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12. Test for leaks. Any and all leaks should be repaired before
proceeding with installation. When testing with air or
some other gas, it might be necessary to tighten stem
packing nuts on some valves to maintain air pressure in
the riser. Pressure testing risers with water should be done
with the unit service valves closed to prevent flushing de-
bris into the unit valve packages. These valves will also
allow risers to be drained down after testing in the winter
to avoid freeze-up problems. In the event that leaking or
defective components are discovered, the sales represen-
tative must be notified BEFORE any repairs are attempt-
ed. All leaks should be repaired before proceeding with
the unit installation.
13. After system integrity has been established, the riser insu-
lation must be pulled back into place over the joint and
glued or sealed to prevent sweating and heat loss or gain.
All of the risers including the riser stubouts should be
properly covered with insulation. Internally mounted
chilled water piping and valves are located over the drain
pan and need not be insulated.
Any fireproofing requirements where risers or piping
penetrate floors or walls are the responsibility of the in-
staller. This work should be done only after all pressure
testing is completed. The fireproofing method used must
accommodate pipe expansion and contraction and the
piping must be protected from abrasion and chemical at-
tack. The pipe insulation also must be maintained to pre-
vent sweating and must be protected from wear or ero-
sion at the joint between the insulation and the fireproof-
ing material.
When no risers are ordered for the mega stack unit, it is
the responsibility of the installer to make sure that a field-
supplied isolation ball valve is installed between each
supply and return piping connection to the unit. Flare
fittings are factory provided to allow connection between
the ball valves and the hoses.
Variations in floor-to-floor dimensions may require field
work such as cutting off or extending the risers. This op-
eration is the responsibility of the installer. The riser joint
filler material must be selected to withstand the total op-
erating pressure (both static and pumping head) to which
the system will be subjected. Low temperature lead alloy
solders such as “50/50” and “60/40” are normally not
suitable.
Chilled water and hot water risers should never be piped
to drain down into the condensate riser. Extensive water
damage can occur due to drain overflow. Drain chilled
and hot water risers to a remote location away from the
unit such as sink, room, or floor drains.
All installations should be made in compliance with all
governing codes and ordinances. Compliance with all
codes is the responsibility of the installing contractor.
Supply Air Installation
1. If the unit has been ordered with a supply air plenum,
then each side of the unit has one supply air knockout as
well as a supply air knockout on the top of the unit (see
Fig. 61 and 62).
2. Determine which supply air opening/openings are re-
quired for your application.
NOTE: The supply air opening on the riser side of the
unit should not be used.
3. Use a sharp retractable knife to trim insulation using cen-
ter knockout slot/trim line as pattern (see Fig. 63).
4. Use a sharp standard needle nose pliers and grab knock-
out tab (see Fig. 63).
5. Twist or pry pliers back and forth until knockout tab
breaks away from unit.
6. Repeat for all supply air tabs until all have been broken.
7. Discard center knockout piece. Be careful of sharp edges.
8. Use a sharp retractable knife to trim any excess insulation
using knockout hole as pattern.
9. Use duct pliers (hand seamers) to fold duct flange out of
the unit 90 degrees for each side of the supply air opening
along duct break (see Fig. 63). The 90-degree flanges can
now be used as drywall stops to prevent coverage of dis-
charge opening (see Fig. 64).
DRAIN PAN
DRAIN
CLAMP
CLAMP
RISER KNOCKOUT
UNIT INSULATION
PTRAP
UNIT WALL
RISER
RISER STUBOUT
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Fig. 60 — 42SM Riser to Drain Installation
SIDE SUPPLY AIR
KNOCKOUT
1 PER SIDE
SIDE VIEW
MEGA MOD
CABINET
OPTIONAL
SUPPLY
PLENUM
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Fig. 61 — 42SM Unit Knockout Locations
Side View (Typical)
TOP SUPPLY
AIR KNOCKOU
TOP VIEW
ELECTRICAL
KNOCKOUTS
Fig. 62 — 42SM Unit Knockout Locations
Top View (Typical)
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