TECO seachill tr5 Operator's Manual

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Date Purchased

Date Installed

Table of Contents

Safety ........................................................................... 4

Notes:

About This Manual

This manual covers basic operation and maintenance for all current models

of the Teco SeaChill under normal operating conditions. For more detailed
information or uses not covered in this manual please contact us.

Contact Us

United Kingdom

distributor:

TradeMark Aquatics Ltd

Tel: 01509 262330

info@trademarkaquatics.co.uk

www.trademarkaquatics.co.uk

Model Number

Serial Number

Specifications

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Features

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6-7

Receiving and Inspection

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Parts List

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9-10

Installation and Assembly

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11-14

Operation and Settings

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15-17

Maintenance

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18-22

Troubleshooting

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Flow Rate

Tank Size

Dimensions
Connections

300 litres

180 - 600 gph

90 - 200 g

130 - 400 g

17" x 10 5/8" x 17 3/4"

5/8" or 3/4" Quick Disconnect

Teco chillers are designed and built with safety as a prime consideration; industry-accepted

safety factors have been used in the design. Each chiller is inspected at the factory for
safety and operation. Any necessary adjustments are made before shipment. Follow
the maintenance schedules outlined in this manual for optimum performance and safe

operation. Any repairs should be done only by qualified personnel with proper training and

tools. Carefully read all safety requirements before installation, operation or maintenance.
The requirements are essential to ensure safe operation. Failure to follow these guidelines

voids the warranty and may result in chiller damage or personal injury.

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Do not install or try to repair a chiller that has been damaged in shipment.

See Receiving And Inspection for instructions.

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Turn off and unplug the chiller before preforming any work. Electricity has the potential to

cause personal injury or equipment damage.

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Do not operate the chiller at temperatures above the maximum ambient temperature (95˚F/35˚C)

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Always supply electrical power that complies with the voltage shown on the data label.

below the electrical outlet - this prevents water from reaching the outlet in the event of a leak.

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It is recommended that this product be used with an

RCD (residual current device) outlet.

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Do not look directly at an illuminated UV light. (if installed)

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Do not operate chiller without water flowing through it.

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Never allow heater to be on without water flowing though the chiller.

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Do not run pressurized water through chiller. Chillers are designed to accept water flow from

recirculating pumps. Pressure pumps or high-pressure water lines will damage the chiller. If in
doubt about your pump, contact the pump manufacturer.

Safety

Specifications

Watts

200

230

420

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Work on the refrigeration system must be done only by a licensed refrigeration technician.

Volts/Hz

110/60

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Do not plug into wall socket without the housing in place.

dB / dB

(silent Mode)

39 / 37

40 /

41/ 39

•

Configure the electrical cord to include a “drip loop” - a loop section of chord that hangs

Weight

15 kg

39.5

lb.

44 lb.

Amps

1/2

7.2

8.6

Watts

818

980

110/60

111 lb.

Volts/Hz

110/60

Weight

96 lb.

Flow Rate

270 - 810 gph

Tank Size

up to

750 gallons

up to

1300 gallons

Dimensions

24" x 15" x 22"

Connections

1/8

1/5

1/3

Amps

2.5

2.6

3.9

1/12

Amps

1.9

Watts

180

Volts/Hz

110/60

Weight

14 kg

Flow Rate

500 l/hr

Tank Size

up to 150 litres

Dimensions

12.5" x 9.5" x 13.5"

Connections

16mm or 20ml Quick Disconnect

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Features

Ventilation Grate

Air Filter

Control Panel

In Port

Out Port

Power Socket

D E

UV Port(s)

(Optional Accessory)

Heater Port(s)

(Optional Accessory)

UV Ballast(s)

Compressor

Heat Exchanger

Condenser

Vent

Fan(s)

D E

E D

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Washer

Receiving and Inspection

Included Parts List

Inspect the chiller closely upon receipt.

Record any indication of damage and contact seller immediately.

Save the box and packing materials

If your chiller ever needs to be repaired or serviced, you will need to ship it in the original box.

Record your Model and Serial Number for easy reference

There is a space on the first page of this manual to record this information. You may be asked

for the serial number when calling for support.

