RECEIVING AND HANDLING between the rigging lines to prevent damage to the

control center.
The unit should be inspected immediately after receipt
for possible shipping damage.
All McQuay centrifugal water chillers are shipped f.o.b.
factory and all claims for handling and shipping dam-
age are the responsibility of the consignee.
Leave the shipping skid in place until the unit is in its
final position. This will aid in handling the equipment.
Extreme care should be used when rigging the equip-
ment to prevent damage to the control center, or
refrigerant piping.
On units with side mounted compressors, the unit can
be lifted by the three corner fitting eyes and the
extended eye at the compressor end. The center of
gravity is located approximately where the discharge
line enters the upper condenser shell. Adjust cable or
chain lengths accordingly. The compressor support is
not designed to support the full weight of the unit.
Therefore, unit must be lifted so that it is level or
canted to assure that the compressor supports leave
the ground first and touch down last. Spreader
bars are a must. (See Figure 5)

On units with top mounted compressors, the unit can LOCATION AND MOUNTING
be lifted by fastening the rigging hooks to the 4
corners of the evaporator where the rigging eyes are The unit should be mounted o n a level concrete or
located. (See Figure 4). Spreader bars should be used steel base and should be located so as to provide

Figure 4

1. Lifting Eyes
2. Condenser Water - In
3. Condenser Water - Out
4. Evaporator Water - Out
5. Evaporator Water - In
6. Victaulic Coupling or Flange
7. Condenser Relief Valve
8. Oil Fiiter Figure 5
9. Spin Down Piston
10. Control Center

