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Introduction
This manual provides installation and maintenance General installation amd maintenance information on the rest
information about the enthalpy energy recovery wheel option of the unit is found in the following manuals:
(“enthalpy wheel”) featured on the following McQuay • IM 738 for Packaged Heating and Cooling Units
Applied RoofPak™ models:
• IM 487 for Rooftop Air Handlers
1 RPR/RFR/RDE 015C - 075C Packaged Heating and
Cooling Units • IM 696 for MicroTech™ II Controls
2 RAR 800C - 802C and 47C Rooftop Air Handlers • OM 137 for discharge air control for MicroTech II
Controls
• OM 138 for space comfort for MicroTech II Controls
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McQuay IM 835 1
Introduction
Figure 2: Arrangement #1
Return Air
Economizer
Dampers
EA Filter Rack
Figure 3: Arrangement #3
OA Hood OA Dampers
(2) Enthalpy
Wheels
OA Filter
Rack
Side EA
Economizer
Dampers
(not shown)
Plenum EA Fan
EA Filter Rack
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System Description
System Description
When a unit is equipped with an optional enthalpy wheel (see Latent energy - Latent energy, in the context of enthalpy
Figure 2), energy recovery is provided by drawing outside air wheel discussions, is the work done by the wheel to transfer
across half of the enthalpy wheel and drawing exhaust air moisture from one air stream to another. Latent work is
across the other half. Latent heat and sensible heat are accompanied by humidity changes in the air streams.
transferred from the hotter and moist exhaust air to the colder
Media - The chemical composite part of the enthalpy wheel
and dry outside air during winter conditions. Latent heat and
which actually performs the latent and sensible exchange.
sensible heat are transferred from the hotter and moist
outside air to the cooler and dry exhaust air during summer Outdoor air - The air stream that is brought in from the
conditions. Energy recovery control consists of starting and outside. Outdoor air becomes supply air after going through
stopping an exhaust fan, modulating the speed of the exhaust the enthalpy wheel.
fan, starting and stopping an enthalpy wheel, optionally
Purge - A small segment of supply air defined by the gap
controlling the speed of the enthalpy wheel and opening and
between the inner seal on the outdoor air edge of the center
closing a set of bypass dampers. The outdoor dampers are
post and the supply air edge of the center post. The purge
controlled in the normal manner. For more information, refer
angle is adjustable. The purge captures the small amount of
to OM 137 or OM 138. Also see “MicroTech II Sequence of
supply air captive in the enthalpy wheel when the wheel
Operation” on page 9.
moves from return to supply and routes it to return to
minimize cross contamination.
Wheel Construction
Return air - The air stream that is returned from the
Your McQuay enthalpy wheel is delivered completely building. Return air becomes exhaust air after going through
assembled and ready to run. The wheel is built to provide the enthalpy wheel.
many years of trouble free service following proper
installation and performance of the minimal maintenance Rotor - The part of an enthalpy wheel that performs the
requirements. energy exchange and consists of the wheel media, hub,
spokes and band.
Definitions Sensible heat - Sensible energy, in the context of enthalpy
The following are descriptions of various components related wheel discussion, is the work done by the enthalpy wheel to
to the enthalpy wheel construction (see Figure 4): transfer heat from one air stream to another. Sensible work is
accompanied by temperature changes in the air stream.
Bearing, external - The wheel and bearing rotate on the
shaft, no field lubrication is required. Spoke - Flat metal member used to support the enthalpy
wheel radially.
Brush seal - The seal used for both the circumferential seal
and the inner seal in the cassettes. They are constructed of Supply air - The air stream that is supplied to the building
nylon brush and configured to seal against the enthalpy space. Supply air is outdoor air that has been run through the
wheel band in the case of the circumferential seal, and enthalpy wheel.
against the wheel face in the case of the inner seal. These Figure 4: Wheel Construction (Side-by-Side)
seals are full contact seals, have an integral clip, and they are Hub
clipped to the cassette face panel cutout (concumferential) or Spoke Brush Seal
to the (inner) post.
