Aquazone™ Water-Cooled Two-Stage Water Source Heat Pump Unit 50PTH | Service

Filters

• Filter changes or cleanings are required at regular intervals. The time period between filter changes will depend upon type of environment the equipment is used in. In a single family home, that is not under construction, changing or cleaning the filter every 60 days may be sufficient.

• In other applications such as motels, where daily vacuuming produces a large amount of lint, filter changes may be need to be as frequent as biweekly. See Fig. 1-3 for replacement filter sizes. Note that horizontal units containing two filters are taped together at the factory to facilitate removal. This should be done by end user as new filters are installed.

Water Coil

• Keep all air out of the water coil. Check open loop systems to be sure the well head is not allowing air to infiltrate the water line. Always keep lines airtight.

• Inspect heat exchangers regularly, and clean more frequently if the unit is located in a “dirty” environment. Keep the heat exchanger full of water at all times. Open loop systems should have an inverted P trap placed in the discharge line to keep water in the heat exchanger during off cycles. Closed loop systems must have a minimum of 15 psig during the summer and 40 psig during the winter.

• Check P trap frequently for proper operation.

Condensate Drain Pans

• The condensate drain should be checked annually by cleaning and flushing to ensure proper drainage.

Refrigerant System

• Verify air and water flow rates are at proper levels before servicing. To maintain sealed circuitry integrity, do not install service gages unless unit operation appears abnormal.

• Check to see that unit is within acceptable superheat and subcooling temperature range. If the unit is not within these ranges, recover and reweigh in refrigerant charge.

Compressor

• Conduct annual amperage checks to ensure that amp draw is no more than 10% greater than indicated on the serial plate data.

Fan Motors

• All units have lubricated fan motors. Fan motors should never be lubricated unless obvious, dry operation is suspected.

• Periodic maintenance oiling is NOT recommended as it will result in dirt accumulating in the excess oil and cause eventual motor failure. Conduct annual dry operation check and amperage check to ensure amp draw is no more than 10% greater than indicated on serial plate data.

Condensate Drain Cleaning

• Clean the drain line and unit drain pan at the start of each cooling season. Check flow by pouring water into drain. Be sure trap is filled to maintain an air seal.

Air Coil Cleaning

• Remove dirt and debris from evaporator coil as required by condition of the coil. Clean coil with a stiff brush, vacuum cleaner, or compressed air. Use a fin comb of the correct tooth spacing when straightening mashed or bent coil fins.

Condenser Cleaning

• Water-cooled condensers may require cleaning of scale (water deposits) due to improperly maintained closed-loop water systems. Sludge build-up may need to be cleaned in an open water tower system due to induced contaminants.

• Local water conditions may cause excessive fouling or pitting of tubes. Condenser tubes should therefore be cleaned at least once a year, or more often if the water is contaminated.

• Proper water treatment can minimize tube fouling and pitting. If such conditions are anticipated, water treatment analysis is recommended. Refer to the Carrier System Design Manual, Part 5, for general water conditioning information.