply fan, enableMain control box
R68Relay, return fan, enableMain control box
R69Relay, Inv. bypass VAV box in-
R70–79 Relay, use on specialsMain control box
RAEReturn air enthalpy sensorReturn section
RATReturn air temperature sensor Return section
REC1Receptacle, main boxMain control box
REC3Receptacle, field power, 115V Discharge bulkhead
REC10–23Receptacle, cabinet sections Cabinet sections
S1Switch, system on/offMain control box
S3Switch, furnace on/offGas heat box
S4Switch, inverter bypass, on/ off Main control box
S7Switch, local on/auto/off to
T5Transformer, electric heatElectric heat box
T6Transformer, dew point con-
T9Transformer, refrig. circuit 24V Main control box
TB1Terminal block, internalMain control box
TB2Terminal block, fieldMain control box
TB3Terminal blocks, factoryMain control box
TB4Terminal block, RFS, fieldMain control box
TB7Terminal block, 115V conve-
TB11Terminal block, heatHeat control box
TB25, 26,
27, 28
TD5–8Time delay, part winding, com-
TD10Time delay, hi turn down burn-erGas heat box
decr
incr/decr
enable
charge air
air
terlock
controller
lights
lights
building
heat
(line/115 V (ac)
(115/24 V (ac)
(115/24 V (ac)
tuator (115/12 V (dc)
troller (115/24 V (ac)
nience outlet, field
Terminal block, split unit junction box
pr #1 - 4
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Cabinet sections
Cabinet sections
Main control box
Electric heat box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Main control box
Junction box, split unit
Main control box
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IDDescriptionStandard location
200/ H200
1. Field wiring
3. Shielded wire/cable
4. Main control box
terminals
5. Auxilliary box
terminals
6. Field terminals
7. Plug connector
8. Wire/harness number
General Notes
2. Factory wiring
9. Wire nut/ID
WN7
TR1, 2Transducer, pressureMain control box
UVUltra-violet light(s)Coil/discharge section
VM1Valve motor #1, heatingGas heat box/ heat section
VM5Valve motor #5, coolingCoil section, cool
VV1Vent valve, gas heatHeat Section, Gas
ZNT1Zone temp. sensor, setbackField installed
Wiring Diagrams
McQuay IM 98761
Wiring Diagrams
ELECTRICAL
CIRCUIT #1
CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED
POWER
G
T3B
T2B
T1B
T3A
T2A
T1A
L3
L2
L1
GLG1
DS1
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Figure 70: Power Package Only, Main Power
62McQuay IM 987
Figure 71: Power Package Only, Main Power, Continued
/4.00
/2.00/2.00
HSAF-1
HSAF-2
HSAF-3
HRAF-1
HRAF-2
HRAF-3
426
426
431
426
108
108
108
MTR
MTR
T3
T2
T1
T3B
T3A
T2B
T2A
T1B
T1A
L3B
L3A
L2B
L2A
L1B
L1A
T3
T2
L3
L2
T1L1
T3
T2
T1
T3
T2
L3
L2
T1L1
T3B
T3A
T2B
T2A
T1B
T1A
L3B
L3A
L2B
L2A
L1B
L1A
123
4
567
8
GRD
21
21
21
X3
X1X2
H4
H3
H2
H1
T3-1
T2-1
T1-1
T3-3
T2-3
T1-3
T3-5
T2-5
T1-5
SUPPLY-FAN
+NB
MMP10
M10
RETURN-FAN
+NB
M20
MMP20
TB1ATB1A
F1C
F1A
F1B
T1_N
T1
T1_115VAC
DS1
DS1
DS1
168A
168C
168B
164A
162A
164
162
139
138
137
151
150
149
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Wiring Diagrams
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Wiring Diagrams
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H237-3
H265-1
H235-5
H237-4
H265-2
SUPPLY AIR
SMOKE DETEKTOR
(24 VOLT SIGNAL FROM THE FIELD)
H313-1
H313-2
H315-6
H315-8
(CLOSE)(OPEN)
H316-7
(20VA PILOT DUTY MINIMUM CONTACT RATING)
CUSTOMER SUPPLIED POWER
115 VAC
H235-6
H237-5
H267-2
RETURN AIR
SMOKE DETEKTOR
H237-3
H267-1
(24 VOLT SIGNAL FROM THE FIELD)
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
219
426221256
115V
24V
CLASS 2
(ECON/OADM)
3
2
4
1
1415GRD
16
21
101112
13
23
24
55
3
1
11454
5
4
2
H 115
6
17
16
86
21
2-CW
4/R-COM
WHT
1-CCW
BLK
7
676869
H
G
N
G
HN
102
13
21
5611353
H 115
6
17
16
6
5
2
3
1
T2
TB1B
T1_115VACT1_N
S1
TB1B
TB1D
T2_115VAC
TB2
P20
+PP
TB2TB2
P20
+PP
SD1
+NB
PL11
+PP
PL11
+PP
PL11
+PP
PL11
+PP
ACT3
+NB
PL11
+PP
TB2
TB2
TB2
GND29
REC1
TB7
TB7TB7
R63
R63
DHL
TB2TB2TB2
SD2
+NB
PL21
+PP
PL21
+PP
204A
204B
203D
168A
168C
228C228D
227B
239A
238B
238A
201D
201B201C
219A
228A228B
227A
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Figure 72: Power Package Only, Control Power
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Figure 73: Power Package Only, Control Power, Continued
(S.A. FAN AUX CONTACT)
NOTE: THESE CONTACT ARE FOR USE IN A 24 VOLT A.C. CLASS #2 CIRCUIT.
(DUCT HI-LIMIT)
426
219
1413
104108
76
105106
M10
TB2TB2
R63
TB2TB2
26OA260B
256A256B
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Wiring Diagrams
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Wiring Diagrams
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Figure 74: VAV Fan Power (with SAF and RAF VFDs and Manual Bypass)
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Figure 75: VAV Fan Power (with SAF and RAF VFDs and Manual Bypass), Continued
(Schematic continues on the previous page.)
Wiring Diagrams
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Wiring Diagrams
)
Figure 76: Constant Volume Fan Power (SAF and RAF)
L3B
L3A
L2B
L2A
L1B
L1A
PB11
SUPPLY-FAN
HSAF-1
T1
MTR
HSAF-2
T2
T3
HSAF-3
DS1
ELECTRICAL
06
07
109A
T1
L1
CUSTOMER
CIRCUIT #1
08
09
110A
T2
L2
POWER
SUPPLIED
10
T3
L3
111A
GLG1
G
11
12
13
33
34
35
M10
MMP10
PB11
36
T1A
L1A
137A
137
T1L1
T3
T2
426
L3
L2
138A
139A
T3A
T3B
T2A
T2B
T1B
L3B
L3A
L2B
L2A
L1B
139
138
109
L3-3
L2-3
L1-3
37
38
39
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426
40
41
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Figure 77: Constant Volume Fan Power (SAF and RAF), Continued
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HRAF-1
HRAF-2
HRAF-3
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
109
431
109
426
MTR
21
21
21
X3
X1X2
H4
H3H2
H1
123
4
567
8
GRD
L3-1
L2-1
L1-1
T3
T2
T1
T3
T2
L3
L2
T1L1
T3B
T3A
T2B
T2A
T1B
T1A
L3B
L3A
L2B
L2A
L1B
L1A
L3-6
L2-6
L1-6
F1C
F1A
F1B
T1_N
T1
T1_115VAC
TB1ATB1A
PB11
RETURN-FAN
M20
MMP20
PB11
168A
168C
168B
164A
162A
164
162
149
150
151
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Wiring Diagrams
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Wiring Diagrams
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Figure 78: VAV Control Inputs
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Figure 79: VAV Control Inputs, Continued
Wiring Diagrams
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Wiring Diagrams
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NOTES TO FIELD:
1. ALL FIELD MOUNTED RELAYS
MUST HAVE 24VAC CLASS
2 COILS
THE TOTAL VA OF THE FIELD
MOUNTED RELAYS CAN NOT
EXCEED 15 VA
2.
SOURCE 1-8
WIRED INTERNAL
TO MOTHERBOARD
H313-1
H313-2
H315-6
H315-8
H316-7
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
207
207
207
364 362
207
207
239
SRC
(FAN_OPERATION)
(EXT_ALARM_SIGNAL)
BO4
BO3
24V SRC
jprs
24V SRC
jprs
115V
24V
CLASS 2
24V SRC
jprs
(OPEN)
BO6
24V SRC
jprs
(ECON/ACT)
(CLOSE)
BO5
1-8
102
181920 21
4NO4
3NO3
117115
116
3
2
4
1
86
7
21
6NO6
3-CCW
X-COM
L2
2-CW
L1
5NO5
R26
T1_NT2_115VAC
TB1CTB1C
MCB
MCB
T3_24VT3_COM
TB2TB2
TB2
T3
PL11
+PP
PL11
+PP
PL11
+PP
PL11
+PP
PL11
+PP
MCB
ACT3
+NB
MCB
307A
305A
303A303B
318A
315A315B
168C
203B
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Figure 80: Control Actuator Outputs (CV, Stream, or Hot Water, Plus Economizer)
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Figure 81: Control Actuator Outputs (CV, Stream, or Hot Water, Plus Economizer), Continued
H365-1
H366-3
H969
H968
H964
H965
H343-5H343-6
H344-7
H343-9
H344-8
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
306
306
207207
243
RECTIFIER
DC
12V
115V
RELIEF
DAMPER
(OPP.DR
SIDE)
RELIEF
DAMPER
(DRIVE
SIDE)
HEAT
(OPEN)
B10
(CLOSE)
B09
24V SRC
jprs
24V SRC
jprs
AC
AC
-+
L1
X1
L2
X2
1
3
BLK
WHT
WHT
BLK
8
9
11
33
36
35
34
5
7
6
5555555
6666666
5
87
9
6
L2
X-COM
L1
3-CCW2-CW
10NO109NO9
RECT
T4
PL17
+PP
ACT11
+NB
ACT10
+NB
R26
TB1F
TB1F
TB1F
TB1F
R26
PL18
+PP
PL18
+PP
PL18
+PP
PL18
+P
P
PL18
+PP
VM1
+NB
MCBMCB
368A
367A
363B
362A362B
339A339C
(Schematic continues on previous page.)
Wiring Diagrams
McQuay IM 98773
Wiring Diagrams
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Figure 82: VFD Control (SAF and RAF)
74McQuay IM 987
Figure 83: VFD Control (SAF and RAF), Continued
(Schematic continues on previous page.)