In / Out Plugs

Located in the in/out ports of the
chiller (2) Attached to chiller

Shutoff Valve

(2)

Elbow

chiller (2) Attached to chiller

Ring Nut

Attached to chiller (2)

WARNING:

When the chillers are inverted during maintenance or shipping, you must let the unit
sit for at least 30 minutes upright to allow the coolant to settle: failure to do this before

O Ring

Attached to chiller (2)

Ring Nut

turning on the chiller may result in damage to the compressor.

Serial and Model Number Location

Housing Ring Nut

Attached to chiller (2)

Housing Gasket

Attached to chiller (2)

Located in the in/out ports of the
chiller (2) Attached to chiller

Power Cord

TR30/60 - Power Cord is attached to chiller

Fuse

1 installed, 1 spare

Air Filters

1 installed, washable / reusable

Bottom

Front , Underneath the Air Filter

Air filter must be removed to

access the serial and model number

Back

Note: Color and appearance of actual parts may vary slightly

NOTE:

Our Quality Control procedure includes running water through the chiller to test the

cooling capacity. There may be residual water in the unit due to this method of testing,
this is normal.

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Optional Parts

Installation and Assembly

Flow Indicator

400 W Heater Kit - TR5 Only

15 W UV Sterilizer Kit

Teco SeaChill Chillers are intended for indoor operation. Do not expose chiller to outside elements or direct
sources of heat. Maximum allowed ambient temperature is 95°F/35°C. Do not operate chiller in temperatures
over 95°F/35°C.

If the chiller is placed in an enclosed space (a cabinet or aquarium stand) it must have an air inlet as well as
a ventilation outlet. The air inlet should be at least the same size and dimensions as the air outlet and can be
placed to face the sides or front of the chiller.

Chiller must have a space of at least 8 in/20 cm between the ventilation grate and the wall for proper ventilation
to take place. If the chiller is inside of an enclosed aquarium stand the chiller will need to be 8 in/20cm from the
walls of the stand. If ventilation grate or fans must be placed closer than 8 in/20 cm to the wall, it is necessary
to create a ventilation outlet the same size and shape as the chiller ventilation grate or fans in the wall.

Required Parts and Tools (not Included)

Flexible Tubing

Pump

with the recommended flow rate (see flow-rate specs on page 5)

Teflon Plumbers Tape

(for PVC plumbing) or pipe thread sealant with Teflon

Tools you may need:

(for maintenance) Tongue & Groove Pliers, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers

15 W Replacement UV Lamp

400 W Heater Kit

ALL MODELS

WARNING:

The SeaChill will produce excessive heat and not work properly if not placed in a

well ventilated area. Compressor damage may occour.

WARNING:

Before cutting a ventilation hole or grate in an aquarium stand, contact the stand

manufacturer to insure that you will not compromise the structural integrity of the stand.

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Valve Assembly

Plumbing

Unscrew the Ring Nuts for the
shut off valves from the chiller
inlet and outlet. Remove the In/
Out plugs from the In/Out ports
of the chiller. Remove the O-rings

SeaChill Chillers can be plumbed using flexible plastic tubing or hard
plumbed using PVC.

Flexible Tubing

Above photos are of a TR5 model

from In/Out plugs.

(do not discard

In/Out plugs– store for use should
you ever need to transport or ship
the chiller to another location).

Slide the Ring Nuts onto the Shut
Off Valves past the two small clips
of plastic projecting from the side
of the Shut Off Valves.

Note:

Once Ring Nuts have been

pushed past the plastic clips on the Shut
Off Valves, do not remove Ring Nut

from Shut Off Valves, this will break the
plastic clips, causing the valve to leak.

Roll the O Rings onto the Shut
Off Valve below the Ring Nut.
Do not push O Ring past plastic
clips on Shut Off Valves.

Place the Shut Off Valve into
the Outlet of the chiller, do not
use much force. Hand tighten
the Ring Nuts to seat the O-Ring
and attach the Shut Off Valve
Securely to the chiller.

Note:

the first nipple on the Shut Off

Valves will take 5/8” id tubing. The

second,  larger  nipple  will  accept 3/4”  id
tubing.  Remove  compresssion  fitting  for
5/8” tubing before using 3/4”   tubing.

Use the tubing size you prefer.

