Please be sure to leave it with the owner when you leave the job.
Use of Symbols
This publication includes warnings, cautions and information icons that point out safety related issues or conditions as well
as other pertinent information relative to a safe installation, service or maintenance situation� The following icons should be
interpreted as follows:
ELECTRICAL
HAZARD
WARNING
CAUTION
INFORMATION
The electrical hazard icon indicates the presence of an electrical hazard which
could result in electrical shock or death�
The warning icon indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result
in death or serious bodily injury if not avoided�
The caution icon indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in
minor or moderate injury if not avoided�
The information icon indicates a situation that may result in equipment or
property damage� The information provided alerts the reader to relevant facts
and/or conditions�
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General Information
VertiCool Classic
Inspection Of Equipment
Upon receipt of the unit, inspect for visible or concealed
interior / exterior damage� Report any damage to the carrier,
and le a damage claim.
Inspect the unit data plate to verify the model unit that was
ordered is what has been received�
Some options / accessory items may have been shipped
loose in one or more boxes� These may have been delivered
to another location, or possibly within the unit� If shipped with
the unit there will be a sticker that identies where in the
unit the shipped loose items are located. Conrm that all of
these options / accessory items are also available and that
no damage has occurred�
Handling
To facilitate handling, the unit is set on a wooden skid so
that it may be picked up with a two-wheel hand truck or fork
lift� Under no circumstances should the unit or the skid be
“walked” on the corners� Use dolly trucks, pipe rollers or
suitable means to move the unit to its proper location�
If a crane, cables or slings are used to move a unit or module,
spreader bars must be used to protect each section’s
cabinet structure� Some units or modules will be provided
with either lifting eyelets or brackets that should be used to
lift the sections�
When vertical style units are shipped split, or will be split in
the eld and then reassembled in the space, the condensing
section has refrigerant lines that extend above the top of the
cabinet�
When the unit is assembled these ttings are recessed into
the evaporator section . These ttings extend approximately
5” for all models (Figure 1)�
The space height needs to be sufcient to handle not only
the combined unit height, but also the refrigerant tting
clearance height�
5"
Mounting And Setting In Place
CAUTION
Unit should not be located in space subject
to freezing temperatures�
The VertiCool Classic has been designed to be installed as
a single package oor mounted unit.
Unit is to be mounted on a solid oor or supported on a
full 100% perimeter frame. Attention must be given to oor
loading limitations� Floor should be level in both horizontal
planes�
Before the unit is installed, a thorough study should be made
of the structure and proposed installation location� Careful
consideration must be given to location of wiring, condensate
disposal, ductwork and accessibility for maintenance
or service� It is necessary that a minimum clearance of
36” be allowed on the front of the cabinet� Some air path
congurations will also require side access to the evaporator
section. Sufcient clearance must be provided to slide the
air lter(s) out, either the left or right side.
Consideration must be made for condensate removal, either
with a trap or condensate pump�
The units might be shipped as a single package or they
might be shipped split� Units that have been ordered with
the optional resealable refrigerant ttings can be split in the
eld to accommodate moving into position. Sections are
also bolted together�
When re-assembling the evaporator section to the
condensing section, use a sling or other suitable means that
is sufcient to hold the weight of the section. Use spreader
bars to keep the cabinet from being deformed�
Make sure that the evaporator section is positioned correctly
for the desired air pattern� Care must be taken when lowering
the evaporator section that the refrigerant resealable ttings
are lined up properly and that they are not damaged in this
process� Re-install the fasteners if removed prior�
Figure 1
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Unit Vibration Isolation
When installing any oor mounted unit, it is generally not
necessary to provide any unit vibration isolation� However,
some form of vibration isolation may be requested� Please
note that the unit frames have not been designed for corner
point only loading with vibration isolation methods�
1. If spring mounts are to be used, fabricate a frame to
provide support around the entire perimeter of the unit�
Allow sufcient clearance for any door or panel access
that is required to provide eld service or maintenance
on the unit� The frame will also need to be designed
with suitable cross bracing� (Figure 2)
2. If wafe pad or other similar sound vibration materials
are going to be used, the material needs to be placed
under the entirety of the unit base�
Figure 2
Location
Strategically located intake and discharge louvers help to
prevent recirculation of discharge and contaminated air
into the intake air stream. Airow around a building and
prevailing wind direction can adversely affect the potential for
recirculation and should be factored into louver placement�
In some areas, local codes dictate louver location� Maximize
the distance of intake louvers from any exhaust outlet and
other contaminants, people, property lines, etc� Avoid placing
intakes near idling vehicles�
The bottom of the intake louver should be raised a minimum
of 12" from a horizontal surface (roof, sidewalk, etc�) to
prevent blockage from debris� If snow accumulations are