Wiring Diagrams
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Wiring Diagrams
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H633-9
H632-9
H634-8
NOTE:
1.POWER, PILOT & MAIN VALVE INDICATION
LIGHTS ARE PART OF THE FLAMESAFEGUARD
(FSG) CONTROLLER.
REGULATION AND MANUAL SHUTOFF
2. GV-A IS THE FIRST VALVE AND GV-B
IS THE SECOND VALVE OF A REDUNDANT
COMBINATION VALVE WITH PRESSURE
IGNITION TRANSFORMER
BLACKBLACK
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
BLACK
BLACK
SEE THE PIPING SCHEMATIC BELOW
FOR THE NUMBER OF MAIN GAS VALVES
REQUIRED FOR YOUR BURNER SIZE
H604-3
H604-5
H610-1
H602-2
H603-1
H603-4
H603-2
600
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
(Schematic continues on next page.)
207
207
628
625
413
625
612
628
627
632628
632615
413
225
402
BO10
BO9
G
T
Y
COM
CLOSE
OPEN
MODULATING
GAS & AIR
VALVE
ACTUATOR
(FLOATING)
CCW
(CL)
CW
(OP)
24V SRC
jprs
24V SRC
jprs
6000V
X1
X2
115V
FSG-G
FSG-F
(FLAME ROD)
FD
MICROCOMPUTER
5K12K11K1
(L1)
6K1
3K1
4K1
2K2
FLAME
AMPLI
FIER
T
I
M
E
R
FSG
(FLAME SAFEGUARD)
(PLUG-IN TYPE
CONTROLLER)
BLKBLK
10NO10
8
9
9
11
12
9NO9
2
1
R
BLKWHT
6
5
46
5
4
5
6
4
RED_G630-BWHT_G630-W
YEL_G632-R
YEL_G633-1
YEL_G634-2
31
NOCOM
42
2131
COM
NO
NO
COM
31
C2C1
C2C1
20202020202020
WHTBLK
WHTBLK
WHTBLK
WHTBLK
L2
L1
107
6
9
8
L2
3
4
5
2
7
3
6
5
4
NB
21212121212121
19191919191919
RED_G617-LWHT_G617-R
RED_G613-L
87
1
L4
L3
L2
L1
5
42
11
4
8
2
10
5
7
1
3
87
1
2
2142
8
9
10
NB
RED_G609-LWHT_G609-R
RED_G603-L3
RED_G602-L2
RED_G602-L1
RED_G602-L1
1
MCB
+MB
PL18
+PP
PL18
+PP
PL19
+PP
TB11
TB11
MCB
+MB
VM1
R21
R23
R20
R23
LS1
R22
TD10
R21
ASLS2
R22
R21
R23
GV1A
GV1B
GV4A
GV4B
IT
FSG
TB11
TB11
TB11
TB11
TB11
TB11
TB11
R24
+MB
PL19
+PP
FLC
PL19
+PP
R20
S3
PL19
+PP
R25
+MB
S1/2.01
PL16
+PP
PL19
+PP
SIG_1/4.28
HL22
BM
T1_N
PL19
+PP
PL16
+PP
TB11
TB11
TB11
TB11
634A634B
633A633B
632A632B
631A
621A
628A
621B
621C
617A
613A613B
611A
610A610B
607A
604A
604B
603A603B603C
602A
201A
426B
168C
Figure 84: Super Mod Gas Furnace Control (1000 MBh)
76McQuay IM 987
Figure 85: Super Mod Gas Furnace Control (1000 MBh), Continued
OVER 1/2 P.S.I.
SHUTOFF
SHUTOFF
PIPING DIAGRAM
(THRU 1/2 P.S.I.)
TEST
CONN.
TEST
COCK
SWITCH
AIR
BURNER
BLOWER
MODULATING
ACTUATOR
V
V
COCK
GV1B
REG.
HIGH PRESS.
VALVE AND
PRESS. REG.
--MAIN
COMBINATION GAS CONTROLS
GV1A
VALVE AND
--FIRST
MANUAL VALVE.
GV4BGV4A
(TYPICAL)
COCK
GV5BGV5A
IGNITION PERIOD TERMINAL #10 (IGNITION TRANSFORMER--IT) WILL BE DE-ENERGIZED AND TERMINAL #9 (RELAY R23 COIL AND MAIN GAS VALVES--GV4 & GV5) WILL BE ENERGIZED
PREPURGE PERIOD WILL BEGIN.
BLOWER MOTOR (BM). WHENEVER POWER IS RESTORED TO THE FLAME SAFEGUARD, THE FLAME SAFEGUARD WILL GO THROUGH A 10 SECOND INITIATION PERIOD BEFORE THE
CONTROL (FLC) AND TERMINAL #6 ON THE FLAME SAFEQUARD (FSG) IS POWERED. THE FLAME SAFEGUARD THEN ENERGIZES ITS TERMINAL #4, WHICH POWERS THE BURNER COMBUSTION AIR
SAFEGUARD (FSG). UPON A CALL FOR HEAT, THE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL CLOSE (BO#11) ON THE MAIN CTRL BRD (MCB), THUS ENERGIZING RELAY (R20).
AT ITS PRESENT POSITION. THE HEATING CAPACITY IS MONITORED BY THE MAIN CTRL BRD (MCB) THROUGH (AI#10) VIA A POSITION FEEDBACK POTENTIOMETER ON THE ACTUATOR.
AND THE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL BE ALLOWED TO CONTROL THE FIRING RATE. THE FLAME SAFEGUARD CONTAINS "LEDS"(LOWER LEFT CORNER) THAT WILL GLOW TO INDICATED OPERATION.
(LS1) WILL BE 'MADE'. IF (LS1) IS NOT 'MADE' THE COMBINATION GAS CONTROL START VALVES (GV1) WILL NOT OPEN AND THE BURNER WILL GO OUT ON SAFETY LOCKOUT.
N/C CONTACT OF (R23). AT THE COMPLETION OF THE 60 SECOND PREPURGE CYCLE THE VALVE WILL BE AT THE MINIMUM OPEN POSITION AND THE MINIMUM POSITION SWITCH
AIR SWITCH (AS). THIS INITIATES THE 60 SECOND PREPURGE CYCLE. CONCURRENTLY, (LS2) POWERS TIMER (TD10) WHICH WILL ENERGIZE RELAY (R21) AFTER 20 SECONDS.
POSITION FOR PREPURGE. WHEN THE AIR CONTROL VALVE REACHES THE FULL OPEN POSITION SWITCH (LS2) IS 'MADE', POWERING (FSG) TERMINAL #7 THROUGH THE BURNER
FOR A NEW CALL FOR HEAT, (VM1) THROUGH THE N/O CONTACTS OF (R20) AND THE N/C CONTACTS OF (R21), WILL RE-POSITION THE BURNER AIR VALVE TO ITS MAXIMUM OPEN
TERMINAL #10 (IGNTION TRANSFORMER--IT) WILL BE ENERGIZED. IF FLAME IS BEING DETECTED THROUGHT THE FLAME ROD (FD) AT THE COMPLETION OF THE 10 SECOND TRIAL FOR
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE 60 SECOND PREPURGE PERIOD THERE WILL BE A 10 SECOND TRIAL FOR IGINITION DURING WHICH TERMINAL #8 (COMBINATION GAS VALVE--GV1) AND
THE ACTUATOR WILL RE-POSITION TOWARD A LOWER FIRING RATE. IF NEITHER (BO#9) OR (BO#10) ON THE MAIN CONTROL BOARD (MCB) ARE CLOSED, THE ACTUATOR WILL REMAIN
WILL RE-POSITION TOWARD A HIGHER FIRING RATE UNTIL (BO#10) OPENS OR THE ACTUATOR REACHES ITS MAXIMUM POSITION. WHEN THE MAIN CONTROL SYSTEM CLOSES (BO#9),
THE BURNER AIR AND GAS VALVES FOR THE REQUIRED FIRING RATE. WHEN THE MAIN CONTROL SYSTEM CLOSES (BO#10) ON THE MAIN CTRL BRD (MCB), THE GAS VALVE ACTUATOR
AFTER THE FLAME HAS LIT AND BEEN PROVEN, RELAY (R23) IS ENERGIZED ALLOWING (VM1), AS CONTROLLED BY (BO#9) & (BO#10) ON THE MAIN CTRL BRD (MCB), TO POSITION
WHEN THE ROOFTOP UNIT IS ENERGIZED 120 VOLT POWER IS SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM ON-OFF SWITCH (S1), TO BURNER ON-OFF SWITCH (S3) AND 24 VOLTS TO THE (BO#11)
INPUT #5 ON THE MICROTECH II MAIN CONTROL BOARD (MCB).
POWER IS FURNISHED THROUGH THE SYSTEM ON-OFF SWITCH (S1), THROUGH THE BURNER ON-OFF SWITCH (S3), THROUGH RELAY (R20 CONTACTS, THROUGH THE HIGH LIMIT
WHEN 120 VOLT
CONTACTS ON THE MAIN CTRL BRD (MCB). BURNER ON-OFF SWITCH (S3) WILL POWER THE MODULATING GAS VALVE ACTUATOR (VM1) AND TERMINAL #5(L1) ON THE FLAME
TERMINAL #3 WILL ENERGIZE THE HEAT ALARM RELAY (R24), WHICH WOULD THEN ENERGIZE THE REMOTE 'HEAT FAIL' INDICATOR LIGHT AND SEND A FAIL SIGNAL TO BINARY
THUS DE-ENERGIZING THE BURNER AND TERMINAL #3 WILL BECOME ENERGIZED. THE FLAME SAFEGUARD WOULD THEN BE ON SAFETY LOCKOUT AND WOULD REQUIRE MANUAL RESETTING.
IN THE EVENT THE FLAME FAILS TO IGNITE OR THE FLAME SAFEGUARD FAILS TO DETECT ITS FLAME WITHIN 10 SECONDS, TERMINALS #4, 8, 9, AND 10 WILL BE DE-ENERGIZED,
WHEN (R21) IS ENERGIZED (VM1) WILL START THE AIR CONTROL VALVE ON ITS WAY TOWARD THE MINIMUM AIR VALVE POSITION THROUGH THE N/O CONTACT OF (R21) AND THE
(VM1), THROUGH THE N/C CONTACTS OF (R20) AND (R23), POSITIONS THE BURNER AIR AND GAS CONTROL VALVES TO MINIMUM AFTER A RUN CYCLE. WHEN (R20) IS ENERGIZED
THE AIR CONTROL VALVE WILL BE RE-POSITIONED TO THE MAXIMUM POSITION FOR THE PREPURGE AND THEN RETURNED TO THE MINIMUM POSITION FOR LOW FIRE START.
