Colortronic BFC Series Specification sheet

Operation and Installation Manual
BFC Series
Blown Film Coolers
Important! Read Carefully Before Attempting to Install or Operate Equipment
Part No. A0503599 Bulletin No. CW4-605.1
$30.
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Write down your blown film ________________ ________________
cooler serial numbers ________________ ________________
here for future reference ________________ ________________
________________ ________________
Performance figures stated in this manual are based on a standard atmosphere of 59°F
(15°C) at 29.92” Hg (1,014 millibars) at sea level, using 60 Hz power. Ambient air
temperature is an important consideration when specifying blown film coolers.
Colortronic can advise you on proper selection and sizing of systems for your operating
environment.
Colortronic is committed
to a continuing program of product improvement.
Specifications, appearance, and dimensions described in this manual
are subject to change without notice.
© Copyright Colortronic 2008
All rights reserved. Effective 4/30/08
Part No. A0503599 Bulletin No. CE4-605.1

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Safety Considerations
Colortronic BFC Series blown film cooling systems are designed
to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated
within design specifications, following national and local safety
codes.
To avoid possible personnel injury or equipment damage when
installing, operating or maintaining this equipment, use good
judgment and follow these safe practices:
;Follow all SAFETY CODES.
;Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES.
;Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING or
MOVING this equipment.
;Operate this equipment within design specifications.
;OPEN, TAG, and LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS before
working on equipment. It is a good idea to remove the fuses
and carry them with you.
;Make sure that the blown film cooler is properly GROUNDED
before switching power on.
;When welding or brazing in or around this equipment, make
sure VENTILATION is ADEQUATE. PROTECT adjacent
materials from flame or sparks by shielding with sheet metal.
An approved FIRE EXTINGUISHER should be nearby and
ready for use if needed.
;Do not jump or bypass any electrical safety control.
;Do not restore power until all tools, test equipment etc. have
been removed and the panels replaced.
;Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the
information within this manual should work on this equipment.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction...............................................................7
1-1 Introduction .....................................................................................7
1-2 Necessary Documents....................................................................7
1-3 Model Identification......................................................................... 7
1-4 Features..........................................................................................8
2 Shipping Information .............................................13
2-1 Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................13
2-2 In the Event of Shipping Damages................................................13
2-3 If the Shipment is Not Complete....................................................14
2-4 If the Shipment is Not Correct....................................................... 14
2-5 Returns .........................................................................................14
3 Installation...............................................................15
3-1 Placing the Blown Film Cooler at the Site.....................................15
3-2 Installing the Coil Assembly and Blower ....................................... 15
3-3 Power Supply and Wiring..............................................................17
3-4 Condensate Drain Piping Considerations ..................................... 18
3-5 Installing Chilled Water Piping....................................................... 18
3-6 Air Handling System Considerations............................................. 20
3-7 Air Handling System Insulation Considerations ............................21

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Table of Contents
4 Operations...............................................................23
4-1 Making Water Chiller Systems Operational...................................23
4-2 Starting the Cooler........................................................................ 23
5 Maintenance............................................................27
5-1 Lubricating the Optional Blower ....................................................27
5-2 Servicing the Filter ........................................................................ 27
5-3 Servicing the 3-Way Valve............................................................27
6 Troubleshooting .....................................................31
I Index ........................................................................33

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Charts and Figures
1 BFC Series Technical Specifications 8
2 BFC Series Standard Components 9
3 BFC Standard Dimensions 10-11
4 Typical Electrical Schematic 16
5 Wiring Specifications:
16” (3.9 kPa) and 35” (8.7 kPa) Static Pressure 17
6 Typical Piping Schematic 18
7 Air Flow, Required Cooling, and Piping Specifications 19
8 Chilled Water Coil Pressure Drop Chart 19
9 Blower Performance Curves 20
10 Typical Four-Point Air Distribution System 21

