HITACHI AIR-COOLED

WATER CHILLERS

Nominal Capacity Range

11200 kcal/h to 44800 kcal/h at 50Hz
13000 W
to 52100 W
44400 Btu/h to 177800 Btu/h

Technical Catalog I
- Design Information Models :

65MP6097

RCU-56A
RCU-86A
RCU-106A
RCU-166A
RCU-206A

FEATURES
HITACHI Air-Cooled Water Chillers has been developed for outdoor installation, featuring economical and reliable air
conditioning systems covering residential, commercial and industrial cooling requirements.
READY-TO-OPERATE
All units are completely piped, charged, wired and tested with
actual heat load before shipment and units are ready to
operate only by connecting water piping and power wiring.

REDUCED INSTALLATION SPACE

Thinly compact and completely packaged in weather-proof
cabinet design to offer quick and low cost transportation and
installation even for narrow locations.

HIGH EFFICIENCY
By the combination of super slit-finned tube condenser and
brazed plate heat exchanger cooler, highly-efficient cooling
operation has been achieved.

SILENCER FOR DISCHARGED AIR

The optimum design with high efficiency fan and forward
curve air discharge duct to reduce sound.

ADVANCED COOLER WITH BRAZED PLATE HEAT

EXCHANGER
Due to the benefit of brazed plate heat exchanger, the
occupied volume can be reduced in a large scale and even
get better cooling capacity.
CLEAN WATER COOLER
By using brazed plate heat exchanger cooler of stainless
steel and pure copper, this chillers can eliminate rust and
corrosion. Providing a reliable source of water that meets the
highest purity requirements for industry use.

REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTING TERMINAL

Reserved connecting terminals for remote control usage. It is
easily for remote controlling from indoor control switch or fan
coil units control switch.
CONVENIENT CONTROL MODE SELECT
The unit has a Control Mode Selection Switch to furnish
Local Control or Remote Control modes switching. When
proceeding service or maintenance works, the Local
Control mode can provide convenient ON/OFF operating
control and also isolate remote control circuit for preventing
from accident.

RUST AND CORROSION PREVENTION

All covers are in material of galvanized steel with
electrodeposition synthetic resin and baking paints. And all
covers fixing screws are in stainless steel to prevent rust and
corrosion occurred.
RCU-56A~RCU-106A

RCU-166A~RCU-206A

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GENERAL DATA
Unit General Data
Model
Nominal Cooling Capacity at
35 Outdoor Temperature

50Hz

Capacity Control

RCU-56A

RCU-86A

RCU-106A

RCU-166A

RCU-206A

kcal/h
W
Btu/h

11200
13000
44400

18400
21400
73000

22200
25800
88100

38200
44400
151700

44800
52100
177800

100-0

100-0

100-0

100-50-0

100-50-0

Starting System

Direct-On-Line Starting
Synthetic Resin Painted on Galvanized Steel Plates
Beige

Cabinet
Color

Outer Dimensions

Height

mm
(ft-in)

1950
(6-4 12/16)

1950
(6-4 12/16)

1950
(6-4 12/16)

1982
(6-6 1/16)

1982
(6-6 1/16)

Depth

mm
(ft-in)

455
(1-5 15/16)

585
(1-11 1/16)

585
(1-11 1/16)

685
(2-2 15/16)

685
(2-2 15/16)

Width

mm
(ft-in)

900
(2-11 7/16)

1070
(3-6 1/8)

1070
(3-6 1/8)

1797
(5-10 3/4)

2140
(7-0 1/4)

kg
(lbs)

250
(551)

340
(749)

360
(793)

660
(1455)

700
(1543)

Hermetic
Scroll
483DH-77D1
1

Hermetic
Scroll
901EH-144D3
1

Hermetic
Scroll
1101EH-170D3
1

Hermetic
Scroll
901EH-144D3
2

Hermetic
Scroll
1101EH-170D3
2

Net Weight
Refrigerant Number of Circuits
Compressor
Model
Quantity
Control of Refrigerant Flow

