Pmals 5

Product Manual PM ALS-5
Air-Cooled Rotary Screw Chillers

Models ALS 141C to ALS 218C
120 to 210 Tons, 420 to 735 kW
HCFC-22
60 Hz
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3
Customer Benefits ................................................................................................... 4
Controls ................................................................................................................... 6
Design Advantages ................................................................................................ 10
Selection Procedures ............................................................................................. 12
Performance Adjustment Factors .......................................................................... 13
Performance Data .................................................................................................. 15
Part load Performance ........................................................................................... 17
Pressure Drop ........................................................................................................ 18
Sound Data ............................................................................................................ 19
Electrical Data ....................................................................................................... 23
Field Wiring Diagram............................................................................................ 30
Physical Data......................................................................................................... 31
Dimensions, ALS .................................................................................................. 32
Installation and Application................................................................................... 34
Chilled Water Systems .......................................................................................... 42
Electrical Connections........................................................................................... 46
Remote Evaporator................................................................................................ 46
Dimensions, Remote Evaporator........................................................................... 53
Standard Features .................................................................................................. 55
Optional Features .................................................................................................. 57
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 59
Remote evaporator applications

are not included in ARI Program
Our facility is ISO Certified

Document: PM ALS-5
Revision: September 2001
Replaces: PM ALS-4
"McQuay" is a registered trademark of McQuay International

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"Information covers McQuay International products at the time of publication
and we reserve the right to make changes in design and construction at anytime without notice"
2 ALS 141C – 218C Product Manual ALS-5

Introduction
The McQuay ALS air-cooled chillers are equipped with McQuay single-rotor screw
compressors, high efficiency lanced condenser fins, multi-circuit DX evaporator and
fuzzy logic MicroTech control theory to offer the utmost in quiet and efficient
operation.
The vintage "C" chillers are equipped with state-of-the-art solid state starters
to provide stepless acceleration, controlled deceleration, and advanced
motor/compressor protection features. McQuay is the only manufacturer to
provide this advanced technology on air-cooled chillers.
UNSURPASSED EFFICIENCY
• Single-screw compressor design
• Electronic expansion valve control
• Built-in economizer
• High efficiency lanced condenser fins
QUIET OPERATION
• Tuned discharge chamber
• Composite gaterotor material
• Liquid refrigerant-cooled motor
• Virtually vibration-free operation
OUTSTANDING RELIABILITY
• Rugged compressor design
• Solid State Starters for smooth acceleration and deceleration
• Low thrust loads on bearings
• Advanced composite gaterotor material
• Liquid refrigerant-cooled motors
• Multiple compressors with independent refrigerant circuits
• Proactive control logic
• Full factory run-testing for trouble-free operation
• McQuayService start-up
SUPERIOR CONTROL LOGIC
• Precise control and improved efficiency with fuzzy logic
• Easy to read 32-character LCD display
• Remote PC monitoring capability
• Open Protocol interface with virtually all BMS
• Superior reliability under extreme operating conditions
Product Manual ALS-5 ALS 141C – 218C 3

Customer Benefits
Unsurpassed Efficiency
• Zero clearance fit between the two gaterotors and main screw rotor virtually eliminates
leakage between the high and low-pressure sides during compression. Special gaterotor
material made from an advanced composite, temperature stable material makes a zero
clearance design possible.
• An internal economizer system enhances the unit's refrigeration effect providing more
BTUs per pound of refrigerant circulated. The result is higher efficiency and lower
operating costs when compared to typical chillers without economizers.
• The ALS air-cooled chiller is equipped with the most advanced means of refrigerant
flow control available. An electronic expansion valve coupled with MicroTech fuzzy
logic control provides excellent operating efficiencies both at full and part load
operation.
Figure 1, StarGate Compressor Cutaway

Outstanding Reliability Features
• Full factory testing of the unit with water hookups provides a trouble-free start-up.
Extensive quality control checks during testing means that each equipment protection
and operating control is properly adjusted and operates correctly before it leaves the
factory. Factory installed options minimize field expenses and startup labor.
• The rugged design of the single-screw compressor with its compliant gaterotors allows
it to tolerate liquid slugging. The ALS screw chiller will start and operate under
conditions that would destroy a reciprocating compressor.
• The elimination of many moving parts such as pistons, valves, and connecting rods
found on reciprocating compressors results in the enhanced reliability of the single-
screw compressor.
• Due to symmetrical compression taking place on both sides of the main screw rotor,
balanced forces result in the elimination of the large thrust loads inherent in twin-screw
compressors. Very low loading enhances the bearing and compressor reliability.
• Integral to the basic design of the single-screw compressor, the main screw rotor shaft
and the gaterotor shafts cross at right angles in the compressor. The result is ample
space to locate heavy duty bearings and increase compressor reliability since no
limitations are placed on bearing design as found in twin-screw compressors.
• The compressor motor on the ALS screw chiller is liquid refrigerant cooled, allowing
motor operation at lower temperatures, enhancing system reliability and motor life
when compared to suction or discharge gas cooled designs.
• Recent technological advancements have made available a composite material that
prevents premature wear on the gaterotor. The composite material is made from a
material designed for strength, temperature stability and durability.
Unmatched Serviceability
• Field serviceability has not been sacrificed to meet design performance objectives on
the ALS chiller. Inspection covers allow for an excellent visual inspection of the main
screw and gaterotors. Compressors are equipped with suction and discharge service
valves.
• Compressors are located on the outside edges of the base allowing ready access.
Standard Solid State Starters
The addition of solid state starters as standard (a McQuay exclusive) on the "C" vintage
units takes a giant step forward in motor/compressor protection from failures from machine
or electrical faults and includes self-diagnostics, metering and display. The starters provide
smooth, slow stepless acceleration and controlled slow deceleration, reducing mechanical
and electrical stress for even greater compressor/motor life. Some of the information
available to the operator or service technician on each starter LED display follows:
Operating Messages Fault Messages
Line voltage not present System power not three phase
Voltage present, starter ready Phase sequence incorrect
Motor accelerating Line frequency less than 25 Hz
Motor at full speed Line frequency more than 72 Hz
Motor at full speed, ramp time expired Excessive current unbalance
Stop command received, motor decelerating Operating parameters lost
Thermal overload has reached 90% to 99% No current after "Run" command
Thermal overload at 100%, motor stopped Undercurrent trip occurred
Thermal overload reduced to 60%, motor can restart Overcurrent trip occurred
Passcode enabled Control power too low
Passcode disabled Motor stalled during acceleration
Thermal overload content in percentage External fault

Controls
MicroTech, The Ultimate Control System

• A fuzzy logic control system is employed in the ALS screw chiller that optimizes the
suction line superheat and the positioning of the electronic expansion valve at all
compressor capacities resulting in maximized unit operating efficiencies. Fuzzy logic
control is based on approximate reasoning that maintains tighter control of the system.
• The MicroTech chiller controller, already proven superior to all other chiller control
systems on reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, is employed in the ALS screw chiller.
This advanced microprocessor-based control maintains a precise and stable leaving
evaporator temperature set point. Utilization of fuzzy logic means compressor cycling
is minimized, reducing wear on both compressor and starting components.
• Stand-alone unit controls designed with the system operator in mind provide access to
the unit temperatures, pressures, set points, operating states, schedules, and alarm
messages. The MicroTech controller includes password protection to guard against
unauthorized or accidental setpoint or parameter changes.
• Complete instrumentation with state-of-the-art pressure transducers, temperature
sensors and optical oil level sensors for unparalleled operator information and
diagnostics.
• Superior head pressure control that maximizes unit efficiency by determining optimum
condenser fan operation. At least 5 and as many as 7 stages of heat rejection per circuit
are provided.
• An optional Remote Monitoring and Sequencing (RMS) panel provides monitoring and
control of remote chillers via a single twisted pair of wires. The RMS panel allows the
user to access information such as unit status, temperatures and pressures, all control
set points, alarm conditions, time and date of alarm conditions, as well as the ability to
clear alarms remotely. Up to three chillers can be sequenced and monitored from one
RMS panel.
• A personal computer equipped with optional MicroTech Monitor software can be used
to provide a high-level interface with the MicroTech controller. It can be connected to
the controller either directly or remotely via phone lines with an optional modem.
• The optional MicroTech Network Master Panel (NMP) allows multiple screw chiller
controllers to be incorporated into a building-wide network with other MicroTech unit
and auxiliary controllers. In conjunction with a personal computer, it provides the
building operator with the capability to perform advanced equipment control and
monitoring from a central or remote location.
• Open Protocol is a commitment from McQuay International to provide a cost effective
means to building automation through a strategic and joint effort with major
temperature control companies. This optional feature provides an interface between
MicroTech controllers and the building automation system. The result can be reduced
installation costs, greater reliability and a seamless operator interface with all
equipment in the building.

MicroTech Controller Utilizing Fuzzy Logic
McQuay International has combined
microprocessor power and versatility
and our extensive experience in chiller
design to create the MicroTech screw
chiller controller utilizing a fuzzy logic
control system. The MicroTech control
provides low maintenance, high
performance and energy efficient
operation that is so vital to profitable
building operation in today's economic
climate.
Fuzzy Logic Control

Traditional control systems on today's chillers do not adequately provide precision
temperature control of the system. McQuay International has implemented an advanced
digital control method based upon fuzzy logic that maintains tighter and more stable control
of the chiller system.
Conventional control logic operates on the true/false, black and white theory. However, in
practical applications everything is not black and white, but rather can be found somewhere
in between as shades of gray. Terms such as hot and cold in conventional control
techniques are replaced by ambiguous words like warm and cool. Fuzzy logic does not
maintain that a statement has to be true or false, but instead measures the degree of truth
within the statement and begins to take action immediately. Unlike traditional controllers
that rely on a linear control theory, the fuzzy logic system is based upon approximate
reasoning with a set of fuzzy rules. Fuzzy rules are "if-then" statements with varying
degrees of precision.
A simple analogy of a "if-then" statement could be a car in traffic. If the distance between
two cars is adequate, then the car behind will continue at the same speed. If the distance
between the two cars increases, then the car in the rear can accelerate slowly. If the
distance between the two cars is reduced slightly, then the car behind brakes slowly. If the
distance between them is reduced quickly, then the car in the rear must brake much more
quickly. Fuzzy logic operates on this same principle.
The MicroTech controller supplied on the ALS chillers utilizes fuzzy logic in the control of
suction line superheat and the positioning of the electronic expansion valve in response to
system load. Expansion valve hunting, not uncommon on traditional thermostatic
expansion valves, has been eliminated. Optimized superheat is maintained under all
conditions providing excellent control.
Proactive Control
The MicroTech Control continuously monitors all important system parameters and will
take measures to avoid unit shutdown if a system imbalance or upset occurs. An alarm
circuit is energized under these circumstances.

Stand-alone Unit Controls
The MicroTech unit controller is a microprocessor-based direct digital control system
designed to provide sophisticated monitoring and control. Designed with the system
operator in mind, the MicroTech controller features an easy to use 12-key keypad and 32-
character display that provides access to temperatures, pressures, set points, operating
states, schedules and alarm messages in either English or Metric units. The controller
includes password protection to guard against unauthorized or accidental set point or
parameter changes.
The MicroTech unit controller can be used as a stand-alone controller, or it can be
integrated into a MicroTech network by using the Network Master Panel or the Remote
Monitoring and Sequencing Panel. Regardless of whether the controller is stand-alone or
included in a network, an IBM-compatible computer containing MicroTech Monitor
software can be connected to give the operator full-screen unit monitoring and control
capability.
Electronic Expansion Valve
The ALS air-cooled chiller is equipped with the most
advanced means of refrigerant flow control available. An
electronic expansion valve coupled with a MicroTech unit
controller and fuzzy control logic provide excellent
operating efficiencies both at full and part load operation.
Unlike conventional thermal expansion valves which
require a large pressure drop across the valve and result in
higher condenser head pressure, the electronic valve does
not need a large pressure drop across it to operate
effectively. During part load operation the electronic
valve allows the system to operate at lower condensing
pressure, minimizes suction line superheat and provides
for a more stable system operation. Unit efficiencies are
dramatically improved. The electronic expansion valve is
an excellent choice of control for the ALS chiller line,
providing precise control with a very fast response time.
Optional Remote Monitoring and Sequencing Panel
The MicroTech Remote Monitoring and Sequencing (RMS) panel provides monitoring of
remote chillers via a single twisted pair of wires. The RMS panel allows the user to access
information such as unit status, temperatures and pressures, all control set points, alarm
conditions, time and date of alarm conditions, as well as the ability to clear alarms remotely.
The RMS panel is equipped with a keypad/display that is identical to the chiller controller's
keypad/display. With a special keystroke combination, the RMS keypad/display can be
interfaced with any Microtech chiller controller. It then operates identically to the chiller-
mounted keypad/display. Thus the operator has full access to all networked chillers from a
single remote location. Panel-mounted LEDs clearly indicate with which controller the
RMS Panel keypad/display is currently interfaced.
Any chiller alarm or loss of communication alarm that occurs will be indicated by a panel-
mounted alarm LED. An alarm will also cause the panel-mounted annunciator to sound.
The volume can be adjusted with a small potentiometer. Any alarm in the network can be
cleared at the RMS panel keypad.

Optional Personal Computer Monitoring
(Part Number 063430513) A personal computer equipped with MicroTech Monitor
software can be used to provide a high-level interface with the MicroTech controller. It can
be connected to the controller either directly or remotely via phone lines with an optional
modem. If the controller is part of a MicroTech network personal computer, monitoring can
be done via network communications.
Optional Network Master Panel

(Part Number 066003521) The MicroTech Network Master Panel (NMP) allows multiple
screw chiller controllers to be incorporated into a building-wide network with other
MicroTech unit and auxiliary controllers. In conjunction with a personal computer, it
provides the building operator with the capability to perform advanced equipment control
and monitoring from a central or remote location. This is strictly for use in a McQuay
Controls building automation system.
Optional Open Protocol
Open Protocol is a commitment from McQuay International to provide a cost effective
means to building automation through a strategic and joint effort with major temperature
control companies. Open Protocol provides an interface between one or multiple
MicroTech controllers and the building automation system. The result can be reduced
installation costs, greater reliability and a seamless operator interface with all equipment in
the building. A nominal licensing fee per site is required (license Part Number 066532701).
Open Protocol Master (OPM)

(Part Number 055104401) The MicroTech Open Protocol Master (OPM) panel is usually
required to provide the temperature control company a single-point connection when two or
more MicroTech controllers are being networked with the temperature control company's
system.
MicroTech BACdrop  Gateway

The McQuay BACdrop Gateway panel allows any BACnet based building automation
system (BAS) to communicate with MicroTech controllers. The panel translates between
the standard BACnet protocol (ANSI/ASHRAE 135-1995) and the MicroTech protocol. No
modifications to the MicroTech hardware or software are necessary. Since BACnet is a
standard, public protocol no license agreement is necessary.

Design Advantages
Ultra-low Sound Levels

The issue of objectionable sound or "noise" can no longer be treated lightly as
manufacturers may have done in the past. To an owner, sound levels can be as important as
unit efficiency and must be addressed prior to the start of any development program.
Concentrated efforts to design the quietest air-cooled chiller in the market has paid off with
the ALS chiller line. Unique compressor and system design allow the ALS air-cooled
chiller to produce sound levels considerably lower than competitive reciprocating and twin-
screw compressor units in the market today.
The gaterotor material is manufactured from an advanced engineered composite, and the
difference in material density and coefficient of elasticity from the main screw rotor
reduces noise levels through the compression chamber. The discharge housing is designed
as a "tuned sound attenuator" to cancel out any noise pulsation. Also, the rotor injection
attenuates sound levels within the compressor.
Balanced Forces on Compressor

The single-screw compressor has a well-balanced compression mechanism that cancels the
screw rotor load in both the radial and axial directions. Inherent to the basic single-screw
compressor design is the virtually load free operation that gives main bearings a design life
3-4 times greater than twin-screws, and eliminates expensive and complicated thrust
balancing schemes. The two exactly opposed gaterotors create two exactly opposed
compression cycles. Compression is made at the lower and upper parts of the screw rotor at
the same time, thus canceling the radial loads. Also, both ends of the screw rotor are
subjected to suction pressure only, which cancels the axial loads and eliminates the huge
thrust loads inherent in twin-screw compressors.
Figure 2, Balanced Forces
Screw
Gaterotor Gaterotor
Reliable Bearing Design

Since the main rotor shaft and gaterotor shafts cross at right angles in the single-screw
compressor, sufficient space to locate each bearing is obtained. Because of this unique
characteristic for the single-screw compressor, bearing life can be designed much higher
compared to twin-screws.

