York HFC-410A User Manual

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JOHNSON CONTROLS
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FORM 100.50-EG5 (108)
Application Data 
(continued)
VAV SUPPLY AIR PRESSURE CONTROL
Traditional packaged rooftop systems use inlet guide 
vanes (IGVs) for duct static pressure control. These 
control supply duct pressure by modulating dampers 
(introducing losses and ineffi ciencies) on the inlet of the 
fan, open and closed. YORK’s variable frequency drives 
(VFDs) offer superior fan speed control and quieter, 
energy effi cient operation.
For VAV applications, the YORK Eco
2
 unit uses a VFD 
to modulate fan speed and maintain a constant duct 
static pressure. VFDs offer superior control over the 
operation of the unit at part load, and offer the additional 
benefi ts of quieter and more effi cient operation when 
compared to IGV.
HARSH ENVIRONMENTS – CONDENSER AND 
EVAPORATOR COIL PROTECTION
For harsh environmental conditions such as seashore 
applications, YORK offers three types of coil protection: 
copper fi n material, black fi n and Technicoat coatings. 
YORK recommends that for corrosive environments that 
copper  fi ns be used to protect the evaporator and/or 
condenser coils. In areas where chemicals that can 
corrode copper are present, such as ammonia, YORK 
recommends that the black fi n or Technicoat coating be 
used for maximum protection.
 •  Copper-Fin Evaporator and Condenser Coil 
– Copper fi ns can be used instead of aluminum for 
additional corrosion protection. However, it is not 
suitable for areas that are subject to acid rain or 
exposed to ammonia.
 •  Pre-Coated Condenser Fins – Black fi n  coating 
(yellow fi n for evaporator fi ns) is pre-coated appli-
cation epoxy on aluminum fi n stock to guard from 
corrosive agents and insulate against galvanic 
potential. It is used for mild seashore or industrial 
locations. This can provide corrosion resistance 
comparable to copper fi n coils in typical seashore 
locations.
 •  Post-Coated Condenser Fins – Technicoat (a 
post-coated application of epoxy) can be used for 
seashore and other corrosive applications with the 
exception of strong alkaloides, oxidizers, wet bro-
mide, chlorine and fl uorine in concentrations greater 
than 100 ppm. Any of the above suitable options 
should be selected based on the particular project 
design parameters and related environmental fac-
tors. The application should be further reviewed and 
approved by the consulting engineer or owner based 
on their knowledge of the job site conditions.
BUILDING PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Building pressure control systems are often neces-
sary when economizers are used to bring in outdoor 
air. Without proper building exhaust, the building may 
become over pressurized. The pressure control system 
maintains the proper building pressure by expelling the 
appropriate amount of air from the building.
Exhaust/relief fans – In this application, a powered 
exhaust fan may be suitable, however careful consid-
eration of the fan type is necessary. YORK offers a 
centrifugal powered exhaust fan to perform this function. 
Some manufacturers use a propeller exhaust fan, which 
cannot handle the static pressure requirements. 
For systems with moderate to low return static pressure, 
an exhaust fan is recommended. The benefi t of the ex-
haust fan is that it does not run all of the time, and may 
facilitate compliance with the ASHRAE 90.1 fan motor 
horsepower requirement. 
The exhaust fan operates in parallel with the supply 
fan. In this arrangement, the supply fan handles the full 
static pressure requirements of the system. For normal 
building pressure control, the exhaust fan operates to 
draw air from the return plenum and exhaust it out of 
the building.
The exhaust fan confi guration is available in two forms, 
modulating and non-modulating. Modulating is the most 
common and recommended for the majority of applica-
tions, while non-modulating should be used with in only 
certain circumstances.
In the modulating exhaust system, the volume of airfl ow 
exhausted from the building is proportional to the enter-
ing volume of outside air. Control is accomplished via 
either a discharge damper or a variable-frequencydrive 
(VFD). YORK recommends the use of a VFD to reduce 
energy consumption, sound levels and improved reli-
ability due to fewer moving parts.
FIG. 1. TRADITIONAL OVERHEAD VAV AIR
DELIVERY SYSTEM