Catalog 1700

Air-Cooled Split Systems

Models ACU 075 to 300
75 to 300 MBH
60 Hz, R-22 Refrigerant

ACU 075 to 150

ACU 200 to 300

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Table of Contents
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Application Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Selection Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Physical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Guide Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Document Number: Cat 1700 (August 2005)

Model Nomenclature

ACU 075 D
Air-cooled Condensing Unit Vintage

Nominal MBH Capacity

075 = 75
100 = 100
125 = 125
150 = 150
200 = 200
250 = 250
300 = 300

Manufactured in an ISO certified facility.

"McQuay" is a registered trademark of McQuay International.

© 2005 McQuay International
"Illustrations and information cover the McQuay International products at the time of publication and we reserve the right to make changes in
design and construction at any time without notice."

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Features and Benefits

Low Speed Direct Units exceed ASHRAE Powder Coated,

Drive Fans With Standard 90.1 minimum Galavanized Steel
Vertical Air Dis- efficiency requirements Construction For
charge For Quiet Durability and Cor-
Operation rosion Resistance

Corrosion Resistant Efficient, Quiet, Large Face Area,

Gold Fin Condenser Reliable Scroll High Efficiency
Coating Compresssors Condenser Coils
(Dual Compres-
sors/ Refrigerant
Circuits on sizes
200-300)

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Easy Service and Installation

Low Maintenance Direct

Small Footprint Accommodates
Drive Fans
Space Constraints

Lifting Holes For

Easy Rigging (units
are skid mounted Factory
for easy handling) Provided
Holes For
Optional
Spring
Knock Outs Provided For Easy Power Vibration
And Control Connections Isolation

Easy Control Box Access

Easy Compressor Access

Extended Liquid And Suction Extended High and Low Pressure

Lines For Easy Connection Schrader Connections

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Standard Features
Frame And Base
• A wood skid is provided for easy unloading and
handling.
• The frame and base are made from powder
coated, galvanized steel.
• Spring vibration isolator holes are provided in the
base.
• Small footprint accommodates almost any
installation.

Condenser

Controls
• Single point power connection.
• Control transformer allows 24-volt, field control
connections.
• Compressor crank case heaters.
• Compressor anti-cycle timers.
• High and low refrigerant pressure unit protective
• Large face area coils with seamless copper tubes devices.
mechanically expanded into aluminum fins.
• Includes "Gold Fin" electroplated fin coating
passes 1,000 hour salt spray test per JIS Z 2371
(scored 9 out of a possible 10).
• 480-540 RPM direct drive condenser fans with
aluminum blades operate at lower tip speeds and
noise levels (see Table 3 - ACU 075 to 300
Physical Data for A-scale sound power ratings)
• 3-phase motors with internal overload protection.
• Heavy-gauge vinyl-coated fan guards.

Compressor
• Copeland Compliant Scroll® Compressors are
inherently more reliable than reciprocating
compressors due to fewer moving parts and better
resistance to liquid and debris. Axial and radial
compliance allow the compressor to handle
reasonable amounts of non-compressible material.
• Better theoretical efficiency and less noise and
vibration than reciprocating compressors.
• Cast iron scrolls with Teflon impregnated bearings Field-installed Accessories
help make this the most reliable scroll on the • Hot gas bypass valve kit.
market.
Note: Unit includes a capped "T" on each dis-
• All units exceed ASHRAE 90.1 minimum efficiency
requirements. charge line for field connecting to the hot gas
bypass line and a piping knockout on the
cabinet to allow easy piping access to the
"T".
•Spring isolator kit contains 4 springs that fit into
the mounting holes provided in the unit base.

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Application Data
2. Avoid obstructing airflow into or out of the unit.
Location For Installation of Remove obstacles that block air intake or discharge.
Condensing Units
As condensing temperature rises, evaporating temper- OBSTACLE BLOCKING
AIR OUTLET
ature rises and cooling capacity drops. In order to
achieve maximum cooling capacity, the location
selected should fulfill the following requirements:

1. Sufficient clearance must be provided for proper oper-

OBSTACLE BLOCKING
ation, service and maintenance. To avoid short cir- AIR INLET
cuiting condenser air, the minimum distance between
adjacent AHU units is 40 inches. Do not install a unit
above another.

