Electrical connection, Danger – ClimaCool IOM FLEX SERIES User Manual
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Connecting the Water Piping to Modules
Water piping must be installed in accordance with 
applicable codes and standards. Flexible connections and 
supports should be installed to prevent load or stress on the 
module's flange connections (see page 10 - Water Piping 
Configurations).
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The compliance of the installation to relevant codes is 
the responsibility of the installer. Before carrying out any 
electrical work, confirm that the main supply is isolated. 
The installer must ensure that the correct electrical drawing is 
available.
Inter-Module Power Wiring
The power for all modules is taken from a fused supply 
within the main panel. A typical power wiring is located on 
page 43 - Power Distribution. 
Inter-Module Control Wiring
After the power wiring has been run, the control wires can 
then be connected. The wires should be carefully marked 
and installed in the terminals shown on the wiring diagram. 
External control wires should be connected to the relevant 
terminals and devices. Wiring to the sensors should not be run 
with the power wiring.
Control Wiring Sizes and Lengths
When running control wires, proper gauged wires should 
be used. With 14 AWG the maximum distance allowed is 
250 feet. With 16 AWG, 100 feet is acceptable. You should 
not exceed 50 feet when using 18 AWG. These lengths and 
gauges are for the use of 24 volt control circuits.
Incoming Power Wiring
Incoming power should be supplied from a suitable 
disconnect switch. Proper grounding of the module is 
mandatory.
Electrical Phase Sequencing
Proper clockwise rotation for scroll compressor motors is 
important to prevent damaging the compressors. If you 
have access to a phase sequence indicating instrument it 
is recommended to use this following the manufactures 
directions. If not, you may “bump test” the compressors 
one at a time with pressure gauges attached to the high and 
low gauge ports of the compressors to check for proper 
rotation. Energize the compressor for a few seconds to 
ensure the discharge pressure gauge increases significantly. 
If the discharge pressure does not increase, proper rotation 
is reversed. You can quickly reverse compressor rotation by 
opening the main electrical disconnect and switching any two 
of the main power supply leads feeding that compressor's 
contactor.
Proper Voltage Balance
Occasionally, in three phase circuits, a voltage imbalance 
occurs between phases. It is not recommended to operate 
equipment when an imbalance greater than 2% occurs. This 
causes motors to run at high temperatures and may affect 
their longevity. The following example describes how to 
calculate the average voltage of the three phases to see if the 
imbalance is greater than 2%.
Example: 
Line one = 226v Line two = 230v Line three = 228v
The average is: 226+230+228 = 228v
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Next, 100(228-226) = 0.9%
 228
The voltage imbalance of the three phase circuit is 0.9%. 
This is well under the 2% range. 
Checking
Before power is applied to the system, the wiring should be 
visually inspected for loose connections or frayed terminal 
connections. All control wiring should follow wiring 
instructions supplied in the project submittal package.
Electrical Connection
DANGER
!
• Electric shock hazard!
• May result in injury or death!
• Disconnect power supply(ies)
before servicing!
• Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
• Risque de choc électrique!
• Résultat de mai dans dommages
ou la mort!
• Debrancher avant d’entreprendre
le dépannage de l’appareil!
• Consulter un réparateur qualifie
pour le dépannage.
DANGER
!