THE BURNER AIR CONTROL VALVE WILL BE AT THE MINIMUM POSITION DURING OFF CYCLES. UPON A CALL FOR HEAT OR ANY OTHER TIME THAT A PREPURGE CYCLE OCCURS
THE EARLIER DESCRIBED PREPURGE CYCLE WITH THE WIDE OPEN AIR VALVE WILL BE REPEATED.
IF AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO RESTART THE BURNER BY RESETTING THE FLAME SAFEGUARD, OR IF AN AUTOMATIC RESTART IS INITIATED AFTER FLAME FAILURE,
IF THE UNIT OVERHEATS, THE HIGH LIMIT CONTROL (FLC) WILL CYCLE THE BURNER, LIMITING FURNACE TEMPERATURE TO THE LIMIT CONTROL SET POINT.
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
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Wiring Diagrams
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Wiring Diagrams
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H634-8
H633-9
H632-9
NOTE:
1.POWER, PILOT & MAIN VALVE INDICATION
LIGHTS ARE PART OF THE FLAMESAFEGUARD
(FSG) CONTROLLER.
BLACKWHITE
BLACKWHITE
IGNITION TRANSFORMER
BLACKBLACK
BLACKBLACK
H604-3
H604-5
H610-1
H602-2
H603-1
H603-4
H603-2
600
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
207
207
625
632
413
225
402
24V SRC
jprs
BO10
24V SRC
jprs
BO9
G
T
Y
COM
CLOSE
OPEN
MODULATING
GAS & AIR
VALVE
ACTUATOR
(FLOATING)
CCW
(CL)
CW
(OP)
FSG-G
FSG-F
(FLAME ROD)
FD
MICROCOMPUTER
5K12K11K1
(L1)
6K1
3K1
4K1
2K2
FLAME
AMPLI
FIER
T
I
M
E
R
FSG
(FLAME SAFEGUARD)
(PLUG-IN TYPE
CONTROLLER)
6000V
X1
X2
115V
BLKBLK
9
9
8
10NO10
9NO9
5
64
11
12
RED_G630-BWHT_G630-W
YEL_G632-R
YEL_G633-1
YEL_G634-2
2
1
R
WHTBLK
C2C1
COM
NO
21212121212121
BLK
BLK
BLK
WHT
BLK
WHT
107
6
9
8
L2
3
4
5
L2
L1
2
6
3
5
4
NB
RED_G617-L
20
202020202020
WHT_G617-R
87
1
L4
L3
L2
L1
5
31
11
4
8
2
10
5
7
1
3
87
1
2
2142
8
9
10
NB
RED_G609-LWHT_G609-R
RED_G603-L3
RED_G602-L2
RED_G602-L1
RED_G602-L1
1
PL19
+PP
PL18
+PP
PL18
+PP
MCB
+MB
MCB
+MB
R23
TB11
TB11
VMI
R23
AS
GV1
GV2
GV3
FSG
IT
TB11
TB11
TB11
TB11
TB11
TB11
R24
+MB
PL19
+PP
FLC
PL19
+PP
R20
S3
PL19
+PP
R25
+MB
S1/2.01
PL16
+PP
PL19
+PP
SIG_1/4.28
HL22
BM
T1_N
PL19
+PP
PL16
+PP
TB11
TB11
TB11
TB11
634B
633C
633B
632B
621B
621C
617A
613A
611A
610A610B
607A
604A
604B
603A603B603C
602A
201A
426B
168C
(Schematic continues on next page.)
8
624
609
619
618
Figure 86: Standard Mod, Furnace Control (1000 MBh)
78McQuay IM 987
Figure 87: Standard Mod, Furnace Control (1000 MBh), Continued
PRESS. REG.PRESS. REG.
AIR
SWITCH
AIR
SWITCH
CONN.
TEST
COCK
TEST
CONN.
TEST
COCK
TEST
MAIN GAS VALVES
GV3
PILOT VALVE
MAIN GAS VALVES
GV3
PILOT VALVE
BLOWER
BURNER
BLOWER
BURNER
GV1
CONN.
TEST
GV1
GV2GV2
PIPING DIAGRAMPIPING DIAGRAM
PILOT
REG.
MAIN
PRESS.
PILOT
REG.
MAIN
PRESS.
COCKCOCK
CONN.
TEST
OVER 1/2 P.S.I.
HIGH PRESS.
(THRU 1/2 P.S.I.)
OVER 1/2 P.S.I.
HIGH PRESS.
(THRU 1/2 P.S.I.)
REG.REG.
SHUTOFFSHUTOFF
COCKCOCK
SHUTOFFSHUTOFF
COCKAIRCOCK
VALVE
GAS
MOD.
DAMPER
AIR
VALVE
GAS
MOD.
DAMPER
UPON DETECTION OF PILOT FLAME, TERMINAL #10 (IGNITION TRANSFORMER--IT) WILL BE DE-ENERGIZED AND TERMINAL #9 (MAIN GAS VALVES--GV2 & GV3)
THE BURNER COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER MOTOR (BM). WHENEVER POWER IS RESTORED TO THE FLAME SAFEGUARD, THE FLAME SAFEGUARD WILL GO THROUGH A 10 SECOND
CONTROL (FLC) AND TERMINAL #6 ON THE FLAME SAFEQUARD (FSG) IS POWERED. THE FLAME SAFEGUARD THEN ENERGIZES ITS TERMINAL #4, WHICH POWERS
(BO#9) OR (BO#10) ON THE MAIN CONTROL BOARD (MCB) ARE CLOSED THE ACTUATOR WILL REMAIN AT ITS PRESENT POSITION. THE HEATING CAPACITY IS MONITORED BY THE
POSITION. WHEN THE MAIN CONTROL SYSTEM CLOSES (BO#9) ON THE MAIN CTRL BRD.(MCB), THE ACTUATOR WILL REPOSITION TOWARD A LOWER FIRING RATE. IF NEITHER
MAIN CTRL BRD.(MCB), THE GAS VALVE ACTUATOR WILL REPOSITION TOWARD A HIGHER FIRING RATE UNTIL EITHER (BO#10) OPENS OR THE ACTUATOR REACHES ITS MAXIMUM
GAS VALVE AND COMBUSTION AIR DAMPER AND CAN SET THE FIRING RATE BETWEEN 33% AND 100% OF NORMAL RATE. WHEN THE MAIN CONTROL SYSTEM CLOSES (BO#10) ON THE
WHENEVER THE BURNER IS IN OPERATION ITS FIRING RATE WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE "FLOATING" GAS VALVE ACTUATOR (VM1). THIS ACTUATOR POSITIONS THE BUTTERFLY
MAIN CONTROL BOARD (MCB) THROUGH (AI#10) VIA A POSITION FEEDBACK POTENTIOMETER ON THE ACTUATOR (VM1).
SAFEGUARD (FSG). UPON A CALL FOR HEAT, THE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL CLOSE (BO#11) ON THE MAIN CTRL BRD (MCB), THUS ENERGIZING RELAY (R20).
WHEN THE ROOFTOP UNIT IS ENERGIZED 120 VOLT POWER IS SUPPLIED TO THE SYSTEM ON-OFF SWITCH (S1), TO BURNER ON-OFF SWITCH (S3) AND 24 VOLTS TO THE (BO#11)
POWER IS FURNISHED THROUGH THE SYSTEM ON-OFF SWITCH (S1), THROUGH THE BURNER ON-OFF SWITCH (S3), THROUGH RELAY (R20) CONTACTS, THROUGH THE HIGH LIMIT
CONTACTS ON THE MAIN CTRL BRD (MCB). BURNER ON-OFF SWITCH (S3) WILL POWER THE MODULATING GAS VALVE ACTUATOR (VM1) AND TERMINAL #5(L1) ON THE FLAME
DE-ENERGIZED, THUS DE-ENERGIZING THE BURNER. THE FLAME SAFEGUARD WOULD THEN BE ON SAFETY LOCKOUT AND WOULD REQUIRE MANUAL RESETTING. THE HEAT ALARM
ALSO, THE FLAME SAFEGUARD CONTAINS "LED'S" (LOWER LEFT CORNER) THAT WILL GLOW TO INDICATE OPERATION.
BLOWER OPERATION IS SENSED BY THE AIR SWITCH (AS), WHICH MAKES TERMINAL #6 TO #7. AFTER A 90 SECOND PREPURGE PERIOD, TERMINAL #8 (FIRST GAS VALVE
THE RELAY DRIVES THE GAS VALVE ACTUATOR (VM1) TO THE MINIMUM FIRING RATE POSITION WHENEVER THE FLAME IS NOT
RELAY (R24) WOULD THEN BE ENERGIZED AND WOULD THEN ENERGIZE THE REMOTE "HEAT FAIL" INDICATOR LIGHT AND SEND A FAIL SIGNAL TO BINARY INPUT #5 ON THE
IN THE EVENT THE PILOT FAILS TO IGNITE OR THE FLAME SAFEGUARD FAILS TO DETECT ITS FLAME WITHIN 10 SECONDS, TERMINALS #4, 8, 9, AND 10 WILL BE
IF THE UNIT OVERHEATS, THE HIGH LIMIT CONTROL (FLC) WILL CYCLE THE BURNER, LIMITING FURNACE TEMPERATURE TO THE LIMIT CONTROL SET POINT.
INITIATION PERIOD BEFORE THE PREPURGE PERIOD WILL BEGIN.
MICROTECH II MAIN CONTROL BOARD (MCB).
WILL BE ENERGIZED AND THE MAIN FLAME WILL COME ON.
THE FLAME ROD (FD).
(PILOT)--GV1) AND TERMINAL #10 (IGNITION TRANSFORMER--IT) WILL BE ENERGIZED.
ON, AND HOLDS IT THERE UNTIL THE FLAME HAS LIT AND BEEN PROVEN.
LOW FIRE START IS PROVIDED BY RELAY (R23).
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
THE PILOT FLAME WILL IGNITE AND BE DETECTED BY THE FLAME SAFEGUARD THROUGH
WHEN 120 VOLT
(Schematic continues on the previous page.)
