Issue:
What is the wattage on the compressor belly band heater?
Resolution:
- Each scroll compressor on CGAM has a crank case heater at the base of the compressor (also referred to as belly band heaters)
- For the nominal 10- and 13-ton compressors, they are 90W
- All other compressors they are 160W
- The heaters are powered by the chiller's main incoming power and stepped down with the factory installed control power transformer
- The heaters must be energized 24 hours prior to startup
Notes:
Changes:
Other Question/Problem/Cause Statements:
- What is the wattage on the compressor belly band heater?
- Does CGAM have crankcase heaters?
- What is the wattage for the crank case heaters?
Facts:
- Air-Cooled Chiller (Pueblo) (CGAM 20-130 Ton)
Document Identifier: DOC-81428
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