Instruction manual

Maximum Series Portable Chiller : Air & Water-Cooled : M1 Series Instrument
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ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC.
525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142
317-887-0729 Fax: [phone]
Service Department Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
1.1 INTRODUCTION
A. This manual covers portable chillers from 5 to 40 tons (17 to 140
kW) of cooling capacity using the Advantage M1 microprocessor
controlinstrumentandxeddisplacementscrollcompressorsand
digitalscrollcompressors.Thestandarduidoperatingtemperature
range for this chiller is 20°F to 80°F for units using R410A
refrigerant. Units using other refrigerants have different standard
operatingranges.Unitsoperatingbelow48°Fuidrequiretheuse
of a water/propylene glycol to prevent freezing. Customized units
may have different operating ranges. Consult the factory if you have
questions about the operating range of your chiller.
B. The intent of this manual is to serve as a guide in the installation,
operation and maintenance of your chiller. Improper installation can
lead to equipment damage and poor performance. Failure to follow
the installation, operation and maintenance instructions may result
in damage to the unit that is not covered under the limited warranty.
This manual is for standard products. The information contained in
this manual is intended to be general in nature. The information is
typical only and may not represent the actual unit purchased.
C. Chemical refrigerants are used in this unit. The refrigerant is sealed
and tested in a pressurized system however a system failure will
releaseit.Refrigerantgascancausetoxicfumesifexposedtore.
Installthisunitinawell-ventilatedareaawayfromopenames.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a hazardous
condition. Recover refrigerant to relieve pressure before opening
the system. See nameplate for refrigerant type. Do not use non-
approved refrigerants or refrigerant substitutes.
D. Customers should implement a refrigerant management program
to document the type and quantity of refrigerant in each chiller. All
refrigeration service technicians performing work on this chiller must
belicensedandcertied.
E. WhencallingforassistancefromtheManufacturer’sService
Department, it is important to know the model and serial number
of the particular unit. The model number includes critical unit
information which is helpful when troubleshooting operating
difculties.Theserialnumberallowstheserviceteamtolocate
manufacturing and testing records which can have additional
information relating to a particular unit.
1.2 SAFETY
A. It is important to become thoroughly familiar with this manual and
the operating characteristics of the unit.
B. Itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoassureproperoperatortraining,
installation, operation, and maintenance of the unit.