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MANUAL26281
OWNERS MANUAL
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
HT SERIES
REFRIGERATION PUMP
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WARNING PAGE
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Warning: Do not remove 1/8” NPT plug from motor drain/vent while pump is in operation. This will nullify
all secondary containment properties and could allow a refrigerant leak if the primary containment
becomes compromised.
Warning: The pump discharge must maintain a minimum 15 PSI differential pressure over the pump suction
pressure at all times while operating. Failure to maintain this differential will result in inadequate
motor cooling and bearing lubrication and may result in damage to the motor and/or bearings,
coolant leakage, and possible serious personal injury.
Warning: The motor coolant/recirculation line valve and by-pass line should be open at all times when the
pump is powered. Failure to open these valves prior to pump operation may result in damage to the
motor and/or bearings, coolant leakage, and possible serious injury.
Warning: If the pump is isolated from the system by closing valves in the suction and discharge lines, the vent
valve (246D) is to be opened. Otherwise, ambient heat may cause excessive pressure in the pump,
leading to casing failure and possible serious personal injury.
Warning: Disconnect electrical power before working on the pump. Refrigerant gasses are hazardous. Obey
safety regulations.
Warning: Vent valve (246D) must be opened prior to isolating pump to avoid over pressurization that could
result in casing failure and serious personal injury.
Caution: Lock screw failure can damage impeller and volute. Proper torque during installation is important.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REFRIGERANT PUMP SERIES “HT”
Inspection
Examine pump for freight damage.
Single Stage vs. Multistage Pumps
Cornell hermetic refrigerant pumps can be supplied as either single stage pumps (one impeller) or multistage
pumps (more than 1 impeller). To fully utilize the instructions and understand the warnings in this manual it is
imperative to know what type of pump is being installed. Single stage pump models are: 1.5HT, 2HT, 2HTS,
2.5HT, and 3HT. Multistage pump models are: 1.25HT2, 1.25HT3, and 1.25HT5.
Pump Location
The pump must be located a vertical distance below the recirculation vessel minimum liquid level an amount at
least equal to the pump’s NPSHR plus 2 feet. Place the pump as close to the drop leg as is practical while
allowing for two to three pipe diameters between the suction stop valve and the pump suction flange. Consider
access requirements for normal servicing.
Piping Connection and Support
The minimum pump leg pipe diameter should be the same size as the pump suction but otherwise should be
sized for an optimum velocity of 2 feet per second. A low loss suction stop valve, such as a full port ball valve,
angle valve or butterfly valve, should be located as close to the drop leg as practical and, again, two to three
pipe diameters from the pump suction flange. Piping must be lined up squarely so that pipe flanges and pump
flanges are parallel and not offset. Piping must be supported and expansion joints or bends employed so that
strain is not transmitted to the pump. The pump base should be mounted in such a way as to permit removal of
the rotating element of the pump without removing the volute from the system piping. Pipe flanges connecting
to the pump should be flat faced and have the same size and rating as those of the pump.
When starting up a new system, a temporary 3/16” mesh screen should be placed at the suction of the pump to
catch excess weld shot, and other particulates that may be in the system. THIS SCREEN SHOULD BE USED
NO LONGER THAN 24 HOURS AFTER START-UP. Operating the pump with a clogged or plugged screen
will damage the pump. The screen should be sized to have at least three times the area of the suction pipe.
Suction Vent Lines
Systems with widely or rapidly varying loads and those using horizontal recirculation vessels should have pump
suction vent lines for limiting vapor entrainment into the pump. The suction vent line should be connected to
the top of the suction pipe, just ahead of the pump suction flange. If the suction pipe size is reduced ahead of
the pump by means of an eccentric reducer this reducer may be installed with the flat on the bottom. This
provides a high point where vapor can be trapped and piped away. The suction vent line should be of at least
1.5-inch diameter and should include a valve for isolation. The suction vent must not be connected to a
compressor wet suction and must be connected to the recirculation vessel above the maximum liquid level. A
suction vent should not be teed into a volute vent line (single stage pumps).
