Installation manual

CH Series Chiller Operator’s & Installation Manual

FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS

Cornelius chillers are designed to operate with water to provide maximum performance for temperatures of 40° F

(4.4° C) to 100° F (37.8° C).

For questions regarding special or other fluids contact IMI Cornelius at 800-551-4423.

To purchase Lab or Industrial Glycol contact:

IMI Cornelius, 1-800-551-4423 - Part No. 111521000, 5 Gal.

Distilled Water Acceptable

De-Ionized Water

(1-5 Meg

ohms)

Acceptable

De-Ionized Water

(5+ Meg

ohms)

Acceptable with Stainless Steel & PVC only (No Copper

or Brass)

Propylene Glycol

(Lab & Industrial Grade)

Acceptable - 30% Glycol/70% Water

(For Applications with Temperatures below 40° F)

Lab & Industrial Grade Ethylene Glycol

Acceptable - 30% Glycol/70% Water

(For Applications with Temperatures below 40° F)

Mineral/Hydraulic Oils

(Commercial/Automotive Antifreeze)

NOT Acceptable

(Silicate Rust Inhibitors in Automotive/Commercial anti-

freeze damages pump seals and housing which lead to

failure.)

Acidic/Basic Solutions

(Above 8 or below 6 PH)

Not Acceptable

Mineral/Hydraulic Oils

(Viscosity > 50 Centistrokes)

Not Acceptable