JUNCTION 1
BOX I
THESE POINTS MUST LEAVE
THE GROUND FIRST AND
TOUCH DOWN LAST

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service clearance at one end of the unit for possible
removal of evaporator tubes and/or condenser tubes.
Clearances required are 18 feet for units with 16 foot
long shells, 14 feet for units with 12 foot shells, and 10
feet for units with 8 foot long shells. Evaporator
condenser tubes are rolled into the tube sheets to
permit replacement if necessary. Clearance at all other
points, including the top is 3 feet.
Make certain that the floor or structural support is
adequate to support the full operating weight of the
complete unit.
Rubber Shear-flex pads, or “lsomode”, are supplied
with unit, for use under each corner of the base mem-
bers. The unit must be level.
It will not be necessary to bolt the unit to the mounting
slab or framework; but should this be desirable, 1-1/8
inch mounting holes are provided in the unit supports
at the four corners and under the compressor base on
the side mounted compressor units.
WATER PIPING
N O T E - AVOID THE USE OF 3600 r.p.m. OR
TWO POLE PUMP MOTORS
It is not uncommon to find these pumps operate with
objectionable noise and vibration.
It is also possible to build up a frequency beat due to
the slight difference in the operating r.p.m. of the
pump motor and the McQuay centrifugal motor.
McQuay encourages the use of 1750 r.p.m. or four
pole pump motors whenever possible.
EVAPORATOR AND CONDENSER
WATER PIPING
All PEH and PFH evaporators and condensers come
equipped with groove-type mechanical clamp or flange
connections. The installing contractor must provide
matching mechanical connections of the sizes given in
the system dimension and capacity tables. NOTE: If
welding is to be performed on the mechanical or flange
connections, the solid state temperature sensor and
thermostat bulbs must be removed from the wells to
prevent damage to those’components.
Small water pressure test valves or pipe plugs are pro-
vided at both the inlets and outlets of the vessel heads.
The test valves permit the water flow pressure drops to
be checked. The pressure drops and flow rates for the
various evaporators and condensers are shown in
McQuay catalog 950. Refer to the nameplate on the
vessel shell for identification.
Figures 4 and 5 show the inlets and outlets of the
evaporator and condenser. The evaporator is con-
nected with the warmest water entering at the top.
This reduces the number of tubes required for super-
heating. The condenser is connected with the coolest
water entering at the bottom to maximize subcooling.
NOTE: When common piping is used in connection
with a heating system, care should be taken to insure
that water flowing through the evaporator cannot ex-
ceed 11O’F which can cause the relief valve to dis-
charge refrigerant or damage controls.
The piping should be supported to reduce the weight
and strain on the fittings and connections. Piping
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should also be adequately insulated. A cleanable 20
mesh water strainer should be installed at both inlets.
Sufficient shut-off valves should be installed to permit
draining the water from the evaporator or condenser
without draining the complete system.
NOTE: Neither the evaporator nor the condenser is
self-draining; both must be blown out.
The piping should also include thermometers at the
inlet and outlet connections and air vents at the high
points.
The water heads can be interchanged (end for end) so
that the water connections can be made at either end
of the unit. If this is done, new head gaskets must be
used.
In cases where the water pump noise may be
objectionable, rubber isolation sections are recom-
mended at both the inlet and outlet of the pump. In
most cases, it will not be necessary to provide vibration
eliminator sections in the condenser inlet and outlet
water lines; but where noise and vibration are critical
(for example, where a pipe chase goes through walls
adjoining living quarters in an apartment building),
they may be required.
Where a cooling tower is used to supply condenser
water, a flow balancing valve is required.
OIL COOLER PIPING
PEH063, PEH079, PEH100 and PEH126 are equipped
with factory mounted, water cooled oil coolers with
the oil piping installed. Water piping for the oil coolers
must be installed in the field according to good piping
practice and should include: stop valves to isolate the
cooler for servicing, cleanable strainer (40 mesh maxi-
mum), balancing valve to adjust water flow, solenoid
operated water shutoff valve wired in accordance with
Field Connection Control Diagram, and a drain valve or
plug. Water supply for the oil cooler may be obtained
from:
a. Chilled Water Circuit (preferred and recom-
mended).
b. Independent Source, such as City Water.
c. Cooling Tower Makeup Water to Condenser.
When the oil cooler is piped into the chilled water
supply, its water piping should be connected across
the chilled water pump so that the full pressure
differential of the pump is maintained across the cooler
system at all times the pump is running. This is the
TABLE 1
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III
Maximum Oil Cooler Water Requirements
@ 85 F Entering Oil Coolers Only 1
- GPM
8.0
8.0 1.2
12.25 2.0
16.0 6.0”
*Pressure drop through two oil coolers with water sides piped in
series - PEH 126 only.
 Figure 6
recommended arrangement, and most systems will
accommodate it. For those installations where it could
be desirable to pipe the oil cooler system across the
evaporator, this may be done providing the water
pressure drop through the evaporator is greater or
equal to the oil cooler pressure drop given in Table 1.
When supplied with city water, the oil cooler water
piping should discharge into an open drain to prevent
draining the cooler by siphoning. This water may also
be used for cooling tower makeup by discharging it
into the tower sump from a point above the highest
possible water level.
The water flow through the oil cooler must be adjusted
with the balancing valve so that the temperature of oil
supplied to the compressor bearings (leaving the oil
cooler) is not less than 80°F nor more than 1 1 0 On
systems using chilled water for a cooling medium, the
leaving oil temperature should be on the low side of
the acceptable temperature range when operating with
the coldest water. Long shutdown periods will pro-
duce higher than normal chilled water temperatures at
startup and will result in higher oil temperatures until
the chilled water temperature is reduced.
On some units, oil cooler water solenoid valves are
factory furnished. On those units where the solenoid
valve is required and not furnished, the installing con-
tractor must supply the solenoid valve. Recommended
is ASCO type 8210B27 (McQuay Part No. 350A484H45)
or a McQuay approved solenoid valve of comparable
quality.
Under no circumstances should the oil cooler be piped
in parallel with a single pass evaporator. This will result
in inadequate cooling water to the oil cooler.
N O T E : Water entering the oil cooler should NOT
exceed 9O’F.
REFRIGERANT COOLED OIL COOLERS
PEH and PFH units equipped with CEO46 /048/050
compressors utilize refrigerant cooled oil coolers
mounted inside the compressor crankcase.
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On all other PEH centrifugal chillers, a refrigerant
cooled oil cooler is supplied on a special order basis
when water of suitable temperature is not available
either from an external source or at the evaporator.
Subcooled liquid from the condenser is fed to the oil
