HP Modular Cooling System Site Preparation Guide

Item Description
Specifications
8 System Drain Valve
Type: ¾-inch two-piece, full-port, brass ball valve with chrome plated brass ball, PTFE seats,
steel handle, with solder end connections.
Pressure rating: 600psi WOG, 150psi WSP.
Centerline elevation: 6 inches minimum above base floor.
Orientation: Stem vertical up for lateral level operation.
Watts® FBVS-3C or equivalent, typical 1
9 Hose Adapter Type: ¾-inch brass hose thread adapter, typical 1.
10 Hose Cap Type: ¾-inch brass hose cap, typical 1.
11 Fitting
Type: 1 ¼-inch male fitting from water kit supplied by Hewlett-Packard and installed by
plumbing contractor, typical 1.
NOTE: Follow critical tightening instructions supplied with fitting.
12 Hose
Type: 1 ¼-inch flexible hose supplied with HP Modular Cooling System (MCS). Hewlett-
Packard will make final connections, typical 2 connections
13 Condensate Line Pipe: ¾-inch copper or Schedule 40 PVC
Fittings: Wrought Copper or Schedule 40 PVC
Orientation: Sloping downward and away from MCS for gravity drain
14 Compression Fitting
Type: ¼-inch MPT X 6MM compression fitting, Parker Hannifin, FPB6-1/4 Prestolok fitting or
equivalent
15 Hose Barb
Type: ½-inch I.D. hose barb x ¾-inch MPT, Parker Hannifin, 125HBL-8-12, fitting or
equivalent
16 Hose
Type: 6mm outer-diameter (O.D.) flexible hose supplied with HP Modular Cooling System
(MCS). Hewlett-Packard will make final connection, typical 1 connection.
17 Hose
Type: ½-inch inner diameter flexible hose supplied with HP Modular Cooling System (MCS).
Hewlett-Packard will make final connection, typical 1 connection
18 Filter
1µm filter is recommended for optimal long-term performance of the MCS. A cartridge or bag
filter could be used in a full flow or side stream flow configuration.
General Plumbing Installation Guidelines
• Contractors shall install all valves, strainers, and other piping components to the specifications
provided in the Chapter 3 section “
Piping approaches.” All components shall be readily
accessible.
• Contractor shall furnish and install adequate piping supports to withstand 40 pounds of axial
and torsional force applied to piping by MCS chilled water hoses.
• Contractor shall flush all lines of debris and cap prior to MCS installation.
• Contractors shall furnish and install Armacell AP/Armaflex® closed-cell elastomeric thermal
insulation with minimum 1inch (25 mm) minimum wall thickness on all customer piping and
fittings. Contractors shall furnish and install similar insulation type with minimum ¼-inch (6.4 mm)
wall thickness for HP MCS chilled water hoses and fittings. The HP MCS hoses have a 1¾-inch
outer diameter (45 mm) and fittings have a 2½-inch outer diameter (64 mm) at the largest point.
All insulation joints shall be taped with AP/Armaflex® Insulation Tape, 1/8-inch (3mm) thick x 2
inches (50 mm) wide x 30 feet (9.1 m) long. Mitered fittings should be cemented with Armaflex®
520 Adhesive.
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