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Parallel Compressor Systems Installation & Operations Manual, October 2004  

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Parallel Compressor Systems

Copeland

Part No.

MFGRS.

Model No.

Pressure

Diff. Psi (bar)

Alarm

Circuit

Cut-In

Cut-Out

Sentronic

7 – 9

12 - 14

Yes

085-0062-00

Penn

P45NCA-12

9  (± 2)

14

No

Ranco

P30-5826

Yes

Robertshaw

PD21-2502

No

085-0088-00

Robertshaw

PD21-1006

Yes

Penn

P45NCB-3

Yes

085-0101-00

Robertshaw

LG21-2501

Yes

Model

Family

Standard

Deep Sump

Initial (oz)

Recharge (oz)

Initial (oz)

Recharge (oz)

2D

80

72

110

95

3D

115

105

190

170

4DA3-100E

140

130

-

-

4DL3-150E

135

120

250

235

4DA3-200E

135

120

250

235

4DT3-220E

130

120

245

235

4DH3-250E

130

120

245

235

4DJ3-300E

140

125

255

240

6D

140

130

255

245

6DT3-300*

255

245

255

245

6DJ3-400*

255

245

255

245

O6D Models

Psi (bar)

O6E Models

Psi (bar)

Before May 1984

(Prior S/N 2084J...)

12 to 18

(.83 to 1.24)

12 to 18

(.83 to 1.24)

May 1984 to March 1994

(Between S/N 2084J... & 1094J)

16 to 22

(1.1 to 1.52)

16 to 22

(1.1 to 1.52)

Starting March 1994

(Starting S/N 1094J....)

18 to 26

(1.24 to 1.8)

18 to 34

(1.24 to 2.3)

Carlyle Compressors

Approved Carlyle Lubricants

For CFC and HCFC Refrigerants Use:

Totaline 150 / Suniso 3GS / Shrieve Zerol 150 /Texaco WFI-32-

150 / IGI Petroleum Cryol-150

For HFC Refrigerants Use:

CPI Solest 120 / ICI Emkarate™ RL68H / 

+

Lubrizol Lubrikuhl 2916S 

/ *Mobil Arctic EAL™ 68 / *Castrol SW68 + Lubrizol ISO68 also 

sold under Texaco Capella HFC 68NA brand
* Medium temperature applications only

Approved Copeland Lubricants

Mineral Oil - Suniso 3GS or Equivalent
Alkyl Benzene - Copeland Ultra 200 / Shrieve Zerol 200 TD / 

Soltex AB 200A / Thermal Zone 200

Oil Pressure

The O6D and O6E oil pump is a positive displacement vane 

type. It produces high volume oil flow at a low oil pressure. 

The compressor utilizes an internal pressure regulator valve to 

maintain oil pressure at a constant 12 to 36 psi above suction 

pressure.

POE - Copeland Ultra 22CC / Mobil EAL™ Arctic 22 CC / ICI 

Emkarate™ RL32CF / Thermal Zone 22CC

Bitzer

 Screw / 

Copeland

 Contour Screw compressor lubricant: 

Solest 170

Table 11. Oil Safety Switch

Table 12. Oil Charges

All controls are Manual Reset type with a 120 second nominal time delay at the rated voltage

Table 13. O6D/E Oil Pressure History

Summary of Contents for H-IM-PCS

Page 1: ...Parallel Compressor Systems Bulletin No H IM PCS October 2004 Part Number 25000102 Replaces H IM 72B October 2004 Installation and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...peland Lubricants Carlyle Compressors Approved Carlyle Lubricants Oil Pressure Table 13 O6D E Oil Pressure History Table 14 Oil Safety Switch 22 Table 15 Part Load Performance Multipliers Table 16 Req...

Page 3: ...tive and the carrier of the damage immediately Request an immediate joint inspection with the carrier Do not repair the unit until inspected by carrier s representative Care should be exercised when u...

Page 4: ...es at the rear and 42 inches in the front of panel or as required by National or Local Codes For parallel system units placed end to end 24 inches between units is suggested Floor Foundation Requireme...

Page 5: ...e ground level provides some protection from ground water and wind blown matter The concrete slab should be isolated from the building structure Finally before tightening mounting bolts recheck the le...

Page 6: ...whenever possible Care should be taken to see that ample room is left for maintenance work through access doors and panels When the unit is in an area where it is enclosed by three walls the unit mus...

Page 7: ...ment Before starting up a parallel unit insure that all fuses and motor protective devices are in place and that all wiring is secure A complete wiring diagram for troubleshooting the unit will be fou...

Page 8: ...ed a maximum of 2 feet in each direction Pipingattachedtoavibratingobject suchasacompressor or compressor base must be supported in such a manner that will not restrict the movement of the vibrating o...

Page 9: ...ially on hot gas lines to prevent line breakage This is critical on long straight runs of generally 70 or more where expansion loops must be provided and hangers should allow for longitudinal movement...

Page 10: ...04A R 507 4 1 1 1 6 1 1 6 8 2 2 1 10 2 2 7 12 2 3 3 16 3 4 1 20 4 5 6 30 6 8 3 40 8 11 8 Table 2 Pressure Loss of Liquid Refrigerants In Liquid Line Risers Expressed in Pressure Drop PSIG and Subcooli...