Wiring Diagrams
McQuay IM 98779
Wiring Diagrams
500
501
502
503
504
505
506
507
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
517
518
519
520
521
522
523
524
525
526
527
528
529
530
531
532
533
500
546
552
500
548
500
547
500
500
550
556
500
500
553
500
554
(MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
(MANUAL)
L3B
L3A
L2B
L2A
L1B
L1A
L3-1
L2-1
L1-1
T3
T2
T1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
L3-7
L2-7
L1-7
4
3
2
1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
L3-6
L2-6
L1-6
4
3
2
1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
L3-5
L2-5
L1-5
4
3
2
1
L3
L2
L1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
L3
L2
L1
L3-2
L2-2
L1-2
T3
T2
T1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
4
3
2
1
T3
T2
T1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
L3-8
L2-8
L1-8
L3-3
L2-3
L1-3
T3
T2
T1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
L3-4
L2-4
L1-4
T3
T2
T1
L3
L2
L1
L3
L2
L1
T3
T2
T1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
L3
L2
L1
PB3
PB3
M31
FB31
HTR1A
HTR3AHTR3B
M43
FB43
PB3
HL12
HTR2B
M42
FB42
PB3
HL11
HTR1B
M41
FB41
PB3
HL4
HTR4A
HL3
HL2
HTR2A
PB3
M32
FB32
HL1
M44
FB44
PB3
PB3
M33
FB33
PB3
M34
FB34
HL14
HL13
HTR4B
508A
508B508C
507C507D
506C506D
516D516E516F
515E515F
514E514F
511G
510G
512D512E512F
511E511F511H
510E510F510H
507G
506G
508D508E508F
507E507F507H
506E506F506H
512B512C
511C511D
510C510D
507B
506B
510A
511A
512A
510B
511B
506A
507A
520D520E520F
519E519F
518E518F
516B516C
515C515D
514C514D514A
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520B520C
519C519D
518C518D518A
519A
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519B519G
518G
515G
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HEATER
BANK "A"
M31
1 A
M32
2 A
M33
3 A
120 KW
HEATER
BANK "B"
M41
1 B
M34
4 A
5 A
6 A
M44
4 B
M43
3 B
M42
2 B
8 B
7 B
120 KW
534
535
536
537
538
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522
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530
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J10
STAGE 6
STAGE 5
STAGE 4
STAGE 3
STAGE 2
STAGE 1
BO11
SRC
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
UNDER HEATER
DEADFRONT
ON SWITCH BRACKET
IN MAIN CONTROL PANEL
2
NB2
1312
11
910
87
6
54
3
2
1
REF
N2-
N2+
24C
BI12
24V
11NO11
A1A2
4
5
94
6
9-16
9-16
9-16
9-16
21
A1A2
21
A1A2
21
96
97
99
7
8
9
A1A2
A1A2
A1A2
A1A2
A1A2
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98
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PL12
+PP
T1_N/1.68
TB11
N2+B/1
NC-B/1
REFB/1
N2+A/1
N2-A/1
REFA/1
T3_COM/3.11T3_24V/3.11
MCB
T3_24V/3.11
M31
PL12
+PP
PL12
+PP
TB11
PL12
+PP
MCB
HL31
M44
HL44
M34
HL34
TB11
TB11
TB11
PL12
+PP
PL12
+PP
PL12
+PP
M41
M42
M32
M33
M43
HL42
HL41
HL32
HL43
HL33
TB11
TB11
TB11
PL12
+PP
TB11
PL12
+PP
T1_115VAC/1.68
HS3
HS1
303B
303A
303A
168C
168A
544C
556A
556B556C
555A
554A
554B553A
552A
552B552C
550A
550B550C
549A
548A
548B547A
546A
546B546C
544B
538A
538B
536A536B
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HEATER
BANK "A"
M31
1 A
M32
2 A
M33
3 A
120 KW
HEATER
BANK "B"
M41
1 B
M34
4 A
5 A
6 A
M44
4 B
M43
3 B
M42
2 B
8 B
7 B
120 KW
534
535
536
537
538
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540
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570
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506
522
514
506
530
530
514
522
J10
STAGE 6
STAGE 5
STAGE 4
STAGE 3
STAGE 2
STAGE 1
BO11
SRC
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
UNDER HEATER
DEADFRONT
ON SWITCH BRACKET
IN MAIN CONTROL PANEL
2
NB2
1312
11
910
87
6
54
3
2
1
REF
N2-
N2+
24C
BI12
24V
11NO11
A1A2
4
5
94
6
9-16
9-16
9-16
9-16
21
A1A2
21
A1A2
21
96
97
99
7
8
9
A1A2
A1A2
A1A2
A1A2
A1A2
21
21
21
21
21
95
98
933
171
43
21
PL12
+PP
T1_N/1.68
TB11
N2+B/1
NC-B/1
REFB/1
N2+A/1
N2-A/1
REFA/1
T3_COM/3.11T3_24V/3.11
MCB
T3_24V/3.11
M31
PL12
+PP
PL12
+PP
TB11
PL12
+PP
MCB
HL31
M44
HL44
M34
HL34
TB11
TB11
TB11
PL12
+PP
PL12
+PP
PL12
+PP
M41
M42
M32
M33
M43
HL42
HL41
HL32
HL43
HL33
TB11
TB11
TB11
PL12
+PP
TB11
PL12
+PP
T1_115VAC/1.68
HS3
HS1
303B
303A
303A
168C
168A
544C
556A
556B556C
555A
554A
554B553A
552A
552B552C
550A
550B550C
549A
548A
548B547A
546A
546B546C
544B
538A
538B
536A536B
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Wiring Diagrams
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Wiring Diagrams
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Figure 90: Fan Control, Power Package Only
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/1.68
T1_N115VAC_GF/1
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SUPPLY FAN ON/OFF
RETURN FAN ON/OFF
TB4
208
TB4
431A
209
MMP20MMP10
426A426B426C426D
76757675
149137
TB4
M10
A1 A2
M20
A1 A2
137
260
149
Figure 91: CV Fan Control (SAF and RAF)
401A
404A
426C426B426A
431A
TB2
42
TB2
45
2
R68
10
2
R67
10
R68
3
404
1
R67
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401
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A2A1
M10
A2A1
jprs
24V SRC
MCB
2 2NO
BO2
RETURN FAN
207
jprs
24V SRC
MCB
1 1NO
BO1
SUPPLY FAN
207
SRC 9-16
MCB
207
11(31)
MMP10
12(32)
11(31)
MMP20
12(32)
TO MOTHERBOARD
WIRED INTERNAL
SOURCE 9-16
T3_COM
/3.11
T3_24V
/3.11
115VAC_GF/1
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/1.68
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H
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H
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FIELD SUPPLIED 115V/60/1
H1010-2H1010-1
H775
H776
H775
H1006-2
H1006-1
H776
H775
H775
Wiring Diagrams
Figure 92: Light and Receptacle Power
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Unit Options
REC1
FIELD SUPPLIED 115V/60/1
3 5
( 1 . 5 )
4 0
( 4 . 5 )
4 5
( 7 )
5 0
( 1 0 )
6 0
( 1 5 . 5 )
6 5
( 1 8 . 5 )
7 0
( 2 1 )
7 5
( 2 4 )
8 0
( 2 6 . 5 )
8 5
( 2 9 . 5 )
9 0
( 3 2 )
9 5
( 3 5 )
1 0 0
( 3 8 )
1 0 5
( 4 0 . 5 )
5 5
( 1 3 )
1 2
1 4
1 6
1 8
2 0
2 2
2 4
2 6
3 0
3 2
3 4
3 6
3 8
4 0
4 2
4 4
4 6
2 8
E N T H A L P Y B T U P E R P O U N D D R Y A I R
C
B
A
D
D
C
B
A
0 . 5 0
0 . 4 0
0 . 3 0
0 . 2 0
0 . 1 0
0 . 6 0
0 . 7 0
0 . 8 0
0 . 9 0
R E L A T I V E
H U M I D I T Y
3 5
( 1 . 5 )
4 0
( 4 . 5 )
4 5
( 7 )
5 0
( 1 0 )
5 5
( 1 3 )
6 0
( 1 5 . 5 )
6 5
( 1 8 . 5 )
7 0
( 2 1 )
7 5
( 2 4 )
8 0
( 2 6 . 5 )
8 5
( 2 9 . 5 )
9 0
( 3 2 )
9 5
( 3 5 )
1 0 0
( 3 8 )
1 0 5
( 4
0 . 5 )
Unit Options
Control Actuators
The actuators are controlled by an analog signal from the unit
controller. Damper actuators utilize a 0-10 V (dc) analog
signal while modulating heating/cooling valve actuators utilize
Figure 93: Control Actuators Wiring Diagram
a 2-10 V (dc) signal. Spring-return actuators are used for the 0
- 30% outdoor air and economizer dampers. The mixing
dampers are normally closed to the outside air.
Enthalpy Control
Outside Air Enthalpy Control (OAE)
Units with MicroTech III control and an economizer come
standard with an electromechanical enthalpy control device
(OAE) that senses both the humidity and temperature of the
outside air entering the unit. This device has an enthalpy scale
marked A through D. Table 14 shows the control points at 50%
RH for settings A through D. Figure 94 shows this scale on a
psychrometric chart. When the outside air conditions exceed
the setting of the device, the outside air dampers are positioned
to the minimum outside air intake position by the MicroTech
An optional electric differential enthalpy control arrangement
(OAE/RAE) is available on units with MicroTech III control.
In this configuration a solid-state humidity and temperature
sensing device is located in both the return (RAE) and outside
intake (OAE) airstreams. This OAE device has the same A
through D scale as the device described above. However, with
the OAE/RAE arrangement the switch on, OAE must be set all
the way past the D setting. With this done, the MicroTech III
controller adjusts the return and outside air dampers to use the
airstream with the lowest enthalpy.
Ground Fault Protection
The ground fault protection is designed to protect motors from
destructive arcing ground faults. The system consists of a
ground fault relay and a ground fault current sensor. The
ground fault relay employs solid state circuits that will
instantly trip and open a set of relay contacts in the 115-volt
control circuit to shut the unit down whenever a ground fault
condition exists. The ground fault relay is self powered. The
ground fault sensor is a current transformer type of device
located on the load side of the power block through which the
power wires of all phases are run.
Phase Voltage Monitor
The phase voltage monitor (see page 113) protects against high
voltage, phase imbalance, and phase loss (single phasing)
when any one of three line voltages drops to 74% or less of
setting. This device also protects against phase reversal when
improper phase sequence is applied to equipment, and low
voltage (brownout) when all three line voltages drop to 90% or
less of setting. An indicator run light is ON when all phase
voltages are within specified limits. The phase voltage monitor
is located on the load side of the power block with a set of
contacts wired to the 115-volt control circuit to shut the unit
down whenever the phase voltages are outside the specified
limits.
External Time Clock
You can use an external time clock as an alternative to (or in
addition to) the MicroTech III controller’s internal scheduling
function. The external timing mechanism is set up to open and
close the circuit between field terminals 101 and 102. When
the circuit is open, power is not supplied to binary input
MCB-BI1. This is the normal condition where the controller
follows the programmable internal schedule. When the circuit
is closed, power is fed to BI1. The MicroTech III controller
responds by placing the unit in the occupied mode, overriding
any set internal schedule.
