York YVAM1500 User Manual

035-28539-000
Form Number: 160.88-N1 (124)
Supersedes: 160.88-N1 (922)
Installation Guide
Issue Date: 2024-01-29
YVAM Air-Cooled Centrifugal Liquid
Chiller
Field Installation Procedure for YVAM Units with R-134a
and R-1234ze, 60 Hz

York YVAM1500 Specifications

General

Model	YVAM1500
Type	Air-Cooled Screw Chiller
Cooling Capacity	1500 kW
Refrigerant	R-134a
Efficiency	High Efficiency
Operating Voltage	380-415V
Power Supply	3-phase, 400V, 50Hz
Sound Power Level	85 dBA

Summary

General Safety Guidelines

Electrical and Refrigerant Handling Safety

Chiller Data Plate Details

Rigging and Lifting Procedures

Rigging Warnings and Guidelines

Lifting Weights and Accessory Lug Usage

Installation Site and Foundation Requirements

Location and Foundation Considerations

Guidelines for selecting installation site and preparing foundations.

Clearance Requirements for Operation

Recommended Clearances for All Units

Rigging, Leveling, and Anchoring the Unit

Isolator Installation and Types

Spring Isolator Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing spring type isolators.

Spring Isolator Dimensions and Capacities

Elastomeric Isolator Installation Guide

Elastomeric Isolator Details and Cross-Reference

Piping Connections and Freeze Protection

Evaporator Freeze Damage Prevention Measures

Critical measures to prevent evaporator freeze damage.

Evaporator Water Piping Installation Guidance

Water Quality Specifications for Evaporator

Piping Alignment, Strainers, and Valves

Waterbox Fill/Vent and Wiring Connections

Insulation and Heater Operation Verification

Chiller Hardware Torque and Refrigerant Tubing

Assembling O-ring Port Fittings (Adjustable)

Assembling O-ring Port Fittings (Non-Adjustable)

Assembling O-ring Face Seal Fittings