PVC

Attach flexible plastic tubing from the pump to the chiller

by sliding tubing over nipple on Shut Off Valves. Tighten

Compression Fitting over the end of the flexible plastic tubing
by turning fitting counter-clockwise until tubing is secure.

Note:

If the chiller should ever need maintenance, it will be necessary to remove the

chiller cover. Do not hard plumb PVC to the chiller. Plan ahead and use ball valves or

gate valves to allow water flow to be shut off. Install unions to allow for the removal
of the chiller cover.

Recommended PVC parts

(may be either schedule 40 or schedule 80 PVC)

For installation using PVC solvent socket type fittings:

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1” FPT x Slip adapters (2)

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1” PVC pipe, 1” Slip x Slip Ball Valves (2)

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1” Slip X Slip Unions (2)

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Teflon tape or pipe thread sealant with Teflon

Unscrew the Ring Nuts for the shut off valves from the chiller inlet
and outlet. Remove the In/Out Plugs from the In/Out ports of

the chiller (do not discard In/Out plugs – store for use should you
ever need to transport or ship the chiller to another location).

Keep the Housing Ring Nuts in place, wrap the male threaded
inlet and outlet from the chiller in Teflon tape or pipe thread
sealant with teflon to prevent leaks. Wrap Teflon tape at least
twice around threads. Check carefully for leaks. Slow leaks
may occur.

Screw the 1” FPT x Slip adapters over inlet and outlet to chiller.

Tighten firmly but do not use excessive force.

Assemble the remaining PVC as you wish making sure you can

easily unscrew the 1” FPT x Slip adapters to maintenance the
chiller if necessary.

ALL MODELS

WARNING: Do Not

Overtighten Threaded
Components to Chiller:

Tighten firmly but do not use
excessive force. Use tools and
materials appropriate for use
with plastic components.

WARNING:

Do Not Overtighten The Shutoff Valves or Ring Nuts

The shut-off valves should be able to rotate easily after tightening; overtightening may
cause water leaks or permanently damage your chiller.

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Typical Installations

Submersible Pump Installation

Closed Loop

Water is being run through the chiller

Operating Your Chiller

Starting Your Chiller

by a separate pump and returned
back to the sump.

External Pump Installation

Inline

In this installation the chiller is
plumbed between the main return
pump and the tank. Be sure that
the flow rate is not too high in this

situation. If it is, use a ball valve off of
the main line into the chiller to slow
the water flow.

Open the Shut Off Valves by rotating the valve
counterclockwise.

Turn on the pump from the aquarium to the chiller.

Check for leaks and adjust as needed.

Make sure water is circulating through the chiller at an
appropriate rate. (see chart)

Plug the chiller Power Supply Cable into the chiller and the
other end into an appropriate compatible source of electricity.

Turn power switch on.

Relocation after Installation

Canister Filter

In this installation water travels
through the canister filter into the
chiller where it is returned into
the aquarium. With this type of

installation filter the aquarium water
before it passes through the chiller to
reduce build up in the chiller.

Rotate the Shut Off Valves to the closed position.

Loosen the ring nuts for shut off valves.

Remove shut off valves from chiller inlet and outlet.

You may then move the chiller to another location

Note:

If you are moving the chiller a long distance, it may be necessary

to place the in/out plugs in the in/out ports of the chiller. Be sure to put

o-rings on in/out plugs before you put them in the in/out ports.

Note:

These setup diagrams are intended to provide general examples of common plumbing arrangements, this does not cover all possible situations.

Pump, tubing, plumbing accessories are not included.

TR5

TR10, TR15, TR20
TR30, TR60

150gph - 270gph

180gph - 600gph
270gph - 810gph

ALL MODELS

PUMP

ALL MODELS

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Setting & Controlling Your Chiller

Control Panel

All Teco Seachill models share the
same control functionality. The
following directions apply to all models,
with exceptions for Silent Mode, UV
Sterilizer, and Heater for models that do
not have those functions.

Silent Mode

Press “SILENT”

when the chiller is on. Silent mode slows the

ventilation fan, causing the chiller to become quieter. Press “SILENT”

again to turn silent mode off.

Note:

We strongly suggest using the silent function sparingly because it

reduces the cooling capability of the chiller considerably.

UV Sterilizer

Press “UV”

If the optional UV sterilizer is installed, pressing the

UV button will activate the sterilizer. The green led light on the UV will

illuminate to indicate the UV light is on.