Tolerant of Liquid Return
Tolerance to liquid return is provided by the heavy construction of the screw components
and by McQuay's Compliant Gate feature. If any liquid starts to enter the main rotor, the
build up of pressure immediately causes the gate rotor to raise off the main rotor against
spring pressure. This relieves the refrigerant pressure and the refrigerant is pumped out.
When the refrigerant has been discharged, the spring returns the gaterotor to its normal
position. This increases system reliability because it permits normal operation under
abnormal conditions that would be catastrophic (liquid return) for many other compressor
designs.
Economizer Design
The ALS screw
compressor uses an
integral economizer
where centrifugal force
is utilized to separate
the flash gas from the
liquid refrigerant prior
to it entering the
evaporator. A small
centrifugal liquid/vapor
separator mounted on
the rear of the
compressor/motor shaft
achieves the separation.
The economizer itself is
located within the
envelope of the
motor/compressor
housing.
Low Vibration Levels
The extremely low vibration levels, inherent with the single-screw design, will not pass
through system piping and allow objectionable resonated sound to be carried into the
building.
Because the moving components in the McQuay ALS screw compressor are purely
rotational, the dynamic forces and vibration created by the system are very low. This
reduced vibration results in less movement to refrigerant lines and other parts of the system.
The vibration limit on the test stand is 0.14 in/sec (3.56 mm/sec) and compressors test far
below this limit.
Liquid Refrigerant-Cooled Motor
The compressor motor for the ALS screw chiller is liquid-refrigerant cooled. The liquid
refrigerant allows the motor to operate at lower temperatures and enhances system
reliability and motor life when compared to suction gas-cooled designs found on twin-screw
or competitor's reciprocating compressors.
Wide Application Range
The capability to handle wide application ranges makes the ALS screw chiller a superior
choice for comfort cooling, ice storage, and process applications. McQuay International
has been a proven leader in chiller applications and once again has developed a line of
chillers unsurpassed in performance and quality.

Selection Procedures
60 Hz - I-P Units
The Performance Data on the following pages are based on a 10 degree F (5.5 degree C)
delta-T through the evaporator (2.4 gpm/ton). Adjustment factors for other delta-Ts can be
found in Table 3. The minimum leaving chilled water temperature without glycol is 40.0°F
(4.4°C). For brine selections refer to Table 1 and Table 2 for ethylene or propylene glycol
adjustment factors. Ratings are based on a 0.0001 ft2 x hr x °F/BTU (0.0176 m2 x °C/kW)
fouling factor in the evaporator and sea level operation. For other fouling factors or
elevations refer to Table 3.
For applications outside the catalog ratings contact your local McQuay sales representative.
Selection Example
Given: 120 tons
95°F ambient air temperature, 4,000 feet elevation
288 gpm, 54°F to 44°F, 0.0001 evaporator fouling factor
1. Use the following formula (for water only) to calculate any missing elements:
(gpm x delta-T) /24 = tons
2. From Performance Data R-22, IP Units Table 4, an ALS 141C at the given conditions
will produce 124.5 tons with a compressor kW input of 140.8 and a unit EER of 9.6.
Correct for elevation from Table 3:
Capacity: 124.5 tons x 0.973 = 121.1 tons
Power: 140.8 kW x 1.021 = 143.8 kW
EER = Output / Input = 9.6 x 0.973 / 1.021 = 9.1
3. Determine the evaporator pressure drop. Using Figure 3, enter at 288 gpm and follow
up to the ALS 141C line intersect. Read horizontally to obtain an evaporator pressure
drop of 8.9 ft.
Selection example utilizing ethylene glycol
Given:
150 tons, 95°F ambient temperature
56°F to 44°F chilled fluid temperature
0.0001 evaporator fouling factor.
Protect against freezing to 0°F
1. From Table 1 select an ethylene glycol concentration of 40% to protect to 0°F.
2. Adjustment factors at 40% glycol:
Capacity = 0.961, Power = 0.976, Flow = 1.121, Pressure Drop = 1.263.
3. Adjustment Factor for 12 degree chilled water range from Table 3 is 1.005 Capacity,
1.002 Power.

4. Select an ALS 171C with a capacity of 155.8 tons and correct with 40% ethylene glycol
factors.
Correct capacity: 0.961 x 1.005 x 155.8 tons = 150.5 tons.
Correct compressor power: 0.976 x 1.002 x 176.9 kW = 173.0 kW
5. Correct chilled fluid flow:
Fluid flow (water) at 150 tons
gpm (water) = (tons x 24) / delta-T
gpm = (150 tons x 24) / 12 degrees = 300 gpm
Fluid flow (40% EG solution):
300 gpm (water) x 1.121 flow correction factor = 336 gpm (ethylene glycol)
6. Determine the evaporator pressure drop. Using Figure 3, enter at 300 gpm (water) and
follow to the ALS 171C line intersect. Read horizontally to obtain an evaporator
pressure drop of 8.4 ft.
7. Correct the pressure drop for 40% EG solution:
8.4 ft x 1.263 pressure drop correction factor = 10.6 ft for ethylene glycol.
Performance Adjustment Factors
Ethylene and Propylene Glycol Factors

ALS chiller units are designed to operate with leaving chilled fluid temperatures of 20.0°F
to 60.0°F (-6.7°C to 15.5°C). Leaving chilled fluid temperatures below 40°F (4.4°C) result
in evaporating temperatures at or below the freezing point of water and a glycol solution is
required. McQuay also recommends double insulation, and the system designer should
determine its necessity. The use of glycol will reduce the performance of the unit
depending on its concentration. This should be taken into consideration during initial
system design. On glycol applications the supplier normally recommends that a minimum
of 25% solution by weight be used for protection against corrosion.
Altitude Correction Factors

Performance tables are based on sea level altitude. At elevations higher than sea level, the
performance of the unit will be decreased due to the lower air density. For performance at
elevations other than sea level refer to Table 3.
Evaporator Temperature Drop Factors

Performance tables are based on a 10 degree F (5.6 degree C) temperature drop through the
evaporator. Other delta-Ts will require adjustment factors found in Table 3. Temperature
drops outside a 6 to 16 degree F (3.3 to 8.9 degree C) range may adversely affect the
system's capability to maintain acceptable control and are not recommended.
The maximum water temperature that can be circulated through the evaporator in a non-
operating mode is 100°F (37.8°C). High temperatures can result in poor performance and
damage to the equipment.

Fouling Factor
Performance tables are based on water with a fouling factor of 0.0001 ft2 x hr x °F/BTU
(0.0176 m2 x °C/kW) per ARI 550/590-98. As fouling is increased, performance decreases.
For performance at other fouling factors refer to Table 3.
Foreign matter in the chilled water system will adversely affect the heat transfer capability
of the evaporator and could increase the pressure drop and reduce the water flow. For
optimum unit operation, proper water treatment and filtration must be maintained.
Table 1, Ethylene Glycol

% Freeze Point
Capacity Power Flow PD
E.G. °F °C
10 26 -3 0.991 0.996 1.013 1.070
20 18 -8 0.982 0.992 1.040 1.129
30 7 -14 0.972 0.986 1.074 1.181
40 -7 -22 0.961 0.976 1.121 1.263
50 -28 -33 0.946 0.966 1.178 1.308
Table 2, Propylene Glycol

% Freeze Point
Capacity Power Flow PD
P.G. °F °C
10 26 -3 0.987 0.992 1.010 1.068
20 19 -7 0.975 0.985 1.028 1.147
30 9 -13 0.962 0.978 1.050 1.248
40 -5 -21 0.946 0.971 1.078 1.366
50 -27 -33 0.929 0.965 1.116 1.481
Units operating with glycol are not included in the ARI Certification Program
Table 3, Correction Factors

Chilled Water Fouling Factor
Delta-T 0.0001 (0.0176) 0.00025 (0.044) 0.00075 (0.132) 0.00175 (0.308)
ALTITUDE
°F °C Cap. Power Cap. Power Cap. Power Cap. Power
6 3.3 0.992 0.995 0.985 0.993 0.962 0.986 0.919 0.972
8 4.4 0.995 0.997 0.988 0.995 0.965 0.988 0.922 0.974
SEA 10 5.6 1.000 1.000 0.993 0.998 0.970 0.991 0.927 0.977
LEVEL 12 6.7 1.005 1.002 0.998 1.000 0.975 0.993 0.932 0.979
14 6.8 1.010 1.005 1.003 1.003 0.980 0.996 0.936 0.982
16 8.9 1.014 1.007 1.007 1.005 0.984 0.998 0.940 0.984
6 3.3 0.978 1.005 0.971 1.003 0.949 0.996 0.906 0.982
8 4.4 0.982 1.007 0.975 1.005 0.953 0.998 0.910 0.984
2000 feet 10 5.6 0.986 1.009 0.979 1.007 0.956 1.000 0.914 0.986
(610 m) 12 6.7 0.992 1.011 0.985 1.009 0.962 1.002 0.919 0.988
14 6.8 0.997 1.014 0.990 1.012 0.967 1.005 0.924 0.991
16 8.9 1.000 1.016 0.993 1.014 0.970 1.007 0.927 0.993
6 3.3 0.966 1.016 0.959 1.014 0.937 1.007 0.895 0.993
8 4.4 0.969 1.018 0.962 1.016 0.940 1.009 0.898 0.995
4000 feet 10 5.6 0.973 1.021 0.966 1.019 0.944 1.012 0.902 0.998
(1220 m) 12 6.7 0.978 1.025 0.971 1.023 0.949 1.016 0.906 1.002
14 6.8 0.982 1.027 0.975 1.025 0.953 1.018 0.910 1.004
16 8.9 0.986 1.028 0.979 1.026 0.956 1.019 0.914 1.005
6 3.3 0.953 1.025 0.946 1.023 0.924 1.016 0.883 1.002
8 4.4 0.955 1.028 0.948 1.026 0.926 1.019 0.885 1.005
6000 feet 10 5.6 0.959 1.031 0.952 1.029 0.930 1.022 0.889 1.008
(1830 m) 12 6.7 0.963 1.034 0.956 1.032 0.934 1.024 0.893 1.011
14 6.8 0.968 1.036 0.961 1.034 0.939 1.026 0.897 1.013
16 8.9 0.972 1.037 0.965 1.035 0.943 1.027 0.901 1.014

Performance Data
R-22, IP Units
Table 4, ALS 141C – ALS 218C
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE
ALS LWT 75°F 85°F 95°F 105°F 115°F
SIZE (°F) Cap. PWR Cap. PWR Cap. PWR Cap. PWR Cap. PWR
EER EER EER EER EER
Tons kWi Tons kWi Tons kWi Tons kWi Tons kWi
40.0 128.3 111.3 12.1 123.0 124.9 10.4 117.7 138.6 9.1 112.2 156.9 7.8 105.5 177.2 6.5
42.0 131.7 112.1 12.3 126.3 125.8 10.8 120.9 139.6 9.3 115.5 158.0 7.9 108.4 178.2 6.7
44.0 135.0 112.6 12.7 129.7 126.8 10.9 124.5 140.8 9.6 119.1 159.2 8.1 111.6 178.7 6.9
141C
46.0 138.4 113.5 12.9 133.2 127.6 11.2 128.0 141.7 9.8 122.4 160.6 8.3 114.7 180.0 7.1
48.0 141.8 114.2 13.1 136.7 128.5 11.4 131.6 142.9 10.0 125.9 162.0 8.4 118.0 181.2 7.2
50.0 144.7 115.1 13.3 140.0 129.8 11.6 135.2 144.6 10.2 129.4 163.6 8.6 121.6 182.3 7.4
40.0 143.9 126.1 12.1 137.9 141.5 10.5 132.1 156.9 9.1 126.0 177.8 7.8 118.4 200.8 6.5
42.0 147.7 126.9 12.3 141.8 142.4 10.8 135.7 158.1 9.3 129.5 179.0 7.9 121.6 201.7 6.7
44.0 151.5 127.6 12.7 145.5 143.5 11.0 139.7 159.4 9.6 133.7 180.3 8.1 125.3 202.4 6.9
150C
46.0 155.3 128.5 12.9 149.5 144.5 11.2 143.7 160.6 9.8 137.3 181.8 8.3 128.7 203.8 7.1
48.0 159.1 129.3 13.3 153.3 145.6 11.4 147.5 161.9 10.0 141.3 183.5 8.4 132.4 205.1 7.2
50.0 162.4 130.2 13.4 157.1 147.0 11.6 151.7 163.7 10.2 145.2 185.3 8.6 136.4 206.5 7.4
40.0 160.6 139.9 12.1 154.0 157.0 10.4 147.3 174.1 9.2 140.6 197.2 7.8 132.1 222.7 6.5
42.0 164.9 140.8 12.3 158.2 158.1 10.8 151.4 175.4 9.4 144.5 198.6 7.9 135.7 223.9 6.7
44.0 169.0 141.5 12.7 162.4 159.3 11.0 155.8 176.9 9.6 149.2 200.1 8.1 139.8 224.6 6.9
171C
46.0 173.3 142.6 12.9 166.8 160.4 11.2 160.3 178.1 9.8 153.2 201.8 8.3 143.6 226.2 7.1
48.0 177.5 143.5 13.2 171.1 161.6 11.4 164.7 179.7 10.0 157.7 203.6 8.4 147.8 227.6 7.2
50.0 181.2 144.6 13.3 175.3 163.1 11.6 169.2 181.7 10.2 162.1 205.6 8.6 152.3 229.0 7.3
40.0 175.2 154.3 12.1 168.0 173.1 10.4 160.7 191.9 9.1 153.3 217.4 7.8 144.1 245.5 6.5
42.0 179.8 155.2 12.3 172.5 174.3 10.8 165.2 193.4 9.3 157.7 218.9 7.9 148.1 246.8 6.7
44.0 184.4 156.0 12.7 177.2 175.6 10.9 170.0 195.0 9.6 162.7 220.6 8.1 152.5 247.5 6.9
186C
46.0 189.0 157.2 12.9 182.0 176.8 11.2 174.9 196.4 9.8 167.1 222.4 8.3 156.7 249.3 7.1
48.0 193.7 158.2 13.1 186.7 178.1 11.4 179.6 198.0 10.0 171.9 224.5 8.4 161.2 250.9 7.2
50.0 197.7 159.3 13.3 191.2 179.8 11.6 184.6 200.3 10.2 176.8 226.6 8.6 166.1 252.6 7.4
40.0 178.3 151.0 12.4 170.9 169.5 10.7 163.6 188.0 9.4 156.1 212.9 8.0 146.6 240.5 6.6
42.0 183.0 152.0 12.6 175.7 170.6 11.0 168.1 189.3 9.6 160.5 214.4 8.1 150.7 241.7 6.8
44.0 187.6 152.8 13.0 180.3 172.0 11.2 173.1 191.0 9.8 165.6 216.0 8.3 155.2 242.5 7.0
190C
46.0 192.5 153.9 13.2 185.2 173.1 11.4 178.0 192.3 10.0 170.1 217.9 8.5 159.5 244.2 7.2
48.0 197.1 154.9 13.4 190.1 174.4 11.6 182.9 193.9 10.2 175.1 219.8 8.5 164.0 245.7 7.3
50.0 201.3 156.0 13.5 194.6 176.1 11.8 187.9 196.1 10.4 179.9 221.9 8.7 169.1 247.4 7.5
40.0 189.9 163.8 12.3 182.0 183.8 10.6 174.2 203.8 9.3 166.2 230.8 7.9 156.1 260.7 6.6
42.0 194.8 164.8 12.5 186.9 185.0 10.9 178.9 205.3 9.5 170.8 232.4 8.0 160.4 262.0 6.8
44.0 199.8 165.7 12.8 191.9 186.5 11.1 184.2 207.1 9.7 176.3 234.2 8.2 165.3 262.9 6.9
200C
46.0 204.8 166.9 13.0 197.0 187.7 11.3 189.4 208.6 9.9 181.0 236.2 8.4 169.7 264.7 7.1
48.0 209.8 168.0 13.3 202.2 189.1 11.5 194.6 210.2 10.1 186.3 238.3 8.5 174.6 266.4 7.2
50.0 214.2 169.2 13.4 207.2 190.9 11.7 200.1 212.6 10.3 191.6 240.6 8.7 179.9 268.2 7.4
40.0 196.0 169.7 12.3 187.9 190.4 10.6 179.9 211.2 9.3 171.6 239.3 7.9 161.2 270.1 6.6
42.0 201.2 170.8 12.5 193.1 191.7 10.9 184.8 212.7 9.5 176.5 240.9 8.0 165.7 271.5 6.8
44.0 206.3 171.6 12.8 198.3 193.2 11.1 190.3 214.6 9.7 182.1 242.7 8.2 170.6 272.4 6.9
206C
46.0 211.6 172.9 13.0 203.6 194.5 11.3 195.7 216.1 9.9 187.0 244.8 8.4 175.3 274.3 7.1
48.0 216.7 174.1 13.3 208.9 196.0 11.5 201.1 217.9 10.1 192.5 247.0 8.5 180.3 276.1 7.2
50.0 221.2 175.3 13.4 213.9 197.9 11.7 206.7 220.4 10.3 197.8 249.3 8.7 185.9 277.9 7.4
40.0 210.7 176.0 12.4 202.0 197.5 10.7 193.3 219.1 9.4 184.4 248.2 8.0 173.3 280.2 6.6
42.0 216.2 177.2 12.6 207.5 198.9 11.0 198.6 220.7 9.6 189.6 249.8 8.1 178.0 281.7 6.8
44.0 221.7 178.1 13.0 213.0 200.4 11.2 204.4 222.6 9.8 195.6 251.7 8.3 183.4 282.6 7.0
218C
46.0 227.3 179.4 13.2 218.7 201.8 11.4 210.3 224.2 10.0 201.0 253.9 8.5 188.3 284.6 7.2
48.0 232.9 180.6 13.4 224.5 203.3 11.6 216.1 226.1 10.2 206.8 256.2 8.5 193.8 286.4 7.3
50.0 237.7 181.9 13.5 229.8 205.3 11.8 222.0 228.6 10.4 212.6 258.6 8.7 199.8 288.3 7.5
NOTES:
1. Rated in accordance with ARI Standard 550/590. Shaded and bold ratings are certified in accordance with the ARI Water-Chilling Packages Using the Vapor
Compression Cycle Certification Program, which is based on ARI Standard 550/590.
2. Units with remote evaporators are not included in the ARI Certification Program.
3. Ratings based on HCFC-22, evaporator fouling factor of 0.0001, 10 degree delta-T, evaporator flow of 2.4 gpm/ton and sea level altitude.
4. For units with SpeedTrol option multiply capacity and EER by 0.99. For units operating at 208 volt, multiply capacity by 0.98.
5. Interpolation is allowed, extrapolation is not permitted. Consult McQuay for performance outside the cataloged ratings.
6. kW input is for compressors only. EER is for the entire unit, including compressors, fan motors and control power. Total power to the unit can be calculated
by: kW = tons x 12 / EER
7. Compressor loading and unloading is adaptively determined by system load, ambient air temperature, and other inputs to the MicroTech control algorithms.