Adjustment of Bypass Valve: Start with the bypass valve completely open. Close the pump discharge stop
valve and volute vent valve fully. Slowly close the bypass valve until the pump discharge pressure gauge
becomes “shakey” or unsteady or other unsteady pumping conditions are noted. Slowly open the bypass valve
until conditions become stable. Observe the pump long enough to be certain pump operation is stable, then
open the discharge stop valve.
Motor Drain/Vent
A 1/8” NPT connection has been included on the motor for drain/vent purposes. This connection will only be
necessary if the pump and/or motor will be shipped to another location after initial installation and operation.
Contact Cornell for specific instructions.
WARNING
Do not remove 1/8” NPT plug from motor drain/vent while pump is in operation. This will nullify all
secondary containment properties and could allow a refrigerant leak if the primary containment becomes
compromised.
Relief Valves
The pump must be protected from overpressurization by a relief valve in the system set at no higher than 250
PSIG. The pump must not be isolated from this valve while it contains liquid or gaseous refrigerant. During
normal operation the recirculation vessel relief valves may serve to protect the pump, but where the pump may
be isolated from the vessel while containing refrigerant (such as during preparation for servicing) other relief
devices must protect the pump. As a manufacturer of a single component of the refrigeration system Cornell
cannot design or dictate the design or installation of relief systems, but as a minimum Cornell recommends
adherence to ANSI/IIAR 2-1999 “Equipment, Design and Installation of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating
Systems,” Section 5.11.1.2 except where this standard is superseded by more stringent standards or code
requirements governing the particular site into which the pumps are being installed.
WARNING
The pump discharge must maintain a minimum 15 PSI differential pressure over the pump suction pressure at
all times while operating. Failure to maintain this differential will result in inadequate motor cooling and
bearing lubrication and may result in damage to the motor and/or bearings, coolant leakage, and possible serious
personal injury.
The back of the motor (non-drive end) has a 3/4” FNPT and holes to accommodate a standard 3/4" gasketed
flange. An orifice installed in the pump controls the flow through the motor coolant/recirculation line. This
connection must be piped back to the recirculation vessel in the same fashion as the volute vent line. It should
enter the recirculation vessel above the liquid level, be sloped so that no liquid can become trapped in the line,
and not be tied into any other line. A stop valve should be present in the line for isolation when removing the
pump for servicing.
WARNING
The motor coolant/recirculation line valve and by-pass line should be open at all times when the pump is
powered. Failure to open these valves prior to pump operation may result in damage to the motor and/or
bearings, coolant leakage, and possible serious injury.
Gauges
Install gauge valves on the suction side of the pump between the suction stop valve and pump suction flange
and on the discharge side between the pump discharge flange and the first valve (check or stop). When possible
locate the gauge valves at least two pipe diameters away from the pump or the nearest valve, bend or fitting.
Electrical Specifications
Pump Model HP Voltage RPM Full Load Locked Rotor Frame Size
AMPS AMPS
1.25HT 2 460 3600 3.9 23.0 P8
2 575 3600 3.1 18.5 P8
3 460 3600 5.4 27.0 P8
3 575 3600 4.3 22.0 P8
5 460 3600 8.0 37.0 P8
5 575 3600 6.4 30.0 P8
1.5HT 5 460 1800 8.4 41.0 P66
5 575 1800 6.7 33.0 P66
7.5 460 1800 12.7 52.0 P66
7.5 575 1800 10.2 42.0 P66
2HT/HTS 3 460 1800 6.2 28.0 P66
3 575 1800 5.0 22.4 P66
5 460 1800 8.4 41.0 P66
5 575 1800 6.7 33.0 P66
7.5 460 1800 12.7 52.0 P66
7.5 575 1800 10.2 42.0 P66
2.5HT 10 460 1800 17.2 70.0 P215
10 575 1800 13.8 56.0 P215
15 460 1800 23.0 109.0 P215
15 575 1800 18.4 87.0 P215
3HT 10 460 1200 21.2 70.0 P215
10 575 1200 17.0 56.0 P215
15 460 1200 30.0 115.0 P215
15 575 1200 24.0 92.0 P215
25 460 1800 41.5 230.0 P215
25 575 1800 33.2 184.0 P215
30 460 1800 47.0 230.0 P215
30 575 1800 37.6 184.0 P215
Electrical Connections
Motors: Standard Cornell factory supplied motors are dual rated and are either 230 volt, 60 Hz service and 190
volt, 50 Hz service or 460 volt 60 Hz service, and 380 volt, 50 Hz service. The motor nameplates will indicate
which voltages are applicable.
