MSCA-08

Cubic Coolers
Installation and Maintenance Instructions

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Health & Safety Pressure Testing:
Ensure that the following conditions are All equipment has been factory tested to 1.43
observed: - x the maximum operating pressure (MOP). The
information about the unit operating pressures
1. The electrical supply is suited to the can be found on the unit label. The equipment
equipment supplied. must not be subjected to pressures greater
2. The cooler is suited to the refrigerant, than these during testing of the system. If a
temperature and pressure to which it will higher system pressure test is required, the
be applied. unit must be isolated from the system to
3. The cooler is installed to a high standard of prevent damage. The MOP is taken as the
electrical and refrigeration practice. condensing pressure of the refrigerant at 55°C.
4. The User is responsible for protection
against over-pressurisation, including that Installation Instructions
caused by external fire. The maximum
The notes below should be read in conjunction
operating pressure is shown on the unit
with the following leaflets:
serial plate.
5. For fluid air coolers it is the responsibility
Location
of the user to ensure that the fluid is
suitable for the operational temperatures, Air movement: Coolers should be positioned
and that coil is protected from damage due to achieve the following criteria: -
to freezing. 1. Full air circulation through the cooler - coil
6. Avoid disconnection under pressure. air return face must not be obstructed.
7. It is the responsibility of the Refrigeration 2. No short circuiting of air which will lead to
Contractor or End User to provide safe purely local air cooling.
working platform to carry out routine 3. Air discharge is arranged to provide the
Maintenance or Warranty repair. For required air throw. (See air throw notes in
further details refer to our Condition of leaflets CA.110 and VA.120).
Sales.
Electric Defrost
Upon Receipt Coil and tray heaters are arranged as a 230V
Check immediately for any signs of damage. In 1Ph+Neutral load, with common Live terminals
the event of any problems notify the carrier linked together. Alternatively, heaters may be
immediately and Coolers & Condensers Ltd wired for a 230V 3Ph+Neutral Load with the
within 48 hours. With regret an “unexamined” removal of the appropriate terminal links, refer
signature and delayed notification of damage to the wiring diagrams in this document. All
will not be accepted units must be wired with a protective earth
mains connection. The cooler may have two
The coil is delivered with a 2 Barg holding electrical termination boxes of which one only
charge. This can be verified by accessing the (marked in the appropriate way) will require
Schraeder valve on the end of the connection the electrical supply. This is normally at the
stub. When the unit is delivered the internal opposite end to the refrigerant connections,
pressure should be checked to ensure the unit when fitted, the second box is a terminal box
is holding pressure. If no pressure can be for the star point / Neutral of the load and an
found, then a comment should be made on the internal link wire passes through the cooler to
delivery note. the main connection box. All terminal boxes
are rated to IP55.

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Pump Down point. Coolers & Condensers Ltd. expect its
coolers to be handled and lifted using
It is essential that the cooler be pumped down appropriate mechanical lifting equipment.
thoroughly before defrosting commences.
Failure to do so can cause ice build-up on the Occasionally customers may prefer to lift the
coil during the defrost cycle. cooler the ceiling using a turfing method where
the cooler is pulled up to the ceiling using the
Electric Defrost Termination four corner hanging points. It expected that
this lifting method is to be carried out by an
If on time termination, depending on cooler
experienced lifting team and provision should
size, we suggest the initial period be set
be made in the case of a wire failure. The
between 35 and 45 minutes.
corner hangers must be raised evenly with the
If using temperature termination care must be unit kept level. Uneven lifting may overload the
taken in positioning the thermostat bulb. In corner brackets causing permanent damage to
general, this should be positioned where the the cooler casing. Coolers & Condensers Ltd
last trace of frost disappears, usually on the recommend that the cooler be followed up by
external cooler finned face. Several factors, a lifting platform to support the cooler to avoid
including cooler position relative to a door or any problems during the lift. It is the
produce, precise TEV setting etc. may cause responsibility of the installer to ensure that a
identical coolers to frost differently (see proper risk assessment is conducted prior to
maintenance notes). Termination bulbs should the lift and all measures to eliminate risk are
not be placed in the space immediately above taken.
a heater element.
Drainage
Cooling re-start after defrosting Drain lines must have adequate fall and be
Whilst the defrost system is more than trapped. In low temperature applications
adequate to prevent icing during defrost, the drains must have either an internal or external
system should incorporate a drain down time heat source and should be insulated. MOST
and ensure that the fans operate, if only briefly, IMPORTANT! The heater tape, if external,
once the defrost is completed to expel any must provide heating right up to the cooler
condensate from the fan casing. casing.

