Carrier HERMETIC CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CHILLERS 19XR, Start-Up, Operation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Start-Up, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Centrifugal liquid chillers are designed to provide safe
and reliable service when operated within design speci-
fications. When operating this equipment, use good judg-
ment and safety precautions to avoid damage to equip-
ment and property or injury to personnel.
Be sure you understand and follow the procedures and
safety precautions contained in the chiller instructions
as well as those listed in this guide.
DO NOT VENT refrigerant relief valves within a building. Outlet
from rupture disc or relief valve must be vented outdoors in ac-
cordance with the latest edition of ANSI/ASHRAE 15 (American
National Standards Institute/American Society of Heating, Refrig-
eration, and Air Conditioning Engineers). The accumulation of
refrigerant in an enclosed space can displace oxygen and cause
asphyxiation.
PROVIDE adequate ventilation in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE
15, especially for enclosed and low overhead spaces. Inhalation of
high concentrations of vapor is harmful and may cause heart ir-
regularities, unconsciousness, or death. Misuse can be fatal. Vapor
is heavier than air and reduces the amount of oxygen available for
breathing. Product causes eye and skin irritation. Decomposition
products are hazardous.
DO NOT USE OXYGEN to purge lines or to pressurize a chiller
for any purpose. Oxygen gas reacts violently with oil, grease, and
other common substances.
NEVER EXCEED specified test pressures, VERIFY the allowable
test pressure by checking the instruction literature and the design
pressures on the equipment nameplate.
DO NOT USE air for leak testing. Use only refrigerant or dry
nitrogen.
DO NOT VALVE OFF any safety device.
BE SURE that all pressure relief devices are properly installed and
functioning before operating any chiller.
RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH by electrocution. High voltage is
present on motor leads even though the motor is not running when
a solid-state or inside-delta mechanical starter is used. Open the
power supply disconnect before touching motor leads or terminals.
DO NOT WELD OR FLAMECUT any refrigerant line or vessel
until all refrigerant (liquid and vapor) has been removed from chiller.
Traces of vapor should be displaced with dry air or nitrogen and
the work area should be well ventilated. Refrigerant in contact with
an open flame produces toxic gases.
DO NOT USE eyebolts or eyebolt holes to rig chiller sections or
the entire assembly.
DO NOT work on high-voltage equipment unless you are a quali-
fied electrician.
DO NOT WORK ON electrical components, including control pan-
els, switches, starters, or oil heater until you are sure ALL POWER
IS OFF and no residual voltage can leak from capacitors or solid-
state components.
LOCK OPEN AND TAG electrical circuits during servicing. IF WORK
IS INTERRUPTED, confirm that all circuits are deenergized be-
fore resuming work.
AVOID SPILLING liquid refrigerant on skin or getting it into
the eyes. USE SAFETY GOGGLES. Wash any spills from the skin
with soap and water. If liquid refrigerant enters the eyes, IMME-
DIATELY FLUSH EYES with water and consult a physician.
NEVER APPLY an open flame or live steam to a refrigerant
cylinder. Dangerous over pressure can result. When it is necessary
to heat refrigerant, use only warm (110 F [43 C]) water.
DO NOT REUSE disposable (nonreturnable) cylinders or attempt
to refill them. It is DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL. When cylinder
is emptied, evacuate remaining gas pressure, loosen the collar and
unscrew and discard the valve stem. DO NOT INCINERATE.
CHECK THE REFRIGERANT TYPE before adding refrigerant to
the chiller. The introduction of the wrong refrigerant can cause dam-
age or malfunction to this chiller.
Operation of this equipment with refrigerants other than those
cited herein should comply with ANSI/ASHRAE15 (latest edi-
tion). Contact Carrier for further information on use of this chiller
with other refrigerants.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE fittings, covers, etc., while chiller
is under pressure or while chiller is running. Be sure pressure is at
0 psig (0 kPa) before breaking any refrigerant connection.
CAREFULLY INSPECT all relief devices, rupture discs, and other
relief devices AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. If chiller operates in a
corrosive atmosphere, inspect the devices at more frequent
intervals.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR RECONDITION any relief
device when corrosion or build-up of foreign material (rust, dirt,
scale, etc.) is found within the valve body or mechanism. Replace
the device.
DO NOT install relief devices in series or backwards.
USE CARE when working near or in line with a compressed spring.
Sudden release of the spring can cause it and objects in its path to
act as projectiles.
DO NOT STEP on refrigerant lines. Broken lines can whip about
and release refrigerant, causing personal injury.
DO NOT climb over a chiller. Use platform, catwalk, or staging.
Follow safe practices when using ladders.
USE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT (crane, hoist, etc.) to lift or
move inspection covers or other heavy components. Even if com-
ponents are light, use mechanical equipment when there is a risk of
slipping or losing your balance.
BE AWARE that certain automatic start arrangements CAN
ENGAGE THE STARTER, TOWER FAN, OR PUMPS. Open the
disconnect ahead of the starter, tower fans, or pumps.
USE only repair or replacement parts that meet the code require-
ments of the original equipment.
DO NOT VENT OR DRAIN waterboxes containing industrial brines,
liquid, gases, or semisolids without the permission of your process
control group.
DO NOT LOOSEN waterbox cover bolts until the waterbox has
been completely drained.
DOUBLE-CHECK that coupling nut wrenches, dial indicators, or
other items have been removed before rotating any shafts.
DO NOT LOOSEN a packing gland nut before checking that the
nut has a positive thread engagement.
PERIODICALLY INSPECT all valves, fittings, and piping for cor-
rosion, rust, leaks, or damage.
PROVIDE A DRAIN connection in the vent line near each pres-
sure relief device to prevent a build-up of condensate or rain water.
19XR
Hermetic Centrifugal Liquid Chillers
50/60 Hz
With PIC II Controls and HFC-134a
Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations.
Book 2
Tab
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PC 211 Catalog No. 531-974 Printed in U.S.A. Form 19XR-3SS Pg 1 6-98 Replaces: New