NATATORIUM

DEHUMIDIFICATION
DESIGN MANUAL

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 INDOOR POOL DEHUMIDIFICATION DESIGN MANUAL

Conventional indoor pool dehumidification systems are
both drafty and costly to operate. The refrigeration
controls are sensitive, susceptible to failure and difficult
for field technicians to troubleshoot.
Nautica has resolved these problems by developing a
more energy efficient and reliable indoor pool
dehumidification system. Driven by many years of
practical refrigeration experience, the Nautica indoor
pool dehumidification and water heating system is
designed to be simple and less expensive to install,
operate, maintain, troubleshoot and service, and to
provide a higher level of comfort.
Indoor pool dehumidifiers have been around for several
decades and the basic concept, to remove humidity by
overcooling pool air, then compensate with re-heating,
has not changed.
Nautica dehumidifiers utilize MSP® heat transfer
technology which comprises a regenerative heat
exchanger to reduce the load on the cooling coil by pre-
cooling. This unique feature reduces energy
consumption by up to 50% and allows airflow to be cut
by up to 70%, thereby saving energy and reducing
drafts, which addresses the two most common
complaints of indoor pool owners.
Another significant feature of the Nautica system is
water-side heat rejection. All heat, generated from the
dehumidification process, is transferred to a water loop.
Heat is then extracted from the loop to warm the pool water
and room air. Surplus heat is rejected outside the building
in summer. The refrigerant-side of the system is straight
forward, without complicated controls. A small refrigerant
charge is used and the system is easy to troubleshoot and
repair.
Conventional pool dehumidifiers reject heat by routing hot
refrigerant gas to a reheating coil, pool water or outdoor
condenser. This process use automatic solenoid valves,
check valves and piping to route the hot refrigerant gas to
the appropriate device. On paper it looks good. However,
excessive amounts of costly refrigerant are needed to fill the
system and the devices in the refrigerant circuit are subject
to malfunction if a slight amount of dirt is present.
Refrigerant in these systems tends to migrate to the coldest
area giving the illusion of a shortage, which often results in
improper diagnosis, and over-charging.
Designing dehumidification systems for indoor swimming
pools is a specialized area of HVAC design engineering.
This design manual provides a simple method for sizing
dehumidification equipment for indoor swimming pools,
without elaborate calculations.
Dehumidifiers utilizing MSP® heat transfer technology are
compatible with chilled water or refrigerant based systems
and can be served by a wide range of conventional chillers
and condensing units, using any fuel source.

KEY FEATURES AND BENIFITS

BENIFIT EXPLANATION OF BENIFIT
Energy consumption about one-half that of conventional dehumidification systems.
OPERATING SAVINGS
No reheating to compensate for over-cooling.
INSTALLATION SAVINGS Smaller equipment and ductwork. Lower power requirements.
IMPROVED COMFORT Minimal drafts. Airflow is up to 70% less than conventional systems.
Water-side heat rejection eliminates complicated and temperamental refrigerant-side
HIGH RELIABILITY
controls, reduces breakdowns, and simplifies troubleshooting.
LONG-LIFE Special construction & corrosion resistant coatings.
REDUCED REFRIGERANT Water-side heat rejection reduces the amount of costly refrigerant.
System is designed to meet the exact requirements of the specific application.
NO “OVERSIZING" Cooling, heating, dehumidification and water heating are sized for the specific
requirements of each project.
WIDE RANGE OF SIZES Precise matching of dehumidification equipment to the load.
MULTIPLE OPTIONS Dehumidification only, cooling, and heating options also available.