Pressure Limitation Refrigeration Connections

Pressure limitation during defrost must be Refrigeration connections should be made in
considered. A cooler which cycles on and off accordance with good refrigeration practice.
high pressure during defrost may not clear Pipework must be adequately supported to
properly. Fluctuation in pressure may lead to prevent vibration or external load on the cooler
liquid loading in the lowest circuits and headers etc. Any vibration in the connecting
subsequent ice build-up. pipe work can risk damage and potential leaks
in the coil.
Fixings
Cooler Circuiting
Cooler weights are given in the appropriate
leaflet. All fixings are suitable for a maximum The liquid inlet tube and distributor will be
of M12 bolts. On the Smaller ranges the fitted on DX systems and will require an
hanger bars are rated at 50 kg per hanging externally equalised TEV or electronic

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expansion device. For high glide refrigerants it then be withdrawn from the opposite end to
is recommended that only electronic the supply box, typically the refrigerant
expansion devices are used. connection end. If the element has split it will
require a twist and pull action to remove it.
Electrical Connections
To fit the replacement coil heater pair, use a
Fan electrical connections must be made in length of straight 1/4” tube over each heater
accordance with IEE Regulation and good wire. Feed the tubes and wires into the coil
electrical practice. Standard cooler fans are block and continue to push both heaters
suitable for 230V, 1 phase, 50/60Hz electrical through the block until the rigid end of the
supply and 1 phase + neutral wire and earth heater protrudes 70mm out of the block at
connections are required. each end.
Units are supplied with defrost heaters wired Reconnect the heater wiring into the correct
for 1 phase 230V + Neutral supply. terminals of the supply box.
Alternatively defrost heaters may be
configured for a 3 phase 3 Wire + Neutral The Tray Heaters are held to the underside of
Supply, with each heater pair wired between the inner drain pan. This area is accessed by
Live and Neutral. removing the outer drain pan. The tray heaters
are held to the underside of the inner skin with
The heater terminal box is fitted with links for aluminium retainer clips. To remove the
1 phase 230V as standard. Please refer to the element from the clamps first unwire the leads
appropriate wiring diagram to ensure the from the terminal box and ease the heaters out
terminal block links are correct for each from the clips, and then extract from the end
arrangement. of the unit.
Changing Heater Elements
Tray elements also have spring clips at either
If the situation should arise where a Coil heater end the new elements must have these to
element needs to be changed it should be prevent the heater creeping. When replacing
ensured that the power supply to the unit is the tray elements please make sure the
disconnected and locked off from accidental element is touching the tray skin, but do not
reconnection. It is assumed that whoever is force the element hard against the tray surface.
responsible for changing the elements is The ideal tension is so the element can be
working in a safe manner and the power is twisted by fingers whilst still touching the inner
prevented from being applied until the work is drain pan skin. Please note again that the
finished and checked. spring clips at either end must be replaced to
hold the element.
Heating elements are wired in pairs and must
be replaced as such. Do not attempt to replace Liquid Line Sight Glass
only one element of a pair, as the risk of
On DX systems it is recommended that a sight
overvoltage may occur on reconnection.
glass is fitted immediately before the TEV. In
To remove an element pair from the coil, the event of plant problems confirmation of a
disconnect both supply and neutral wires from full liquid glass prior to the valve is essential
the terminal box. Remove the spring two spring before any worthwhile investigation of the
clips off either end of both heaters in the pair, cooler can be made.
these again will require replacement when
fitting the new element. The heater pair can