C AIR DISCHARGE
SPACE

3. Must be well ventilated so that the unit can draw and

distribute plenty of air, which helps lower the con-
densing temperature.
4. Must be capable of bearing the weight of the unit and
isolating noise and vibration.
B 5. Should be protected from direct sunlight. If necessary,
A
use an awning for shade.
6. Avoid annoying neighbors with the hot air discharge
B and operating sound level.
A
SERVICE 7. Must not be susceptible to dust or oil mist.
PANEL

Dimension Minimum Clearance CAUTION

A 24”
B 42”
C 59”
If the condensing unit is operated in an atmo-
sphere containing oils (including machine oils),
salt (coastal area), sulphide gas (near hot spring,
oil refinery plant), such substances can cause
failure of the unit.

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Field Piping capacity drops, the lubricating oil return is diminished
and compressor efficiency is adversely affected.
For satisfactory operation and performance, note the
following for the field piping arrangements of the com-
plete refrigerant cycle: Always choose the shortest piping path and follow the
a. Liquid loops or oil traps must be provided recommendations shown in Figure 1
according to the position of the outdoor and the
indoor units (depending on whether the indoor
unit is above or below the outdoor unit). Maximum Number
MaximumElevation Maximum Length
of Bends
b. Field supplied expansion valve should be pro-
vided as close to the indoor unit (evaporator) 65 115 8
as possible.
c. Field supplied sight glass and filter drier must
be assembled and mounted next to the expan-
sion valve. CAUTION
Maximum Pipe Length and Maximum 1.Warranty will be revoked if the height, length
Number of Bends and/or the number of bends of the refrigerant
When piping is too long, the required refrigerant quan- piping system installed is beyond the limit
tity increases and both the capacity and reliability above.
decrease. As the number of bends increase, system
piping resistance to the refrigerant flow increases, 2.Bends must be carefully made to avoid crush-
which lowers the cooling capacity and the may cause ing the pipe. Use a pipe bender.
compressor failure. If the height difference between the
evaporator and the condenser is excessive, the cooling

Figure 1: Maximum Piping Elevation and Total Distance

OUTDOOR UNIT

INDOOR
UNIT
INDOOR
MAXIMUM ELEVATION HEIGHT

UNIT
MAXIMUM ELEVATION HEIGHT

MAXIMUM PIPING ELEVATION

MAXIMUM TOTAL PIPING

115'
65'