R-22, SI Units
Table 5, ALS 141C - ALS 218C
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE
ALS LWT 30°C (86°F) 35°C (95°F) 40°C (104°F) 45°C (113°F) 50°C (122°F)
SIZE °C (°F) Cap. PWR Cap. PWR Cap. PWR Cap. PWR Cap. PWR
COP COP COP COP COP
kW kWi kW kWi kW kWi kW kWi kW kWi
5.0 (41.0) 436.4 126.7 3.1 419.6 139.1 2.7 402.3 155.6 2.3 380.9 173.7 2.0 358.9 191.9 1.7
6.0 (42.8) 447.1 127.6 3.1 430.3 140.1 2.8 413.1 156.6 2.4 390.8 174.4 2.1 367.9 192.3 1.7
7.0 (44.6) 458.1 128.4 3.2 441.5 141.1 2.8 424.2 157.7 2.4 401.1 175.2 2.1 377.2 192.7 1.8
141C
8.0 (46.4) 469.0 129.2 3.3 452.7 142.0 2.9 434.8 159.0 2.5 411.0 176.3 2.2 386.6 193.7 1.8
9.0 (48.2) 480.2 130.1 3.3 464.0 143.1 2.9 446.0 160.3 2.5 421.8 177.5 2.2 396.9 194.6 1.9
10.0 (50.0) 490.5 131.3 3.4 475.5 144.6 3.0 457.2 161.7 2.6 433.3 178.6 2.2 408.6 195.4 1.9
5.0 (41.0) 489.8 143.5 3.1 470.9 157.5 2.7 451.5 176.3 2.3 427.5 196.7 2.0 403.0 217.2 1.7
6.0 (42.8) 501.8 144.4 3.1 482.8 158.6 2.8 463.5 177.4 2.4 438.6 197.5 2.1 413.0 217.8 1.7
7.0 (44.6) 513.9 145.4 3.2 495.4 159.7 2.8 476.1 178.6 2.4 450.2 198.4 2.1 423.4 218.3 1.8
150C
8.0 (46.4) 526.3 146.3 3.3 508.1 160.8 2.9 488.0 180.0 2.5 461.4 199.7 2.2 433.9 219.4 1.8
9.0 (48.2) 538.5 147.4 3.3 520.4 162.1 2.9 500.4 181.5 2.5 473.2 200.9 2.2 445.0 220.3 1.9
10.0 (50.0) 550.5 148.6 3.4 533.5 163.7 3.0 513.0 183.1 2.6 485.9 202.2 2.2 458.1 221.3 1.9
5.0 (41.0) 546.6 159.3 3.1 525.3 174.8 2.7 503.7 195.6 2.4 476.9 218.2 2.0 449.6 241.0 1.7
6.0 (42.8) 559.9 160.3 3.1 538.7 176.0 2.8 517.2 196.9 2.4 489.3 219.2 2.1 460.7 241.6 1.7
7.0 (44.6) 573.5 161.4 3.2 552.8 177.3 2.8 531.3 198.3 2.4 502.2 220.2 2.1 472.2 242.2 1.8
171C
8.0 (46.4) 587.3 162.4 3.2 566.8 178.4 2.9 544.4 199.8 2.5 514.7 221.6 2.2 484.1 243.5 1.8
9.0 (48.2) 601.0 163.6 3.3 580.7 179.9 2.9 558.5 201.4 2.5 528.2 222.9 2.2 496.8 244.5 1.9
10.0 (50.0) 614.3 164.9 3.4 595.1 181.7 3.0 572.6 203.2 2.6 542.5 224.4 2.2 511.5 245.5 1.9
5.0 (41.0) 596.2 175.6 3.1 573.0 192.6 2.7 549.5 215.6 2.3 520.4 240.5 2.0 490.6 265.7 1.7
6.0 (42.8) 610.8 176.7 3.1 587.7 194.0 2.8 564.2 217.0 2.4 533.9 241.6 2.1 502.7 266.3 1.7
7.0 (44.6) 625.7 177.9 3.2 603.0 195.5 2.8 579.5 218.5 2.4 548.0 242.7 2.1 515.4 266.9 1.8
186C
8.0 (46.4) 640.8 179.0 3.3 618.3 196.7 2.9 593.7 220.2 2.5 561.5 244.3 2.2 528.3 268.4 1.8
9.0 (48.2) 655.7 180.3 3.3 633.5 198.2 2.9 609.1 222.1 2.5 576.2 245.8 2.2 542.2 269.5 1.9
10.0 (50.0) 670.0 181.8 3.4 649.2 200.3 3.0 624.5 223.9 2.6 591.6 247.4 2.2 557.6 270.8 1.9
5.0 (41.0) 606.9 172.0 3.1 583.3 188.7 2.8 559.3 211.2 2.4 529.6 235.6 2.0 499.1 260.3 1.7
6.0 (42.8) 621.8 173.1 3.2 598.1 190.0 2.8 574.2 212.6 2.4 543.4 236.6 2.1 511.7 260.9 1.7
7.0 (44.6) 636.8 174.3 3.3 613.8 191.4 2.9 589.7 214.1 2.5 557.8 237.7 2.2 524.8 261.5 1.8
190C
8.0 (46.4) 652.2 175.3 3.3 629.4 192.7 2.9 604.5 215.7 2.5 571.6 239.2 2.2 537.7 262.8 1.9
9.0 (48.2) 667.5 176.5 3.4 644.9 194.1 3.0 620.2 217.4 2.6 586.4 240.7 2.2 551.6 263.9 1.9
10.0 (50.0) 682.0 178.1 3.4 660.9 196.1 3.0 635.6 219.3 2.6 602.3 242.3 2.3 568.1 265.2 2.0
5.0 (41.0) 645.9 186.4 3.1 620.9 204.5 2.7 595.4 228.9 2.4 563.7 255.4 2.0 531.2 282.1 1.7
6.0 (42.8) 661.6 187.6 3.2 636.6 206.0 2.8 611.3 230.4 2.4 578.4 256.5 2.1 544.7 282.8 1.8
7.0 (44.6) 677.5 188.9 3.2 653.3 207.5 2.8 627.8 232.1 2.5 593.7 257.7 2.1 558.5 283.4 1.8
200C
8.0 (46.4) 693.9 190.0 3.3 669.9 208.9 2.9 643.4 233.9 2.5 608.3 259.3 2.2 572.2 284.9 1.8
9.0 (48.2) 710.2 191.4 3.3 686.3 210.5 3.0 660.0 235.7 2.6 624.1 260.9 2.2 586.9 286.1 1.9
10.0 (50.0) 726.0 193.1 3.4 703.6 212.6 3.0 676.7 237.8 2.6 641.0 262.6 2.3 604.1 287.4 1.9
5.0 (41.0) 667.1 193.2 3.1 641.3 212.0 2.7 615.1 237.3 2.4 582.3 264.7 2.0 548.6 292.4 1.7
6.0 (42.8) 683.4 194.4 3.2 657.6 213.5 2.8 631.4 238.8 2.4 597.4 265.8 2.1 562.3 293.1 1.8
7.0 (44.6) 700.1 195.8 3.2 674.9 215.1 2.8 648.4 240.5 2.5 613.1 267.1 2.1 576.6 293.8 1.8
206C
8.0 (46.4) 717.0 197.0 3.3 692.1 216.5 2.9 664.6 242.3 2.5 628.3 268.8 2.2 590.9 295.3 1.8
9.0 (48.2) 733.6 198.4 3.3 709.1 218.2 3.0 681.8 244.3 2.6 644.7 270.5 2.2 606.3 296.7 1.9
10.0 (50.0) 749.8 200.2 3.4 726.7 220.4 3.0 698.9 246.5 2.6 662.2 272.2 2.3 624.4 297.9 1.9
5.0 (41.0) 716.9 200.4 3.1 689.0 219.9 2.8 660.8 246.1 2.4 625.7 274.6 2.0 589.6 303.3 1.7
6.0 (42.8) 734.3 201.7 3.2 706.5 221.4 2.8 678.5 247.7 2.4 641.9 275.8 2.1 604.3 304.1 1.7
7.0 (44.6) 752.1 203.0 3.3 725.1 223.1 2.9 696.8 249.5 2.5 658.8 277.0 2.2 619.7 304.7 1.8
218C
8.0 (46.4) 770.2 204.3 3.3 743.6 224.6 2.9 714.1 251.4 2.5 675.1 278.8 2.2 634.9 306.3 1.9
9.0 (48.2) 788.3 205.8 3.4 761.9 226.3 3.0 732.4 253.4 2.6 692.8 280.5 2.2 651.8 307.6 1.9
10.0 (50.0) 805.5 207.6 3.4 780.8 228.6 3.0 751.1 255.6 2.6 711.6 282.3 2.3 670.9 309.0 2.0
NOTES:
1. Rated in accordance with ARI Standard 550/590.
3. Ratings based on HCFC-22, evaporator fouling factor of 0.0176, 5.8°C degree delta-T, and sea level altitude.
4. For units with SpeedTrol option multiply capacity and COP by 0.99.
5. For units operating at 208 volt, multiply capacity by 0.98.
6. Interpolation is allowed, extrapolation is not permitted. Consult McQuay for performance outside the cataloged ratings.
7. kW input is for compressors only. COP is for the entire unit, including compressors, fan motors and control power. Total power to the unit can be
calculated by: kW = kW(output) / COP.
8. Ratings are valid for operation on 3 phase, 60 Hz, and 208//230/380/460/575 volts.
9. Compressor loading and unloading is adaptively determined by system load, ambient air temperature, and other inputs to the MicroTech control
algorithms.

Part load Performance
Table 6, ALS 141C – ALS 218C, R-22
Unit Capacity Power
% Load EER IPLV
Size Tons Unit kW
100.00 124.5 157.9 9.6
75.00 93.4 101.2 11.2
141C 12.3
50.00 62.2 59.4 12.7
25.00 31.2 25.8 14.6
100.00 139.7 176.7 9.6
75.00 104.7 113.3 11.2
150C 12.3
50.00 69.8 66.5 12.7
25.00 34.9 28.9 14.7
100.00 155.8 195.6 9.6
75.00 116.9 125.4 11.2
171C 12.4
50.00 77.9 73.5 12.7
25.00 39.0 31.9 14.6
100.00 170.0 215.7 9.6
75.00 127.5 138.3 11.2
186C 12.3
50.00 85.0 81.1 12.7
25.00 42.5 35.2 14.6
100.00 173.1 212.7 9.8
75.00 129.8 136.3 11.4
190C 12.5
50.00 86.5 80.0 13.0
25.00 43.3 34.7 14.9
100.00 184.2 228.8 9.7
75.00 138.1 146.7 11.3
200C 12.4
50.00 92.1 86.0 12.8
25.00 46.0 37.4 14.7
100.00 190.3 236.3 9.7
75.00 142.7 151.4 11.3
206C 12.4
50.00 95.1 88.9 12.8
25.00 47.6 38.6 14.7
100.00 204.4 251.2 9.8
75.00 153.3 161.1 11.4
218C 12.5
50.00 102.2 94.4 13.0
25.00 51.1 41.1 14.9
NOTES:
1. Certified in accordance with the ARI Water-Chilling Packages Using the Vapor Compression Cycle
Certification Program, which is based on ARI Standard 550/590.
3. Compressor unloading is adaptively determined by system load, ambient air temperature, and other
inputs to the MicroTech control algorithms.

Pressure Drop
Figure 3, Evaporator Pressure Drop, ALS 141C - ALS 218C
ALS 206
ALS 218
ALS 141
ALS 150-200
Minimum/Maximum Flow Rates

ALS
Minimum Pressure Nominal Pressure Maximum Pressure
Unit
Flow gpm Drop ft. Flow gpm Drop ft. Flow gpm Drop ft.
Size
141 187 4.0 298.8 9.5 498 24.2
150 209 4.2 335.3 10.5 559 28.5
171 234 5.2 373.9 13.0 623 35.3
186 255 6.1 408.0 15.4 680 41.9
190 260 6.4 415.4 16.0 692 43.4
200 276 7.2 442.1 18.0 737 49.0
206 285 7.5 456.7 18.7 761 50.4
218 307 5.0 490.6 13.1 818 36.8

Sound Data
Sound levels can be as important as unit cost and efficiency, and must be addressed before
the start of any project design. Efforts by McQuay design engineers to design chillers that
are sensitive to the sound requirements of the market, combined with McQuay’s inherently
quiet rotary screw compressors, have paid off.
Standards
ARI has established standards to provide uniform methods for the determination of the
sound levels of equipment. For large air-cooled chillers it is ARI Standard 370, Sound
Ratings of Large Outdoor Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment.
Background Information
Sound is a vibration in an elastic medium and is essentially a pressure and particle
displacement phenomena. A vibrating body produces compression waves and as the waves
are emitted from the vibrating body, molecules are ultimately compressed. These values are
transmitted through gases, liquids or solids-anything that is elastic or viscous.
The sound data provided in this section is presented with both sound pressure and sound
power levels. Sound power is the total sound energy radiated by a source per unit of time
integrated over the surface through which the sound is radiated. Sound power is a
calculated quantity and cannot be measured directly like sound pressure. Sound power is
not dependent on the surrounding environment or distance from the source.
Sound pressure varies with the distance from the source and is dependent on its
surroundings. For example, a brick wall located 10 feet from a unit (two reflecting
surfaces, the roof and the wall) will affect the sound pressure measurements differently than
a unit mounted on a roof with only one reflecting surface (the roof). Sound pressure is
measured in decibels (dB), which is a dimensionless ratio (on a logarithmic scale) between
measured sound pressure and a reference sound pressure level.
Sound Pressure Levels - Full Load
All sound pressure tables give the overall "A" weighted sound pressure levels which are
considered typical of what may be measured in a hemispherical field with a hand held
sound meter in the absence of any nearby reflective surfaces other than the ground itself.
The sound pressure levels in Table 7 are measured at 30 feet from the side of the unit, at
100% unit load, no reflecting walls (Q=2), and ARI conditions; 95°F (35°C) ambient air
temperature and 54/44°F (12/7°C) chilled water temperatures.
Sound Power Levels
Acoustical consultants may require sound power octave band data to perform a detailed
acoustical analysis. Sound measurements are taken over a prescribed area around the unit
and the data is mathematically calculated to give the sound power in dB.
Table 7, Sound Pressure Octave Band Data, 60 Hz
Unit Octave Band & Center Frequency, Hz. Overall
Model 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A-Weighted
141 66 69 68 67 65 64 54 47 69
150 66 69 68 68 65 64 54 47 70
171 67 70 68 68 66 64 55 48 71
186 68 71 69 67 67 64 56 49 72
190 68 72 69 68 68 65 57 50 72
200 70 73 70 69 69 66 58 51 73
206 70 73 70 69 69 66 58 51 73
218 71 74 71 70 70 67 59 52 74
Note: Data at:
r=30 ft., .sound pressure at 30 feet (9.1 meters) from unit
Q=2, unit on a flat roof or ground with no adjacent wall(s).