Thermal Protectors: The thermal protector is N/C (normally closed). The thermal protector will open circuit
as the motor approaches the thermal limit (200°C). The thermal protector must be connected in series with
hold-in coil of magnetic contactor or connected to a warning device to sound an alarm. DO NOT apply line
voltage across the thermal protector leads. Thermal protector rating is maximum 5 amps at 120 VAC. If the
current through the thermal protector will exceed this value and intermediate control circuit relay must be used
to reduce the current or the thermal protector will not work properly.
Condensation Protection: Once correct rotation has been determined (see START-UP instructions), and all
connections to the motor have been made, the junction box on the motor should be packed with a water
repelling substance to inhibit the collection of condensed water around the motor leads. Grease, spray-in foam,
or any other non-conducting substance that will expand to fill the junction box cavity and deter the entrance of
water may be used.
Wiring Diagram
T1
T3 T2
T1 T2 T3 K1 K2
Line
Thermal Protector – Connect as
described above. DO NOT apply line
voltage across the thermal protector
leads. Thermal protector rating is
maximum 5 amps at 120 VAC.
Recommendations
On initial start-ups or after complete defrost, always start the pump before the compressor unless the system has
a method of flow control to limit start-up capacity within the limits of NPSH requirements. In installations
where a standby pump is used, it is best to rotate the standby/duty pump assignment at least every three months.
WARNING
If the pump is isolated from the system by closing valves in the suction and discharge lines, the vent valve
(246D) is to be opened. Otherwise, ambient heat may cause excessive pressure in the pump leading to casing
failure and possible serious personal injury.
Recommendations
On initial start-ups or after complete defrost, always start the pump before the compressor unless the system has
a method of flow control to limit start-up capacity within the limits of NPSH requirements. In installations
where a standby pump is used, it is best to rotate the standby/duty pump assignment at least every three months.
WARNING
If the pump is isolated from the system by closing valves in the suction and discharge lines, the vent valve is to
be opened. Otherwise, ambient heat may cause excessive pressure in the pump leading to casing
failure and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not operate pump when at test pressure. Failure to follow instructions may seriously damage pump and
possibly result in refrigerant leakage and serious personal injury.
Parts List
2. VOLUTE 3. IMPELLER
12. IMPELLER LOCKSCREW 13. IMPELLER WASHER
20. BEARING 28. IMPELLER KEY
55. MOTOR 100. PE BEARING HOUSING
100A. NPE BEARING HOUSING 294. O-RING (BACK SIDE PLATE)
294B. O-RING (BACK SIDE PLATE) 294C. O-RING (MOTOR)
WARNING
Disconnect electrical power before working on the pump. Refrigerant gasses are hazardous. Obey safety
regulations.
WARNING
Vent valve (246D) must be opened prior to isolating pump to avoid overpressurization that could result in
casing failure and serious personal injury.
Reassembly
After the LocTite has been given the proper amount of time to cure, the pump may be reassembled. Clean the
O-ring groove in the non-pump end bearing housing (100A) and install new O-ring (249C). Install the non-
pump end bearing housing (100A) by positioning in place and attaching using the 3/8-inch socket head cap
screws. Make sure to note that the O-ring is properly positioned in the bearing housing so that it will not be
damaged when tightening the bolts. Also, make sure the base is properly positioned before tightening the bolts
attaching it.