Capillary Tube

Condenser

Multi-Pass Cross Finned Tube

Condenser Fan
Motor
Quantity

0.3
(0.40)
1

kW
(hp)

0.4
(0.53)
1

Chiller

water

Pump

Water Cooler

0.4
(0.53)
1

0.4
(0.53)
2

0.4
(0.53)
2

Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger

Head

mAq

19.5

29.5

28

22

32

Standard Flow Rate

m /h

2.24

3.68

4.44

7.64

8.96

Pressure Drop

mAq

9.1

10.2

11.2

12.7

17.9

Unit outside Head

mAq

10.4

19.3

16.8

9.3

14.1

Over-Current Relay, Thermostat, High Pressure Switch, Low Pressure Switch, Freeze
Protection Thermostat, and Fuses for Control Circuit

Safety Devices
Connections
Water Cooler Inlet & Outlet Outer Diameters

FPT 1-1/4

FPT 1-1/2

FPT 1-1/2

FPT 2

FPT 2

mm
(in)

62
(2 7/16)

62
(2 7/16)

62
(2 7/16)

62
(2 7/16)

62
(2 7/16)

Height

mm
(ft-in)

2112
(6-11 1/8)

2014
(6-7 5/16)

2014
(6-7 5/16)

2160
(7-1 1/16)

2160
(7-1 1/16)

Depth

mm
(ft-in)

596
(1-11 7/16)

726
(2-4 9/16)

726
(2-4 9/16)

830
(2-8 11/16)

830
(2-8 11/16)

Width

mm
(ft-in)

1034
(3-4 11/16)

1204
(3-11 3/8)

1204
(3-11 3/8)

1941
(6-4 7/16)

2284
(7-5 7/8)

Measurements

1.30

1.76

1.76

3.47

4.09

285
(628)

380
(837)

400
(881)

700
(1543)

740
(1631)

Wiring Holes

Approximate Packing List

Shipping Weight

kg
(lbs)

NOTES:
Cooling capacity is based on the standard of JIS standard B8613-1987:
Chilled Water Inlet Temperature
: 12 (53.6)
Chilled Water Outlet Temperature : 7 (44.6)
Condenser Air Inlet Temperature : 35 (95.0)

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UNIT DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions
RCU-56A

RCU-86A & 106A

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UNIT DIMENSIONS
Unit Dimensions
RCU-166A & 206A

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DIMENSIONAL DATA and SELECTION DATA

Operation Space

Dimensions (Unit : mm)

Model
A

RCU-56A

1000

500

500

1000

RCU-86A

1000

500

500

1000

RCU-106A

1000

500

500

1000

RCU-166A

1000

500

500

1000

RCU-206A

1000

500

500

1000

NOTE:
The dimension B is indicated that the wall could be
near units lower cover. But the wall still shall be
kept not to block the air discharge.

Center of Gravity

Center of Gravity
X

RCU-56A

490

600

180

RCU-86A

450

620

240

RCU-106A

450

500

240

RCU-166A

915

270

307

RCU-206A

1134

270

309

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SELECTION DATA

Pump Head Curves And Unit Water Pressure Drop Curves

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SELECTION DATA and ELECTRICAL DATA

Conversion Multiplier

ABT

COT

RCU-56A

RCU-86A

12.1
12.5
12.8
13.1
11.5
12.3
12.8
13.2
10.4
11.2
11.9
12.6
9.7
10.4
11.2
11.8

20.8
21.9
22.8
23.6
19.0
20.3
21.5
22.2
17.5
18.4
19.4
20.3
16.5
17.3
18.3
19.0

1 kcal/h
1 mAq

RCU-106A

= 1.163 W
= 9.81 kPa

= 3.968 Btu/h

RCU-166A

RCU-206A

41.7
44.2
46.6
48.9
38.9
41.0
43.3
45.5
36.1
38.2
40.1
42.1
33.9
35.9
37.8
39.6

49.2
51.9
54.8
57.5
45.3
48.3
51.2
53.8
42.2
44.8
47.5
49.9
39.2
42.1
44.8
47.2

CAP

20.0

28.0

35.0

40.0

5.0
7.0
9.0
11.0
5.0
7.0
9.0
11.0
5.0
7.0
9.0
11.0
5.0
7.0
9.0
11.0

24.6
25.9
26.8
27.7
22.9
24.3
25.5
26.8
21.1
22.2
23.7
24.9
19.5
20.9
22.0
23.2

ABT : Condenser Air Inlet Temperature ()

COT : Chilled Water Outlet Temperature ()
CAP : Cooling Capacity (x 1,000al/h)
NOTE
Chilled Water Flow RateStandard (Ref. Unit General Date.)