Page 11: ...2 57 3 50 4 98 14 27 40 26 42 58 40 64 95 61 93 1 32 1 91 1 33 1 87 1 5 8 12 134A 22 R 507 502 404A 90 9 90 0 78 0 3 65 4 96 7 07 20 37 56 37 59 82 57 90 1 35 87 1 33 1 86 1 30 1 88 2 64 2 1 8 12 134...

Page 12: ...8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 84 000 1 1 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8...

Page 13: ...8 5 8 5 8 72 000 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 7 8 78 000 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 5 8 1...

Page 14: ...1 5 8 1 5 8 1 1 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 84 000 1 1 8 1 1 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 1 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8...

Page 15: ...5 8 5 8 72 000 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 2 1 2 5 8 5 8 5 8 7 8 78 000 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 5...

Page 16: ...1 8 1 3 8 1 1 8 1 1 8 180 000 50 100 1 5 8 2 1 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 5 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 240 000 50 100 1 5 8 2 1 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 5 8 1 3 8 1 3 8 1 5...

Page 17: ...e pull down The wiring diagramfortheunitwillhavetobeconsultedtodetermine how to best force the fans to operate for this step 4 With all compressor and control breakers and toggle switches turned off a...

Page 18: ...eturned into the liquid manifold the Priority I design returns the liquid to the condenser through a liquid drain manifold Hot discharge gas is injected into the suction line at the parallel rack and...

Page 19: ...igerant being returned to the compressor This will cause dilution of the oil and eventual failure of the bearings and piston rings In extreme cases the compressor will fail as a result of the diluted...

Page 20: ...est The compressors are solid mounted to a base frame or mounted on the refrigerant receiver All reciprocating compressors incorporate oil floats Crankcase heaters will be installed and wired Cylinder...

Page 21: ...1 24 to 1 8 18 to 34 1 24 to 2 3 Carlyle Compressors Approved Carlyle Lubricants For CFC and HCFC Refrigerants Use Totaline 150 Suniso 3GS Shrieve Zerol 150 Texaco WFI 32 150 IGI Petroleum Cryol 150...

Page 22: ...eactivated after a specified trip delay The output relay reactivates after power line conditions return to an acceptable level for a specified amount of time Restart Delay The trip delay prevents nuis...

Page 23: ...Vessel is exposed to excessive heat When a Vessel containing liquid refrigerant is shut off from otherpartsofthesystemariseintemperaturewillcausearisein pressure If theVessel is completely filled wit...

Page 24: ...let 350 400 425 450 Angle 526E 3 8 MPT 3 8 FLARE 10 2 11 6 12 3 13 0 527E 1 2 MPT 5 8 FLARE 28 5 32 4 34 4 36 3 Straight Through 5231 3 8 MPT 3 8 FLARE 11 2 12 7 13 5 14 3 5231 A 3 8 MPT 1 2 FLARE 18...

Page 25: ...cannot be reset until the pressure drops to a predetermined level The latching mechanism inside the manual reset model is trip free The electrical contacts will cutout even if the reset button is hel...

Page 26: ...d to insure the system will work properly Low Pressure Oil System This type system is normally used for parallel compressors and uses three basic components Oil Separator Oil Reservoir and Oil Level R...

Page 27: ...pressure expansion valve with a range of 0 to 90 psig Temprite Part No is 67070000 An alternative valve manufactured by Sporlan is Model ADRI 11 4 0 90 Oil Level Regulators The AC R adjustable oil re...

Page 28: ...n the motor cavity on semi hermetic models the compressor will overfill The oil line sight glass is a good way to see how the separator is working Look for movement in the glass If the separator is no...

Page 29: ...strainers and filter driers 3 Install a replacement compressor and make a complete electrical check 4 Make sure the suction line adjacent to the compressor is clean Install a liquid line filter drier...

Page 30: ...r pressure The regulator closes as the condenser pressure drops below the set point thus back flooding the condenser and reducing the inside surface area available for condensing Valve B is and Outlet...

Page 31: ...utdoor temperature to allow the system pressures to drop below the regulator pressure settings Before adjusting make sure that all manual opening stems on the regulators are set for automatic operatio...

Page 32: ...0psig withonecompleteturnequal toapproximately4psichange Adjustmentsshouldbemade insmallincrements allowingforthesystemtostabilizeafter each turn 6 Vary the evaporator load to test at various conditio...

Page 33: ...connections Checkoperationandconditionofcontactsoncompressor fan motor contactors Check appearance of control panel interior Check appearance of exterior conduit junction boxes Check appearance of ins...

Page 34: ...tor Check stator If leads are all right replace stator Eliminate cause of excessive pressure Check oil level Correct binding Unit Operates Long Or Continuously 1 2 3 4 5 6 Control contacts sticking in...

Page 35: ...ters Check and reset for proper superheat Check means for regulating condensing temperature Check for proper sizing Little or No Oil Pressure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Clogged suction oil strainer Excessive l...

Page 36: ..._ Group __________________ Group _________________ Compressor Model Serial No __________________ __________________ Group __________________ Compressor Model Serial No __________________ _____________...

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