If the shaft/rotor was removed from the pump re-install it now. Clean the interior motor liner and remove any
debris before inserting the shaft/rotor. Be very careful when sliding the shaft/rotor inside the motor or bearings;
damage can result from forcing due to an improper fit or obstructions.
Once the shaft/rotor has been positioned inside the motor, the pump end bearing housing (100) can be installed
and attached using the 3/8-inch bolts.
Install the impeller (3) onto the shaft and fasten using new washer (13), lockscrew (12) and loctite 262. Do not
forget to install the key (28).
Spin the impeller by hand while listening for any rubbing inside the motor, or on the wear ring of the impeller.
Parts List
WARNING
A Vent valve must be opened prior to isolating pump to avoid overpressurization that could result in casing
failure and serious personal injury.
Reassembly
After the LocTite has been given the proper amount of time to cure, the pump may be reassembled. Clean the
O-ring groove in the non-pump end bearing housing (100A) and install new O-ring (249C). Install the non-
pump end bearing housing (100A) by positioning in place and attaching using the 5/16-inch socket head cap
screws. Make sure to note that the O-ring is properly positioned in the bearing housing so that it will not be
damaged when tightening the bolts. Also, make sure the bracket (4) is properly positioned before tightening the
bolt attaching it.
If the shaft/rotor was removed from the pump re-install it now. Clean the interior motor liner and remove any
debris before inserting the shaft/rotor. Be very careful when sliding the shaft/rotor inside the motor or bearings;
damage can result from forcing due to an improper fit or obstructions.
Once the shaft/rotor has been positioned inside the motor, the pump end bearing housing (100) can be installed
and attached using the 1/4-inch bolts.
First determine size and material of lockscrew, then torque to the appropriate value listed in the table below.
Stainless Steel Lockscrew
Nonmagnetic
Size (302, 303, 304, 316 Series)
.38 – 16UNC 20 Ft-lb
.50 – 13UNC 40 Ft-lb
.62 – 11UNC 90 Ft-lb
.75 – 10UNC 135 Ft-lb
1.00 – 8UNC 265 Ft-lb
1.12 – 7UNC 360 Ft-lb
1.25 – 7UNC 510 Ft-lb
1.50 – 6UNC 875 Ft-lb
Lubrication
Do not lubricate impeller lockscrew or tapped hole or between the lockscrew and the impeller washer or
between the impeller washer and the impeller. Make sure parts are clean and dry; however, it is not necessary
to remove the protective coating from the screw. Lubricated bolts can be overstressed with the torques
indicated.
DO NOT USE LOCKSCREW TO INSTALL THE IMPELLER
CAUTION
1. Pump Model
Example: 2CB-5-4
2. Cornell Serial Number
Example: #36442
3. Parts Description
Example: Impeller (and impeller trim diameter)
4. Any Desired Changes to the Pump From What was Originally Supplied
(This especially applies to material or impeller trim)
5. When You Need the Part
Example: Four weeks
6. Special Shipping Instructions
Example: Prepaid and add; collect; airfreight; or carrier desired
7. Any Special Billing Instructions
Example: COD
8. The Design Conditions (see worksheet, page 3000-3)
Flow rate: Gallons per minute (GPM)
Differential Pressure: Required discharge pressure minus pump suction pressure
Pressure in vessel from which pump takes suction, if not approximately equal to vapor pressure at pumping
temperature
Pumpage temperature
Pumpage: Ammonia, R-22, R-12, etc.
Net positive suction head available (NPSHA) or minimum liquid level above pump suction centerline
Pricing in the Cornell catalog reflects the current engineering designs. Obsolete or suspended parts may cost
more and require additional manufacturing time.
If available, the following information provides Cornell with a double check on design flow rate in order to
assure the best possible pump selection.
Design recirculation rate (example: 4:1, 3:1, etc.) (4) ____
0
TONS AT F EVAPORATING
0
TONS AT F EVAPORATING
0
TONS AT F EVAPORATING
0
TONS AT F EVAPORATING
0
TONS AT F EVAPORATING
0
TONS AT F EVAPORATING
NOTES:
1. Pd is total pressure required or measured at pump discharge.
2. Ps is pressure measured at suction flange of pump (approximately the pressure in the vessel).
3. ∆P is the pressure boost required of the pump (Pd -Ps).