expected to be greater than 12", raise the bottom of the
louver above the average snowfall depth�
If more than one VertiCool unit will be installed in the same
area, then the minimum separation of one unit adjacent
to another should be 6 feet� A 10 foot separation distance
should be maintained where two units are installed one
above the other� It is best to direct discharge air up and away
from pedestrian walkways as well�
We do not recommend multiple installations between closely
situated buildings where discharge air could collect and be
directed back to the intake� Again, recirculation will cause
the unit to trip on high head pressure�
Clearance
Clearance of 36" is required on the front side of all units for
service and maintenance access�
If a unit has front return, 30" clearance on each side of
the unit must be provided for access to the motor and / or
refrigerant circuit components, such as the thermostatic
expansion valve(s)�
Filters can be accessed from either side of the unit. Sufcient
space must be provided for removal and replacement of all
lters. This can be from one side only or from both sides.
Louver And Ducting
Carefully choosing the right condensing section intake/
exhaust louver(s) and determining the best location for them
are critical components to a successful VertiCool installation�
and/or discharge unit openings to allow for optimum velocity
and reasonable pressure drop across the louver�
1. Select a louver design that will safely separate the
discharge from the intake air stream to ensure that air
recirculation will not occur�
2. The intake louver should be designed to minimize and
virtually eliminate water penetration at a reasonable
face area velocity (fpm)�
3. The discharge duct must be as short and straight as
possible but of sufcient length to guarantee uniform
airow distribution through the louver for maximum
velocity�
4. In most cases, the cross-sectional “free area” of the
louver must be equal to or larger than the crosssectional areas of the intake and/or discharge unit
openings to allow for optimum velocity and reasonable
pressure drop across the louver�
5. Ducts should be insulated if the unit is installed and
operating in cold climates�
6. Adequate access to both the evaporator and condenser
coils as well as the louver must be available for
cleaning purposes�
7. All louver manufacturer instructions, local codes, and
industry accepted guidelines must be followed for all
installations�
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INFORMATION
Discharge air from the condenser air
outlet should be deected away from the
condenser air inlet, to prevent recirculation�
The intake and discharge louver can be in separate frames
or combined in one frame�
The combination intake/discharge louver design (Figure 3)
offers an advantage over separate louvers because it requires
only one wall opening which decreases installation costs�
However, the blades cannot be of uniform conguration (i.e.
the same blade design and angle)� The discharge louver
blades should be angled to direct the airow straight out
horizontally from the unit and the intake blades should be
angled down at approximately 45°�
Combination Intake/Discharge
D
“D”
“D” Discharge“I” Intake
“I”
It is also benecial to angle the bottom of the intake ductwork
up from the louver toward the unit opening to minimize the
possibility of water carryover reaching the unit and allow for
proper drainage Figure 4)�
Figure 4
Discharge Louver
Access panel for condenser coil cleaning�
Inlet Louver
Louvers should be inspected and cleaned on a regular
basis� A bird screen is required to deter animals and debris
from entering the duct system�
3" Separation Plate
4"
[101�5 mm]
W
Figure 3
It is critical that the two air streams be directed in different
directions so that no recirculation of discharge air is allowed to
enter the inlet air stream� In some cases it may be necessary
to provide a deector vane or separator between the two air
streams� If recirculation of the discharge air does occur, the
unit will likely trip on high head pressure and continue to fail
until the louver design is corrected�
Louvers may be manufactured of aluminum (14 gauge) or
steel (18 gauge)� Louver widths of 30 inches or more should
have additional bracing midway along the blades to maintain
proper blade separation� If the louvers are to be installed
in a coastal application or any location with environmental
concerns, then the louvers should be treated�
Length of Ductwork for Discharge Air
The VertiCool Classic unit should be located a minimum
distance from the louvered wall to maximize efciency of the
blower� Certain conditions and obstructions at the fan inlet
and outlet adversely affect fan performance (i�e� elbows,
guards, dampers, etc�)� “System Effect” is a term used by the
industry to describe these adverse conditions� It is best to
design the inlet and discharge ductwork to provide minimum
sufcient straight length of duct to reduce system effect and
allow for uniform air discharge�
Figure 5 below illustrates the discharge air velocity prole at
various distances from the centrifugal blower� It is important
to determine the 100% Effective Duct Length to ensure
uniform air discharge�
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Based on formulas in ASHRAE Fundamentals – Duct Design,
Chapter 34, the following minimum intake and discharge
100% Effective Duct Lengths (EDL) are recommended:
The VertiCool units are supplied with a standard motor
and drive package which provides approximately 0�25”
ESP� Upgrades (optional) are available that can raise this
capability to 1” ESP or more� The drive packages have some
ability to be adjusted in the eld. You must know the overall
duct design in order to determine what drive package will
be required� Normal start-up procedures should be followed
including balancing the system following the completed unit
installation�
Application Data
Voltage208 / 230460575
Variation187 / 253414 / 504518 / 632
Cooling
(Air Entering Evaporator)
Water-Cooled
DB
(min./max.)
