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Closed loop ground source systems, Multiple units on one flow center, Variable speed pump setup – WaterFurnace 7 Series User Manual

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7 SERIES 50Hz 700A11 INSTALLATION MANUAL

Figure 7: Closed Loop Ground Source Application

NOTE: For closed loop systems with antifreeze protection,

set SW2-1 to the “LOOP” (-9.4°C) position. (Refer to the

DIP Switch Settings table in the Aurora Control section.)

Once piping is completed between the unit, pumps and the

ground loop (see figure below), final purging and charging

of the loop is required. A flush cart (or a 1.5 HP pump

minimum) is needed to achieve adequate flow velocity

in the loop to purge air and dirt particles from the loop

itself. Antifreeze solution is used in most areas to prevent

freezing. Flush the system adequately to remove as much

air as possible then pressurize the loop to a static pressure

of 276-345 kPa (summer) or 345-517 kPa (winter). This is

normally adequate for good system operation. Loop static

pressure will fluctuate with the seasons. Pressures will be

higher in the winter months than during the cooling season.

This fluctuation is normal and should be considered when

initially charging the system.

After pressurization, be sure to turn the venting (burping)

screw in the center of the pump two (2) turns open (water

will drip out), wait until all air is purged from the pump,

then tighten the plug. Variable speed pumps do not have

a venting screw. Ensure that the loop pumps provide

adequate flow through the unit(s) by checking the pressure

drop across the heat exchanger and comparing it to the unit

capacity data in this catalog. 0.14-0.19 L/s of flow per ton of

cooling capacity is recommended in earth loop applications.

Flexible Duct
Collar

Vibration Absorbing

Pad

P/T Plugs

Drain

Hot Water Generator
Connections

Auxiliary
Heater
Knockout

Low

Voltage to

Thermostat

Unit Supply

Auxiliary Heat
Supply

Insulated piping
or hose kit

Disconnects

(If Applicable)

Unit Power

P/T

TO

LOOP

Geo

Link

®

Flow

Center

GeoLink

®

Polyethylene w/

Armaflex

®

Insulation

NOTE: Additional information can be found in Flow

Center installation manual and Flush Cart manual.

Closed Loop Ground Source Systems

Figure 8: Primary/Secondary Hook-up

7 Series to

Electromechanical Units

7 Series to

Envision Units

7 Series Unit #1

with AXB Board

7 Series Unit #1

with AXB Board

7 Series Unit #1

with AXB Board

7 Series to

5 or 7 Series Units

C

S

With pump
wired to
Unit 2

With pump
wired to Unit 1

With pump
wired to
Unit 1

With pump
wired to
Unit 2

Shut

Down

C

C

SL1

In

SL1

Out

VS

PUMP

SLAVE

OUT

IN C

C 1

2

VS

PUMP

SLAVE

OUT

IN C

C 1

2

VS

PUMP

SLAVE

OUT

IN C

C 1

2

VS

PUMP

SLAVE

OUT

IN C

C 1

2

Multiple Units on One Flow Center

NOTE: This feature is only available in the Aurora Advanced

Control package (AXB board), NOT the Aurora Base

Control (ABC).

When two units are connected to one loop pumping system,

pump control is automatically achieved by connecting the

SL terminals on connector P2 in both units with 2-wire

thermostat wire. These terminals are polarity dependant (see

Figure 8). The loop pump(s) may be powered from either

unit, whichever is more convenient. If either unit calls, the loop

pump(s) will automatically start. The use of two units on one

flow center is generally limited to a total of 1.26 L/s capacity.

Variable Speed Pump Setup

When using a variable speed pump flow center (FCV1-GL,

FCV2-GL, FCV1-GLNP, or FCV2-GLNP) the use of an AID

Tool will be necessary to adjust minimum and maximum

flow rates. The factory default is: minimum=50% and

maximum=100% speed levels. See the 7 Series Variable

Speed Pump Setup and Modulating Water Valve Setup

instructions within the Unit Startup section which is located

in the back of this manual. Always ensure that there is

adequate flow for the heat pump. See Recommended

Minimum/Maximum Flow Rates table.

NOTE: When sharing a flow center, the variable speed heat

pump should be the primary unit. When two variable speed

heat pumps share a flow center, the larger capacity heat

pump should be the primary unit.

Recommended Minimum/Maximum Flow Rates

Model

and Size

Closed Loop

Open Loop

Min. Flow Rate Max. Flow Rate Min. Flow Rate Max. Flow Rate

L/s

L/s

L/s

L/s

NVK009

0.3

0.8

0.3

0.5

NVK012

0.3

0.9

0.3

0.6

NVK015

0.3

1.1

0.3

0.8

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