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Maintenance Instructions Electric Defrost
IMPORTANT Should ice form on the coil we suggest the
The cooler should be isolated from all electrical following procedure:
supplies during any maintenance operations.
1. Commence manual defrost and check each
Fan motors are fitted with a drain hole in each heater using ‘Clip-on’ ammeter (a phase
end cover, and in the terminal box. The motor amperage check at the control panel is not
drain hole should be at the lowest point of the accurate enough).
motor when it is installed. Plugs that cover the 2. Replace any inoperative heaters (see special
drain holes should be either removed entirely note) and remove ice from coil using
if condensation is liable to occur due to large extended defrost. Ice removal can be
variations in operating temperature or accelerated by covering fan apertures and
removed periodically to allow any general exposed fin faces with polythene sheeting
build-up of condensation to drain away. The etc.
frequency of plug removal will be dictated by 3. Assuming all heaters are operational, and
environmental conditions, a record should be the coil is now clear operate the cooler for
sufficient time to accumulate a generous
kept.
frost load (a loaded one which holds the
It is essential that the following should be heat and provides a greater ‘washing’
checked at regular intervals: - effect).
1. Fans and motors, for free operation (check
tip clearance), correct rotation and undue
vibration. Cooler Cleaning
2. Cooler fastenings, motor mounts, impellor
External casework should be kept clean with
grub screw fixings.
the use of a mild dedicated soap cleaner and
3. Electric wiring.
4. Incoming refrigeration piping for any sign warm water only. Coils should only be cleaned
of chafe or wear on cooler casing. with plain water or a dedicated pH neutral coil
5. Cooler coil block ends for any signs of leaks cleaning solution, prepared in accordance with
(oil etc). the manufacturer’s instructions, and applied
6. Fin for accumulation of dirt, debris or with a soft brush only, avoiding damage to the
minor damage. Minor fin damage can be coil fins and tubing.
combed out. IMPORTANT Do not allow high pressure water
7. Drain pans and drain lines for signs of jets to contact the fans, as this may penetrate
blockage or ice build-up. the motor leading to failure, do not use high
8. Casing for minor damage. Casing should be pressure water jets on the coil surface as
touched up with matching paint, standard damage to the fins will occur.
colour will be RAL9010 semi-gloss. The
underlying material is pre-galvanised sheet Coolers & Condensers Ltd cannot recommend
but should be sealed from the surrounding a specific cleaning regime or period of cleaning,
environment. this is to be decided by the management of the
final user and to be appropriate to the type of
product in the room. The most important
issue after the reduction of bacteria within the
casing is the corrosion potential and wash
down which are the only way of keeping

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corrosion at a minimum. For extremely
corrosive environments a freshwater wash
down at the end of every shift on both sides of
the coil is recommend.

Fan plates may be hinged to provide access to

the cooler plenum and fans, ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY MUST BE ISOLATED before these
components are open. There are no interlocks
provided on the unit. Access inside the cooler
and in the coil plenum must be undertaken
with care, whilst every effort is made during
manufacture to ensure all sharp edges are
removed personnel must wear safety gloves
when cleaning inside the unit due the number
of fins and metal edges.

It has been found on many sites that there may

be regular washing of the more easily exposed
finned areas, but less accessible areas are
neglected. It is these neglected areas that
corrode more readily. It has also been seen that
coolers can be exposed to aggressive cleaning
substance because of over spray from the
cleaning of other items within the same room,
if the fans are left running whilst there is over
spray, fluids will be deposited onto the finned
surfaces. It is imperative that corrosive
substances are washed off with freshwater to
prevent corrosion. All materials used in
evaporators that are exposed to a moist air
stream containing corrosive chemicals (even
stainless steel) will be corroded if not cleaned
and washed down correctly.

Corrosion
If it is felt that the environment that the cooler
will work in will have harmful effect upon the
materials of the cooler it is vital that the
information is given to Coolers & Condensers
Ltd at the quote stage so provision in the
selection of materials can be made.

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Cooler Wiring
1 Fan Terminal Layout

2 Fan Terminal Layout

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3 Fan Terminal Layout

4 Speed Fan Wiring

Unit fans utilise Energy Saving, 4 Speed motors. The units are supplied with the fans connected for
full speed (1600rpm) as default. The links, supplied loose, must be connected as shown below to
enable the different speeds.

1. 1600rpm = No Links
2. 1400rpm = S1 Link to Neutral Fitted
3. 1200rpm = S2 Link to Neutral Fitted (S1 not fitted)
4. 1000rpm = S1 and S2 links to Neutral Fitted

1 & 2 Fan Units Speed Link Arrangement

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3 & 4 Fan Units Speed Link Arrangement

Defrost Heater Wiring, 1ph / 3ph

Defrost Heaters may be wired for 230V 1ph+Neutral, or 230V 3ph+Neutral supply, heater pairs are
rated for 230V supply and must never be connected between phases across 400V, otherwise an
instant failure of the heater will occur, with potential risks associated with an overvoltage.
As supplied units are fitted with links on the 3 x Heater ‘L’ terminals for 230V 1ph Supply.

