Guentner AGHN Manual en

NH3-evaporators AGHN.
Product line: aircoolers

Series description: NH3-wall/ceiling evaporators (stainless steel/aluminium)
Series: AGHN.2
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Contents
1 Important basic information...................................................... 5

1.1 Safety instructions........................................................................... 5
1.1.1 Observing operating instructions........................................................5
1.2 Importance of the EN 378 series of standards refrigeration
systems and heat pumps safety-related and environmental re-
quirements.........................................................................................5
1.3 Responsibilities................................................................................ 5
1.3.1 Manufacturer's responsibilities........................................................... 5
1.3.2 Responsibilities of the systems installer............................................6
1.3.3 Owner or operator responsibilities..................................................... 6
1.4 Legal notes........................................................................................7
1.5 Operating instructions..................................................................... 7
1.5.1 Scope..................................................................................................7
1.5.2 Set-up and other applicable documents............................................ 7
1.6 Conventions...................................................................................... 8
1.6.1 Typographical conventions.................................................................8
1.6.2 List of abbreviations........................................................................... 8
1.7 Conventions for safety signs and notices.....................................9
1.7.1 General safety signs and their meaning in these operating instruc-
tions.................................................................................................... 9
1.7.2 Warning symbols and their meaning in these operating instruc-
tions.................................................................................................... 9
1.7.3 Prohibitory signs and their meaning in these operating instruc-
tions.................................................................................................. 10
1.7.4 Mandatory signs and their meaning in these operating instruc-
tions.................................................................................................. 11
2 Safety..........................................................................................12
2.1 Labelling on the unit:.....................................................................12
2.1.1 Safety signs on the unit................................................................... 12
2.1.2 Other signs and notes on the unit....................................................15
2.2 Basic safety notices.......................................................................18
2.2.1 How to act in an emergency............................................................ 18
2.2.2 Personnel, care requirements.......................................................... 19
2.3 Proper intended use.......................................................................19
2.3.1 Proper intended use.........................................................................19
2.3.2 Operating conditions.........................................................................19
2.3.3 Improper use.................................................................................... 20
2.4 Mechanical residual hazards.........................................................22
2.4.1 Fins, sharp unit corners and edges................................................. 22
2.4.2 Flap down drip tray.......................................................................... 22
2.4.3 Fans.................................................................................................. 22
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2.4.4 Hinged side plates............................................................................23

2.5 Electrical residual hazards............................................................ 24
2.6 Thermal residual hazards.............................................................. 25
2.6.1 Frostbite hazard................................................................................25
2.7 Residual hazards due to refrigerant/ammonia (NH3).................. 25
2.8 Residual hazards caused by vibrations.......................................26
2.9 Residual hazards caused by pressurised parts.......................... 27
2.10 Residual hazards caused by defective installation.....................27
2.11 Residual hazards with break during operation........................... 29
2.12 Residual hazards caused by escaping objects or liquids.......... 29
2.13 Combined residual hazards.......................................................... 30
2.13.1 Hinged side plates/...........................................................................30
2.14 Residual hazards with disposal....................................................31
3 Technical data........................................................................... 33
3.1 Unit................................................................................................... 33
3.2 Fans..................................................................................................33
4 Set-up and function.................................................................. 35
5 Fan motor.................................................................................. 36
6 Transportation and storage..................................................... 37

6.1 Safety............................................................................................... 37
6.2 Transportation and storage...........................................................37
6.3 Storage before installation............................................................ 38
7 Set-up and start-up...................................................................40

7.1 Safety............................................................................................... 40
7.1.1 Safety instructions for set-up and start-up....................................... 40
7.1.2 System-side safety requirements..................................................... 41
7.1.3 Customer-side safety precautions....................................................42
7.2 Requirements at the set-up point.................................................43
7.3 Unpacking the unit......................................................................... 45
7.4 Installation....................................................................................... 47
7.4.1 System-side requirements for stress-free installation...................... 47
7.4.2 Mounting the unit..............................................................................49
7.4.3 Notes on mounting fan swivel unit................................................... 49
7.5 Notes on connecting the unit....................................................... 53
7.5.1 Connecting the drain line to the drip tray.........................................53
7.5.2 Connect the unit to the system........................................................ 54
7.5.3 Unit electrical connection and protection......................................... 55
7.6 Perform acceptance test................................................................56
7.7 Test readiness for operation......................................................... 57
7.8 Putting the unit into operation for the first time......................... 57

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8 Operation................................................................................... 59
8.1 Safety............................................................................................... 59
8.2 Putting the unit into operation......................................................59
8.3 Taking the unit out of operation...................................................59
8.4 Shutting the unit down.................................................................. 60
8.5 Putting the unit into operation after a shutdown........................ 61
8.6 Changing the unit over to another working fluid........................ 61
9 Troubleshooting........................................................................ 62
9.1 Safety............................................................................................... 62
9.2 Service............................................................................................. 62
9.3 Troubleshooting table....................................................................62
9.4 Dealing with faults......................................................................... 63
10 Maintenance...............................................................................64
10.1 Safety............................................................................................... 64
10.1.1 Before starting all maintenance........................................................64
10.1.2 With all maintenance work............................................................... 64
10.1.3 After all maintenance work...............................................................66
10.2 Inspection and maintenance plan................................................ 66
10.2.1 Fans.................................................................................................. 67
10.2.2 Unit heat exchanger......................................................................... 67
10.3 Maintenance work.......................................................................... 69
10.3.1 Remove leaks...................................................................................69
10.4 Clean unit........................................................................................ 69
10.4.1 General............................................................................................. 69
10.4.2 Removing the drip tray and side cover............................................ 70
10.4.3 Clean heat exchanger...................................................................... 70
10.4.4 Cleaning fans....................................................................................72
10.5 Defrosting the unit......................................................................... 73
10.5.1 Notes on defrosting.......................................................................... 73
10.5.2 Defrost control.................................................................................. 74
10.5.3 Circulation air defrosting...................................................................75
10.5.4 Electric defrosting (accessory at customers request)......................76
10.5.5 Hot gas defrosting (option)...............................................................76
10.5.6 Water defrosting............................................................................... 77
10.5.7 Further notes on defrosting.............................................................. 77
11 Plans/diagrams..........................................................................79
11.1 Electrics documentation................................................................79
11.1.1 Fan motor connection diagram........................................................ 79
11.1.2 Connection diagram electrical defrost (selectable option; accessory
on customer request)....................................................................... 79

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1 Important basic information
1.1 Safety instructions
1.1.1 Observing operating instructions
CAUTION
Always keep the operating instructions in the unit's immediate vicinity at all times.
Ensure that the operating instructions are accessible to all people that have anything at all to do with
the unit at all times.
Ensure that the operating instructions are read and understood by all people that have anything at all
to do with the unit.
1.2 Importance of the EN 378 series of standards refrigeration sys-

tems and heat pumps safety-related and environmental require-
ments
EN 378 deals with safety-related and environmental requirements for designing, constructing, pro-
ducing, installing, operating, maintaining and disposing of refrigeration systems and cooling equip-
ment.
EN 378 is oriented towards manufacturers, installers and operators of refrigeration systems and
cooling equipment (see section 1.2. Responsibilities).
The objective of EN 378 is to restrict the possible hazards of refrigeration systems, cooling equip-
ment and their working fluids (refrigerants and coolants) for people, property and the environment
to a minimum.
Insufficient safety measures or non-compliance with safety-relevant regulations can result in:
Breaks or ruptures on components with the danger of escaping materials (hazards caused by
the influence of low temperatures, excess pressure, direct influence of the fluid phase, moving
machine parts).
Escaping working fluid after a break or leak because of defective design, improper operation, in-
sufficient maintenance, repairs, filling and disposal (hazards caused by toxicity, corrosion, frost-
bite, suffocation, panic).
Fire or explosions of escaping working fluid with subsequent danger of fire.
1.3 Responsibilities
1.3.1 Manufacturer's responsibilities

The notes provided in these operating instructions on maintaining the unit's functional safety, pre-
venting possible hazards when transporting, setting up and installing, start-up and operation, and
with maintenance activities (cleaning, servicing and repairing) refer exclusively to the unit.
The manufacturer's responsibilities are documented in the unit's version in acc. with EN 378-2 (de-
sign, manufacture and testing).

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The materials used in the construction and for soldering are designed to withstand the foreseeable
mechanical, thermal and chemical stresses, and are resistant to the working fluids used and to mix-
tures of such working fluids and the oils used to lubricate refrigeration compressors.
The working fluid-carrying parts of the unit (core tubes, distributor tube and header outlet) are con-
figured so that they remain tight with the foreseeable mechanical, thermal and chemical stresses,
and withstand the maximum permissible operating pressure.
Material, wall thickness, tensile strength, corrosive resistance, shaping process and testing are suit-
able for the working fluid used and withstand the possible pressures and stresses that might occur.
All responsibility for the equipment into which the unit is integrated, are the exclusive responsibility
of the people involved in the individual workflows.
1.3.2 Responsibilities of the systems installer

The responsibilities of the system installer are documented in the systems version (design, manu-
facture and testing in accordance with EN 378-2.
Component supplier-system installer interfaces :
In the event of any malfunction, inform Gntner GmbH & Co. KG :
Inform Gntner GmbH & Co. KG immediately if faults occur during the set-up, installation, start-
up and operation..
The responsibilities of the system installer in particular include:
Planning and preparing emergency measures:
To avoid consequential damage caused by operational disruptions, a warning system which im-
mediately signals all faults must be provided on-site. Prepare emergency measures that prevent
consequential damage for people and property should faults occur.
Specify checking and maintenance intervals:
The system must be configured and equipped with all required equipment for maintenance and
sufficient servicing and testing in accordance with EN 378-4.
When the unit is integrated into the refrigeration system , the working fluid and version must not de-
viate from the order-related information specified in the order-related documents.
The installer of the system must refer to the requirement for sufficient instruction of the operating
and supervision staff when operating and maintaining the equipment .
It is recommended that the future customer staff if possible be present during the set-up and in-
stallation, for tightness tests and cleaning, while the system is being filled with working fluid and for
the adjustment of the equipment .
1.3.3 Owner or operator responsibilities

The owner or operator responsibilities are documented in the operation, maintenance, servicing
and recovery of the system in accordance with EN 378-4.
The owner or operator must ensure that the proper people are sufficiently trained and qualified for
operating, monitoring and servicing the system .
The operating personnel for the system must have sufficient knowledge and experience with regard
to the mode of operation, operation and daily monitoring of this system .
Before starting up the system, the owner or operator must ensure that the operating personnel are
sufficiently instructed about the systems documentation (which is part of the operating instructions)
on the set-up, monitoring, mode of operation and servicing of the system and the safety measures
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The owner or operator must ensure that when operating, monitoring and maintaining the system
the working fluid and version must not deviate from the details specified in the order-related docu-
ments.
Planning and preparing emergency measures: To avoid consequential damage caused by opera-
tional disruptions, a warning system must be installed on the customer's premises. Prepare emer-
gency measures that prevent consequential damage for people and property should faults occur.
Responsibility remains with the owner or operator of the system , if the system are used by any-
body else, unless there is a contrary agreement on sharing responsibility.
1.4 Legal notes

Warranty claim expires as follows:
With faults and damages that can be attributed to non-compliance with the specifications of
these operating instructions.
With complaints that can be attributed to use of spare parts other than the original spare parts
specified in the order-related offer documents.
With changes to the unit (working fluid, version, function, operating parameters) vis-a-vis the or-
der-related information specified in the order-related offer documents without the manufacturer's
prior consent.
The operating instructions may not be reproduced electronically or mechanically, circulated,
changed passed on to third parties, translated or used otherwise, in full or in part, without Gntner
GmbH & Co. KGs prior explicit written approval.
1.5 Operating instructions
1.5.1 Scope
These operating instructions apply to all NH3-evaporators of the AGHN.2 series.
NOTICE
You will find the precise type of your unit in the attached order-related documents.
1.5.2 Set-up and other applicable documents

The unit's operating instructions include the following parts:
These instructions
Order-related documents
The order-related documents are included with these instructions and contain the following in-
formation:
The order-related proper use as specified
The order-related scope of delivery
The order-related technical data
The order-related drawings specifying customer, project number and order number
Motor connection wiring diagram in terminal boxes
These operating instructions are part of the operating instructions manual of the system, provided
by the systems installer .

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1.6 Conventions
1.6.1 Typographical conventions

The following text markups are used in these operating instructions:
Bold Requires special attention!

Grey triangle Instructions
1.6.2 List of abbreviations
Abbreviations Meaning
NH3 Ammonia refrigerant
EN 378 European Norm 378: Refrigeration systems and heat pumps; safety-related
and environmental requirements
EN European Norm
DIN German industrial standard (specification of a standard)
ISO International Standardization Organization .
C Degrees Celsius (Celsius scale temperature)
is Unit of pressure
I Litre (liquid volume)
Vol% Volume percent (concentration level relative to a volume)
IP Insulation protection
Q 6,3 Balancing quality
ppm parts per million, concentration figure, stands for millionth part.
Hz Hertz (frequency)
D Delta connection (alternating current: high speed)
S Star connection (alternating current: low speed)
3~ 3-phase current
1~ 1-phase alternating current
VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik und Informationstechnik (Association
for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies)
TCC Technical Connection Conditions
EPC Electric Power Company
VDI Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (German engineers association)

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1.7 Conventions for safety signs and notices
1.7.1 General safety signs and their meaning in these operating instructions
DANGER
Dangerous situation that will definitely cause serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
WARNING
Dangerous situation that could cause serious injury or death if it is not avoided.
CAUTION
Dangerous situation that could cause slight to moderate injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE
Refers you to possible damage to property.
1.7.2 Warning symbols and their meaning in these operating instructions
Warns against hand injuries!

