ISOFLOW ABSORPTION CHILLERS

WITH BUFFALO PUMPS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Supersedes: 155.16-N3 (1094) Form 155.16-N3 (899)

MODELS
STEAM
YIA-ST-1A1 THRU YIA-ST-14F3
HOT WATER
YIA-HW-1A1 THRU YIA-HW-14F3

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 IMPORTANT!
READ BEFORE PROCEEDING!
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES

This equipment is a relatively complicated apparatus. During installation, opera-

tion, maintenance or service, individuals may be exposed to certain components
or conditions including, but not limited to: refrigerants, oils, materials under pres-
sure, rotating components, and both high and low voltage. Each of these items
has the potential, if misused or handled improperly, to cause bodily injury or death.
It is the obligation and responsibility of operating/service personnel to identify and
recognize these inherent hazards, protect themselves, and proceed safely in com-
pleting their tasks. Failure to comply with any of these requirements could result in
serious damage to the equipment and the property in which it is situated, as well as
severe personal injury or death to themselves and people at the site.

This document is intended for use by owner-authorized operating/service person-

nel. It is expected that this individual possesses independent training that will
enable them to perform their assigned tasks properly and safely. It is essential
that, prior to performing any task on this equipment, this individual shall have read
and understood this document and any referenced materials. This individual shall
also be familiar with and comply with all applicable governmental standards and
regulations pertaining to the task in question.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The following symbols are used in this document to alert the reader to areas of
potential hazard:

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION identifies a hazard which could lead to damage to the ma-

chine, damage to other equipment and/or environmental pollution. Usu-
ally an instruction will be given, together with a brief explanation.

NOTE is used to highlight additional information which may be helpful to

you.

CHANGEABILITY OF THIS DOCUMENT

In complying with YORK’s policy for continuous product improvement, the infor-
mation contained in this document is subject to change without notice. While
YORK makes no commitment to update or provide current information automati-
cally to the manual owner, that information, if applicable, can be obtained by con-
tacting the nearest YORK Applied Systems Service office.

It is the responsibility of operating/service personnel to verify the applicability of

these documents to the equipment in question. If there is any question in the mind
of operating/service personnel as to the applicability of these documents, then
prior to working on the equipment, they should verify with the owner whether the
equipment has been modified and if current literature is available.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOMENCLATURE .............................................................................................. 6

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 7

ADVANCED PREPARATION .............................................................................. 7

INITIAL INSPECTION OF UNIT ........................................................................... 7

FOUNDATION .................................................................................................... 8

LEVELING THE UNIT ......................................................................................... 8

SHIPMENT ......................................................................................................... 8

SOLUTION AND REFRIGERANT SHIPMENT ..................................................... 8

UNIT RIGGING ................................................................................................... 10

One Piece Unit Shipment ............................................................................. 10

Two Piece Unit Shipment ............................................................................. 10

UNIT ASSEMBLY CONNECTIONS FOR TWO PIECE SHIPMENTS ................... 12

INSTALLING THE ABSOLUTE PRESSURE GAUGE .......................................... 19

COMPLETING THE PURGE PUMP CONNECTIONS .......................................... 19

UNIT WATER PIPING ......................................................................................... 19

Strainers ...................................................................................................... 20

Absorber and Condenser Water Piping ......................................................... 20

RUPTURE DISK AND RELIEF PIPING ............................................................... 21

INLET STEAM PIPING ....................................................................................... 21

Inlet Steam Piping Components ................................................................... 22

STEAM CONDENSATE RETURN SYSTEM ....................................................... 24

Condensate Return System Components ..................................................... 24

HOT WATER PIPING ......................................................................................... 30

Inlet and Outlet Hot Water Piping ................................................................. 31

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................ 33

INSULATION ....................................................................................................... 41

Insulation Tips .............................................................................................. 41

INSTALLATION CHECK LIST .............................................................................. 41

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. Page
1 Isolation Pads .............................................................................................................................................. 8
2 Model YIA IsoFlowTM Absorption Chiller Major Components ......................................................................... 9
3 Unit Rigging ................................................................................................................................................. 10
4 Unit assembly for models 1A1 thru 2A4 ....................................................................................................... 13
5 Unit assembly for models 2B1 thru 4B4 ....................................................................................................... 14
6 Unit assembly for models 4C1 thru 6C4 ....................................................................................................... 15
7 Unit assembly for models 7D1 thru 8D3 ....................................................................................................... 16
8 Unit assembly for models 8E1 thru 10E3 ..................................................................................................... 17
9 Unit assembly for models 12F1 thru 14F3 .................................................................................................... 18
10 Purge Pump ................................................................................................................................................ 19
11 Installation of Flow Switches ........................................................................................................................ 20
12 Typical cooling tower piping ......................................................................................................................... 21
13 Unit inlet steam piping ................................................................................................................................. 23
14 System 1 - Atmospheric condensate return system .................................................................................... 28
15 System 2 - Vacuum condensate return system ........................................................................................... 29
16 System 3 - Vacuum condensate return system when inlet steam and outlet condensate are under vacuum ....... 30
17 Diverting service for Honeywell valve ............................................................................................................. 31
18 Diverting service for Fisher valve ................................................................................................................... 31
19 Typical hot water piping system ................................................................................................................... 32
20 System water pump and flow switch interface details .................................................................................. 36
21 Steam and hot water unit field wiring ............................................................................................................ 37
22 IsoFlowTM micro panel control center component locations .......................................................................... 38
23 IsoFlowTM power panel component locations ............................................................................................... 39
24 IsoFlowTM power panel component locations ................................................................................................ 40

LIST OF TABLES
Table
1 Unit weights and dimensions ....................................................................................................................... 11
2 Shell and tube volumes ................................................................................................................................ 27
3 Electrical ratings .......................................................................................................................................... 34
4 Approximate insulation for hot and cold surfaces ......................................................................................... 42
5 Unit Charge Quantities ................................................................................................................................ 43

OTHER RELATED PUBLICATIONS

Form number Description
155.16-PA1 Field control modifications diagram for millennium control center
155.16-PA1.1 Dimensions and physical data for Steam Heat source units
155.16-PA1.2 Dimensions and physical data for Hot Water heat source units
155.16-PA2 Field connections for micro panel control center
155.16-W1 Wiring diagram for units with Franklin pumps
155.16-W3 Wiring diagram for CE coded units with Franklin pumps
155.16-W4 Wiring diagram for all units with Buffalo pumps

OTHER IMPORTANT MATERIALS

Installation Check list and request for authorized start-up engineer

(back cover)

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 NOMENCLATURE

The model number denotes the following characteristics of the unit:

YIA – ST – 1A1 – 46 – B – S

MODEL SPECIAL
York IsoFlow Absorption Chiller Special Tubes
Contract Job

HEAT SOURCE DESIGN LEVEL

ST = Steam
HW = Hot Water

UNIT SIZE ELECTRICAL

1A1 thru 14F3 17 = 208-3-60
28 = 230-3-60
46 = 460-3-60
58 = 575-3-60
50 = 380-3-50

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INTRODUCTION
This instruction describes the installation of an IsoFlow In selecting a site, consider structural support, access
Absorption Chiller with Buffalo pumps. The IsoFlow for service and tube pull area on either end of the unit.
unit is a complete self-contained, forced circulation re- (Tube pull area is approximately equal to the length of
frigeration system using steam or hot water as the acti- the main shell). Follow standard engineering practice in
vation medium. De-ionized water is used as the refrig- designing the piping system and other services. Ad-
erant and 55% concentrated lithium bromide solution is equate support must be provided for system pip-
used as an absorbent. The system consists of a gen- ing so that no weight is placed on the unit water
erator-condenser shell mounted on top of an absorber- boxes and connecting nozzles.
evaporator shell assembly. The system also utilizes a
solution pump, refrigerant pump, purge pump and inter- A minimum of 42 inches of service space is recom-
connecting piping. See Fig. 1 for major component and mended along each side of the unit. Tube pull space
piping locations. equivalent to one unit length must be provided on one
end of the unit. On the other end, opposite the tube pull
For more detailed information about design, specifica- end, a space of 60 inches is recommended for service
tions or operations on the particular unit you are install- clearance. There should be at least 20 inches of space
ing, please contact your local YORK office. above the unit.

When using this manual, the installer should pay par- YORK IsoFlowTM chillers are quiet and free of vibra-
ticular attention to the words: DANGER, WARNING, tion. Therefore, spring-type vibration eliminating
CAUTION and NOTE. These words are followed by mountings are not required. Mounting pads should be
symbols to alert the reader of areas of potential hazard. used, however, when the unit is installed in an area where
For further explanation see the safety section at the even mild noise would be objectionable, such as near a
front of this document. conference room, sleeping area or on a roof. If this is
the case, it is recommended to seek the advice of an
The contractor is advised to become thoroughly famil- acoustical consultant.
iar with the operation, installation, maintenance and ser-
vice requirements of the YORK IsoFlowTM chiller. Care- YORK IsoFlowTM chillers are not suitable for out-
ful study of the factory submittal drawings and this door installations. They must not be stored in tem-
manual is recommended. YORK representatives are peratures below 35°F. The machine room must be
available to answer any questions and to coordinate enclosed, well lighted and properly ventilated to keep its
delivery of the unit and its accessories. temperature no higher than 104°F and no lower than
35°F. Relative humidity in the machine room must never
YORK should be advised by the contractor of the sched- reach the saturation point. Condensation of moisture may
uled start-up time so that qualified personnel can be made cause corrosion and damage to electrical components.
available on that date. YORK requires a minimum of
four weeks advance notice to schedule a start-up and INITIAL INSPECTION OF UNIT
to have the lithium bromide solution delivered to the
jobsite. The shipment should be checked on arrival to see that
all major pieces, boxes and crates are received. The
ADVANCED PREPARATION unit should be checked on the trailer or rail car when
received, before unloading, for any visible signs of dam-
It is recommended to do a first-hand job site inspection age. Any damage or signs of possible damage should
to ensure a smooth installation process for your YORK be reported to the transportation company immediately
IsoFlowTM absorption chiller. Check all factory submit- for their inspection. YORK will not be responsible
tals and drawings to verify unit clearances, overall di- for any damage in shipment or at the job site or
mensions and weight. Electrical requirements, steam or loss of parts.
hot water pressure and temperature, foundation dimen-
sions should also be verified before the chiller arrives.