Table 8, Sound Power Octave Band Data, 60 Hz
Unit Octave Band & Center Frequency, Hz. Overall
Model 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 A-Weighted
141 93 96 95 94 92 91 81 74 96
150 93 96 95 95 92 91 81 74 97
171 94 97 95 95 93 91 82 75 98
186 95 98 96 94 94 91 83 76 99
190 95 99 96 95 95 92 84 77 99
200 97 100 97 96 96 93 85 78 100
206 97 100 97 96 96 93 85 78 100
218 98 101 98 97 97 94 86 79 101
Note: Sound power octave band data, dB per ARI Standard 370.
Sound Reduction Due to Distance from a Unit

The distance between a source of sound and the location of the sound measurement
plays an important role in minimizing sound problems. The equation below can be used
to calculate the sound pressure level at any distance if the sound power is known.
Results for typical distances are tabulated in Table 9. Another way of determining the
effect of distance is to work from sound pressure only. “Q”, the directionality factor, is
a dimensionless number that compensates for the type of sound reflection from the
source. For example, a unit sitting on a flat roof or ground with no other reflective
surfaces or attenuation due to grass, snow, etc., between source and receiver: Q=2.
Figure 4, "Q" Definition, Plan View, Unit Located in Center
Uniform Spherical Radiation Uniform Hemispherical Radiation Uniform Radiation over ¼ of sphere
Q=1 no reflecting surface Q=2 single reflecting surface Q=4 two reflecting surfaces
Sound pressure can be calculated at any distance from the unit if the sound power is
known.
Lp=Lw-(20 log r) + (10 log Q) - .5
Lp = sound pressure r = distance from unit in feet
Lw = sound power Q = directionality factor
With Q=1, Unit suspended in space (theoretical condition), the equation simplifies to:
Lp = Lw – (20)(log r) –0.5
With Q=2, for a unit sitting on a flat roof or ground with no adjacent vertical wall as a
reflective surface, the equation simplifies to:
Lp = Lw – (20)(log r) + 2.5
With Q=4 for a unit sitting on a flat roof or ground with one adjacent vertical wall as a
reflective surface, the equation simplifies to:
Lp = Lw – (20)(log r) + 5.5
The equations are reduced to table form in Table 9 for various distances and the two
most usual cases of “Q” type of location.

Table 9, dB Conversion of Sound Power to Pressure for Distance
Distance from Sound DB Reduction from Sound Power at the Source to
Source Sound Pressure at Referenced Distance
ft. (m) Q=2 Q=4
30 (9) 27.1 24.0
50 (15) 31.6 28.5
75 (23) 35.1 32.0
100 (30) 37.6 34.5
150 (46) 41.1 38.0
200 (61) 43.6 40.5
300 (91) 47.6 44.0
Figure 5 gives the reduction in sound pressure due to distance.
Figure 5, Sound Pressure Attenuation Due to Distance from Unit
Air-Cooled Unit Orientation to Minimize Sound

The ALS chiller’s sound is directional in nature allowing the contractor/engineer to position
the unit to minimize potential noise problems. Because the sound pressure levels are lower
at both ends of the unit than at the sides, the chiller should be oriented such that the control
box end or end opposite the control box faces the direction where the lowest sound level is
required.
The control box end provides an excellent acoustic barrier to the compressor sound as it
covers one full end of the unit. The sound pressure levels at the control box end will be 5
dBA less than on the sides. On the end opposite the control box, the compressor sound is
blocked by the coil structure and evaporator and is naturally attenuated by distance as the
compressors are located approximately ¾ the length of the unit away from this end. The
sound pressure levels at the end opposite the control box will be 4 dBA less than on the
sides.
Sound Isolation
The low sound level for the ALS screw chiller satisfies most customer requirements.
However, there may be applications where even lower sound levels may be required. The
most effective isolation method is to locate the unit away from sound sensitive areas. Avoid
locations beneath windows or between structures where normal operating sounds may be
objectionable. Isolating water lines, electrical conduit and the unit itself can reduce
structurally transmitted sound. Wall sleeves and rubber isolated piping hangers can be used
to reduce transmission of water or pump noise into occupied spaces, and flexible electrical
connections can be used to isolate sound through electrical conduit. Spring isolators are

effective in reducing the low amplitude sound generated by screw compressors and can be
used for unit isolation in sound sensitive areas.
Figure 6, Sound Directionality
Sound pressure levels per Table 7
C
Sound pressure levels o Compressor
Sound pressure levels
here 5 dBA lower n here 4 dBA lower
Evaporator
than Table 7 t than Table 7
r
o
Compressor
l
Sound pressure levels per Table 7
Sound Pressure Levels, Low Ambient Operation

Unit operation at a lower ambient temperature than 95°F will also result in lower sound
pressure levels. The sound pressure level will decrease approximately 1 dBA for ambient
air temperatures between 85°F and 94°F, approximately 2 dBA for ambient air temperatures
between 75°F and 84°F, and approximately 3 dBA for ambient air temperatures between
65°F and 74°F.
Sound Pressure Levels, Multiple Units
Multiple air-cooled unit installations will have a higher sound level than a single unit. Two
units will have approximately 3 dB higher sound level of one unit, 4 units will be
approximately 6 dB louder, and 8 units approximately 9 dB louder than one unit.
Sound Control
Walls adjacent to a unit (20 feet {6.1
meters} or less) will reflect sound
outwards, increasing the sound
pressure on the side away from the
wall. This sound increase could be as
high as 3 dB for one wall and as high
as 6 dB for a corner location. Unit
orientation and/or distance as noted
above will decrease sound levels.
Sound levels can also be controlled by the installation of barrier walls. To be effective as
sound blockers, walls must be solid with no open penetrations. Sound tends to leak out of
openings. Block walls with filler material and slots on the side facing the unit are
especially effective. The wall should be about 10 feet high (two feet higher than the unit)
and located at least 10 feet away so as not to affect unit performance. A three-sided
enclosure will be the most effective solution and will reduce sound levels by about 10 dB.
Remember that the wall will increase the sound level on the side opposite it by 3 to 6 dB
(one or three sided wall).
Note: The effect of adjacent walls on air recirculation and restriction must always be
considered when employing sound barrier walls.

Electrical Data
Table 10, ALS 141C – ALS 218C, Electrical Data, Single-Point
POWER SUPPLY
MINIMUM FIELD FUSE SIZE or
ALS HUB
CIRCUIT FIELD WIRE HACR BREAKER SIZE
UNIT VOLTS HZ (Conduit Connection)
AMPACITY
SIZE (MCA) WIRE NOMINAL RECOM-
QTY QTY MAXIMUM
GAUGE SIZE MENDED
208 609 6 350 2 2.5 700 800
230 558 6 300 2 2.5 700 700
141C 380 60 338 3 400 1 3.0 400 450
460 278 3 300 1 2.5 350 350
575 226 3 4/0 1 2.0 250 300
208 686 6 500 2 3.0 800 800
230 626 6 400 2 3.0 700 800
150C 380 60 379 3 500 1 3.0 450 500
460 313 3 400 1 3.0 350 450
575 252 3 250 1 2.5 300 350
208 758 6 500 2 3.0 1000 1000
230 693 6 500 2 3.0 800 800
171C 380 60 419 6 4/0 See Note 9 2 2.0 500 500
460 346 3 500 1 3.0 400 450
575 277 3 300 1 2.5 350 350
208 813 6 600 2 3.0 1000 1000
230 742 6 500 2 3.0 1000 1000
186C 380 60 449 6 4/0 See Note 9 2 2.0 500 600
460 370 3 500 1 3.0 450 500
575 296 3 350 1 2.5 350 400
208 825 6 600 2 3.0 1000 1000
230 753 6 500 2 3.0 1000 1000
190C 380 60 456 6 4/0 See Note 9 2 2.0 600 600
460 376 3 500 1 3.0 450 500
575 301 3 350 1 2.5 350 400
208* 869* 6 600* 2 3.0 1000 1200
230 792 6 600 2 3.0 1000 1000
200C 380 60 480 6 250 2 2.5 600 600
460 395 6 4/0 See Note 9 2 2.0 450 500
575 316 3 400 1 3.0 350 400
208* 869* 6 600* 2 3.0 1000 1200
230 792 6 600 2 3.0 1000 1000
206C 380 60 480 6 250 2 2.5 600 600
460 395 6 4/0 See Note 9 2 2.0 450 500
575 316 3 400 1 3.0 350 400
208* 897* 6 600* 2 3.0 1000 1200
230 812 6 600 2 3.0 1000 1000
218C 380 60 489 6 250 2 2.5 600 600
460 406 6 4/0 See Note 9 2 2.0 450 500
575 326 3 400 1 3.0 400 450
Notes
1. (*) Table based on 75°C field wire except (*) which require 90°C field wire.
2. A “HACR” breaker is a circuit breaker designed for use on equipment with multiple motors. It stands for Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration.
3. Complete notes are on page 29.

Table 11, ALS 141C – ALS 218C, Electrical Data, Multiple-Point
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 1 (COMP 1) ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT 2 (COMP 2)
FIELD
POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY FIELD FUSING
FUSING
ALS MINIMUM HUB MINIMUM HUB
UNIT VOLTS HZ CIRCUIT FIELD WIRE Conduit CIRCUIT FIELD WIRE (Conduit
SIZE REC MAX REC MAX
AMPS Connection FUSE FUSE AMPS Connection) FUSE FUSE
(MCA) (MCA)
WIRE HUB SIZE SIZE WIRE HUB SIZE SIZE
QTY QTY QTY QTY
GAUGE SIZE GAUGE SIZE
208 335 3 400 1 3.0 400 500 335 3 400 1 3.0 400 500
230 307 3 350 1 2.5 400 500 307 3 350 1 2.5 400 500
141C 380 60 186 3 3/0 1 2.0 225 300 186 3 3/0 1 2.0 225 300
460 153 3 2/0 1 1.5 200 250 153 3 2/0 1 1.5 200 250
575 124 3 1 1 1.5 150 200 124 3 1 1 1.5 150 200
208 335 6 4/0 2 2.0 400 500 412 6 4/0 2 2.0 500 700
230 307 3 350 1 2.5 400 500 375 3 500 1 3.0 450 600
150C 380 60 186 3 3/0 1 2.0 225 300 227 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350
460 153 3 2/0 1 1.5 200 250 188 3 3/0 1 2.0 225 300
575 124 3 1 1 1.5 150 200 150 3 1/0 1 1.5 200 250
208 417 6 4/0 2 2.0 500 700 417 6 4/0 2 2.0 500 700
230 381 6 3/0 2 2.0 450 600 381 6 3/0 2 2.0 450 600
171C 380 60 230 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350 230 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350
460 191 3 3/0 1 2.0 225 300 191 3 3/0 1 2.0 225 300
575 153 3 2/0 1 1.5 200 250 153 3 2/0 1 1.5 200 250
208 417 6 4/0 2 2.0 500 700 472 6 250 2 2.5 600 800
230 381 6 3/0 2 2.0 450 600 430 6 4/0 2 2.0 500 700
186C 380 60 230 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350 260 3 300 1 2.5 350 450
460 191 3 3/0 1 2.0 225 300 214 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350
575 153 3 2/0 1 1.5 200 250 171 3 2/0 1 1.5 225 250
208 423 6 4/0 2 2.0 500 700 478 6 250 2 2.5 600 800
4/0 See
230 387 6 3/0 2 2.0 500 600 436 6 2 2.0 600 700
Note 9
190C 380 60 234 3 250 1 2.5 300 400 264 3 300 1 2.5 350 450
460 193 3 3/0 1 2.0 250 300 217 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350
575 155 3 2/0 1 1.5 200 250 174 3 2/0 1 1.5 225 300
208 478 6 250 2 2.5 600 800 478 6 250 2 2.5 600 800
4/0 See
230 436 6 4/0 2 2.0 600 700 436 6 2 2.0 600 700
Note 9
200C 380 60 264 3 300 1 2.5 350 450 264 3 300 1 2.5 350 450
460 217 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350 217 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350
575 174 3 2/0 1 1.5 225 300 174 3 2/0 1 1.5 225 300
208 478 6 250 2 2.5 600 800 478 6 250 2 2.5 600 800
4/0 See 4/0 See
230 436 6 2 2.0 600 700 436 6 2 2.0 600 700
Note 9 Note 9
206C 380 60 264 3 300 1 2.5 350 450 264 3 300 1 2.5 350 450
460 217 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350 217 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350
575 174 3 2/0 1 1.5 225 300 174 3 2/0 1 1.5 225 300
208 492 6 250 2 2.5 600 800 492 6 250 2 2.5 600 800
4/0 See 4/0 See
230 445 6 2 2.0 600 700 445 6 2 2.0 600 700
Note 9 Note 9
218C 380 60 269 3 300 1 2.5 350 450 269 3 300 1 2.5 350 450
460 223 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350 223 3 4/0 1 2.0 300 350
575 179 3 3/0 1 2.0 225 300 179 3 3/0 1 2.0 225 300
NOTE:
1. Table based on 75°C field wire
2. Complete notes are on page 29

Table 12, ALS141C – ALS 218C, Compressor and Condenser Fan Motor Amp Draw
RATED LOAD AMPS FAN LRA SOLID-STATE STARTING INRUSH
ALS NO OF
MOTORS FAN AMPS PER COMPRESSOR
UNIT VOLTS HZ FAN
CIRCUIT #1 CIRCUIT #2 FLA MOTORS
SIZE MOTORS CIRCUIT #1 CIRCUIT #2
(EACH) (EACH)
208 245 245 5.8 10 23.7 735 735
230 222 222 5.8 10 21.4 666 666
141C 380 60 135 135 3.4 10 14.4 405 405
460 111 111 2.8 10 10.7 333 333
575 90 90 2.3 10 11.5 270 270
208 245 306 5.8 10 23.7 735 918
230 222 277 5.8 10 21.4 666 831
150C 380 60 135 168 3.4 10 14.4 405 504
460 111 139 2.8 10 10.7 333 417
575 90 111 2.3 10 11.5 270 333
208 306 306 5.8 12 23.7 918 918
230 277 277 5.8 12 21.4 831 831
171C 380 60 168 168 3.4 12 14.4 504 504
460 139 139 2.8 12 10.7 417 417
575 111 111 2.3 12 11.5 333 333
208 306 350 5.8 12 23.7 918 918
230 277 316 5.8 12 21.4 831 831
186C 380 60 168 192 3.4 12 14.4 504 504
460 139 158 2.8 12 10.7 417 417
575 111 126 2.3 12 11.5 333 333
208 306 350 5.8 14 23.7 918 1050
230 277 316 5.8 14 21.4 831 948
190C 380 60 168 192 3.4 14 14.4 504 576
460 139 158 2.8 14 10.7 417 474
575 111 126 2.3 14 11.5 333 378
208 350 350 5.8 14 23.7 1050 1050
230 316 316 5.8 14 21.4 948 948
200C 380 60 192 192 3.4 14 14.4 576 576
460 158 158 2.8 14 10.7 474 474
575 126 126 2.3 14 11.5 378 378
208 350 350 5.8 14 23.7 1050 1050
230 316 316 5.8 14 21.4 948 948
206C 380 60 192 192 3.4 14 14.4 576 576
460 158 158 2.8 14 10.7 474 474
575 126 126 2.3 14 11.5 378 378
208 350 350 7.8 14 30.5 1050 1050
230 316 316 7.2 14 27.6 948 948
218C 380 60 192 192 4.1 14 20.0 576 576
460 158 158 3.6 14 13.8 474 474
575 126 126 3.0 14 11.5 378 378
NOTE: Complete notes are on page 29

Table 13, ALS 141C – ALS 218C, Customer Wiring Information With Single-Point Power
WIRING TO OPTIONAL NONFUSED
WIRING TO STANDARD UNIT POWER BLOCK
ALS DISCONNECT SWITCH IN UNIT
UNIT VOLTS HZ CONNECTOR WIRE RANGE CONNECTOR WIRE RANGE
TERMINAL SIZE
SIZE PER PHASE SIZE PER PHASE
AMPS
(COPPER WIRE ONLY) (COPPER WIRE ONLY)
208 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 800 (3) 3/0 to 400 MCM
230 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
141C 380 60 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
460 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
575 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 250 (1) 4 to 350 MCM
208 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 800 (2) 500 to 700 MCM
230 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 800 (3) 3/0 to 400 MCM
150C 380 60 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
460 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
575 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
208 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 800 (2) 500 to 700 MCM
230 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 800 (2) 500 to 700 MCM
171C 380 60 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
460 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
575 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
208 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 1200 (3) 500 to 750 MCM
230 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 800 (2) 500 to 700 MCM
186C 380 60 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
460 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
575 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
208 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 1200 (3) 500 to 750 MCM
230 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 800 (2) 500 to 700 MCM
190C 380 60 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
460 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
575 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
208 950 (2) 2 to 750 MCM 1200 (3) 500 to 750 MCM
230 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 1200 (3) 500 to 750 MCM
200C 380 60 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
460 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
575 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
208 950 (2) 2 to 750 MCM 1200 (3) 500 to 750 MCM
230 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 1200 (3) 500 to 750 MCM
206C 380 60 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
460 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
575 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
208 950 (2) 2 to 750 MCM 1200 (3) 500 to 750 MCM
230 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 1200 (3) 500 to 750 MCM
218C 380 60 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
460 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM
575 840 (2) 2 to 600 MCM 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM
NOTE:
1. Terminal size amps are the maximum amps that the power block is rated for.

