WaterFurnace Envision2 - Manual (Page 13)

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ENVISION 2 COMPACT - 50 HZ INSTALLATION MANUAL
In ground water situations where scaling could be heavy
or where biological growth such as iron bacteria will be
present, a closed loop system is recommended. The heat
exchanger coils in ground water systems may, over a period
of time, lose heat exchange capabilities due to a buildup
of mineral deposits inside. These can be cleaned, but only
by a qualified service mechanic, as special solutions and
pumping equipment are required. Hot water generator coils
can likewise become scaled and possibly plugged. In areas
Water Quality
Material Copper 90/10 Cupronickel 316 Stainless Steel
pH Acidity/Alkalinity 7 - 9 7 - 9 7 - 9
Scaling
Calcium and
Magnesium Carbonate
(Total Hardness)
less than 350 ppm
(Total Hardness)
less than 350 ppm
(Total Hardness)
less than 350 ppm
Corrosion
Hydrogen Sulfide
Less than 0.5 ppm (rotten egg
smell appears at 0.5 ppm)
10 - 50 ppm Less than 1 ppm
Sulfates Less than 125 ppm Less than 125 ppm Less than 200 ppm
Chlorine Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Chlorides Less than 20 ppm Less than 125 ppm Less than 300 ppm
Carbon Dioxide Less than 50 ppm 10 - 50 ppm 10 - 50 ppm
Ammonia Less than 2 ppm Less than 2 ppm Less than 20 ppm
Ammonia Chloride Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Ammonia Nitrate Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Ammonia Hydroxide Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Ammonia Sulfate Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm Less than 0.5 ppm
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Less than 1000 ppm 1000 - 1500 ppm 1000 - 1500 ppm
LSI Index +0.5 to -0.5 +0.5 to -0.5 +0.5 to -0.5
Iron Fouling
(Biological Growth)
Iron, FE 2 + (Ferrous)
Bacterial Iron Potential
< 0.2 ppm < 0.2 ppm < 0.2 ppm
Iron Oxide
Less than 1 ppm, above this
level deposition will occur
Less than 1 ppm, above this
level deposition will occur
Less than 1 ppm, above this
level deposition will occur
Erosion
Suspended Solids
Less than 10 ppm and filtered
for max. of 600 micron size
Less than 10 ppm and filtered
for max. of 600 micron size
Less than 10 ppm and filtered
for max. of 600 micron size
Threshold Velocity
(Fresh Water)
< 1.8 m/sec < 1.8 m/sec < 1.8 m/sec
NOTES: Grains = ppm divided by 17
mg/L is equivalent to ppm
2/22/12
with extremely hard water, the owner should be informed
that the heat exchanger may require occasional flushing.
Failure to adhere to the guidelines in the water quality table
could result in loss of warranty.
Units with cupronickel heat exchangers are recommended
for open loop applications due to the increased resistance
to build-up and corrosion, along with reduced wear caused
by acid cleaning.
System Cleaning and Flushing
Cleaning and Flushing
Prior to start up of any heat pump, the water circulating
system must be cleaned and flushed of all dirt and debris.
If the system is equipped with water shutoff valves, the
supply and return runouts must be connected together
at each unit location (This will prevent the introduction of
dirt into the unit, see Flushing with Water Shutoff Valve
Equipped Systems illustration). The system should be filled
at the water make-up connection with all air vents open.
After filling, vents should be closed.
The contractor should start the main circulator with the
pressure reducing valve makeup open. Vents should be
checked in sequence to bleed off any trapped air and to
verify circulation through all components of the system.
As water circulates through the system, the contractor
should check and repair any leaks found in the piping
system. Drain(s) at the lowest point(s) in the system should
Return Runout
Supply Runout
Mains
Rubber Hose
Runouts Initially
Connected Together
Flushing with Water Shutoff Valve Equipped Systems