WB
(min./max.)
GPM / Ton
(min./max.)
Leaving Water
(min./max.)
65 / 110
57 / 72
2.5 / 3.5
60 / 115
Installation
The VertiCool Classic units can be shipped as a single
package or as a split package which is assembled in the
eld.
Air-Cooled Single Package
1. Move the unit to the desired installation location�
2. Unit contains a full charge of R-410a refrigerant�
3. Install the unit so that controls and access panels are
accessible to the operator and maintenance personnel�
4. Install the condensing section ductwork following the
guidelines and industry accepted practices for the
condenser air inlet and discharge�
5. Install ductwork on the evaporator as required� If the
unit was provided with a discharge plenum having
grilles, no ductwork would be required�
6. Install the condensate trap as outlined below�
7. Wire the unit as outlined below�
Air-Cooled Units Shipped Split or Split In The
Field For Unit Locating
1. Move the unit to the desired installation location�
2. Unit contains a full charge of R-410a refrigerant�
3. Install the unit so that controls and access panels are
accessible to the operator and maintenance personnel�
4. Install the condensing section ductwork following the
guidelines and industry accepted practices for the
condenser air inlet and discharge�
5. When re-assembling the evaporator section to the
condensing section, use a sling or other suitable means
that is sufcient to hold the weight of the section.
Use spreader bars to keep the cabinet from being
deformed�
6. Make sure that the evaporator section is positioned
correctly for the desired air pattern� Care must be
taken when lowering the evaporator section that the
refrigerant resealable ttings are lined up properly and
that they are not damaged in this process� Re-install
the fasteners if removed prior� Systems shipped split
from the factory will have the mounting hardware
located inside the evaporator section�
7. Install ductwork on the evaporator as required� If the
unit was provided with a discharge plenum having
grilles, no ductwork would be required�
8. Install the condensate trap as outlined below�
9. Wire the unit as outlined below�
Note: Not all combinations may be valid.
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General Ductwork Recommendations
1. Please make sure that all duct work, evaporator return
and supply air and for air-cooled units the condensing
section inlet and discharge air, is connected to the units
using eld supplied exible duct connectors.