Note:

If the optional UV kit is not installed the light will flash on and off

UV Sterilizer is not availble on the TR5.

Switching from Fahrenheit to Centigrade

Setting Temperature

The unit has been factory set at 77˚F, to change this setting follow the
steps outlined below.

Turn on the chiller.

The power switch is located on the side of

the chiller near the power cord, the TR30 and TR60’s switch is

located on the control panel. Once power has been turned on the

chiller will begin to operate after approximately five seconds. The

display will show the current temperature of the aquarium water

passing through the chiller.

Push “SET”

The display will change from the current

temperature to the set temperature.

Push up or down arrow to change temperature.

Using the up and down arrows, set the controller to the desired

water temperature. The temperature will be set automatically

five seconds after you release the button.

Once the chiller reaches the set temperature the unit will enter

stand-by mode; both the lights above the temperature display will

be off. When the temperature changes the chiller or heater will

cycle on as appropriate.

Note:

Illuminated green LED indicates chiller is operational, illuminated red LED

indicates heater is operational. (For units with installed heaters).

Press and hold both up

and

down arrows simultaneously

for 10 seconds.

The display will automatically change from degrees

Fahrenheit to degrees Centigrade. To change back, repeat process.

Changing Temperature Display

The chiller reads the temperature from the water passing

through it, a thermometer reading directly from the tank may
be reading a different temperature depending on your specific
setup. Use this function if you would like to match the chiller’s
thermometer to a separate thermometer.

Press and hold “SET” for 10 seconds.

The display will show a value of 1 or 1.5 (do not change this setting)

Press “SET” again

The water temperature (not the set point) will be displayed.

Push up or down arrow to change temperature.

After five seconds, the setting is entered into memory and the display

will return to full brightness. The unit will now function normally with the
new calibrated temperature.

ALL MODELS

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Cleaning the Air Filter

Removing Housing

Remove the filter from the bottom of the chiller.

Use a screwdriver to turn the plastic bolt 90˚

clockwise. (so the slot is vertical to the ground)
This unlocks the ventilation grate and allows
you to remove the air filter.

Turn off and unplug the chiller.

Remove shut off valves by

unscrewing ring nuts. Remove housing ring nuts and gaskets.

You may need to

use a wrench or pliers to loosen the ring nuts,we recommend placing a cloth over
the ring nut to prevent damage to the plastic.

Pull out the air filter.

Unscrew and remove screws on the bottom.

Use a phillips head screwdriver. You

may have to move the chiller to the edge of a table to do this.

Remove the housing.

Housing will remain attached to chiller via electric cables. Grasp the

bottom of the chiller and the edge of the power socket, pull up and turn housing over and to the side. Do not
operate the chiller until housing is replaced.

It is essential to keep the air filter on the SeaChill clean. A clean air filter will ensure the unit is running at
maximum efficiency. All units have a sensor that will alert you if the air filter is being blocked. If the digital
display reads “AL1” this means the air filter is dirty or obstructed, and should be cleaned immediately.

For proper operation, clean the filter once per month.

Use a vacuum cleaner or rinse the filter under a sink until filter is clean.

Do not use soap or other

cleaning chemicals. Do not allow chiller to run for extended periods of time without an air filter.

Turn off and unplug the chiller.

Remove shut off valves by unscrewing ring nuts Remove

housing ring nuts and gaskets.

You may need to use a wrench or pliers to loosen the ring nuts, we recommend

placing a cloth over the ring nut to prevent damage to the plastic

Pull out the air filter. Remove the

housing.

First pull up on the case at the bottom, then pull up by gripping the back and the front control panel

recess. Do not operate the chiller until housing is replaced.

Turn off and unplug the chiller.

Remove screws from housing. Slide housing about 8" (20cm

back. Unplug green ground wire from housing. Slide the housing off.

Keep the plastic washers that come

with the housing screws, these prevent chipping of the housing powder coat.

Slide Housing

completely off.

Do not operate the chiller until housing is replaced.

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Changing the Fuse

Changing UV Bulb

Fuse Clip

Turn off and unplug the chiller before changing the fuse.

Remove the fuse holder from socket using a flathead screwdriver.

Remove blown fuse from clip and discard.