4. Recirculation rate is the ratio, by weight, of liquid supplied to an evaporator to vapor leaving the
evaporator.
5. NPSHA is the amount of liquid (vertical height) over the horizontal suction centerline of the pump, less
suction piping losses.
Loss of prime at start up Vent line has liquid trap, preventing gas 1. Slope the vent line from the pump to the
movement to separator. separator so all horizontal portions have
slope with no sagging, which could cause a
liquid trap.
Vent line feeds to another line instead of 2. Vent piping should be directly into
directly into separator separator above the maximum liquid level.
If lines are combined, arrange valves and
slopes so pump being primed has no liquid
in vent line and has separator pressure.
Vent line closed. 3. Open valves.
Pump started before completely filled with 4. Follow “Start-up Instructions” carefully and
liquid or before cooled down. allow ample time for system to balance and
pump to cool down
Pump started with discharge valve fully 5. Throttle discharge valve at start up to
open. almost shut-off and open it very gradually.
Maintain pressure just less than shut-off
pressure.
Suction valve not fully open or partly 6. Open valve. Compare vacuum gage
plugged. readings at pump suction and at separator
when pump is running (but before it loses
its prime). Reading at pump adjusted for
liquid level in separator should be almost
same as separator pressure.
Loss of prime while pump is System demand reduced to zero because 7. Energy used to circulate liquid within the
running all coil, etc., shut-off. Pressure gage goes pump raises temperature of liquid until it
to shut-off pressure and loss of prime is boils and forms gas at eye of impeller.
slow. Open the valve in the by-pass line. Make
sure the by-pass line does not contain a
relief valve (which would normally be
closed). A minimum flow of approximately
10 GPM is required to keep NPSHR down.
System demand increased (as after a 8. Make suction line as large as pump suction
defrosting cycle), raising the NPSH and use low loss valve, properly located.
required above the maximum NPSH Change system cycling to avoid periods of
available. high capacity pumping. Install flow control
to limit flow so NPSH available will be
greater than NPSHR. Raise minimum level
in separator or raise separator.
Compressor lowers pressure in separator 9. Reduce rate of temperature draw down.
(for a fast temperature draw down) to a
10. Frequently temperature draw down and
point where pressure in the suction piping
increased system demand occur together
is lower than the vapor pressure of the
after defrost and combined corrective
liquids. This results in instant boiling.
measures are required.
Re-priming difficult One of a combination of above probable 11. When as many of the above measure as
causes. practical have been tried without success, an
ejector system may be of assistance. For
information on this, consult the factory.
Low pressure Over capacity if a new system or if system 12. Check amperage and voltage. Compare
has been changed. with normal power demand. Higher
capacity will require higher power.
Evaluate system requirement.
Plugged pump vane(s) 13. Check power – lower if less liquid being
pumped. Clean impeller.
Restricted suction system. 14. Make vacuum gage check as for Corrective
Measure #6 and power check.
Oil in pump from drop leg. 15. Check amperage and voltage. Compare
with normal power. Oil in pump will
increase power requirement and reduce
pump capacity, thus reducing refrigeration
capability. Drain off the oil. Locate oil
source and correct.
Motor overloading – new Incorrect rotation. 16. Check rotation – refer to ”Start-up
installation Instructions.”
Motor overloading – existing Pump Selection wrong. 17. Review system and consult factory.
installation
Oil in pump. 18. See Corrective Measure #15.
Bearing Failure Pump running in reverse. 19. Switch two leads of pump and check
pressure. Take the higher of the two
readings.
Excessive pump cavitation. 20. See Corrective Measures #7, #8, #9
Motor Failure Can lining rupture due to excessive 21. Replace motor and bearings.
bearing wear.
Single phasing. 22. Check 3 phases.
Lack of motor cooling. 23. Excessive dirt in system.
Improper voltage. 24. Check voltage.