Failure to comply with warnings may result in hands or fingers being crushed,
dragged in or otherwise injured.
Warns against hot surfaces!

The temperature is over +45C (at which protein clots) and can cause burns.
Warns against cold!

The temperature is below 0C and can cause frostbite.
Warns against dangerous electrical voltage!

Danger of an electric shock if voltage-carrying parts are touched.
Warns against potentially explosive substances at set-up point

Use of ignition sources can cause explosions at set-up point.

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Warns against fire-risk substances at set-up point.

Use of ignition sources can cause fire at set-up point.
Warns against corrosive substances

Contact with corrosive substances can cause injuries, especially to the eyes.
Warns against harmful to health or irritant substances at set-up point

Contact with or inhaling substances that are irritant or harmful to health can cause
injuries or damage peoples health.
Warning of automatic start-up

If the unit starts up automatically during maintenance work there is a danger of
pinching/trapping the hands and fingers.
Warns against toxic substances at set-up point

Contact with or inhaling toxic substances can cause injuries or damage the health.
1.7.3 Prohibitory signs and their meaning in these operating instructions
Fire, open fire and smoking prohibited!

Ignition sources must be kept away and ignition sources must not develop!
No smoking!
Smoking is forbidden.

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1.7.4 Mandatory signs and their meaning in these operating instructions.
Use eye protection!

Eye protection: Use protective cover, protective glasses or face protection.
Use hand protection!

Protective gloves must protect against mechanical and chemical dangers (see im-
printed pictograms).
Use respiratory protection!

Breathing apparatus must be suitable for the working fluid used. Breathing appara-
tus must consist of:
At least two independent breathing devices (self-contained breathing apparatus)
For ammonia: an additional breathing apparatus with filter (full mask) or an inde-
pendent breathing apparatus (self-contained)
Use protective clothing!
Personal protective clothing must be suitable for the working fluid used and for low
temperatures, and must have good heat insulation properties.
Activate before work!

Activate the electrical system and secure against switching on again before start-
ing installation, maintenance and repair work.

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2 Safety
2.1 Labelling on the unit:

Placing identifiers on the unit
14
HANS GNTNER GMBH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 14
D-82256 FRSTENFELDBRUCK WRMEAUSTAUSCHER
Projektnummer
Herstellernummer
Herstellungsjahr
Gertebezeichnung ACHTUNG! CAUTION! ATTENTION!
2
max./min. zulssiger Druck PS
zulssige max./min. Temperatur TS
Aufgebrachter Prfdruck PT
Prfdatum
Prfmedium
Volumen V
Ventilator-Typ/Nummer
GNTNER
3
24
ACHTUNG! CAUTION! ATTENTION! WARNUNG! WARNING! AVERTISSEMENT!
Servickedeckel . Inspeczion door . Panneaude service
12
1. Entladen/ Unloading
Dcharger
a) Gesamt/ All units
Tous les appareil
6
A
A
b) Zum Vereinzeln
Transportschutz entfernen c) Gerte vereinzeln
Single unit Unload units separately
Remove transport protection Sparer, les appareils
Appareil individuel
Enlever protection de transport
SW13
SW13
2. Montage 1
Mounting
Assemblage
Art.Code. 4961
3
2 = SW 13
13 16 7 4 23
Placing identifiers on the unit
2.1.1 Safety signs on the unit

Safety signs on the unit individually:
940 - Transportation filling warning sign next to Schrader valve

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3083 - Protection grill warning sign (only used with separate removable protection grill)
5965 - Tray drain warning sign

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5969 - Swivel fan warning sign
61100 - Tray safety catch warning sign

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2.1.2 Other signs and notes on the unit
2483 - Example of a manufacturers nameplate
2119 Logo

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9 Note for Streamers (only when a Gntner Streamer is used)
943 and 943.1 - Connections IN and OUT
947 - Corrosion resistance

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20 - Trailer loading Ceiling-mounted air cooler

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2.2 Basic safety notices
2.2.1 How to act in an emergency
WARNING
Danger of injuries and damage to property!
The unit contains ammonia as a refrigerant (NH 3). Ammonia is a potentially explosive
and fire-risk substance. Unintentionally carried in oil residues and unintentionally car-
ried in refrigerant can ignite. An explosion can cause the most serious injuries and loss
of limb.
Ammonia is a corrosive, toxic irritant gas. From an ammonia concentration of 0.2 vol %
in the ambient air or with a long stay in the ammonia-containing ambient air ammonia
can be life-threatening or fatal.
Safety measures and procedure:
In the event of serious unexpected leakage of refrigerant, leave the set-up room im-
mediately and activate the emergency measures provided, e.g. if:
Visibly escaping ammonia liquid or vapour from the heat exchanger or pipe
components.
Sudden large release (release and evaporation of the greater part of the entire
refrigerant filling in a short time, e.g. in less than 5 minutes).
Sudden strong smell; very irritating; immediate irritation of the eyes, nose and
air passages.
Activate NH3 alarm device (NH 3 concentration > 200 ppm):
Have experienced, trained personnel with prescribed protective clothing perform all
necessary protective and other measures:
Use respiratory protection.
Use a room air-independent breathing apparatus with maintenance work in high
ammonia concentrations in the room air.
Ensure the set-up room is well ventilated.
Divert escaped refrigerant vapour and escaped refrigerant liquid safely.
Instructions for dealing with injuries:
Call an emergency doctor immediately!
Liquid ammonia can cause frostbite or corrosive injuries on the skin or eyes.
The injured person must keep breathing apparatus on until further notice to pre-
vent inhalation of vapours from ammonia contaminated clothing.
Shower the injured person for five to fifteen minutes with water. Remove the
clothing careful during the shower. If ammonia-contaminated clothing is removed
without wetting with water first, the injury can worsen, as firmly frozen skin may
be torn away. Showering should be with warm water as much as possible to
prevent a temperature shock. If available, use an emergency shower; otherwise
use a water hose.

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2.2.2 Personnel, care requirements
CAUTION
The unit may be installed, put into operation, operated, maintained and repaired only by trained, expe-
rienced and qualified personnel. In order to be considered qualified, people who are to be responsible
for the operation, maintenance, repair and evaluation of systems and their components must have the
necessary training and specialist knowledge for such work, as stipulated in EN 378-1. Qualified or ex-
pert means the ability to satisfactorily perform the activities required for the operation, maintenance, re-
pair and evaluation of refrigeration systems and their components.
The unit may be operated by operating personnel that have no specific knowledge of refrigeration engi-
neering, but have sufficient knowledge and experience with regard to the mode of operation, operation
and daily monitoring of this system, . This operating personnel may not make any interventions or set-
tings on the system.
Changes to the unit, which the manufacturer has first agreed to in writing, may only be made by the in-
structed and qualified personnel.
Electrical installation:
Work on the electrical equipment may only be performed by personnel that have the required expertise
(e.g. an electrician or an electro-technically instructed person), and who are authorised by the operator,
in compliance with the respective VDE regulations (and national and international provisions) and the
TCCs of the EPCs.
2.3 Proper intended use
2.3.1 Proper intended use

NH3 evaporators of the AGHN.2 series are intended for installation in a refrigeration system and
are used for cooling and circulating the room air in large refrigeration systems, such as in butchers,
abattoirs, fish processing companies, breweries, deep-freeze rooms, etc.
The unit is delivered for operation with a specific operating point:
Evaporation temperature
Airflow volume
Air inlet temperature
Relative air humidity.
The specified operating point is given in the order-related documents.
2.3.2 Operating conditions

The unit is a component a cooling system including its working fluid circuit. The purpose of these
operating instructions, as part of the operating instructions manual (of which these operating in-
structions are a part), is to minimise the danger to people and property and the environment from
the unit and the working fluid used in it. These dangers are essentially connected with the physical
and chemical properties of the working fluid and with the pressures and temperatures that occur in
the working fluid-carrying components of the unit see Residual hazards due to refrigerant/ammonia
(NH3), page 25.

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WARNING
The unit may be used only in accordance with the proper intended use. The operator must ensure that
when operating, monitoring and maintaining the unit, the fluid used and the mode of operation do not
deviate from the order-related information specified in the order-specific documents.
The operator must ensure that maintenance measures are performed in compliance with the systems
operating instructions manual.
Filling the unit with a different fluid is permitted only following written approval by the manufacturer. You
will find the order-related proper use as intended in the order-specific documents.
Do not exceed the max. operating pressure given on the units type plate.
2.3.3 Improper use
WARNING
Working fluids and their combinations with water or other substances in the working fluid-carrying com-
ponents have chemical and physical effects from the inside on the materials surrounding them. The unit
may be pressurised only with NH3. Pressurising the unit with another working fluid would have the effect
that
the structural and welding materials used would be unable to withstand the foreseeable mechanical,
thermal and chemical stresses and the pressures that may occur during operation and when shut
down,
material, wall thickness, tensile strength, corrosive resistance, shaping process and testing are not
suitable for the working fluid used and do not withstand the possible pressures and stresses that
might occur.
the unit would not be resistant to the other working fluid and the combination of the other working flu-
id and
the unit not remaining tight during operation and when shut down.
a possible sudden escape of working fluids could directly endanger people and/or property and the
environment.
The maximum permissible operating temperature specified on the type plate must not be exceeded! If
the operating temperature is exceeded,
the unit would be exposed to an impermissibly high pressure (pressure/temperature correlation),
signs of material fatigue would emerge,
The maximum permissible operating pressure specified on the type plate must not be exceeded! If the
operating pressure is exceeded,
the parts of the unit carrying the working fluid might not withstand the foreseeable mechanical, ther-
mal and chemical stresses and the pressures that may occur during operation and when shut down,
the unit would not remain tight during operation and when shut down,
there may be a possible sudden escaping of working fluids after a break or leakage on working flu-
id-carrying components, which would result in the following dangers:
Danger of escaping materials
Danger of poisoning
Fire hazard
Explosion hazard

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Chemical burn hazard

danger of frostbite (caused by liquid coolant squirting/splashing),
Suffocation hazard
hazards caused by panic reactions,
Environmental pollution
WARNING
NH3evaporators may not be used
where it is possible that short or prolonged effect caused by contact, inhalation or ingestion of the
working fluid NH3 might result in harmful or fatalhazards.
where it is possible that the lowest concentrations of the NH3 refrigerant in a homogeneous mixture
with air could ignite.
where the possibility exists of a sudden large release (release and evaporation) of the greater part of
the entire working fluid filling in a short time (e.g. in less than 5 minutes).
where the possibility exists that the longest time that people are exposed to a large release of the
NH3 refrigerant is more than 10 minutes when in an area where people are present, which is not
a special machine room (in acc. with EN 378-2), the refrigerant filling (NH3) of the unit exceeds 50
kg, the occupancy density in the cold room in which the unit is installed exceeds 1 person per 10 m
and the number of clearly identified emergency exits for the number of usually present people are
not available.
The unit must not be changed without the prior written consent of Gntner GmbH & Co. KG . Changes
to the unit are:
Changing the operating point (as specified in section see Unit, page 33)
Changing the fan capacity (air volume)
Changing the working fluid flow-through volume
Changing over to another working fluid
The unit must not be operated if safety devices recommended by the manufacturer are not available, not
properly installed or not fully functional.
The unit must not be operated if it is damaged or demonstrates faults. All damage and faults must be
reported to Gntner GmbH & Co. KG immediately and dealt with promptly.
Work on the unit must not be performed without the personal protective equipment specified in these op-
erating instructions.

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2.4 Mechanical residual hazards
2.4.1 Fins, sharp unit corners and edges
WARNING
Warns against hand injuries!
Danger of cuts on hands and fingers on the fins and on sharp corners and edges of
the unit.
Use reliable hand protection!
2.4.2 Flap down drip tray
WARNING
Warning against personal injury and damage to property!
Danger of falling unit parts, masses of water or ice when the drip tray is flapped out.
Nobody is allowed to be in the danger area below the unit during cleaning or maintenance work.
The drip tray can be flapped down for cleaning and is protected from falling down by a safety catch.
Unit parts, masses of water or ice can nonetheless fall down when it is flapped down.
2.4.3 Fans
WARNING
Danger of cutting off, pulling in!
There is a danger of cutting off fingers on the rotating fan blades, injury hazard for the
hands and pulling in danger for loose elements such as hair, necklaces or clothing
parts.
Do not operate fans without guard grille. Pinch/trap point hazard!
With automatic fan start during maintenance work there is a danger of pinching/trap-
ping for the hands and fingers.
Power off the unit before you begin maintenance work with which you must remove
the guard grille. Secure the unit against unintentional switching on again by removing
the electric fuses for the unit. Secure the unit with a suitable warning sign referring to
unintentional switching on.
The swivel fans must only be opened by trained specialist staff with suitable tools and
only for maintenance and repair purposes. Close the swivel fans after completing the

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work and secure them against unintentional or unauthorised opening! Only open the
lock screw connection after turning off the fan's power (power-off state)!
Warning notice for swivel fan on the unit (option)
2.4.4 Hinged side plates
WARNING
The removable side plates may be opened only by trained specialist staff using a suit-
able tool (sizes 040.2, 045.2, 050.2 with screw drivers) and only for maintenance and
repair purposes. The first time it is opened the screws will need to be loosened. Close
the removable side plates after completing the work and secure them against uninten-
tional or unauthorised opening!
Caution!
The snap lock must not be secured at the manufacturer side. The operator must en-
sure the securing.