For more information, see the “Digital Inputs” section of IM
919, “MicroTech III Applied Rooftop Unit Controller.”
Smoke and Fire Protection
McQuay optionally offers factory installed outdoor air, return
air, and exhaust air dampers as well as smoke detectors in the
supply and return air openings, complete with wiring and
control. These components often are used in the building’s
smoke, fume, and fire protection systems. However, due to the
wide variation in building design and ambient operating
conditions into which our units are applied, we do not
represent or warrant that our products will be fit and sufficient
for smoke, fume, and fire control purposes. The owner and a
fully qualified building designer are responsible for meeting
all local and NFPA building code requirements with respect to
smoke, fume, and fire control.
WARNING
Improper smoke, fire, or fume air handling can result in
severe personal injury or death.
Smoke Detectors
Field installed smoke detectors in the return air ductwork or
the supply air ductwork can be coordinated with the units
operation through the unit controller's binary input, D14. This
input in wired to TB2 and the supply air smoke detector can be
wired between terminals 103 and 104 and the return air smoke
detector can be wired between terminals 104 and 105. The T2
transformer supplies 24 V (ac) across each of these terminals
and a dry set of contacts can be wired to these terminals
respectively. This and additional wiring information can be
seen on the input wiring schematics at line number 220.
Figure 95: Smoke Detector Schematic
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Unit Options
Factory installed smoke detectors have similar wiring and the
control sequence is as follows:
When smoke is detected by either sensor, the normally closed
sensor contacts open. This removes power from binary input
B18 on the main control board.
The Microtech III controller responds by shutting down the
unit. The controller is placed in the Alarm Off state and cannot
be restarted until the alarm is manually cleared. Refer to the
operation manual supplied with the unit for information on
clearing alarms.
The smoke detectors must be reset manually once they have
been tripped. Power must be cycled to the smoke detector to
reset.
Emergency Shutdown
The terminals 105 & 106 on TB2 can be used for any field
supplied component that requires a unit emergency shutdown.
When these terminals are used, the factory installed jumper
must be removed.
Freeze Protection
An optional freezestat is available on units with MicroTech III
control that have hot water, chilled water, or steam heating
coils. The sensing element is located on the downstream side
of the heating coil in the heating section of the unit. If the
freezestat detects a freezing condition and closes, the
MicroTech III controller takes different actions, depending on
whether the fans are on or off. The freezestat is an auto reset
type of control; however, the controller alarm that it causes is
manually reset if the fan is on and auto reset if the fan is off.
Fan On Operation
If the freezestat detects a freezing condition while the fan is
on, the MicroTech III controller shuts down the fans, closes the
outdoor air dampers, opens the heating valve, and sets a 10minute timer. The MicroTech III controller’s active alarm is
“Freeze Fault.”
When the 10-minute timer expires, the controller begins
checking the freezestat again. If the freezestat is open, the
heating valve closes. If the freezestat closes again, the heating
valve opens, and the 10-minute timer resets.
The unit remains shut down until the “Freeze Fail” alarm is
manually cleared. Refer to the operation manual supplied with
the unit for information on clearing alarms (OM138 or
OM137).
Fan Off Operation
If the freezestat detects a freezing condition while the fan is
off, the MicroTech III controller opens the heating valve and
sets a 10-minute timer. The MicroTech III controller’s active
alarm is “Freeze Problem.”
When the 10-minute timer expires, the controller begins
checking the freezestat again. If the freezestat is open, the
heating valve closes. If the freezestat closes again, the heating
valve opens, and the 10-minute timer resets.
When the freezestat opens again, the “Freeze Prob” alarm
automatically clears. This feature protects the coil and allows
the system to start normally after a cold night.
External Time Clock or Tenant Override
There are several methods of switching the rooftop unit
between occupied and unoccupied operation. It can be done by
the controller internal schedule, a network schedule, an
external time clock, or a tenant override switch.
If the internal schedule or a network schedule is used, field
wiring is not required.
An external time clock or a tenant override switch can be used
by installing a set of dry contacts across terminals 101 and 102
on the field terminal block (TB2). When these contacts close,
24 V (ac) is applied to binary input MCB-DI3, overriding any
internal or network schedule and placing the unit into occupied
operation (provided the unit is not manually disabled). When
the contacts open (24 V (ac) is removed from MCB-DI3) the
unit acts according to the controller internal time schedule or a
network schedule. Refer to the unit wiring diagrams for
specific wiring termination details.
Figure 96: External Time Clock or Tenant Schematic
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Unit Options
Field Output Signals
The following outputs may be available for field connections
to a suitable device.
VAV Box Signal/Fan Operation Signal
Digital Output #10 (MCB-DO10) may be selected as either the
Fan Operation output or the VAV output via the keypad. The
VAV/Fan Op selection can be selected by accessing the Unit
Setup menu in the Extended Menu section.
Fan Operation
The Fan Operation Output (MCB-DO10) supplies 24 V (ac) to
terminal 116 on the field terminal block (TB2) when the output
is on. To use this signal, wire the coil of a field supplied and
installed 24 V (ac) pilot relay across terminals 116 and 117 on
TB2. When this output is on, 24 V (ac) is supplied from the T3
control transformer through the output relay to energize the
field relay. Refer to the as-built wiring diagrams.
The Fan Operation output is on when the unit is not Off and
when both the unit is Off and airflow is detected. It is off when
the unit is off and airflow is not detected.
VAV B ox O u t p ut
The VAV Box Output (MCB-DO10) supplies 24 V (ac) to
terminal 116 on the field terminal block (TB2) when the output
is on. To use this signal, wire the coil of a field supplied and
installed 24 V (ac) pilot relay across terminals 116 and 117 on
TB2. When this output is on, 24 V (ac) is supplied from the T3
control transformer through the output relay to energize the
field relay. Refer to the as-built wiring diagrams.
In the Heating state, the VAV Output is turned off to indicate
that hot air instead of the normal cool air is being supplied to
the VAV boxes. The VAV boxes are driven to their Heating
Position when hot air is provided based on either the normally
open or normally closed contacts of the VAV output. The VFD
will continue to be controlled to maintain the desired duct
static pressure. This output is also off when the unit is in the
Startup or Recirculation states. If this output is in the Heat (off)
position when the unit enters the Fan Only state or Minimum
DAT Control state, the output remains off for an adjustable
Post Heat Time (while the unit VFDs are driven to minimum
speed) or until the VFD gets to its minimum speed if the Post
Heat Time is set greater than 0. The Post Heat Timer can be
adjusted via the keypad/display Timer Setting menu in the
Extended Menus.
During unoccupied operation, the VAV Box Output is in the
Cool (on) position unless airflow is detected. When airflow is
detected, it switches to the Heat (off) position.
Figure 97: Field Output Schematic
Entering Fan Temperature Sensor
The entering fan temperature (EFT) sensor and an associated
“Lo Airflow Problem” alarm are provided on VAV units with
MicroTech III control and gas or electric heat. The EFT sensor
supply air temperature exceeds the mixed air temperature by
more than 60°F (16°C).
Note: This value is not always 60°F. It depends on whether the
unit is gas or electric heat and on the burner/baffling
arrangement on gas heat units.
is located in the supply fan section of the unit at the supply air
funnel.
In this case, a “Lo Airflow Problem” alarm is generated and
heat is not enabled until the alarm is manually cleared. Refer to
Heat is disabled whenever the airflow is detected to be too low
for safe heating operation. This condition is indicated when the
the operation manual supplied with the unit for information
clearing alarms (OM 920).
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Unit Options
Duct High Pressure Limit
The duct high pressure limit control (DHL) is provided on all
VAV units. The DHL protects the duct work, the terminal
boxes, and the unit from over pressurization, which could be
caused by, for example, tripped fire dampers or control failure.
The DHL control is factory set to open when the discharge
plenum pressure rises to 3.5" wc (872 Pa). This setting should
be correct for most applications; however, it is adjustable.
Removing the front cover of the device reveals a scale
showing the current setting. Turning the adjustment screw
(located on the bottom of the device) adjusts the setting up or
down.
If the DHL switch opens, digital input MCB BI 14 on the Main
Control Board de-energizes. The MicroTech III controller then
shuts down the unit and enters the Off-Alarm state. The alarm
must be manually cleared before the unit can start again. Refer
to the operation manual supplied with your unit for more
information on clearing alarms (OM 920).
Variable Frequency Drive Operation
Refer to the vendor instructions supplied with the unit.
Convenience Receptacle/Section Lights
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) convenience
receptacle is provided in the main control box on all units. One
of the following is required:
1 Connect a separate field-supplied 115 V power wiring
circuit to the 115V field terminal block TB7, located in
the main control box.
2 Select the factory powered outlet option at time of
purchase.
this gravitational effect will be the same as when the unit was
calibrated in the factory.
Accurately leveling a station involves applying a precise
mechanical force against the vane. This force should cause the
vane to move to a specific position if the DesignFlow unit is
correctly leveled.
DesignFlow Station Startup
• Before initial startup of the rooftop unit, carry out the
following procedure on both the right-hand (control panel
side) and left-hand (side opposite the control panel)
DesignFlow station vanes (see Figure 98).
Note: This procedure is much easier to carry out with two
people—one making the mechanical adjustments and
the other viewing and recording readings on the
MicroTech III control panel.
1 Verify that power is supplied to the unit’s MicroTech III
control system. The DesignFlow startup procedure
cannot be completed without use of the MicroTech III
controls.
2 Unlock and open the louvered outdoor air intake door on
the side of the unit (see Figure 98).
3 The swinging vane on the measurement station is locked
in place for shipment. Unlock it by removing the two
shipping screws. One is located one inch from the top of
the vane and the other one inch from the bottom of the
vane. Both are about eight inches in from the outer edge
of the vane.
4 Examine the station for shipping damage. Manually
rotate the vane and verify that it does not rub against
anything.
Figure 98: DesignFlow Station
Optional lights are available for certain sections in the unit.
Each light includes a switch and convenience receptacle and is
powered by the external 115V power supply connected to
TB7.
DesignFlow™ Outdoor Air Damper Option
DesignFlow™ airflow measurement stations are located inside
the louvered outdoor air intake doors between the intake
louver and outside air dampers. Essentially, they consist of a
vane that is repositioned by airflow, the amount of rotation
indicating the amount of airflow. They are calibrated precisely
at the factory and no further calibration is required. However, a
leveling adjustment is required in the field so that the
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DesignFlow unit is in the same orientation as when it was
factory calibrated. See “DesignFlow Station Startup” below.