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INITIAL INSPECTION OF UNIT (CON’T) SHIPMENT

When received at the jobsite, all containers should be Model sizes 1A1 thru 10E3 are shipped as completely
opened and contents checked against the packing list or assembled units. Model sizes 12F1 thru 14F3 are shipped
shipping orders. Any material shortage must be reported in two sections and are factory charged with dry nitro-
to YORK immediately! (Refer to Shipping Damage gen.
Claims Form 50.15-NM).
Units shipped in two sections are assembled at the fac-
FOUNDATION tory to complete the piping and then are disassembled
for ease of shipment. The generator/condenser shell is
The foundation must be able to support the full weight shipped as one assembly; the absorber/evaporator shell,
of the unit when fully charged with refrigerant and so- heat exchanger, solution pump, refrigerant pump, vacuum
lution. The foundation must be made of concrete and pump/purge system, and micropanel/power panel are
level within 1/4 inch at the four mounting legs of the shipped as the other assembly.
unit. For foundation and unit dimensions see YORK
forms 155.16-PA1.1 and 155.16-PA1.2. On all units, whether they are one-piece assembly ship-
ment or split shipment, have the the following parts as
shipped loose: control valve (either steam or hot water),
chilled or tower water flow switches, absolute pressure
gauge, alcohol, heat conductive compound, 4 oz medi-
cal vial, vacuum pump hose, and various small fittings
and fasteners to field assemble the above to the unit.

SOLUTION AND REFRIGERANT SHIPMENT

LD00936
* Compressed thickness of isolation pad assembly Starting with orders released after January 1, 1999 the
procedure for ordering and shipping the solution and re-
NOTE: Floor to be level within 1/4". Place optional isolation pads
under all four feet as shown. (No bolting to floor required.) frigerant is changing.

FIG. 1 North America and Canada orders YORK Customer

Service will place an order with the solution supplier
and send a release form to the YORK service office
LEVELING THE UNIT
responsible for the chiller start-up. The service office is
then responsible for completing and forwarding the re-
Steam Units – Whether a unit is shipped as a com-
lease form to the supplier 2 weeks before they require
plete one-piece shipment or as a separate two-piece
shipment of the solution and refrigerant. The solution
shipment, a 1/2" fill-piece is attached under the feet of
and refrigerant will then ship in barrels, direct from
the lower shell at the generator steam entering end of
the solution supplier, to the jobsite.
unit. This should always be on the right hand side of the
unit when looking at the micropanel. The 1/2" longitudi-
International orders, if solution is purchased with the
nal inclination is to ensure that all possible condensate
IsoFlowTM chiller, YORK Customer Service will place
gets drained when the unit is shutdown in order to avoid
an order with the solution supplier. The solution and re-
“flushing” at unit start-up. For transverse leveling align-
frigerant will ship in barrels with the chiller to the port
ment, place a level on the top of the shell end sheet at
for packaging and consolidation.
each end of the unit.
Please note the refrigerant is De-ionized water and will
Hot Water Units – There is no inclination requirement
ship in barrels. Regular tap water can no longer be used
for hot water units. The longitudinal alignment of the
as refrigerant. See page 42 for unit charge quantities.
unit should be checked by placing a level on the top
center of the condenser shell. Transverse alignment
should be checked by placing a level on the top of the
shell end sheet at each end of the unit.

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MAJOR COMPONENT LOCATION

REFRIGERANT CONDENSATE PURGE OIL TRAP SOLUTION SOLUTION REFRIGERANT HIGH TEMPERATURE GENERATOR CONDENSER
LINE TO EVAPORATOR CHAMBER SUPPLY DUMP ANTI-FREEZE CUTOUT SWITCH OUTLET BOX
(TYP 2) LINE TO VALVE LINE HT1
GENERATOR
POWER
PANEL

SOLUTION
SIGHT GENERATOR
GLASS

SOLUTION
LINE TO
ABSORBER
SPRAYS EVAPORATOR

ABSORBER

REFRIGERANT LINE
TO EVAPORATOR
SERVICE SPRAYS
VALVES SOLUTION
PUMP
PURGE
SOLENOID REFRIGERANT ADC
VALVE PURGE
OUTLET BOX REFRIGERANT FLUSH
PUMP
LEVEL FLOAT LINE
REFRIGERANT
CHAMBER PUMP
EDUCTOR
REFRIGERANT (1F) 28377A
PUMP AUTOMATIC
SOLUTION RETURN

FORM 155.16-N3
CUTOUT FLOAT ISOLATION DECRYSTALLIZATION
LINE FROM
(3F) VALVES PIPE (ADC)
GENERATOR
ISN MICRO
CONTROL PANEL
FIG. 2 – MAJOR COMPONENT LOCATIONS FOR ISOFLOWTM CHILLERS
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FIG. 3
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UNIT RIGGING
ONE PIECE UNIT SHIPMENT shipments are built such that the rigger can set the two
sections together without disturbing the unit piping.
For lifting the unit, sling vertically. Position slings around
the unit, at the girth bands provided under the lower shell.
On multiple two-piece shipments, make
Use extreme care so as not to sling against, or on any
projecting brackets, pipes, fittings or any apparatus which
sure the upper and lower shells are
may be damaged under the weight of the unit. Do not matched correctly. Match identification
lift the complete unit by slinging the upper shell or numbers are stamped on each shell end
using the holes in the end sheets. See Fig. 3 - A. sheet. DO NOT MISMATCH THE UP-
PER AND LOWER SHELLS!
After rigging the unit to its final position, remove the
skids before lowering the unit into position. Use shims 1. Installing the lower shell - Check the foundation and
as necessary so that the unit sits squarely on the foun- set the lower shell in position in the manner described
dation. While mounting bolts are not required, holes are for the complete assembly. Use proper jacks or roll-
provided for bolts in each mounting foot for securing ers. See Fig. 3 -B.
the unit in areas known to experience earth tremors or 2. Installing the upper shell - Disconnect the skids from
seismically active areas. the top shell assembly. Using slings around the top
shell at the girth bands, hoist the top shell assembly
TWO PIECE UNIT SHIPMENT into position above the bottom shell assembly. Use
tapered pins at two opposite corners of the top shell
All units are available as a two piece shipment for easy to align the corner brackets as the top shell is low-
of transportation and handling. Larger units (12F1 thru ered onto the bottom shell assembly. Install the four
14F3) are always shipped in two sections. Two piece bolts at the corner brackets. See Fig. 3 - B.

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TABLE 1 – UNIT WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

UNIT WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

*Maintenance
Overall Dimensions Approx. Shipping Approx.
Model clearance
(Feet - Inches)** Weight (lbs) Operating
Unit (feet - inches)
Weight (lbs)
Length Width Height (either end) Total Max. Rig
1A1 12 - 2-1/2 5-1 7 - 7-1/4 10 - 8 8,900 8,700 10,900
1A2 14 - 2-1/2 4-4 7 - 7-1/4 12 - 8 9,800 9,700 12,100
2A3 16 - 2-1/2 4-4 7 - 7-1/4 14 - 8 10,800 10,600 13,500
2A4 18 - 2-1/2 4-4 7 - 7-1/4 16 - 8 11,700 11,500 14,500
2B1 16 - 2-1/2 4 - 10 8 - 7-3/4 14 - 8 13,400 13,300 17,400
3B2 18 - 2-1/2 4 - 10 8 - 7-3/4 16 - 8 14,800 14,600 18,800
3B3 20 - 2-1/2 4 - 10 8 - 7-3/4 18 - 8 16,200 16,000 20,900
4B4 22 - 2-1/2 4 - 10 8 - 7-3/4 20 - 8 17,600 17,400 23,100
4C1 18 - 2-1/2 5-5 9 - 10-3/4 16 - 8 18,500 18,200 25,100
5C2 20 - 2-1/2 5-5 9 - 10-3/4 18 - 8 20,200 19,900 27,800
5C3 22 - 2-1/2 5-5 9 - 10-3/4 20 - 8 21,800 21,500 30,000
6C4 24 - 8-1/2 5-5 9 - 10-3/4 23 - 2 23,500 23,200 32,500
7D1 20 - 2-1/2 6 - 6-1/4 11 - 7-3/4 18 - 8 28,700 28,400 39,400
7D2 22 - 2-1/2 6 - 6-1/4 11 - 7-3/4 20 - 8 32,200 31,900 43,700
8D3 24 - 8-1/2 6 - 6-1/4 11 - 7-3/4 23 - 2 35,700 35,400 48,000
8E1 22 - 6-1/4 7 - 2-1/4 12 - 7 20 - 8 39,000 38,600 53,100
9E2 25 - 0-1/4 7 - 2-1/4 12 - 7 23 - 2 43,400 43,000 59,100
10E3 27 - 6-1/4 7 - 2-1/4 12 - 7 25 - 8 48,500 48,100 65,600
12F1 25 - 0-1/4 7 - 10-1/4 13 - 10-1/2 23 - 2 55,100 44,400 78,300
13F2 27 - 6-1/4 7 - 10-1/4 13 - 10-1/2 25 - 8 59,700 48,100 86,000
14F3 30 - 6-1/4 7 - 10-1/4 13 - 10-1/2 28 - 2 63,700 50,600 90,600

NOTES:
* Maintenance clearance for: 1. End opposite tube maintenance - 7'–0" minimum
2. Front and rear of unit 3'–0" minimum

** Add 8 inches to height dimension for skid allowances on assembled units and to each selection on units shipped knocked down.