cooler through an oil temperature control valve whose
control bulb is located on the oil line leaving the oil
cooler. The gas - liquid mixture returns to the inlet of
the evaporator. Refrigerant flow is controlled to main-
tain an oil temperature of approximately 80-lOOoF.
VENT PIPING
As a safety precaution, each system is equipped with
pressure relief valves located on the condenser and on
the evaporator for the purpose of relieving excessive
refrigerant pressure to the atmosphere. Many local
codes require that relief valves be vented to the
outside, and this is desirable installation practice for all
installations. NOTE: Remove plastic shipping plugs (if
installed) from the inside of the valves prior to making
pipe connections. Whenever vent piping is installed,
the lines should be run in accordance with local code
requirements; or where local codes do not apply,
ANSI B9-.1-Sec. 12 code recommendations should be
followed.
Current condenser design incorporates 2 relief valves
(1 set) with a 3-Way shutoff valve separating the two
valves. (See Figure 7). When piping the vent line to a
dual valve set, it may be sized for one relief valve and
piped to both valves. If one relief valve of the two
valve set fails, the shutoff valve may be used to isolate
the faulty relief valve, easing in replacement. On larger
capacity condenser designs, two sets of dual relief
valves are used. These vents must be sized to the total
of the two valve sets.
Figure 7 Condenser Relief Valve Set
1. dl Relief Valve
2. #2 Relief Valve
3. Relief Valve 3-Way Shutoff
4. 3-Way Access Valve
ELECTRICAL
POWER WIRING
Wiring, fuse and wire size must be in accordance with
information located in the Electrical Data. Standard
NEMA motor starters require modification to meet
McQuay specifications. Refer to Electrical Data sup-
plied with the unit or McQuay Catalog 950 or 960 for
details.
IMPORTANT: The voltage to these units should be
within the limitation of plus or minus 10%, and the
voltage unbalance between phases must not exceed
3%. Since a 3%% voltage unbalance will cause an
approximate 25% increase in motor temperature, it is
most important that the unbalance between phases be
at a minimum.
PEH063/079/100/126 POWER WIRING
Power wiring to compressor must be in proper phase
sequence. Motor rotation is set up for clockwise
rotation facing lead end with phase sequence of l-2-3.
Care should be taken that proper phase sequence is
carried through the starter to compressor. With the
phase sequence of l-2-3 and L1 connected to T1 and
T6, L2 connected to T2 and T4 and L3 connected to
T3 and T5, rotation is proper. See diagram in terminal
box cover.
Phase sequence can be determined by using GE
No. 546703265 phase sequence meter or equal. Before
connecting the starter load leads to the compressor
terminals and while checking the field connection
wiring the transition timer in the starter should be
adjusted to make the transition at approximately 6 to
15 seconds. This should be reset when the compressor
is put on the line. The timer should be adjusted to
actuate (disconnect Star winding connection and
connect Delta) when the motor has come up to speed
and before any speed reduction occurs.
CAUTION: Wiring connection to compressor
terminal studs must be made with copper lugs
and copper wire.
Care should be taken when attaching leads to
compressor terminals. NOTE: Do not make final
connections to motor terminals until wiring has
been checked and approved by a McQuay repre-
sentative.
Under no circumstances should compressor be
brought up to speed unless proper phase sequence
and rotation have been established. Serious damage
may result if compressor starts in wrong direction.
Jog machine to check rotation using sight glasses on
the rear motor cover to observe direction.
PEH AND PFH046/048/050 POWER WIRING
All PEH and PFH 046/048/050 units are supplied with a
factory wired and mounted star delta starter equipped
with ambient compensated quick trip overloads, fac-
tory set at 115% F.L.A. Wiring, fuse and wire size
must be in accordance with information located in the
electrical data supplied with the unit or the McQuay
Electrical Data pertaining to your unit.
I M P O R T A N T : The voltage to the unit must be
within the limitation of plus or minus 10%, and the
voltage unbalance between phases must not exceed
3%. Since a 3-1 /2% voltage unbalance will cause an
approximate 25% increase in motor temperature, it is
most important that the unbalance between phases be
at a minimum.
The power wiring to the compressor starter must be in
proper phase sequence. Phase sequence can be
determined by using a GE No. 546703265 phase
sequence meter or equal. Motor rotation is set up for
clockwise rotation facing the rear end of the compres-
sor with a phase sequence of 1-2-3. Care should be
taken that the proper phase sequence is carried
through the starter to the compressor.
The transition timer in the starter is factory set at six
seconds to disconnect the star winding connection and
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connect the delta winding, when the motor comes up
to speed and before any speed reduction occurs.
All units are factory equipped with open transition
starters. Closed transition starters are supplied on a
special order basis.
NOTE: Do not make final power connections to
the starter until wiring has been checked and
approved by an authorized McQuay service repre-
sentative. Under no circumstances should the
compressor be brought up to speed unless proper
phase sequence and rotation have been estab-
lished. Serious damage may result if the com-
pressor starts in the wrong direction. Jog the
machine to check rotation using the sight glasses
on the rear motor cover to observe direction.
CONTROL WIRING
The control circuit on the McQuay PEH 063/079/100 &
126 packaged chiller is designed for 115 volts. Power
should be supplied from a separate circuit and fused at
30 amps. The control circuit on the PEH and PFH 046/
048/050 unit is designed for 115 volts A/C. Power is
supplied to the control panel by a .75 or 1 KVA 115
volt transformer supplied and mounted in the starter
package.
The disconnect switch should be tagged to prevent
current interruption. SWITCH IS TO REMAIN ON
AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO KEEP OIL
HEATERS OPERATIVE AND PREVENT REFRIG-
ERANT FROM ACCUMULATING IN OIL.
The control center off-on switch should be turned to
the “off” position any time compressor operation is
not desired.
In the event control voltage is supplied by a trans-
former, the transformer should be rated at 2 KVA, with
an inrush rating of 12 KVA minimum at 80% power
factor and 95% secondary voltage. For control wire
sizing, refer to the N.E.C. article 215 and 310. In the
absence of complete information to permit calcula-
tions, the voltage drop should be physically measured.
Again the disconnect switch should be marked to pre-
vent control circuit from being de-energized. Water
flow interlock terminals are provided on the control
center terminal strip. See field connection diagram in
the Electrical Data or in cover of control center for
proper connections.
The purpose of the water flow interlocks is to prevent
compressor operation until such as time as both the
evaporator water and condenser water pumps are
running.
WARNING: Severe damage to the compressor can
result if the anti recycle timer is turned to the OFF
position and the flow switches operate intermittently.
Operation of the chilled water pump may be to cycle
the pump with the compressor, operate continously,
or started automatically by a remote source. The cool-