Cassette - The steel structure that houses the rotor. Cassettes Media
are of punched sheet metal panelized construction.
Enthalpy wheel - A generic name for an energy
conservation wheel. The term “enthalpy” refers to an air Over-Under
stream’s total energy (temperature and humidity level). Configuration
Purge Location1
Exhaust air - The air stream that is exhausted to the outside.
Drive Belt
Exhaust air is building return air that has been run through
the enthalpy wheel.
Motor
Heat wheel - Synonymous with an enthalpy wheel, energy Sheave
conservation wheel, or total energy recovery wheel. Some Enthalpy Wheel Side-by-Side Cassette
heat wheels are sensible only wheels and should not be Configuration
confused with McQuay total energy recovery wheels. Purge Location 1
(1) Currently, only the Over-Under configuration is offered on McQuay rooftop
Hub - The center support of an enthalpy wheel. systems and air handlers.
McQuay IM 835 3
System Description
4 McQuay IM 835
Startup and Operation
McQuay IM 835 5
Maintenance
Maintenance
Seals
CAUTION
The seals are designed to be durable and require no
Installation and maintenance must be performed only by maintenance other than adjustment. If seals become worn or
qualified personnel who are experienced with this type of damaged they may easily be replaced. The seals are made to
equipment and familiar with local codes and regulations.
clip onto the cassette or metal post easily.
WARNING
Variable Frequency Controller
Moving machinery and electrical power hazards. Can cause
severe personal injury or death. Disconnect and lock off all No maintenance should be required on the VFD. Should
power before servicing equipment. problems with the VFD develop, consult the VFD service
manual that accompanied your order.
CAUTION
Sharp edges are inherent to sheet metal parts, screws, clips, Wheel
and similar items. Contact with these edges may cause
personal injury. Exercise caution when servicing equipment.
The enthalpy wheel is designed to last the life of the
equipment. It is protected by an ASHRAE 30% filter to keep
Servicing Control Panel Components dust and dirt from the heat transfer surface. The wheel is
somewhat self cleaning through its normal action of rotating
Disconnect all electric power to the unit when servicing in and out of countercurrent air flow streams. If the wheel
control panel components. Before servicing, always inspect becomes dirty, it may be cleaned by blowing out the unit with
units for multiple disconnects to ensure all power is removed compressed air (20 psig maximum). In cases of severe dirt,
from the control panel and its components. the wheel may be removed from the cassette and washed
with water following wheel removable procedures outlined
DANGER below.
Hazardous voltage. Will cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect electric power before servicing equipment. More Enthalpy Wheel Removal
than one disconnect may be required to de-energize the unit.
The following enthalpy wheel removal procedure is for a
dual wheel design (although much of the procedure is
Replacement Parts applicable for a single wheel design).The dual wheel is only
Replacement parts can be obtained by contacting McQuay at offered for small cabinet 100% O.A. High Flow applications
1-800-37-PARTS or at www.mcquay.com. When contacting (no economizer or bypass dampers). There are two removal
McQuay for service or replacement parts, refer to the model procedures depending on the weight of the wheel (see
number and serial number of the unit as stamped on the Table 1) These are described below:
nameplate attached to the unit.
Procedure (size 800 - 802C or 015 - 040C)
Bearings 1 Disconnect electrical power.
2 Put a safety cover over the bottom return opening.
Enthalpy wheels are provided with "no maintenance" inboard
bearings, requiring no maintenance during the life of the 3 Remove divider panels and blockoffs.
equipment. 4 Remove filter rack and optional inverter mount.
5 Remove cross channel between uprights.
Drive Motor
6 Support the wheel from the bottom.(See Table1)
The drive motor should require no maintenance. 7 Remove end panels from energy wheel cassette.
