Airedale OptiChill FreeCool 500kW - 1365kW - Manual (Page 23)

Chillers OPTICHILL
Chillers
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Installation & Maintenance : 6564868 02/2013
Installation Data
WATER SYSTEM Chilled water pipework and ancillary components must be installed in accordance with:
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National and Local Water supply company standards
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The manufacturer's instructions are followed when fitting ancillary components
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The system liquid is treated to prevent corrosion and algae forming
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In ambients of 0°C and below, where static water can be expected, or when water
supply temperatures of +5°C or below is required, the necessary concentration of
Glycol or use of an electrical trace heater must be included
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The schematic is referred to as a guide to ancillary recommendations
CAUTION The unit water connections are NOT designed to support external pipework,
pipework MUST be supported separately.
GROOVED & CLAMPED
TYPE CONNECTION 1 Place Grooved Ends Together 2 Locate Rubber Gasket
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Note that an expansion gap of 5mm is
shown here
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The gasket should be checked for
compatability and damage prior
to installation
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A thin coat of sealing lubricant should
be applied to both the inside and
outside mating surfaces
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Slip the gasket fully onto one of the
pipe ends, align the second pipe and
slide the gasket into place
3 Place Clamp over Gasket 4 Secure Clamp
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Wrap the 2-halves of the clamp over
the gasket
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Ensure the gasket fits snugly within the
grooved recess within the inside of the
clamp and that the clamp
mates correctly
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Tightend the bolts incrementally and
evenly at both sides until a leak free
seal is formed
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The gasket should not be visible
beneath the clamp when the bolts are
properly tightened