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1 Lock
2 Mounting cup
2.5 Electrical residual hazards
WARNING
Direct and indirect contact with voltage-carrying parts of motors and electrical lines can
cause serious injuries or death .
Power off the unit before you begin maintenance work. See the refrigeration system's
system documentation for this. Secure the unit against unintentional switching on
again by removing the electric fuses for the unit. Secure the unit with a suitable warn-
ing sign referring to unintentional switching on.
Please note that the mains cables may also be carrying voltage, even if the unit is
powered off.
Work on electrical equipment may be performed only by people that have the required
expertise (e.g. an electrician or an electro-technically instructed person) and who are
authorised to do so by the operator.

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2.6 Thermal residual hazards
2.6.1 Frostbite hazard
WARNING
Warns against cold!
In refrigerationoperation the heat exchanger and pipes have a temperature below 0
C. Contact can cause frostbite.
2.7 Residual hazards due to refrigerant/ammonia (NH 3)
WARNING
Danger of injuries and damage to property with ammonia as refrigerant!
The unit is operated with ammonia (NH 3) as a refrigerant. Refrigerant can cause the
following hazard situations and injuries:
Explosion hazard! Fire hazard!
Ammonia is a flammable, explosive gas. The fire and explosion hazard is low because
of the high ignition temperature, small ignition range, low explosiveness potential and
high affinity with air humidity. Leaks in the unit can cause the NH 3 refrigerant to es-
cape into the set-up area. Direct and indirect ignition sources can cause the refriger-
ant NH3 to burn and explode.
Do not store potentially explosive and fire-risk substances in the set-up room!
Test the tightness of the unit regularly, as specified in these operating instructions.
Provide fire fighting equipment in sufficient numbers in the units set-up area. Observe
the details for fire fighting in the NH 3 refrigerant safety data sheet.
Chemical burn hazard!
Leaks in the unit can cause the NH 3 refrigerant to escape into the set-up area. NH 3
refrigerant is corrosive in combination with humidity. Contact with the skin, mucous
membranes and the eyes with the NH 3 refrigerant causes chemical burns on the skin,
mucous membranes and the eyes. If the NH 3 refrigerant gets into the eyes, the eyes
can no longer be kept open because of the strong burning, and orientation is lost.
Danger of poisoning!
Leaks in the unit can cause the NH 3 refrigerant to escape into the set-up area. Am-
monia is a toxic irritant gas. Inhaled NH 3 refrigerant causes agitation, dizziness, vomit-
ing and cramps; with heavy concentrations, suffocation and life-threatening pulmonary
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or with a long stay in the ammonia-containing ambient air ammonia can be life-threat-
ening or fatal.
Ensure that the max. permissible limit values in the set-up room are not exceeded.
Monitor the ammonia concentration in the ambient air with detectors and alarm de-
vices.
Frostbite hazard
Leaks in the unit can cause the NH 3 refrigerant to escape into the set-up area.
Liquid NH3 refrigerant has a temperature of -33C. Contact with the skin and eyes with
liquid refrigerant causes frostbite of the eyes and skin.
The employers liability insurance association regulation BGR 500 does not make any specific re-
quirements for refrigeration systems with ammonia for explosion protection for electrical equipment.
A hazard may be expected only in an un-ventilated room of a building when the concentration with
105 grams per cubic meter exceeds the lower explosion value and high-energy ignition sources are
present. Ammonia is absorbed by water. Water sprays are therefore used with ammonia escapes to
precipitate vaporous ammonia. One cubic meter of water can bind approx. 120 kg of ammonia, de-
pending on the temperature.
WARNING
Danger of injury, damage to property or the environment with ammonia-water combinations!
If water contacts with liquid ammonia, this can result in strong gas development and liquid ammonia
splashing about.
Never sprinkle water on liquid ammonia!
Do not use water in the machine room to bind vaporous ammonia!
Ensure that ammonia-water (ammonia solution) never enters water systems or sewage!
2.8 Residual hazards caused by vibrations
WARNING
Danger of injuries and damage to property caused by escaping materials
If fans are damaged during fan operation, flying parts of the fan blades can injure people or cause dam-
age to property close to the fan.
Fans, components and cables in system, must be designed, constructed and integrated so that dangers
caused by vibrations that it or other parts of the system generate ,, are reduced to an absolute minimum,
while incorporating all available means for reducing vibrations, preferably at the source.
NOTICE
Damage to property caused by vibrations
Vibrations that are increased by imbalances, as created by dirt, icing or fan blade damage, are regular-
ly caused with fan operation. The vibrations are transferred to the unit, where they can cause damage
and damage the unit mounting or components connected to the unit.
Check fan blades and protection grill regularly for contamination and frost and/or ice and make sure
the fans run smoothly ( see Fans, page 67).

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2.9 Residual hazards caused by pressurised parts
WARNING
Injury and damage to property caused by pressurised parts that contain ammonia refrigerant!
Breaks in pressurised pipes or pressurised components of the unit can cause injuries or damage to
property caused by escaping materials ( A sudden large release of the working fluid with its hazardous
properties after a break or leak on pressurised components of the unit can cause the following hazards:
Flammability
Explosion hazard
Chemical burns
Frostbite (caused by liquid refrigerant squirting/splashing)
Suffocation
Panic,
Environmental pollution
Ensure that the unit in question is pressure-free before maintenance work begins or remove the working
fluid from the unit in question.
Perform maintenance work especially welding on the unit in question only after completely removing
the working fluid from the unit.
2.10 Residual hazards caused by defective installation
WARNING
Injuries and damage to property caused by defective installation!
Defective installation results in hazards caused by:
Break or leak on liquid-carrying unit components and pipes
Absence of release devices to prevent liquid escape: Observe the magnet valve/check valve se-
quence combination in the fluid line: In the flow direction the magnet valve must be installed first and
then the check valve. If the sequence is reversed, liquid will be locked in between the check valve
and the magnet valve when the magnet valve is closed; this will heat up during shutdown state and
can cause pipes or connection flanges to break when it expands. This applies in particular to lines
carrying cold liquids.
Subcooled liquid in system sections: If system sections are opened with repairs and the pressure is
balanced with the atmosphere, there is a danger that liquid, subcooled ammonia will still be in the
opened area. Ammonia has a very high evaporation heat, so that the heat penetration in the pipes,
for example, which are laid with a fluid sack, is not sufficient to evaporate the liquid ammonia quick-
ly especially if this is an insulated line.
Taking the refrigerant pumps out of service: When switching over a duty pump to a reserve pump:
If the duty pump is shut off at both ends from the previous operating state, liquid, cold refrigerant re-
mains in the pump. In shutdown state the refrigerant heats up in the pump and causes leaks with
housing or flange cracks.
Uneven load distribution on the fixtures with the danger of stresses within the unit or unit displace-
ment (breaks or leaks on fluid-carrying components of the unit and pipes; danger of breaking off).
Insufficient securing of working fluid-carrying lines against mechanical damage! On-site connections:
loaded installation; effect of forces on the distribution and header pipes with the danger of breaks or
leaks on fluid-carrying components of the unit and pipes; danger of breaking off!
Break-off and fall danger of the unit with hazard of escaping working fluid and exposed electrical ca-
bles.

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Danger of damage caused by environment-conditional hazard sources (production, transport and

other processes at the set-up point).
Unit functional faults caused by air inlet/outlet obstructions.
Obstructed heater rods exchange with electric defrosting (accessory at customers request)/
Obstruction of all-side inspection, checks and maintenance, i.e. no unobstructed accessibility to the
working fluid-carrying and electrical components, connections and cables, no recognisable identifiers
on the pipes and insufficient space for tests.
Ensure that:
The units are to be installed on the fixing points corresponding with their weights and tightened with
fixing bolts. The operator or installer is responsible for ensuring that the bolted connections are of an
adequate strength.
The diameters of the mounting holes have been statically determined by the manufacturer and the
fixing bolts are adapted accordingly.
The fixing bolts are secured against loosening by means of an appropriate locking device.
The fixing bolts are not overtightened or stripped.
All fixing bolts are tightened equally to achieve a load distribution on the connections that is as bal-
anced as possible.
All fixing points maintain the same spacing to the fixing level permanently and under load, so that no
mechanical stress occurs in the unit structure. The units are anchored in their fixing position in order
to prevent the equipment from moving.
The functional safety of the fixing bolts is tested as part of the maintenance periods. see Mainte-
nance, page 64,
The unit is fixed and set up so that it is not damaged by environment-conditional hazard sources
(production, transport and other processes at the set-up point) or its functioning is not disturbed by
the interventions of unauthorised persons.
The units are fixed and set up with sufficient slopes for drip water flow.
The units are fixed and set up so that unobstructed air inlet/outlet is constantly available without any
air short circuiting.
The units are fixed and set up so that unobstructed heater rod exchange with electric defrosting is
constantly available (option: accessory at customers request).
The units are fixed so that they can be inspected, checked and maintained from all sides at all
times, i.e. there must be unobstructed access to the refrigerant-carrying and electrical components,
connections and lines, the pipeline labelling must be identifiable and adequate space must be avail-
able for testing.
The working fluid-carrying lines must be protected against mechanical damage. On-site connec-
tions: when installing keep the unit free of load; force must not be exerted on the distribution and
header pipes.
The following must be observed without fail when installing the unit:
It is vital to maintain proper spacing from objects that could be endangered by an explosion or
the toxic effect of NH 3.
Provision of measures to safeguard protective objects from an NH 3 concentration of more than
200 ppm.
Easily flammable materials must not be placed below the unit.
Set up and fix units as follows: In areas that are used for inner-plant traffic, the pipelines to and
from the unit must be installed only with connections and fittings that cannot be removed.
Release devices to prevent liquid escapes must be provided and available.
Subcooled liquid may be present in only the lowest possible amount in system sections in shut-
down state minimized number of fluid sacks.
That when switching over a duty pump to a reserve pump no liquid, cold refrigerant remains in
the pump.

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2.11 Residual hazards with break during operation
WARNING
Injuries and damage to property caused by break during operation!
Defective installation (see Residual hazards caused by defective installation, page 27).
Non-compliance with maximum permissible operating pressure ( see Operating conditions, page
19).
Disregarding pressurised line sections with maintenance ( see Residual hazards caused by pres-
surised parts, page 27).
Disregarding residual hazards caused by vibrations ( see Residual hazards caused by vibrations,
page 26).
result in ruptures during operation and maintenance. This results in dangers caused by
escaping materials (see Residual hazards caused by pressurised parts, page 27).
released working fluid (see Residual hazards due to refrigerant/ammonia (NH 3), page 25).
Ensure that:
The installation is fault-free.
The maximum permissible operating pressure is always adhered to.
Pressurised line sections are de-pressurised before all maintenance and repair work.
Vibrations from the refrigeration system, from the (vibrations caused by system compressors, , com-
ponents and lines) and from the fan (imbalances caused by frosting, icing or dirt build-up or dam-
ages) are reduced with all available means and brought down to an absolute minimum.
Release devices to prevent liquid escapes are provided and available.
Undercooled liquid is only present in the lowest possible amount in system sections in shutdown
state minimized number of "fluid sacks".
When switching over a duty pump to a reserve pump no liquid, cold refrigerant remains in the pump.
2.12 Residual hazards caused by escaping objects or liquids
WARNING
Injuries and damage to property caused by escaping objects or liquids!
Residual hazards caused by escaping objects and liquids ( see Residual hazards with break during oper-
ation, page 29).