ing tower pump MUST cycle with the machine. The
holding coil of the cooling tower pump motor starter
must be rated at 115 volts 60 Hz with a maximum volt-
amperage rating of 100. If this volt-amperage rating is
exceeded, a control relay is required.
All interlock contacts must be rated for no less than 10
inductive amps. The alarm circuit provided in the
control center utilizes 115 volts A/C. The alarm used
should not draw more than 10 volt-ampere.
 Figure 10
1.. Oil Cooler
2. Discharge Check Valve
3. Discharge Victaulic Coupling
4. Motor Cooling Liquid Line
5. Motor Terminals
6. Expansion Valve
7. Liquid Line Shutoff Valve
TESTING CONTROL CIRCUIT
Upon completion of power and control wiring, the
circuit should be tested functionally; but in doing this,
the compressor MUST NOT be started. Wire connec-
tions to compressor motor terminals on PEH063/079/
100/126 units must not be made until wiring has been
approved by a McQuay Service Representative.
Wire connections on PEH and PFH 046/048/050 units
must not be made to the starter until wiring has been
approved by a McQuay Service Representative.
The first few minutes of compressor operation are
important and require careful observation of all operat-
ing characteristics.
The circuits can be completely tested without energiz-
ing the compressor.
In cases where a separate control voltage source is
furnished, it is only necessary to energize the control
circuit with compressor disconnect switch open.
Correct operation of time delays, safety and interlocks
can be determined by observing operation of relay
“MCR” (motor control relay) located in starter. (Fur-
nished by starter manufacturer.)
On systems using a transformer wired from compres-
sor disconnect to obtain control voltage, it will be
necessary to remove load leads from the starter to
compressor and observe starter operation.
All field interlock connections should be checked for
proper operation by stopping each pump in order. The
PEH 050 (Rear View)
8. Suction Shutoff Valve
9. Condenser Pressure Relief Valve
10. Evaporator Pressure Relief Valve
11. Condenser Water Inlet
12. Condenser Water Outlet
13. Evaporator Water Inlet
14. Evaporator Water Outlet
motor control relay should deenergize at the same
time.
Set the (TDR) time delay relay to “0”, manually open
the safety controls, one at a time, and observe the
starter or MCR. Each switch should interrupt the
starter or the MCR relay and light an indicating light.
Stop the water pump. This also should open the
starter circuit.
REPAIR OF SYSTEM (If Necessary)
PRESSURE TESTING
No pressure testing is necessary unless some damage
was incurred during shipment. Damage may be deter-
mined upon a visual inspection of the exterior piping
assuring no breakage occurred or fittings loosened.
Panel gauges should show a positive pressure. If no
pressure is evident on the gauges, a leak may have
occurred discharging the entire refrigerant charge.
In this case, the unit should be leak tested to
determine the location of the leak.
LEAK TESTING
In the case of loss of the entire refrigerant charge, the
unit should be checked for leaks prior to charging the
complete system. This can be done by charging
enough refrigerant into the system to build the
pressure up to approximately 10 PSIG and adding
sufficient dry nitrogen to bring the pressure up to a
maximum of 125 PSIG and then leak test with a Halide
or electronic leak detector. Water flow through the
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vessels should be maintained any time refrigerant is
added or removed from the system. CAUTION: DO
NOT USE OXYGEN TO BUILD UP PRESSURE AS
A SERIOUS EXPLOSION CAN RESULT. A pressure
regulating valve should always be used on the drum
being used to build up the system pressure. Also, do
not exceed the test pressure given above. When the
test pressure is reached, disconnect the gas cylinder.
If any leaks are found in welded or silver soldered
joints or it it is necessary to replace a gasket, relieve
the test pressure in the system before proceeding. For
copper joints, silver solder is recommended.
After making any necessary repair, the system should
be evacuated as described in the section following.
EVACUATION
After it has been determined that there are no
refrigerant leaks, the system should be evacuated
using a vacuum pump with a capacity of approximately
3 cu. ft./min. and that will reduce the vacuum to at
least 1 millimeter (1000 microns).
A mercury manometer, electronic or other type of
micron gauge should be connected at the farthest
point from the vacuum pump. For readings below 1
millimeter, the electronic or other micron gauge should
be used.
The triple evacuation method is recommended and is
particularly helpful if the vacuum pump is unable to
obtain the desired 1 millimeter of vacuum. The system
is first evacuated to approximately 29 inches of
mercury. Enough refrigerant vapor is then added to the
system to bring the pressure up to zero pounds.
Then the system is once again evacuated to approxi-
mately 29 inches of mercury. This is repeated 3 times.
The first pull down will remove about 90% of the
non-condensables, the second about 90% of that
remaining from the first pull down and after the third
only I-10 of 1% non-condensables will remain.
CHARGING THE SYSTEM
PEH and PFH water chillers are leak tested at the
factory and shipped with the correct charge of re-
frigerant-12 as indicated on the unit nameplate. In the
WARRANTY
The McQuay chiller is covered by a standard published warranty which covers parts only, excluding refrigerant
and oil. A complete published description of that warranty and its limitations is provided in a warranty certi-
ficate included with each unit.
Additional, separate warranty labor and complete maintenance coverage may be purchased separately. Contact
your local McQuay Service Office.
event the refrigerant charge was lost due to shipping
damage, the system should be charged as follows after
first repairing the leaks and evacuating the system.
a. Connect the refrigerant drum to the gauge port on
the liquid shutoff valve and purge the charging line
between the refrigerant cylinder and the valve.
Then open the valve to the mid position.
b. Turn on both the cooling tower water pump and
chilled water pump and allow water to circulate
through the condenser and the chiller. (It will be
necessary to manually close the condenser pump
starter).
C. If the system is under a vacuum, stand the
refrigerant drum with the connection up and open
the drum and break the vacuum with refrigerant
gas.
d. W ith a system gas pressure higher than the
equivalent of a freezing temperature, invert the
charging cylinder and elevate the drum above the
condenser. With the drum in this position, valves
open, water pumps operating, liquid refrigerant will
flow into the condenser. Approximately 75% of the
total requirement estimated for the unit can be
charged in this manner.
e. After 75% of the required charge has entered the
condenser reconnect the refrigerant drum and
charging line to the service valve on the evaporator.
Again purge the connecting line, stand the drum
with the connection up and place the service valve
in the open position.
IMPORTANT
At this point the charging procedure should be
interrupted and prestart checks made before attempt-
ing to complete refrigerant charge. The compressor
must not be started at this time. (Preliminary check
must first be completed).
Operation and Maintenance manuals pertaining to the
individual PEH or PFH unit are available from your local
McQuay Representative.
PRE-START SYSTEM CHECKLIST

