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Instructions

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© Danfoss | DCS (CC) | 2021.03

1 – Introduction

These instructions pertain to the VZH028-
VZH065 variable scroll compressors used for air-
conditioning and reversible heat pump systems in 
residential applications. They provide necessary 
information regarding safety and proper usage of 
this product.

2 – 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 55°C 

/ -31°F and 131°F.

 

• 

 

Don’t expose the compressor and the 
packaging to rain or corrosive atmosphere.

3 – Safety measures before assembly

Never use the compressor in a flammable 

atmosphere.
  •   The compressor ambient temperature may not 

exceed 50°C during off-cycle.

 •  

Mount the compressor on a horizontal flat 
surface with less than 7° slope.

 •  

When installing a compressor model VZH, 
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 
using the rubber grommets supplied with the 
compressor.

4 – Assembly

 •  

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.

 •  

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

Basic connections

 

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Depending on the frequency converter 
version, the physical position of individual 
connectors may differ from below diagram.

 -  

Always make sure that the compressor 
terminals T1, T2, T3 are connected to the 
frequency converter terminals 96, 97, 98 
respectively.

 -   The compressor motor cable must be shielded 

and the armoured part must be connected to 
ground on both cable ends; at the side of the 
compressor and at the side of the frequency 
converter.

  -   Use an EMC cable gland for cable installation and 

perfect grounding; The metallic terminal box of 

the compressor has a paint-free surface around 
the connection hole for better conductivity.

 

-   A low pressure safety switch is mandatory 

to avoid compressor vacuum operation.

  -   At start-up, verify that the compressor rotates 

in the right direction and pumps.

Oil level switch assembly

Install the screw-in optical part on oil level switch 
port. (Factory preset for manifold version VZH 
compressor.)

Install the electrical part on optical part. Make 
sure the cable outlet downside vertically.  
* For LC-PR, make sure the cable outlet downside 
or upside vertically.

L1
L2
L3

N

External 

Load / Relay

LC-XN

1

2

3

230VAC

24VAC

0VAC

1

2

3

24VAC

External 

Load / Relay

LC-XN

24VDC

0VDC

1

2

3

24VDC

Ex

ternal 

Load / Rela

y

LC-XN

L / 24V

N / 0V

1

4

2

3

External 

Load

LC-PR

LC-XN

LC-PR

3

1

4

2

1: Power supply wire
2: Power supply wire
3: Output wire
4: Not used

3

1

4

2

1: Power supply (L or 24V)
2: Output NO CONTACT
3: Power supply (N or 0V)
4: Output COMMON

Electrical connections / Wiring for Oil level sensor

See at the correct diagram corresponding to different power supply models for proper wiring

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