Water Source Heat Pump systems (including Water Loop Heat Pump systems) must have antifreeze protection to 20°F [-6.7°C] for ClimaDry applications. The ClimaDry option MUST NOT be used on open water loop
systems, or any system without antifreeze protection.
Notes:
1. ClimaDry reheat option must be ordered with original equipment (cannot be eld added). Unit must have DXM
control. Not available for units with internal water valve, or ow regulator options. Check unit product catalog for
limitations and specic requirements.
2. ClimaDry cannot be used on open loop systems, only closed loop systems.
3. ClimaDry systems must use appropriate antifreeze solutions.
4. ClimaDry is not recommended for applications with poor water quality (see water quality guidelines in unit IOM).
The copper heat exchanger with cast iron pump (standard ClimaDry option) are designed for closed loop systems.
5. Max working water pressure for the ClimaDry option is 145psig.
6. Available with TT, TS models. Check unit product catalog data nomenclature for models with ClimaDry reheat
option.
7. Thermostat must be either:
1. Thermostat with dehumidication mode (similar to ATA32U02)
2. Thermostat and separate humidistat or dehumidistat controller (see Table 3 for DXM DIP settings).
8. ClimaDry units must have minimum entering air temperature of 70°F DB / 61°F WB
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Overview
ClimaDry™ Whole House Dehumidication Overview
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Relative Humidity (RH)
are increasingly becoming design issues that must be
addressed by selecting heating and cooling equipment
with advanced capabilities. The ClimateMaster
ClimaDry™ reheat option (patent pending) offers unique
features unlike anything currently available today.
ClimateMaster’s ClimaDry reheat option is an innovative
means of providing modulating reheat without the
complication of refrigeration controls. ClimaDry is Hot
Gas Generated Reheat, which utilizes one of the biggest
advantages of a water source heat pump (WSHP), the
transfer of energy through the loop piping system.
ClimaDry simply diverts condenser water through a
water-to-air coil that is placed after the evaporator coil.
If condenser water is not warm enough, the internal
“run-around” loop increases the water temperature with
each pass through the condenser coil.
Features Include:
• Modulating reheat for precise control of supply
air temperatures
• 100% reheat (operates as a whole house
dehumidier)
• “Neutral” supply air temperature even at part load
(non-design) conditions
• Supply air temperature adjustment, +/- 3°F
[+/-1.7°C] from 72°F [22°C] factory setpoint with
optional potentiometer
• Integrated factory supplied reheat controls – simply
attach a humidistat or dehumidistat
• Microprocessor (DXM) controls standard
• Ultra simple refrigeration circuit
• All water system eliminates refrigeration circuit
modications (same refrigeration circuit as units
without ClimaDry)
• Stable refrigeration pressures, even at low EWTs
• All components located inside the cabinet
•
Moves heat of rejection from ground loop to supply
air stream
ClimaDry Benets
ClimaDry is like no other reheat option on the market.
Proportional reheat is controlled to the desired leaving
air temperature set point (factory set point of 72°F,
[22°C}), no matter what the loop temperature is. Since
dehumidication operation will occur under less than full
load cooling conditions a good percentage of the time,
it is important to have a reheat function that provides
100% reheat in the spring and fall when the loop is cool.
Supply air temperature is eld adjustable to +/- 3°F
[+/- 1.7°C] for even greater exibility with an optional
potentiometer.
Competitors without ClimaDry typically use an on/off
(non-modulating) refrigeration based reheat circuit,
typically referred to as “Hot gas reheat” (HGR). HGR
needs higher condensing temperatures to work well,
typically 85°F [29°C] entering water temperature (EWT).
With HGR, cooler water temperatures produce cooler
supply air temperatures, which could overcool the
space, requiring additional space heating from another
source or a special auto-change-over relay to allow
the unit to switch back and forth between reheat and
heating. Rarely does HGR provide 100% reheat, like
ClimaDry.
A key benet to ClimaDry is a simple and easy to
troubleshoot refrigerant circuit. No switching valves or
hard to diagnose leaky check valves are utilized. No
unusual refrigerant pressures occur during the reheat
mode. The ClimaDry refrigerant circuit is like every other
ClimateMaster unit (without reheat), so everything the
technician already knows applies to troubleshooting
the ClimaDry refrigeration circuit. Plus, the water loop
portion of the ClimaDry option is easy to understand
and diagnose.
Availability
ClimaDry is currently available on ClimateMaster
residential Tranquility 27™ (TT) and Tranquility 20™ (TS)
series units (vertical and horizontal units only).