8 Loosen motor and uncouple the belt.
Drive Belts
9 Remove enthalpy wheel supports and bearing from
Belts are multilink with individual links constructed of a high cassette.
performance polyurethane elastomer, reinforced with
multiple plies of polyester fabric. This belt provides a strong,
yet flexible belting. The multilink feature provides easy
servicing or replacement. See “Appendix” on page 13 for
belt repair/replacement instructions.
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Maintenance
Note – If the unit is equipped with an external flanged 12 Reinstall the enthalpy wheel using the reverse procedure,
bearing, loosen the allen screws in the bearing Run the unit. It may take several hours for the desiccant to
housing that keeps the shaft affixed in the horizontal
plane on both bearings, front and back. Remove the dry and for the wheel to perform normally.
shaft clips at the face of the hub from both sides of the Table 1: Weight of the wheel less sheet metal cassette
shaft. Unbolt one post completely and remove post
with the bearing completely out. Remove the shaft. Unit Size Weight
Roll the wheel carefully out. 55" tall cabinet 300 Lbs.
10 Slide wheel out the front of the cassette. 73" tall cabinet, 6" wide wheel 800 Lbs.
11 With the enthalpy wheel out, wash the media carefully with 73" tall cabinet, 12" wide wheel 1000 Lbs.
water. Allow wheel to dry completely for several hours.
Figure 7: Enthalpy Wheel Removal Components
Wheel Cassette
Cassette Supports/ End
End Bearing (#8) Panel (#6)
Panel (#6) Cross
Wheel (#9) Channel (#4) Divider
Panels/Blockoffs (#2)
Divider
Panels/Blockoffs (#2)
Cross Motor (#7)
Channel (#4)
Filter Rack/
Optional Inverter
Mount (#3)
Procedure (size 47C or 45 - 75C) blocking the drain pan. Clean the wheel with water
while it is in place, but care must be taken that the water
The enthalpy wheels in these larger units are too heavy and
does not splash outside the drain pan.
wheel removal, as described above for smaller units, is usually
not practical. If a need arises to remove an enthalpy wheel d If the wheel cannot be sufficiently cleaned while in
from a size 47C or 45-75C, then there are two choices to place, then the roof will have to be removed so a crane
consider, depending on the reason for removal: can be used to lift out and re-install the wheel. Follow
steps 1-8, 10 and 11 (from the above procedure for size
1 Disconnect electrical power.
800-802C or 015-040C) for loosening and reinstalling
2 If the primary need is to clean the wheel: the wheel.
a Normally the wheel can be cleaned with compressed air 3 If the wheel must be replaced:
(20 psig maximum) while in place.
a Cut the wheel into pieces that can be easily handled and
b If the wheel cannot be cleaned with compressed air, then replace the wheel.
water can be used. A drain pan is provided under the
b If using a crane and removing the unit’s roof is not
wheel for collecting the water.
practical, then replace the existing wheel with a
c To clean the wheel with water, first remove the lower segmented wheel.
baffle located between the bypass damper and the wheel
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Maintenance
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MicroTech II Sequence of Operation
Humidity Ration
Minimum Temperature (Intersection Point) ST
Min ExhT Diff= 2°F 2
Difference Enthalpy Wheel
Exhaust Air (No
Maximum Temperature Frost Conditions)
Max ExhT Diff= 6°F
Energy Rec Difference 2
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MicroTech II Sequence of Operation
The following describes the details involved in the frost Table 3: Exhaust Fan Programmable Parameters
protection function that affect the speed and start/stop of the Keypad/Display ID
enthalpy wheel. Parameter Name
Menu Name Item Name
• When the enthalpy wheel has been operating at maximum Building Static
speed for at least the Enthalpy Wheel Stage Time and the BldgSP Spt= 1.00 “WC
Pressure Set Point
exhaust air temperature leaving the wheel (ER ExhT=) drops Bldg Pressure
Building Static
below the Intersection Point plus the Minimum Temperature BSP Db= 0.080 “WC
Pressure Dead Band
Difference, the enthalpy wheel will be slowed to its Effective Minimum
minimum speed. OA Damper Eff Min OA Pos=___% Outdoor Damper
Position Set Point
• If the enthalpy wheel has been operating at minimum speed
Building Static
for at least the Enthalpy Wheel Stage Time and the exhaust
BSP Propbd= 0.400 “WC Pressure Proportional
air temperature leaving the wheel (ER ExhT=) is still below Band
the Intersection Point plus the Minimum Temperature Building Static P Building Static
Difference, the enthalpy wheel will be stopped. Setup BSP IntTime= 2.0 sec Pressure Integral
• If the exhaust air temperature leaving the wheel (ER ExhT=) Time
then rises above the Intersection Point plus the Maximum Building Static
BSP Period= 2.0 sec
Pressure Period
Temperature Difference and the enthalpy wheel has been off
for longer than the Enthalpy Wheel Minimum Off Time, the Exhaust Fan Minimum
EF Min Cap= 5%
Capacity Value
wheel will be restarted and will run at its minimum speed.