OUTDOOR UNIT

INDOOR
UNIT

Condenser Below Evaporator Condenser Above Evaporator

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Refrigerant Piping
Proper refrigerant piping can make the difference
between a reliable system and an inefficient, problem-
atic system. The primary concerns related to piping are
refrigerant pressure drop, a solid liquid feed to the
expansion valves, continuous oil return and properly
sized refrigerant specialties.
The recommended source for refrigerant piping tech-
niques and sizing is the ASHRAE 2002 Refrigeration
Handbook, chapter #2.
Refrigerant specialties, including the expansion valves,
filter drier and sight glasses for use with the remote
evaporator applications, are supplied and installed by
the installing contractor. Field-installed service valves
in the liquid line, optional hot gas bypass and suction
line are recommended. The remaining components,
including pipe, insulation, fittings and Schrader valves,
are also provided and piped by the installer. The
optional hot gas bypass valve can be provided as a
field installed or factory-installed option. A holding
charge of R-22 is provided for the unit. The installer
must properly evacuate the piping system and provide
the operating charge of R-22.
Although conflicting piping recommendations can be
found in different sources, McQuay offers the following
recommendations for these controversial issues.
• Using double risers for vertical gas risers is
generally not required and should be used only as
a last resort to maintain the minimum refrigerant
flow to carry oil up the vertical risers. Slightly
downsizing the vertical riser is a superior option to
providing double risers.
• Slope the refrigerant lines 1" per 10 feet of
horizontal run in the direction of refrigerant flow to
assist oil return.
• Resist using hot gas bypass for applications when
operation in ambient temperature below 40
degrees is expected. This recommendation helps
to maintain adequate condensing pressures and
liquid refrigerant at the expansion valve when
condenser capacities are at their maximum.
• Pressure drops in the refrigerant lines should be
maintained at or below the ASHRAE
recommendations and line lengths should be made
as short as possible. Exceeding these
recommendations will decrease performance and
could impact reliability.
• Small traps should be provided at the base of each
major vertical gas riser to assist in the collection of
oil. If vertical risers exceed 25 feet, install a small
trap at the midpoint, not to exceed more than 20
foot intervals.
• Use caution in sizing the liquid line in applications
where the evaporator is above the outdoor section.
The weight of the liquid refrigerant in the vertical
column will decrease the pressure at the top of the
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riser (approximately 0.5 psi per foot of vertical rise),
allowing some of the refrigerant to flash to a gas.
Adequate refrigerant subcooling is needed at the
outdoor section to prevent large volumes of
refrigerant gas at the expansion valve. Extend the
piping systems above the highest component in
the refrigeration system before dropping down to
make the final refrigerant connections to
components. This practice will hinder condensed
refrigerant draining to the lower component.
Sound Isolation
The ultra-low sound levels for the ACU condensing
units is sufficient for most applications. However, there
will be applications where sound generation can be an
issue. The most effective isolation method is to locate
the unit away from sound sensitive areas. Avoid loca-
tions beneath windows or between structures where
normal operating sounds can be objectionable. Reduce
structurally transmitted sound by isolating refrigerant
lines, electrical conduit and the unit itself. Use wall
sleeves and rubber-isolated piping hangers to reduce
transmission of refrigerant flow noise into occupied
spaces. Use flexible electrical conduit to isolate sound
through electrical conduit. Spring isolators are effective
in reducing the low amplitude sound generated by
scroll compressors and for unit isolation in sound sen-
sitive areas.
Ambient Temperature
Maximum design ambient temperature = 115oF
Minimum operating ambient temperature = 50oF
Selection Procedure
ACU condensing units are selected in conjunction with
separate evaporators. The ACU ratings are based on
saturated suction temperature at the compressor inlet
and on ambient air dry-bulb temperature. For a system
selection, the ACU condensing unit is usually selected
first, then the line loss is added to the condensing unit
saturated suction temperature to determine the satu-
rated evaporating temperature. This temperature is
then used for the selection of the evaporator, whether it
is a DX coil or shell and tube heat exchanger. For
selection purposes, the suction line is normally based
on a pressure equivalent of a two degree Farenheit line
loss (equal to about 3 psi pressure drop).
The correction for altitude found in Table 1 is applied, if
applicable, by dividing the required job capacity by the
correction factor to ascertain the necessary unit capac-
ity in the Capacity Table.
ACU performance is found in Table 2 covering the nor-
mal range of saturated suction temperatures and ambi-
ent air temperatures. Capacity curves are also
provided in Figures 1 to 7 for easier selection.
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Selection example, Inch-Pound units 5. An evaporator would be selected at 41.5oF sat-
Given: Dual refrigeration circuits are required urated evaporating temperature if a 2oF line
200 Mbh job requirement 95oF ambient temperature loss was expected.
40F saturated suction temperature 2,000 foot altitude
Application Adjustment Factors
1. Correct for altitude by dividing the required capacity
by the correction factor from Table 1. Altitude Correction Factors
200 Mbh required / 0.986 factor = 203 mbh corrected require-
ment. Performance tables are based at sea level. Elevations
other than sea level affect the performance of the unit.
2. From Table 2, ACU 075 through 300, an ACU 200 at The decreased air density will reduce condenser
the given sea level conditions will produce 204.7 capacity consequently reducing the unit's performance
Mbh with a compressor power input of 17.2 kW and
a unit EER of 10.8.