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 UNIT ASSEMBLY CONNECTIONS FOR TWO-PIECE SHIPMENTS

Units shipped in two pieces are charged with nitrogen Carefully follow the notes on each figure when assem-
at a pressure of approximately 2 psig. This charge should bling the top shell to the bottom shell.
be retained until the unit piping is to be completed, at
which time nitrogen pressure will be relieved. The ni- All piping must be checked and cleaned of all dirt and
trogen is relieved from the bottom shell through one of foreign material. DO NOT use oil on internal surfaces
the charging/sample valves located on the unit piping. of the system, including shipped-loose filler pieces. Once
For the top shell, relieve the nitrogen charge through a inside the system oil can seriously harm unit perfor-
coupling plug. Any threaded plugs removed must be re- mance.
installed by using Loctite thread sealer 565. Do not use
teflon tape for thread sealing on any YORK ab- Special care must be exercised to keep
sorption machine. dirt and other foreign materials out
of the pipes while the unit is open and
Welded connections – On two-piece shipment units during the process of opening the unit.
welding is necessary to complete many connections.
Caps and flat plates should be removed
These lines usually have closure caps or flat plates cov-
just prior to assembly. If there is any
ering the openings. All cutting or welding on any ab-
sorption chiller must be done in accordance to delay in the work and the pipes will
YORK form 155.17-M3. be open for a number of hours, the
ends of the pipe must be taped shut
The unit model number for each unit is stamped on the and a nitrogen blanket applied to the
unit data plate which is attached to the side of the YORK unit. DO NOT USE ANY BACK-UP
micropanel. Match the model you are assembling with RINGS WHEN WELDING PIPES.
the correct assembly drawing shown in Figs. 4 thru 9.

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FORM 155.16-N3
LD04712
FIG. 4 – UNIT ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 1A1 THRU 2A4
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FIG. 5 – UNIT ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 2B1 THRU 4B4

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FIG. 6 – UNIT ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 4C1 THRU 6C4 LD04714
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LD04715
FIG. 7 – UNIT ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 7D1 THRU 8D3
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FIG. 8 – UNIT ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 8E1 THRU 10E3 LD04716
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FIG. 9 – UNIT ASSEMBLY FOR MODELS 12F1 THRU 14F3

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INSTALLING THE ABSOLUTE PRESSURE GAUGE UNIT WATER PIPING

The absolute pressure gauge is shipped separately for When the assembly of the unit is complete, and unit is
field installation. Mount the gauge on the gauge bracket level, the condenser water and chilled water piping may
which is located on the lower shell of the unit adjacent be made.
to the purge piping. Use #10-24 UNC x 1 inch long flat
head machine screws and #10-24 UNC hex nuts. Make As standard, the unit nozzles will be provided with
sure the gauge is absolutely vertical by placing a level victaulic connections suitable for 150 PSIG DWP ANSI
on the side edge of the gauge before tightening the flanges for 150 or 300 PSIG DWP are provided only as
mounting screws. The gauge can be connected to the an option. The piping must be installed in accordance
manometer isolation hand valve via tubing. When doing with accepted piping practice and any applicable local
so, make sure the hand valve is in the closed position. piping codes. Provide adequate temperature and pres-
sure wells or taps on all supply and return piping.
COMPLETING THE PURGE PUMP CONNECTIONS
All water piping must be adequately
The purge pump should already be mounted on the side supported and braced independent of
of the unit with a special adaptor fitting, tee and ball the chiller. No strain is to be placed
valve installed at the discharge port of the purge pump. on the unit nozzles and/or connection
The suction port of the purge pump must be connected flanges.
to the oil trap canister connection which is located above
the purge pump. As part of the unit ship loose parts, The piping should be arranged with offsets for flexibil-
there should be two hose clamps and a length of wire ity, and adequately supported and braced independently
reinforced clear 3/4" I.D. tubing. Use this tubing and of the unit to avoid strain on the unit and vibration trans-
clamps to complete the connection between the purge mission. Hangers must allow for alignment of pipe. Iso-
pump suction port and the oil trap. lators (by others) in the piping are not necessary but
may be desirable, and may be required by customer
specifications.

Upon completion of piping, a connection in each line as

OIL close to the unit as possible should be opened, by re-
TRAP moving the flange bolts or coupling and checked for
DISCHARGE
piping alignment. If any of the bolts are bound in their
PORT holes, or if the connection springs are out of alignment,
the misalignment must be corrected by properly sup-
SUCTION
PORT porting the piping or by applying heat to anneal the pipe.

If the piping is annealed to relieve

stress, the inside of the pipe must be
cleaned of scale before it is finally
bolted in place.

Inlet and outlet nozzle connections are identified by la-

bels placed adjacent to each nozzle. Provide adequate
temperature and pressure wells or taps on all supply
and return piping. A chilled water flow switch is sup-
plied as a ship loose item, which must be installed in
LD04564 either the supply or return chilled water circuit close to
the unit. See Fig. 11. YORK highly recommends always
FIG. 10 – PURGE PUMP mounting the flow switches in a horizontal length of pipe
with the switch in a vertical position. It is not recom-
mended to mount the flow switches in a vertical pipe
with an upward flow due to the fact that minimum flow
may not be substantial enough to lift the switch’s paddle.
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 NOTES:

1. Adjust the Flow Switch Paddle to the size

of the pipe in which it is to be used. Trim
extended paddle to the “L” dimension as
follows:

DIAMETER OF PIPE “L” DIMENSION

(INCHES) (INCHES)
5 4-5/8
6 5-5/8
8 AND LARGER FULL PADDLE

2. The Flow Switch is to be installed and up-

right, as shown.

3. Screw the Flow Switch in position so that

the paddle is at a right angle to the liquid
flow. (Arrow mark on side of casting must
point in same direction as liquid flow.)

4. The Flow Switch can be installed in either

LD00939 the inlet flow or outlet flow connections.

ITEM DESCRIPTION 5. Before installing Item 2 , make sure it is 1

inch long maximum.
1 Switch, Flow Control
2 Coupling, Pipe, 1” x 1” Lg.
3 Compound, Heat Conductive

FIG. 11 – INSTALLATION OF FLOW SWITCH

A condenser and/or hot water flow switch is shipped and chiller must be very carefully cleaned before start-
only as an order option but must be used in each instal- up.) If pumps are remotely installed from chiller, strain-
lation. See unit shipping papers if these switches are ers should be located directly upstream of the chiller.
supplied.
ABSORBER AND CONDENSER WATER PIPING
Foreign objects which could lodge in, or block flow
through, the cooler and absorber tubes must be cleaned The absorber and condenser water piping should be in
or flushed before being connected to the chiller pumps, accordance with the drawings for the specific system.
or other equipment. The tower water must be piped into the absorber nozzle
and out the condenser nozzle. A factory installed well is
STRAINERS located in the absorber inlet nozzle on the absorber inlet
water box. This nozzle should also have an inlet sticker
Permanent strainers (supplied by others) are required attached near it to help the installer identify which nozzle
in both the cooler and tower water circuits to protect is the inlet. It is also necessary to field fabricate the
the chiller water coils and controls, etc. The strainer cooling water crossover pipe from the absorber to the
should be a #10 mesh and be installed in the entering condenser, the material must be field supplied to do this.
chilled water line, directly upstream of the chiller. Wa- This pipe diameter must be the same size as the other
ter piping circuits should be arranged so that the pumps tower water connections, and have the same pressure
discharge to maintain essentially constant chilled and rating. Arrange the crossover pipe so that cleaning of
tower water flows through the unit at all load condi- the absorber, evaporator and condenser tubes can eas-
tions. If pumps discharge through the chiller, the strainer ily be accessible.
may be located upstream from the pumps to protect
both pump and chiller. (Piping between strainer, pump See Fig. 12 for tower water piping.

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LD00941

FIG. 12 – TYPICAL COOLING TOWER PIPING

RUPTURE DISK AND RELIEF PIPING INLET STEAM PIPING

(HOT WATER UNITS ONLY) (REFER TO FIG. 13)

Only the IsoFlowTM absorption chillers that operate on The design level “B” IsoFlowTM absorption chiller is de-
hot water require a rupture disk. This disk is supplied by signed for a maximum pressure of 15 PSIG (103 kPa),
the factory and is sent with the chiller ship loose parts. with a maximum steam temperature of 337°F (169°C).
The rupture disk is made of a carbon graphite material All steam field piping should be installed in accordance
that will rupture should the unit pressure exceed 15.0 with any local, state or federal codes that may apply.
PSIG. This will protect the unit should there ever be a Piping should be adequately supported and braced inde-
tube rupture or the extremely unlikely case of abnor- pendent of the chiller. The support system must account
mally high refrigerant vapor pressure inside the unit. for the expansion and contraction of the steam piping,
The disk mounts between two neoprene gaskets (also avoiding the imposition of strain on chiller components.
shipped loose) and two steel flanges. Use graphite on Steam piping should be designed in accordance with
the screw threads and torque the screws that hold the good engineering practice.
rupture disk to a max of 15-1/2 ft.-Lbs.
A typical steam piping diagram is laid out in Fig. 13.
On the 4" schedule 40 stub provided, butt weld other The steam supply may be either low pressure steam or
sections of 4" pipe and route piping over and down to high pressure steam reduced to low pressure steam.
terminate approximately 10"- 12" above a floor drain. Both steam supply and condensate pipes must be prop-
Use adequate pipe supports and stand offs to ensure erly sized and pitched to prevent liquid hammering.
that no weight from the relief piping is bearing on the Steam mains should be sized in accordance with the
rupture disk or its flange. All relief piping must be in- required steam flow and acceptable pressure drop.
stalled in accordance with local, state or federal codes. Wherever possible, the steam supply line to the absorp-

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tion unit should be taken off the main steam supply line Steam Separator – The steam separator is installed in
from the top side to minimize the possibility of conden- the steam supply line and is used to separate any liquid
sate carry-over. Additional consideration should be given present in the steam. This condensate liquid would nor-
to steam flow velocity, especially in those applications mally be piped through a steam trap back to the con-
where noise is a factor. Generally speaking, steam ve- densate tank. The steam trap will prevent any steam
locities up to 6,000 fpm (30 m/s) will not produce an from blowing through the separator into the condensate
objectionable noise level. Always pitch steam supply return system. The use of a steam separator and trap
line to prevent hammering. will allow only dry steam to enter the unit at all times.

