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Dunham-Bush WCFX 18 - User Manual

Dunham-Bush WCFX 18
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INSTALLATION,
OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
Form No: MM0422A
R134aR134aR134a
50/6050/60 Hz50/60
INSTALLATION,
OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
Products That Perform . . .By People Who Care
®
MODEL:
WCFX Series
ROTARY
SCREW
WATER
CHILLERS

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • M
    Michelle MitchellNov 5, 2025
    What to do if my Dunham-Bush Chiller unit will not start?
    • K
      Kayla WalkerNov 5, 2025
      If your Dunham-Bush Chiller won't start, there are several potential causes: * **Power Issues:** Verify that the main disconnect switch is on and the main line fuses are intact. * **Control Power:** Check the control transformer fusing. * **Compressor Circuit Breakers:** If the compressor circuit breakers are open, attempt to close them. If they trip again, inspect the compressor. * **Phase Control Relay:** If the phase control relay is open, check for power supply issues like low voltage or phase imbalance. Correct these issues and then press the reset button. * **Flow Switch:** Ensure pumps are running and check the flow switch. * **Compressor Switch:** Turn the compressor switch on and check the alarm status, correcting any problems. * **Microcomputer Shutdown:** Press t...

Summary

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

INSTALLATION DATA AND DIAGRAMS

EVAPORATOR PRESSURE DROPS (FEET OF WATER)

Graphs showing pressure drops for Evaporator 1&2 Pass and 3 Pass.

CONDENSER PRESSURE DROPS (FEET OF WATER)

Graphs showing pressure drops for Condenser 1&2 Pass and 3 Pass.

OPERATION GUIDELINES

OPERATION SYSTEMS AND SCHEMATICS

OPERATION FREEZE PREVENTION

FREEZE PREVENTION

Critical measures to prevent freeze damage to unit components.

ELECTRICAL DATA AND OPERATION

ELECTRICAL NETWORK AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

VISION 2020 I CONTROLLER AND TERMINAL

Overview of the Vision 2020i controller and its user interface.

ELECTRICAL STATUS READING AND SETTINGS

STATUS READING

How to read input/output statuses, compressor status, and history.

ELECTRICAL AUTHORIZATION AND CONTROL

AUTHORIZATION

Procedure for gaining authorization levels for settings.

TECHNICIAN KEY AND MENU

Accessing technician level settings and main menu.

COMPRESSOR FLA CALIBRATION

Process for calibrating compressor Full Load Amps (FLA).

SENSOR CALIBRATION

Steps to calibrate system sensors.

ELECTRICAL MANUAL CONTROL AND COMPRESSOR FUNCTIONS

MANUAL CONTROL

How to manually control digital inputs and relay outputs.

COMPRESSOR CONTROL

How to manually control compressor operation (on, off, load, hold, unload).

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Overview of various control functions.

ELECTRICAL CONTROL FEATURES

RAMP CONTROL

Programming compressor loading rates for efficiency.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION

LOW PRESSURE CUT-OFF

Compressor protection against low evaporator pressure.

HIGH PRESSURE CUT-OFF

Compressor protection against high discharge pressure.

ELECTRICAL ALARMS AND CALIBRATION

CALIBRATION OF SCREW COMPRESSOR CAPACITY

Procedure for calibrating compressor capacity based on amps.

ELECTRICAL NETWORK SEQUENCE AND DBLAN

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

Step-by-step operation sequence for lead and lag chillers.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL AND CHARGING

ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION

Troubleshooting common electrical malfunctions and safety trips.

CHARGING (REFRIGERANT AND OIL)

Procedures for refrigerant and oil charging.

MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Guide to common symptoms, causes, and remedies.

Dunham-Bush WCFX 18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDunham-Bush
ModelWCFX 18
CategoryChiller
LanguageEnglish

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