3. Correct for altitude: Table 1: Altitude Correction Factors

Capacity: 204.7 Mbh x 0.986 = 201.8 Mbh Altitude Capacity Power
Compressor Power: 17.2 kW x 1.009 = 17.4 kW
EER: 10.8 EER x 0.986/1.009 = 10.6 EER Sea Leavel 1,000 1,000
2000 ft. (610m) 0.986 1.009
4. Interpolation determines that 39.5oF saturated suc-
4000 ft. (1220m) 0.973 1.021
tion temperature must be maintained to yield 200
MBH. Compressor kW at 39.5oF suction is 6000 ft. (1830m) 0.959 1.031
17.1 x 1.009 = 17.3.
Performance Data
Table 2: ACU 075 to 300 Physical Data
Ambient Air Temperature
Model Suction 85 95 105 115
Temp Compressor Unit Compressor Unit Compressor Unit Compressor Unit
BTUH Watts EER BTUH Watts EER BTUH Watts EER BTUH Watts EER
35 67542 4865 12.2 64209 5422 10.5 60666 6054 9.0 56798 6785 7.6
40 73894 4979 13.1 70276 5542 11.3 66465 6179 9.7 62343 6910 8.2
075D
45 80627 5097 14.0 76728 5665 12.1 72584 6312 10.4 68176 7046 8.8
50 87739 5222 14.9 83503 5799 12.9 79037 6453 11.1 74311 7191 9.4
35 83669 7163 10.7 78539 7963 9.1 72886 8877 7.6 66755 9905 6.3
40 91528 7344 11.4 86111 8146 9.8 80148 9066 8.2 73667 10108 6.8
100D
45 99809 7537 12.1 93992 8354 10.4 87691 9281 8.8 80863 10331 7.3
50 108428 7755 12.9 102260 8576 11.0 95595 9509 9.4 88396 10568 7.9
35 115705 8830 11.8 109724 9767 10.2 103406 10832 8.8 96723 12036 7.4
40 126213 9048 12.6 119855 9978 10.9 113087 11047 9.4 106000 12249 8.0
125D
45 137184 9286 13.4 130392 10214 11.7 123189 11281 10.1 115675 12479 8.6
50 148573 9550 14.1 141369 10470 12.4 133681 11538 10.7 125706 12734 9.2
35 132000 10076 12.0 124215 11148 10.3 115915 12394 8.7 106990 13795 7.2
40 143874 10357 12.7 135814 11439 10.9 127113 12699 9.3 117711 14115 7.8
150D
45 155845 10656 13.4 147589 11749 11.6 138623 13017 9.9 128841 14444 8.4
50 167759 10978 14.0 159453 12077 12.2 150329 13349 10.5 140237 14789 8.9
35 197124 15232 11.6 187110 16794 10.1 176540 18580 8.7 165460 20612 7.4
40 215430 15604 12.4 204712 17160 10.8 193306 18960 9.3 181436 21002 8.0
200D
45 234664 16006 13.2 223162 17560 11.6 210888 19370 10.0 198222 21414 8.6
50 254908 16430 14.0 242506 17990 12.3 229370 19800 10.6 215792 21852 9.1
35 231126 17704 11.9 219158 19582 10.3 206486 21722 8.8 193092 24138 7.5
40 252150 18134 12.7 239412 20000 11.0 225856 22146 9.4 211662 24556 8.0
250D
45 274060 18612 13.5 260492 20470 11.7 246078 22608 10.1 231024 25012 8.6
50 296922 19128 14.2 282464 20976 12.4 267082 23116 10.7 251112 25514 9.2
35 276854 22694 11.3 262198 25064 9.8 245852 27774 8.3 228090 30772 7.0
40 302438 23164 12.1 286600 25564 10.5 269142 28324 8.9 250410 31380 7.6
300D
45 329270 23672 12.9 312230 26084 11.2 293740 28854 9.6 273616 32008 8.1
50 357394 24218 13.8 339072 26634 11.9 319152 29452 10.2 298000 32620 8.7

Notes:
1. Ratings based on HCFC-22 and sea level altitude.
2. Interpolation is allowed, extrapolation is not permitted. Consult McQuay for performance outside the catalogued ratings.
3. Unit EER is for entire unit, including compressors and fan motors.

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Figure 2: ACU 075 Capacity Curve

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Figure 4: ACU 125 Capacity Curve

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Figure 6: ACU 200 Capacity Curve*

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*Unit includes two identical refrigerant circuits that provide 50% of the graphed capacity and compressor kW.