The factory supplied steam control valve must be in- All IsoFlowTM absorption chillers must operate with only
stalled 4 to 10 feet (1.2 m to 3.0 m) from the generator dry steam going into the generator. If dry steam can be
steam inlet flange in order to minimize the pressure drop supplied without the use of a steam separator, then it is
from the valve exit to the generator inlet. not necessary to install one. In cases where the chiller
is located close to the boiler or is supplied with super-
The following is a description of each component on the heat, the steam reaching the chiller may already be dry.
steam entering side of the steam piping. Refer to Fig. However, since any liquid present in the steam supply
13 for the actual recommended component location. entering the generator will reduce the heat input, it is
important to include a steam separator - unless it is truly
INLET STEAM PIPING COMPONENTS not necessary.

Manual Block Valve – This valve is installed to manu- Pressure Reducing Valve – A pressure reducing valve
ally shut off the steam supply to the unit, thus allowing must be used if the steam pressure to the chiller is greater
ease of serviceability if required. than 15 PSIG (103 kPa). For applications where the
steam supply pressure is known to fluctuate, it is recom-
Desuperheater – A desuperheater must be used up- mended that a steam pressure regulating valve be used.
stream of all controls when the steam supply has a tem-
perature in excess of 337° F (169°C). This is for all When needed, a steam pressure reducing valve suitable
design level “B” units only. If the unit is not a design for dead-end service must be provided in the steam sup-
level “B”, and it was not sold for Hi-temp. generator ply piping ahead of the steam control valve. This pres-
applications then the maximum design steam tempera- sure reducing valve should be sized on the basis of the
ture would be 285°F (140°C). The flow of coolant to pressure drop and absorption unit full load steam flow
the desuperheater should be automatically controlled to requirements, not on the basis of steam supply pipe size
maintain a constant steam supply temperature to the (which can result in an oversized valve). The pressure
absorption unit within the limits specified. Suitable auto- reducing valve should be provided with stop valves on
matic means should be provided to remove any conden- both inlet and outlet and a full size bypass with a globe
sate which may accumulate. Test thermowells should valve to permit manual operation during maintenance.
be provided in the steam inlet and outlet from the
desuperheater to check its operation. Two pressure reducing valves, one large and one small,
piped in parallel may be desirable for those applications
Steam Strainer – A fine mesh steam strainer (#50 with continued operation at low loads or where highly
mesh) is used to capture any impurities in the steam variable upstream pressures exist. The smaller valve
supply line. These impurities may manifest themselves would be set at a slightly higher pressure than the large
in the form of dirt, rust, or precipitates. This strainer will valve so it will stay open at low flow rates while the
prevent the chiller system components from getting large valve closes, thus protecting the seat of the larger
plugged. Plugged components will reduce system ca- valve. The use of two steps of steam pressure reduction
pacity and increase maintenance costs. A pressure gauge may be desirable on applications with pressure differen-
must be installed just before and after the steam strainer. tials in excess of 100 PSIG (690 kPa). The noise gener-
If the pressure drop as read from these two gauges ated in a single step of reduction may be objectionable.
increases to an unacceptable level, the steam strainer
should be removed and cleaned.

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P = Pressure Gauge
TW = Test Thermowell STEAM CONTROL
VALVE
(YORK SUPPLIED)

PRESSURE TW
REGULATING
VALVE AUTOMATIC
SHUT-OFF GEN
ERA
T
VALVE INLE OR
P T
MANUAL STEAM STEAM
BLOCK STRAINER SEPARATOR
VALVE P
P
TW
ET
P 10 FE
4 TO

TW GLOBE
ATER
RHE D VALVE
UPE
DES EQUIRE ARD
IF R BYPASS UP-W
LINE P I TCH LE
STEAM TO NOZZ
STEAM LINE
TRAP U P PLY ERATOR
SUPPLY S GEN
INTO

TO CONDENSATE RETURN

LD04565

FIG. 13 – RECOMMENDED COMPONENT LOCATION FOR INLET STEAM PIPING

Automatic Shut-Off Valve – (Failsafe) This valve must A relief valve is not required if there is a properly sized
shut off 100% of the steam flow and be bubble tight relief valve provided on the boiler of a low pressure
during a cycling/safety shutdown or a power failure. steam system, or in the 15 PSIG (103 kPa) branch cir-
This valve works in conjunction with the condensate cuit of a basically high pressure steam supply.
drain solenoid valve.
Steam Control Valve (YORK Supplied) – The steam
The YORK supplied steam control valve will remain in control valve is supplied by YORK and found among
whatever position it happened to be in at the time of a the unit’s shipped loose parts. This valve should be con-
power failure. Therefore, a valve that will completely nected to the appropriate wiring harness and is used to
shut-off steam flow to the unit during such a failure is control the amount of steam that enters the unit. Install
required to keep the unit from crystallization. the steam control valve between 48 and 120 inches (1.2
m to 3.0 m) from the generator steam inlet flange in
Pressure Relief Valve – A 15 PSIG (103 kPa) pres- order to minimize the pressure drop from the valve exit
sure relief valve should be installed to protect the steam to the generator inlet.
generator vessel. To prevent nuisance blowing of the
relief valve, it should be set 2 or 3 PSI (14 to 21 kPa) Steam Inlet Pressure Indicator (if desired) – A pres-
above the generator operating pressure and within the sure gauge can be installed to allow the operator to de-
code requirements. Under no circumstances should the termine the inlet steam pressure to the unit just before it
generator steam inlet pressure exceed 15 PSIG (103 enters the generator. The inlet steam pressure is indi-
kPa). The relief valve should be sized for maximum cated by the micropanel, but an additional pressure gauge
steam flow and vented in accordance with local codes. may be desired.

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STEAM CONDENSATE RETURN SYSTEM System (2) – Since the condensate will be at atmo-
spheric pressure until it leaves the auxiliary condensate
Steam condensate return systems should be designed in receiver, a vacuum breaker can still be used if desired
accordance with good engineering practice for the gen- (See Fig. 15). The auxiliary condensate receiver must
eral purpose of removing condensate from the absorp- be used in this system. The main condensate tank will
tion unit’s generator and returning it to the boiler. Either no longer be vented to atmospheric pressure. A float
an atmospheric or a vacuum condensate return system control is still used in the auxiliary condensate receiver,
may be used with absorption units. however, it controls a valve instead of a pump. The low
pressure in the main tank will draw the condensate
Before a discussion of condensate return systems, it through when the valve is opened.
would be beneficial to the reader to have a general un-
derstanding of the YORK Single Stage absorption unit For system (2), a condensate cooler must be provided
operating requirements and characteristics. in the line between the steam trap and the auxiliary re-
ceiver, as detailed under condensate cooler in the com-
The absorption chiller will operate at full load steam ponent details section of this manual. It must be sized to
pressure in the 9-12 PSIG (62 to 88 kPa) range, down cool the maximum flow to temperatures 5-10°F (3-6°C)
to pressures well into the vacuum region at part load. below the saturation point of the vacuum return system.
As the cooling load decreases, the chilled water con-
troller will start closing the steam control valve, hence System (3) – (See Fig. 16) When the low pressure
reducing steam flow and pressure to the generator. At steam for a single stage absorber unit comes at or be-
some part load point, say 50% for illustration, the steam low atmospheric pressure (i.e. a condensing-type steam
pressure will be 0 PSIG, or atmospheric. With further turbine exhaust), the entire system can run at a higher
reduction in load, the steam valve will continue to close, efficiency by using a vacuum pump on the condensate
resulting in generator steam pressures below atmo- return system. At low loads, when the absorption sys-
spheric pressure (providing a vacuum condensate re- tem is operating in the high vacuum region, this vacuum
turn system is used). If an atmospheric return system is can only be obtained if the condensate return system
used or if a vacuum breaker is installed at the outlet of similarly operates in a vacuum. With a vacuum conden-
the chiller then the generator pressure will not drop be- sate return system, the steam supply can be at vacuum
low atmospheric. The use of a vacuum breaker is dis- steam pressure, rather than at a minimum steam pres-
cussed in the component details section which follows. sure of 0 PSIG [as it is limited by systems (1) and (2)].
Discharging at a steam pressure in the vacuum region
Three basic types of return systems are possible: (1) a can improve a condensing-type steam turbine’s economy
completely atmospheric system; (2) a system that al- and efficiency.
lows the chiller and steam traps to function at atmo-
spheric pressure, but the remainder of the condensate In system (3) a vacuum breaker cannot be used.
system/boiler feed to operate in a vacuum; (3) a system
that operates entirely in a vacuum. A condensate cooler must be provided in the line be-
tween the steam trap and the auxiliary receiver, as de-
System (1) – For a entirely atmospheric system, a tailed under the condensate cooler in the component
vacuum breaker may be installed at the outlet of the section of this manual. It must be sized to cool the maxi-
chiller (See Fig. 14). Also in this system both the auxil- mum flow to temperatures 5-10°F (3-6°C) below the
iary condensate receiver, if needed, and the main con- saturation point of the vacuum return system.
densate receiver must be vented to atmospheric pres-
sure. The auxiliary condensate receiver should be used CONDENSATE RETURN SYSTEM COMPONENTS
on completely atmospheric systems when the main con-
densate receiver is located at some distance from the Steam Condensate Drain Solenoid Valve – This
condensate outlet or above the condensate outlet. This valve is supplied by YORK. It is used to insure zero
system requires a float controlled pump to move con- steam flow through the generator when the unit is shut
densate from the auxiliary receiver to the main conden- down. This valve should be installed in a horizontal run
sate receiver in addition to the main condensate pump/ of pipe within 24 inches (0.6 m) of the generator con-
boiler feed pump. densate outlet box. This valve works in conjunction with
the Automatic Shut-Off Valve at the steam inlet.