The rotational position of the DesignFlow unit vane is
translated into CFM by the microprocessor in the MicroTech
III control system. The position of the vane is determined by
two things—the force of the airflow impacting the vane and
the gravitational effect on the vane. Gravity is the only factor
at the lower CFM end of the range. On a correctly leveled unit,
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Manually hold the vane closed against the mechanical
stop at the top of the assembly. Then, read the current
vane leveling position on the MicroTech III keypad/
display.
Do this by viewing the LH Lvl Pos= or RH Lvl Pos=
parameter in the DesignFlow setup menu. The LH Lvl Pos= parameter indicates the current position of the vane
for the left-hand DesignFlow station (side opposite the
Unit Options
D u c t T a p e
V a n e
F u l c r u m
A l i g n m e n t
P l a t e
T h i s E d g e
F l u s h w i t h
B o t t o m o f V a n e
T h e s e E d g e s
F l u s h w i t h
B o t t o m o f
V a n e
D u c t T a p e
control panel). The RH Lvl Pos= parameter indicates the
current position of the vane for the right-hand
DesignFlow station (control panel side).
Important: Wait several seconds until the value on the
keypad stabilizes before taking the reading.
For detailed information regarding operation and
navigation through the unit keypad, refer to Operation
manual OM 137 (discharge air control units) or OM 138
(zone control units).
6 Confirm the value of the reading. Ideally, it should read
close to 20.00 (19.50 to 20.50 is acceptable). If the
reading is out of range, loosen the screws fixing the
mechanical stop at the top of the assembly, make a small
adjustment, and recheck until the reading is in the
specified range.
Note: Generally, adjustments should not be necessary.
Locate the leveling component kit, which is shipped with
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the unit, in the unit mail control panel.
8 Duct tape the fulcrum alignment plate to the bottom
corner of the vane (see Figure 99) aligning it as follows:
a The bottom edge of its notches should be flush with
the bottom edge of the vane.
b The side of one notch should be even with the bend
near the outer edge of the vane.
c The plate should be flat against the outer surface of
the vane.
Note: The zero airflow position is when the vane is swung
away from the back wall and gently resting against
its stop.
d
Once the fulcrum is in position, press the duct tape
extensions down to hold the fulcrum in place.
e Remove the alignment plate after installing the
fulcrum.
10 Close and latch the louvered intake door.
11 Remove the cover from the access opening in the bottom
blade of the outdoor air intake louver (see Figure 102,
page 90).
12 Verify that the unit fans are off and that the outdoor air
dampers are closed. If there is a wind, cover the outdoor
air louvers with poly film, cardboard, or other suitable
material to prevent adverse readings due to wind.
13 Rest the leveling weight assembly on the fulcrum, as
shown in Figure 100, so that:
a Its bottom two thumbscrews rest on the top edge of
the fulcrum.
b Its top thumbscrew rests against the vertical
alignment mark on the vane.
Note: The alignment mark is located 0.50 inch in from the
bend on the outer edge of the vane. It intersects with
a hole located one inch up from the bottom outer
edge of the vane.
Figure 100: Place Leveling Weight On Fulcrum
Figure 99: Tape Fulcrum Alignment Plate to Vane
9 Locate and install the fulcrum used in the leveling
procedure as follows (see Figure 99):
a Wipe the bottom of the louver door where the fulcrum
b Pre-apply duct tape to the top surface of the bottom
c With the alignment plate taped to the vane and the
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will be located so that the duct tape will stick to it.
portion of the fulcrum, extending it about one inch
beyond the edges on three sides.
vane in the zero airflow position, locate the fulcrum
parallel to and against the alignment plate.
Unit Options
Top lock nuts
Vane
Bottom lock nut
Pivot point
Louvered
door
Access opening
Cover
Threaded adjuster
assembly
Long adjuster nut
Jam nuts
Locknut
To INCREASE L dimension
L
To INCREASE L dimensi
L
Right hand adjusterLeft hand adjuster
14 Set up the leveling test as follows:
a While holding the weight so it stays on the fulcrum,
manually rotate the vane to the wide-open position,
manually return it to the zero CFM position, and
gently release the vane.
b Locate the leveling weight assembly so its contact
point is against the vertical mark on the vane.
c While the weight assembly teeters on the fulcrum,
gently rap the base frame to slightly vibrate the
assembly and encourage the vane to seek its
equilibrium point.
15 Read the current LH Lvl Pos= (or RH Lvl Pos=)
parameter in the DesignFlow Setup menu on the keypad/
display. These parameters vary from 20% to 80%
depending on the position of the DesignFlow vane
16 If the value indicated by the LH Lvl Pos= (or RH Lvl
Pos=) parameter is not within the range of 22.56% to
23.02%, (22.79% is ideal) adjust the level of the
DesignFlow unit using the procedure described in
“Making Level Adjustments” below.
17 When the LH Lvl Pos= (or RH Lvl Pos=) value is in
range, remove the fulcrum and leveling weight assembly
and replace the access opening cover in the louvered
door.
Making Level Adjustments
The DesignFlow unit is mounted so that it pivots at the top
when three lock nuts are loosened, two at the top and one at
the bottom of the assembly (see Figure 101). Leveling the unit
involves precisely pivoting the assembly with a known force
applied to the vane until the vane opens to a specific position.
If after performing Steps 13 through 15 (previous page), the
vane does not come to rest within the specified range, carry out
the following steps:
1 Unlock and open the louvered outdoor air intake door on
the side of the unit.
2 Loosen the two 1/4-20 NC lock nuts at the top of the
DesignFlow frame (see Figure 101).
3 Close and lock the intake door.
4 Remove the cover from the access opening in the bottom
blade of the outdoor air intake louver (see Figure 102).
5 Loosen the 1/4-20 NC lock nut in the slotted hole at the
bottom of the DesignFlow frame (see Figure 103).
Figure 102: Remove Covers from Access Opening
6 If the LH Lvl Pos= (or RH Lvl Pos=) value obtained in
step 15 above is HIGHER than the specified range,
move the bottom of the DesignFlow frame closer to the
outdoor air dampers (away from the back end of the
unit). Do this by turning the long adjuster nut to increase
the L dimension in Figure 103.
If the LH Lvl Pos= (or RH Lvl Pos=) value obtained in
step 15 above is LOWER than the specified range,
move the bottom of the DesignFlow frame away from
the outdoor air dampers (toward the back end of the
unit). Do this by turning the long adjuster nut to decrease
the L dimension in Figure 103.
Note: If the necessary adjustment cannot be made using
the long adjuster nut, reposition the two 1/4-20 NC
jam nuts on the threaded rod to make larger
adjustments (see
When finished making the adjustments, tighten the
7
Figure 103).
1/4-20 NC lock nut in the slotted hole at the bottom of
the DesignFlow frame (see Figure 103).
Figure 103: Leveling Adjustment
Figure 101: DesignFlow Frame
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Unit Options
Fans and motors
VFD
Starters
A i r f l o w
A i r f l o w
R o t a t i o n
R o t a t i o n
Note: Make sure the leveling weight’s top thumbscrew is
still against the vertical alignment mark on the vane.
8 Gently rap the base frame to slightly vibrate the
assembly to encourage the vane to seek its equilibrium
point.
9 Recheck the vane position compared to the range
specified in Step 16 (previous procedure). Readjust the
level as necessary.
Note: If large adjustments are required to correctly level
the vane assembly, before rechecking the level,
relocate the fulcrum as described in Step 9 in
"DesignFlow Station Startup"‚ page 88.
10
When the level is correct, unlock and open the louvered
outdoor air intake door on the side of the unit and tighten
the two 1/4-20 NC lock nuts at the top of the DesignFlow
frame (see Figure 101).
Figure 104: Two Fans with Back Return
11 Close and lock the intake door.
12 Recheck the vane position and readjust the level as
necessary.
13 When the vane position is correct, replace the access
opening cover in the louvered door.
Propeller Exhaust Fan Option
Economizer units may include propeller exhaust or centrifugal
return fan options. This section covers maintenance and
operating instructions for the propeller exhaust option.
Centrifugal return fan construction, maintenance and operation
is similar to that for supply fans and covered in other sections
of this manual.
Prestarting Checks
Figure 105: Fan Rotation
Check all fasteners and set screws for tightness. This is
especially important for bearing set screws.
The propeller should rotate freely and not rub on the fan panel
venturi. Rotation direction of the propeller should be checked
by momentarily turning the unit on. Rotation should be in the
same direction as the rotation decal affixed to the unit or as
shown in Figure 105. For three-phase installations, fan rotation
can be reversed by simply interchanging any two of the three
electrical leads. For single phase installations follow the wiring
diagram located on the motor.
Once the fan is put into operation, set up a periodic
maintenance program to preserve the reliability and
performance of the fan. Items to include in this program are:
The adjustable motor pulley is preset at the factory for the
specified fan RPM. Fan speed can be increased by closing (or
decreased by opening) the adjustable pulley. Two or three
groove variable pitch pulleys must be adjusted an equal
number of turns open. Any increase in fan speed represents a
substantial increase in horsepower required from the motor.
Always check motor load amperage and compare to name
plate rating when changing fan speed.
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• Belts
• Bearings
• Fasteners
• Setscrews
• Lubrication
• Dust/dirt removal
Unit Options
B e l t S p a n
D e f l e c t i o n =
B e l t S p a n
6 4
C e n t e r l i n e s
m u s t c o i n c i d e
M u s t b e
p a r a l l e l
M u s t b e
p a r a l l e l
A d j u s t a b l e
S h e a v e
M o t o r
B e a r i n g
9
8
7
1 0
6
5
4
1
2
3
1 . F a n P a n e l
2 . P r o p e l l e r
3 . D r i v e F r a m e
C h a n n e l ( 2 )
4 . M o t o r P l a t e
5 . M o t o r
6 .
M o t o r P u l l e y
7 . S h a f t P u l l e y
8 . F a n S h a f t
9 . B e a r i n g s
1 0 . B e l t
1 1 . B e a r i n g P l a t e
Belts
Premature belt failures are frequently caused by improper belt
tension (either too tight or too loose) or misaligned pulleys.
The proper tension for operating a V-belt is the lowest tension
at which the belts will not slip peak load conditions. For initial
tensioning, the proper belt deflection half way between pulley
centers is 1/64" for each inch of belt span. For example, if the
belt span is 64 inches, the belt deflection should be one inch
using moderate thumb pressure at midpoint of the drive
(see Figure 106).