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2.13 Combined residual hazards
2.13.1 Hinged side plates/
WARNING
Danger of frostbite!
Danger of hand injuries!
With unauthorized access into the opened unit there is the danger of frostbite if heat
exchangers or pipes are touched, and the danger of cuts on sharp edges.
The removable side plates, must only be opened by trained specialist staff with suit-
able tools (sizes 040.2, 045.2, 050.2 with screw drivers) and only for maintenance
and repair purposes. Close the removable side plates, after the work is completed
and secure them against unintentional or unauthorised opening!
The snap lock (size 071 and 080 ) must not be secured at the manufacturer side. The
operator must ensure the securing.
1 Lock
2 Mounting cup

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2.14 Residual hazards with disposal
WARNING
Danger of injuries and damage to property caused by working fluid, ammonia NH3, !
The following notes are recommendations for the proper professional disposal of the unit. Applicable
waste disposal laws are binding for the country of operation:
Disposal must only be carried out by experts.
All unit components, e.g. working fluids, refrigerator oil, heat exchangers, fans, must be disposed of
properly as specified.
Used working fluid that is not determined for reuse, must be treated as waste and safely disposed
of. There must be no emissions into the environment.
The NH 3 refrigerant must be filled into a special refrigerant container in compliance with the respec-
tive safety measures. This special refrigerant container must be suitable for the NH 3 refrigerant. It
must be easy to identify and labelled for the refrigerant, e.g. "NH 3 (ammonia) recovered".
A disposable single-use container must not be used, as refrigerant vapour residues in the container
escape during disposal.
The working liquid receiver must not be overfilled. The maximum permissible pressure of the working
fluid container must not be exceeded during the work process.
The working fluid must not be filled in a liquid container that contains another or an unknown working
fluid. This other or unknown working fluid must not be released into the atmosphere, but rather identi-
fied, treated again, or properly disposed of as specified.
An officially authorised facility can be used for destroying the working fluid.
Used refrigerator oil that has been recovered from the unit and cannot be treated again, must be
kept in a separate, suitable container, treated as waste and safely disposed of.
It must be ensured that all unit components containing working fluids and refrigerator oil, are dis-
posed of properly as specified.
The unit consists predominantly of the basic materials, stainless steel, aluminium, (heat exchangers
and casings), steel and aluminium, copper, polyamide (motors), steel, copper, insulating material
(heater rods with electric defrosting option; accessory at customer's request). These materials can
be handled by the waste industry, including in paint-treated state, to recycling via mechanical and
thermal separation.
Before scrapping the working fluid-carrying unit components must be drained, whereby the pressure
must be reduced to at least 0.6 bar absolute for a unit pipe volume up to and including 200 l, and
to 0.3 bar absolute for a unit pipe volume over 200 l. The pressure reduction process is then ended
when the pressure no longer increases and remains constant, and the unit is at ambient tempera-
ture.
WARNING
Danger of environmental pollution!
The ammonia (NH 3) refrigerant is classified in acc. with the "Catalogue of Substances Hazardous to Wa-
ters" as water hazard class 2.
Escaping ammonia can enter the environment wind-born. Ammonia is lighter than air and rises quickly.
It is diluted with the air to harmless concentrations. But even if the concentration is harmless, the ammo-
nia smell is still irritating. Ammonia's classification as "toxic" means that people in the area will be con-
cerned.

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Ensure that no working fluid enters water systems or sewage.

With serious ammonia escapes into the waste water system, for example when ammonia vapour is
broken down by water: immediately report the incident to the responsible office for the local waste
water system.
Operate the facility for recovering or disposing of working fluids so that the danger of a working fluid
or refrigerator oil emission into the environment is kept as low as possible.
Gntner GmbH & Co. KGs transportation packaging is made from environmentally compatible ma-
terial and is suitable for recycling.

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3 Technical data
3.1 Unit
NOTICE
The fans capacity values depend on the ambient temperature and on the air resistance at the set-up
point.
Gntner GmbH & Co. KG recommends electric fan ring heating with use in the temperature range.
Please consult the manufacturer when operating the unit below -40C because of the special material
requirements and selection.
All electrical parts must be installed in accordance with EN standards.
Project number See order-related documents

Unit name See order-related documents
Manufacturer number See order-related documents
Production year See order-related documents
Working fluid R 717 (ammonia, NH3)
Volume See order-related documents

Maximum permissible pressure (PS) 0 - 32 bar
Test pressure 35.2 bar
Permissible operating temperature -60- +140 C
Permissible ambient temperature -30- +55 C
Permissible air humidity > 100%
Test date See order-related documents
Test medium Dry air
Airborne noise emitted See order-related documents In accordance with the
standard procedure for calculating sound level described
in EN 13487; Annex C (normative). As cold storage
rooms have only very low absorption behaviour, we rec-
ommend you to expect only very low absorption of the
sound level at large distances.
Weight See order-related documents
3.2 Fans
The fans' technical delivery conditions comply with DIN 24166, accuracy class 2.
Fan type See order-related documents

Protection rating IP 54, ISO F and DIN VDE 0530
Current type Rotating or alternating current

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Voltage 400 V 3~ 50 Hz or
230 V 1~ 50 Hz
Balancing quality Q 6.3 in acc. with VDI 2060
Permissible air temperature Usage range: -30C to +45C
Protective devices Thermal: Thermo-contacts (break contact)
Mechanical: Protective contact grille in acc.
with EN 294

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4 Set-up and function

The air cooler consists of,
a heat exchanger arranged as consisting of pipe coils fitted with fins /(stainless steel pipe; alu-
minium fin) distribution and header pipes (stainless steel)/ and pipe connections to the pipeline
system,
a casing, size 040 050: sea-water resistant aluminium, powder-coated RAL 9003, size 071
080: galvanized steel, powder-coated RAL 9003; the connections are easy to reach with hinged
side panels, especially with snap locks with the sizes 071 and 080,
a thermally-decoupled and therefore condensation-free drip tray made of AlMg, powder-coat-
ed RAL 9003 (signal white). The drip tray is hinged and removable for easier cleaning. Prob-
lem-free condensation water drain; 45 drain nozzles mounted using flat-sealing G threads as
described in DIN ISO 228-1,
and depending on the version with one or more axial fans with maintenance-free motors.
Two fan versions are possible here: normal and boosted (optional). High throw distances can
be achieved with Gntner streamers.With just a few simple actions you can open up access for
cleaning the heat exchanger coil and the interior.
The NH3AGHN.2 series evaporator is configured in Incline-Design. This produces better airflow and
better condensation water drain.
The evaporator is a refrigeration system component. It provides a finned heat exchanger (straight
and curved pipes pipe coils with fins, which are connected to form a heat exchanger) in which
liquid refrigerant evaporates by absorbing heat from the material to be cooled.
The refrigeration system is a combination of refrigerant-carrying components and fittings connected
with one another, which form a closed circuit, in which the refrigerant circulates.
The refrigerant absorbs heat at a low temperature and low pressure and evaporates (evapora-
tor-side), and at a higher temperature and higher pressure gives off the heat again and condenses
itself (condenser-side).
The heat from the material to be cooled is dissipated with fans over the entire surface of the evapo-
rator.
NH3 evaporators from Gntner GmbH & Co. KG operate according to the principle of flooded evap-
oration, i.e. the volume of liquid refrigerant that is introduced into the evaporator is from two to five
times the charge that would be needed for complete evaporation.
The refrigerant is routed to the NH3 evaporator either via pumps (pump-forced circulation) or with
gravity (gravitational circulation).
A liquid separator separates the liquid-vapour mixture of the refrigerant so that only the pure refrig-
erant vapour reaches the compressor. The liquid separator also ensures that the boiling refrigerant
liquid is fed safely to the evaporator.

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5 Fan motor
NOTICE
During longer periods of storage or standstill, the fans must be activated during 2 to 4 hours per month.
NOTICE
For fans with the protection rating IP55 or higher, existing closed condensation water holes must be
opened at least once every six months.
AC technology
The AC motors are protected against overheating by a thermocontact (or PTC resistor).
For motors with a thermocontact, the thermocontact must be switched in such a way that the motor
cannot be powered on when the thermocontact is triggered. A locking mechanism is recommended
to prevent renewed power-on.
Motors with a PTC resistor need an additional external trigger unit for the installed thermistors. A
locking mechanism is recommended to prevent renewed power-on. The test voltage at the thermis-
tors is not permitted to exceed 2.5 V, or only current-limiting test devices may be used.
When using a star-delta connection, a corresponding delay must be considered.
For motors with direct starting and a connection value > 4.0 kW, an inrush current limitation (soft
start using a thyristor) could be required.
If frequency converters are to be used for speed control, the following points must be considered for
external rotor fans:
Between the frequency converter and fans, all-pole sine-wave filters must always be installed (sine
wave-shaped output voltage; filter effect between phase to phase and phase to earth).
All Gntner frequency converters are equipped with this function as standard. Conventional three-
phase motors are suitable for direct operation with frequency converters.
With star-delta connection, the three-phase fan motors can be operated with two speeds or with
speed control. The direction of rotation must be checked. A change in the direction of rotation, if it is
wrong, is made by interchanging two phases.

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6 Transportation and storage
6.1 Safety
WARNING
Crushing danger with falling down!
The unit weighs between 45 kg and 900 kg. It can slip and fall off the transporting device, causing seri-
ous injuries or death. Heavy impacts or vibrations can damage the unit.
Ensure that the assigned staff is trained for proper unloading.
Ensure that nobody is under the unit or near the loaded area during the transport.
Ensure even weight distribution. Ensure that the bulk of the weight is always on the fan side. Observe
the transport labels on the packed unit ( see Other signs and notes on the unit, page 15).
Secure the unit against slipping and mechanical damage.
When transporting by crane: The hooks and lifting gear of the load lifting equipment must be only at-
tached at the points specified by the manufacturer. Ensure that the unit casing is not crushed by slings.
Use auxiliary transport equipment where required. Use a transporting device appropriate for the units
weight. You will find the weight of the unit in the order-related documents
see( Set-up and other applic-
able documents, page 7). Do not use connection pieces and header pipes as hooking points for lifting,
pulling, fixing or mounting. This can cause leaks.
Transport the unit carefully. Particularly avoid setting the unit down hard.
6.2 Transportation and storage
NOTICE
Read and observe all transport signs on the units packaging!
Prolonged mechanical stresses caused by uneven road surfaces and potholes and vibrations during
transport by ship can cause transportation damage. Before transportation by sea or in countries with dif-
ficult transport routes, attachment parts that are likely to vibrate in particular fans and base stands
must be removed for transportation.

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Use suitable equipment to transport the packed unit to the destination installation site (for exam-
ple, a crane or fork-lift).
Unload the unit.
6.3 Storage before installation
NOTICE
Danger of corrosion and dirt build-up!
Ammonia as a refrigerant is extremely deliquescent, i.e. it attracts moisture. Moisture and dirt must be
prevented from entering the unit.
Protect the unit against dust, dirt, moisture and wetness, damage and other harmful effects. Harmful
effects: see Safety instructions for set-up and start-up, page 40
Do not store the unit for longer than necessary. Only store the units in their original packaging until
installation. Always only place packaging units of the same size on top of one another.

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Store the unit at a protected place free of dust, dirt, moisture and damage-free until its set-up
(well-ventilated halls or roofed storage site).
If the unit set-up is delayed with regard to the planned installation time: protect the unit against
weather and other harmful effects and dirt and other contaminants with an appropriate cover.
The unit must also be well-ventilated here.

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7 Set-up and start-up
7.1 Safety
7.1.1 Safety instructions for set-up and start-up
WARNING
Danger of injuries and damage to property with escaping ammonia refrigerant!
Incorrect installation causes the danger of working fluid escaping when the unit is operated and injuries
or damage to property (see Residual hazards due to refrigerant/ammonia (NH 3), page 25).
Follow the set-up instructions in this chapter precisely and apply extreme care!
NOTICE
Damage to the system's !
Foreign materials and contaminants in the working fluid circuit can impair the effectiveness or damage
components. Particularly harmful contaminants are:
Moisture
Atmospheric air
Welding residues
Rust
Soot/ash/cinders
Metal cuttings
Unstable oils
Dust and dirt of all kinds
Moisture in the working fluid-carrying components of the unit can have the following consequences:
Water separation and ice formation cause faults in the switching and control fittings of the refrigera-
tion system
Acidification
Ageing and refrigerator oil decay
Corrosion
Atmospheric air and other non-condensable gases can have the following consequences:
Refrigerator oil oxidation
Chemical reactions between working fluid and refrigerator oil
Increased condensing pressure in the system
Chemical reactions between working fluid and refrigerator oil with the absence of moisture or atmospher-
ic air with ageing and working fluid and refrigerator oil decay can have the following consequences:
Formation of organic and inorganic acids

Increased compressed gas temperature in the system
Corrosion
Bad lubrication, increased wear and tear through to system or failure
Other contaminants can cause:
Accelerated chemical processes (decomposition)
Mechanical and electrical faults in the refrigeration system

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During the installation (connecting the working fluid-carrying components of the unit to the working flu-
id-carrying system of the installations ensure that internal contamination is strictly avoided.
Perform the installation with extreme cleanliness.
Finish all on-site pipe installation work before releasing the transport pressure!
Only release the transport pressure on the Schrader valve immediately before installation.
Only remove the sealing caps on the distribution and header pipe immediately before installation.
NOTICE
prevented from entering the unit. If moisture and dirt penetrate the unit there is also the danger of dam-
age to fittings and other system components of the .
Protect the unit against dust, contamination, moisture and wetness, damage and other harmful influ-
ences. Harmful influences are, for example:
Mechanical: Damages caused by impacts, objects falling on or against, collisions with transport
equipment, etc.
Physical: Damages caused by close by concentrated flammable gases
Chemical: Damages caused by contaminated atmospheres (salt, acid, chlorine, sulpher-containing,
or similar)
Thermal: Damages caused by close by heat sources
Begin with the installation as soon as possible.
WARNING
The electrical installation may be performed only by electricians (or by expert technicians with appropriate
qualifications) in compliance with the relevant VDE rules (or applicable national and international regula-
tions) and the TCCs of the EPCs!
7.1.2 System-side safety requirements

The unit is a component of an installation and can only be operated in conjunction with the installa-
tion
All equipment required for operating the unit must be integrated into the switching and activation
equipment :
Electrics: Fans and other electrical components, heating rods for electrical defrosting (op-
tional) if applicable,
Working fluids: valves and fittings
Drip water: drip water drain line
The working fluid-side and electrical connections must be available on the system. The connec-
tions must be specified in the order-related documents.
The power supply of the fans must be provided in acc. with the specifications on the type plate
on the fan motors.
A switch-off device for preventing unexpected start-up (repairs switch), which separates all ac-
tive conductors from the power supply (all-pole switch-off), must be provided for the fans in acc.
with EN 60204-1.
The fans' switch-on/off device must be secured (e.g. with a padlock) to prevent uncontrolled fan
start-up.