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Figure 8: ACU 300 Capacity Curve*

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Physical Data
Table 3: ACU 075 to 300
Model 075D 100D 125D 150D 200D 250D 300D
Nominal MBH 75 100 125 150 200 250 300
EER At ARI 12.1 10.4 11.7 11.6 11.6 11.7 11.2
Casing Galvanized steel with powder coat finish
Weight (lb.) 374 405 434 590 1036 1116 1340
Sound Power (dBA) 64 64 66 67 70 70 70
Tubes 3/8" grooved copper tube with 0.013" wall
Fins 0.005" aluminum fin with electro-plated coating
Rows 1 2 2 2 2 2 3
FPI 20 16 16 16 14 16 14
Condenser Face Area (Sq. Ft.) 24.7 24.4 27.4 30.4 42.0 50.4 50.4
Fan Direct drive with propeller blades
RPM 540 540 480 480 480 480 480
Motor HP [1] 0.5 [1] 0.5 [1] 0.6 [1] 0.6 [2] 0.6 [2] 0.6 [2] 0.6
Fan Dia (in.) 32 32 36 36 36 36 36
Copeland Model [1] ZR 72 [1] ZR 94 [1] ZR 125 [1] ZR144 [2] ZR 108 [2] ZR 125 [2] ZR 16
Compressor
Over Load Protection In line In line In line In line In line In line Module
Voltage 460-60-3 amps
Compressor RLA each 10 16.4 19.2 19.6 17.3 19.2 25
Compressor LRA each 74 95 125 125 114 125 167
Fan Motor FLA each 1.6 1.6 1.9 1.9 1.84 1.84 1.84
Unit Ampacity 14.1 22.1 25.9 26.4 42.6 46.9 59.9
Unit Maximum Fuse Size 20.0 35.0 45.0 45.0 55.0 65.0 80.0
Unit Recommended Fuse Size 20.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0
Electrical
Voltage 220-60-3 amps
Compressor RLA each 20.7 32.1 42 47 33.6 42 47.1
Compressor LRA each 172 203 247 245 225 247 350
Fan Motor FLA each 3.1 3.1 3.9 3.9 3.79 3.79 3.79
Unit Ampacity 29.0 43.2 56.4 62.7 83.2 102.1 113.6
Unit Maximum Fuse Size 45.0 70.0 90.0 100.0 110.0 140.0 160.0
Unit Recommended Fuse Size 40.0 60.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 120.0 140.0
Cond. Unit Charge (lb. R-22) 9 12 15 18 2 x 11 2 x 14 2 x 17
Suction Connection (in.) 1 1-1/8 1-3/8 1-3/8 2 x 1-1/8 2 x 1-3/8 2 x 1-3/8
Refrigeration
Liquid Connection (in.) 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 2 x 5/8 2 x 5/8 2 x 5/8
Hot gas Connection (in.) 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 2 x 1-1/4 2 x 1-1/4 2 x 1-1/4

Notes for Electrical Data Single-and Multi-Pointî Power:

1. Unit wire size ampacity (MCA) is equal to 125% of the largest compressor-motor RLA plus 100% of RLA of all
other loads in the circuit.
2. The control transformer is furnished and no separate 115V or 24V power is required.
3. “Recommended Fuse Sizes” are selected at approximately 150% to 175% of the largest compressor RLA, plus
100% of all other loads in the circuit.
4. Must be electrically grounded according to national and local electrical codes.
Voltage Limitations:
Within 10 percent of nameplate rating.
Notes for “Compressor and Condenser Fan Amp Draw”:
1. Compressor RLA values are for wiring sizing purposes only but do not reflect normal operating current draw at
rated capacity.
Notes for “Field Wiring Data”
1. Requires a single disconnect to supply electrical power to the unit. This power supply requires short circuit pro-
tection in accordance with local codes.
2. All field wiring to unit power block must be THW type copper wire.

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Dimensions
Figure 9: ACU 075D to 150D Dimensions (all dimensions in inches)

7.9

0.6" Diameter
Mounting Holes W

7.9

1.4 1.4 W 3.7

Liquid

Lifting Power
Suction 2.4
Brackets Entry

H
7.9
22.9
2.0
A

5.7 5.9

Dimension Model Size

(inches) 075D-100D 125D 150D
H 37.2 37.2 41.2
W 38.6 42.6 42.6
A 13.8 13.9 13.9

Liquid, suction and hot gas connection sizes are found in Table 3 - ACU 075 to
ACU 300 Physical Data.
Hot gas bypass connections are inside the cabinet. A 2" knock out is provided.

