WaterFurnace TruClimate 500 - User Manual

General Installation Information ................................................................................................ 2
Refrigeration Detection and Mitigation ................................................................................. 4
Serial Plate .........................................................................................................................................8
Dimensional Data
............................................................................................................................ 9
Physical Data .................................................................................................................................... 18
Installation .........................................................................................................................................19
Removing a Module from the Bank of Units ........................................................................ 20
Lifting and Short Distance Transport ......................................................................................21
Installation of Bypass/Temperature Headers ....................................................................... 22
Water Connections & Water Quality ....................................................................................... 25
Electrical Connections .................................................................................................................. 27
Refrigerant Removal and Evacuation ..................................................................................... 28
Charging Procedures .....................................................................................................................28
Refrigerant Recovery.....................................................................................................................29
Refrigeration Cycle Analysis ....................................................................................................... 30
Revision Guide .................................................................................................................................32
INSTALLATION GUIDE
TruClimate 500
R-454B
60Hz
IG1901WW
WaterFurnace’s TruClimate 300 & 500 products are certified by AHRI
Standard 550/590 for Water-Cooled Water Chilling and Heat
Pump Water-Heating Packages.
Conforms To UL STDS 60335-1 & 60335-2-40
Certified To CSA STDS C22.2 # 60335-1 & 60335-2-40
For the User
NOTICE: To avoid equipment damage, do not leave the system
filled in a building without heat during cold weather, unless
adequate freeze protection levels of antifreeze are used. Heat
exchangers do not fully drain and will freeze unless protected,
causing permanent damage.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Keep this manual in a safe place in order to provide your
serviceman with necessary information.
WARNING
NOTICE
WARNING: Before performing service or maintenance
operations on the system, turn off main power switches
to the unit. Electrical shock could cause serious personal
injury.
WARNING: All WaterFurnace products are designed,
tested, and manufactured to comply with the latest
publicly released and available edition of UL 60335-2-
40 for electrical safety certification. All field electrical
connections must follow the National Electrical Code
(NEC) guide standards and / or any local codes that may
be applicable for the installation.
WARNING: Only factory authorized personnel are
approved for startup, check test and commissioning of
this unit.
INSTALLER: Please take the time to read and understand
these instructions prior to any installation. Installer must
give a copy of this manual to the owner.
Definition of Warnings and Symbols
CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING
DANGER
Indicates a situation that results in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a situation that could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a situation that could result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation that could result in
equipment or property damage.
WARNING

Summary

General Installation Information

For the User

Provides guidance for end-users regarding safety and manual storage.

Definition of Warnings and Symbols

Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE symbols used in the manual.

For the Installer

Outlines essential precautions and qualifications for personnel performing installation and service.

Installation Space Requirements

Specifies minimum clearance and location requirements for safe and effective unit installation.

Refrigerant Detection and Mitigation

Addresses strategies and requirements for detecting refrigerant leaks and mitigating their impact.

Serial Plate

Refrigerant Type and Charge Amount

Details the refrigerant type, charge per circuit, and pressure specifications found on the unit's serial plate.

Dimensional Data: Modular Units (No Header Rack)

Dimensional Data: Modular Units (With Header Rack)

Dimensional Data: Banked Units

Dimensional Data: Service Clearance (Banked Units)

Dimensional Data: Center of Gravity

Physical Data

Modular Physical Data

Lists physical specifications including refrigerant charge, compressor details, and component weights for modular units.

Header Rack Physical Data

Details physical specifications for various header rack configurations, including water volume and weight.

Chiller Installation

Chiller Installation: Removing Module from Bank of Units

Chiller Installation: Lifting and Short Distance Transport

Installation Information: Bypass and Temperature Headers

Water Connections

Water Piping

Guidelines for installing water piping, including strainer requirements and system cleanliness.

Temperature Headers

Information on installing temperature headers for monitoring water flow between building and chiller.

Bypass Headers

Instructions for installing bypass headers connecting chiller outlets to building connections.

Water Quality Guidelines

Electrical Connections

Individual -

Describes the single high voltage feed requirement for each module from the building.

Single Point

Details the single high voltage connection point from the building to field wiring.

Refrigerant Removal and Evacuation

Refrigerant Recovery

Refrigeration Cycle Analysis

Revision Guide

WaterFurnace TruClimate 500 Specifications