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 NAUTICA vs. CONVENTIONAL DEHUMIDIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
FIGURE 1 - CONVENTIONAL DEHUMIDIFIER
FAN
HEATING COOLING
COIL COIL
With conventional dehumidification technology
(Figure 1, above), warm humid air, flows through a
cooling coil where it is cooled and dehumidified.
The dehumidified and cooled air is then reheated
through a heating coil prior to entering the
conditioned space.
In the regenerative dehumidification technology
(Figure 2, above), warm, humid air flows through
the first pass of an air-to-air heat exchanger for pre-
cooling and dehumidification by thermal exchange
with the cooler leaving air. The air then passes
through a cooling coil for final cooling and
dehumidification. The dehumidified and cooled air
is then drawn back through the opposite side of the
air-to-air heat exchanger to be heated, prior to
entering the conditioned space.
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FIGURE 2 - REGENERATIVE DEHUMIDIFIER
FAN PLATE HEAT
EXCHANGER
COOLING COIL
CONDENSED MOISTURE
As in conventional dehumidification, the
regenerative technology uses ordinary refrigerants or
chilled water. However, in the energy-efficient
regenerative dehumidifier, a lower temperature air
enters the cooling coil as a result of pre-cooling and
dehumidification through the air-to-air heat
exchanger. This innovative combination of an air-
to-air heat exchanger with conventional cooling coil
results in reduced compressor capacity, requiring
half the energy for dehumidification compared with
conventional dehumidification systems.
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 PDH SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
FIGURE 3 - AIR AND WATER FLOW SCHEMATIC

MSPTM WATER COOLED

DEHUMIDIFIER CONDENSING UNIT

MSPTM
COIL
COMP-
FAN
RESSOR

CONDENSER
PACKAGED
OR SPLIT

HEATING LOOP COMPONENTS

LOOP
MAY PACKAGED WITH
PUMP
ROOM CONDENSING UNIT OR SPLIT.
HEAT
EXCHANGE

POOL
WATER
HEAT
EXCHANGE

OUTDOOR SPA WATER

HEAT HEAT
EXCHANGE EXCHANGE

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 FIGURE 4 - INDOOR POOL DEHUMIDIFIER – LEVELS OF PRODUCT OFFERING
EA
LEVEL OPTIONS
OA

III
ENERGY
ENERGY RECOVERY UNIT TO
MEET VENTILATION NEEDS.
P
O
RECOVERY STANDARD AND HIGH-EFFICIENCY
HEAT EXCHANGERS.
O
VENTILATION
L
RA

OA

W
VENTILATION TO MEET INDOOR AIR
H
E QUALITY NEEDS (Note: Ventilation air A
A must be heated to 650F minimum)
T
II
T SA
I
RA
N
G
BYPASS TO MEET AIR-CHANGE E
VENTILATION, AND COOLING NEEDS.
BYPASS AIR, R
COOLING,
& HEATING HOT WATER HEATING COIL TO
MEET ROOM HEATING NEEDS. H
E
A
SA
DIRECT EXPANSION OR CHILLED
T
RA
I WATER COILS TO MEET
DEHUMIDIFICATION NEEDS. I
BASIC
DEHUMID AIR COOLED AND WATER COOLED N
CONDENSING UNITS.
G
LEGEND: EA = EXHAUST AIR OA = OUTSIDE AIR RA = RETURN AIR SA = SUPPLY AIR

Features Options
• Split or packaged units • Hot water or steam heating coils
• Indoor & outdoor construction • Electric heat
• Air-cooled, water-cooled or chilled water • Single point electrical connections
• Double-wall construction • Unit mounted disconnect switch
• Stainless steel drain pans, epoxy coated coils • Self-contained control system
• Internally isolated fans • High efficiency MSP® heat exchangers
• Modular designs • Roof curbs—isolation and standard
• All voltage options • Temperature control option