ClimaDry Applications
With the ClimaDry option, return air from the space is
conditioned by the air-to-refrigerant (evaporator) coil, then
reheated by the water-to-air (reheat) coil to dehumidify
the air, but maintain the same space temperature (thus
operating as a whole house dehumidier). The moisture
removal capability of the heat pump is determined by
the unit’s latent capacity rating. Latent Capacity (LC)
equals Total Capacity (TC) minus Sensible Capacity (SC).
For example, at 85°F [29°C] EWT, the moisture removal
capability (latent capacity) of a ClimateMaster size 036
heat pump is 9.6 MBtuh [2.8kW] as shown in gure 1.
Dividing the latent capacity by 1,069 BTU/LB of water
vapor at 80°F DB and 67°F WB [26.7°C DB and 19.4°C
WB] moist air enthalpy, converts the amount of moisture
removal to pounds per hour (multiply pounds per hour
by 0.4536 to obtain kg/hr). Calculations are shown
in gure 1. Most ClimateMaster heat pumps have a
sensible-to-total (S/T) ratio of 0.72 to 0.76. Therefore,
approximately, 25% of the cooling capacity is dedicated
to latent cooling capacity (moisture removal). When
selecting a unit with ClimaDry, the space sensible
and latent loads should be calculated. If the unit will
be used for space cooling, a unit with at least enough
capacity to satisfy the building sensible load should be
selected. If the latent cooling load is not satised by
the selection, a larger unit with enough latent capacity
will be required. The ClimaDry Option can be used for
the additional moisture load. If the unit will be used for
dehumidication purposes only, the latent capacity is
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the only consideration necessary. In this case, sensible
load is immaterial. Example latent capacities for a
typical ClimateMaster heat pump are shown in table 1.
ClimaDry is especially useful in Northern Climates,
where the heat pump may be oversized in the cooling
mode to provide enough heating capacity. Units with
ClimaDry will compensate for these applications
by operating as a whole house dehumidier when
necessary to maintain space Relative Humidity (RH).
Since the ClimaDry option is internal to the unit,
installation is much easier than a separate whole house
dehumidier. Plus, an additional compressor and
controls can be eliminated, simplifying the system and
lowering operating and installation costs.
Figure 1: Example Size 036 Performance
Performance Data
Model 036
Table 1: Typical Unit Latent capacity
Latent Capacity at 85°F [29.4°C] EWT
SizeMBtuhlbs/hrkWkg/hr
184.74.41.42.0
246.15.71.82.6
306.86.42.02.9
369.69.02.84.1
4211.010.33.24.7
4812.711.93.75.4
6015.214.24.56.4
7016.915.85.07.2
Dividing the latent capacity by
1,069 BTU/LB of water vapor at
80°F DB and 67°F WB [26.7°C
DB and 19.4°C WB] moist air
enthalpy, converts the amount
of moisture removal to pounds
per hour (multiply pounds per
hour by 0.4536 to obtain kg/hr).
Calculations are shown in gure 1.
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ClimaDry Sequence Of Operation
A heat pump equipped with ClimaDry can operate
in three modes; cooling, cooling with reheat, and
heating. The cooling/heating modes are like any other
ClimateMaster WSHP. The reversing valve (“O” signal)
is energized in cooling, along with the compressor
contactor(s) and blower relay. In the heating mode the
reversing valve is de-energized. Almost any thermostat
will activate the heat pump in heating or cooling modes.
The DXM microprocessor board, which is standard with
the ClimaDry option, will accept either heat pump (Y,O)
thermostats or non-heat pump (Y,W) thermostats (see
CXM/DXM AOM for detailed DXM information).
The reheat mode requires either a separate humidistat/
dehumidistat or a thermostat that has an integrated
dehumidication function for activation. The DXM
board is congured to work with either a humidistat or
dehumidistat input to terminal “H” (DIP switch settings
for the DXM board are shown below in table 2). Upon
receiving an “H” input, the DXM board will activate the
cooling mode and engage reheat. Table 3 shows the
relationship between thermostat input signals to the DXM
board and unit operation.
There are ve operational inputs for single stage units
and seven operational inputs for two stage units:
-Fan Only
-1st Stage Cooling
-2nd Stage Cooling
-1st Stage Heating
-2nd Stage Heating
-3rd Stage Heating (If applicable)
-Reheat Mode
• Fan Only: A (G) call from the thermostat to the (G)
terminal of the DXM control board will bring the unit
on in fan only mode.
•
1st Stage Cooling: A simultaneous call from (G),
(Y1), and (O) to the (G), (Y1), (O/W2) terminals of the
DXM control board will bring the unit on in 1st Stage
Cooling.