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The electrical motor, repairs switch, terminal box and switching cabinet connections must be
provided in acc. with the respective connection diagrams.
It must be possible to shut off the unit if a leak occurs.
People wearing ambient air-independent breathing apparatus in full protective clothing must al-
so be able to activate all safety-relevant shut-off fittings.
It must be possible to activate all devices meant for diverting escaping working fluids from a
safe position.
7.1.3 Customer-side safety precautions
WARNING
The unit contains ammonia as a refrigerant (NH 3). Ammonia is a potentially explosive
and fire-risk substance. Ammonia is a toxic irritant gas. From an ammonia concentra-
tion of 0.2 vol % in the ambient air or with a long stay in the ammonia-containing ambi-
ent air ammonia can be life-threatening or fatal.
Comply with the requirements of EN 378-3 for refrigerants, filling weight and cold
transfer systems.
Install the unit in accordance with EN 378-1 only in the commissioned configuration
and only in a set-up room that the unit manufacturer has configured the unit for.
Install the unit in accordance with EN 378-3, section 5 in a special machine room if an
explosion or ammonia concentration of more than 200 ppm could endanger the work
environment. Take effective protective precautions if such a spatial separation were to
be required, but is not possible.
Install the electrical equipment (for fan operation, for ventilation, for lighting and for the
alarm system) in the set-up room while observing the condensing-out of moisture and
drip water formation, as well as the risk level of ammonia (NH 3) in accordance with EN
378-3; section 6.
Arrange ammonia detectors and alarm systems to warn of explosion or fire dangers
and ammonia concentrations that are hazardous to health and for control purposes in
the unit set-up room in accordance with EN 378-3; section 7.
Ensure that the device in the set-up room is not exposed to any inadmissible high
temperature effects. Effectively protect the unit against heat sources or temporary
high temperatures.
WARNING
Danger of environmental pollution!
The ammonia (NH 3) refrigerant is classified in accordance with the Catalogue of Substances Hazardous
to Waters as water hazard class 2. Refrigerant must never enter water systems or sewage.
Escaping ammonia can enter the environment wind-born. Ammonia is lighter than air and rises quick-
ly. It is diluted with the air to harmless concentrations. But even if the concentration is harmless, the am-
monia smell is still irritating. Ammonias classification as toxic means that people in the area will be
alarmed.

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Set up the unit so that liquid ammonia, which can escape from the unit in the event of a fault, can-
not enter water systems or sewage.
With serious ammonia escapes into the waste water system, for example when ammonia vapour is
broken down by water: immediately report the incident to the responsible office for the local waste
water system.
If an ammonia puddle has formed on the floor under the unit, covering with a film (PE, for example)
or synthetic medium expansion foam (fire department) can cut off almost all the heat dissipation to
this liquid and therefore the vapour formation, so that there is enough time for disposal measures.
7.2 Requirements at the set-up point

You will find the dimensions and weights in the order-related documents.
Position the unit so that it cannot be damaged by internal traffic or transport processes.
Enable optimum unit control and accessibility:

Place the unit so that is can be monitored and controlled from all sides at all times.
Ensure that sufficient space is provided for maintenance.
Ensure that all liquid-carrying components, connections and lines and all electrical connec-
tions and lines are easy to access.
Ensure that there is free space for the unobstructed exchange of heater rods for electric de-
frosting (accessory at customers request).
Ensure that the pipes identification is well visible.

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Ensure that the free space at the side of the unit (e.g. the side distance from the unit to any
possible obstructions) is large enough so that the hinged side plates can be opened without
introducing any hazard or obstruction.
Ensure that the free space in front of the unit (e.g. the distance from the unit to any possible
obstructions in front of the unit) is large enough that the swivel fans can be accessed without
introducing any hazard or obstruction.

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7.3 Unpacking the unit

The units are delivered packed in the installation position with mounted tray.
20
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18 Forklift use
19 Blanking plugs included
20 Timbers 3 and 4 bolted with wood bolts
The units are delivered packed in the installation position with mounted tray.
Remove transport protection (timbers 3 and 4 bolted with wood bolts 11 and form boards 6 and
7).
The transport frame (timbers 1 and 2, bolted with wood bolts 10 with transport leg 8 of the unit,
bolted with hexagonal bolt 12 with the unit) then serves for lifting the unit (including the mounted
drip tray) when installing at the set-up point (see Mounting the unit, page 49).
The blanking plugs 19 included with delivery serve with the installation for closing the fixing
holes for the transport legs.
Remove unit from packaging: When lifting insert the forks under the transport frame, as this pro-
tects the drip tray. The units are delivered in the installation position with mounted drip tray.
CAUTION! The transport mediums capacity must be at least 1.5-times the weight of the unit.

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Check the delivery for completeness. You will find a list of the contents of the package in the or-
der-related documents.
Any transport damage and/or missing parts must be recorded on the bill of delivery. The facts
must be immediately reported to the manufacturer in writing. Damaged fins can be straightened
on-site with a fin comb.
The units are delivered packed in the installation position.
Check transport overpressure: The units are delivered from the manufacturer with approx. 1 bar
transport overpressure (cleaned and dried air). Read the transport pressure on the Schrader
valve (pressure measurement). With unpressurised unit: Immediate report to manufacturer and
noting on bill of delivery. An unpressurised unit indicates a leak on the unit!
CAUTION! Danger of injuries and damage to property with escaping working fluid!
An unpressurised unit indicates a leak due to transport damage. Escaping working fluid
through leaks on the unit can cause injuries or even death (see Residual hazards due to re-
frigerant/ammonia (NH3), page 25). Do not put the unit into operation!
Check transport pressure and release (only immediately before installation).
Remove blanking plugs.
1: Check/release transport overpressure / 2: Remove blanking plugs.
NOTICE
Protect the unit against dust, dirt, moisture and wetness, damage and other harmful effects. Harmful ef-
fects: see Safety instructions for set-up and start-up, page 40
Begin with the installation as soon as possible.

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7.4 Installation
7.4.1 System-side requirements for stress-free installation

Prevent stresses in the unit:
Ensure that all fixing points have the same spacing to the fixing level.
Ensure that all fixing points maintain the same spacing to the fixing level under load and per-
manently.
Set up and fix units as follows: Airflow must not be impaired by obstructions.
The units must be installed on fixing points that are appropriate for the unit's weight and then
bolted with fixing bolts. The operator or installer of the equipment is responsible for ensuring
that the bolted connections are of an adequate strength. The following instructions must be ob-
served when fixing the units:
The diameter of the mounting holes have been statically determined by the manufactur-
er; the fixing bolts must be adapted accordingly. When calculating the transferring bearing
strength it is imperative to take into account the total weight of the unit (= structural weight +
weight of pipe content + additional weight, such as water, frost, ice, dirt or similar).
The fixing bolts must be secured against loosening with an appropriate locking device.
The fixing bolts must not be overtightened or stripped.
All fixing bolts must be tightened equally.
Prevent the unit from shifting in its position. Fix the unit in its position. Tighten the fixing bolts
and secure then against loosening.
Ensure that the drip water drains correctly. Set up the unit horizontally with a sufficient slope for
the drip water run-off. The units are delivered in the installation position with mounted drip tray.
Only fix the unit to the intended fixing points.

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1 Fixing should be in accordance with the above description.

Fixing in acc. with description above.
2 Provide sufficient space for air intake
Sufficient space provided for air suction

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7.4.2 Mounting the unit
Fix the unit on the intended fixing points (1). All fixing bolts must be tightened equally to achieve
a load distribution that is as balanced as possible.
CAUTION! The fixing bolts must not be overtightened or stripped!
The fixing bolts must be secured against loosening with appropriate locking devices.
Remove bolts on transport frame (2).
Remove transport legs (3).
Close up fixing holes for transport legs with blanking plugs.
7.4.3 Notes on mounting fan swivel unit

Note on fixing material not included with delivery: Material/strength class and corrosion protection
as selected by the customer.
NOTICE
Strength class 5.8 bolts and aluminium alloy bolts not permitted!
Mounting sequence on the unit (fan with fan grille is already mounted on wall ring plate):
1. Drill the 4 position holes in the fan plate at 13 mm (if not already there), remove drill cut-
tings and apply corrosion protection to cut edges.
2. Remove fan.
3. Insert bolts into the wall ring plate at the intended positions. These connection elements are
not included in the swivel unit scope of delivery and must be provided or procured separately.
Intended for this are:
4 hexagonal bolts ISO 4017-M12x40
8 washers ISO 7093-1-12
4 hexagonal nuts ISO 4032-M12
4. Mate washers ISO 7093-1-12 with threaded bolts.

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5. Fold up hinged part of the swivel unit until it stops.
6. Remove the two holding plates for fixing the fan grille to the swivel parts of the swivel unit
module by screwing out the 4 bolts.
7. Set the fan into the top hinge part of the swivel unit. Align the top hinge part on the support
braces of the bracket (front fixing bolts of the top hinge part are pushed through between the
2nd and 3rd grid slots of the fan grille).
8. Align the holding plate on the underside of the bracket and fix with the wrench/screwdriver ac-
cordingly.

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9. Fix swivel unit with pre-mounted fan on the bolts named under 3.
NOTE! Tighten nuts hand-tight only!
Intended for this are:
Washers ISO 7093-1-12
Bolt lock (e.g. thrust washer)
Hexagonal nuts ISO 4032-M12
10. Swing fan into the duct.

11. Align fan and tighten to duct.
12. Tighten bolt connections of the swivel unit (exception: bolt connection under 9).

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13. Loosen fan bolts again.

14. Push complete unit up to avoid dropping down when opened.
15. Tighten the nuts named under 9.
If the clamping part of the swivel unit does not lie exactly on the supports or the fan fixings do not
match up, proceed as follows:
10.a) Loosen bolt connections on the swivel unit.
10.b) Align top hinge part on the supports and fan on the duct.
Then continue as under 11.
NOTE! Danger of damaging! Do not use excess force!

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7.5 Notes on connecting the unit
WARNING
Incorrect installation risks working fluid escaping when the unit is operated, causing injuries or damage to
property (see Residual hazards due to refrigerant/ammonia (NH 3), page 25).
Prevent working fluid from escaping from the unit into the environment.
Secure all working fluid-carrying lines against mechanical damage.
In areas that are used for internal traffic, only lay the pipelines to and from the unit with connections
and fittings that cannot be removed.
Ensure that the on-site connections do not exercise any forces upon the distribution and header points.
This can cause leaks on the working fluid connection points of the unit and on connection points of the
on-site pipe-laying.
Ensure that:
Release devices to prevent liquid escapes are provided and available.
With refrigeration system shutdown state, under-cooled liquid is only present in the lowest possible
amount in system components minimized number of "fluid sacks".
When switching over a duty pump to a reserve pump no liquid, cold working fluid remains in the
pump.
7.5.1 Connecting the drain line to the drip tray

Please observe the following instructions with the installation:
The following 4 pipe guides are recommended with:
Continuation to the front through 45 curve
Continuation down through 45 curve
Continuation to the right or left through 90 curve
Connecting drain line seal with flat gasket pressed on the pipe connectors
Cylindrical G thread 1" and 2" as described in DIN ISO 228-1:
Only seal with flat gasket!
Do not seal with teflon tape!
Do not seal with hemp!
Do not tighten threaded connections with tools!
Do not use pipe wrench or any other wrench!
Tighten with the hand only!