Check belt tension two times during the first 24 hours of
operation and periodically thereafter. To adjust belt tension,
simply loosen four fasteners (two on each side of the motor
plate) and slide the motor plate away from the fan shaft until
proper belt tension is attained. On some fans, fasteners
attaching the motor to the motor plate must be loosened to
adjust the belt.
It is very important that the drive pulleys remain in proper
alignment after adjustments are made (see Figure 107).
Misalignment of pulleys results in premature belt wear noise,
vibration, and power loss.
WARNING
Rotating parts can cause severe personal injury or death.
Replace all belt/fan guards that are removed temporarily for
service.
Figure 106: Belt Adjustment
Figure 107: Drive Pulley Alignment
Figure 108: Propeller Exhaust Fan Replacement Parts List
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Bearings
Bearings are the most critical moving part of the fan and
should be inspected at periodic intervals. Locking collars and
set screws, in addition to fasteners attaching the bearings to the
bearing plate, must be checked for tightness. In a clean
environment and temperatures above 32°F/below 200°F, fan
shaft bearings with grease fittings should be lubricated
semiannually using a high quality lithium based grease. If
unusual environmental conditions exist temperatures below
32°F/above 200°F, moisture or contaminants, more frequent
lubrication is required.
With the unit running, add grease very slowly with a manual
grease gun until a slight bead of grease forms at the seal. Be
careful not to unseat the seal by over lubricating or using
excessive pressure. Bearings without grease fittings are
lubricated for life.
Fasteners and Setscrews
Any fan vibration has a tendency to loosen mechanical
fasteners. A periodic inspection should include checking all
fasteners and set screws for tightness. Particular attention
should be paid to setscrews attaching the propeller to the shaft
and the shaft to the bearings. Loose bearing set screws will
lead to premature failure of the fan shaft.
manufacturer’s instructions printed on the motor. Use a high
grade SAE 20 machine oil and use caution not to over
lubricate.
Motors supplied with grease fittings should be greased
according to directions printed on the motor.
Removal of Dust/Dirt
Thoroughly clean the exterior surface of the motor, fan panel,
and entire propeller periodically. Dirt can clog cooling
openings on motor housings, contaminate bearing lubricant,
and collect on propeller blades causing severe imbalance if left
unchecked. Use caution and do not allow water or solvents to
enter the motor or bearings. Under no circumstances should
motors or bearings be sprayed with steam or water.
Exhaust Fan On/Off Control
The exhaust fans are turned on and off based on building static
pressure, outdoor air damper position, and discharge fan
capacity. Exhaust fans do not have to always run while the
supply fan is on, as does a return fan. They are turned on and
off through output MCB-B02 on the Main Control Board. For
detailed information on Propeller Exhaust Fan Control, refer to
the operation manual supplied with the unit (OM 138 or
OM 137).
Lubrication
Refer to “Bearings” above for bearing lubrication. Many
fractional horsepower motors installed on the smaller fans are
lubricated for life and require no further attention. Motors
Exhaust Fan Troubleshooting
Table 15 provides guidelines for troubleshooting problems
with the propeller exhaust fan options. A list of parts is
provided in Figure 108, page 92.
equipped with oil holes should be oiled in accordance with the
Table 15: Propeller Exhaust Fan Troubleshooting
ProblemCauseCorrective Action
Reduced
Airflow
Excessive
Noise
System resistance is too
high.
Unit running backwards.See “Prestarting Checks” on page 101
Fan speed too low.Increase fan speed
Excessive dirt on propeller. Clean propeller
BearingsTighten bearing collars and setscrews. Lubricate bearings. Replace defective bearings.
V-Belt driveTighten pulleys on motor shaft and fan shaft. Adjust belt tension. Align pulleys. Replace worn belts or pulleys.
Excessive vibrationClean dirt build-up from propeller. Check all setscrews and fasteners for tightness. Check for worn bearing.
Defective motorReplace motor.
Check backdraft dampers for proper operation. Remove obstructions in ductwork. Clean dirty filters.
Check for adequate supply for air exhaust fans or exhaust air for supply fans.
Correct propeller imbalance. Check for loose dampers, guards or ductwork.
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Unit Options
Ultraviolet
Light
Units
Light Power
Disconnect
Switch
Light Power
Disconnect
Switch
View
Window
Cooling
Coil
AIRFLOW
Ultraviolet Lights Option
When this option is employed, ultraviolet C light bathes the
moist surfaces on the coil and drain pan, killing most microorganisms that can grow there.
Typically, ultraviolet lights are installed on the leaving side of
the cooling coils in the unit. Each light module is mounted on a
rail and is removable for convenient bulb replacement.
UV Light Power Disconnect switches (two per door) are
factory installed on every door that allows a direct line of sight
to the UV lamps when opened. These switches are designed to
prevent UV exposure when cabinet doors are opened and must
not be disabled.
A viewing window near the UV lights allows viewing to
determine if the lights are energized. The viewing windows
use specially designed glass that blocks harmful UV light.
WARNING
UVC exposure is harmful to the skin and eyes. Looking at an
illuminated bulb can cause permanent blindness. Skin
exposure to UVC can cause cancer.
Always disconnect power to unit before servicing. Do not
operate if disconnect switch has been disabled.
Refer to the wiring schematic below. 115 V (ac) power for the
UV lights is provided by control circuit transformer T1. The
lights operate whenever the unit is powered, system switch S1
is closed, and all doors with door power disconnect switches
are closed. To turn the lights off, disconnect power to the entire
unit, or open system switch S1.
The normally open disconnect switches are wired in series in a
circuit that supplies 24 V (ac) to the coil of relay R45. When
all doors are closed, relay R45 is energized, and its normally
open contacts (in series with system switch S1) provide 115 V
(ac) to the UV lights.
All units are completely run tested at the factory to promote
proper operation in the field. Nevertheless, the following
check, test, and start procedures must be performed to properly
start the unit. To obtain full warranty coverage, complete and
sign the check, test, and start form supplied with the unit, or
complete the "Rooftop Equipment Warranty Regist. Form"‚
page 118 and return it to McQuay International.
WARNING
Electric shock and moving machinery hazard. Can cause
severe equipment damage, personal injury, or death.
Disconnect and tag out all electrical power before servicing this
equipment.
All start-up and service work must be performed only by trained,
experienced technicians familiar with the hazards of working on
this type of equipment.
Read and follow this manual: “MicroTech III Applied Rooftop
Unit Controller” (OM 920) before operating or servicing.
Bond the equipment frame to the building electrical ground
through grounding terminal or other approved means.
A representative of the owner or the operator of the equipment
should be present during start-up to receive instructions in the
operation, care, and maintenance of the unit.
If the unit has a factory mounted disconnect switch, use the
switch’s bypass mechanism to open the main control panel
door without de-energizing the control panel. See page 113 for
instructions.
Servicing Control Panel Components
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. May cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect electric power before servicing equipment. More
than one disconnect may be required to de-energize the unit.
Disconnect all electric power to the unit when servicing
control panel components. Unless power is disconnected to the
unit, the components are energized. Always inspect units for
multiple disconnects to ensure all power is removed from the
control panel and its components before servicing.
Before Start-up
1 Verify that the unit is completely and properly installed
with ductwork connected.
2 Verify that all construction debris is removed, and that
the filters are clean.
3 Verify that all electrical work is complete and properly
terminated.
4 Verify that all electrical connections in the unit control
panel and compressor terminal box are tight, and that the
proper voltage is connected.
5 Verify all nameplate electrical data is compatible with
the power supply.
6 Verify the phase voltage imbalance is no greater than
10%.
7 Verify that gas piping is complete and leak tight.
8 Verify that the shutoff cock is installed ahead of the
furnace, and that all air has been bled from the gas lines.
9 Manually rotate all fans and verify that they rotate freely.
10 Verify that the belts are tight and the sheaves are aligned.
11 Verify that all setscrews and fasteners on the fan
assemblies are still tight. Do this by reading and
following the instructions in “Setscrews,” which is in the
“Maintenance” section of this manual.
12 Verify that the evaporator condensate drain is trapped
and that the drain pan is level.
13 If unit is curb mounted, verify that the curb is properly
flashed to prevent water leakage.
14 Before attempting to operate the unit, review the control
layout description to become familiar with the control
locations.
15 Review the equipment and service literature, the
sequences of operation, and the wiring diagrams to
become familiar with the functions and purposes of the
controls and devices.
16 Determine which optional unit controls are included.
17 Before closing (connecting) the power disconnect
switch, open (disconnect) the following unit control
circuit switches:
a Main Control Panel
– Turn system switch S1 to OFF.
– Electric heat units: turn switch HS1 to OFF.
b Furnace Control Compartment
– Turn furnace switch S3 to OFF.
– Main Control Panel Switch
18 If the DAC or SCC unit does not have an optional zone
S7 to OFF.
temperature sensor (ZNT1) connected to it, you may
need to change the keypad entry under Setup/Service \ Unit Configuration \ Space Sensor= from YES to NO.
Note: If desired, you can significantly reduce all MicroTech III
internal control timers by the changing the entry under
keypad menu Setup/Service\Unit Configuration\Timer Settings\Service= from 0 min to X min where X is the
number of minutes you want the unit to operate with fast
timers.
Power Up
1 Close the unit disconnect switch. With the control system
switch S1 in the OFF position, power should be available
only to the control circuit transformer (T1).
2 Turn the Switch S1 to ON. Power should now be
supplied to the control panel, and the LEDs on MCB1
should follow the normal startup sequence (refer to
"Power-up"‚ page 55).
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Check, Test, and Start Procedures
Fan Start-up
1 Verify all duct isolation dampers are open. Unit mounted
isolation dampers may be mounted in the supply or
return sections.
2 Place the unit into the Fan Only mode through the
keypad menu System Summary\System\Ctrl Mode= Fan
Only.
3 Turn Switch S7 to ON. The controller should enter the
Startup Initial operating state. If the fan does not run:
a Check fuses F1 and F3.
b Check the manual motor protectors or that the circuit
breakers have not tripped.
c Check the optional phase monitor.
4 If the fans are equipped with optional spring isolators,
check the fan spring mount adjustment. When the fans
are running they should be level. Refer to "Spring
Isolated Fans"‚ page 52.
5 Verify the fan rotation is correct.
6 Verify the DHL safety is opening at a pressure
compatible with duct working pressure limits.
Note: The supply and return fan drives usually are selected for
operation in the drive's midspeed range. The return fan
drives are usually shipped with fixed pitch sheaves that
will provide the selected fan speed; however, the supply
fan drives are usually shipped with variable pitch
sheaves that are adjusted to provide the minimum fan
speed. Both drives should be adjusted for proper airflow
during air balancing. For more information, refer to "Air
Balancing"‚ page 98.