Table 14, ALS 141C–ALS 218C, Wiring Information with Multiple-Point Power w/o Disconnect
ALS WIRING TO UNIT POWER BLOCK
UNIT VOLTS HZ TERMINAL SIZE (AMPS) CONNECTOR WIRE RANGE PER PHASE (COPPER WIRE ONLY)
SIZE CKT 1 CKT 2 CKT 1 CKT 2
208 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
230 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
141C 380 60 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
460 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
575 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
208 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
230 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
150C 380 60 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
460 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
575 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
208 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
230 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
171C 380 60 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
460 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
575 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
208 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
230 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
186C 380 60 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
460 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
575 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
208 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
230 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
190C 380 60 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
460 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
575 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
208 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
230 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
200C 380 60 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
460 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
575 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
208 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
230 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
206C 380 60 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
460 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
575 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
208 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
230 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
218C 380 60 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
460 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
575 840 840 (2) #2 to 600 MCM (2) #2 to 600 MCM
NOTES:
1. Terminal size amps are the maximum amps that the power block is rated for.
2. See Table 15 for multiple point with Disconnect Switch connections.

Table 15, ALS 141C –218C, Wiring Data with Multiple-Point Power w/ Disconnect Switch
ALS WIRING TO UNIT DISCONNECT SWITCH
UNIT VOLTS HZ TERMINAL SIZE (AMPS) CONNECTOR WIRE RANGE PER PHASE (COPPER WIRE ONLY)
SIZE CKT 1 CKT 2 CKT 1 CKT 2
208 400 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM (1) 250 to 500 MCM
230 400 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM (1) 250 to 500 MCM
141C 380 60 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
460 150 150 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
575 150 150 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
208 400 400 (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM
230 400 400 (1) 250 to 500 MCM (1) 250 to 500 MCM
150C 380 60 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
460 150 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
575 150 150 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
208 400 400 (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM
230 400 400 (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM
171C 380 60 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
460 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
575 150 150 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
208 400 600 (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
230 400 600 (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
186C 380 60 225 250 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 350 MCM
460 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
575 150 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
208 400 600 (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
230 400 600 (2) 3/0 to 250 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
190C 380 60 225 250 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 350 MCM
460 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
575 150 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
208 600 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
230 600 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
200C 380 60 250 250 (1) 4 to 350 MCM (1) 4 to 350 MCM
460 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
575 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
208 600 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
230 600 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
206C 380 60 250 250 (1) 4 to 350 MCM (1) 4 to 350 MCM
460 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
575 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
208 600 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
230 600 600 (2) 250 to 350 MCM (2) 250 to 350 MCM
218C 380 60 250 250 (1) 4 to 350 MCM (1) 4 to 350 MCM
460 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
575 225 225 (1) 4 to 4/0 (1) 4 to 4/0
NOTE:
1. Terminal size amps are the maximum amps that the disconnect switch is rated for.

Electrical Data Notes
1. Allowable voltage limits
Unit nameplate 208V/60Hz/3PH: 187V to 229V
Unit nameplate 230V/60Hz/3Ph: 207V to 253V
2. Unit wire size ampacity (MCA) is equal to 125% of the largest compressor-motor RLA plus 100%
of RLA of all other loads in the circuit including control transformer. Wire size ampacity for
separate 115V control circuit power is 15 amps for ALS 141C through ALS 218C.
3. Compressor RLA values are for wire sizing purposes only but do reflect normal operating current
draw at unit rated capacity. If unit is equipped with SpeedTrol condenser fan motors, the first
motor on each refrigerant circuit is a single phase, 1 hp motor, with a FLA of 2.8 amps at 460 volts
(5.6 amps at 208/230 volts). If the unit is not equipped with SpeedTrol, the standard fan motor
will be 1 1/2 hp, 3-phase (for ALS 141C-206C except ALS 218C which will be 2 hp, 3-phase) with
FLA as shown in the electrical tables.
4. If the unit is equipped with SpeedTrol motors, the first motor on each refrigerant circuit is a single
phase, 1 hp motor, with a LRA of 7.3 amps at 460 volts (14.5 amps at 208/230 volts). If the unit is
not equipped with SpeedTrol, the standard fan motor will be 1 1/2 hp, 3-phase with a LRA as
shown in the electrical tables.
5. Single point power supply requires a single disconnect to supply electrical power to the unit. This
power must be fused.
6. Multiple point power supply requires two independent power circuits on ALS 141C-ALS 218C.
7. All field wiring to unit power block or optional nonfused disconnect switch must be copper.
8. Field wire size values given in tables apply to 75°C rated wire per NEC except for ALS 200C-ALS
218C for 208V single point application which require 90°C rated wire or as noted.
9. External disconnect switch(s) or HACR breakers must be field supplied. Note: On single point
power units a non-fused disconnect switch in the cabinet is available as an option.
10. All wiring must be done in accordance with applicable local and national codes.
11. Recommended time delay fuse size or HACR circuit breakers is equal to 150% of the largest
compressor motor RLA plus 100% of remaining compressor RLAs and the sum of condenser fan
FLAs.
12. Maximum time delay fuse size or HACR circuit breakers is equal to 225% of the largest
compressor-motor RLA plus 100% of remaining compressor RLAs and the sum of condenser fan
FLAs.
13. MCA may vary slightly due to fan motor options such as Speedtrol, TEFC.

Field Wiring Diagram
Figure 7, Typical Field Wiring Diagram

Physical Data
Table 16, Physical Data, ALS 141C – ALS 186C

ALS MODEL NUMBER
DATA 141C 150C 171C 186C
Ckt 1 Ckt 2 Ckt 1 Ckt 2 Ckt 1 Ckt 2 Ckt 1 Ckt 2
BASIC DATA
Unit Cap. @ ARI Conditions, tons (kW) 124.5 (436) 139.7 (489) 155.8 (545) 170 (595)
Unit Operating Charge R-22, lbs (kg) 140 (63.5) 140 (63.5) 140 (63.5) 150 (68.1) 150 (68.1) 150 (68.1) 150 (68.1) 160 (72.6)
Cabinet Dimensions 228.7 x 83.4 x 92.5 228.7 x 83.4 x 92.5 228.7 x 83.4 x 92.5 228.7 x 83.4 x 92.5
L x W x H, in. (mm) (5809 x 2118 x 2350) (5809 x 2118 x 2350) (5809 x 2118 x 2350) (5809 x 2118 x 2350)
Unit Operating Weight, lbs. (kg) 9700 (4395) 9880 (4475) 9890 (4480) 9900 (4485)
Unit Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) 9420 (4270) 9550 (4325) 9560 (4330) 9570 (4335)
COMPRESSORS, SCREW, SEMI-HERMETIC
Nominal Capacity, tons (kW) 65 (230) 65 (230) 65 (230) 80 (280) 80 (280) 80 (280) 80 (280) 95 (335)
CONDENSERS, HIGH EFFICIENCY FIN AND TUBE TYPE WITH INTEGRAL SUBCOOLER
2
Coil Face Area, ft. (m ) 115.6 (10.7) 115.6 (10.7) 115.6 (10.7) 115.6 (10.7) 115.6 (10.7) 115.6 (10.7) 115.6 (10.7) 115.6 (10.7)
Finned Height x Finned Length 80 x 208 80 x 208 80 x 208 80 x 208 80 x 208 80 x 208 80 x 208 80 x 208
ft. (mm) (2032 x 5283) (2032 x 5283) (2032 x 5283) (2032 x 5283) (2032 x 5283) (2032 x 5283) (2032 x 5283) (2032 x 5283)
Fins Per Inch x Rows Deep 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3
CONDENSER FANS, DIRECT DRIVE PROPELLER TYPE
No. of Fans -- Fan Diameter, in. (mm) 10 - 28 (711) 10 - 28 (711) 12 - 28 (711) 12 - 28 (711)
No. of Motors -- hp (kW) 10 - 1.5 (1.1) 10 - 1.5 (1.1) 12 - 1.5 (1.1) 12 - 1.5 (1.1)
Fan & Motor RPM, 60Hz 1140 1140 1140 1140
60 Hz Fan Tip Speed, fpm 8357 8357 8357 8357
60 Hz Total Unit Airflow, cfm 90200 90200 108240 108240
EVAPORATOR, DIRECT EXPANSION
Shell Dia.-Tube Length 12.75 – 94.6 14.0 – 95.5 14.0 – 95.5 14.0 – 95.5
in.(mm) - in. (mm) (324 - 2403) (356 - 2425) (356 - 2425) (356 - 2425)
Evaporator R-22 Charge lbs (kg) 34 (15.4) 34 (15.4) 45 (20.4) 45 (20.4) 45 (20.4) 45 (20.4) 45 (20.4) 45 (20.4)
Water Volume, gallons (liters) 34 (129) 40 (151) 40 (151) 40 (151)
Max. Water Pressure, psi (kPa) 152 (1048) 152 (1048) 152 (1048) 152 (1048)
Max. Refrigerant Pressure, psi (kPa) 300 (2068) 300 (2068) 300 (2068) 300 (2068)
Table 17, Physical Data, ALS 190C – ALS 218C

ALS MODEL NUMBER
DATA 190C 200C 206C 218C
Ckt 1 Ckt 2 Ckt 1 Ckt 2 Ckt 1 Ckt 2 Ckt 1 Ckt 2
BASIC DATA
Unit Cap. @ ARI Conditions, tons (kW) 173.1 (606) 184.2 (645) 190.3 (666) 204.4 (715)
Unit Operating Charge R-22, lbs (kg) 170 (77.0) 180 (81.5) 180 (81.5) 180 (81.5) 185 (83.8) 185 (83.8) 210 (95.1) 210 (95.1)
Cabinet Dimensions, 263.4 x 83.4 x 92.5 263.4 x 83.4 x 92.5 263.4 x 83.4 x 92.5 263.4 x 83.4 x 92.5
L x W x H, in. (mm) (6690 x 2118 x 2350) (6690 x 2118 x 2350) (6690 x 2118 x 2350) (6690 x 2118 x 2350)
Unit Operating Weight, lbs. (kg) 10620 (4810) 10630 (4815) 10960 (4965) 11550 (5230)
Unit Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) 10290 (4660) 10300 (4665) 10500 (4755) 10730 (4860)
COMPRESSORS, SCREW, SEMI-HERMETIC
Nominal Capacity, tons (kW) 80 (280) 95 (335) 95 (335) 95 (335) 95 (335) 95 (335) 95 (335) 95 (335)
CONDENSERS, HIGH EFFICIENCY FIN AND TUBE TYPE WITH INTEGRAL SUBCOOLER
2
Coil Face Area, ft. (m ) 135.0 (12.5) 135.0 (12.5) 135.0 (12.5) 135.0 (12.5) 135.0 (12.5) 135.0 (12.5) 135.0 (12.5) 135.0 (12.5)
Finned Height x Finned Length 80 x 243 80 x 243 80 x 243 80 x 243 80 x 243 80 x 243 80 x 243 80 x 243
ft. (mm) (2032 x 6172) (2032 x 6172) (2032 x 6172) (2032 x 6172) (2032 x 6172) (2032 x 6172) (2032 x 6172) (2032 x 6172)
Fins Per Inch x Rows Deep 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3 16 x 3
CONDENSER FANS, DIRECT DRIVE PROPELLER TYPE
No. of Fans -- Fan Diameter, in. (mm) 14 - 28 (711) 14 - 28 (711) 14 - 28 (711) 14 - 28 (711)
No. of Motors -- hp (kW) 14 - 1.5 (1.1) 14 - 1.5 (1.1) 14 - 1.5 (1.1) 14 - 2.0 (1.5)
Fan & Motor RPM, 60Hz 1140 1140 1140 1140
60 Hz Fan Tip Speed, fpm 8357 8357 8357 8357
60 Hz Total Unit Airflow, cfm 126280 126280 126280 138908
EVAPORATOR, DIRECT EXPANSION
Shell Dia. -- Tube Length 14.0 – 95.5 14.0 – 95.5 16.0 – 96.8 20.0 – 99.7
in.(mm) - in. (mm) (356 - 2425) (356 - 2425) (406 - 2459) (508 -2532)
Evaporator R-22 Charge lbs (kg) 45 (20.4) 45 (20.4) 45 (20.4) 45 (20.4) 57 (25.8) 57 (25.8) 68 (30.8) 68 (30.8)
Water Volume, gallons (liters) 40 (151) 40 (151) 55 (208) 98 (371)
Max. Water Pressure, psi (kPa) 152 (1048) 152 (1048) 152 (1048) 152 (1048)
Max. Refrigerant Pressure, psi (kPa) 300 (2068) 300 (2068) 300 (2068) 300 (2068)

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Dimensions, ALS
Note: See page 33 for lifting locations, mounting locations, weights and mounting loads.
Figure 8, Dimensions, ALS 141C – ALS 218C
Victaulic Connections
Couplings by Others. Notes:
Note: Remote evaporator 1. All dimensions in inches (mm).
connections in this location.
“B” 2. Only water connections as shown are available.
“C”
Control Compressor “D”

Inlet Outlet
Center #1
83.4
Power (2118)
Center Compressor
Control wiring #2
entry knockouts
for ½ (13)
conduit both Power entry location this side only.
2 additional knockouts 6.0 (152) Air
sides of unit.
ALS 141C – 218C
above and below this opening Standard Coil Guards Discharge

6.0
(152) for multiple power supply.
92.5
(2350)
48.6
(1234) 28.5 (724)
“E”
8.1 6.50 (165)

“X”
(206) “A” “Y”
ALS Evaporator Center of Gravity Conn. Size

Size In.
A B C D E X Y
141C
150C
Product Manual ALS-5
171C
186C
190C
200C
206C
218C
Figure 9, ALS141C – ALS186C Lifting and Mounting Locations
L2 L4
M2 M4 M6
36 (914)
102 (2591)
192 (4877)
CONTROL
83.4
BOX
(2118)
161 (4089)
46 (1168)
M1 M3 M5
L1 L3 2 (51)
Typical Spacing
for Isolator
Mounting (6)
Lifting Weight for Each Point Mounting Loads for Each Point
ALS lb (kg) lb. (kg) Operating Wt Shipping Wt. Copper Fin
Model lb. (kg) lb. (kg) Add
L1 & L2 L3 & L4 M1 & M2 M3 & M4 M5 & M6
141 2585 (1171) 2125 (963) 1835 (831) 1785 (809) 1230 (557) 9700 (4394) 9420 (4267) 1370 (620)
150 2570 (1164) 2205 (999) 1830 (829) 1805 (818) 1305 (591) 9880 (4476) 9550 (4326) 1370 (620)
171 2570 (1164) 2210 (1001) 1830 (829) 1810 (820) 1305 (591) 9890 (4472) 9560 (4331) 1370 (620)
186 2575 (1166) 2210 (1001) 1830 (829) 1810 (820) 1310 (593) 9900 (4485) 9570 (4335) 1370 (620)
NOTES:
1. 2 ½ in. (63.5 mm) lifting holes at location "L" on side of base rail.
2. 1 in. (25.4 mm) mounting holes at location "M" on bottom of base rail.
Figure 10, ALS190C - ALS218C Lifting and Mounting Locations

L2 L4
M2 M4 M6
36 (914)
123 (3124)
224 (5690)
CONTROL
83.4
BOX
(2118)
195 (4953)
46 (1168)
M1 M3 M5
L1 L3 2 (51)
Typical Spacing
for Isolator
Mounting (6)
Lifting Weight for Each Point Mounting Loads for Each Point
ALS lb (kg) lb. (kg) Operating Wt Shipping Wt. Copper Fin
Model lb. (kg) lb. (kg) Add
L1 & L2 L3 & L4 M1 & M2 M3 & M4 M5 & M6
190 2915 (1320) 2230 (1010) 2010 (910) 2135 (967) 1165 (527) 10620 (4811) 10290 (4661) 1610 (730)
200 2920 (1323) 2230 (1010) 2015 (913) 2135 (967) 1165 (527) 10630 (4815) 10300 (4666) 1610 (730)
206 2940 (1332) 2310 (1046) 2000 (906) 2240 (1015) 1240 (562) 10960 (4965) 10500 (4756) 1610 (730)
218 2960 (1341) 2405 (1089) 1985 (899) 2425 (1098) 1365 (618) 11550 (5232) 10730 (4861) 1610 (730)

Installation and Application
Rigging
Care must be taken to avoid dropping the unit during unloading or moving as this can result
in serious property damage and personal injury. Do not push or pull the unit from anything
other than the base, and block the forklift away from the unit to prevent damage to the sheet
metal cabinet and end frame. Do not lift the unit with a fork lift truck. To lift the unit, two
(or three or four depending on unit size) 2 1/2 inch (65mm) diameter lifting holes are
provided on each side in the base of the unit. Lengthwise and crosswise spreader bars must
be used between rigging lines to prevent damage to the condenser coils or unit cabinet and
to keep the lines coming up from the rigging holes to the spreaders vertical.
Unit Placement
For roof mounted applications, the unit must be installed on a steel channel or I-beam frame
to support the unit above the roof. For ground level applications, the unit must be installed
on a substantial base that will not settle. McQuay recommends a one piece concrete slab
with footings extended below the frost line, and the installation engineer should determine
its necessity. The foundation must be level within 1/2 inch (13mm) over its length and
width and strong enough to support the unit's operating weight as listed in the Physical Data
tables.
On ground level applications fin protection against vandalism is recommended, either by
the optional factory installed condenser coil guard or a field installed screen fence. Note
that the fence must allow free flow of air to the condenser coil for proper unit operation.
Clearances
Air-cooled units require free air flow to and from the condenser coils. Units should be
installed per the listed installation clearances. There must be no obstructions above the
fan discharge that may cause air recirculation. Air restriction and recirculation can cause
high pressure trips and will reduce capacity, efficiency, and compressor life. Do not install
ductwork on condenser fans. Structures, other equipment, fencing, plants, and trees must
be considered for air flow interference. Ventilators and any sources of contaminated or
heated discharges gases and air will affect system performance. Pit type installation must
meet McQuay’s requirements.
Service Access
Each end of the unit must be accessible after installation for periodic service work.
Compressors, filter-driers, and manual liquid line shutoff valves must be accessible on each
side of the unit adjacent to the control box. High pressure and low pressure transducers are
mounted on the compressor. The cooler barrel heater thermostat is located on the cooler.
Compressor overloads, microprocessor, and most other operational, safety and starting
controls are located in the unit control box.
The electric disconnect switch should be mounted adjacent to the unit but not directly on
unit sheet metal components.
On all ALS units the condenser fans and motors can be removed from the top of the unit.
The complete fan/motor assembly can be removed for service. The fan blade and fan motor
rain shield must be removed for access to wiring terminals at the top of the motor.
Consult minimum clearance requirement drawings on the following pages for equipment
space layout.