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1 Introduction
1-1 Introduction
A properly installed, operated, and maintained BFC Series blown
film cooling system provides you with many years of reliable
operation. To get the most satisfaction from your new blown film
cooler, read and follow the instructions in this manual.
1-2 Necessary Documents
These documents are necessary for the operation, installation, and
maintenance of Colortronic BFC Series blown film-cooling
systems. Additional copies are available from Colortronic Make
sure that the appropriate personnel are familiar with these
documents:
;This manual.
;The schematic and connection diagram in the information
packet.
;The Customer Parts List included in the information packet.
Contact Colortronic immediately if your copy of this manual was
damaged or lost. Do not attempt to operate blown film coolers
without access to this manual.
1-3 Model Identification
The serial tag label lists blown film cooler model numbers. A -Q
following the model number indicates a specially constructed unit;
not all information in this manual may apply. Make sure that you
know the model number, serial number, and operating voltage of
your cooler if you need to contact Colortronic
Model numbers describe the cooler model and rated airflow in
cubic feet per minute. For example, a BFC3500 Series blown film
cooler has a capacity airflow of 3,500 cubic feet per minute (5,946
cubic meters per hour).

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1-4 Features
•Bolt-on support legs
•Condensate trap
•Insulated heavy-gauge steel cabinet designed for up to 35”
(8.7 kPa) static pressure
•Dial thermometers for discharge air and chilled water
supply/return
•Air inlet and outlet adapters
•Copper tube aluminum fin chilled water cooling coil
•Insulated drip pan
•Permanent filter
•Choice of 230/3/60 or 460/3/60 operating voltages
•1-year warranty on parts and labor
Optional
•Pre-piped automatic 3-way chilled water control valves
•Pre-piped automatic 2-way chilled water control valves; for
use only with a distributed chilling system, not with a
dedicated chiller
•Electric blower starters for field mounting
•Blowers, with High or Low Static Pressure
Figure 1
BFC Series Technical Specifications
Optional blower motor Shipping weights
Die 16” (3.9 kPa) 35” (8.7 kPa) with blower
Air flow Max. static static Base 16” (3.9 kPa) 35” (8.7 kPa)
rated hp/kW dia. pressure pressure unit static pressure static pressure
Model no. cfm cmh in. cm hp kW hp kW lbs. Kg lbs. Kg lbs. Kg
BFC-600 600 1,019 5 12.7 3 2.24 7.5 5.60 440 205 570 265 1,030 478
BFC-1000 1,000 1,699 18 45.7 5 3.73 10 7.46 440 205 570 265 1,030 478
BFC-1500 1,500 2,548 30 76.2 7.5 5.60 15 11.19 690 321 890 413 1,325 615
BFC-2000 2,000 3,398 40 101.6 10 7.46 20 14.92 740 344 965 448 1,465 680
BFC-3500 3,500 5,946 60 152.4 20 14.92 40 29.84 1,260 585 1,710 794 2,365 1,098
BFC-5000 5,000 8,495 80 203.2 30 22.38 60 44.76 1,880 873 2,465 1,144 3,165 1,469
cEntering air @ 100ºF (38ºC) dry bulb, 80ºF (27ºC) wet bulb, 40ºF (4ºC) chilled water = 50ºF (10ºC) leaving air temperature.

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Figure 2
BFC Series Standard Components
Note: Optional blower not shown. Contact the factory for more
information.
Chilled water inlet
Chilled water outlet
Air outlet
Optional 3-way regulating valve
Air outlet thermometer
Drain
Air inlet
Chilled water thermometers

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Figure 3
BFC Standard Dimensions
F
A
Front View
C
D
Top View
B
Right view
Inlet
(dia.)
H
J
G
Air
inlet
(dia.)
Drain
(dia.)
Outlet
(dia.)
3-way regulating
valve (diameter)
EE
Note: Allow a clearance of 48” (1.3 m) on each side of the blown
film cooler to permit access to the filter.