Electrical Data

Model

Unit Main
Power

Applicable
Instantaneous Voltage

Maximum
Unit
Current
(A)

VOL

Hz

Maximum

Minimum

RCU-56A

380
415

50
50

418
456

342
374

13

RCU-86A

380
415

50
50

418
456

342
374

22

RCU-106A

380
415

50
50

418
456

342
374

26

380

50

418

342

43

415

50

456

374

380

50

418

342

415

50

456

374

RCU-166A

RCU-206A

51

minimum
Starting
Voltage
(V)
323

323

323

323

323

VOL : Rated Unit Power Supply Voltage (V) (Plated)

Hz
: Frequency (Hz)
NOTE
The maximum unit current is the total running current of the unit under the following conditions, which consume the
maximum current within the unit working range:
Supplied voltage:
342V
Condenser Air Inlet Temperature
43
Chilled Water Outlet Temperature 15
Capacity Control
100%
Chilled water flow rate
Standard
Therefore, the sizes of wiring and fuses must be determined according to the applicable national and local codes.

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WORKING RANGE and COMPONENT DATA

Working Range
Power Supply
Working Voltage
: 90% to 110% of the Rated Voltage
Voltage Imbalance : Within a 3% Deviation from Each Voltage at the Compressor Terminals

Chilled Water Temperature and Outdoor Temperature

()
Chilled Water Outlet Temperature

Condenser Air Inlet Temperature

Maximum

Minimum

Maximum

Minimum

15
(59)

5
(41)

43
(109.4)

10
(50)

NOTE
1.Chilled water flow rate range shall be 100%~150% standard flow rate (ref to page 2).
2.Because it will cause Anti-Freeze Switch action that is too small of chilled water flow rate ,so please request
fortifications to add the chilled water flow switch 63W (ref to. ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM).

Water quality standards table:

Test
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6

Content
PH(25)
Electrical Conductivity
(25)S/cm
Chlorine lon
(Cl-) (mg Cl-/ l)
Sulfur Acid on
(SO2-4)( mg SO2-4 / l)
M Alkalinity
PH(4.8)(CaCO3)
( mg CaCO3 / l)
Total Hardness
(CaCO3)( mg CaCO3 / l)

chilling water quality

standards

Cooling water quality

standards

6.0 - 8.0

6.5 - 8.0

200 below

800 below

50

below

200 below

50

below

200 below

50

below

100 below

50

below

200 below

0.3

below

1.0

Total Iron
(Fe) ( mg Fe / l)

Sulfur Lon
(S2 -) ( mg S2-/ l)

Ammonium Ion
(NH+4)( mg NH+4 / l)

0.2

below

1.0 below

10

Silica L
SiO2 ( mg SiO2 / l)

30

below

50

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below

below

CONTROL SYSTEM
Refrigerant Circuit
In addition to the basic air-cooled water chiller components
(compressor, condenser and water cooler), the following
components are equipped in each circuit.
Strainer
This strainer is equipped at the liquid refrigerant piping, and
filter foreign particles from the liquid refrigerant.

Capillary Tubes
The capillary tubes are equipped for refrigerant flow control.

Standard Electrical Control Sequence

A field-supplied main power switch supplies power to the unit.
When all safety devices and the thermostat are calling the
cooling operation, the condenser fan and the compressor are
automatically operating by pushing the operation switch.
The compressor are protected against the harmful cycling
operation by timer relay and manual restarting system; the
timer relay cut in the compressor operation approximately
three minutes after the thermostat has called. For details,
refer to the typical wiring diagrams.