Not
Yes No Applicable

CHILLED WATER

Piping complete
Water system filled, vented 1 1
Pumps installed, (rotation checked) strainers cleaned
Controls 13.way valves, face and by-pass dampers, by-pass valves, etc.! operable
Water system operated and flow balanced to meet unit design requirements

CONDENSER WATER

Cooling tower flushed, filled and vented _:

Pumps installed, (rotation checked) strainers cleaned
Controls (3.way valves, by-pass valves, etc.) operable
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Water system operated and flow balanced to meet unit requirements I

ELECTRICAL

115.volt service completed, but not connected to control panel

“Power leads connected to starter; load leads run to compressor ready for connectlon when
Service Engineer is on hand for start-up
(Do not connect to starter or compressor terminals)
All interlock wiring complete between control panel and complies with specifications

Starter complies with specifications

*Oil cooler solenoid wired to control panel as shown on wiring diagram
Pump starter and interlock wired ! I
Cooling tower fans and controls wired 1:
Wiring complies with National Electrical Code and local codes I ’
*Condenser pump starting relay (HWRI installed and wired.

MISCELLANEOUS

Oil cooler water piping complete. (Units with water cooled oil coolers only) I
Relief valve piping complete
Thermometer wells, thermometers, gauges, control wells, controls, etc. installed
A minimum system load of 25% of machine capacity is available for testing and adjusting controls I 1

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