Figure 11, Service Clearance Requirements, ALS 141 - 218
Notes:
1. Minimum side clearance between two units is 12 feet (3.7 meters).
2. Unit must not be installed in a pit or enclosure that is deeper or taller than the height of the unit
unless extra clearance is provided per note 4.
3. Minimum clearance on each side is 8 feet (2.4 meters) when installed in a pit no deeper than the
unit height.
4. Minimum side clearance to a side wall or building taller than the unit height is 8 feet (2.4 meters)
provided no solid wall above 6 feet (1.8 meters) is closer than 12 feet (3.7 meters) to the opposite
side of the unit.
5. The removable post for compressor service access must not be blocked at either side of the unit.
6. Do not mount electrical conduits, etc., above the side rail on either side of the unit. Do not block
service access to compressor controls or refrigerant driers or valves.
7. There must be no obstruction of the fan discharge.

Restricted Air Flow
General
The clearances required for design-life operation of ALS air-cooled condensers are
described in the previous section. Occasionally, these clearances cannot be maintained due
to site restrictions such as units being too close together or a fence or wall restricting
airflow, or both.
Fortunately the McQuay ALS chillers have several features that can mitigate the penalties
attributable to restricted airflow.
• The condenser section is “U” shaped, as shown below. This allows inlet air for these
coils to come in from either side. A vertical coil and its adjacent horizontal coil are
manifolded together to serve one compressor circuit. Every compressor always has its
own independent refrigerant circuit.
• The MicroTech control is proactive in response to “off-design conditions”. In the case
of single or compounded influences restricting airflow to the unit, the microprocessor
will act to keep the compressor(s) running (at reduced capacity) rather than allowing a
shut-off on high discharge pressure.
• The MicroTech control can be programmed to sequence the compressors in the most
advantageous way. For example, in the diagram shown below, it might be desirable to
program circuit #1 to be the lag circuit (last circuit to reach full load) during periods of
high ambient temperatures.
Figure 12, Coil and Fan Arrangement
The following sections discuss the most common situations of condenser air restriction and
give capacity and power adjustment factors for each. Note that in unusually severe
conditions, the MicroTech controller would adjust the unit operation to remain online until
a less severe condition is reached.

Case 1, Building or Wall on One Side of One Unit
The existence of a screening wall or the wall of a building in close proximity to an air-
cooled chiller is common in both rooftop and ground level applications. Hot air
recirculation on the coils adjoining the wall will increase compressor discharge pressure,
decreasing capacity and increasing power consumption. Only the compressor(s) connected
to these coils will be affected. Circuits opposite the wall are unaffected.
When close to a wall, it is desirable to place chillers on the North or East side of them. It is
also desirable to have prevailing winds blowing parallel to the unit’s long axis. The worst
case is to have wind blowing hot discharge air into the wall.
Figure 13, Unit Adjacent to Wall
Figure 14, Adjustment Factors

Case 2, Two Units Side By Side
Two or more units sited side by side are common. If spaced closer than 12 feet (3.7 meters)
it is necessary to adjust the performance of each unit; circuits adjoining each other are
affected. NOTE: This case applies only to two units side by side. See Case 3 for three or
more parallel units. If one of the two units also has a wall adjoining it, see Case 1. Add the
two adjustment factors together and apply to the unit located between the wall and the other
unit.
Mounting units end to end will not necessitate adjusting performance. Depending on the
actual arrangement, sufficient space must be left between the units for access to the control
panel door opening and/or evaporator tube removal. See “Clearance” section of this guide
for requirements for specific units.
Pit or solid wall surrounds should not be used where the ambient air temperature exceeds
105°F (40°C).
Figure 15, Two Units Side by Side
Figure 16, Adjustment Factor

Case 3, Three or More Units Side By Side
When three or more units are side by side, the outside chillers (1 and 3 in this case) are
influenced by the middle unit only on their inside circuits. Their adjustment factors will be
the same as Case 2. All inside units (only number 2 in this case) are influenced on both
sides and must be adjusted by the factors shown below.
Figure 17, Three or More Units

Case 4, Open Screening Walls
Decorative screening walls are often used to help conceal a unit either on grade or on a
rooftop. These walls should be designed such that the combination of their open area and
distance from the unit do not require performance adjustment. It is assumed that the wall
height is equal to or less than the unit height when mounted on its base support. This is
usually satisfactory for concealment. If the wall height is greater than the unit height, see
Case 5, Pit Installation.
The distance from the ends of the unit to the end walls should be sufficient for service,
opening control panel doors, and pulling evaporator tubes, as applicable.
If each side wall is a different distance from the unit, the distances can be averaged
providing either wall is not less than 8 feet (2.4 meters) from the unit. For example, do not
average 4 feet and 20 feet to equal 12 feet.
Figure 19, Open Screening Walls
Figure 20, Wall Free Area vs Distance

Case 5, Pit/Solid Wall Installation
Pit installations can cause operating problems and great care should be exercised if they are
to be used on an installation. Recirculation and restriction can both occur. A solid wall
surrounding a unit is substantially the same as a pit and the data presented here should be
used.
Steel grating is sometimes used to cover a pit to prevent accidental falls or trips into the pit..
The grating material and installation design must be strong enough to prevent such
accidents, yet provide abundant open area or serious recirculation problems will occur.
Have any pit installation reviewed by McQuay application engineers prior to installation to
make sure it has sufficient air-flow characteristics. The installation design engineer must
approve the work to avoid an unreasonable risk of accident.
Figure 21, Pit Installation

Chilled Water Systems
McQuay requires that chilled water piping for its chillers be designed and installed in
conformance with the system recommendations described in (American Society of Heating
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.) ASHRAE Handbooks. Specifically
the 1996 Edition, HVAC Systems & Equipment, Chapter 12.
Multiple Units
Chillers are frequently installed in multiple. Doing so provides standby reliability and
improved performance, and is recommended. Multiplicity of machines however can result
in unexpected problems where chiller controls or capacity reduction are overlooked in the
design. Single chiller installations are equally susceptible to application oversight. The
following offers supplemental information to that discussed in ASHRAE for the purpose of
minimizing installation problems.
Water Flow
Chilled water systems are normally designed with leaving chilled water temperatures of
40°F to 46°F (5°C to 8°C), a 10 degree F (6 degree C) water temperature difference and
0.0001 fouling factor. Catalog performance tables display data for the chillers at these
conditions. Actual design may be different, and Product Manuals include adjustment
factors or special rating tables to account for other conditions.
1. Addition of secondary coolants such as ethylene glycol
2. Variances from 10 degree F (6 degree C) water temperature differences
3. More than standard water fouling
4. Elevation and ambient air temperatures
Specifications and start-up procedures should:

1. Confirm that the chilled water piping system had been properly flushed out before
being connected to the chiller vessel.
2. Confirm that the piping contains
a) A cleanable strainer at the evaporator inlet to remove impurities before they reach
the chiller vessel
b) An expansion tank in the piping, and
c) An air vent located at the system high point to purge trapped air in the piping
system. An air vent is also located at the top of the direct expansion chiller vessel
and in the water head of a flooded vessel evaporator or condenser. Note: The
evaporator will not provide venting and must not be the high point in the system.
All water systems include air in solution with the water. The percentage of air that can be
retained in solution is a function of the water temperature and water pressure. Since these
two values change in both chilled and hot water systems, the presence of both b and c
components listed above are vital to the successful operation of the system.

The presence of a cleanable filter or strainer (2a above) in a chilled water piping system is
frequently taken for granted. The fact is that the filter or strainer may be inadequate for the
installation or may be installed in the wrong location.
1. If the chilled water pump is located in the chilled water piping exiting the chiller vessel
(down stream of the chiller), and the strainer is in its normal position ahead of the
chilled water pump, then system impurities will be drawn, unfiltered through the chiller
vessel. Severe reduction in chiller performance or damage to the evaporator tubes is
the probable result.
2. Many chiller installations today are replacements for older less efficient machines or
chillers with CFC refrigerants. Existing piping is drained down, opened to atmosphere,
and reconnected to the new chiller vessel. Rust formed over the years and during the
replacement process can break loose, pass through a conventional strainer, and settle in
the chiller vessel that is frequently the lowest point in the piping system. Not only is a
higher capacity filter required for these installations, but chemical treatment of the
water is recommended immediately and should be maintained throughout the
equipment life.
Figure 23, Typical Chilled Water Piping
Vent
Outlet
Vibration Flow Balancing Gate valve

Eliminator Switch valve
Valved
pressure
gauge Protect all field piping
against freezing
Vibration
Water Gate valve
Eliminator
Drain strainer
Note: The cross piping for the pressure gauge can be as small as ¼ inch. The purpose of this arrangement is to provide an easy
method to use one gauge to accurately measure both pressures
Checking Water Flow

The simplest method of checking water flow in a clean system (the chiller vessel has not
been fouled nor is air bound), is to read the entering and leaving pressures and compare the
actual pressure drop to the value published in the product catalog.
Pressure drops at the job are read in psi or feet of water (kPa). Published values are
displayed in feet of water. Use the following formula to convert from one to another.
2.31 x PSI = Feet of water
or
Feet of water x 0.433 = PSI
System Water Volume

It is important to have adequate water volume in the system to provide an opportunity for
the chiller to sense a load change, adjust to the change and stabilize. As the expected load
change becomes more rapid, a greater water volume is needed. The system water volume is
the total amount of water in the evaporator, air handling products and associated piping. If
the water volume is too low, operational problems can occur including rapid compressor

cycling, rapid loading and unloading of compressors, erratic refrigerant flow in the chiller,
improper motor cooling, shortened equipment life and other undesirable occurrences.
For normal comfort cooling applications where the cooling load changes relatively slowly,
we recommend a minimum system volume of seven minutes times the flow rate (GPM).
For example, if the design chiller flow rate is 400 GPM, we recommend a minimum system
volume of 2800 gallons (400 GPM x 7 minutes).
For process applications where the cooling load can change rapidly, additional system water
volume is needed. A process example would be the cooling of hot metal objects. The load
would be very stable until the hot metal is dipped into the water tank. Then, the load would
increase drastically. For this type of application, we recommend the normal comfort
cooling recommendation addressed above plus three minutes of ballast for every 10% quick
change in load. For example, if the hot metal example load changes from a stable 50% load
to an immediate 100% load for metal cooling, the recommended system volume would
increase to 8800 gallons.
System volume = {400 GPM x 7 Minutes} + {(5 increment of 10% increase) x (3 Minutes)
x 400 GPM} = 8800 Gallons
Since there are many other factors that can influence performance, systems may
successfully operate below these suggestions. However, as the water volume decreases
below these suggestions, the possibility of problems increases. We believe that these
guidelines should be an industry standard and not just recommendations from McQuay.
Freeze Protection
McQuay air-cooled chillers are equipped with thermostatically controlled heat tape under
the insulation of the evaporator barrels. The heater comes from the factory connected to the
control power circuit but can be rewired to a separate 120V (110V, 50 Hz) supply. If this is
done, the disconnect switch should be clearly marked to avoid accidental deactivation of the
heater during freezing temperatures. The heater will provide freeze protection to -20°F
(-29°C). However, this does not provide protection to the exposed chilled water piping.
Unless the evaporator is flushed and drained as described in note 4 two or more of the
following recommendations should be part of the system design and be implemented.
1. Continuous circulation of water through the piping and heat exchanger.
2. Addition of the required concentration of a glycol anti-freeze to the circuit. This will
result in decreased capacity and increased pressure drop. Note: Do not use automotive
grade antifreezes that contain inhibitors harmful to chilled water systems. Only use
glycols specifically designated for use in building cooling systems.
3. Addition of insulation and heat to any exposed piping and equipment.
4. Draining and flushing the chiller with glycol.

Table 18, Freeze Protection
Percent Volume Glycol Concentration Required
Temperature
For Freeze Protection For Burst Protection
°F (°C)
Ethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol Ethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
20 (6.7) 16 18 11 12
10 (-12.2) 25 29 17 20
0 (-17.8) 33 36 22 24
-10 (-23.3) 39 42 26 28
-20 (-28.9) 44 46 30 30
-30 (-34.4) 48 50 30 33
-40 (-40.0) 52 54 30 35
-50 (-45.6) 56 57 30 35
-60 (-51.1) 60 60 30 35
Note:
1. These figures are examples only and may not be appropriate to every situation. Generally, for an extended margin of
protection, select a temperature at least 5°F lower than the expected lowest ambient temperature. Inhibitor levels should be
adjusted for solutions less than 30% glycol.
2. Glycol of less than 20% concentration is not recommended because of the potential for bacterial growth and loss of heat
transfer efficiency.
Variable Speed Pumping

Variable water flow involves changing the water flow through the evaporator as the load
changes. McQuay chillers are designed for this duty provided that the rate of change in
water flow is slow and the minimum and maximum flow rates for the vessel are not
exceeded.
The recommended change in water flow is listed in the table below. As the number of
stages of control increase, the slower the permissible rate of change in flow rate becomes.
For the ALS control logic, there are timers that limit the rate of unloading or loading
allowed. Slow changes allow the chiller the opportunity to sense a change, react to the
change and stabilize preventing operational problems.
Number of Unloading Maximum allowable % per
ALS Size
Compressors Steps minute of flow change
141 to 218 2 8 10.0
For example, assume that an ALS with two compressors has a design flow of 500 GPM and
the minimum vessel flow rate of 300 GPM. The allowable amount of flow change is 200
GPM. An ALS with two compressors has an allowable change rate of 10% of change per
minute. Therefore, the maximum rate of change recommended would be 20 GPM/minute
(200 X .10).
The water flow GPM through the vessel must remain between the minimum and maximum
values listed on Figure 3. If flow drops below the minimum allowable, large reductions in
heat transfer can occur. If the flow exceeds the maximum rate, excessive pressure drop and
tube erosion can occur.