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Lay drain line completely strain-free. The diameter of the drip water drain line must be at least
that of the drip water drain of the unit, and the drip water drain line should be laid with a slope (3
5).
Tighten connection nuts with the hand only!
NOTICE
Danger of damaging! The plastic threads can be damaged by over-tightening if you use a wrench.
This results in leaks with drip water damage on the produce to be cooled. Do not tighten the con-
nection nuts with a wrench!
7.5.2 Connect the unit to the system
WARNING
Improper connection to the the system causes hazards:
Leaks result in escaping toxic working fluid, NH 3(see Residual hazards due to refrigerant/ammonia
(NH 3), page 25).
Soldering and welding work on pressurised parts can result in fires or explosions.
Smoking or open light can cause fires or explosions.
Ensure that stresses and vibrations from the system are not passed on to the unit.
Only lay working fluid-side connections stress-free! The on-site pipeline system must be braced be-
fore connecting to the unit!
Soldering work is only permitted on unpressurised units!
Soldering and welding work is only permitted on unpressurised units!
Evacuate the unit professionally in acc. with EN 378-2.
The use of open fire at the installation site is forbidden. Fire extinguishers and extinguishing agents
used to protect the equipment and the operating staff must comply with the requirements of EN
378-3.
Ensure that refrigerant detectors and alarm systems for warning about explosion or fire dangers,
about health-endangering concentrations and for control purposes at the unit set-up point are
arranged in acc. with EN 378-3; section 7.
Install the pipes in acc. with EN 378-1 and EN 378-3. Ensure here:
That the connections are easy to access with the hinged side panels.
Release devices to prevent liquid escapes must be provided and available.
That in shutdown state under-cooled liquid is only present in the lowest possible amount in sys-
tem sections minimized number of "fluid sacks".
That when switching over a duty pump to a reserve pump no liquid, cold refrigerant remains in
the pump.
That the pipeline installation is kept as short as possible. Use as few bends as possible, and if
bends are necessary, use big radii!
Avoid transmitting vibrations to the unit via conduits or pipes. If necessary, use vibration
dampers.
Hot gas, Always lay the fluid supply and return lines separately from one another. Make sure
they do not touch.
Factory-fitted modules (optional) make installation easier. hot gas defrosting piping between drip
tray and heat exchanger coil and mounted check valve with hot gas defrosting.

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Special treatment is required when using ammonia-soluble refrigerator oils in the refrigeration
system; it may be necessary to install dryers (ammonia-soluble refrigerator oils have an even
greater affinity to water than NH3 itself).
The free space around the unit (e.g. the distance from the drip tray underside to any possibly
existing pipe systems) must be big enough to ensure there is no danger to the unit; regular
maintenance of the components must be possible, and it must also be possible to check and re-
pair components, pipes and fittings.
It must be possible to shut off the unit if a leak occurs. It must be possible to activate all devices
used for diverting escaping working fluids from a safe position.
Electrical components, e.g. for fan operation, for heater rod operation with electrical defrost, for
ventilation, for illumination and for alarm system on installation site, have to be designed with re-
gard to condensation of air humidity and droplet formation in acc. with EN 378-3; section 6.
All connections must be welded in acc. with stainless steel version/. Ensure here:
Prevent leaks, weld precisely and carefully!
Prevent overheating when welding (danger of excessive scaling)
Use shielding gas when welding (prevent excessive scaling)!
7.5.3 Unit electrical connection and protection

All fans with rotating current drive can be operated via D-S switch-over with two different speeds:
D: high speed
S: lower speed
Connect fan motors in acc. with motor connection circuit and check connection.
Provide power supply in acc. with the specifications on the fan motor's type plate:
The fan motors for the 400 mm and 450 mm fan diameters are operated in 1~ alternating
current.
The fan motors for the 500 mm fan diameter are operated in 3~ rotating current.
The fan motors for the 710 mm and 800 mm fan diameters are operated in 3~ rotating cur-
rent and can be operated both star/delta connected and (or only) voltage interchangeable as
required.
Two fan versions are possible: normal or boosted.
Connect thermo contacts for motor protection.
Where required, connect electrical feeds for the heater rods for electric defrosting in accordance
with electric connection diagram.
1 Defrost limit sensor position (if used)

2 Electrics (fan motor, stamp data, connection values)
Seal all electrical lines to the connection boxes in acc. with their protection class. The connec-
tion class is specified in the order-related offer documents.

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WARNING
Danger of damaging! If the fuse rating is too high there is the danger of injuries to people
and damage to property.
Max. fuse rating for the defrost heater rods feed : see order-related offer documents. The
supply lines must always be fused as appropriate for the smallest wire cross-section.
7.6 Perform acceptance test
WARNING
Escaping ammonia refrigerant (NH3) can cause injuries or even death ( see Residual hazards due to re-
frigerant/ammonia (NH 3), page 25).
Perform the following acceptance test with an expert before starting up the unit after making important
changes and after a unit exchange.
Ensure that the temperature and the air humidity at the set-up point correspond with the techni-
cal data (see Technical data, page 33).
Ensure that sufficient air can be sucked in and released.
Ensure that the supply feed is sufficient for the required energy. Compare the unit inside of the
systemwith the plans of the systemand the electrical wiring diagrams.
Test the unit for vibrations and movements that can be caused by the fans and operation of the
system . Remove oscillations, vibrations and movements following consultation with the manu-
facturer or independently.
Perform visual inspection of the structural design, the brackets and fixtures (materials, se-
quence, connections), the ability to operate and the arrangement of the fittings.
Check that the tray installation with safety catch is correct.
Check and if necessary re-tighten all threaded connections, especially on the fans.
Check installation of pipe connections.
Check laying of working fluid-carrying connection pipes.
Ensure that the unit is protected against mechanical damage.
Ensure that the unit is protected against inadmissible heating up and cooling down.
Check the fan blades protection.
Ensure that optimum unit control and accessibility are guaranteed.
Is the unit placed so that it can be monitored and controlled from all sides at all times?
Is sufficient space provided for maintenance?
Are all liquid-carrying components, connections and lines and all electrical connections and
lines easy to access?
Are the pipes easy to identify?
Check heat exchanger surfaces for dirt and clean as required (see Clean unit, page 69).
Perform function tests on the fans (rotation direction, power consumption, etc.).
Check electrical connections of the fan motors and, where app., the heater rods with electric de-
frosting for damage.

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Check the quality of the welding connections, the electrical connections and the fixture connec-
tions.
Perform pressure test with test gas and with a test pressure of 1.1-times the permissible operat-
ing pressure: check the connection seals and detect leaks, e.g. with foaming agent, or similar.
Check corrosion protection: Perform a visual inspection on all bends, components and compo-
nent holders that are not heat-insulated. Document and archive test results.
Perform test run. Observe and check unit during test run, in particular for:
Fan smooth running (bearing noises, contact noises, imbalances, etc.).
Fan power consumption:
Leaks
Report all defects to the manufacturer immediately. Remove defects following consultation with
the manufacturer.
Check the unit and the units interaction with of the system again after 48 operating hours, espe-
cially on the connections and on the fans, and document the test results.
7.7 Test readiness for operation

Ensure that all electrical protective measures are ready to function.
Ensure that all working fluid-carrying connections are securely in place.
Ensure that all electrical connections (fans , if applicable heater rods for electrical defrost ) are
effected securely.
Ensure that the unit connection to the drip water drain line is properly set up (see Connecting
the drain line to the drip tray, page 53).
7.8 Putting the unit into operation for the first time
WARNING
Escaping ammonia refrigerant (NH3) can cause injuries or even death ( see Residual hazards due to re-
You can put the unit into operation, only when:

The unit has been properly mounted and connected ( see Installation, page 47).
You have performed a complete acceptance test see
( Perform acceptance test, page 56).
You have checked the units readiness for operationsee ( Test readiness for operation, page
57).
All safety precautions (see Safety, page 40) have been taken.
Follow the operating instructions manual of the system!
Contact the manufacturer immediately if you want to operate the unit under different operating conditions
as those defined in the order-related offer documents.
Switch on the system including of the electrical system (see system).

Activate the unit:
Open the valves on the inlet and outlet-side system.
Activate fans
Put drip water waste line into operation

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Wait until the operating point is reached. After the operating point is reach the unit is ready to
operate (see system).
Parameters for setting the operating point, see order-related offer documents.
Operating point:
Evaporation temperature
Airflow volume
Air inlet temperature
Relative air humidity
To ensure the specified operating point is complied with the actuators for the operating point setting
must be secured against unauthorized access (e.g. by sealing, screwing on caps, removing hand
wheels, etc.).

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8 Operation
8.1 Safety
WARNING
There is a danger of cutting off fingers on the rotating fan blades, injury hazard for the
hands and pulling in danger with loose elements such as hair, necklaces or clothing
parts.
Do not operate fans without guard grille!
Ensure that the optional swivel fan units are fixed and secured against unintentional or
unauthorised opening.
WARNING
Danger of frostbite/burning!
Danger of frostbite or burns if the parts are touched ( see Thermal residual hazards,
page 25).
Do not touch any parts of the unit without protective gloves when the unit is in opera-
tion or if it has not yet warmed up or cooled down after operation.
8.2 Putting the unit into operation

To operate the unit the systemincluding the electrical system must be in operation. The unit must be
started up by opening the valves on the inlet and outlet side of the plantby connecting it to the elec-
trical system and the drip water drain as described below (see system operating instructions manu-
al):
Switch on electrical system
Open working fluid-carrying lines
Switch on fans
Put drip water waste line into operation
8.3 Taking the unit out of operation

The units are system components of a system. The unit is taken out of operation by switching off
the system in accordance with the system operating instructions manual. The working fluid-carrying
lines of the plant must be shut off here and the fans and, where applicable, the heater rods for elec-
tric defrosting must be disconnected from the electrical system (see system) operating instructions
manual:

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Switch fans off

Switch electrical system off
Close working fluid-carrying lines
NOTE! When shut down consider max. operating pressure! If necessary, take precautions to
ensure that it cannot be exceeded, or drain the device.
NOTICE
With shutdown times of a month or longer put the fans into operation for approx. 2-4 hours a month to
maintain their functionality.
8.4 Shutting the unit down
WARNING
Escaping NH3 refrigerant can cause injuries or even death ( see Residual hazards due to refrigerant/am-
monia (NH3), page 25, and see Residual hazards caused by pressurised parts, page 27).
Ensure that the maximum operating pressure is not exceeded after the shutdown either!
NOTICE
Protect the unit against dust, contamination, moisture and wetness, damage and other harmful influ-
ences (see Safety instructions for set-up and start-up, page 40).
With shutdown times of a month or longer put the fans into operation for approx. 2-4 hours a month to
maintain their functionality.
Take the unit out of operation (see Taking the unit out of operation, page 59).
Secure the unit:
When shutdown consider max. operating pressure (see Technical data, page 33)! If neces-
sary, take precautions so that it cannot be exceeded.
Secure the fan motor drives and, where applicable, the heater rods with electric defrosting
against switching on again.
Secure working fluid-carrying lines against pressurizing with working fluid.
Protect against damaging effects at the set-up point or intermediate storage location (see
Safety instructions for set-up and start-up, page 40), so that the units components are kept
properly looked after and the proper intentional use and usability of the unit are maintained.
The corresponding storage conditions must be provided for this (see Storage before instal-
lation, page 38); precautionary corrosion protection measures, regular checking of the fans
functionality and regular checks on the shutdown unit.
Evacuate the unit: Completely release working fluid and, if applicable, refrigerator oil (see
Residual hazards with disposal, page 31).

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8.5 Putting the unit into operation after a shutdown

The unit must be put back into operation after a shutdown in acc. with the system-specific set-up in
acc. with the operating instructions manual as follows:
Test the units readiness for operation (see Test readiness for operation, page 57). Perform
pressure test and visual inspection for corrosion protection.
NOTE! The pressure test with recommissioning must only be carried out with appropriate me-
dia at appropriate test pressure.
Put the unit into operation (see Putting the unit into operation, page 59).
8.6 Changing the unit over to another working fluid
WARNING
Considerable dangers can be caused with operation with another working fluid without prior manufactur-
er approval (see Improper use, page 20).
Without prior written consent from Gntner GmbH & Co. KG , the unit must not be changed over to use
a different working fluid.
Ensure that the unit manufacturer has agreed to the changeover.

Ensure that the right working fluid is re-filled. Ensure that all materials used in the unit are com-
patible with the new working fluid.
Ensure that the permissible pressure is not exceeded.
Check that the new working fluid can be used without requiring a new test certificate for the unit.
Ensure that classification is complied with.
The safety device for the unit must be swapped out or reset.
Mixtures with residues of working fluid and oil, for example, must be prevented.
All information concerning the new working fluid must be changed accordingly.
The complete documentation, including these operating instructions and the system operating
instructions manual must be changed accordingly.
Perform acceptance test (see Perform acceptance test, page 56).

