Vortex combo-pac, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...on Instructions combo pacTM hot water air handler with high efficiency EC motor and iStat6 Control 45 Cowansview Rd Cambridge Ontario N1R 7L2 Phone 888 781 8151 Fax 888 670 2544 info vortexsource com www vortexsource com ...

Page 2: ...CP 1605 ...

Page 3: ... SELECTION 13 DUCT LAYOUT 13 PLUMBING LAYOUT 14 INSTALLATION 14 AIR HANDLER MOUNTING 15 DUCTWORK 15 RISK OF FREEZING 16 ELECTRICAL 16 THERMOSTAT 16 A C CONDENSING UNIT 17 START UP PROCEDURES 17 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 REFER TO THE CONTROLS MANUAL AS WELL 20 THERMOSTAT CALL ERROR 20 PUMP DOES NOT RUN 20 PUMP IS NOISY AT START UP 20 WATER HEATER T P IS WEEPING 20 INSUFFICIENT O...

Page 4: ...er on a housekeeping pad Are the isolation valves full port Restrictive valves will limit performance Are Thermostat connections correct including cooling and continuous run connections Have the packing materials been removed from the blower and the pump Is there an installation manual for the home owner Is the unit accessible Are there clearances for service and component replacement Are the supp...

Page 5: ...CP 1605 TYPICAL PLUMBING CONNECTIONS ...

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Page 7: ...CP 1605 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM Motor choke required for 3 4hp only ...

Page 8: ...000 73 000 91 000 Heating Capacity Btu h 140F water 30 000 63 000 70 000 80 000 106 000 Heating Capacity Btu h 160F water 37 000 80 000 90 000 103 000 135 000 Heating Capacity Btu h 180F water 48 000 99 000 110 000 125 000 164 000 USGPM Heating 3 0 4 8 4 8 4 8 7 0 Maximum Heating Airflow CFM 800 1200 1400 1800 2000 Max External Static Pressure wc 1 2 0 6 1 1 0 7 1 0 Max Cooling Capacity Tons 2 0 3...

Page 9: ...25 139 164 USGPM Heating 3 0 3 0 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 7 0 7 0 Max Heating Airflow2 600 800 900 1200 1050 1400 1350 1800 1350 1800 Max ESP in WC 2 2 3 0 9 1 5 0 6 1 8 1 1 1 8 0 7 1 8 0 6 Blower Motor Full Load Amps 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 7 7 9 6 9 6 9 6 9 6 Circulator Full Load Amps 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 1 Minimum number of outlets required at rated airflow Refer to SmallD Design ...

Page 10: ...m Vortex air handlers are also great for hydronic heating systems using ground source heat pumps They are the smallest units available in their capacity range combo pac air handlers are designed to take the guesswork out of system sizing and installation Matched specifically to common water heater sizes Vortex air handlers can be quickly sized using the quick sizing information in our spec sheets ...

Page 11: ...tes adjustable the fan will speed up every minute until the thermostat is satisfied or the fan reaches full speed The controller learns so that for the next heating call the fan will speed up if the last heating call was too long or the fan will slow down if the last heating call was too short Fixed fan speed is a programmable option There is also an adjustable pre heating and post heating feature...

Page 12: ...e protect against thermal siphoning Thermal siphoning is flow of water through the space heating circuit while the circulating pump is not operating due to hot water rising by natural convection During summer months this will cause overheating interfere with air conditioning and waste energy All air systems come supplied with spring loaded vertical lift check valves These check valves have been te...

Page 13: ...Select an air handler that meets or exceeds the calculated heat loss at the water heater operating temperature 130F 55C or 140F 60C 2 Select a water heater with an output that is at least 120 of the heat loss Duct Layout Make sure a proper duct design has been completed for the dwelling using HRAI ASHRAE or other approved design method Supply air Plenum Provide a supply air plenum that is the same...

Page 14: ...e return air duct or drop be acoustically insulated for at least 6 feet nearest the air handler For noise attenuation at least 2 changes in direction over the total return air duct system is recommended Refer to the small D design guide for additional requirements for small diameter higher static duct applications Plumbing Layout Refer to the plumbing diagrams as a guideline Any suitable hydronic ...

Page 15: ...s into the cabinet directly in front of and behind the coil 3 4 screws can be safely installed on either side of the coil The cabinet is designed so that the return air can be located on either side of the cabinet through the bottom of the cabinet or from the back Position the filter rack so that the filter is readily accessible Install the air handler with the door firmly screwed in place to make...

Page 16: ...ons Evaporator coils Evaporator cooling coils that are mounted above the hot water coil pose a risk to the hot water coil in the event that the compressor contactor on the condenser sticks in the on position When the call for cooling is satisfied the blower will stop running and allow cold air from the evaporator coil to fall onto the hot water coil Attic and crawl spaces Air handlers may be locat...

Page 17: ...boiler or external pump The contacts are rated for up to 240vac max and 10Amps Max A C Condensing Unit Connect to Y1 and COM on the screw terminal For two stage condensers use Y2 for second stage START UP PROCEDURES Do not start the air handler or water heater until ALL air has been purged 1 Fill the boiler loop or water heater with water but do not start it 2 Purge all air from the boiler heating...

Page 18: ...CP 1605 one minute repeat step 3 to purge air as necessary 6 Check pipes for heating to make sure there is flow ...

Page 19: ...uum the heating coil The fan may need to be removed by a service technician to gain access to the face of the heating coil Air conditioning coil At the start of each cooling season check the drain connection to the cooling coil to ensure it is free of debris If a plugged air conditioning coil is suspected call a service technician for testing and cleaning Fan and motor Check fan for dust once a ye...

Page 20: ...g and opening the drain port so that water flows through the pump can free this If it fails to free the pump removal for cleaning or replacement is necessary The daily pump exerciser will help prevent pump sticking Pump is noisy at start up Air is present in heating loop If sound has not diminished within 1 minute purge air in accordance with the Start Up procedures If heat source is a water heate...

Page 21: ...closed valve Water heater supply temperature is unstable Check water heater setting Cold water at hot faucet When heat source is a water heater the most probable cause is reverse flow through the heating loop from a stuck check valve repair or replace valve Fan runs for cooling but not heating Room thermostat may be connected improperly Refer to Electrical section or wiring schematic on door of ai...

Page 22: ...LK721 10k Thermister S S S S S XELK725 Remote monitoring gateway O O O O O XELK740 iStat6 Programmable control S S S S S XELR024DPDT Pump Relay 24VAC S S S S S XELR01TIMER Cycle Timer Pump Exerciser O O O O O XELT002 Transformer 24VAC 40 VA S S S S S XECM03E EC Blower motor 1 3 HP S S XECM04E EC Blower motor 1 2 HP A S XECM06E EC Blower motor 3 4 HP S S XECM99 Choke for 3 4hp motor S S XBLF105T Bl...

Page 23: ...ssures outside of the rated capacities lime or scale deposits corrosive operating environment equipment moved from original installation location Replacements furnished under this warranty will be F O B Vortex Source Systems product distribution points in the United States and Canada They will be invoiced at regular prices The account will be credited the full amount when the defective part is rec...