Cooling input takes priority over dehumidify input.
2
DXM is programmed to ignore the H demand when the unit is in heating mode.
3
N/A for single stage units; Full load operation for dual capacity units.
4
Single stage unit: W = 2nd Stage backup elec. heat; Two-Stage units: W = 3rd stage backup elec. heat.
5
ON/OFF = Either ON or OFF.
4
OGY1Y2
1
ONONONON/OFF5OFFONONONONON/OFF5OFFOFF
OFFONONONON
2
OFFONONON/OFF5ON/OFF5ONOFFONONON/OFF5ON/OFF5OFF
3
WHOGY1Y2
4
OFFOFFONONONON
3
Backup
Elec Heat
Reheat
4
OFF
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• 2nd Stage Cooling: A simultaneous call from (G),
(Y1), (Y2), and (O) to the (G), (Y1), (Y2), and (O/W2)
terminals of the DXM control board will bring the unit
on in 2nd Stage Cooling. When the call is satised
at the thermostat the unit will continue to run in 1st
Stage Cooling until the 1st Stage Cooling call is
removed or satised, shutting down the unit.
NOTE: Not all units have two-stage cooling
functionality.
• 1st Stage Heating: A simultaneous call from (G) and
(Y1) to the (G) and (Y1) terminals of the DXM control
board will bring the unit on in 1st Stage Heating.
• 2nd Stage Heating: A simultaneous call from (G), (Y1),
and (Y2) to the (G), (Y1), and (Y2) terminals of the
DXM control board will bring the unit on in 2nd Stage
Heating. When the call is satised at the thermostat
the unit will continue to run in 1st Stage Heating until
the call is removed or satised, shutting down the
unit.
NOTE: Not all units have two-stage heating
functionality. 2nd stage heating for units with
PSC fan and single stage compressor is auxiliary
electric heat (Y, W1, G).
• 3rd Stage Heating (ECM fan models only): A
simultaneous call from (G), (Y1), (Y2), and (W)
terminals to the (G), (Y1), (Y2), and (W1) terminals
of the DXM board will bring the unit on in 3rd Stage
Heating (compressor plus auxiliary electric heat).
• Reheat Mode: A call from the Humidistat/
Dehumidistat to the (H) terminal of the DXM control
board will bring the unit on in Reheat Mode if
there is no call for cooling. When the Humidistat/
Dehumidication call is removed or satised the unit
will shut down.
NOTE: Cooling always overrides Reheat
Mode. In the Cooling mode, the unit cools and
dehumidies. If the cooling thermostat is satised
but there is still a call for dehumidication, the
unit will continue to operate in Reheat Mode.
ClimaDry Component Functions
The ClimaDry option consists of the
following components:
• Proportional Controller
• Supply Air Sensor
• Motorized Valve
• Internal Loop Pump
• Hydronic Reheat Coil
reheat coil during the reheat mode of operation. The
proportional controller sends a signal to the motorized
valve based on the supply air temperature.
The internal loop pump circulates condenser water
through the hydronic reheat coil during the reheat mode
of operation. In this application, the internal loop pump
is only energized during the reheat mode. The Hydronic
Coil is utilized to reheat the air to the setpoint of the
proportional controller. Condenser water is diverted by
the motorized valve and pumped through the hydronic
reheat coil by the internal loop pump in proportion to the
control setpoint. The amount of reheating is dependent
on the setpoint and how far from setpoint the supply
air temperature is. The factory setpoint is 72°F [22°C],
generally considered “neutral” air.
ClimaDry Application Considerations
The reheat coil adds a small amount of resistance to the
air stream. Consult the correction tables on page 8 of
this manual for details.
Unlike most hot gas reheat options, the ClimaDry option
will operate over a wide range of EWTs. Special ow
regulation (water regulating valve) is not required for
low EWT conditions. Temporary, slight overcooling of
the space may result on rare occasions with ground
loop (geothermal) systems during extremely low EWT
conditions. Since dehumidication is generally only
required in cooling, most ground loop systems will not
experience these conditions.
Water-Source Heat Pumps with ClimaDry should not be
used as make-up air units. These applications require
equipment specically designed for make-up air.
� CAUTION! �
Water Source Heat Pump systems (including Water Loop Heat Pump systems) must have antifreeze
protection to 20°F [-6.7°C] for ClimaDry applications.
The ClimaDry option MUST NOT be used on open
water loop systems, or any system without antifreeze
protection.