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Vacuum Breaker (if desired) – A vacuum breaker The condensate outlet line should be sized in accordance
will often not be necessary, but one can prevent con- with good engineering practice for condensate at the
densate build up in the generator bundle of the chiller at flash point and should be kept as short and simple as
part loads. possible. Stop valves should be provided ahead of the
strainer and after the trap for maintenance purposes. A
If an atmospheric return system is used the generator full size bypass line provided with a globe valve for
will not operate in the vacuum region, but will operate manual operation during maintenance should be sup-
at atmospheric pressure even at low load conditions. plied. Also, a full trap outlet line size connection and
Throttling of the steam valve at low load results in steam valve should be provided for blow-off and test purposes.
condensate to back-up into the generator tubes. As the
load increases, the steam valve will open further to raise The steam trap should be selected for about 1.5 times
the steam pressure and push the backed-up condensate the design full steam flow rate, at the design operating
out of the generator. The accumulation of condensate pressure differential. The operating full load pressure
in the generator at reduced loads and subsequent drain- differential: PD = SP - P1 - P2 - P3
age will have no adverse effect on absorption unit effi-
ciency. However, due to the cyclical drainage of con- Where:
densate from the unit, the main system condensate re- PD = Trap pressure drop, PSI
ceiver must be sized with sufficient additional capacity SP = Steam pressure, PSIG, at generator flange nor-
to accommodate this fluctuation of condensate quanti- mally 3 PSI less than the design pressure to
ties. The capacity of the main system condensate re- the control valve.
ceiver is assumed to be equal to the absorption unit gen- P1 = Condensate line pressure drop losses, PSI
erator tube volume as a maximum - See Table 2 for P2 = Check valve pressure drop loss, PSI
IsoFlowTM Unit Shell and Tube Volumes. P3 = Condensate cooler pressure drop loss, PSI

To help avoid fluctuation in condensate return or water Select float capacity from manufacturer’s ratings per
hammer in the generator, a vacuum breaker swing check above recommendations.
valve can be added as shown in Fig. 17. A 3/8 inch size
is sufficient to prevent condensate build-up and water The line from the steam trap to the condensate receiver
hammer. For safety, a pipe should be installed from the will contain some flash vapor flowing with the conden-
check valve to a location close to the floor or other safe sate. This line should always be a short as possible, pref-
place. The use of the check valve to permit air entrance erably not more than 30 feet (9m) in equivalent length.
into the generator tubes has the disadvantage that this As a general rule, it should be sized according to the
air must later be purged through the thermostatic ele- number of traps used and one or more sizes larger in
ment of the float trap and tends to entrain air in the the case of longer piping runs.
condensate return.
Check Valve – A check valve should be provided in
Strainer(s) – A fine mesh strainer with a blow-off valve the trap outlet line to prevent any possible air or con-
should be provided ahead of the steam trap(s) to pro- densate leakage back to the generator under reduced
tect it from damage. load operating conditions.

Float and Thermostatic Steam Trap(s) – This float Condensate Cooler – The use of a condensate cooler
and trap serve the purpose of passing condensate, but between the trap and the condensate receiver to cool
preventing the loss of steam. The float and thermostatic the condensate below its flash point is required for
steam trap should be applied in accordance with the vacuum return systems and may be desirable, though
manufacturer’s recommendations. The trap should be not required, for atmospheric return systems.
located as close to the generator condensate outlet as
possible in the horizontal plane. In the vertical plane, the The variations in condensate flow must be recognized
trap should be located below the generator condensate and the cooler selected to cool the maximum flow of
outlet, a minimum of 12 inches (0.3m). condensate 5 - 10°F (3 - 6°C) below the saturation tem-
perature of the lowest pressure in the system (atmo-
Preferably, the maximum possible elevation between the spheric pressure for an atmospheric return or the low-
generator outlet and the trap should be used. est pressure in a vacuum return system). Sufficient

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coolant must be provided to cool the maximum conden- The auxiliary condensate receiver should be located at
sate flow to the desired temperature. Coolers may be floor level as close to the absorption unit as possible. A
air or evaporatively cooled, providing they can produce check valve in the auxiliary condensate pump discharge
the desired leaving condensate temperature. Coolant flow line is recommended where condensate backflow may
could be manually set for maximum load and allowed to occur.
operate continuously at that level with no operating dif-
ficulties, but the poor economics of such an arrange- Auxiliary condensate receivers with condensate pumps
ment make automatic control preferable. are available as a package. They include a float or other
control to cycle the pump to suit the condensate flow.
Auxiliary Condensate Receiver – An auxiliary con- Manufacturers’ recommendations concerning selection
densate receiver must be used if the main condensate and application of these packages should be followed.
receiver is located a great distance from the chiller or
above the chiller. An auxiliary condensate pump is used
to send condensate from the auxiliary receiver to the
main condensate receiver.

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TABLE 2 – SHELL AND TUBE VOLUMES

CHILLER SHELL AND TUBE VOLUMES

SHELL SIDE TUBE SIDE
Unit
Gen / Cond Abs / Evap Absorber Evaporator Generator Condenser
Model
Gallons Liters Gallons Liters Gallons Liters Gallons Liters Gallons Liters Gallons Liters
1A1 175 662 543 2055 45 170 32 121 14 53 16 61
1A2 211 799 653 2472 52 197 36 136 16 61 18 68
2A3 249 943 764 2892 58 220 40 151 17 64 25 95
2A4 277 1049 875 3312 64 242 45 170 19 72 28 106
2B1 361 1366 1006 3808 81 307 55 208 23 87 28 106
3B2 405 1533 1152 4361 90 341 61 231 25 95 40 151
3B3 456 1726 1298 4913 99 375 67 254 28 106 44 167
4B4 508 1923 1444 5466 108 409 73 276 30 114 48 182
4C1 587 2222 1516 5739 130 492 88 333 37 140 49 185
5C2 646 2445 1701 6439 143 541 96 363 41 155 68 257
5C3 719 2722 1899 7188 156 591 105 397 44 167 75 284
6C4 810 3066 2136 8085 171 647 115 435 49 185 82 310
7D1 904 3422 2690 10182 193 731 134 507 56 212 91 344
7D2 1004 3800 2992 11326 210 795 146 553 61 231 100 379
8D3 1130 4277 3371 12760 232 878 160 606 66 250 110 416
8E1 1264 4785 3756 14218 278 1052 192 727 82 310 141 534
9E2 1423 5386 4230 16012 306 1158 211 799 90 341 156 591
10E3 1582 5988 4705 17810 334 1264 230 871 97 367 171 647
12F1 1911 7234 5137 19445 395 1495 269 1018 124 469 204 772
13F2 2125 8044 5730 21690 431 1631 293 1109 135 511 223 844
14F3 2340 8858 6311 23889 467 1768 315 1192 145 549 242 916

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 LD00684 (R)

FIG. 14 – SYSTEM 1 - ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RETURN SYSTEM

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LD00685 (R)

FIG. 15 – SYSTEM 2 - VACUUM CONDENSATE RETURN SYSTEM

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 FLOAT AND THERMOSTATIC STOP VALVE
TYPE STEAM TRAP(S)

THERMOSTATIC TRAP

AIR
COOLANT

CHECK
VALVE
12" MIN.
CONDENSATE,
FLASH STEAM
AND AIR
CONDENSATE
CONDENSATE AND AIR

GENERATOR COOLER
CONDENSATE OUTLET
TO VACUUM
CONDENSATE PUMP

LD04748

FIG. 16 – SYSTEM 3 - VACUUM CONDENSATE RETURN SYSTEM WHEN INLET STEAM AND OUTLET CON-
DENSATE ARE UNDER VACUUM

HOT WATER PIPING For control on hot water IsoFlowTM absorption chillers,
YORK utilizes a 3-way control valve. This type of con-
The design level “B” IsoFlowTM absorption chiller is de- trol valve maintains a relatively constant flow rate
signed for a maximum hot water entering temperature (GPM) to the generator and will vary the temperature.
of up to 266°F (130°C) and a generator working hot This type of control is preferred and supports YORK’s
water pressure up to 150 PSIG (1034 kPa). A factory software control programming. A 2-way hot water con-
special option can be purchased to enable the hot water trol valve is not recommended because this type of valve
working pressure up to 300 PSIG (2068 kPa). will vary the flow rate (GPM) and keep the hot water
All field hot water supply and return piping should be temperature constant.
installed in accordance with any local, state or federal One hot water 3-way valve with an electronic actuator
codes that may apply. Piping must be adequately sup- is furnished for field installation with each IsoFlowTM
ported and braced independent of the chiller. The chiller Unit sold. This valve is included along with the unit’s
water boxes and nozzles are not designed to handle any shipped loose parts.
load bearing stress or strain. The support system must
account for the expansion and contraction of the hot The 3-way valve must be installed to facilitate a diverting
water being supplied to and returned from the unit. All service. A valve in diverting service will have one inlet
hot water piping should be designed in accordance with port and two outlet ports. It will shut off flow to one out-
good engineering practice. let port as it simultaneously opens the flow to another

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outlet port. Therefore, keeping the flow constant while See Fig. 18 for installing valves manufactured by Fisher.
the temperature changes. This can be done in two differ-
ent ways depending on the valve manufacturer. See be- For Fisher valves the hot water supply enters the valve
low Fig. 17 for valves manufactured by Honeywell. at the marked “inlet” connection and exits the valve to
go to the generator at the marked “unit” connection.
3-WAY DIVERTING The bypass connection is sometimes marked “bypass”.
CONTROL VALVE
HOT WATER TO
SUPPLY GENERATOR INLET AND OUTLET HOT WATER PIPING

BYPASS Fig. 19 is a sample of a hot water piping arrangement

for a YORK IsoFlowTM absorption chiller depicting a
HOT WATER FROM Fisher 3-way hot water control valve.
RETURN GENERATOR

FOR HONEYWELL VALVE LD00944

The following is a description of each component on the
hot water supply/return line to the unit.
FIG. 17 – DIVERTING SERVICE FOR
HONEYWELL VALVE
Manual Block Valves – These valves are installed,
For Honeywell valves, the hot water supply enters the one on the supply line and one on the return line, to
valve at the “common” connection. The hot water out- manually shut off hot water to the unit, thus allowing
let to the generator is sometimes marked “A” or is un- ease of serviceability if required.
marked. The bypass connection is sometimes marked
“B” or it may also be unmarked.