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 INDOOR POOL DEHUMIDIFICATION DESIGN STRATEGY
TABLE 1 - INDOOR POOL HVAC RELATED FUNCTIONS AND DEPENDENT FACTORS
FUNCTION
1 Dehumidification& Water heating
2 Room cooling
3 Room heating
4 Ventilation
5 Air changes
6 Window defogging
Table 2 illustrates the six HVAC-related functions
associated with the indoor pool environment and their
dependent factors.
Dehumidification and water heating share common
dependent factors because "The energy needed to
dehumidify an indoor swimming pool is equal to the
energy needed to maintain its pool water temperature".
The remaining functions have dependent factors that are
unrelated to dehumidification, water heating and each
other.
Conventional pool dehumidifiers, when designed for
dehumidification and water heating, are normally
oversized for cooling and compensated with reheat. In
applications with exceptionally high solar loads, a
conventional dehumidifier may be undersized for cooling.
Therefore, it is not reasonable to expect a single unit,
designed specifically for dehumidification and water
heating, to efficiently meet the cooling requirement
without compromise. Furthermore, energy needed for
cooling most indoor pools represents a small fraction of
the annual energy needed for dehumidification.
Therefore, a properly designed system should treat
cooling separately from dehumidification and water
heating.
Compressor capacity and air volume in regenerative
dehumidifiers is much lower than that of conventional
dehumidifiers. This savings results in:
Lower installation, operation and maintenance cost.
High operating cost is the most frequent complaint from
indoor pool owners.
Lower air volume. Drafts and excess air movement is
the second most frequent complaint from indoor pool
owners.
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DEPENDENT FACTORS
Water surface area, water temperature.
Indoor air temperature and indoor humidity
Design heat gain
Design heat loss
Room area and occupancy level
Room volume and occupancy level
Window area
The following is a discussion of the primary and
secondary, HVAC-related, indoor pool functions:
DEHUMIDIFICATION ONLY
(THE BENEFITS OF A POOL COVER)
The pool water heating components of a dehumidification
system adds considerable cost and may not be justifiable
when a pool cover is employed or where large amounts of
ventilation air, can cause significant reduction in run-time
of the dehumidifier/water heater. In these cases, a
dehumidification only scenario may be practical. To
avoid unnecessary expense, a careful study of these
issues, in the specific application, should be undertaken.
DEHUMIDIFICATION AND WATER HEATING
These synergistic functions are well served by a
regenerative dehumidification system consisting of a
dehumidifying air handler and a conventional water-
cooled condensing unit that has a corrosion-resistant
condenser.
In this system, the condenser heat is sufficient to maintain
pool water temperature. Excess heat is routed to a heat
recovery coil mounted in the air stream leaving the
dehumidifier.
When a cooling option is chosen, an optional fan-coil unit
may be used for outside heat rejection when room heating
is no longer needed.
An auxiliary (second stage) pool water heater is
recommended for rapid warm-up from a cold condition.
This heater may be an electric, hot water or steam heater.
This heater is especially important in colder climates
where the introduction of outdoor air, in sufficient
quantity, acts to dehumidify and cause premature shut
down of water heating.
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ROOM COOLING
Regenerative dehumidifiers using plate heat exchangers
convert most of the sensible heat energy to latent heat
energy. Consequently, very little energy is available for
room cooling.
Requirements vary greatly for room cooling, from a
below grade pool with no windows to a pool with
considerable glass and skylight area, creating a heavy
solar load. The cooling load is calculated using
conventional methods. The latent portion of the outside
air load should be included in the cooling calculation.
With a cooling option, to avoid heat being added to the
room through the indoor heat recovery coil, an optional
outside heat rejection fan-coil unit may be used.
ROOM HEATING
After heating pool water, any remaining rejected heat is
used to warm room air. A second stage heater is normally
needed for additional room heat. This heater may be an
electric, hot water or steam coil mounted in the duct. The
heating load is calculated using conventional methods.
VENTILATION
The designer should avoid excessive amounts of
ventilation air, especially in colder climates where outside
air shortens the run-time of a dehumidifier and reduces
the available energy for water heating. Nautica
recommends no more than 20 CFM/occupant, averaged
over the active period.
Ventilation should be provided for purging of the space in
the event of a chemical emergency. ASHRAE
recommends a minimum of 0.5 cfm per square foot of
pool and deck area.
Outside air, should be pre heated in winter to 70°F and
introduced to the system between the MSP®
dehumidifying coil and fan. This will ensure that the
dehumidifier receives stable air conditions with the
highest possible temperature and moisture content.
Exhaust air should be utilized to ensure that the pool area
remains under a negative pressure. A negative pressure is
needed to prevent room air from being "pushed" through
the wall cavity and condensing on cold surfaces and to
minimize the migration of pool odors to adjacent areas.
Exhaust air should be at least 10% higher than ventilation
air volume.
An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) should be
considered to reduce the cost of treating ventilation air.
AIR CHANGES
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Four to six total air changes per hour are recommend in
an indoor pool. A pool with spectators requires six to
eight air-changes. The primary reason is to achieve good
mixing of the dehumidified air and outside air, with room
air. Air changes can also be provided with ceiling hung
propeller fans and other air recirculation devices.
DEFOGGING
The goal of defogging is to raise the interior surface
temperature of the windowpanes above the room dew
point temperature. Double-pane glass is a minimum
requirement. In colder climates, triple-pane and/or super
insulating low-E glass should be used. Simply moving air
across a windowpane will facilitate defogging. This air
need not be furnished by the dehumidification system. A
localized fan, or fan-duct arrangement, moving room air
will do the job. The air terminal should be close to the
glass to ensure maximum turbulence on the glass and
optimum effectiveness.
CORROSION
HVAC equipment and duct corrosion occurs when
moisture is present. To avoid the deleterious effects of
corrosion, all surfaces that could be splashed upon or
reach the dew-point temperature should be made of
corrosion-resistant material or covered with a corrosion-
resistant coat. Where possible keep ducts and equipment
above the splash zone.
Ductwork carrying low temperature air should be
insulated with a minimum of 1" foil faced fiberglass
insulation to prevent the possibility of condensation.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The Nautica dehumidification and water heating system
for indoor swimming pools include the necessary
components and controls for a complete installation.
Nautica furnishes the dehumidifying air handler, water-
cooled condensing unit/water heater, wall-mounted
humidity control, controls and installation manual for
proper installation and operation. Water-cooled systems
require a duct or unit -mounted heat recovery coil. For
summer heat rejection, an optional water-side heat
rejection dry cooler unit may be used for outdoor heat
rejection. Air conditioning systems require a dedicated
conventional outdoor air-cooled condensing unit, matched
to the sensible cooling load.
The installer furnishes ducting, water piping, refrigerant
and refrigerant piping, wiring, water pump, antifreeze
solution and start up, service
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 FIGURE 5 - DATA GATHERING WORKSHEET (EXAMPLE FOR 600 SQ. FT. POOL)
# DATA REQUIRED SPA (s) POOL (P) EXAMPLE
A Activity factor. Table 3 0.65
B Evaporation rate factor at 50% RH. Table 4 .048
C Evaporation rate factor at 60% RH. Table 4 .036
D Water surface area. Square feet. 600
E Pool water capacity. D x Avg. depth x 62.42 = #H2OLbs. 149,808
F Electric cost. $/KWH. $0.10
G Outside air quantity. CFM. (See ventilation) ** 200
H Active hours of operation. Total/week. 72
--- Active hours of operation. Maximum/day. 12
--- Pool room temperature. Table 2. 820F
--- Heating load. MBTUH. 30,000
--- Cooling load. MBTUH. 24,000
--- Pool and/or spa cover. Y/N. N
--- Water heating by Nautica system. Y/N. Y
--- Water temperature. Table 2 800F

