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Danfoss A/S, 6430 Nordborg, Denmark

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6 – Handling and storage

 •  Handle the compressor with care. Use the dedicated 

handles in the packaging. Use the compressor lifting 

lug and use appropriate and safe lifting equipment.

 •  Store and transport the compressor in an upright 

position.

 •  Store the compressor between -35°C and 70°C 

(31°F and 158°F).

 

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Don’t expose the compressor and the 

packaging to rain or corrosive atmosphere. 

7 – Safety measures before assembly

  Never use the compressor in a flammable 

atmosphere.

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Mount the compressor on a horizontal flat 

surface with less than 7° slope.

 •  Verify that the power supply corresponds to the 

compressor motor characteristics (see nameplate).

 

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When installing a compressor model, 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.

 •  The compressor must always be mounted with the 

rubber grommets supplied with the compressor.

8 – Assembly

 

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Slowly release the nitrogen holding charge 

through discharge and suction ports.

 •  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.

 •  Connect the required safety and control devices. 

When the schrader port, if any, is used for this, 

remove the internal valve.

 •  For parallel assemblies of the compressors in 

version C8, contact Danfoss.

9 – Leak detection

 Never pressurize the circuit with oxygen or dry 

air. This could cause fire or explosion.

 •  Do not use leak detection dye.

 •  Perform a leak detection test on the complete 

system.

 •  The low side test pressure must not exceed 31 

bar /450 psi.

 •  When a leak is discovered, repair the leak and 

repeat the leak detection.

10 – Vacuum dehydration

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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) / 0.02 inch Hg absolute.

 •  Do not use a megohmmeter nor apply power to 

the compressor while it is under vacuum as this 

may cause internal damage.

11 – Electrical connections

 •  Switch off and isolate the main power supply.

 •  All electrical components must be selected as per 

local standards and compressor requirements.

 

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Refer to page 1 for electrical connections 

details.For three phase applications, the 

terminals are labeled T1, T2, and T3. For single-

phase applications the terminals are labeled C 

(common), S (start), and R (run).

 •  Danfoss scroll compressors will only compress 

gas while rotating counter-clockwise (when 

viewed from the compressor top). Since 

single-phase motors will start and run in only 

one direction, reverse rotation is not a major 

consideration. Three-phase motors, however, 

will start and run in either direction, depending 

on the phase angles of the supplied power. Care 

must be taken during installation to ensure that 

the compressor operates in the correct direction.

 •  Use ø 4.8 mm / #10 - 32 screws and ¼” ring 

terminals for the power connection with ring 

connect screw terminal (C type). Fasten with 3 

Nm torque.

 •  Use ø 6.3 mm tabs for quick connect spade 

terminals (P type).

 

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Use a self tapping screw to connect the 

compressor to earth.

12 – Filling the system

 •  Keep the compressor switched off.

 •  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 

HRM032-034-038-040-042-045-047 

HRP034-038-040-042-045-047 /

HHP015-019-021-026 / 

HRH031-032-034-036-038-040

3.6 kg / 8 lb

HRM048-051-054-058-060 / 

HLM068-072-075-078-081 /

5.4 kg / 12 lb

HRP048-051-054-058-060 / 

HLP068-072-075-081 /

HHP030-038-045 /  

HRH044-049-051-054-056 / 

HLH061-068 - HLJ072-083

HCM094-109-120  /  

HCP094-109-120 / 

HCJ090-091-105-106-120-121 / 

DCJ091-106-121

7.2 kg / 16 lb

13 – 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 don’t exceed the maximum service 

pressure of any system component.

 •  A low-pressure switch is recommended to avoid 

low pressure operation. 

Minimum setting for R22

1.5bar (absolute)/22 psia

Minimum setting for R407C

Minimum setting for R410A 2.5bar (absolute)/36 psia

 

 •  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 24 hours before initial start-up 

and start-up after prolonged shutdown. 

 •  Please respect a 90 Nm ± 20 Nm for tightening 

torque of all rotolock nut.

14 – Start-up

 •  Never start the compressor when no refrigerant 

is charged.

 •  Do not provide any power to the compresor 

unless suction and discharge service valves are 

open, if installed.

 •  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 excessive noise, 

no pressure differential between suction and 

discharge, and line warming rather than immediate 

cooling. A service technician should be present at 

initial start-up to verify that supply power is properly 

phased and that the compressor is rotating in the 

correct direction. H-series Scroll compressors are 

designed to operate for a maximum of 150 hours 

in reverse, but as a reverse rotation situation can go 

unnoticed for longer periods, phase monitors are 

recommended. For compressors HLM078, HLP081, 

HLJ083 and larger, phase monitors are required 

for all applications. Danfoss recommends phase 

protection for residential compressors.

 •  If the internal overload protector trips out, it must 

cool down to 60°C / 140°F to reset. Depending on 

ambient temperature, this may take up to several 

hours.

15 – Check with running compressor

 Check current draw and voltage. Measurement 

of amps and volts during running conditions must 

be taken at other points in the power supply, not 

in the compressor electrical box.

 •  Check suction superheat to reduce risk of slugging.

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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 / 0.06 in 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.

16 – 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 / 212°F 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.

 •  Acid / moisture content in system and oil should 

be checked regularly.

17 - 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.

 

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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.

 •   Any deviation from recommended instructions 

pertaining to installation, application or 

maintenance.

 •   Use in mobile applications.

 •   Use in explosive atmospheric environment.

 •   No model number or serial number transmitted 

with the warranty claim.

14 – Disposal

Danfoss recommends that compressors 

and compressor oil should be recycled 

by a suitable company at its site.

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