DIVERGING FLOW
PLUG UP PLUG DOWN

(fastened to valve body)

TO UNIT TO BYPASS
GENERATOR

3-WAY DIVERTING
CONTROL VALVE
HOT WATER
SUPPLY TO GENERATOR
BYPASS
INLET

LD04747
HOT WATER FROM
GENERATOR
RETURN
FOR FISHER VALVES
LD00945

FIG. 18 – DIVERTING SERVICE FOR FISHER VALVES / DETAIL OF FISHER VALVE

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Automatic Shut-Off Valve – (failsafe) This valve must should be taken to prevent heating of the generator by
shut off 100% of the hot water supply flow and be bubble thermal circulation. Either locate the three-way hot wa-
tight during a cycling/safety shutdown or a power fail- ter control valve and its bypass line two feet or more
ure. above the generator connection, or install a check valve
with a 3/4" (19.1 mm) bypass around the check valve.
The YORK supplied hot water control valve will re-
main in whatever position it happened to be in at the Check Valve – On hot water unit shutdown, the water
time of a power failure. Therefore, a valve that will com- left in the generator will start to contract as it cools off.
pletely shut-off hot water flow to the unit during such a This may form a vacuum inside the generator tube bundle.
failure is required to keep the unit from crystallization. This can be prevented by installing a check valve in the
Hot Water Control Valve (YORK supplied) – The return hot water piping with a 3/4" (19.1 mm) bypass
hot water control valve is supplied by YORK and can around the check valve. It should be installed between
be found in a separate box among the unit’s shipped the generator outlet nozzle and the hot water bypass.
loose parts. This valve must be connected to the appro- See Fig. 19.
priate wiring harness and will be used in a diverting ser-
vice to control the temperature of hot water entering Hot water inlet & outlet pressure indicator – A
the unit. See Fig. 17 or 18 for a schematic on how to pressure gauge should be installed on the inlet and out-
install the hot water control valve in a diverting service let lines of the generator. This will allow the operator to
according to the valve’s manufacturer. determine the inlet and outlet hot water pressure and
the pressure drop through the generator tube bundle.
If hot water supply is not shut off on unit shutdown,
water will flow through the bypass. Special precautions

LD00690B

FIG. 19 – TYPICAL HOT WATER PIPING SYSTEM (SINGLE PASS GENERATOR)

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS switch details. See Fig. 21 for field wiring all models of
IsoFlowTM absorption units.
Included with the unit’s literature packet is an elemen-
tary and connection wiring diagram. Refer to this dia- Use #14 AWG copper wire for one way distance of
gram for electrical connections. If this literature is not less than 175 feet. Use #12 AWG copper wire for one
available, refer to York Forms 155.16-PA2 and 155.16- way distance of more than 175 feet and no more than
W4, which can be obtained through the your local York 300 feet.
Service office.
Improperly installed or sized capaci-
Located in the power panel in all IsoFlowTM absorption tors may result in equipment malfunc-
chiller models is a 100 amp, non-fused, service discon- tion or damage.
nect switch. Throwing this switch will cut power off to
the unit controls and devices. In addition to this switch,
a customer supplied separate wall mounted, fused unit
disconnect switch is necessary to totally shut off power Power factor correction capacitors, when used, must
to the unit. See table 3 for fuse sizing and amp require- be sized to meet the NEC and verified through the local
ments for your IsoFlowTM absorption unit. York International office.
All wiring must be in accordance with the National Elec- Each 115 VAC field-connected inductive load, i.e., re-
trical Code (NEC) and any other applicable local codes lay coil, motor starter coil, etc. shall have a transient
and specifications. The unit must be grounded in accor- suppressor wired (by others) in parallel with its coil,
dance with NEC, Table 250-95. Use only copper con- physically located at the coil. Spare transient suppres-
ductors for all unit wiring. The power panel is furnished sors are factory supplied in a bag located in the unit’s
with ground lugs suitable for wire sizes between #14 to micro panel.
1/0 AWG.
Fig. 20 shows automatic control of the chilled and con-
Connect the proper three-phase current supply through denser water pumps by the micro panel control center.
the customer supplied fused disconnect switch to L1, Chilled and condenser water pump motor starter hold-
L2 and L3 in the unit mounted power panel. This is the ing coils to be furnished for 115VAC, 50/60 Hz. The
only power connection needed to the chiller. The micro total power requirements for the water pump starters
panel control power (115V, 50/60 Hz, 10 amps) is sup- (7M, 8M) must be a maximum of 1.0 amp inductive at
plied through a factory mounted control power trans- 115VAC. If power requirements exceed this value, fur-
former (CPT) located inside the power panel. If mul- nish coil for the line voltage, and control relays with
tiple conduits are used for the incoming three phase 115VAC coil.
power, they should contain an equal number of wires
from each phase in each conduit to prevent overheat- Two chilled water pump operating modes are available
ing. Use copper conductors only; do not use aluminum via the low leaving chilled water temperature (LWT)
conductors. Flexible conduit for final connection to the pump programming jumper J54 on the micro board. With
power panel should be used in the extreme case of unit J54 installed, the chilled water pump operates during
vibration. See Fig. 20 for system water pump and flow start sequence, during unit operation, and LWT shut-
downs; with J54 removed, the chilled water pump oper-
ates as above plus it operates during MULTI-UNIT and
REMOTE/LOCAL cycling shutdowns.

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TABLE 3 – ELECTRICAL RATINGS

Max-Dual
Minimum
Chiller Voltage Solution Pump Refrigerant Pump Purge Pump Panel Total Elem. Fuse
Circuit
Model (Volts-Ph-Hz) (KVA) Amps (Customer
Ampacity
FLA LRA FLA LRA FLA LRA supplied)
200/208-3-60 12.5 51.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 32.2 35.2 45
230-3-60 12.0 55.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 30.4 33.5 45
1A1 380-3-50 6.5 23.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 16.7 18.3 20
460-3-60 6.0 27.5 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 15.2 16.8 20
575-3-60 4.9 24.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 12.4 13.7 15
200/208-3-60 12.5 51.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 32.2 35.2 45
230-3-60 12.0 55.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 30.4 33.5 45
1A2 380-3-50 6.5 23.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 16.7 18.3 20
460-3-60 6.0 27.5 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 15.2 16.8 20
575-3-60 4.9 24.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 12.4 13.7 15
200/208-3-60 12.5 51.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 32.2 35.2 45
230-3-60 12.0 55.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 30.4 33.5 45
2A3 380-3-50 6.5 23.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 16.7 18.3 20
460-3-60 6.0 27.5 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 15.2 16.8 20
575-3-60 4.9 24.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 12.4 13.7 15
200/208-3-60 12.5 51.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 32.2 35.2 45
230-3-60 12.0 55.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 30.4 33.5 45
2A4 380-3-50 6.5 23.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 16.7 18.3 20
460-3-60 6.0 27.5 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 15.2 16.8 20
575-3-60 4.9 24.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 12.4 13.7 15
200/208-3-60 12.5 51.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 32.2 35.2 45
230-3-60 12.0 55.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 30.4 33.5 45
2B1 380-3-50 6.5 23.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 16.7 18.3 20
460-3-60 6.0 27.5 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 15.2 16.8 20
575-3-60 4.9 24.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 12.4 13.7 15
200/208-3-60 20.0 78.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 39.7 44.6 60
230-3-60 19.0 80.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 37.4 42.3 60
3B2 380-3-50 6.5 23.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 17.8 19.4 20
460-3-60 9.5 40.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 18.7 21.2 30
575-3-60 7.7 33.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 15.3 17.3 20
200/208-3-60 20.0 78.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 38.6 43.5 60
230-3-60 19.0 80.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 37.3 42.2 60
3B3 380-3-50 9.5 38.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 20.8 23.2 30
460-3-60 9.5 40.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 18.7 21.2 30
575-3-60 7.7 33.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 15.3 17.3 20
200/208-3-60 20.0 78.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 38.6 43.5 60
230-3-60 19.0 80.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 37.3 42.2 60
4B4 380-3-50 9.5 38.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 20.8 23.2 30
460-3-60 9.5 40.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 18.7 21.2 30
575-3-60 7.7 33.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 15.3 17.3 20
200/208-3-60 20.0 78.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 38.6 43.5 60
230-3-60 19.0 80.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 37.3 42.2 60
4C1 380-3-50 9.5 38.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 20.8 23.2 30
460-3-60 9.5 40.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 18.7 21.2 30
575-3-60 7.7 33.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 15.3 17.3 20
200/208-3-60 20.0 78.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 39.7 43.5 60
230-3-60 19.0 80.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 37.4 42.2 60
5C2 380-3-50 9.5 38.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 19.7 23.2 30
460-3-60 9.5 40.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 18.7 21.2 30
575-3-60 7.7 33.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 15.2 17.3 20
200/208-3-60 20.0 78.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 39.7 43.5 60
230-3-60 19.0 80.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 37.4 42.2 60
5C3 380-3-50 14.0 38.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 24.2 28.8 40
460-3-60 9.5 40.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 18.7 21.2 30
575-3-60 7.7 33.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 15.2 17.3 20