Electrical Connections
All wiring must be done in accordance with applicable local and national codes.
ALS units may be ordered with internal power wiring for either single or multiple point
power connections. If single point power connection is ordered, a single power terminal
block is provided and wiring within the unit is sized in accordance with the U.S.A. National
Electrical Code. A single field supplied disconnect is required or can be furnished as a
factory option. If multiple point power wiring is ordered, two power connections are
required for ALS 141C through ALS 218C. Wiring within the unit is sized in accordance
with the U.S.A. National Electrical Code. Separate field supplied or factory supplied
disconnects are required for each circuit.
Disconnecting means are addressed by Article 440 of the U.S.A. National Electrical Code
(NEC) which requires "disconnecting means capable of disconnecting air conditioning and
refrigerating equipment including motor-compressors, and controllers from the circuit
feeder." The disconnect switch should be selected and located within the NEC guidelines.
Maximum recommended fuse sizes are given in the electrical data tables of this catalog for
help in sizing the disconnect.
Terminals are provided in the unit control center for optional field hookup of the control
circuit to a separate fused 115 volt power supply. A control circuit transformer is factory
installed to eliminate the requirement for a separate power supply to the control circuit.
Terminals are provided in the unit control center for field hookup of the evaporator heater
to either a separate 115 volt power supply or to control circuit power.
Remote Evaporator
General
The multiple compressor ALS air-cooled chillers are available with remote evaporator.
This allows the main unit to be installed outdoors to save interior room and eliminates the
need for anti-freeze solutions and heat tracing of chilled water lines since the chilled water
system is indoors. There are some general guidelines to review before proceeding:
1. R-22 only.
2. Maximum line length of 50 ft (15 m) and Total Equivalent Length (TEL) of 120 ft
(37 m).
3. Evaporator not more than 6 ft (1.8 m) above the compressor or 16 ft (5 m) below
compressor.
4. No underground piping.
5. No hot gas bypass.
6. Units with remote evaporator are not included in the ARI Certification Program.
The remote evaporator is shipped separately, ready for quick and easy installation at the job
site. All refrigerant accessories such as liquid-vapor line shut-off valves, replaceable core
filter-driers, liquid line solenoid valves, electronic expansion valves, and sightglasses are
already included on the ALS condensing unit. The evaporator is equipped with entering

and leaving chilled water temperature sensor wells. The sensors are pre-wired to the ALS
unit with 75 feet long sensor leads that must be field connected to the evaporator
thermowells. Suction pressure transducers and temperature sensors must also be relocated
to the evaporator. ALS units are shipped with an operating charge of refrigerant. Field
piping must be leak tested, evacuated and charged during installation. Do not exceed 150
psig test pressure unless the unit is blanked off from the piping. Severe equipment damage
or personal injury can result.
Performance Derate Factors

All performance tables and adjustment factors found in this catalog are applicable for
remote evaporator installations, however, a performance derate must be applied to the R-22
performance data due to additional pressure drops in the suction and liquid lines which
cause a loss of compressor performance. These derates are based on a suction line pressure
drop equivalent of approximately 2°F (1°C) change in saturation temperature.
For R-22 applications:
Capacity = Tons (kW) x 0.97
Power = Compressor kW x 0.99
Refrigerant Line Sizes

General
Careful design of the refrigerant piping is necessary for efficient system operation. The
refrigerant piping should be designed for a low pressure drop to obtain maximum capacity
and efficiency while maintaining adequate velocity. Lines should slope in the direction of
flow to provide good oil return to the compressors. Cost considerations favor keeping line
sizes as small as possible while not exceeding acceptable pressure drops in order to
maintain unit performance.
NOTE
All refrigerant piping must be reviewed by McQuay Application Engineers
prior to order entry and will be verified by McQuay startup technicians.
Suction line sizing
Pressure drop in the suction line reduces system capacity and efficiency because it forces
the compressor to operate at lower suction pressure. The suction line should be sized for a
pressure drop approximately equivalent of 2°F (1°C) change in saturation temperature. For
suction line sizing see Table 19 through Table 21. For applications with the evaporator
below the ALS unit, the vertical section of the suction lines must be sized to return oil to
the compressors at the minimum compressor capacity step.
Example of Suction Line Size Calculation
ALS 150C condensing unit with refrigerant R-22
Evaporator located 5 feet below the ALS compressor
Lineal length of horizontal suction line is 25 feet
Suction line requires 7 long radius (90°) elbows; 3 in the horizontal, 4 in the riser

From Table 19, the nominal circuit capacities for circuit 1 and 2 are 65 and 80 tons
respectively
Total lineal suction line length = 30 feet each circuit (25 feet horizontal plus 5 feet
vertical riser). For the first try, assume that the total equivalent suction line length is
twice the lineal suction line length.
Therefore the estimated total equivalent suction line length = 60 feet
From Table 20 and Table 21, For nominal circuit capacities of 65 & 80 tons and equivalent
line length of 60 ft, the suction line size = 2 5/8" for horizontal lines and 2 1/8" for
vertical lines.
From Table 24, Fitting loss for 2 5/8" long radius (90°) elbow = 4.1 ft, and 3.3 ft for the 2
1/8 elbows.
Therefore fitting loss in equivalent feet of pipe for (3) 2 5/8" long radius (90°) elbow =
12.3 ft, and 13.2 ft for (4) 2 1/8" elbows.
Therefore the actual equivalent suction line length = 30 + 12.3 + 13.2 = 55.5 feet
From Table 20 and Table 21, For nominal circuit capacities of 65 & 80 tons and equivalent
line length of 55.5 ft the suction line size is correct.
Table 19, ALS 141C-420C Nominal Circuit Capacities

Circuit 1 Circuit 2
ALS Model
Tons (kW) Tons (kW)
141C 65 (229) 65 (229)
150C 65 (229) 80 (262)
171C 80 (262) 80 (262)
186C 80 (262) 95 (334)
190C 80 (262) 95 (334)
200C 95 (334) 95 (334)
206C 95 (334) 95 (334)
218C 95 (334) 95 (334)
Table 20, Vertical Upflow Suction Line Sizes

Nominal Circuit Vertical Upflow Suction Lines
Capacity
Equivalent Line Length Ft (m) Suction Line Size (in.)
Tons (kW)
40 (12) 2 1/8
65 (229)
75 (23) 2 1/8
40 (12) 2 1/8
80 (262)
75 (23) 2 1/8
40 (12) 2 5/8
95 (334)
75 (23) 2 5/8
Table 21, Horizontal and Vertical Downflow Suction Line Sizes

Nominal Circuit Vertical Downflow and Horizontal Suction Lines
Capacity
Equivalent Line Length Ft (m) Suction Line Size, in.
Tons (kW)
40 (12) 2 5/8
65 (229) 75 (23) 2 5/8
115 (35) 2 5/8
40 (12) 2 5/8
80 (262) 75 (23) 2 5/8
115 (35) 3 1/8
40 (12) 2 5/8
95 (334) 75 (23) 3 1/8
115 (35) 3 1/8

Liquid-Vapor Lines
The liquid-vapor line from the ALS condensing unit to the evaporator liquid connection is
not a conventional liquid line since it carries both liquid and vapor. The compressors on the
ALS units utilize a liquid cooled motor and an economizer. Therefore, the expansion valve
which feeds the full flow of liquid refrigerant into the compressor for motor cooling is
mounted in the liquid line between the condenser sub-cooling coil and the compressor inlet;
not at the evaporator inlet. The liquid-vapor line to the evaporator is a low pressure line
downstream of the expansion valve and the size is slightly larger than a normal liquid line.
For liquid line sizing see Table 22 and Table 23.
Table 22, Vertical Upflow Liquid-Vapor Line Sizes

Nominal Circuit Vertical Upflow Liquid-Vapor Lines
Capacity Equivalent Line Length Liquid-Vapor Line Size
Tons (kW) Ft (m) o.d (in.)
40 (12) 1 3/8
65 (229)
75 (23) 1 3/8
40 (12) 1 3/8
80 (262)
75 (23) 1 3/8
40 (12) 1 5/8
95 (334)
75 (23) 1 5/8
Table 23, Horizontal and Vertical Downflow Liquid-Vapor Line Sizes

Nominal Circuit Vertical Downflow and Horizontal Liquid-Vapor Lines
Capacity Equivalent Line Length Liquid-Vapor Line Size
Tons (kW) Ft (m) o.d (in.)
40 (12) 1 3/8
65 (229) 75 (23) 1 3/8
115 (35) 1 3/8
40 (12) 1 3/8
80 (262) 75 (23) 1 5/8
115 (35) 1 5/8
40 (12) 1 5/8
95 (334) 75 (23) 1 5/8
115 (35) 1 5/8
Insulation
All piping joints and fittings must be thoroughly leak tested before insulation is applied.
Suction lines must be insulated and should not be installed underground. Suction line
insulation must be selected to prevent condensation under local ambient conditions with the
lines at 40°F to 50°F (4.4°C to 10°C) operating temperatures. The liquid-vapor lines will
operate at 40°F to 60°F (4.4°C to 15.6°C) and must also be insulated to prevent sweating
and heat gain.
Location and Arrangement

Refrigerant lines should be as short and direct as possible to minimize tubing and fittings.
Long radius elbows must be used (except for traps) to minimize the pressure drops. Traps
should be as short as possible to minimize oil accumulation. Refrigerant piping should be
arranged so that normal inspection of the equipment is not hindered. Adequate clearance
should be provided between refrigerant piping and adjacent walls for insulation. Piping
should be run so that it does not interfere with compressor service access, passages or
obstruct headroom, windows and doors. Suction line hangers must be sized and located to
support the weight of the piping in accordance with good piping practice.
Horizontal portions of the suction lines must be downward sloping toward the compressors.
Slope all piping in the direction of flow. Vertical portions of the suction lines must be sized
for oil return at minimum compressor load.

Note: Double section risers must not be utilized on any circuit. Traps must be provided as
shown on Figure 24 and Figure 25.
Table 24, Fitting Equivalent Feet of Pipe

Line Size (in.) Angle Valve Globe Valve 90° Std. Radius Elbow 90° Long Radius Elbow
1 1/8 12 29 2.6 1.7
1 3/8 15 38 3.3 2.3
1 5/8 18 43 4.0 2.6
2 1/8 24 55 5.0 3.3
2 5/8 29 69 6.0 4.1
3 1/8 35 84 7.5 5.0
Equivalent Line Lengths

Recommended refrigerant line sizes are based on equivalent line lengths of straight pipe,
that is, a combination of straight pipe, fittings and valves. The pressure drop through valves
and fittings is determined by establishing the equivalent straight length of pipe of the same
size with the same friction loss. The "Total Equivalent Length" is the sum of the "Lineal
Line Length" and the appropriate "Valve and Fitting Losses in Equivalent Feet of Pipe for
Field Supplied Piping" given in Table 24.
Figure 24, Evaporator Above ALS Unit
Figure 25, Evaporator Below ALS Unit
NOTE: Keep the trap width at a minimum to avoid trapping excessive oil.
Startup Procedures
NOTE: McQuayService or an authorized McQuay service agent must do initial start-up and
commissioning.
Filter Driers
Following an initial 24 hour operation the pressure drop across the replaceable core, filter
drier should be checked. If this pressure drop exceeds the values given in Table 25 at the
various load conditions the filter drier cores must be replaced. Also, if the moisture
indicating sight glass shows a wet system condition after 24 hours of operation the filter
cores must be changed. This should remove any contaminants introduced during field

piping. The filter drier cores must also be changed anytime the system is opened for
servicing.
Table 25, Filter Drier Pressure Drop

Percent Circuit Maximum Recommended Pressure Drop Across Filter Drier
Loading (%) psig (kPa)
100 10 (69.0)
75 8 (55.2)
50 5 (34.5)
25 4 (27.6)
Refrigerant and Oil Charge

The relative position of the ALS unit and the evaporator and the distance between them
plays a critical role in determining suction and liquid line sizes and the field refrigerant and
oil charges. ALS units with the remote evaporator are shipped with an operating charge of
refrigerant and oil. It will be necessary to evacuate the evaporator and field installed lines
and field charge them. See Table 26 for refrigerant charge for suction and liquid-vapor
lines. McQuay Service will supply and add additional oil as required. The correct oil is
Planetelf ACD68AW, McQuay Part No. 735030439 (5 gal.), or 735030438 (1 gal.).
Charging Procedure
The calculated refrigerant and oil charge must be added through the factory supplied
charging valve located on the liquid-vapor line coming out of the compressor. Sufficient
charge must be added to clear the liquid line sight glass located at the outlet of the
condenser. Add an extra 10 lb. of refrigerant after the sight glass is clear. Note: Charge
must never be added through the compressor suction line. Severe equipment damage can
result.
Table 26, Refrigerant Charge for Suction and Liquid-Vapor Lines

Lineal Tubing Suction Line Refrigerant Charge Liquid-Vapor Line Refrigerant Charge
Length lb (kg) lb (kg)
Ft (m) Line (in.) R-22 Line (in.) R-22
2 1/8 0.33 (0.15) 1 3/8 3.6 (1.6)
10 (3) 2 5/8 0.51 (0.23) 1 5/8 5.0 (2.3)
3 1/8 0.71 (0.32)
2 1/8 0.66 (0.30) 1 3/8 7.2 (3.3)
20 (6) 2 5/8 1.02 (0.46) 1 5/8 10.0 (4.5)
3 1/8 1.42 (0.64)
2 1/8 0.99 (0.45) 1 3/8 10.8 (4.9)
30 (9) 2 5/8 1.53 (0.69) 1 5/8 15.0 (6.8)
3 1/8 2.13 (0.96)
2 1/8 1.32 (0.60) 1 3/8 14.4 (6.5)
40 (12) 2 5/8 2.04 (0.92) 1 5/8 20.0 (9.0)
3 1/8 2.84 (1.29)
Oil Charge
The oil charge is 3 gallons of oil per circuit.
Notes:
1. The only approved oil is that identified on the label attached to the compressors. All
POE oils are hygroscopic and care must be exercised in handling the oil to avoid
absorption and retention of moisture.
2. Do not leave the oil container open for more than a minute while charging oil. Do not
use oil that has not been properly sealed and stored.

Dimensions
Use the ALS dimension drawings (Figure 8) for the ALS with remote evaporator. The
refrigerant connections are located approximately where the refrigerant connections to the
unit mounted evaporator are on a packaged chiller. The remote evaporator dimensions are
Figure 26 and Figure 27.

Dimensions, Remote Evaporator
Figure 26, Evaporator for ALS 141 - ALS 200
OUTLET INLET
Water Refrigerant R-22 Operating Charge

ALS Evaporator Unit Weights lb. (kg)
Volume Volume lb. (kg)
Model Model
gal. (l) cu.ft. (l) Operating Shipping Circuit 1 Circuit 2
141 CDE350332801 34 (128) 1.4 (40.0) 934 (424) 635 (288) 34 (15.4) 34 (15.4)
150-200 CDE350332901 40 (150) 1.8 (52.4) 1127 (512) 758 (343) 45 (20.4) 45 (20.4)
ALS Overall Dimensions in. (mm) Conn.

Model Length "K" Height "A" "B" "C" "D" "H" "J" "G"
141 94.6 (2403) 17.8 (452) 11.0 (279) 10.2 (259) 12.8 (325) 6.4 (163) 85.2 (2164) 5 (152)
150-200 95.5 (2426) 18.4 (467) 12.0 (305) 10.2 (259) 14.0 (356) 6.8 (173) 84.0 (2134) 8 (203)

Figure 27, Evaporator for ALS 206 - ALS 218
152
OUTLET INLET
ALS Evaporator Water Volume Refrig Volume Weights lb. (kg) R-22 Opn Charge lb. (kg)
Model Model gal. (l) cu. ft. (l) Operating Shipping Circuit 1 Circuit 2
206 CDE350281651 55 (208) 2.4 (67.9) 1464 (665) 943 (428) 57 (25.8) 57 (25.8)
218 CDE350282101 98 (373) 2.8 (79.2) 2028 (921) 1121 (509) 68 (30.9) 68 (30.9)
ALS Dimensional Data

Model A C D H J K
206 21.3 (542) 12.1 (307) 16.0 (406) 6.9 (176) 84.5 (2149) 96.7 (2459)
218 23.6 (601) 12.4 (315) 20.0 (508) 9.2 (235) 86.6 (2202) 99.7 (2533)

Standard Features
Full Factory Testing
Factory run tests with water hookups on all units prior to shipment help provide a trouble
free start-up. Each unit is pressure tested, evacuated, and charged with a full operating
charge of refrigerant and oil. McQuay does quality control checks and individual unit tests
so that all controls are properly adjusted and operating correctly. Job site start-up and
expenses are kept to a minimum as the unit is shipped ready to operate.
Rigging
Designed for easy handling and low installation costs, the ALS air-cooled screw chillers are
assembled on a rugged galvanized steel channel base. The channel base distributes the unit
weight for uniform low roof loading. Lifting holes are provided in the base of the unit to
simplify installation. See dimension drawing for location.
Cabinet Construction
The unit casing and all structural members and rails are fabricated of continuous G90
galvanized steel and galvanized steel channel. The galvanized coating is applied to the base
metal by the hot dip process and conforms to standard ASTM A525. The exterior casing is
phosphatized and painted with a beige powder coated finish and passes the ASTM B117
500 hour salt spray test.
Compressors
All units feature multiple compressors with independent refrigerant circuits. The
compressor is a direct drive, 3600 rpm, single-screw type with one main rotor that meshes
with two diametrically opposed gaterotors. The two exactly opposed gaterotors create two
exactly opposed compression cycles resulting in a well balanced compression cycle.
The compressor has an internal economizer to enhance the unit's refrigeration effect and to
allow the compressor to run at a more efficient operating point. During the economizer
cycle vapor produced at the electronic expansion valve and motor cooling process is
redirected to the rotor inlet, while the remaining liquid refrigerant flows to the evaporator.
The electric motor is semi-hermetic, squirrel cage induction type and cooled by liquid
refrigerant. This allows the motor to operate at lower temperatures enhancing system
reliability and motor life when compared to suction gas cooled motors found on
reciprocating and twin-screw compressors.
Each compressor is equipped with suction and discharge service shutoff valves.
Evaporator
The evaporator is a direct expansion, shell-and-tube type with water flowing in the baffled
shell and refrigerant flowing through the tubes. Independent refrigerant circuits within the
evaporator serve each compressor.
The evaporator is constructed with a carbon steel shell and seamless high efficiency copper
tubes. Roll expansion anchors the refrigerant tubes in the heavy carbon steel tube sheets.
Refrigerant heads are constructed of carbon steel and are removable to permit access to the
tubes from either end. For easy draining and venting of the shell, 3/8 inch vent and drain
plugs are provided on the top and bottom of the shell.
The evaporator is wrapped with an electric resistance heater cable and insulated with 3/4
inch thick vinyl nitrate polymer sheet insulation to provide freeze protection down to -20°F
(-29°C) ambient air temperature. An ambient thermostat controls the heater cable.