Energy Recovery
• If the enthalpy wheel has been at minimum speed for longer Energy Rec= No
Control Flag
than the Enthalpy Wheel Stage Time and the exhaust air Energy Recovery
Minimum Exhaust Fan
Min Exh On= 120 sec
temperature leaving the wheel (ER ExhT=) is still above the On Timer
Intersection Point plus the Maximum Temperature Minimum Exhaust Fan
Min Exh Off= 120 sec
Difference, the wheel will be increased to its maximum Off Timer
speed. Second Pressure
2nd P Sensor= None
Sensor Present Flag
There are two different methods for controlling the exhaust fan When the Energy Recovery Control Flag is set to “Yes”, the
capacity, as described below. Return/Exhaust Fan Capacity Control Flag is set to “BldgPres”
and the Second Pressure Sensor Present Flag is set to “Bldg”,
the exhaust fan is controlled based on the building static
pressure. The exhaust fan is turned on when the discharge fan
is running and the Bldg Press= parameter value is above the
Building Static Pressure Set Point high by more than half the
Building Static Pressure Dead Band for longer than the
Minimum Exhaust Fan Off Timer.
Note – If the unit is 100% OA with a constant volume discharge
fan, the exhaust fan is turned on whenever the outdoor air
dampers are open.
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MicroTech II Sequence of Operation
When the exhaust fan is on, its capacity is modulated to b The discharge fan is turned off.
maintain the Bldg Press= parameter value at the Building Note – If the unit is 100% OA with a constant volume
Static Pressure Set Point using three PID control loop discharge fan, the exhaust fan is turned on whenever
parameters. These are the Building Static Pressure the outdoor air dampers are open.
Proportional Band, Building Static Pressure Integral Time and
Building Static Pressure Period. Although these parameters Energy Recovery Bypass Damper Control
can be adjusted, for most applications, the factory default
values for these parameters provide the best control. For When a unit is equipped with a 0-100% modulating
detailed information regarding tuning PID control loop economizer, the energy recovery option includes a set of
parameters, refer to “MicroTech II DDC Features” in OM 137. bypass dampers (see Figure 9) that allow air to bypass the
energy recovery wheel when the wheel is not operating. The
2) Direct Position Control dampers are driven closed for 2 minutes whenever the energy
recovery wheel is turned on, forcing the entering and leaving
When the Energy Recovery Control Flag is set to “Yes” and air to go through the wheel. When the outdoor air dampers are
the Return/Exhaust Fan Capacity Control Flag is set to driven more than 3% above the effective Minimum Outdoor
“Position”, the exhaust fan is controlled based on Remote Damper Position Set Point (as when the unit enters the
Return/Exhaust Fan Capacity Set Point. This set point can be Economizer operating state the wheel is shut off and the
adjusted via a network signal. The exhaust fan is turned on bypass dampers are driven open for 2 minutes allowing the
when the discharge fan is running and the exhaust fan capacity entering and leaving air to bypass the wheel.
is commanded above the Exhaust Fan Minimum Capacity
Value for longer than the Minimum Exhaust Fan Off Timer. Table 4: Programmable Parameters
The exhaust fan remains on until either of the following occur: Keypad/Display ID
Parameter Name
a The Remote Return/Exhaust Fan Capacity Set Point is Menu Name Item Name
commanded to the Exhaust Fan Minimum Capacity Effective Minimum
Value for longer than the Minimum Exhaust Fan On OA Damper Eff MinOA Pos= ___% Outdoor Damper
Position Set Point
Timer.
