Hydrofarm ACTIVE AQUA AACH50 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
WATER CHILLERS
AACH10 AACH25
AACH50 AACH100

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Nut Handle Switch
Socket
Tank (with evaporator)
Base
Fan motor
Water temperature sensor
Filter (front cover)
Front cover
Condenser
Compressor
Circuit board
Control box
Back cover of circuit board
Top cover
Water inlet & outlet
adaptor
AACH10 PERFORMANCE CURVE
THE REFRIGERATION PERFORMANCE TEST IS INDICATED WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 86°F





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AACH10 SPECIFICATIONS
Model 
Rated Voltage 
Rated Frequency 60Hz
Working Current 
Power 
*BTU 
Water Temperature Before Refrigeration 82.4°F (28°C)
Refrigeration Time 20h
 
 
 
Refrigerant 
Refrigerant Weight 
Rate of Flow 
Reservoir Capacity 
Weight 
Size """
 

2. 

When reservoir capacity falls, the water temperature
will drop faster.
3. 

4. 
* The BTU is measured at an ambient temperature of 97°F (36°C) and the chiller is working
at 1100W/9.6A power.
Recommended Pump: Hydrofarm AAPW160 OR AAPW250

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
Back cover of circuit board
Seal sleeve
Side filter
Side filter cover
Nut
Condenser
Handle
Compressor
Base
Tank (with evaporator)
Fan
Back cover
Filter (front cover)
Front cover
Control panel
Front trim cover
Circuit board
Top cover

THE REFRIGERATION PERFORMANCE TEST IS INDICATED WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 86°F




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
Model 
Rated Voltage 
Rated Frequency 60Hz
Working Current 3A
Power 
*BTU 
Water Temperature Before Refrigeration 82°F (28°C)
 60°F
Refrigerant 
Refrigerant Weight 
Rate of Flow 

Weight 
Size 
 

2. 

When reservoir capacity falls, the water
temperature will drop faster.
3. 

4. 
* The BTU is measured at an ambient temperature of 97°F (36°C) and the Chiller is working
at 1100W/9.6A power.
Recommended Pump: Hydrofarm AAPW250 or AAPW550

INSTRUCTIONS
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
Back cover of circuit board
Seal sleeve
Side filter
Side filter cover
Nut
Condenser
Handle
Compressor
Base
Tank (with evaporator)
Fan
Back cover
Filter (front cover)
Front cover
Control panel
Front trim cover
Circuit board
Top cover

THE REFRIGERATION PERFORMANCE TEST IS INDICATED WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 86°F




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INSTRUCTIONS

Model 
Rated Voltage 
Rated Frequency 60Hz
Working Current 4.4A
Power 
*BTU 
Water Temperature Before Refrigeration 82°F (28°C)
 60°F
Refrigerant 
Refrigerant Weight 
Rate of Flow 

Weight 
Size 
 

2. 

When reservoir capacity falls, the water
temperature will drop faster.
3. 

4. 
* The BTU is measured at an ambient temperature of 97°F (36°C) and the Chiller is working
at 1100W/9.6A power.
Recommended Pump: Hydrofarm AAPW550 or AAPW800

INSTRUCTIONS
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
Back cover of circuit board
Seal sleeve
Side filter
Side filter cover
Nut
Condenser
Handle
Compressor
Base
Tank (with evaporator)
Fan
Back cover
Filter (front cover)
Front cover
Control panel
Front trim cover
Circuit board
Top cover
AACH100 PERFORMANCE CURVE
THE REFRIGERATION PERFORMANCE TEST IS INDICATED WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 88°F



INSTRUCTIONS
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AACH100 SPECIFICATIONS
Model 
Rated Voltage 
Rated Frequency 60Hz
Working Current 9.6A
Power 
*BTU 
Water Temperature Before Refrigeration 
Refrigeration Time 20h
 
 
 
Refrigerant R22
Refrigerant Weight 
Rate of Flow 

Reservoir Capacity 
Weight 
Size 
 

2. 

When reservoir capacity falls, the water
temperature will drop faster.
3. 

4. 
* The BTU is measured at an ambient temperature of 97°F (36°C) and the Chiller is working
at 1100W/9.6A power.
Recommended Pump: Hydrofarm AAPW1000

INSTRUCTIONS
www.Hydrofarm.com 

 
 
 
 
 
 
• 
• 
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





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


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4. 
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 
6. 

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7. 



 
2. 'of

3. 
NOTE: If the inow and oulow ngs are dierent sizes, typically the larger one is used on the
inow and the smaller one on the oulow.
4. 





INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Please note that the lter (with the pump) must be located below the reservoir water level.
If you wish to place the unit at the side of the reservoir, you must ll the ltraon system with
water before turning it on.
OPERATION
 

2. 


• 
• 
• 

• 
• 
• 

• 

 

2. 







 

2. 

3. 


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













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Note: Do NOT use soap or detergents for cleaning the internal components of the chiller system.
 
2. 

3. 
4. 


 


6. 
1. Temperature indicator
2. Temperature display
3. Point indicator
4. Key for decreasing temperature
5. Key for increasing temperature
6. Key for setting temperature
7. Working state indicator

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7. 
8. 


 
 

 


 



 CAUSE SOLUTION
The unit doesn’t run and
the display is blank
 
 

The unit cycles on and
off
 







Performance is
decreased or there is no
refrigeration
 


temperature

 

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
Chiller






Chiller
Chiller



Chiller







Chiller
Chiller


Chiller







Chiller
Chiller


AcveAqua Chiller Instrucons revised - January 9, 2017 11:32 AM