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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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PUMPDOWN
Chambers with large horsepower refrigeration systems have an automatic mode of
operation called “pumpdown”. The refrigeration system is in this mode whenever it is not
running to cool or dehumidify the chamber. In pumpdown mode, the System 1
compressor will automatically turn on and off at preset pressures in order to force
refrigerant into the high side of the system. This serves as a means to protect the
compressor on start-up.
If pumpdown was not used, refrigerant could migrate throughout the system and
accumulate, typically in the coldest location; like the compressor crankcase. On start-up,
this refrigerant could then enter the compressor as a liquid and cause permanent damage
to the compressor. In addition, a crankcase heater is installed on the compressor in order
to heat the oil in the crankcase of the compressor. This helps boil out any refrigerant, so
that it can be pumped into the high side of the system.
If the chamber is equipped with the pumpdown mode of operation, the “Pumpdown”
button will be provided on the Alarm Monitor screen. This provides a manual way to reset
pumpdown mode. Pumpdown will be automatically disabled if main power is off for more
than 30 minutes. This is due to the fact that without main power, the crankcase heater
will be off and cannot warm the compressor. Depending on the temperature of the
compressor, this could allow refrigerant to accumulate in the compressor causing a
potentially damaging start-up.
The “Pumpdown Disabled” alarm will notify the operator of this condition. The
chamber will not operate when pumpdown is disabled. Pumpdown will automatically
reset after the main power has been on for a period of 4 hours, or it can be reset at any
time by pressing the “Pumpdown” button.
If your chamber is equipped with pumpdown, main power should remain on at
all times. If power is removed for extended periods of non use, DO NOT reset
pumpdown after power is applied to the unit. Only silence the alarm. Allow for
the 4 hour warm-up period prior to use or damage to the compressor may result.
Prior to starting the four (4)
hour pumpdown cycle,
please confirm that the
scroll compressors are
operating in the proper
rotation.
NOTE
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