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9 Troubleshooting
9.1 Safety
WARNING
Faults that are not described in these operating instructions may be resolved only by Gntner. Contact
the Gntner hotline.
Faults that are described in these operating instructions must only be removed by appropriately trained
personnel (see Personnel, care requirements, page 19).
If any faults occur during the operation, monitoring or maintenance of the system as a whole, inform
Gntner GmbH & Co. KG immediately.
9.2 Service
Office hours
Tel. +49 8141 242-473

Fax. +49 8141 242-422
Email: [email protected]
Mon-Thurs: 7.30 am - 5 pm
Fri: 7.30 am - 1.30 pm
9.3 Troubleshooting table
Fault Possible cause(s) Remedy

Fan motor not Power supply interrupted Restore power supply
running
Fan blade stuck Enable fan to rotate freely
Bearing noises Defective fan motor Renew bearing or fan motor
Unit vibrating Defective fan blades Change fan blades
Loose fan fixture Tighten fixtures
Unit capacity not Heat exchanger is very dirty, frosted, Clean, defrost heat exchanger
achieved iced on the air side
Fans not running properly or down Repair, exchange fans
Working fluid pressurising defective Set working fluid pressurising values
(temperature and quantity insuffi- (temperature and quantity) to refer-
cient) ence values.
Working fluid es- Unit working fluid-carrying compo- Switch off working fluid feed and
caping nents leaking fans, close leak

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9.4 Dealing with faults

Try to determine the size of the leak.
If the room can be entered with a protective device for the respiratory system,
provide emergency ventilation before entering the room
shut off ammonia refrigerant feed
With the tiniest suspicion of injured people in the ammonia area, sound the alarm. First get peo-
ple to safety, then remove leaks. Close all doors to the room in which the gas is escaping.
Activate Emergency STOP switch. Valves, motors and other components are therefore switched
off to prevent ammonia from escaping.
Close shut-off valves, especially to the liquid side, where possible in sections, so that the am-
monia quantity in the leakage area is kept as low as possible. If possible evacuate/drain the sys-
temssection in question and move the refrigerant/ to other systems sections. Here too it must
be ensured that no liquid ammonia is locked in by shutting off system sections.
If an ammonia puddle has formed on the floor under the unit, covering with a film (PE, for exam-
ple) or synthetic medium expansion foam (fire department) can cut off almost all the heat dissi-
pation to this liquid and therefore the vapour formation, so that there is enough time for disposal
measures.

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10 Maintenance
10.1 Safety
10.1.1 Before starting all maintenance
WARNING
Danger of injuries and damage to property with escaping working fluid! see Residual hazards due to re-
Only perform maintenance work especially welding work on the leaking unit after completely remov-
ing the working fluid from the unit!
Perform the following safety measures before beginning all maintenance work:
drain the unit's heat exchanger
Clean and blow out the unit's heat exchanger.
10.1.2 With all maintenance work
WARNING
Escaping NH3 refrigerant can cause the following hazard situations and injuries with leaks on the
evaporator:
Warning against explosion-risk and fire-risk substances in the set-up room!
Unintentionally carried in oil residue and unintentionally carried in NH 3 refrigerant can
ignite.
Ensure that there is no unintentionally carried in NH 3 refrigerant and no unintention-
ally carried in oil in the set-up room.
Keep the risk area free of direct and indirect ignition sources.
Before releasing for maintenance for the unit obtain the required approvals for work
that can involve ignition sources (e.g. grinding, welding, soldering, etc.).
With all work involving ignition sources (e.g. grinding, welding, etc.) in the work
area, keep suitable fire extinguishing equipment that meets the requirements of EN
378-3 at hand.
Do no bring any open flames or hot gases (e.g. candles, matches, welding beads,
welding sparks, glowing cinders or tobacco) into the set-up room.
Ensure that there are no warmed up or hot surfaces (e.g. heaters, hotplates,
bulbs, motor housings) in the set-up room.
Ensure that no friction heat develops in the set-up room (e.g. overheated stores).

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Warns against corrosive substances in the set-up room!

NH3 refrigerant still present is corrosive. Contact with the skin, mucous membranes
and the eyes with NH 3 refrigerant under defervescence causes chemical burns on the
skin, mucous membranes and the eyes.
Use eye protection!
Warns against toxic and health-endangering irritants in the set-up room!

Still present NH 3 refrigerant under defervescence can evaporate. Inhalation of refriger-
ant vapour is poisonous.
Escaping refrigerant vapour and escaping refrigerant liquid must not reach adjacent
rooms, staircases, yards, passages or drainage systems.
Use respiratory protection.
Use a room air-independent breathing apparatus with maintenance work in high
ammonia concentrations in the room air.
Ensure the set-up room is well ventilated.
Divert escaped refrigerant vapour and escaped refrigerant liquid safely.
Warns against cold!

Still present NH 3 refrigerant under defervescence has a temperature of -33 C. Con-
tact with NH 3 refrigerant under defervescence caused by spraying causes frostbite.
Use eye protection!
Ensure that the unit in question is pressure-free before maintenance work begins or the working flu-
id is sucked up from the unit in question.
Power off the electrical system and secure it against unintentional switching on again.
Separate the unit to be maintained from the refrigeration system and secure it.
With the swivel fan units (optional) and the hinged side panels you have easy access to the heat
exchanger coils, the fan motors and the connections.

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NOTICE
Danger of damage to property!
With work in the inlet and outlet feeds of the fans and heat exchanger, objects can get
into the fans and therefore cause faults and damage on the components.
Power off the fans and, where applicable, the heater rods with electric defrosting
(accessory at customer's request) before beginning maintenance work and secure
them against switching on again.
After the work has finished do not allow any objects to get back into the inlet and
outlet feeds of the fans or the set-up room.
After finishing the work put the swivel fan units (optional) and the hinged side pan-
els back in their original position, fix them and secure them against unintentional or
10.1.3 After all maintenance work
WARNING
Danger of injuries and damage to property with escaping ammonia refrigerant ( see Residual hazards
due to refrigerant/ammonia (NH 3), page 25)!
Perform the following safety measures after finishing all maintenance work:
Ensure the switching and activation devices, the measuring and display devices and the safety de-
vices function properly.
Ensure the working fluid fittings are functioning.
Ensure that the swivel fan units (optional) and the hinged side covers are fixed in their original posi-
tion and secured against unintentional or unauthorised opening.
Check the identification of the pipelines and ensure this is visible and legible.
Check the fixing and corrosion protection of the components in question.
Ensure the electrical connections (e.g. fans and, where applicable, the heating rods with electrical
defrosting) are functioning.
Ensure the temperature and air humidity at the set-up point are the same as that in the order-relat-
ed offer documents.
Perform a pressure test and a tightness test (see operating instructions manual annex).
Perform an acceptance test (see Perform acceptance test, page 56).
Perform a pressure test (see operating instructions manual annex).
10.2 Inspection and maintenance plan

Regular checks of all the safety-related parts of the system are an essential part of fulfilling all re-
quirements. Repeated tests must be performed either by a qualified person as defined in 2, sec-
tion 7 of the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV), or by a certified in-
spection agency. The operator must determine the test intervals for the complete system and the
system components on the basis of a safety-related evaluation. Nevertheless, as with every techni-
cal installation, whereby it can generally be said the most frequent causes are not material errors,
but operating errors, certain incidents cannot be ruled out.
The regular checking of the safety-related important system part, evaporators in an ammonia re-
frigeration system, is a prerequisite for meeting the requirements of the Federal German Immission
Control Act. Repeated tests in acc. with 15 must be performed either by a "qualified person" in
acc. with 2, section 7 of the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health, or by a certified

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inspection agency. The operator must determine the test intervals for the complete system and the
system components on the basis of a safety-related evaluation. Nevertheless, as with every techni-
cal installation, whereby it can generally be said the most frequent causes are not material errors,
but operating errors, certain incidents cannot be ruled out.
The checks to be performed are listed in the following sections as time-scaled checklists.
10.2.1 Fans
The manufacturers operating specifications take priority for this component. Gntner GmbH & Co.
KG recommends proceeding according to the following inspection and maintenance plan:
d = daily, w = weekly, m = monthly, y = yearly

Work to be performed d w m y
Check fans for dirt, frost and ice build-up. X
With dirt build-ups: Clean fans (see Clean unit, page 69).
With frost and ice build-ups: Defrost the unit (see Defrosting the
unit, page 73).
Check the fan drive for smooth running. X
Vibrations on the unit: remove imbalances *
Where required, tighten and correct blade fixtures and blade set-
tings
Fan bearing: Running sound and smoothness changes X
Exchange bearing *
Fan motor: Is a new bearing due? X
Exchange bearing or motor; where applicable, clean and repair *
motor
Fan wheel: corrosion on bolts (with threaded blades) X
exchange bolts *
Fan blades: Corrosion or damage on blades X
Exchange blades or wheel *
Fan swivel unit (optional): Fixture loose X
Tighten fixture (see Notes on mounting fan swivel unit , page 49). *
Fan swivel unit (optional): Corrosion on fixture X
Renew fixture (see Notes on mounting fan swivel unit , page 49). *
*) Recommended: every six months
10.2.2 Unit heat exchanger
WARNING
Danger of injuries and damage to property with escaping ammonia refrigerant ( see Residual hazards
due to refrigerant/ammonia (NH 3), page 25)!
Perform a regular external check (visual inspection) on the unit every 5 years. Gntner AG & Co. KG
recommends you have this test performed by an expert.

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d = daily, w = weekly, m = monthly, y = yearly

Work to be performed d w m y
Check heat exchanger for dirt, frost and ice build-up. X*
With dirt build-ups: Clean heat exchanger (see Clean unit, page
69).
With frost and ice build-ups: Defrost the unit (see Defrosting the
unit, page 73).
Check heat exchangers general condition. X*
Damage found: Repair damage
Check heat exchangers operating point (see Operation, page 59). X*
Change in fan capacity found: restore required system-side condi-
tions .
Change in surface temperatures found: restore required sys-
tem-side conditions .
Check heat exchanger and connections for tightness. X
Repair unit sections (see Remove leaks, page 69). *
Check heat exchanger for working fluid pressurising. X
Restore required system-side conditions.
Check heat exchanger for corrosion. X
Corrosion or damage on core tubes, fins, support structures, tube *
connections, fixtures: repair unit sections affected.
*) Recommended: every six months
Care and maintenance plan
Measure Cleaning agent Interval

Remove frost and clean com- Mechanically As required (visual inspection)
ponent
Heat exchanger defrosting Circulation air, electric, hot According to local conditions
gas (penetrating moisture, air or
; automatic defrosting device; chilled goods); with an ice
defrost locking device (flap, thickness of 1 mm at the latest.
Shut-Up)
Complete cleaning Warm water or environmental- After 120 hours
ly safe cleaning agent
Leak check After 6 months
Corrosion protection check After 6 months
Clean the heat exchanger (on- see Hydraulic cleaning, page Monthly
ly applies to units with the Hy- 71
droSpray system)
Clean the heat exchanger (on-
ly applies to units with the Hy-
droSpray system)

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10.3 Maintenance work
10.3.1 Remove leaks
WARNING
Danger of injuries and damage to property with ammonia as refrigerant ( see Residual hazards due to re-
frigerant/ammonia (NH 3), page 25)!
Have leaks removed as quickly as possible by an expert.

Do not fill with a working fluid other than that specified in acc. with the order-related offer documents!
Only put the unit back into operation when all leaks have been repaired.
Perform all work including pressure, acceptance and functional test (see Perform acceptance
test, page 56, and see Test readiness for operation, page 57).
10.4 Clean unit
10.4.1 General
The drip tray is hinged and removable for easier cleaning.
The following applies for cleaning: The operator must ensure that the cleaning agents are environ-
mental friendly and compatible for the materials in the system. Harmful to the environment sub-
stances, e.g. acid-forming, are forbidden.
When used in HACCP-certified rooms, the unit must be included in the specified cleaning process-
es.
ACHTUNG - ATTENTION - ATTENTION - ATENCIN

Bei der Verwendung von When cleaning agents Lors de lutilisation des Cuando se apliquen
Reinigungsmitteln in are used inside the cold dtergents dans les agentes limpiadores en
Khlrumen, ist auf die room, the corrosion chambres froides, il faut los productos instalados
Korrosionsbestndigkeit resistance of the cooler observer la rsistance en cmaras fras, se
der Materialien des materials to the applied la corrosion des debe tener cuidado que
Khlers gegenber dem cleaning agent has to be matriaux de lappareil no corroen los
verwendeten Reinigungs-observed! qui entrent en contact materiales usados para
mittel zu achten! direct avec les la construccin del
dtergents. producto!
Clean casing by rinsing with warm water (approx. +25C) and/or with environmentally friendly
cleaning agents.
Rinse thoroughly with water after using cleaning agents.
Allow casing to dry completely.
Fix the easy to open side covers and removable and hinged drip tray in their original positions
and secure against unintentional or unauthorised opening.
Check working fluid-side and electrical connections (see Test readiness for operation, page 57).

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10.4.2 Removing the drip tray and side cover
10.4.3 Clean heat exchanger

With the swivel fan units (optional), with a few simple turns openings are provided for better clean-
ing of the heat exchanger coil.
Drain the unit (see system).
Shut off the unit (see system).
Power off the fans (see system).
Perform defrosting (see system).
Clean the heat exchanger with one of the following procedures:
Cleaning with compressed air (see Cleaning with compressed air, page 70).
Hydraulic cleaning (see Hydraulic cleaning, page 71).
NOTICE
The fins can be damaged with too high a pressure, too small a distance or a cleaning jet that hits the
fins at an angle. Mechanical cleaning with hard objects (e.g. steel brushes, screw drivers, or similar)
damages the heat exchanger.
Use a pressure of max. 50 bar with hydraulic cleaning and max. 80 bar with cleaning with com-
pressed air!
Maintain a minimum distance from the fins of 200 mm!
Always aim the jet vertically (max. 5 degree deviation) at the fins!
Do not use any hard objects when cleaning!
Fix the swivel fan units (option) in their original position and secure against unintentional or
Switch fans on (see system).
Open suction side (see system).
Open working fluid feed (see system).
10.4.3.1 Cleaning with compressed air
Blast heat exchanger (max. 80 bar pressure) with compressed air to remove dirt and contami-
nants.
NOTE! Hold the jet of the cleaner vertical to the fins (max. deviation of 5 degrees) to prevent
fins from bending.