2. Make sure that all duct work is supported
independently from the equipment�
These two installation requirements are meant to minimize
or isolate any unit vibration to help assure that it is not
transmitted into the duct work, to the structure and/or out
into the space�
All ductwork must be designed in accordance with industry
accepted practices� Consult ASHRAE, AMCA or SMACNA
guidelines or standards for details� Use of turning vanes is
recommended�
Verify that the designed duct external static pressure is in
line with the capability of the unit blower / motor provided�
Ducts should be insulated in accordance with applicable
industry standards or per local codes, particularly if the unit
will be operated during cold weather� The condensing unit
intake duct should include a provision to access the inlet
side of the coil for periodic cleaning� It is also best to design
for sufcient clearances for servicing the blower motors,
expansion valves, lters, and any additional accessories
installed�
This negative pressure can vary from less than 1” up to 2”
column. The condensate trap must be of sufcient depth in
water column to permit the condensate to ow from the drain
pan�
The “A” dimension (Figure 6) must equal or exceed the
negative static pressure developed by the supply air blower�
If it does not, the condensate will not drain properly and
may overow the drain pan. The trap must be at least 2-1/2”
deep to maintain a water seal under all operating conditions,
especially during blower start-up�
It is highly recommended that the trap be primed with water
prior to unit start-up�
Each trap must be piped to a suitable waste drain�
Unit
“A”
2-1/2"
Figure 6
Plenum Installation
The plenum is typically installed at the factory� However, it
may need to be removed to move the unit into position� The
plenum is held in position with drive screws�
If the plenum has discharge grilles, the grilles will have to
be removed to take the plenum off for re-installation on the
evaporator section�
Condensate Drain Connection
Install a eld fabricated condensate trap and drain line or
a condensate pump as required� Route the condensate
disposal tubing to a suitable location�
Units are equipped with two 3/4” IPS evaporator drain
connections� It is only necessary that one drain connection
be utilized� Make sure that the drain connection not being
used is plugged�
The drain line must be trapped because the coils are
located on the negative side of the blower(s)� The purpose
of the condensate trap is to neutralize the negative pressure
created within the cabinet by the blower�
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Refrigerant Connections
All units are shipped from the factory with a full factory
refrigerant charge. The resealable refrigerant ttings must
be connected and properly tightened to facilitate refrigerant
ow between the evaporator and compressor / condenser
section�
If the unit has been shipped split or has been split to
accomplish installation, the resealable refrigerant ttings
must be connected as follows:
1. On the refrigerant resealable ttings, if not already
accomplished, apply a few drops (5 to 6 droplets are
recommended) of refrigerant oil to the male coupling
halves before starting the assembly (Ref� to Figure 7)�
2. Align each resealable tting and hand thread the
female tting onto the male tting (Ref. to Figure 7).
Continue to hand thread until resistance is observed�
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3. Once slight resistance is evident, continue to tighten
the ttings using the appropriate size wrenches listed in
Table 1� Please note that it is important to support the
male side of the tting with a wrench when tightening
the female side with a wrench�
4. If the resealable ttings still feel loose, tighten a bit
more as required�
Figure 7
Clockwise Rotation
Female Fitting
Apply oil to male threadsMale Fitting
INFORMATION
Count the number of threaded rotations�
Use Table 1 to determine how many total
rotations are required for proper sealing of
other individual that is properly trained in
handling live electrical components should
perform the wiring installation� Failure to
follow all electrical safety precautions and
industry accepted practices when exposed
to live electrical components could result
in death or serious injury�
INFORMATION
Use Copper Conductors Only� Failure
to use copper conductors may result in
equipment damage�
INFORMATION
All electrical wiring must be in accordance
with NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA
(National Fire Protection Agency) most
current versions as well as any applicable
state or local codes�
INFORMATION
The correct phase sequence of the
incoming power supply is a requirement�
If the phase sequence is not correct it
could cause damage or failure to electrical
components� Reverse the incoming wiring
to resolve the issue� Do not switch any
internal unit wiring�
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
If low refrigerant pressure is evident during
the start-up process, check the tightness
of all resealable ttings. A tting that is not
fully open will restrict refrigerant ow.
