Kodiak Recirculating Chiller Technical Manual
Manual # 820-0109, Rev. Y, 07/08/10
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Check Lytron’s website
www.Lytron.com
for the most current technical information.
Algae
Lytron recommends the use of an algae inhibitor to prevent growth in the reservoir.
Cleaning the System and Reservoir
To clean the unit follow these steps:
1. Drain the entire unit including the hoses and equipment being cooled.
2. Replace the coolant with clean water.
3. Run the unit with the clean water for 10 minutes.
4. Drain the unit again.
5. Replace all filters.
6. Refill unit with either water or a water and freezing point depressant.
Pump Strainer
All positive displacement pumps have a strainer to protect the vanes inside the pump. For pumps less than 2.5
gpm it is located in the pump housing. For larger PD pumps it is installed in the hose between the pump and
the tank. Periodically inspect and clean the pump strainer. If it becomes fouled the flow rate will decrease and
the pump may wear prematurely.
The strainer can be cleaned by rinsing it in warm water and brushing it gently. For a detailed procedure in
cleaning the pump strainer visit the Maintenance and Troubleshooting section of Lytron’s website at
www.Lytron.com.
Pumps
As a precaution, the pump must be periodically replaced. This will avoid damaging the unit and the cost
associated with excessive downtime. Typical operating life of the pump depends on pump type.
Pump Model
Typical
Operating Life
Positive Displacement
7,000 Hours
Centrifugal 28,000
Hours
Turbine 28,000
Hours
Note:
Please contact Lytron for pump pricing and delivery.