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Figure 10: ACU 200D to 300D Dimensions (all dimensions in inches)
0.8" Diameter Mounting Holes
1.6 1.6

12.8

45.6

12.8

90.2

Liquid
Power
Entry 3.1

H
7.5
A
7.9

15.4

Suction
Spring Isolator
39.5 39.5

Dimension Model Size

(inches) 200D-250D 300D
H 48.3 56.4
A 44.0 52.1

Liquid, suction and hot gas connection sizes are found in Table 3 - ACU 075 to ACU
300 Physical Data.
Hot gas bypass connections are inside the cabinet. A pair of 2" knock outs are
provided.

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Wiring Diagrams
Figure 11: ACU 075D to 150D Typical Wiring Diagram
BLACK BLACK
CH
YELLOW BLACK
FIELD SUPPLY C
CB BLACK

{
BLACK BLACK T1
FIELD
POWER YELLOW YELLOW T2 CM
SUPPLY
BLUE T3
BLUE

GRN-YEL EQUP GRN

YELLOW RED L1

BLACK WHITE L2 OFM

BLUE L3
C
FIELD SUPPLY
TRANSFORMER

C 24 THERMOSTAT
3.15 AMP
RED FUSE RED R
BROWN BROWN SWITCH
YELLOW YELLOW Y

BROWN BYPASS TIMER DELAY TIMER W

YELLOW
2 LOGIC 3 T1 LOGIC T3
N/OPEN N/CLOSED G
BROWN IFC
T2 C
1
BLACK
HPS BROWN TH
LPS
BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE
C

IFC

LEGEND
1) CM - COMPRESSOR MOTOR
2) C - CONTACTOR COMPRESSOR
3) OMF - OUTDOOR FAN MOTOR
4) LPS - LOW PRESSURE SWITCH
5) HPS - HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH
6) CH - CRANKCASE HEATER
7) TB - TERMINAL BLOCK
8) • - CONNECTOR BUD
9) GND GROUND
10) IFC - INOOR FAN CONNECTOR
11) TH - THERMOSTAT
12) CB - CIRCUIT BREAKER
13) ----- FIELD CONTROL WIRE

NOTE
FOR 24V CONTROL

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 BLACK
YELLOW
BLUE
BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK
CH CH
YELLOW BLACK YELLOW BLACK
FIELD SUPPLY
CB TB1

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C2 C1
BLACK BLACK T1 BLACK T1
FIELD L1
POWER YELLOW YELLOW T2 CM1 YELLOW T2 CM2
L2
SUPPLY
T3 T3
BLUE BLUE
{ L3
BLUE

GRN-YEL EQUP GRN

YELLOW RED L1 RED L1

WHITE L2 OFM2 WHITE L2 OFM2

BLACK

BLUE L3 BLUE L3
C

TRANSFORMER
FIELD SUPPLY
C 24 THERMOSTAT
3.15 AMP
RED FUSE RED R
BROWN SWITCH
Figure 12: ACU 200D to 250D Typical Wiring Diagram

YELLOW Y1
YELLOW
YELLOW YELLOW Y2

BROWN BYPASS TIMER 1 DELAY TIMER 1 BROWN BYPASS TIMER 2 DELAY TIMER 2 W1
2 LOGIC 3 T1 LOGIC T3 2 LOGIC 3 T1 LOGIC T3 IFC
W2
N/OPEN N/CLOSED YELLOW N/OPEN N/CLOSED
ORANGE ORANGE
G
1 T2 1 T2 TH1 TH2
BLACK BROWN C
ORANGE ORANGE
LPS1 BROWN HPS1 BROWN LPS2 BROWN HPS2 BROWN YELLOW
BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE
C C

IFC

8)

