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York YVAA User Manual

York YVAA
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Air-Cooled Screw Liquid Chillers
Installation, Operation, Maintenance
Supersedes 201.47-ICOM1 (622) Form 201.47-ICOM1 (1122)
R-134a or R-513A
525 kW to 1934 kW
2 Compressor
50 Hz and 60 Hz
Model YVAA Style B
Air-Cooled Screw Liquid Chillers with Variable Speed Drive
Frame Sizes 016 to 026
150 ton to 550 ton
035-28772-100
Issue Date:
November 17, 2022

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York YVAA Specifications

General IconGeneral
RefrigerantR-134a
CondenserWater-cooled
Compressor TypeScrew
EfficiencyHigh
Operating Voltage380V/3/60Hz
WeightVaries with model; consult factory
DimensionsVaries with model; consult factory

Summary

General Safety Guidelines

Safety Symbols

Explains the meaning of safety symbols used in the document for hazard alerts.

General Chiller Information and Safety

Warranty

Details the warranty coverage, conditions, and exclusions for YORK YVAA chillers.

Quality Assurance and Safety

Covers product compliance with international standards and directives.

Responsibility for Safety

Outlines the responsibilities of personnel involved with the machinery.

Misuse of Equipment

Warns against using the equipment outside its intended application or design parameters.

Refrigerants and Oils

Provides safety information on handling refrigerants and oils used in the unit.

Safety Labels

Describes the various safety labels and their meanings for safe operation.

Product Description

General System Description

Provides an overview of the YVAA chiller's design and technology.

Semi-hermetic YORK twin-screw compressors

Details the features and design of the semi-hermetic twin-screw compressors.

Electrical

Covers the electrical design and components of the chiller system.

Microcomputer Control Center

Details the automatic control functions of the chiller's microcomputer.

Unit Safeties

Outlines the safety features provided for the chiller's protection.

Rigging, Handling, and Storage

Lifting Weights

Provides guidance on unit shipping and operating weights for rigging.

Moving the Chiller

Provides safety precautions for moving the chiller unit.

Unit Removal from Shipping Container

Step-by-step instructions for removing the unit from its shipping container.

Lifting Using Lugs

Instructions for using the provided lifting lugs for unit handling.

Lifting Using Shackles

Guidelines for lifting the unit using shackles.

Table 1 - Unit Lifting Point Locations

Table detailing the locations and dimensions for unit lifting points.

Installation

Location Requirements

Specifies requirements for selecting an optimal installation site for performance.

Location Clearances

Details necessary clearances around the unit for proper airflow and service.

Recommended Minimum Clearances

Lists the minimum recommended clearances for YVAA units.

Chilled Liquid Piping

Provides recommendations for chilled liquid piping installation.

Water Treatment

Discusses the importance of water quality and treatment for the system.

Evaporator Connections

Details the standard chilled liquid connections for evaporators.

Table 3 - Evaporator Connections Dimensions

Table listing evaporator connection dimensions for various models.

Electrical Connection

Offers recommendations for safe and satisfactory electrical connections.

Power Wiring

Details requirements for electrical power wiring installation.

Control Wiring

Provides guidelines for control wiring connections to the terminal block.

Single Point Power Wiring

Illustrates the single point power wiring diagram for the unit.

Dual Point Wiring

Illustrates the dual point wiring diagram for the unit.

Customer Control Wiring

Provides a diagram and explanation for customer control connections.

Thermal Dispersion Flow Switch Connections

Explains the wiring connections for the thermal dispersion flow switch.

Table 4 - Electrical Lug Data

Table providing electrical lug data for field wiring.

Table 4 - Electrical Lug Data (cont'd)

Continuation of the table providing electrical lug data for field wiring.

Technical Data

Table 5 - Physical Data - Microchannel Coil

Table listing physical data for microchannel coil units.

Table 5 - Physical Data - Microchannel Coil (cont'd)

Continuation of the table listing physical data for microchannel coil units.

Table 6 - Standard Two-Pass, Right Inlet/Outlet Evaporator Connections

Table detailing standard two-pass evaporator connection dimensions.

Table 6 - Standard Two-Pass, Right Side Inlet/Outlet Evaporator Connections (cont'd)

Continuation of table detailing standard two-pass evaporator connection dimensions.

Table 7 - Optional Two-Pass Left Side Inlet/Outlet Connections

Table detailing optional two-pass evaporator connection dimensions.

Table 7 - Optional Two-Pass Left Side Inlet/Outlet Connections (cont'd)

Continuation of table detailing optional two-pass evaporator connection dimensions.

Table 8 - Standard Two-Pass Left Side Inlet/Outlet Connections

Table detailing standard two-pass evaporator connection dimensions.

Table 9 - Optional Three-Pass Inlet/Outlet Connections

Table detailing optional three-pass evaporator connection dimensions.

