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McQuay AGS 210CS/H - User Manual

McQuay AGS 210CS/H
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Installation and Maintenance Manual
IMM AGS-2
Group: Chiller
Part Number: 331373301
Date: July 2008
Supersedes: March 2008
Air-Cooled Screw Compressor Chiller
AGS 120CS/H - AGS 210CS/H, Packaged
AGS 120CM/B – AHS 210CM/B, Remote Evaporator
60 Hertz, R-134a
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McQuay AGS 210CS/H Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMcQuay
ModelAGS 210CS/H
CategoryChiller
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

General Description

Overview of McQuay GeneSys™ air-cooled water chillers, their components, and features.

Nomenclature

Explanation of the model naming convention for AGS chillers.

Installation and Start-up

Handling

Instructions for safely moving and lifting the chiller unit to prevent damage.

Location and Service Access

Guidance on unit placement for airflow and accessing service points.

Clearance Requirements

Restricted Airflow

General

Discusses factors affecting airflow and unit features mitigating restricted airflow.

Vibration Isolators

Water Piping and Pumps

Chilled Water Pump and Water Piping

Recommendations for chilled water pumps and piping design for optimal performance.

System Water Volume and Pumping

Importance of water volume and variable speed pumping for chiller operation.

Evaporator Freeze Protection

Operating Limits and Flow Switch

Operating Limits

Details on operating limits based on ambient temperature for different efficiencies.

Flow Switch

Function and installation of the flow switch for unit start-up and protection.

Refrigerant and Glycol Handling

Refrigerant Charge

Guidelines for checking and adding refrigerant charge to the unit.

Glycol Solutions

Considerations for using glycol solutions for freeze protection and their effects.

Water Flow and Pressure Drop

Physical Data

Standard Efficiency Data

Technical specifications for standard efficiency AGS models.

High Efficiency Data

Technical specifications for high efficiency AGS models.

Dimensional Data

Electrical Data

Field Wiring

General guidelines and requirements for field wiring of AGS units.

Field Wiring Diagram

Typical wiring schematic illustrating connections for unit power and controls.

Electrical Data Notes

Power Limitations, BAS Interface, and Remote Panel

Details on power limits, BAS interfaces, and remote panel options.

Remote Evaporator Information

Piping Layout

Describes the piping schematic for one of the two refrigerant circuits in a remote evaporator.

Field Wiring and Kit Components

Details on remote evaporator field wiring, kit components, and line sizing.

Dimensions and Weights

Dimensional and weight data for remote evaporator units.

Vibration Isolators (Remote Evaporator)

Specifies vibration isolator locations for remote evaporator models.

Physical Data (Remote Evaporator)

Technical specifications for remote evaporator models.

Solid State Starters

Operating Messages

Displays on the control panel indicating starter status, parameters, or fault codes.

Starter Planned Maintenance

Troubleshooting Guide

FLOW CHART DETAILS

Explains the troubleshooting steps presented in the flowchart.

Component Location

Major Component Location

Identifies the location of key components within the chiller unit.

Power Panel and Control Panel

System Maintenance

General Checks

Overview of routine service checks for chiller operation and performance.

Compressor Maintenance

Guidance on maintaining the semi-hermetic compressors, including vibration checks.

Lubrication

Information on fan motor bearing lubrication and potential issues.

Electrical Terminals and Condensers

Condensers

Details on condenser construction and cleaning recommendations.

Liquid Line Sight Glass

How to interpret sight glass readings for refrigerant charge and moisture.

Lead-Lag and Maintenance Schedule

Lead-Lag

Feature for alternating compressor start sequence to balance starts and run hours.

Preventative Maintenance Schedule

Schedule for routine maintenance tasks categorized by frequency (weekly, monthly, annual).

Warranty and Service

Limited Warranty

Information on McQuay's product warranty and how to obtain details.

Service Procedures

General safety and procedural information for servicing the unit, including filter-driers.

Compressor and Expansion Valve Operations

Compressor Slide Valves

Operation of compressor slide valves for load/unload control.

Electronic Expansion Valve (EXV)

Function and operation of the electronic expansion valve for refrigerant metering.

Evaporator and Refrigerant Charging

Evaporator Description

Description of the two-circuit, direct expansion, shell-and-tube evaporator.

Charging Refrigerant

Guidelines for checking and adding refrigerant charge to the unit.

Standard Controls

Sensor Descriptions

Details on thermistors and pressure transducers for monitoring unit conditions.

High Pressure Controls

Protection and control strategies for high condenser pressure and motor conditions.

Head Pressure Control

Methods for managing head pressure based on ambient conditions and fan operation.

Compressor Protection

Overload protection, Guardister circuit, and short cycling prevention for compressors.

Controls, Settings and Functions

Troubleshooting Chart

Periodic Maintenance Log

General Actions to be Taken

Checklist for general operational and visual inspections of the unit.

MicroTech II Controller Data

Fields to record controller data such as status, capacity, and temperatures.

Job Site Data

Fields to record job site electrical data like voltage and amperage.

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