NOTE
LEGEND

9) GND GROUND

FOR 24V CONTROL

11) TH - THERMOSTAT
• - CONNECTOR BUD
7) TB - TERMINAL BLOCK

12) CB - CIRCUIT BREAKER

6) CH - CRANKCASE HEATER
1) CM - COMPRESSOR MOTOR

13) ----- FIELD CONTROL WIRE

3) OMF - OUTDOOR FAN MOTOR
4) LPS - LOW PRESSURE SWITCH

10) IFC - INOOR FAN CONNECTOR

2) C - CONTACTOR COMPRESSOR

5) HPS - HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH

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BLACK
YELLOW
BLUE
BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK
CH CH
YELLOW BLACK YELLOW BLACK
FIELD SUPPLY
CB TB1 C2 C1
BLACK BLACK T1 BLACK T1
FIELD L1
POWER YELLOW YELLOW T2 CM1 YELLOW T2 CM2
L2
SUPPLY
T3 T3
BLUE BLUE
{ L3
BLUE

GRN-YEL EQUP GRN

YELLOW RED L1 RED L1

WHITE L2 OFM2 WHITE L2 OFM2

BLACK

BLUE L3 BLUE L3
C

TRANSFORMER
FIELD SUPPLY
Figure 13: ACU 300D Typical Wiring Diagram

C 24 THERMOSTAT
3.15 AMP
RED FUSE RED R
BROWN SWITCH
YELLOW Y1
YELLOW
YELLOW YELLOW Y2

BROWN BYPASS TIMER 1 DELAY TIMER 1 BROWN BYPASS TIMER 2 DELAY TIMER 2 W1
2 LOGIC 3 T1 LOGIC T3 2 LOGIC 3 T1 LOGIC T3 IFC
W2
N/OPEN N/CLOSED YELLOW N/OPEN N/CLOSED
ORANGE ORANGE
G
1 T2 1 T2 TH1 TH2
BLACK BLACK BROWN BLACK C
ORANGE ORANGE
LPS1 BROWN HPS1 LPS2 BROWN HPS2 YELLOW
BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE COTP 1 BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE COTP 2
YELLOW C YELLOW C

IFC

9)

NOTE
LEGEND

10) GND GROUND

FOR 24V CONTROL

12) TH - THERMOSTAT
• - CONNECTOR BUD
8) TB - TERMINAL BLOCK

13) CB - CIRCUIT BREAKER

7) CH - CRANKCASE HEATER
TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
1) CM - COMPRESSOR MOTOR

