Carrier 38QHC009D8S Series, Service Manual

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Replace components only with parts specified
by the manufacturer. Other parts may result
in the ignition of refrigerant in the atmosphere
from a leak.
12. Cabling
Check that cabling will not be subject to wear,
corrosion, excessive pressure, vibration, sharp
edges or any other adverse environmental
effects. The check shall also take into account
the effects of aging or continual vibration from
sources such as compressors or fans.
13. Detection of flammable refrigerants
Under no circumstances shall potential sources
of ignition be used in the searching for or
detection of refrigerant leaks. A halide torch (or
any other detector using a naked flame)
shall not be used.
14. Leak detection methods
The following leak detection methods are
deemed acceptable for systems containing
flammable refrigerants. Electronic leak
detectors shall be used to detect flammable
refrigerants, but the sensitivity may not be
adequate, or may need re-calibration.
(Detection equipment shall be calibrated in a
refrigerant-free area.) Ensure that the detector
is not a potential source of ignition and is
suitable for the refrigerant used. Leak detection
equipment shall be set at a percentage of the
LFL of the refrigerant and shall be calibrated to
the refrigerant employed and the appropriate
percentage of gas (25 % maximum) is
confirmed. Leak detection fluids are suitable for
use with most refrigerants but the use of
detergents containing chlorine shall be avoided
as the chlorine may react with the refrigerant
and corrode the copper pipe-work.
If a leak is suspected, all naked flames shall
be removed or extinguished.
If a leakage of refrigerant is found which
requires brazing, all of the refrigerant shall be
recovered from the system, or isolated (by
means of shut off valves) in a part of the
system
remote from the leak. Oxygen free nitrogen
(OFN) shall then be purged through the
system both before and during the brazing
process.
15. Removal and evacuation
When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to
make repairs or for any other purpose
conventional procedures shall be used.
However, it is important that best practice is
followed since flammability is a consideration.
The following procedure shall be adhered to:
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remove refrigerant;
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purge the circuit with inert gas;
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evacuate;
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purge again with inert gas;
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open the circuit by cutting or brazing.
The refrigerant charge shall be recovered into
the correct recovery cylinders. The system
shall be flushed with OFN to render the
unit safe. This process may need to be
repeated several times. Compressed air or
oxygen shall not be used for this task. Flushing
shall be achieved by breaking the vacuum in
the system with OFN and continuing to fill until
the working pressure is achieved, then venting
to atmosphere, and finally pulling down to a
vacuum. This process shall be repeated until no
refrigerant is within the system. When the final
OFN charge is used, the system shall be
vented down to atmospheric pressure to enable
work to take place. This operation is absolutely
vital if brazing operations on the pipe-work are
to take place.
Ensure that the outlet for the vacuum pump is
not close to any ignition sources and there is
ventilation available.
16. Charging procedures
In addition to conventional charging procedures,
the following requirements shall be followed:
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Ensure that contamination of different
refrigerants does not occur when using
charging equipment. Hoses or lines shall be as
short as possible to minimize the amount of
refrigerant contained in them.
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Cylinders shall be kept upright.
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Ensure that the refrigeration system is