Economizer Start-up
CAUTION
Adjust dampers properly. Improper adjustment can
damage the dampers.
When an economizer is ordered without an actuator, the
linkage requires a 3.14" linear stroke to open it fully. Do not
allow dampers to be driven beyond their normal full closed or
full open position.
1 Check whether the outdoor air is suitable for free cooling
by displaying the keypad menu Temperature\OA
Damper\OA Ambient=. Low indicates low outdoor air
enthalpy; High indicates high outdoor air enthalpy. See
"Enthalpy Control"‚ page 84 to verify that the enthalpy
changeover control is working properly. You may want
to take temperature and humidity measurements.
2 At the keypad, set the cooling setpoint low enough so the
controller calls for cooling. Adjust the value in
Temperature\Zone Cooling\Occ Clg Spt= below the
temperature shown in Temperature\Zone Cooling\Control Temp=. In addition, on DAC units,
adjust the value in Temperature\Discharge Cooling\DAT
Clg Spt= below the temperature shown in
Temperature\Discharge Cooling\Disch Air=.
3 Place the unit into cooling mode through the keypad
menu System Summary\System\Ctrl Mode= Cool Only.
4 Observe the outdoor air dampers:
d If the outdoor enthalpy is low, the control algorithm
should start to modulate the dampers open to maintain
the discharge air setpoint.
e If the outdoor enthalpy is high, the dampers should
maintain their minimum position. Look at menu
Temperature\OA Damper\MinOA Pos=. Change this
entry to another value. Verify that the dampers move
to the new minimum position setpoint.
5 If the unit is equipped with the electromechanical
enthalpy changeover control (Honeywell H205) and the
outdoor air condition is borderline, attempt to change its
input to the MicroTech III controller by turning the
switch adjustment to A or D. Check enthalpy status in
keypad menu Temperature \ OA Damper \ OA Ambient=.
If this reading is Low, go to Step 4a. If it is High, go to
Step 4b.
Note: It may not be possible to check the economizer
operation in both low and high enthalpy states on the
same day. If this is the case, repeat this procedure on
another day when the opposite outdoor air enthalpy
conditions exist.
Perform the following procedure on all units:
1 At the keypad, set the cooling setpoint low enough so
that the controller will call for cooling. The value in
Temperature \ Zone Cooling \ Occ Clg Spt= will need to
be adjusted below the temperature shown in Temperature \ Zone Cooling \ Control Temp=. In addition, on DAC
units, the value in Temperature \ Discharge Cooling \ DAT Clg Spt= will need to be adjusted below the
temperature shown in Temperature \ Discharge Cooling \ Disch Air=.
2 Place the unit into cooling mode through the keypad
menu System Summary \ System \ Ctrl Mode= Cool Only.
3 Close the S1 switch. Now cooling is enabled and circuit
#2 is disabled. After CS1 is closed, the MT III board
starts its 5-minute timing cycle. Note that if the unit has
an economizer and the outdoor air enthalpy is low, the
economizer must fully open before the controller will
energize cooling.
4 When the outdoor air damper has fully opened and the
time delay has expired, the chilled water valve will open.
a Verify that there is a call for cooling by checking the
keypad menu System Summary \ System \
UnitStatus=. This should be in Cooling.
b Check the keypad menu System Summary \ System \
Clg Status=. The compressors will only run if this reads either All Clg or Mech Clg.
c Trace the control circuits.
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Check, Test, and Start Procedures
Heating System Startup
General
1 At the keypad, set the heating setpoints high enough so
that the controller calls for heating.Adjust the value in
Temperature \ Zone Heating \ Occ Htg Spt= above the
temperature shown in Temperature \ Zone Heating \ Control Temp=. In addition, on DAC units, adjust the
value in Temperature \ Discharge Heating \ DAT Htg
Spt= above the temperature shown in Temperature \
Discharge Heating \ Disch Air=.
2 Place the unit into heating mode through the keypad
menu System Summary \ System \ Ctrl Mode= Heat Only.
3 Verify that the high ambient heat lockout temperature
setpoint, Temperature \ Zone Heating \ OATHtg Lock= is
set above the current outside air temperature (shown in
System Summary \ Temperatures \ OA Temp=).
Gas Furnace
Refer to the “Start-up and Operating Procedures” section of
the Forced Draft Gas Fired Furnace Installation Manual, IM
684 or IM 685. Perform the start-up procedures given in it.
Electric Heat
Turn the electric heat switch HS1 to ON. The electric heaters
should energize. If the unit has multistage electric heat, the
MicroTech III Auxiliary Control board EHB1 should energize
the heaters in successive stages. The rate of staging is set in
keypad menu Setup/Service \ Heating Setup \ Stage Time=. The
default value of 5 min”can be adjusted from 2 to 60 minutes.
Steam Heat
The steam valve actuator should open the valve. The steam
valve is open when the valve stem is up. If the unit loses
power, the spring in the actuator should drive the valve wide
open. Check this by opening system switch S1.
Hot Water Heat
The hot water valve actuator should open the valve to the coil.
The three-way hot water valve is open to the coil when the
valve stem is down. If the unit loses power, the spring in the
actuator should drive the valve wide open to the coil. Check
this by opening system switch S1.
Air Balancing
Air balancing should be performed by a qualified air balancing
technician. Note that the supply fan motors are usually shipped
with variable pitch sheaves which are typically set at the low
end of the drive’s fan rpm range. See "Mounting and Adjusting
Motor Sheaves"‚ page 100. The return fan motors are usually
shipped with fixed pitch sheaves.
WARNING
Moving machinery hazard. Can cause severe personal injury
or death.
Do not use a mechanically driven tachometer to measure the
speed of return fans on this fan arrangement. Use a strobe
tachometer.
The following should be performed as part of the air balancing
procedure:
1 Check the operating balance with the economizer
dampers positioned for both full outdoor air and
minimum outdoor air.
2 Verify that the total airflow will never be less than that
required for operation of the electric heaters or gas
furnace.
3 For VAV units that have fan tracking control, adjust the
supply/return fan balance by using the MicroTech III
controller's built-in, automatic capability. For complete
information on using this feature, see OM 920
“MicroTech III® Unit Controller for Applied Rooftop
and Self-Contained Systems”
4 When the final drive adjustments or changes are
complete, check the current draw of the supply and
return fan motors. The amperage must not exceed the
service factor stamped on the motor nameplate.
5 Upon completion of the air balance, replace variable
pitch motor sheaves (if any) with comparably sized fixed
pitch sheaves. A fixed pitch sheave will reduce vibration
and provide longer belt and bearing life.
WARNING
Rotating parts can cause severe personal injury or death.
Replace all belt/fan guards that are temporarily removed for
service.
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C e n t e r l i n e s
m u s t c o i n c i d e
M u s t b e
p a r a l l e l
M u s t b e
p a r a l l e l
A d j u s t a b l e
S h e a v e
M o t o r
B e a r i n g
B e l t S p a n
D e f l e c t i o n =
B e l t S p a n
6 4
Sheave Alignment
Mounting:
1 Verify both driving and driven sheaves are in alignment
and the shafts are parallel. The center line of the driving
sheave must be in line with the ce1nter line of the driven
sheave. See Figure 111.
2 Verify that all setscrews are torqued to the values shown
in Table 23, page 109 before starting drive. Check
setscrew torque and belt tension after 24 hours of
service.
Figure 111: Sheave Alignment (Adjustable Shown)
Drive Belt Adjustment
General Rules of Tensioning
1 The ideal tension is the lowest tension at which the belt
will not slip under peak load conditions.
2 Check tension frequently during the first 24 - 48 hours of
operation.
3 Over tensioning shortens belt and bearing life.
4 Keep belts free from foreign material which may cause
slippage.
5 Make V-drive inspection on a periodic basis. Adjust
tension if the belt is slipping. Do not apply belt dressing.
This may damage the belt and cause early failure.
Tension Measurement Procedure
1 Measure the belt span. SeeFigure 112.
2 Place belt tension checker squarely on one belt at the
center of the belt span. Apply force to the checker,
perpendicular to the belt span, until the belt deflection
equals belt span distance divided by 64. Determine force
applied while in this position.
3 Compare this force to the values on the drive kit label
found on the fan housing.
Figure 112: Drive Belt Adjustment
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Check, Test, and Start Procedures
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Mounting and Adjusting Motor Sheaves
VM and VP Variable Pitch Sheaves
Mounting:
Adjusting:
1 Mount all sheaves on the motor shaft with setscrew A
toward the motor (see Figure 113, page 100).
2 Be sure both the driving and driven sheaves are in
alignment and that the shafts are parallel.
3 Fit internal key D between sheave and shaft and lock
setscrew A securely in place.
1 Slack off all belt tension by moving the motor toward the
driven shaft until the belts are free from the grooves. For
easiest adjustment, remove the belts.
2 Loosen setscrews B and C in the moving parts of the
sheave and pull out external key E (see Figure 113,
page 100). This key projects a small amount to provide a
grip for removing.
3 Adjust the sheave pitch diameter for the desired fan
speed by opening the moving parts by half or full turns
from closed position. Do not open more than five full turns for A belts or six full turns for B belts. Adjust
both halves of two-groove sheaves by the same number
of turns from closed to ensure that both grooves have the
same pitch diameter.
4 Replace external key E and securely tighten setscrews B
over the key. Tighten setscrews C into the keyway in the
fixed half of the sheave.
5 Put on belts and adjust the belt tension. Do not force
belts over grooves. Loosen the belts by adjusting the
motor base closer to the fan shaft.
6 Be sure that all keys are in place and that all setscrews
are tight before starting the drive. Check the setscrews
and belt tension after 24 hours of service.
Figure 113: VM and VP Variable Pitch Sheaves
LVP Variable Pitch Sheaves
Mounting:
1 For single-groove sheaves, slide the sheave onto the
motor shaft so that the side of the sheave with setscrew
A is next to the motor (see Figure 5, page 101).
For two-groove sheaves, slide the sheave onto the motor
shaft so that the side of the sheave with setscrew A is
away from the motor (see Figure 5, page 101).
2 To remove the flange and locking rings:
a Loosen setscrews D.
b Loosen but do not remove capscrews E.
c Remove key F. This key projects a small amount to
provide a grip for removing.
d Rotate the flange counterclockwise until it disengages
the threads on the shaft barrel.
3 Be sure that the driving and driven sheaves are in
alignment and the shafts are parallel. When aligning twogroove sheaves, allow room between the sheave and
motor to get to capscrews E.
4 Insert key C between the sheave and the shaft and
tighten setscrew A securely.
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