14) ----- FIELD CONTROL WIRE

6) COTP - COMPRESSOR OVER
3) OMF - OUTDOOR FAN MOTOR
4) LPS - LOW PRESSURE SWITCH

11) IFC - INOOR FAN CONNECTOR

2) C - CONTACTOR COMPRESSOR

5) HPS - HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH

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Guide Specification
SECTION 15XXX
AIR-COOLED SCROLL
COMPRESSOR CONDENSING
UNITS
ACU 070D-ACU 300D
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
Section includes design, performance criteria, refriger-
ants, controls, and installation
requirements for air-cooled scroll compressor condens-
ing units.
1.02 REFERENCES
Comply with applicable Standards/Codes of ARI 365-
2002, ANSI/ASHRAE 15, ETL, cETL,
NEC, and OSHA as adopted by the State.
Units shall meet the efficiency standards of ASHRAE
Standard 90.1, October 2001.
Manufacturer's plant must be ISO Registered.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit shop drawings and product data in accor-
dance with the specifications.
B. Submittals shall include the following:
1) Dimensioned plan and elevation view drawings,
required clearances, and location of all field con-
nections.
2) Summary of all auxiliary utility requirements,
such as electricity, water, compressed air, etc.
Summary shall indicate quality and quantity of
each required utility.
3) Schematic diagram of control system indicating
points for field interface/connection.
4) Diagram shall fully delineate field and factory
wiring.
5) Installation manuals.
1.05 DELIVERY AND HANDLING
A. Condensing units shall be delivered to the job site
assembled and charged with a holding charge of
refrigerant and full oil charge by the manufacturer.
B. Comply with the manufacturer's instructions for rig-
ging and handling equipment.
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1.06. WARRANTY
The refrigeration equipment manufacturer’s warranty
shall be for a period of one year from date of equip-
ment start-up, but not more than 18 months from ship-
ment. The warranty shall provide for repair or
replacement of parts only due to failure by material and
workmanship that prove defective within the above
period, excluding refrigerant. [An additional 4-year
parts warranty shall be provided on the compressor
only.]
PART 2--PRODUCTS
2.02 UNIT DESCRIPTION
Provide and install as shown on the plans factory-
assembled, air-cooled scroll compressor condensing
units in the size and quantity specified. Each unit shall
consist of hermetic scroll compressor sets, air-cooled
condenser section, unit protective controls and all com-
ponents necessary for controlled unit operation when
field piped and wired to a separate evaporator, liquid
line components and 2-stage, 24-volt thermostat speci-
fied elsewhere. [Four ship loose spring isolators shall
be provided for field installation to isolate the unit.]
2.03 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Performance: Refer to the schedule of perfor-
mance on the drawings.
B. Performance shall be in accordance with ARI Stan-
dard 365-2002.
C. Acoustics: A-scale sound power levels for the unit
shall not exceed the following specified levels. The
manufacturer shall provide the necessary sound
treatment to meet these levels if required. Sound
data shall be provided with the quotation.
AHU
075 100 125 150 200 250 300
Model
DBA 64 64 66 67 70 70 70
2.04 CONDENSING UNIT COMPONENTS
A. Compressors: The compressors shall be sealed
hermetic scroll type with crankcase oil heater and
suction strainer. Compressor shall have a forced-
feed lubrication system with a reversible oil pump
and oil charge. The compressor motor shall be
refrigerant gas cooled, high torque, hermetic induc-
tion type, two-pole, with inherent thermal protection
on all three phases and shall be mounted on RIS
vibration isolator pads.
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B. Condenser: The condenser coils shall consist of tion points and control interlock terminals. Power
3/8 inch (10mm) seamless copper tubes mechani- and starting components shall include factory short
cally bonded into aluminum plate-type fins. The fins circuit protection of the control circuit, individual
shall have full drawn collars to completely cover contactors for each fan motor and compressor
the tubes and be provided with 1.8 g/m2 of electro- combination, solid-state compressor three-phase
plated coating for corrosion resistance. The fin motor overload protection and inherent fan motor
coating shall pass a 1,000 hour salt spray test with overload protection and unit power connections for
minimum corrosion, scoring 9 out of 10 when connection to remote disconnect switch.
tested in accordance with JIS Z 2371. The electro-
PART 3 - EXECUTION
plating shall experience less than 1% reduction in
coating weight when exposed to 176F Trichroethyl- 3.01 INSTALLATION
ene for five minutes. A subcooling coil shall be an
A. Install in strict accordance with manufacturer’s
integral part of the main condenser coil. Condenser
requirements, shop drawings, and contract docu-
fans shall be propeller type arranged for vertical air
ments.
discharge and individually driven by direct-drive fan
motors. They shall be equipped with a heavy- B. Adjust and level unit in alignment on supports.
gauge fan guard. TEAO three-phase, direct-drive
C. Coordinate electrical installation with electrical con-
condenser fans and motors shall be provided with
tractor.
a maximum RPM of 540.
D. Coordinate controls with control contractor.
C. Refrigerant Circuit: External suction and liquid line
capped connections shall be provided for field con- E. Provide all appurtenances required for a fully oper-
nection of refrigerant piping. External Schrader ational and functional unit.
refrigerant gage fittings shall also be provided on
3.02 START-UP
the unit exterior such that high and low refrigerant
pressures are easily measured. Refrigerant spe- A. Install proper charge of refrigerant and oil.
cialties shall be field supplied and installed. [A hot
B. Provide testing and starting of machine, and
gas bypass valve shall be shipped loose for each
instruct the Owner in its proper operation and
refrigerant circuit for field installation.] Each con-
maintenance.
densing unit discharge line shall include a capped
ìTî to facilitate installation.
D. Control System: A centrally located weatherproof
control panel shall contain the field power connec-

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 Catalog 1701

Split System Condensing Units

and Heat Pumps
Model ACU 018 to 120 (11⁄2 to 10 tons)
Model AHP 018 to 120 (11⁄2 to 10 tons)

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