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10.4.3.2 Hydraulic cleaning
WARNING
Direct and indirect contact with voltage-carrying parts of motors and electrical lines can
cause serious injuries or death. Water and cleaning agents conduct electricity.
Power off the fans for cleaning with water or steam jet and where applicable the
heater rods for electrical defrost and ensure them against switching on again.
NOTICE
Water or steam jets can damage fans, electrical lines or other components.
Ensure that electrical connections and motors, as well as components and stored goods at the set-
up point are not touched by water or steam jets. Cover these if required.
Heavier moisture or greasy dirt must be removed with a high-pressure water jet (max. 50 bar
pressure), steam pressure jet (max. 50 bar pressure), min. 200 mm distance with flat jet nozzle,
or using neutral cleaning agent where applicable, always against the airflow direction. Ensure
here:
With oily and greasy dirt it helps to add a cleaning agent to the water.
When applying chemical agents ensure that they are not aggressive towards the unit's mate-
rials. Rinse the unit off after the treatment.
Cleaning should be done from inside to the outside (but always opposing the dirt onset) and
from top to bottom, so that the dirt can be removed without returning.
Hold the jet of the cleaner vertical to the fins (heat exchanger max. deviation of 5 de-
grees) to prevent fins from bending.
Continue cleaning until all dirt has been removed.

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10.4.4 Cleaning fans
WARNING
There is a danger of cutting off fingers on the rotating fan blades, injury hazard for the hands and pulling
in danger for loose elements such as hair, necklaces or clothing parts.
Power off the unit before you begin maintenance work. Secure the unit against unintentional switch-
ing on again by removing the electric fuses for the unit. Secure the unit with a suitable warning sign
referring to unintentional switching on.
Put swivel fans and guard grilles that were removed or opened for maintenance back into their orig-
inal status without fail before you put the unit back into operation!
Dirt build-ups and frost and/or icing on the fans and the fan guard grilles must be removed regu-
larly, otherwise they will cause imbalances or destruction and power losses. The fan motors them-
selves are maintenance-free.
Power off the unit and secure it against unintentional switching on.
Remove guard grille.
Clean fans with one of the following procedures:
NOTE! Danger of damage to property! Mechanical cleaning with hard objects (e.g. steel
brushes, screw drivers, or similar) damages the fan. Forbidden!
Cleaning with compressed air: Blow fans with compressed air (max. 10 bar pressure; min.
distance 200 mm) to remove dirt and contaminants. Continue cleaning until all dirt has been
removed.
Cleaning with compressed air and brushes: Remove dry dust or dirt with a brush, a hand
brush or with compressed air (max. 10 bar pressure, min. distance of 200 mm) or with a
powerful industrial vacuum cleaner. Ensure here: use soft brushes (no steel brushes or simi-
lar)! Continue cleaning until all dirt has been removed.
Mount guard grille
Switch unit on

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Note for swivel fans
With units with swivel fans (option), these should be swung out for better cleaning. The motors
must, however, also be protected here from being sprayed.
After cleaning the swivel fans must be put back to their original position and fixed and secured here
against unintentional or unauthorised opening.
10.5 Defrosting the unit
10.5.1 Notes on defrosting
WARNING
Warning against personal injury and damage to property!
Danger of falling unit parts, masses of water or ice when the drip tray is flapped out.
Nobody is allowed to be in the danger area below the unit during cleaning or maintenance work. The
drip tray can be flapped down for cleaning and is protected from falling down by a safety catch. Unit
parts, masses of water or ice can nonetheless fall down when it is flapped down.

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Defrosting the unit at the correct times guarantees continuous operational reliability and the preven-
tion of inaccessibilities that could result in a shutdown and disruptions. As the local conditions have
a very big influence of the unit's performance and the need for defrosting, the operation must be
checked regularly and specifically for frost and/or icing on the heat exchanger. The following notes
apply for defrosting the unit:
Regularly check for frost and/or icing. With a frost thickness of max. 1 mm per fin side the unit
must be defrosted to be able to guarantee fault-free operation.
Defrosting process must start in good time.
The defrosting frequency depends on the effects of penetrating moisture (e.g. cold storage room
door) or introduced moisture (e.g. goods to be cooled, .). It must be noted here that the tempera-
ture difference between the working fluid and the air inlet temperature is critical for the defrosting
frequency:
Unit with greater temperature difference: Frequent defrosting
Unit with lesser temperature difference: Less defrosting
Alternating operating states, e.g. usage changes at the set-up point, must also be considered. The
defrosting frequency can be influenced by effects on the air side. Insufficient unit-wall distance, dis-
tance between two opposing units too low, underdraughts shortly before the air outlet, incorrect
goods storage (too high, no wall distance, across the airflow direction) cause increased defrosting
frequency.
Defrosting completeness
When finishing the defrosting process you must ensure that the defrosting is absolutely complete.
Selecting the right defrosting temperature is an important requirement in this respect.
If the defrosting temperature is set too low this impairs the unit's effectiveness from one defrost-
ing to another with the removal of "ice-spots".
If the defrosting temperature is set too high this causes extreme water vapour formation, which
causes frost and ice to form around the unit.
Settling time
A period (approx. 5 to 8 minutes) between when the defrosting finishes and when the unit is activat-
ed has been proven to be necessary, as the unit's heat exchanger can drip off completely and the
defrosting water can flow away through the drip water tray drain during this period.
Delayed fan start
If the fans' activation is delayed by a further period (approx. 3 to 5 minutes), then the defrosting
heat from the heat exchanger is absorbed and it is not given off into the room as warm-moist air.
10.5.2 Defrost control

The defrosting process is started at pre-set intervals or as required.
The process completion must be ensured twice (time/temperature and temperature/tempera-
ture),
For defrost operation (circulation air, electric, hot gas (optional)) the correct on-site installation of
the defrosting sensor must be ensured. See defrosting procedure listed below.
Recommendation perform the defrosting process at the following times:

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Electric defrosting (accessory available at customers request)
Cold operation X
Suction operation X
Defrost operation X
Drip phase X
Freeze on phase X
Cold operation X
Fans Operation Operation Off Off Off Operation
The duration of the individual phases depends from a variety of factors (e.g. temperature, moisture,
etc.) in the particular application.
Hot gas defrosting (option)
Cold operation X
Suction operation X
Defrost operation X
Drip phase X
Freeze on phase X
Cold operation X
Fans Operation Operation Off Off Off Operation
The duration of the individual phases depends from a variety of factors (e.g. temperature, moisture,
etc.) in the particular application.
10.5.3 Circulation air defrosting

With operation of the units at room temperatures in the plus range (plus-cold storage rooms) and
evaporation temperatures t0 = 0 to -5C, circulation air defrosting is usually sufficient: with shut-off
working fluid-carrying lines the required defrosting heat is generated by the fan heat flow and the air
temperature in the plus range. But it also applies here: the refrigerating operation may be restarted,
as described, only after complete defrosting.
Recommended defrosting sensor positioning

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10.5.4 Electric defrosting (accessory at customers request)

With several units per room with electric defrosting alternating defrosting should be avoided, as oth-
erwise reciprocal influences can have a negative effect here. These influences result on one hand
from the extraction of the heat from the units to be defrosted and therefore in a defrost delay, and
on the other hand in an additional stress with heat and moist air on the units in refrigerating opera-
tion. Group defrosting is recommended instead of alternating. Several units are grouped here into
a defrosting group. If a group is now defrosted, the other groups must be switched off. This means
that with a temperature increase in the room, which is not above the alternating defrosting one, the
reciprocal influencing of the units is limited to a minimum, as described above.
The following must be ensured here: With alternating defrosting within a room (group defrosting),
use defrost closure devices (defrost flaps, textile closure devices)! An on-site monitoring with a
safety device (temperature limiter; to be planned for in creating the annex) must be provided in acc.
with EN 60519-2; VDE 0721; T. 411 to rule out the danger of the units overheating. Operation with-
out a temperature monitor is forbidden! The max. permissible fuse for the electric heating groups
with 20 A must be complied with without fail. The min. fusing is provided in the order-related con-
nection diagrams. To prevent the permissible pressure in the unit from being exceeded with electric
defrosting systems, in acc. with EN 378-2 either working fluid displacement must be enabled or a
suction circuit must be provided.
A separate control of the coil and tray defrosting is possible (see note in electric connection plan).
With average usage conditions a reduced defrosting capacity in the coil can be adjusted with a sim-
ple wiring change (see separate electric connection plan).
10.5.5 Hot gas defrosting (option)

Factory-fitted modules (optional) reduce the installation input: hot gas defrosting pipes between drip
tray and heat exchanger coil and mounted check valve.
With defrosting with hot gas it must be ensured that at the point of defrosting enough other con-
sumers are in the cold operation so that a big enough hot gas volume is available (approx. 2-3
times the defrosting power compared with the cooling capacity can be expected as reference val-
ue).
It must, however, be ensured here that with alternating defrosting within a room defrost closure
devices must always be used (defrost flaps, textile closure devices). The reciprocal influences of
units in the refrigeration and cooling units in defrosting operation in conjunction with short defrost-

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ing times with hot gas operation are therefore limited to a low range of effect. These influences re-
sult on one hand from the extraction of the heat from the units to be defrosted and therefore in a
defrost delay, and on the other hand in an additional stress with heat and moist air on the units in
cooling/refrigerating operation.
10.5.6 Water defrosting

With operation of the units with normal cooling and intensive cooling down to -30C room tempera-
ture water defrosting can also be performed with the Gntner WDT (water defrosting trays system).
With shut-off working fluid-carrying lines the required defrosting heat is generated via water flow-
ing over the heat exchanger. The defrosting water reaches the defrosting tray via the water feed.
From here it flows via the dimensioned feed holes over the heat exchanger and is collected in a drip
tray below it and discharged to the water drain. The water flow rate required for the defrosting and
the inlets and outlets required for this apply for unpressurised operation and are calculated in acc.
with the unit's heat exchanger surfaces to be defrosted. With use of the WDT system in the deep
freeze range various additional heaters must be installed and operated with the defrosting process
depending on the respective room temperature. The manufacturer's instructions must be observed
here without fail! But it also applies here: The refrigerating operation must only be started again, as
described, after complete defrosting, including a drip time of at least 5 minutes.
10.5.7 Further notes on defrosting

The drains of the drip trays must be heated (apart from plus-cold storage rooms), so that ice forma-
tion is prevented here.
Available defrost closure devices (defrost flaps, textile closure devices must always be used here
so that water vapour formation and therefore frost and ice formation do not occur outside the unit
coil. For this see "Operating and installation instructions defrost flap".

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Fabric closure devices may only be used with use of fan ring heaters with reduced heating power
and corresponding installation accessories.
NOTICE
The use of textile closure devices (e.g. Shut-Up) results with refrigeration operation in additional pres-
sure losses on the air side. This fact must always be considered with the configuration.

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11 Plans/diagrams
11.1 Electrics documentation
11.1.1 Fan motor connection diagram

See motor terminal box cover inside on the fan.
11.1.2 Connection diagram electrical defrost (selectable option; accessory on cus-

tomer request)
See order-related offer documents

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1 Important basic information...................................................... 5

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2.4.4 Hinged side plates............................................................................23

4 Set-up and function.................................................................. 35

6 Transportation and storage..................................................... 37

7 Set-up and start-up...................................................................40

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1 Important basic information

1.1 Safety instructions

1.1.1 Observing operating instructions

1.2 Importance of the EN 378 series of standards refrigeration sys-

1.3.1 Manufacturer's responsibilities

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1.3.2 Responsibilities of the systems installer

1.3.3 Owner or operator responsibilities

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1.4 Legal notes

1.5 Operating instructions

1.5.2 Set-up and other applicable documents

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1.6.1 Typographical conventions

Bold Requires special attention!

1.6.2 List of abbreviations

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1.7 Conventions for safety signs and notices

1.7.2 Warning symbols and their meaning in these operating instructions

Warns against hand injuries!

Warns against hot surfaces!

Warns against cold!

Warns against dangerous electrical voltage!

Warns against potentially explosive substances at set-up point

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Warns against fire-risk substances at set-up point.

Warns against corrosive substances

Warns against harmful to health or irritant substances at set-up point

Warning of automatic start-up

Warns against toxic substances at set-up point

1.7.3 Prohibitory signs and their meaning in these operating instructions

Fire, open fire and smoking prohibited!

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1.7.4 Mandatory signs and their meaning in these operating instructions.

Use eye protection!

Use hand protection!

Use respiratory protection!

Activate before work!

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2.1 Labelling on the unit:

2.1.1 Safety signs on the unit

940 - Transportation filling warning sign next to Schrader valve

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5965 - Tray drain warning sign

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5969 - Swivel fan warning sign

61100 - Tray safety catch warning sign

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2.1.2 Other signs and notes on the unit