FIGURE 6 - ENGINEERING FORMULA WORKSHEET

DATA CALCULATED FORMULAS ACTUAL EXAMPLE
I Inactive period evaporation rate at 50%. (BP x DP) + (BS x DS) 14.40
J Active period evaporation rate at 60%. (AP x CP x DP) + (AS x CS x DS) 14.04
--- Select model to meet the requirements at both conditions above. PDHA0204
FAN SELECTION
K CFM for selected model 665
L Total CFM. G+K 865
M Supply and return duct pressure drop 0.25”
--- Total PD, inches water gauge L+M 1.37”
LOOP PUMP SELECTION
--- Total GPM for selected model. 2.90
N Water PD for selected model 18.9’
O Piping loss. Feet of H2O. 6.0’
--- Total PD. Feet of H2O. N+O 29.9’
RATE OF POOL WATER TEMPERATURE RISE
P Water BTUH for selected model 35,768
--- Rate of pool water temperature Rise. °F/Hr P/E 0.24
ESTIMATED ENERGY USE & OPERATING COST
Q Comp. Efficiency at 50% RH for selected model 6.293
R Comp. Efficiency at 60% RH. Q x 1.15 7.237
S Annual evaporation at 50% RH. #H2O. (168-H) x I x 52 71,885
T Annual evaporation at 60% RH. #H2O. H x J x 52 52,566
--- Annual cost for dehumidification * [(S/Q) + (T/R)] x F $1,869 *
--- Annual cost for water heating Free **
AIR CHANGES
U Square feet of pool and deck area Room length x room width 1,200
V Cubic feet of space U x average ceiling height 12,000
W Air Changes *** (L*60)/V 4.3
* Fan power not included-add about 50% for continuous operation
** Introduction of outside air in cold weather will shorten dehumidifier run-time and may result in operation of auxiliary water heater.
Outside air should be heated and introduced to the system after the MSP® Dehumidifying Coil.
*** Additional air may be needed to meet air change requirements. Consider using ceiling fans.
NOTE: The basic level I Nautica system does not provide cooling. Use conventional means or consult with factory.