Table 9 - Optional Three-Pass Inlet/Outlet Connections (cont'd)

Continuation of table detailing optional three-pass evaporator connection dimensions.

Table 10 - Isolator Selection and Mounting Locations

Table for selecting and locating isolators based on YVAA model designation.

Table 10 - Isolator Selection and Mounting Locations (cont'd)

Continuation of table for selecting and locating isolators.

Elastomeric Isolator Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing elastomeric vibration isolators.

Elastomeric Isolator Specifications

Details specifications for elastomeric isolators, including dimensions and weights.

One Inch Deflection Isolator Installation

Instructions for installing one inch deflection isolators.

One Inch Deflection Spring Isolator Specifications

Specifications for one inch deflection spring isolators.

Two Inch Deflection, Isolator Installation and Adjustment

Procedure for installing and adjusting two inch deflection isolators.

Two Inch Deflection, Restrained Spring Isolator Specifications

Specifications for two inch deflection, restrained spring isolators.

Commissioning

Correct System Refrigerant Charge

Details how to check and verify the system's refrigerant charge.

Compressor Oil

Procedure for adding oil to the compressor circuits.

Flow Switch

Checks the chilled water flow switch installation and wiring.

Setting the Thermal Dispersion Flow Switch

Procedure for setting up the thermal dispersion flow switch.

First Time Startup

Ensures sufficient heat load for stable operation during commissioning.

Freeze Damage Protection

Critical protocols to prevent evaporator freeze damage and protect warranty.

Table 16 - YVAA Freeze Damage Protection Requirements

Table outlining freeze damage protection requirements based on ambient temperatures.

Operation

Operating Controls

Overview of the control panel and its keys for operation.

Unit Switch

Description of the ON/OFF rocker switch for the entire chiller.

Keypad

Explains the operator keypad functions for controlling the chiller.

Unit Warning

Describes conditions that cause unit warnings and operator intervention.

Low Battery Warning

Alert for low RTC battery voltage, potentially leading to data loss.

Microboard (331-03478-XXX)

Details the microboard hardware, processor, and communication capabilities.

SC-EQ Communications Card

Information on using the SC-EQ card for BAS communication.

SC-EQ Communication Card Interface IPU3

Procedure for connecting the SC-EQ card and accessing communication parameters.

Table 17 - YVAA SC-EQ BAS Points List

List of SC-EQ BAS points for YVAA/YVFA/YAGK units.

Table 17 - YVAA SC-EQ BAS Points List (cont'd)

Continuation of the SC-EQ BAS Points List.

Program Update

Procedure for updating the chiller's application software.

Data Logging

Instructions for logging chiller operating parameters to an SD card.

Unit Safeties

Explains how unit safety faults function and how they are recorded.

High Ambient Temp Fault

Describes the fault condition when ambient temperature exceeds limits.

Low Ambient Temp Fault

Describes the fault condition when ambient temperature falls below limits.

Low Leaving Chilled Liquid Temp Fault

Describes the fault condition for low leaving chilled liquid temperature.

VSD Communications Failure Fault

Describes the fault condition when VSD communication is lost.

System Safeties, Faults

Explains system safety faults, auto-reset, and lockout conditions.

High Discharge Pressure Cutout (Software) Fault

Describes the software fault for high discharge pressure.

Micropanel

Maintenance

Refrigerant Charge

Ensures correct refrigerant level in the evaporator sight glass.

Checking the System for Leaks

Ensures all refrigerant joints are tight using a leak detector.

System Pressure Test

Pressurizes the system with dry nitrogen to check for leaks.

Conducting the Optional Trace Gas Leak Test

Uses trace gas and a leak detector for enhanced leak detection.

System Evacuation

Ensures power is removed from the VSD during vacuum operations.

Vacuum Dehydration

Provides methods for evacuating and dehydrating the system.

Conducting the Dehydration Process

Steps for performing the dehydration process using vacuum and heat.

Conducting the Final Evacuation

Procedure for final evacuation after pressure tests and dehydration.

Refrigerant Charging

Critical procedure for charging the system with refrigerant.

Removing the Refrigerant Charge for Service

Procedure to safely remove refrigerant from the system for service.

Checking and Trimming the Refrigerant Charge

Procedure to verify and adjust the refrigerant charge for optimal operation.

Microchannel Coil Cleaning

Essential procedure for maintaining heat exchanger integrity and performance.

Scheduled Maintenance

Details the recommended maintenance schedule for YVAA chillers.

Evaporator Freeze Damage

Ensures correct heater option and ambient temp conditions to prevent freeze damage.

Maintenance Requirements for YVAA Chillers

Summary table of recommended maintenance tasks and frequencies.

Table 32 - Troubleshooting Guide

Guide for diagnosing and resolving common chiller problems.

Table 32 - Troubleshooting Guide (cont'd)

Continuation of the troubleshooting guide for common chiller issues.

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