O A D a m p e rs B y p a s s D a m p e r ( O p tio n a l)
A tm o s p h e r ic
S u p p ly
P re s s u re
A ir
O u td o o r
A ir
N e g a tiv e
E A a n d O A P re s s u re
P r e - F ilte r s E x h a u s t A ir R e tu rn
A ir
P le n u m E A F
R A E c o n o m iz e r
D a m p e r s ( O p tio n a l)
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Typical Wiring Diagram
N o r m a l E c o n o m iz e r
T 1 _ 1 1 5 V A C /1 .6 8 T 2 _ 2 4 V A C /2 .6 4 T 3 _ C O M T 2 _ C O M /2 .4 7 T 1 _ N /1 .6 8
C o n tro l O u tp u ts
S R C jp r s + N B
M C B A C T 3 P L 1 1
1 -8 9 1 2 A B 0 5 2 4 V S R C 9 1 2 B H 9 1 2 -7 H 9 1 2 -8 3 0 3 B
4 (O A D A M P E R ) 1
5 5 N O C C W
2 0 7 (C L O S E D ) 9 1 2 A H 9 1 3 -6 C O M
2
M C B jp r s 2 4 V (W IT H C C W S P R IN G
B 0 6 2 4 V S R C 9 1 2 A H 9 1 4 -1 0
3 R E T U R N C L O S E D )
6 6 N O C W
2 0 7 (O P E N )
+ N B
A C T 4
H 9 1 3 -0 H 9 1 2 -8
2 (R A D A M P E R ) 1
2 4 V C O M
H 9 1 2 -7
4
C C W
H 9 1 4 -1 0 (W IT H C W S P R IN G
3
R E T U R N O P E N )
C W
2 4 V 2 4 C
J 1 0 N 2 2 0 9 C W H T
N 2 + N 2 + A /2 .1 1
B U S N 2 2 1 0 C B L K N 2 + A /2 .1 2
J U M P E R S R E F 2 1 1 C D R N
B I7 B 0 1
R E F A /2 .1 2
E N A B L E D IS A B L E + P P
B I9 B 0 2 J 8
E N A B L E D IS A B L E P L 2 4
9 2 4 C W H T H 9 2 4 -1 O p tio n a l
B I1 0 A I1 1 + N B
(J U M P E R 9 2 5 C B L K H 9 2 5 -2 E A T
L O C A T E D
C O M D R N 2 D R N 4 (E X H A U S T A IR S E N S O R
J U S T U N D E R
C O M M . C A R D ) 4 L E A V IN G W H E E L )
B I8 S V D C
E n e rg y
B I1 1 R e c o v e ry A I2
B o a rd
B I1 2 C O M
E R B 1 + P P
A I6 P L 2 3
9 3 0 C W H T H 9 3 0 -1
IN P U T S 1 + N B
A I3
B I= B IN A R Y 9 3 1 C B L K H 9 3 1 -2 E A T
A I= A N A L O G C O M D R N 2 D R N 4 (L E A V IN G A IR S E N S O R
4 O U T D O O R A IR
L E A V IN G W H E E L )
S V D C L 1 (A U X IL IA R Y C O N T A C T O N T H E
+ N B W H E E L M O T O R O P E N S W H E N
(C O M P R # 1 ) B O 1 M T R 1 T H E M O T O R IS O F F ) R 6 0
1 P L 1 2 P L 1 2
9 3 4 C H 9 3 4 -1 H 9 3 4 -2
3 C O M N O 1 2 7 8
9 0 3
2
B O 2
(B Y P A S S D A M P E R S O P E N
5 C O M N O 4 D U R IN G E C O N O M IZ E R
T 3 _ 2 4 V + N B T 3 _ C O M
O P E R A T IO N )
6 B O 3 A C T 1 2
(B Y P A S S D A M P E R )
8 C O M N O 7 P L 2 2
H 9 3 9 -4 H 9 3 9 -3
B O 4 C L O S E C O M
9 4 0 C P L 2 2 C C W 3
4
3 0 3 A
9 C O M N O 1 0
B O 5
3 0 3 B
9 4 1 C P L 2 2 C W
O P E N
C O M N O B O 6 1 1 2 H 9 4 1 -2
(S P E E D U P A N D S L O W
1 2 B O 6 C O M N O 1 3 D O W N O U T P U T R E L A Y S
R 5 8 _ 5 9 F O R T H E V F D )
C O M N C B O 7 1 4
9 4 4 C H 1 D N
1 56 C O M N O 1 5
H 1 C
B O 8
9 4 6 C H 1 U P
1 7 C O M N O 1 8
9 6 1