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 TABLE 2 - TYPICAL NATATORIUM DESIGN CONDITIONS
TYPE OF POOL AIR TEMP. 0F WATER TEMP. 0F RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Recreational 750 to 850 750 to 850
Therapeutic 800 to 850 850 to 950
Competition 780 to 850 760 to 820 50% to 60%
Diving 800 to 850 800 to 900
Whirlpool/spa 800 to 850 970 to 1040

TABLE 3 - WATER ACTIVITY FACTORS

TYPE OF POOL ACTIVITY FACTOR
Residential 0.50
Condominium 0.65
Therapy 0.65
Hotel 0.80 Maximum
Public Schools 1.00 Maximum
Whirlpools Spa 1.00
Wave pools & waterslides 1.50 minimum

TABLE 4 - POOL EVAPORATION RATE FACTORS (LB/HR./SQ.FT.) AT 50% & 60% RH

POOL POOL ROOM TEMPERATURE ºF
WATER 86ºF 85ºF 84ºF 83ºF 82ºF 81ºF 80ºF 79ºF 78ºF 77ºF 76ºF
TEMP. ROOM RELATIVE HUMIDITY %RH
ºF 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60%

78º 0.036 0.020 0.036 0.024 0.040 0.024 0.040 0.028 0.040 0.032 0.044 0.032 0.044 0.036 0.048 0.036 0.048 0.040 0.052 0.040 0.052 0.044
80º 0.044 0.028 0.044 0.032 0.048 0.032 0.048 0.036 0.048 0.036 0.052 0.040 0.052 0.040 0.052 0.044 0.056 0.048 0.056 0.048 0.060 0.052
82º 0.048 0.036 0.052 0.036 0.052 0.040 0.052 0.044 0.056 0.044 0.056 0.048 0.060 0.048 0.060 0.052 0.064 0.052 0.064 0.056 0.068 0.056
84º 0.056 0.040 0.060 0.044 0.060 0.048 0.060 0.048 0.064 0.052 0.064 0.056 0.068 0.056 0.068 0.060 0.072 0.060 0.072 0.064 0.072 0.064
86º 0.064 0.048 0.068 0.052 0.068 0.056 0.068 0.056 0.072 0.056 0.072 0.060 0.076 0.064 0.076 0.068 0.076 0.068 0.080 0.072 0.080 0.072
88º 0.072 0.060 0.076 0.060 0.076 0.064 0.076 0.064 0.080 0.068 0.080 0.072 0.084 0.072 0.084 0.076 0.088 0.076 0.088 0.080 0.088 0.080
90º 0.080 0.068 0.084 0.068 0.084 0.072 0.084 0.076 0.088 0.076 0.088 0.080 0.092 0.080 0.092 0.084 0.096 0.084 0.096 0.088 0.100 0.088
92º 0.092 0.076 0.092 0.080 0.096 0.080 0.096 0.084 0.096 0.084 0.100 0.088 0.100 0.092 0.100 0.092 0.104 0.096 0.104 0.096 0.108 0.100
94º 0.100 0.084 0.104 0.088 0.104 0.092 0.104 0.092 0.108 0.096 0.108 0.096 0.108 0.100 0.112 0.100 0.112 0.104 0.116 0.108 0.116 0.108
96º 0.112 0.096 0.112 0.100 0.116 0.100 0.116 0.104 0.116 0.104 0.120 0.108 0.120 0.112 0.120 0.112 0.124 0.116 0.124 0.116 0.128 0.120
98º 0.120 0.108 0.124 0.108 0.124 0.112 0.124 0.116 0.128 0.116 0.128 0.120 0.132 0.120 0.132 0.124 0.136 0.124 0.136 0.128 0.140 0.128
100º 0.132 0.120 0.136 0.120 0.136 0.124 0.136 0.124 0.140 0.128 0.140 0.132 0.144 0.132 0.144 0.136 0.148 0.136 0.148 0.140 0.148 0.140
102º 0.144 0.132 0.148 0.132 0.148 0.136 0.148 0.136 0.152 0.140 0.152 0.144 0.156 0.144 0.156 0.148 0.160 0.148 0.160 0.152 0.160 0.152
104º 0.156 0.144 0.160 0.144 0.160 0.148 0.160 0.152 0.164 0.152 0.164 0.156 0.168 0.156 0.168 0.160 0.172 0.160 0.172 0.164 0.176 0.164