The Proportional Controller operates on a 24 VAC
power supply and automatically adjusts the water valve
based upon the Supply Air Sensor. The Supply Air
Sensor senses supply air temperature at the blower inlet
providing the input signal necessary for the proportional
control to drive the motorized valve during the reheat
mode of operation. The Motorized Valve is a proportional
actuator/three-way valve combination used to divert
the condenser water from the coax to the hydronic
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Figure 2: ClimaDry Schematic
Water Out
(To Water Loop)
Water In
(From Water Loop)
Mixing Valve
COAX
Evaporator Coil
Reheat
Coil
Refrigerant Out
(Cooling)
Refrigerant In
(Cooling)
Entering Air
Leaving
Air
Note:
All components shown
are internal to the heat
pump unit.
Internal Pump
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Table 4: Tranquility 27™ Blower Performance Data
Airow in CFM with wet coil and clean air lter
Max
Model
ESP
(in. wg)
0.501/24810950475630740475920106047541060
026
038
049
064
Factory shipped on Tap Setting 2
During Auxiliary operation (residential units only) the CFM will run at the higher of the heating or AUX settings
Airow is controlled within +/- 5% up to Max ESP shown with wet coil and standard lter
0.501/237258504255606604258259504253950
0.501/226207303704905703707108203702820
0.501/215206103006006903001690
0.501/241120140070087010907001120140070041400
0.501/23100012506307809806301000125063031350
0.501/228601080540670840540860108054021350
0.501/2173090045073090045011350
0.751414601730870114013508701560185087041850
0.751313001550780102012107801400165078031660
0.75121120133067087010406701200143067021430
0.751194011205601010120056011350
0.751416702050102013001600102018602280102042280
0.751315001825920116014309201650205092032040
0.751212801580790100012307901430175079021750
0.751 1108013206601200147066011470
Fan
Motor
(hp)
Tap
Setting
Cooling Mode Dehumid ModeHeating Mode
Stg 1Stg 2FanStg 1Stg 2FanStg 1Stg 2Fan
Residential
Units Only
AUX
CFM
Aux/
Emerg
Mode
Tranquility 27™ (TT) Series with ClimaDry Reheat Option
All Tranquility 27™ (TT) units have an ECM fan motor as a standard feature. The small
additional pressure drop of the reheat coil causes the ECM motor to slightly increase RPM to
overcome the added pressure drop, and maintain selected CFM up to the maximum ESP.
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Table 5: Tranquility 20™ ECM Blower Performance Data
Airow in CFM with wet coil and clean air lter
Max
Model
ESP
(in. wg)
0180.501/2
0240.501/2
0300.501/2
0360.501/2
0420.501/2
0480.751
0600.751
0700.751
Fan
Motor
(hp)
Tap
Setting
46207503804805903806207503804750
35707003504505503505707003503700
25106203104004803105106203102650
14305302704305302701650
4780950470610740470870106047041060
37008504205406604207809504203950
26307703604906003606708203902820
15506703005706903401690
492011305607208805601000123056041230
38201000500640780500900110050031100
27409004505807004508009804502980
16608004007008504001850
41150140070090010907001150140070041400
3102012506308009806301020125063031350
28901080540690840540890108054021350
174090045075092045011350
412901580790101012307901290158079041580
31150140070090010907001150140070031400
21050128064082010006401020124064021350
19201120560900108056011350
414201730870111013508701520185086541850
31270155078099012107801350165077531650
21180144072092011207201190145072021450
1105012806401020125064011350
416802050103013101600103018702280103042280
315001830910117014209101680205091032050
214001700850109013308501480180085021800
1130015807901270155079011550
418302230110014201740110018302230110042230
316001950980125015209801720210098032100
214401750880112013608801670195088021950
1120015807901460178079011780
Cooling Mode Dehumid ModeHeating Mode
Stg 1Stg 2FanStg 1Stg 2FanStg 1Stg 2Fan
Residential
Units Only
AUX
CFM
Aux/
Emerg
Mode
See ECM control section for details on setting taps.
Tranquility 20™ (TS) Series with ClimaDry Reheat Option (ECM Motor)
All Tranquility 20™ (TS) units with optional ECM fan motor automatically adjust for the reheat coil. The
small additional pressure drop of the reheat coil causes the ECM motor to slightly increase RPM to
overcome the added pressure drop, and maintain selected CFM up to the maximum ESP.
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Table 6: Tranquility 20™ (TS) Series PSC Blower Performance Data
(Without ClimaDry)
Model
018
024
030
036
042
048
060
070
Black areas denote ESP where operation is not recommended.
Units factory shipped on medium speed. Other speeds require eld selection.
All airow is rated and shown above at the lower voltage if unit is dual voltage rated, e.g. 208V for 208-230V units.