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TABLE 3 – ELECTRICAL RATINGS (Cont’d)

Max-Dual
Minimum
Chiller Voltage Solution Pump Refrigerant Pump Purge Pump Panel Total Elem. Fuse
Circuit
Model (Volts-Ph-Hz) (KVA) Amps (Customer
Ampacity
FLA LRA FLA LRA FLA LRA supplied)
200/208-3-60 20.0 78.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 39.7 43.5 60
230-3-60 19.0 80.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 37.4 42.2 60
6C4 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 24.2 28.8 40
460-3-60 9.5 40.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 18.7 21.2 30
575-3-60 7.7 33.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 15.2 17.3 20
200/208-3-60 20.0 78.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 39.7 60.9 90
230-3-60 19.0 80.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 37.4 56.0 80
7D1 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 24.2 27.7 40
460-3-60 9.5 40.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 18.7 28.1 40
575-3-60 7.7 33.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 15.2 22.6 30
200/208-3-60 33.0 107.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 52.7 60.9 90
230-3-60 30.0 118.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 48.4 56.0 80
7D2 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 24.2 27.7 40
460-3-60 15.0 59.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 24.2 28.1 40
575-3-60 12.0 47.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 19.5 22.6 30
200/208-3-60 33.0 107.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 52.7 60.9 90
230-3-60 30.0 118.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 48.4 56.0 80
8D3 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 6.5 23.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 24.2 30.7 40
460-3-60 15.0 59.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 24.2 28.1 40
575-3-60 12.0 47.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 19.5 22.7 30
200/208-3-60 33.0 107.0 12.5 51.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 52.7 79.0 110
230-3-60 30.0 118.0 12.0 55.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 48.4 71.5 100
8E1 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 9.5 38.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 27.2 35.2 45
460-3-60 15.0 59.0 6.0 27.5 1.1 5.5 2.2 24.2 35.8 50
575-3-60 12.0 47.0 4.9 24.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 19.5 29.3 40
200/208-3-60 40.7 118.0 21.0 78.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 68.9 91.0 125
230-3-60 36.8 130.0 19.0 80.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 62.2 82.5 110
9E2 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 14.0 65.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 31.7 35.2 45
460-3-60 18.4 65.0 9.5 40.0 1.1 5.5 2.2 31.1 41.3 50
575-3-60 15.0 52.0 7.7 33.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 25.3 33.6 45
200/208-3-60 40.7 118.0 33.0 107.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 80.9 81.4 110
230-3-60 36.8 130.0 30.0 118.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 73.2 74.0 100
10E3 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 14.0 65.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 31.7 35.2 45
460-3-60 18.4 65.0 15.0 59.0 1.1 5.5 2.2 36.6 37.1 50
575-3-60 15.0 52.0 12.0 47.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 29.6 29.8 40
200/208-3-60 33.0 107.0 33.0 107.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 73.2 81.4 110
230-3-60 30.0 118.0 30.0 118.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 66.4 74.0 100
12F1 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 14.0 65.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 31.7 35.2 45
460-3-60 15.0 59.0 15.0 59.0 1.1 5.5 2.2 33.2 37.1 50
575-3-60 12.0 47.0 12.0 47.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 26.6 29.8 40
200/208-3-60 40.7 118.0 33.0 107.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 80.9 91.0 125
230-3-60 36.8 130.0 30.0 118.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 73.2 82.5 110
13F2 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 14.0 65.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 31.7 35.2 45
460-3-60 18.4 65.0 15.0 59.0 1.1 5.5 2.2 36.6 34.1 50
575-3-60 15.0 52.0 12.0 47.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 29.6 86.7 45
200/208-3-60 40.7 118.0 33.0 107.0 2.3 12.2 5.0 80.9 83.1 125
230-3-60 36.8 130.0 30.0 118.0 2.2 11.0 4.3 73.2 38.7 110
14F3 380-3-50 14.0 65.0 14.0 65.0 1.2 6.0 2.6 31.7 35.2 45
460-3-60 18.4 65.0 15.0 59.0 1.1 5.5 2.2 36.6 41.3 50
575-3-60 15.0 52.0 12.0 47.0 0.9 8.0 1.7 29.6 33.6 45

NOTES:
1. Table is appropriate for both Hot Water and Steam Units.
2. All purge pump electrical ratings are for the Welch model 1402.
3. A YORK supplied 100 amp, non-fused, unit disconnect switch is located in the power panel of all chiller models.

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 LD04574

FIG. 20 – SYSTEM WATER PUMP AND FLOW SWITCH INTERFACE DETAILS

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NOTES:
1. Steam/Hot Water Shutoff Valve (by others).
2. YORK supplied harness – customer to terminate
field connection at actuator.
3. Customer supplied wiring.
4. Steam/Hot Water Valve Actuator, and Steam/Hot
Water Valve supplied by York.
5. Customer supplied wiring for optional input/output
features.
6. For details, see Wiring Diagram Form 155.16-W4.
7. For additional details, see Field Control Modifica-
tions Diagram Form 155.16-PA1.
8. Condenser Water Flow Switch is required. Switch
can be purchased through YORK as an option.
9. CHW Flow Switch supplied by YORK.

LD04575

FIG. 21 – STEAM AND HOT WATER UNIT FIELD WIRING

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 I/O EXPANSION BOARD MICRO BOARD OPTIONAL CARDS LOCATION OF
OPTIONAL CARD FILES

POWER SUPPLY
BOARD

TRANSFORMER

FUSE

26762A

DIGITAL INPUT BOARD RELAY OUTPUT BOARD SUPPRESSOR START RELAY

FIG. 22 – ISOFLOW MICRO PANEL CONTROL CENTER COMPONENT LOCATIONS

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TRANSFORMER
SWITCH,
FUSES, PRIMARY DISCONNECT
1 FU & 2 FU 100 AMP

FUSE, 10 AMP
60 HZ STANDARD UNITS

MOTOR
PROTECTOR (1 OL)

MOTOR
PROTECTOR (2 OL)
MOTOR
PROTECTOR (3 OL)

CONTACTOR
CIRCUIT BREAKER
(1M)
10 AMP SINGLE POLE
CONTACTOR
(2M)
CONTACTOR
(3M)
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
2 POLE

TRANSFORMER

DISCONNECT
SWITCH
MOTOR
PROTECTOR
(1 OL) TERMINAL
BLOCK

MOTOR
PROTECTOR
(2 OL)
60 HZ NEMA 4 UNITS
MOTOR
PROTECTOR
(3 OL)

CONTACTOR
(1 M)
CONTACTOR
(2 M)
CONTACTOR
(3 M)

LD04738

FIG. 23 – ISOFLOW POWER PANEL COMPONENT LOCATIONS

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 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

TRANSFORMER

MOTOR
PROTECTOR
(1OL)

MOTOR
PROTECTOR
(2OL)
DISCONNECT
SWITCH

MOTOR
PROTECTOR
(3OL)

CONTACTOR
(1M)
CONTACTOR
(2M)
CONTACTOR
(3M)

TERMINAL LD04803
BLOCK

50 Hz, 380 volt

(VDE and European compliance)
view shown minus door and wiring

FIG. 24 – ISOFLOW POWER PANEL COMPONENT LOCATIONS

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INSULATION Insulation must not be applied to the

chiller until start-up has been success-
YORK recommends that all absorption equipment be fully completed by a qualified York ser-
insulated properly to optimize operating performance,
vice technician and chiller is operat-
insure the safety of operating and plant personnel, pre-
ing with no indication of air leaks.
vent sweating, and to prevent crystallization up to eight
hours during a power failure. YORK performance rat- Glued insulation pins may be used for installing insula-
ings are based on a properly insulated chiller. Proper tion to the chiller surface, DO NOT USE WELD PINS.
insulation limits the heat loss from the chiller to its sur- A high temperature adhesive is available and recom-
roundings. Insulation also protects personnel from the mended to adhere the insulation pins to the chiller sur-
hot surfaces, such as the generator shell and steam/hot face (See Chemicals and Compounds section of the Re-
water piping and is often required for safety codes. newal parts form for this epoxy). The surface of the
insulation should be sealed vapor tight to prevent sweat-
Insulating an IsoFlowTM absorption chiller requires two ing and mildew underneath the insulation. All seams must
separate types of chiller insulation for both the hot and be filled in using insulation tape or thermal mastique
cold temperature surfaces. By insulating the hot sur- compound. Aluminum facing provides an additional layer
faces, heat loss to the equipment room is minimized of protection and a quality finish to the job.
thereby maximizing efficiency and preventing hazard-
ous working conditions. Cold insulation is applied to the Welding anything to the shell or using
chiller to prevent sweating. weld pins for insulation purposes, may
penetrate the shell and may jeopardize
For hot surfaces, YORK recommends using a 2 inch
thick 3 lb. density fiberglass insulation. Hot surfaces
the integrity of the chiller. Any weld-
that need insulation are the generator, generator heads, ing to the chiller shell without written
connecting piping, and the solution heat exchanger. Also, consent of York Factory Service will
insulate the supply steam or hot water piping to the gen- result in voiding all warranties.
erator.
When insulating the chiller, do not cover any sight glasses,
hand valves, or water head bolts and nuts. These areas
For cold surfaces, YORK recommends using 3/4 inch,
must be accessible for service and operating personnel.
closed-cell foam insulation. Cold surfaces that need in-
If insulation is desired in these areas, do not glue the
sulation are the evaporator heads, refrigerant pump,
insulation to the surface, in that way it can be easily
evaporator overflow refrigerant box, innerconnecting
removed for servicing the unit.
piping between and around the refrigerant pump, and
piping to evaporator sprays. As an optional purchase,
these areas can be insulated at the factory. Never insulate the refrigerant or so-
lution pump motors, these surfaces
In some rare cases, when the chiller is operating in high must be kept open to the surrounding
humid conditions, moisture in the surrounding air may air for cooling purposes.
condense on the evaporator surface. This is normally
not so, because YORK uses a double-wall design in the
Use Table 4 for purchasing and determining an approxi-
evaporator section of the chiller to prevent sweating on
mate amount of hot or cold insulation for the York
the exterior evaporator surface. If it is preferred to in-
IsoFlowTM absorption chiller.
sulate the evaporator surface, YORK recommends us-
ing the 3/4 inch, closed-cell foam insulation for this pur-
pose. INSTALLATION CHECK LIST

INSULATION TIPS At the back of this document is an Installation Check

List which is to be used to insure that all installation
Before proceeding with the unit insulation, please read items have been taken care of prior to contacting YORK
the below for important information about certain pre- for start-up supervision. When satisfied that the instal-
cautions and warnings that must be adhered to. lation is complete, call for the services of a YORK rep-
resentative by filling out and submitting the form at the
back of this document. (See page 44.)