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 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Dehumidification system shall be Nautica model ___. System efficiency shall be a minimum of 5.75 pounds of
condensed water per KWH of compressor power consumption. Dehumidifier air volume shall not exceed 45 CFM
per pound of condensed moisture per hour.
Pool dehumidifying and water-heating system shall be manufactured by Nautica Dehumidifiers, Inc., and furnished
with the following components.
DEHUMIDIFYING AIR-HANDLER
Dehumidifier shall be capable of removing ____ pounds of moisture per hour with inlet conditions of 82 DB/60%
RH. Dehumidifier air volume shall be ___ CFM.
Cabinet shall be double wall, constructed of 20-gauge galvanized steel exterior with 20-gauge galvanized steel
interior skin. Insulation shall be sandwiched between interior and exterior surfaces. All interior wall openings and
seams that could allow passage of humid air into the insulated space shall be double-sealed to prevent the possibility
of internal wall condensation. Access shall be provided for inspection and service access to all components.
Insulation shall be 1" thick, 3-pound density, fiberglass and shall comply with NFPA-90A for flame spread, smoke
development and fuel contribution.
MSP® Dehumidifying coil
Unit shall be furnished with an MSP® dehumidifying coil. Coil to comprise a cooling coil for dehumidifying the
air, air-to-air heat exchangers for precooling and reheating the air and a manifold assembly to direct the air through
its intended path. Dehumidifiers using hot gas for reheat shall not be acceptable.
Air-to-Air heat exchanger shall be stationary, plate-type utilizing MSP® (multiple small plate) technology. The heat
transfer media shall be constructed of 1100 series aluminum. To ensure complete drainage of condensate and no
standing water, heat exchangers shall be positioned so that condensate flows downward through the heat exchanger,
at an angle between vertical and 45 degrees. Pressure drop through air-to-air heat exchangers shall be no greater
than 0.14” Wc, with 77% sensible efficiency, equal flow rates, 70 deg Fahrenheit temperature difference and 50%
RH on the condensing pass
Cooling coil shall be ARI-rated direct expansion type with 3/8”, ½”, or 5/8” OD copper tubes, aluminum fins. Air
shall pass through a minimum of 6 rows of coil. Fin spacing shall not exceed 12 fins per inch. Coil position shall be
arranged to ensure that each circuit is exposed to equal loads. DX coils shall have pressure-type brass distributors
and solder connections shall be provided. Coil face velocity shall not exceed 500 FPM. DX coils shall be provided
with externally equalized thermostatic expansion valve for maximum cooling effectiveness.
Condensate drain pan shall be insulated heliarc welded minimum 18-gauge stainless steel type 304. Pan shall be
pitched to ensure no standing water.
Thermostatic expansion valve shall be provided for maximum cooling effectiveness.
DEHUMIDIFIER FAN
Dehumidifier fan shall be AMCA rated ______ type. Fan shall be rated at ____ CFM and ___ inches Wc.