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Table 7: ClimaDry Reheat Coil Pressure Drop - TS Units (PSC Motor)
Coil Face
Velocity
FPM
2000.0370.0330.0310.0280.026
2500.0520.0460.0420.0380.034
3000.0770.0660.0590.0510.044
3500.1130.0960.0850.0730.061
4000.1810.1600.1450.1310.117
4500.2420.2260.2150.2050.194
5000.3600.3450.3350.3260.316
For TS units with ClimaDry Reheat coil applications, calculate face velocity of the entering air. From the table above, nd ESP for Reheat application.
The loss includes wet coil loss.
TSH/V/D
018
In. of Water
TSH/V/D with Reheat ESP Loss
TSH/V/D
024, 030
In. of Water
TSH/V/D
In. of Water
036
TSH/V/D
042, 048
In. of Water
TSH/V/D
060, 070
In. of Water
Example:
Reheat coil pressure drop can be determined from the above table. Coil velocity (FPM) = Airow (CFM) / Face Area (sq. ft.).
1) TSH036 has a face area of 4.86 sq. ft. (see physical data table in I.O.M.).
3) From above table, it will be necessary to subtract 0.037 from the blower performance ESP.
4) On medium speed, the TSH036 (without reheat - see blower table) can deliver 1,100 CFM at 0.28 in. wg. with the
standard PSC motor; with the reheat coil, it now delivers 1,085 CFM at 0.28 in. wg. or 1,100 CFM at 0.24 in. wg.
5) If the decrease in airow is acceptable, no changes are necessary. Otherwise, high speed fan should be used
to overcome the pressure drop of the reheat coil.
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Tranquility 27™ with ClimaDry™ Electrical Wiring Diagram - 96B0037N74
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Flushing/Purging Units with ClimaDry
Units equipped with ClimaDry must be ushed/purged
with a ush cart. Detailed general ushing /purging
instruction can be found in the Flow Controller III IOM.
The unit must be powered (but not operating) during
ushing/purging. Unit power is required to operate
the three-way modulating valve during ushing.
When ushing/purging units equipped with ClimaDry
the earth loop should be fully ushed/purged before
attempting to ush/purge the heat pump. Once the
earth loop is ushed, position the ushing valves to
ush the heat pump. Then with ushing ow re-directed
through the unit, energize the modulating three-way
dehumidication valve to allow ow through the
dehumidication hydronic circuit.
Energize the modulating three-way dehumidication
valve by removing the red wire from the ACC1 ‘N.O.’
terminal on the DXM board. Connect this wire to the
ACC1 ‘NC’ terminal of the DXM controller, as shown
in gure 1, to energize the modulating three-way
dehumidication valve. Once energized, the valve will
take 45 – 75 seconds to fully shift. Continue ushing
during this time. After the valve has completed its shift,
use the air bleed from the top of the reheat coil to purge
air from the coil.
Note, if the ClimaDry sensor, located in the supply
air stream is above 70°F it must be disabled to allow
the modulating valve to shift. Disable this sensor by
removing the white wire from the Low Voltage Terminal
Block (LVTB) shown in gure 1.
Under extreme circumstances this procedure may be
required multiple times to purge all air from the circuit.
After completing the ushing/purging procedure, restore
the red wire to the ACC1 ‘N.O.’ terminal on the DXM for
normal operation. Return the white sensor wire to the
LVTB, if it was removed, as shown in gure 2.
White Thermistor WireRed Three-Way Valve Wire
Figure 2. Normal Unit Wiring
Extra care must be taken when using non-pressurized
ow centers to ensure all air is removed from the unit
and no additional air is allowed into the system. If air is
allowed to collect in the ClimaDry piping, nuisance trips
may occur. Additional ush/purge cycles may be used
when required.
Figure 1. Flushing/Purging Wiring
White Thermistor WireRed Three-Way Valve Wire
De-energize the valve by removing the red wire from the
ACC1 ‘NC’ terminal on the DXM board. The valve will
spring return to its normal position in just a few seconds.
After the valve has fully returned, repeat the process of
running the valve through its cycle and purging air from
the reheat coil.
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ClimateMaster works continually to improve its products. As a result, the design and specifications of each product at the time for order may be
changed without notice and may not be as described herein. Please contact ClimateMaster’s Customer Service Department at 1-405-745-6000 for
specific information on the current design and specifications. Statements and other information contained herein are not express warranties and do
not form the basis of any bargain between the parties, but are merely ClimateMaster’s opinion or commendation of its products.
The management system governing the manufacture of ClimateMaster’s products is ISO 9001:2000 certified.