Fuse Holder

It is time to replace the UV Lamp

when the AL2 code flashes on the
control panel

Push out the spare fuse (contained in the fuse holder), place new fuse in the clip, replace fuse holder.

Turn off chiller and unplug the chiller, Remove the housing

(see directions on p.19)

Unscrew the ring nut for the UV sterilizer port.

Changing the Fuse

Spare Fuse

Note: Some wires were removed for these photos

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Remove rubber stopper from the quartz sleeve

Unplug the old UV lamp from the 4-pin socket., remove and discard lamp.

Slide new UV lamp into quartz sleeve, plug into 4-pin socket, return rubber stopper into
sleeve

Do not touch the glass of the UV bulb with your bare hands.

Tighten ring nut over quartz sleeve

Replace housing and air filter. Replace ring nuts and valves.

Open shut off valves, restart pump and check for leaks. Turn UV on by pressing UV button.

Hold down UV button for 10 seconds to reset AL2 code.

Turn off chiller and unplug the chiller, Remove the housing

(see directions on previous page)

Remove the blue plastic cover from fuse, remove old fuse from clips

WARNING:

Do not touch the glass of the UV bulb with your bare hands.

Oils on your hands will dramatically decrease the lifespan of the UV lamp. Use a clean

Install new fuse, replace blue plastic cover, replace chiller housing.

cloth to handle the lamp during installation.

Changing UV Bulb

Troubleshooting

It is time to replace the UV Lamp
when the AL2 code flashes on the

control panel

Turn off chiller and unplug the chiller, Remove the housing

(see directions on p.18)

Unscrew the ring nut for the UV sterilizer port.

Remove rubber stopper from the quartz sleeve

Unplug the old UV lamp from the 4-pin socket., remove and discard lamp.

Slide new UV lamp into quartz sleeve, plug into 4-pin socket, return rubber stopper into sleeve

Do not touch the glass of the UV bulb with your bare hands.

Tighten ring nut over quartz sleeve

Replace housing and screws

Open shut off valves, restart pump and check for leaks. Turn UV on by pressing UV button.

Hold down UV button for 10 seconds to reset AL2 code.

Press and hold “SET” for 10 seconds.

The display will show a value of 1 to 20 - this is the current set differential

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Use the arrow Keys to change the set differential

The set differential reflects the number of degrees variance upward

from the set temperature you wish to allow. For example, if you have the
set temperature at 25° C, but do not want the chiller to turn on until it
reaches 27° C, set the differential value to 2. The default setting allows
a variance of 1° C from the set temperature before the chiller turns on.

This value is intended to protect the compressor from excessive wear.

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WARNING:

Do not touch the glass of the UV bulb with your bare hands.

Oils on your hands will dramatically decrease the lifespan of the UV lamp. Use a clean
cloth to handle the lamp during installation.

Problem

Cause

Solution

Display does not light up

No Electricity

Check that the power supply cable is correctly

connected to both the chiller and outlet. Check that
the power switch is ON. Check that the fuse is intact.

Dirty Air Filter

Clean Air Filter as described on page 18.

Ambient Temperature

is too high

Lower the ambient temperature to below 95° F/35° C

Obstructed

Ventilation Grate

Remove the obstruction or create a ventilation hole.

Broken Fan

Contact

info@trademarkaquatics.co.uk

UV lamp

Replace the UV lamp with an appropriate TECO UV
replacement, available at

www.tecous.com

Water temperature

probe has been

damaged

Contact

info@trademarkaquatics.co.uk

Compressor overload

probe is damaged

Check air filter, check that ventilation fans are running.
Contact

info@trademarkaquatics.co.uk

Temperature displayed

is not correct

Water is losing or

gaining heat through

long and/or un-

insulated tubing

Reduce length of tubing, insulate the tubing.

Check for obstructions in tubing

Check that the pump is working

Water may not be circulating through chiller correctly

Chiller does not come on
until aquarium temperature

is several degrees higher
than set point

Temperature offset is

incorrect

Reset temp differential - see instructions below

Water flow through chiller
has slowed

Calcium Buildup

Disconnect chiller from aquarium. Run a 50% solution
of vinegar and water through chiller for 24 hours to

dissolve buildup. Thoroughly flush chiller with Ro/DI
before connecting to aquarium.

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