(C O M P R # 2 ) B O 9
1 9 C O M N O 2 0
+ N B
A F D 6 0
V D F F o r T h e E n e rg y
R e c o v e ry W h e e l
9 0 3
1 3 1 1 1 4
8 1 0 6 1 2 9
O P E N S A N D F O R C E S
H 9 5 7 -1 2
H 9 5 7 -8
T H E V F D T O L O W
H 9 5 7 -9
H 9 5 7 -7
S P E E D W H E N T H E
W H E E L M O T O R
IS O F F T H R O U G H R 6 0
( lin e 9 3 4 )
P L 1 2 8 1 2 P L 1 2 P L 1 2 9 7 P L 1 2
R 6 0
9 5 8 B 9 5 9 A
9 5
9 5 8 A
9 5 8 A 9 3 4
H 2 U P H 2 V H 2 D N
R 5 8 _ 5 9
(S P E E D U P A N D S L O W D O W N
O U T P U T R E L A Y S F O R T H E V F D )
9 4 4
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Appendix
Appendix
Power Twister Belt 3 Rotate belt end with tab 90°.
Belt Assembly
1 Hold belt with tabs pointing outward.
2 Count the number of links and remove one link for every
24 links.
Note – Every tenth link is designated with an arrow.
3 Flex belt further and insert second tab through end link by
twisting tab with thumb.
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Appendix
4 Ensure tab returns to position across belt. Reverse belt so Alternative Belt Installation Method
tabs run inside. 1 Set motor to mid position of adjustment range and mark
base clearly.
Retensioning
Like all high performance V-belts, PowerTwist Plus V-Belts
require the maintenance of correct drive tension to operate
efficiently. Experience indicates that drive tension should be
checked after the first 24 hours running at full load. A
retension may be necessary depending on the severity of the
7 Roll belt onto larger sheave, turning the drive slowly. Belt
drive. Any initial belt stretch is then taken up. Subsequently,
may seem very tight, this is okay; DO NOT JOG MOTOR.
belt tension should be checked periodically and adjusted when
8 Check to see that all tabs are still in their correct position necessary.
and are not twisted out of alignment.
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McQuay Training and Development
Now that you have made an investment in modern, efficient McQuay equipment, its care should be a high priority.
For training information on all McQuay HVAC products, please visit us at www.mcquay.com and click on training, or
call 540-248-9646 and ask for the Training Department.
Warranty
All McQuay equipment is sold pursuant to its standard terms and conditions of sale, including Limited Product
Warranty. Consult your local McQuay Representative for warranty details. Refer to Form 933-43285Y. To find your
local McQuay Representative, go to www.mcquay.com.
This document contains the most current product information as of this printing. For the most up-to-date product
information, please go to www.mcquay.com.