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WATER HEATING CONDENSING SECTION (loop water heating
Water heater shall be capable of providing ___ MBH of heating.
(For rapid warming of pool water, a field furnished second stage auxiliary water heater shall be provided by others.
A contact closure for this auxiliary heater shall be provided by the control system).
Compressor shall be R-22 hermetically sealed, reciprocating, suction-cooled. Compressor shall be equipped with
suction and discharge service valve. Compressor electrical circuit shall be equipped with overload protection, high
and low pressure safety controls.
Water-cooled condenser shall be brazed plate type with stainless steel plates to protect against corrosion. Condenser
shall be rated to maintain a maximum 120○-Fahrenheit condensing-temperature.
HEAT RECOVERY COIL (room air heating)
Heat recovery coil shall be provided in supply air stream of air handler. Coil is designed to reject heat to the room
when pool water temperature is satisfied.
HEAT RECOVERY HEAT EXCHANGERS (pool water heating)
Heat recovery heat exchangers shall be provided for field installation in pool and/or spa water circuits.
CONTROL SYSTEM
Control system shall be designed to optimize energy consumption and provide precise control of humidity, water
temperature and space temperature. Control system to be designed to provide full-integrated control of auxiliary
water heating, air heating and air-cooling components.
Control system shall be complete with humidity, space, and pool water temperature sensors. Auxiliary contacts
shall be provided for room cooling, final-stage room heating and final stage water heating.
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTION)
Cooling coil shall be provided in supply air stream of air handler. Cooling coil shall be direct expansion or chilled
water type with 5/8”, 1/2" or 3/8" OD copper tubes. Cooling coil shall be coated for corrosion resistance. Coil face
velocity is not to exceed 500 FPM.
Thermostatic expansion valve shall be provided for maximum cooling effectiveness.
Condensate drain pan shall be insulated 18-gauge stainless steel. Pan shall be pitched to ensure no standing water.
OUTDOOR HEAT REJECTION (OPTION)
Outside heat rejection dry-cooler shall be provided for outside heat rejection. Dry cooler shall be designed to reject
heat to outdoors, in summer, when pool water temperature and space heating are satisfied.
To prevent the possibility of freezing in colder climates, the system shall be filled with a suitable antifreeze solution.
Antifreeze solution and installation to be provide by others.

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 AIR AND WATER-COOLED PACKAGED DEHUMIDIFIERS

Table 1 Air and water-cooled packaged dehumidifiers selection

MODEL CAPACITY AIRFLOW POWER MRE *
DRIP-4A LB/H SCFM KW LB/KWH
4-22** 17.3 1,000 2.80 6.18
6-30** 23.3 1,000 3.45 6.75
8-41** 32.7 1,120 4.90 6.67
9-44** 34.8 1,260 5.00 6.96
10-49** 38.6 1,400 5.84 6.61
12-56** 43.6 1,680 6.63 6.58
16-81** 63.6 2,240 7.86 8.09
24-121** 95.5 3,360 11.65 8.20
32-156** 122.8 4,480 15.84 7.75
48-240** 189.4 6,720 24.59 7.70
* Moisture Removal Efficiency
** Insert Heat rejection configuration (Figures 1-4)
For use in indoor swimming pools, specify "coated units"

Figure 1 – Heat rejection options for packaged dehumidifiers

OPTION 1 - INDOOR AIR & WATER REJECTION OPTION 3 - INDOOR AIR REJECTION

C C
O O
MSP® MSP®
I I
COIL L
COIL L

POOL WATER
HEATING CIRCUIT

COMPRESSOR CONDENSER COMPRESSOR

OPTION 2 - INDOOR AIR & WATER REJECTION OPTION 4 - INDOOR AIR & OUTDOOR REJECTION

AIR COOLED
CONDENSER

C C
O MSP® O
MSP® I
I
COIL L COIL L

WATER
LOOP

COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR

REFER TO BACK OF “DEHUMIDIFIERS” SECTION FOR DETAILED SELECTION

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Table 2 - Air -cooled split dehumidifier selection

MODEL CAPACITY AIRFLOW POWER CONDENSING UNIT MRE *
DRIA-4A LB/H SCFM KW NOMINAL TONS LB/KWH
06-030A 22.9 1,000 3.11 2.5 7.38
06-036A 25.3 1,000 3.84 3.0 6.58
08-042A 30.1 1,120 4.24 3.5 7.11
09-048A 33.8 1,260 4.97 4.0 6.80
10-060A 40.3 1,400 5.97 5.0 6.75
15-072A 52.3 2,100 7.14 6.0 7.32
16-090A 65.6 2,240 8.91 7.5 7.36
24-120A 92.1 3,360 12.80 10.0 7.20
28-150A 106.6 3,920 15.68 12.5 6.80
32-180A 130.5 4,480 18.68 15.0 6.99
48-240A 180.0 6,720 26.00 20.0 6.92
* Moisture Removal Efficiency
For use in indoor swimming pools, specify "coated units"

Figure 2 – Air-cooled split system

MSPTM
SUCTION LINE
LIQUID LINE

COIL

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ENVIRONMENTS

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