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CONTROL SYSTEM
Protection and Safety Control
The safety and protection devices are equipped in the unit to
ensure dependable and long life operation. Their functions
should be carefully noted, and field adjustment is not
recommended, if the setting is maintained at the point listed
in the table.

of the top shell exceeds the setting.

Condenser Fan Motor Protection

The over-current relays for the condenser fan motors cut out
fan operation and compressor operation, when the current to
the fan motor exceeds the setting.

Compressor Protection

Refrigerant Circuit Protection

1. The pressure switch protects against excessive

discharge pressure. This switch cuts out compressor
operation when the discharge pressure exceeds the
setting.
2. Over-current relays equipped in the magnetic switch box
cut out each compressor operation when the current to
the compressor exceeds the setting.
3. The surface thermostat on the top shell of compressor is
cut out the compressor operation when the temperature

Unit Model
For Compressor
Dual Pressure Switch
Cut-Out
High
Cut-In

kg/cm G
kPa
2
kg/cm G
kPa

1. The fusible plug equipped immediately upstream of the

capillary tube melts, when refrigerant temperature
exceeds the melting point.
2. The freeze protection thermostat, of which sensor is
located on the refrigerant tube near the refrigerant outlet
of water cooler, cuts out the compressor operation, when
the surface temperature of the tube decreases below the
setting.

RCU-56A

RCU-86A

28.0
2,850
22.0
2,260

28.0
2,850
22.0
2,260

Over-current Relay
380V / 415V 50HZ
Temperature Protection
Thermostat Type
Cut-Out
Cut-In
Crankcase Heater
Capacity
CCP Timer
Setting Time

RCU-106A

RCU-166A

Automatic Reset, Non-Adjustable

28.0
28.0
2,850
2,850
22.0
22.0
2,260
2,260

RCU-206A

28.0
2,850
22.0
2,260

Automatic Reset, Non-Adjustable

A

12.1

20

25
25
Automatic Reset, Non-Adjustable
External
External
Internal
1205
1205
1205
9811
9811
9811

External
1205
9811

60

60

Min.

Non-Adjustable
3

3 / 3.5

3 / 3.5

For Condenser Fan Motor

Over-current Relay
380V / 415V 50HZ

1.6

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.8

For Control Circuit

Fuse
Capacity 220V-240V

11.5
7

11.5
7

Freeze Protection
Thermostat
Cut-Out
Cut-In

25
Internal
1205
9811

(One for Each Unit)

11.5
7

11.5
7

11.5
7

CCP Timer : Compressor Cycling Protection Timer

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CONTROL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM OF HITACHI AIR-COOLED WATER CHILLER (SCROLL TYPE) (MODEL : RCU-56A)

CONTROL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM OF HITACHI AIR-COOLED WATER CHILLER (RECIPROCATING TYPE) (MODEL : RCU-86A)

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CONTROL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM OF HITACHI AIR-COOLED WATER CHILLER (SCROLL TYPE) (MODEL : RCU-106A)

CONTROL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM OF HITACHI AIR-COOLED WATER CHILLER (RECIPROCATING TYPE) (MODEL : RCU-166A)

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CONTROL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM OF HITACHI AIR-COOLED WATER CHILLER (RECIPROCATING TYPE) (MODEL : RCU-206A)

INSTALLATION DATA
Foundation Provisions

Dimensions
Model

RCU-56A

deg.

mm

deg.

mm

0.5

(5)

0.5

(10)

RCU-86A

0.5

(5)

0.5

(10)

RCU-106A

0.5

(5)

0.5

(10)

RCU-166A

0.5

(5)

0.5

(15)

RCU-206A

0.5

(5)

0.5

(15)

Foundation
The recommended foundation is the concrete curb as shown below.
Dimensions for Foundation
Model

Dimensions
a

RCU-56A

930 1030 290 390

M10X125

95

10

RCU-86A

1100 1200 420 520

M10X125

95

10

RCU-106A

1100 1200 420 520

M10X125

95

10

RCU-166A

1817 1917 462 562

M12X170

140

12

RCU-206A

2160 2260 462 562

M12X170

140

12

NOTE:
The foundation should be
provided as shown in the figures
in order to reduce peration
sounds of the compressor,
coming from the gap between the
base frame of the unit and the
foundation.