1&2 Fan Units Defrost Heater Wiring, 1ph / 3ph

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3&4 Fan Units Defrost Heater Wiring, 1ph / 3ph

All Units Fan & Heater Electrical Data

Heater FLA Heater

FLA Total Heater FLA per Phase Power
No. / FLA (230V (230V Fan Power Total
Unit Type Fans Fan Fans 1Ph+Neutral) 3Ph+Neutral) Total W W
MSCA-08C1 1 0.7 0.7 6.0 2.0 85 1380
MSCA-08B2 2 0.7 1.4 10.4 3.5 170 2392
MSCA-08B3 3 0.7 2.1 15.7 5.2 255 3611
MSCA-08B4 4 0.7 2.8 20.9 6.7 340 4800

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Unit Dimensions
1 Fan Unit Dimensions – Max Weight 32kg
80 585 FIXING CTRS

REFRIG. CONN. END

524 O/ALL WIDTH

489 FIXING CTRS

ELEC CONN. END

A(1:3) A
46

25

876.3 O/ALL LENGTH 524.00 O/ALL WIDTH

17.5

R6.5 850 CASEWORK 442 CASEWORK 275 MIN

15.2
132.5 132.5
30.4 23

<----------

415 C/WORK HEIGHT

HEATER REMOVAL

462 O/ALL HEIGHT

329.75
600 mm (EITHER END)

395
ACCESS REQUIRED
BOTH ENDS
OF UNIT

1" BSP
CONN
48

52.00
427.5 427.5

855.0 DRAIN PAN 460 DRAIN PAN

2 Fan Unit Dimensions – Max Weight 47kg

80 1035 FIXING CTRS
REFRIG. CONN. END
524 O/ALL WIDTH

489 FIXING CTRS

ELEC CONN. END

A(1:3)
46

25

1326.3 O/ALL LENGTH 524.00 O/ALL WIDTH

17.5

R6.5

15.2 1300.0 CASEWORK 442 CASEWORK 275 MIN

30.4 23
132.5 132.5

<----------
HEATER REMOVAL
462 O/ALL HEIGHT
415 CASEWORK
329.75

600 mm (EITHER END)

395

ACCESS REQUIRED
BOTH ENDS
OF UNIT

402.5 402.5
48

1" BSP
CONN 52.00
652.50 652.50

1305.0 DRAIN PAN 460 DRAIN PAN

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3 Fan Unit Dimensions – Max Weight 64kg
80 1535 FIXING CTRS

REFRIG. CONN. END

524 O/ALL WIDTH

489 FIXING CTRS

ELEC CONN. END

A(1:3) A
46

25

1826 O/ALL LENGTH 524.00 O/ALL WIDTH

17.5

R6.5
1800 CASEWORK 442 CASEWORK 275 MIN
15.2
132.5 132.5
23
30.4

<----------
HEATER REMOVAL

462 O/ALL HEIGHT

415 CASEWORK
329.75
600 mm (EITHER END)

395
ACCESS REQUIRED
BOTH ENDS
OF UNIT
1" BSP
CONN
48

52.00
402.5 500.0 500.0 402.5

902.50 902.50

1805.0 DRAIN PAN 460 DRAIN PAN

4 Fan Unit Dimensions – Max Weight 83kg

80 2035 FIXING CTRS
REFRIG. CONN. END
524 O/ALL WIDTH

489 FIXING CTRS

ELEC CONN. END

A(1:3) A
46

25
17.5

R6.5 2326 O/ALL LENGTH 524.00 O/ALL WIDTH

15.2 2300 CASEWORK
442 CASEWORK 275 MIN
30.4
132.5 132.5
23

<----------
HEATER REMOVAL
462 O/ALL HEIGHT
415 CASEWORK
329.75

600 mm (EITHER END)

395

ACCESS REQUIRED
BOTH ENDS
OF UNIT
1" BSP
CONN 52.00
48

402.5 750.0 750.0 402.5

1152.50 1152.50

2305.0 DRAIN PAN 460 DRAIN PAN

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