Water Cooled Condensers
When water cooled condensers are used, they
generally will be shell and tube construction.
The water cooled condensers may be factory
or field installed.
Evaporative Water Coolers for Condensers
Evaporative water cooled condensers are
shipped directly to the job site by the manu-
facturer.
REMOTE AIR COOLED CONDENSERS
Handling
Lifting channels are provided at each corner
of the condenser. Condensers with three or
more fan banks will have additional inter-
mediate lifting channels. Use only these
locations for attaching cables during leg
assembly and lifting the condensers.
Rig cables to the lifting channels and position
the condenser so the legs can be bolted to the
frame. If the condenser was shipped on its
side, the intermediate erection plates for that
side should also be installed at this time. See
illustration for proper rigging technique.
Unmounted legs and lifting channels are fur-
nished with necessary bolts, nuts, and washers
for mounting to the unit. Mount each leg and
plate with the bolts provided.
Under no circumstances should the condenser
coil manifolds, control panel, or return bends
be used for lifting or moving the unit.
Locating
Locate the condenser with at least three feet of
clearance space on all sides to provide ade-
quate air circulation and room for servicing.
Mount the condenser on beams supported by
building columns or load-bearing walls.
The mounting surface for the condenser
should be at least 6 feet higher than the
flooding valve when the compressor unit is
equipped with condensing pressure control
valves. This height requirement is reduced to
4
1
⁄2 feet for installations not using condensing
pressure control valves. Refer to Section 1 ,
Installation Requirements, for details.
Leveling
Cross-level the coil section carefully, then bolt
the condenser legs to the support beams.
For multi-circuit condensers, consult the store
legend and refer to the metal identification tag
on the manifold end of the condenser to deter-
mine which compressor unit to connect to
each set of condenser circuits.
Route and support all piping in a manner that
relieves stress caused by vibration, thermal
expansion, and gradual base or building
movement. Construct a pitch box to weather-
proof the opening where piping is routed
through the roof.
Shutoff Valves
S h u t o ff valves are highly recommended, but
are not mandatory. These valves should be
field supplied and installed in such a manner
as to isolate the entire condenser.
HUSSMANN CORPORATION • BRIDGETON, MO 63044-2483 • Printed in USA
CONDENSER INSTALLATION Addendum – April 15, 1996
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