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Conrm that the incoming power supply
matches the unit data tag�
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INFORMATION
Unit wiring and components have been
designed for the specic unit application
and factory assigned controls� Do not use
the unit transformers or alter the unit wiring
to interface any eld supplied accessories
or controls�
A factory provided power block is installed internal to the
unit’s electrical control panel� Route the main power wires
in accordance with all codes from the disconnect to the unit
power block�
A proper ground termination lug has been provided in the
unit control panel�
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Conduit is not an acceptable grounding
source� A separate ground conductor must
be connected from Earth Ground to the
factory supplied grounding lug internal to
the unit�
Transformer
Dual voltage units, 208/230, are wired from the factory
for the 208 volt power supply� If the power supply will be
consistently above 220 volts the transformer should be wired
on the 230 volt tap�
Wiring
1. Refer to the wiring diagram that was included with the
unit�
2. Units are completely internally wired at the factory�
3. All units are provided with terminal blocks�
4. Check the unit data tag for the required voltage,
minimum circuit ampacity and maximum fuse size�
5. Route the power wiring through one of the holes
provided in the front corner posts�
6. Power wiring must comply with all National or Local
codes� The power supply must be suitably fused for
wire protection�
7. Use copper conductors only� The unit must be earth
grounded using the ground lug provided in the electrical
box�
8. Select a location to install the thermostat to avoid
vibration, drafts, sun exposure or internal heat sources�
Use an inside wall�
9. Route the correct low voltage wire type and size back
to the unit and through one of the holes provided in the
front corner posts� Connect to the low voltage terminal
block per the wiring diagram supplied�
Wire Size1 AWG. Gauge
2220191816
40120150190305
Maximum Wire Length2 Feet
Notes:
1. Soilid, Class II copper wire
2. Based on a voltage drop of 1�2 volts per wire�
3. Total wire length is from unit to room thermostat, and
back to unit�
Three Phase Power
On units with three phase power supply, check for proper
blower rotation� If they are running backwards, interchange
two of the incoming power leads�
Do not rewire any components inside the unit�
Electric Heat
On larger units having a high amount of electric heat, a
second power supply may be required� Run the second
power supply to the connections located with the heater�
Follow all National Electrical Codes and Local Codes as
required� Make sure to run a ground wire to the supplied lug�
Route the low voltage wiring for the heater control to the low
voltage terminal block located with the heater�
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Voltage Unbalance
Voltage unbalance occurs when the RMS line voltages on
a 3-phase power supply are unequal� Voltages are never
balanced between phases, but if the level of the unbalance
becomes excessive it will create problems for not only
motors but also controls�
The maximum desirable voltage unbalance is 2�0%�
When testing for voltage unbalance, the phase-to-phase
voltages should be measured rather than the phase-toneutral voltages since 3-phase motors are connected across
phases� Use the following formula to determine the percent
of voltage unbalance:
Percent Voltage Unbalance = 100 x (Maximum Voltage
Deviation / Average Voltage)
Example:
Phase-Phase voltages
A-B = 479V
B-C = 472V
C-A = 450V
Average Voltage = (479 + 472 + 450) / 3 = 467
Maximum Voltage Deviation from Average =
467 - 450 = 17 (Must always be positive)
Voltage Unbalance = 100 x (17/467) = 3�6%
In this example the percent of voltage unbalance exceeds the
desired maximum of 2%� Additional checks should be made
at the unit disconnect to conrm the values. Use accepted
industry practices to check or test the quality of the power
supply� Often, it is just a matter of repairing malfunctioning
equipment or redistributing loads to improve the unbalance�
If no cause can be located and resolved for the unit power
supply, the building manager or owner should be notied of
the issue to get the proper power supplied to the unit�
It should be noted that the inclusion of a variable frequency
drive (VFD) with an unbalanced power supply may result in
nuisance tripping and 3rd harmonic currents�
Chilled Water Coil Valves Or
Hot Water Coil Valves
Chilled water or hot water valves, if supplied by United
CoolAir, are typically 2-way� The optional valves are shipped
loose for installation in the eld. The valves are to be mounted
in the outlet line of the coil�
Pressure Switches
High Pressure
This switch shuts the unit down in the event of excessive high
pressure in the discharge line� A manual reset is required at
the high pressure switch�
Low Pressure
This switch shuts the unit down in the event of low pressure
in the suction line� This switch is auto-reset�
Water-Cooled Units
INFORMATION
Do not reduce the water inlet or outlet
connection size as this will restrict water
ow and increase water pressure drop.
CAUTION
Ensure that the water pressure to the unit
does not exceed any valve rating�
INFORMATION
All eld installed piping must conform to
applicable local, state and federal laws�
The following items are to be eld supplied and applied:
A. Water shut-off valves (Gate or Ball Type)
B. Inlet water strainer with isolation shut off valves on
each side for periodic cleaning�
The standard condenser heat exchangers are co-axial type�
These are tube-in-tube type that are chemically cleanable�
The inner tube carries the water and the outer tube the
refrigerant� When designing and installing the water piping,
some consideration for the chemical cleaning should be
made, if desired, for future maintenance�
CAUTION
The condensate drain line should not be
connected to the condenser outlet, as
ooding will occur.
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