JOHNSON CONTROLS
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Form 160.78-N1 
Issue date: 2/02/2022
Section 2 - Installation
The rigging, operating weights, and over-
all dimensions are provided in Section 
3 - Dimensions, nozzle arrangements, 
and weights to help you determine the 
clearances required for rigging. Add 6 
in. (15 cm) to overall height for optional 
skidded unit.
Determine location
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 chillers are furnished with vibration isolator 
mounts for basement or ground level installations. 
Units may be located on upper floor levels providing 
the floor is capable of supporting the total unit operat-
ing weight and optional spring isolators are used.
Sucient clearance to facilitate normal 
service and maintenance work must be 
provided around and above the unit and 
particularly space provided at either 
end to permit cleaning or replacement 
of evaporator and condenser tubes. See 
Clearance requirements. A doorway or 
other suciently large opening properly 
located may be used.
The chiller should be located in an indoor 
location where temperatures range from 
40°F to 110°F (4.4°C to 43.3°C).
The chiller control panel location must be 
a physically secured area that only grants 
authorized personnel access. To further 
harden security, the control panel must 
be mechanically locked. The key(s) to the 
control panel must be removed and stored 
in a secure location.
Foundation requirements
A level floor, mounting pad or foundation must be pro-
vided by others, capable of supporting the operating 
weight of the unit.
Clearance requirements
Use the following clearances:
Rear and above unit 2 ft (61 cm)
Front of unit 3 ft (91 cm)
Tube removal 14 ft* (4.3 m) either end
  *  10 ft (3 m): 2110 and 2510 shell codes 
14 ft (4.3 m): 2514 shell codes
Rig unit to final location
Rig the unit to its final location on the floor or mount-
ing pad, lift the unit (or shell assembly) by means of an 
overhead lift and lower the unit to its mounting posi-
tion. If optional shipping skids are used, remove them 
before lowering the chiller to its mounting position.
At this point units shipped dismantled 
should be assembled under the supervi-
sion of a Johnson Controls representative.
If evaporator is to be field insulated, the insulation 
should be applied to the evaporator before the unit is 
placed in position while the unit is in the lift position. 
Be sure unit is properly supported. See Apply insula-
tion and Figure 9 for further information.
Install isolators
Neoprene isolator pads
Locate and place isolator pads
The isolator pad mounts are to be located and placed 
rubber-side down as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4.
After the isolator pads have been placed into position 
on the floor, lower the chiller onto the pads. When the 
unit is in place, remove the rigging equipment and 
check that the unit is level.
Level the unit
The longitudinal alignment of the unit should be 
checked by placing a level on the top center of the 
evaporator shell under the compressor/motor assem-
bly. Transverse alignment should be checked by plac-
ing a level on top of the shell end sheets.
The unit should be level within 1/4 in. (6 mm) from 
one end to the other end and from front to the rear. If 
the chiller is not level within the amount specified, lift 
it and place shims between the isolation pad and the 
chiller tube sheets. Shims are provided by the installer. 
Lower unit again and recheck to see that it is level
Checking the isolation pad deection
Check all isolation pads for the proper deflection while 
checking to see if the unit is level. Each pad should be 
deflected approximately 0.10 in. (2.5 mm) to 0.20 in. 
(5 mm). If an isolation pad is under-deflected, place 
shims between the unit tube sheet and the top of the 
pad to equally deflect all pads.