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Chiller Tune-Up and Maintenance

Chiller Tune-Up and Maintenance

Chiller Tune-Up and Maintenance

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Overview
Recirculating chillers from BV Thermal Systems provide precise temperature control and require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. This document outlines the necessary checks and procedures for maintaining air-cooled and water-cooled chillers.
Weekly Checks for Air-Cooled Chillers
  • Leak Detection: Inspect for leaks by checking for wet floors or dripping process fluid. Ensure the chiller is off and disconnected before inspection.
  • Fluid Level: Monitor for significant drops in fluid level, which may indicate a leak.
  • Condenser Coil Fins: Remove dust and debris using a fin comb, vacuum, or soft brush to maintain performance.
  • Air Flow: Ensure proper ventilation by keeping the surrounding area clear.
  • Noise: Investigate any abnormal sounds immediately to prevent downtime.
Monthly or Quarterly Checks for Air-Cooled Chillers
  • No Air Filter: Clean the condenser coil with a vacuum or compressed air.
  • Inside the Chiller: Vacuum to remove dust and debris.
  • Water Filter: Change monthly or quarterly based on usage.
  • Particle Strainer: Clean and replace if worn or damaged.
  • Low Level Switch: Test functionality by lowering fluid levels to trigger the alarm and pump shutdown.
Annual Checks for Air-Cooled Chillers
  • Process Fluid: Replace annually or more frequently if needed.
  • Particle Strainer: Clean annually, ensuring power is disconnected first.
  • System Cleaning: Drain and flush the system, replace filters, and refill with process fluid.
  • Refrigerant: Have a licensed HVAC contractor check and replenish refrigerant levels.
Monthly Checks for Water-Cooled Chillers
  • Exchanger: Keep cooling water clean to ensure efficient heat transfer and performance.
Annual Checks for Water-Cooled Chillers
  • Oil & Refrigerants: Conduct annual checks and chemical analysis for contamination. Consult a professional HVAC maintenance company for inspection.
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Chiller Tune-Up and Maintenance-1

Chiller Tune-Up and Maintenance WWW.BVThermal.com 209-522-3701 38241 Willoughby Parkway ‘Willoughby, OH 44094

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Chiller Tune-Up and Maintenance-2

Recirculating Chillers are the answer when precise temperature control is required. A recirculating chiller from BV Thermal Systems will deliver high performance, accurate temperature control, quiet operation all in an easy to use package. However, in order for the chiller to perform at the optimum level, routine maintenace is required. Much of the required maintenace is simple and easy to perform. By following these basic recommendations you will helping to prevent long periods of downtime. AIR-COOLED CHILLER WEEKLY CHECKS Look for Leaks! Is the floor wet? Is there process fluid dripping? If...

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Chiller Tune-Up and Maintenance-3

DoyYpItex BV ^Thermal Systems Wvl.lon of VBUDZAR AIR-COOLED CHILLER MONTHLY CHECKS OR QUARTERLY CHECKS If the chiller is running 24/7 then you will need to perform these checks monthly, if not, then once a quarter should be sufficient. No Air Filter If there isn't an air filter, use a vacuum to clean the condenser coil. Compressed air may be used as well to blow out the dust from the condenser coil. Inside the Chiller Dust and other debris find a way to enter the inside of the chiller. For the best results vacuum the inside of the chiller to remove these particles. Water Filter If the chiller...

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Chiller Tune-Up and Maintenance-4

WATER-COOLED CHILLER MONTHLY CHECKS Exchanger Keep the cooling water clean! If the evaporator and condenser become dirty and/or clogged your chiller performance will be affected. Your Water-Cooled Chiller efficiently transfers heat only when the exchanger is clean. To receive the best possible performance with the lowest energy costs from your Water-Cooled Chiller, make sure your cooling water is as cleans as possible. WATER-COOLED CHILLER ANNUAL CHECKS Oil & Refrigerants A check of the oil and refrigerant in your water-cooled chiller should be done annualy. A chemical analysis should be done...

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