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TABLE 4 – APPROXIMATE INSULATION FOR HOT AND COLD SURFACES

COLD SURFACES HOT SURFACES

Evap. Heads Refrig. Outlet Refrig. Suction & Evap.
Chiller Evap.
& Box & Discharge lines Shell Upper Shell
Model Heads
End Sheets Pump (Tubular insul.) (optional) (Sq. Feet)
(Sq. Feet)
(Sq. Feet) (Sq. Feet) (Dia. inch/lin feet) (Sq. Feet)
1A1 16 16 2"/11', 4"/4' 52 70 2
1A2 16 16 2"/12', 4"/3' 63 70 2
2A3 16 16 2"/12', 4"/3' 73 81 2
2A4 16 16 2"/13', 4"/3' 84 93 2
2B1 19 17 2"/9', 2-1/2"/4', 4"/4' 84 95 3
3B2 19 17 2"/10', 2-1/2"/4', 4"/4' 96 110 3
3B3 19 17 2"/11', 2-1/2"/4', 4"/4' 108 125 3
4B4 19 18 2"/12', 2-1/2"/4', 4"/4' 120 136 3
4C1 26 18 2-1/2"/11', 3"/4', 4"/6' 111 132 4
5C2 26 18 2"/12', 3"/4', 4"/6' 125 148 4
5C3 26 18 2-1/2"/13', 3"/4', 4"/6' 139 165 4
6C4 26 18 2-1/2"/14', 3"/4', 4"/6' 156 185 4
7D1 39 31 3"/17', 4"/6' 156 180 7
7D2 39 31 3"/18', 4"/6' 173 200 7
8D3 39 31 3"/19', 4"/6' 194 225 7
8E1 55 43 3"/22', 4"/8' 194 225 8
9E2 55 43 3"/24', 4"/8' 218 255 8
10E3 55 43 3"/24' 242 285 8
12F1 67 44 3"/21' 242 290 10
13F2 67 44 3"/23' 268 320 10
14F3 67 44 3"/24' 295 355 10

NOTES:
1. Evaporator shell insulation is only required if evaporator shell surface sweats.
2. Cold surface insulation on the refrigerant outlet box, refrigerant pump, refrigerant pump suction and discharge lines may be purchased
as an extra option from the factory.

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TABLE 5 – UNIT CHARGE QUANTITIES

Solution Charge Refrigerant Charge

Unit4
Model Nominal Charge Unit 3 Alcohol
Unit Tonnage Charge Shipped Unit Charge3 Charge
Shipped Charge

Drums1 Pounds Gallons Pounds Gallons Drums2 Gallons Gallons Quarts

1A1 120 4 1,608 120 1,474 110 1 55 22 2
1A2 155 5 2,010 150 1,742 130 1 55 33 2
2A3 172 5 2,010 150 1,876 140 1 55 37 2
2A4 205 6 2,412 180 2,278 170 1 55 41 2
2B1 235 7 2,814 210 2,546 190 1 55 52 3
3B2 273 8 3,216 240 2,948 220 2 110 56 3
3B3 311 8 3,216 240 3,216 240 2 110 62 3
4B4 334 9 3,618 270 3,618 270 2 110 69 3
4C1 363 10 4,020 300 3,752 280 2 110 57 4
5C2 410 11 4,422 330 4,422 330 2 110 63 4
5C3 446 12 4,824 360 4,824 360 2 110 72 4
6C4 518 14 5,628 420 5,494 410 2 110 85 4
7D1 565 14 5,628 420 5,494 410 2 110 96 5-1/2
7D2 617 16 6,432 480 6,164 460 2 110 108 5-1/2
8D3 704 17 6,834 510 6,834 510 3 165 121 5-1/2
8E1 794 21 8,442 630 8,442 630 3 165 141 6-1/2
9E2 908 24 9,648 720 9,514 710 3 165 162 6-1/2
10E3 960 26 10,452 780 10,452 780 3 165 183 6-1/2
12F1 1148 30 12,060 900 12,060 900 3 165 179 8
13F2 1235 34 13,668 1020 13,534 1010 3 165 199 8
14F3 1377 38 15,276 1140 15,008 1120 3 165 225 8
NOTES:
1. Solution drums are 30 gallon capacity.
2. Refrigerant drums are 55 gallon capacity.
3. The unit charge given in the table is typical only at unit start-up. Final trimming of solution and refrigerant may require more or less from
the start-up amount.
4. Alcohol quantity in table includes the additional amount.

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 INSTALLATION CHECK LIST AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZED START-UP ENGINEER
To: ________________________________________ Job Name: _________________________________
District Service & Maintenance Manager

________________________________________ Location: _________________________________

________________________________________ Customer Order No. __________________________
York Tel. No. ________________ York Order No. _________________________________________________

ABSORPTION LIQUID CHILLER

Model No. ______________________________ Serial No. ______________________________

This work (as checked below ) is in process and will be completed by ________________________________________
Month Day Year

The following work must be completed in accordance with YORK Installation Instructions for the above Model Absorption Unit.

A. YORK ABSORPTION LIQUID CHILLER þ C. ELECTRIC WIRING þ

1. Unit mounted on a floor level to 1/4” ............................... q 1. Main and control power supply available ........................ q
2. Unit located in accordance with the minimum 2. Wiring completed from main power supply
clearance dimensions as recommended to power panel – but not cut to final length
in Table 1 ......................................................................... q or connected to panel ..................................................... q
3. Isolation pads under all four feet, if required .................. q 3. 115 volt service completed to Control Center –
4. If shipped in two sections, unit assembled under but not connected ........................................................... q
YORK supervision ........................................................... q 4. External control wiring completed from Control Center
5. Unit installed in an area protected from weather and to flow switch(es), pump motor starters, etc. in
maintained at a temperature above freezing ................... q accordance with YORK wiring diagram ............................ q
5. Power available and wiring completed to
B. PIPING the following starters and motors:
1. Condenser water piping installed between condenser, NOTE: Do not check unit pump motors rotation.
pumps and cooling tower ................................................ q (a) Chilled water pumps .................................................. q
2. Chilled water piping installed between cooler, pumps (b) Condenser water pumps ........................................... q
and cooling coils ............................................................. q (c) Cooling tower fan (if used) ........................................ q
3. Steam or hot water piping installed between unit 6. Meg-ohm meter available for checking motor windows ... q
and source of supply ...................................................... q
4. Condensate traps and removal system installed ............ q D. TESTING EVACUATING AND CHARGING
5. Make-up and fill lines installed to cooling tower (Under YORK Supervision Only.)
and chilled water system ................................................ q 1. R-22 available for testing ................................................ q
6. All thermometer wells and gauge connections 2. Dry Nitrogen available for testing .................................... q
installed in chilled and condenser water lines - 3. YORK Lithium Bromide charge inhibited with
trimmed as necessary ..................................................... q Lithium Molybdate is available for charging .................... q
7. All water piping checking for strain – Piping should 4. High vacuum pump available for evacuation ................... q
not spring when connections are broken at unit ............. q 5. 2-Ethyl/Hexanol additive is at the job site ...................... q
8. Water piping leak tested and flushed, and water
strainers cleaned after flushing. Piping systems E. CONDITIONS
filled with water and trapped air vented. ......................... q 1. YORK purge pump oil available on job ............................ q
9. Chilled and condenser water, hot water or steam flow 2. Cooling load available for testing and operating the unit .... q
available to meet unit design requirements. ................... q 3. Personnel available for final wiring connections ............. q
10. Pressure relief devices if used are vented 4. Personnel available for start-up and testing ................... q
to a safe area ................................................................. q 5. Owner’s operating personnel available for instruction .... q
Names

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

With reference to the terms of the above contract, we are requesting the presence of YORK Authorized Representative at the job site
on ________________ to start the system and instruct operating personnel. Have him contact_____________________________
Month Day Year Names
We understand that the services of the YORK Authorized Representative will be furnished in accordance with the contract for a period of not more than ________ consecutive normal
working hours; and we agree that a charge of ________ per diem plus travel and living expenses will be made to us by YORK if services are required for longer than ________ consecutive
normal hours or if repeated calls are required through no fault of the YORK Corporation.

Signed _____________________________________ Title ________________________________________

Proud Sponsor
of the 2000
U.S. Olympic Team

36USC380

P.O. Box 1592, York, Pennsylvania USA 17405-1592 Subject to change without notice. Printed in USA
Copyright © by York International Corporation 1999 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Form 155.16-N3 (899)
Supersedes: 155.16-N3 (1094)