Wiring Provisions

Field Wiring
The units are internally wired at the factory according to
generally accepted electrical technology.
Required Field Wiring
Main power wiring to the unit, wiring for the chilled water
circulation pump and earth wiring are required in the field.

Wire and Fuse of Fuse Free Breaker Selection

Wire and fuse or fuse free breaker sizes should be selected
in accordance with national and local codes, taking the
design maximum temperature into account. The unit
maximum current shall be the sum of the compressor
maximum current and condenser fan motor current.

Required Components
The following components are required: main power switch,
main power fuses or fuse free breakers and conduit
couplings.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Installation Example

* : Field-Supplied

NOTES:
1. To purge air from the water system, secure the gradient, over 1/200 against the air purge location.
2. Install the expansion tank in the suction line to the water pump in order to accept the water expansion, and secure
the level of expansion tank shall be higher than the top point of the whole chilled water piping system for over 1m.
3. The Y-shape stranger has been installed in the unit already. It shall be checked its situation at state periods,
especially after the first-time test running.

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APPLICATION DATA
Standard Specifications
UNIT
The unit shall be an air-cooled scroll or reciprocating water
chiller for application with R-22 refrigerant. And shall be
factory-completed with compressor(s), refrigeration cycle(s),
air-cooled condenser(s), a brazed plate heat exchanging
water cooler, condenser fan motor(s), a direct-on-line starter,
protective and safety devices, capillary tube(s), and shall be
factory assembled, piped, internally wired and charged with
R-22 refrigerant. The unit shall be completely
weather-proofed for outdoor installation. The unit shall
comply with Japanese Industrial Standards.
CAPACITY
The cooling capacity of the unit shall be __________ kcal/h
or greater under the following conditions: __________ m3/h
chilled water flow rate, __________ chilled water inlet
temperature, __________ chilled water outlet temperature,
__________ condenser air inlet temperature, and water
cooler fouling factor of __________ m2h/kcal or greater.
The pressure drop of the water cooler shall not exceed
__________ mAq. The compressor input shall not exceed
__________ kW under the prescribed conditions.
POWER SUPPLY
The unit shall operate on __________ V, __________ Hz, 3
phase, and shall be capable of operating within maximum
__________ V and minimum __________ V.

WATER COOLER
The water cooler shall be brazed plate heat exchanging type.
The refrigerant side of the heat exchanger shall be cleaned,
dehydrated and tested for leakage at the maximum
permissible working pressure of __________ kg/cm2. The
water side of the heat exchanger shall be tested for water
leakage at the maximum permissible working pressure of
__________ kg/cm2. The cooler shall be equipped with a
freeze protection thermostat to protect against freezing.
CHILLED WATER PUMP
The unit shall contain stainless centrifugal chilled water pump.
The pump must supply water flow rate __________ m3/h.
And water head __________ m Aq
FAN AND FAN MOTOR
The condenser fan shall be the propeller type directly driven
by a __________ W motor. The winding and hearing of the
condenser fan motor shall be of weather-proof construction.
CONDENSER
The condenser shall be the multi-pass, cross-finned tube
type equipped with aluminum plate fins, mechanically
bonded to seamless, oxygen-free copper tubes. The coil
shall be cleaned, dehydrated and tested for leakage at the
maximum permissible working pressure.

DIMENSIONS
The unit shall have a height of __________ mm, a width of
__________ mm, and a depth of __________ mm.
CABINET
The cabinet shall be constructed of galvanized steel, baked
with synthetic resin paint. The service cover shall be easily
removable for service access to the electrical components,
including compressor(s), magnetic switches and electrical
devices.
COMPRESSOR
The unit shall be hermetic scroll compressor.

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Specifications in this catalog are subject to change without notice, in order that HITACHI may bring the latest innovations to our customers.

Catalog No. TCU-TC1, 2006 Printed in Taiwan