Sterling GP Series Benutzerhandbuch

GP Series Portable Chillers 

Chapter 3: Installation 

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The chiller may be connected to an automatic make-up system if the optional package (pipe 
fittings, solenoid valve and 1/2” NPT city water make-up connection) is factory installed. 

If the automatic make-up system is connected to a city water system, make provisions to 
prevent backflow contamination. Install an approved backflow preventer in accordance with 
local codes. 

To prevent system freeze-up in automatic make-up applications, we recommend using either 
a chemical feeder or make-up reservoir to replenish glycol. Contact the sales department for 
more information about these configurations. 

•  Check the shipping papers against the serial tag to be sure chiller size, type and voltage 

is correct for the process that will be controlled.  Portable chillers are built with a 
voltage specific compressor and cannot be re-wired for an alternate voltage. 

•  Check the transformer primary voltage connections to be sure they are configured for 

the electrical power you are using. The voltage at the main power connection must read 
within plus or minus ten percent (±10%) of the voltage listed on the serial tag. 
Electrical connections must conform to all applicable codes. 

•  Complete chilled water To Process and From Process connections. 
•  Be sure the reservoir tank and chilled water circuit piping are filled a water/glycol 

mixture. The water/glycol mixture should provide for freeze protection to at least 20°F 
(11ºC) below the leaving water temperature you want.  Should the display show a tank 
level less than 0 after the tank is filled, check the clear tube leading from the tank to the 
tank level pressure switch for a blockage. 

•  The air-cooled condenser should have an adequate supply of 60º to 115ºF (16º to 46ºC) 

air for proper operation. 

•  The tower or city water condenser cooling in and out connections should be completed 

and an adequate supply of 85ºF (30ºC) tower or 70ºF (21ºC) city water, at 25 psi 
pressure, for proper operation. 

•  Connect the main 3 phase incoming power to the unit making certain that line one (1) 

L1 is connected to the A phase, line two (2) L2 is connected to the B phase, and line 
three (3) L3 is connected to the C phase. Check for proper rotation direction of fan(s) 
and pump(s).  

The crankcase heater is automatically energized when the main power is applied. It 
should be on for at least 24 hours before startup to force dissolved refrigerant from the 
compressor oil.

 

You can establish passwords for two levels of security: operators and supervisors.  The 
controller comes from the factory with neither password set.  This allows every user access to 
all functions.