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Danfoss A/S, 6430 Nordborg, Denmark

 

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When installing CXH, use equipment 

specifically reserved for HFC refrigerants 

which was never used for CFC or HCFC 

refrigerants.

 •   Use clean and dehydrated refrigeration-grade 

copper tubes and silver alloy brazing material.

  •   Use clean and dehydrated system components.

 •  The piping connected to the compressor must 

be flexible in 3 dimensions to dampen vibrations.

4 – Assembly

 •  In parallel assemblies of CXH the compressor 

requires a rigid mounting on the rails. Use the 

rigid spacers from the tandem mounting kit 

or the rigid spacers delivered with dedicated 

tandem compressors.

 •  Slowly release the nitrogen holding charge 

through the schrader port.

 •  Remove the gaskets when brazing rotolock 

connectors.

  •   Always use new gaskets for assembly.

 •  Connect the compressor to the system as 

soon as possible to avoid oil contamination 

from ambient moisture.

  •   Avoid material entering into the system while 

cutting tubes. Never drill holes where burrs 

cannot be removed.

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Braze with great care using state-of-the-art 

technique and vent piping with nitrogen gas 

flow.

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Connect the required safety and control 

devices. When the schrader port is used for 

this, remove the internal valve.

5 – Leak detection

 Never pressurize the circuit with oxygen or 

dry air. This could cause fire or explosion.

 •   Pressurize the system on HP side first and then 

on LP side. Never let the pressure on LP side 

exceed the pressure on HP side with more than 

5 bar. Such pressure difference could cause 

internal compressor damage.

  •   Do not use dye for leak detection.

  •   Perform a leak detection test on the complete 

system.

  •   The test pressure must not exceed : 

Models

LP side

HP side

CXH140

33.3 bar

45.5 bar

  •   When a leak is discovered, repair the leak and 

repeat the leak detection.

6 – Vacuum dehydration

 •  Never use the compressor to evacuate the 

system.

  •   Connect a vacuum pump to both the LP & HP 

sides.

  •   Pull down the system under a vacuum of 500 

µm Hg (0.67 mbar) absolute.

  •   Do not use a megohmmeter nor apply power 

to the compressor while it is under vacuum as 

this may cause internal damage.

7 – Electrical connections

  •   Switch off and isolate the main power supply. 

See overleaf for wiring details.

  •   All electrical components must be selected as per 

local standards and compressor requirements.

  •   Refer to page  2 for electrical connections details.

 

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The Danfoss scroll compressors only 

works correctly in one rotation direction. 

Line phases L1, L2, L3 must absolutely be 

connected to compressor terminals T1, T2, T3 

to avoid reverse rotation.

 •  Use ø 4.8 mm (3/16”) screws and ¼” ring 

terminals for the power connection. Fasten 

with 3 Nm torque.

  •   The thermostat connection (if present) is a ¼” 

AMP-AWE spade connector.

 •   The compressor must be connected to earth 

with the 5 mm earth terminal screw.

8 – Filling the system

  •   Keep the compressor switched off.

 •  Fill the refrigerant in liquid phase into the 

condenser or liquid receiver. The charge must 

be as close as possible to the nominal system 

charge to avoid low pressure operation and 

excessive superheat. Never let the pressure 

on LP side exceed the pressure on HP side 

with more than 5 bar. Such pressure difference 

could cause internal compressor damage.

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Keep the refrigerant charge below the 

indicated charge limits if possible. Above 

this limit; protect the compressor against 

liquid flood-back with a pump-down cycle or 

suction line accumulator.

 •   Never leave the filling cylinder connected to 

the circuit.

Compressor models

Refrigerant charge 

limit (kg)

CXH140

7.9

 

9 – Verification before commissioning

 Use safety devices such as safety pressure 

switch and mechanical relief valve in compliance 

with both generally and locally applicable 

regulations and safety standards. Ensure that 

they are operational and properly set. 

 Check that the settings of high-pressure 

switches and relief valves don’t exceed the 

maximum service pressure of any system 

component.

 •  A low-pressure switch is recommended to 

avoid vacuum operation. Minimum setting 

for CXH: 1.5 bar g.

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Verify that all electrical connections are 

properly fastened and in compliance with 

local regulations.

  •   When a crankcase heater is required, it must be 

energized at least 6 hours before initial start-

up and start-up after prolonged shutdown for 

sump heaters.

10 – Start-up

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Never start the compressor when no 

refrigerant is charged.

  •   All service valves must be in the open position.

  •   Balance the HP/LP pressure.

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Energize the compressor. It must start 

promptly. If the compressor does not start, 

check wiring conformity and voltage on 

terminals.

 •  Eventual reverse rotation can be detected 

by following phenomena; the compressor 

doesn’t build up pressure, it has abnormally 

high sound level and abnormally low power 

consumption. In such case, shut down the 

compressor immediately and connect the 

phases to their proper terminals. CXH140 

has no internal reverse rotation protection. 

Prolonged reverse rotation will damage  the 

compressors.

 •  If the internal overload protector trips out it 

must cool down to 60°C to reset. Depending 

on ambient temperature, this may take up to 

several hours.

11 – Check with running compressor

  •   Check current draw and voltage.

 •  Check suction superheat to reduce risk of 

slugging.

 •  Observe the oil level in the sight glass (if 

provided) for about 60 minutes to ensure 

proper oil return to the compressor.

  •   Respect the operating limits.

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Check all tubes for abnormal vibration. 

Movements in excess of 1.5 mm require 

corrective measures such as tube brackets.

 •  When needed, additional refrigerant in liquid 

phase may be added in the low-pressure side 

as far as possible from the compressor. The 

compressor must be operating during this 

process.

  •   Do not overcharge the system.

  •   Never release refrigerant to atmosphere.

 •  Before leaving the installation site, carry out 

a general installation inspection regarding 

cleanliness, noise and leak detection.

  •   Record type and amount of refrigerant charge 

as well as operating conditions as a reference 

for future inspections.

12 – Maintenance

 Internal pressure and surface temperature 

are dangerous and may cause permanent injury.

Maintenance operators and installers require 

appropriate skills and tools. Tubing temperature 

may exceed 100°C and can cause severe burns.

 Ensure that periodic service inspections to 

ensure system reliability and as required by local 

regulations are performed.

To prevent system related compressor problems, 

following periodic maintenance is recommended:

 •    Verify that safety devices are operational and 

properly set.

  •    Ensure that the system is leak tight.

  •    Check the compressor current draw.

 •   Confirm that the system is operating in a 

way consistent with previous maintenance 

records and ambient conditions.

 •   Check that all electrical connections are still 

adequately fastened.

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Keep the compressor clean and verify 

the absence of rust and oxidation on the 

compressor shell, tubes and electrical 

connections.

13 - Warranty

Always transmit the model number and serial number 

with any claim filed regarding this product.

The product warranty may be void in following cases:

  •    Absence  of  nameplate.

 •   External modifications; in particular, drilling, 

welding, broken feet and shock marks.

  •    Compressor opened or returned unsealed.

 •   Rust, water or leak detection dye inside the 

compressor.

  •    Use of a refrigerant or lubricant not approved 

by Danfoss.

 

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Any deviation from recommended 

instructions pertaining to installation, 

application or maintenance.

  •    Use in mobile applications.

  •    Use in explosive atmospheric environment.

 

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No model number or serial number 

transmitted with the warranty claim.

14 – Disposal

Danfoss recommends that compres 

sors and compressor oil should be 

recycled by a suitable company at its 

site.

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