(Note: A water flow switch must be field installed to protect against evaporator freeze-up
under low water flow conditions.)
The evaporator insulation has a K factor of 0.28 at 75°F (24°C). The insulation is fitted and
cemented in place, then painted with a resilient vinyl base paint to resist cracking.
The tube side maximum working pressure is 300 psi (2068 kPa). The water side working
pressure is 152 psi (1048 kPa). All evaporators are designed, constructed, inspected and
stamped in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code.
Condenser Fans and Motors

Multiple direct-drive propeller fans operate in formed bell shaped orifices at low tip speeds
for maximum static efficiency and minimum noise and vibration. Each fan is protected by a
heavy-gauge, close meshed, PVC coated fan guard and is positioned within the unit cabinet
for maximum protection against the elements.
A heavy-duty, 3-phase motor with permanently lubricated ball bearings and inherent
overload protection drives each condenser fan. Factory fusing provides positive protection
from short circuiting.
Condenser Coils
The condenser coils are constructed with internally enhanced seamless copper tubes
arranged in a staggered row pattern and mechanically expanded into McQuay lanced and
rippled aluminum fins with full fin collars. The fins have full drawn collars to completely
cover the copper tube for protection against atmospheric corrosion and provide excellent
heat transfer. An integral subcooler with a liquid sightglass on the inlet provides sufficient
subcooling to effectively eliminate the possibility of liquid flashing and increase unit
efficiency. Standard PVC coated wire mesh guards protect the coils.
Control Center
The ALS screw chiller is shipped with all operating and equipment protection controls,
control transformer and solid state motor starting and protection equipment, all factory
wired, operationally tested, and ready for service. Included are:
Controlled acceleration Electronic thermal overload Stalled motor protection
Controlled deceleration Over/under current protection Single phase protection
Phase rotation protection Current unbalance protection High load current
All controls are centrally located in a weather-resistant, hinged control center, with key-
locked doors to prevent unauthorized entry. Panel access doors include steel rod door
retainers to prevent flapping while open. Dead front panels help protect service personnel
from accidental contact with line voltage components.
Power Connections
Standard power connection is to a single power block except for 208/230 volts on model
ALS 245C and larger that have multipoint connection as standard (single point not
available). Various options are available.

Optional Features
Controls
Low ambient head pressure control
Optional SpeedTrol head pressure control permits unit operation down to 0°F (-18°C)
ambient. However, since the actual minimum ambient can be dependent on wind
conditions, wind baffles are also available.
Under/over voltage protection

Phone modem
(Part Number 0072140601) An optional 9600 baud modem interface is available which
allows the operator to control (or monitor) all chiller operations from a remote location
through standard phone lines.
Ice storage
The unit is equipped with control logic to handle the low temperatures associated with
thermal storage applications. They are also supplied with additional evaporator insulation.
Water flow switch

(Part Number 01750330) A water flow switch is available for field installation in the chilled
water piping to protect against evaporator freeze-up under low or no flow conditions.
Terminals are provided in the unit control center for field hook up of the water flow
detection switch.
Electrical
Multipoint power blocks
Available on all units.
Disconnect switch(s)
A single point factory installed nonfused disconnect switch with through-the-door handle is
available on all units.
Multiple point factory installed disconnect switches are available on all units.
Disconnect switches are available for field mounting. Through-the-door handles are
optional and require cutting of the door in the field.
Circuit Breakers
Circuit breakers are available on all single point power connection arrangements.
Totally enclosed fan cooled condenser fan motors

TEFC condenser fan motors are available as an option in lieu of the standard open drip-
proof (ODP) fan motors when required by the application. When low ambient SpeedTrol is
ordered the number 1 condenser fan motor on each refrigerant circuit will still be open drip-
proof. TEFC motors is standard on model ALS 218C.
Unit amps sensor package

A unit amp sensor package can be provided which will display the percent of total unit amp
draw at any given time.

115 volt convenience outlet
A 10.0 amp, 115 volt convenience outlet mounted inside the control panel is available as an
option on all units.
Ground fault protection
A ground fault interrupter can be provided to shut down the entire unit if a ground fault
condition is sensed.
Unit
Black Fin coil
Aluminum fin stock is precoated with a phenolic epoxy coating with 1000 hour salt spray
resistance (ASTM B117-90).
Copper fin condenser coils
Copper fin condenser coils are available as an option on all models.
Baked epoxy condenser fin coating

Electro Fin flexible dip and baked epoxy protective coating with 3000+ hour salt spray
resistance (ASTM B117-90) is available on the condenser coils and coil frames. Provides
protection against adverse environments such as salt air as found on sea coast applications
and many chemical environments. Consult the local McQuay sales office for complete
specification and chemical resistance chart.
Protective base guards

Optional factory installed wire mesh lower base guards provide protection for ground level
installations. Coil guards are standard.
Wind baffles/hail guard

The presence of wind will have an adverse affect on any air-cooled chiller. Wind across a
condenser coil will not allow a chiller to operate as efficiently, or possibly not even start, at
low ambient temperatures. Wind in effect raises the minimum ambient temperature in
which the chiller can operate. The ALS air-cooled chillers are available with field installed
wind baffles which allow the chiller to operate effectively down to the ambient temperature
for which it was designed.
Hail can have a damaging effect on the performance of an air-cooled condenser. As the
finned area is flattened against the coil, restricting airflow, the efficiency of the coil is
reduced.
If desired, the wind/hail guards can be purchased for only one side of a unit in cases where
an adjacent wall provides protection.
Vibration isolators
Spring vibration isolators are available for field installation under the unit base frame on
sound sensitive applications. Consult the local McQuay sales office for seismic isolation.

Specifications
The specification is available in MSWord from the local McQuay sales office.
SECTION 15XXX
AIR-COOLED ROTARY SCREW CHILLERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
Section includes design, performance criteria, refrigerants, controls, and installation

requirements for air-cooled rotary screw packaged chillers
1.02 REFERENCES
Comply with applicable Standards/Codes of ARI 590, ANSI/ASHRAE 15, and

ASME Section VIII.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit shop drawings and product data in accordance with specification

requirements.
B. Submittals shall include the following:
1. Dimensioned plan and elevation view drawings, required
clearances, and location of all field connections.
2. Summary of all auxiliary utility requirements such as electricity,
water, compressed air, etc. Summary shall indicate quality and
quantity of each required utility.
3. Single line schematic drawing of the power field hookup
requirements, indicating all items that are furnished.
4. Schematic diagram of control system indicating points for field
connection. Diagram shall fully delineate field and factory wiring.
5. Certification of factory run test of chiller unit signed by company
officer.
6. Installation manuals.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Qualifications; Equipment manufacturer must specialize in the manufacture

of the products specified and have five years experience with the
equipment and refrigerant offered.
B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with the codes and standards specified.
C. Chiller manufacturer must be ISO registered.

1.05 DELIVERY AND HANDLING
A. Chillers shall be delivered to the job site completely assembled and charged
with refrigerant and oil by the manufacturer.
B. Comply with the manufacturers instructions for rigging and handling
equipment.
1.06 WARRANTY
The refrigeration equipment manufacturer’s warranty shall be for a period of one

year from date of equipment start up but not more than 18 months from shipment.
It shall cover defects in material and workmanship having proven defective within
the above period.
PART 2--PRODUCTS
2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. McQuay International
B. (Approved Equal)
2.02 UNIT DESCRIPTION
Provide and install as shown on the plans factory assembled, factory charged, and
factory run tested air-cooled rotary screw compressor packaged chillers in the
quantity specified. Each chiller shall consist of multiple semi-hermetic rotary
screw compressors, direct expansion evaporator, air-cooled condenser section,
control system and all components necessary for safe and controlled unit operation.
2.03 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. General: Provide a complete rotary screw packaged chiller as specified

herein and as shown on the drawings. The unit shall be in accordance with
the standards referenced in section 1.02 and any local codes in effect.
B. Performance: Refer to the schedule of performance on the drawings. The
chiller shall be capable of stable operation to a minimum of 12.5 percent of
full load without hot gas bypass. The unit shall be capable of operating to
40°F (4.4°C) or 0°F (-18°F) ambient if the low ambient option is specified.
Performance shall be in accordance with ARI Standard 550/590-98.
C. Acoustics: Sound pressure levels for the units shall meet or be lower than
_____dBA on the overall “A” weighted sound pressure level.
Measurements to be taken at full load at a distance of 30 feet (9.14 meters)
from the side of the unit.

2.04 CHILLER COMPONENTS
A. Compressors: The compressors shall be field serviceable, semi-hermetic,

single-screw type with one main helical rotor meshing with two opposed
gaterotors. If a twin-screw compressor is used, the manufacturer shall
provide an extended 5-year parts and labor warranty covering all moving
parts due to the large bearing loads inherent with this design. The
gaterotors’ contact elements shall be constructed of a composite material
designed for extended life.
Electric motors shall be two pole, semi-hermetic, squirrel cage induction
type and cooled by circulating liquid refrigerant. Suction gas cooled
designs shall include an extended 5-year compressor warranty including
parts and labor. Full load power factor shall be a minimum of 0.90.
The compressor shall be provided with an internal economizer cycle to
improve system efficiency by subcooling the refrigerant flowing to the
evaporator. Units without an internal compressor economizer shall be
equipped with an external economizer of the flash type to provide an
equivalent degree of subcooling.
B. Evaporator: The evaporator shall be direct expansion type with carbon steel
shell, water baffles, and high efficiency internally finned copper tubes
rolled into a steel tubesheet. The evaporator shall be insulated with 3/4
inch (19mm) closed cell polyurethane insulation and heated with an electric
heater to provide freeze protection to -20°F (-29°C) ambient temperature.
The evaporator shall be designed, inspected, and stamped in accordance
with ASME Section VIII requirements.
C. Condenser: The condenser coils shall have seamless copper tubes
mechanically bonded into plate type fins. The fins shall have full drawn
collars to completely cover the tubes. A subcooling coil shall be an
integral part of the main condenser coil. Condenser fans shall be propeller
type arranged for vertical air discharge and individually driven by direct
drive fan motors. Each fan shall be in its own compartment to eliminate
cross flow of condenser air during fan cycling and shall be equipped with a
heavy-gauge fan guard. Fan motors shall be weather protected, three-

phase, direct-drive, 1140 rpm, open drip-proof type. Coils shall be
protected by a vinyl coated, wire mesh guard.
D. Refrigerant Circuit: The unit must have refrigerant circuits completely
independent of each other with one compressor per circuit. Each circuit
shall include an electronic expansion valve, compressor suction and
discharge shutoff valves, a liquid line shutoff valve, replaceable core filter-
drier, sight glass with moisture indicator, liquid line solenoid valve (no
exceptions), and insulated suction line.
E. Unit casing and all structural members and rails shall be fabricated of
continuous G90 galvanized steel and meet ASTM B117 500 hour salt spray
test. The galvanized coating shall be applied to the base metal by the hot
dip process and shall conform to ASTM A525. The control enclosure and
unit panels shall be powder coat painted before assembly.
F. The compressor starters shall be solid state and contain, at least, the
following functions: controlled acceleration and deceleration, phase
rotation protection, electronic thermal overload, over/under current
protection, stalled motor protection, single phase protection, high load
current, and current unbalance protection.
G. Microprocessor based control system: A weatherproof control panel shall
contain the field power connection points, control interlock terminals, and
control system. Power and starting components shall include factory fusing
of fan motors and control circuit; individual contactors for each fan motor,
inherent fan motor overload protection and unit power terminal blocks for
connection to remote disconnect switch. Terminals shall also be provided
for power supply to the evaporator heater circuit. Hinged access doors
shall be lockable. Barrier panels are required to protect against accidental
contact with line voltage when accessing the control system.
The system shall stage the unit based on the leaving water temperature.
Safeties controlled by the microprocessor include motor protection, high
discharge pressure, loss of refrigerant, loss of water flow, freeze protection,
and low refrigerant pressure. Controls shall include auto/stop switch,
chilled water setpoint adjustment, anti-recycle timer, and digital display
with water temperature and setpoint, operating temperatures and pressures,
and diagnostic messages. The following features and functions shall be
included:

1. The LCD type display shall have a minimum of 32 characters with
all messages in English. Units of measure will be I-P. Coded
messages and LED displays are not acceptable.
2. Critical parameters shall have their own section of control and be
password protected.
3. Resetting chilled water temperature by either controlling the return
water temperature or by a remote 4-20mA DC signal.
4. A soft load function to prevent the system from operating at full
load during the chilled fluid pulldown period.
5. An electronic time clock to allow programming of a yearly start-
stop schedule accommodating weekends and holidays.
6. Auto restart after a power failure without an external battery back-
up or auxiliary power for maintaining program memory.
7. Safety shutdowns shall be date and time stamped with system
temperatures and pressures recorded. A minimum of six previous
occurrences shall be kept in a revolving memory.
8. Start-to-start and stop-to-start timers to provide minimum
compressor off-time with maximum motor protection.
9. Capability of communication with a PC or remote monitoring
through a twisted pair RS-232 interface.
10. Lead-lag by manual selection or automatically by circuit run hours.
11. Discharge pressure control through intelligent cycling of condenser
fans.
12. Pro-active compressor unloading in response to high discharge
pressure or low evaporator pressure.
13. Continuous diagnostic checks of unit operation to provide a pre-
alarm signal in advance of a shutdown allowing time for remedial
action to be taken.

2.05 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
The following options are to be included:

• Nonfused service disconnect switch, factory mounted
• Ground fault protection, factory installed
• Low ambient head pressure control to 0°F (18°C), factory mounted
• Copper fin condenser coils
• Baked epoxy condenser coating
• Black fin - precoated fin option
• Totally enclosed air-over condenser fan motors
• Chilled water flow switch to be field mounted by contractor in the chilled water
line and field wired to terminals in the control panel.
• Spring vibration isolators for field installation
• Protective welded wire lower base guards on compressor section
• 115 volt convenience outlet mounted in control panel
• Wind baffles and hail guards for field installation by installing contractor
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install in strict accordance with manufacturer’s requirements, shop

drawings, and contract documents.
B. Adjust and level chiller in alignment on supports.
C. Coordinate electrical installation with electrical contractor.
D. Coordinate controls with control contractor.
E. Provide all appurtenances required to insure a fully operational and
functional chiller.
3.02 START-UP
A. Provide proper charge of refrigerant and oil.

B. Provide Authorized Factory starting of chillers, and instruction to the
owner on proper operation and maintenance.

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Product Manual PM ALS-5

Air-Cooled Rotary Screw Chillers

Remote evaporator applications

Our facility is ISO Certified

"McQuay" is a registered trademark of McQuay International

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Figure 1, StarGate Compressor Cutaway

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MicroTech, The Ultimate Control System

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Fuzzy Logic Control

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Optional Network Master Panel

Open Protocol Master (OPM)

MicroTech BACdrop  Gateway

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Ultra-low Sound Levels

Balanced Forces on Compressor

Figure 2, Balanced Forces

Reliable Bearing Design

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Performance Adjustment Factors

Ethylene and Propylene Glycol Factors

Altitude Correction Factors

Evaporator Temperature Drop Factors

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Table 1, Ethylene Glycol

Table 2, Propylene Glycol

Table 3, Correction Factors

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Minimum/Maximum Flow Rates

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Sound Reduction Due to Distance from a Unit

Figure 4, "Q" Definition, Plan View, Unit Located in Center

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Figure 5 gives the reduction in sound pressure due to distance.

Figure 5, Sound Pressure Attenuation Due to Distance from Unit

Air-Cooled Unit Orientation to Minimize Sound

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Sound pressure levels per Table 7

Sound pressure levels per Table 7

Sound Pressure Levels, Low Ambient Operation

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Figure 7, Typical Field Wiring Diagram

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Table 16, Physical Data, ALS 141C – ALS 186C