J&E Hall JEHSD-0600-M-3, Technical Manual

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Issue: 01.05.2017 Page 11
Installation
Field Piping
To ensure satisfactory operation and performance, the following points should be noted for field
piping arrangements:
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Pipework routes must be as simple and as short as possible.
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Avoid low points on pipework where oil can accumulate.
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Suction gas velocity must be sufficient to ensure good oil return.
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Use only clean, dehydrated refrigeration grade copper tube with long radius bends.
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Avoid flare type connections and take great care when brazing. Use only silver alloy rods.
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Run braze without over filling to ensure there is no leakage into the tube.
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To prevent oxidation, blow oxygen free nitrogen through pipework when brazing.
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Install insulation on all suction lines and on all pipes penetrating walls or passing through hot areas.
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Adequately support all pipe work at a maximum of 2 metre intervals.
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Where the condensing unit is situated below the indoor unit (coldroom evaporator/display case), the height difference
between the two units should be no more than 6 metres.
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In vertical pipework, the use of U-trap and double suction risers is often required. These suction risers must always be
fitted with a U-trap at the bottom and a P-trap at the top and never be higher than 4m unless a second U-trap system
is fitted.
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Additional oil may be required if piping length exceeds 20m or multiple oil traps are fitted. Check the oil level closely
during commissioning and add oil as necessary. Add oil in small amounts. Do not overfill the compressor!
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When installing a single condensing unit with multiple evaporators connected which operate independently, care should
be taken to ensure that the evaporating pressure/temperature does not fall outside the compressor operating limit at
minimum load. If there is potential for this scenario, consider multiple evaporators fed by a single solenoid valve or
separate condensing units.
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Suction pipework should slope gently back towards the unit to assist oil return to the compressor. A fall of approximately
2cm per metre of pipework is acceptable.
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Liquid lines should be sized to ensure a full supply of liquid refrigerant to the expansion device. Careful attention should
be paid to sizing of liquid lines on large risers (maximum 6m).
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Maximum recommended pipe length is 50 metres.
Correct line sizing will minimize the pressure drop and maintain sufficient gas velocity for proper oil
return.
Important Note:
One of the main factors affecting equipment reliability and compressor service life is refrigeration circuit
contamination. During installation, circuit contamination can be caused by:
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Brazing & Welding Oxides
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Filings & Particles from de-burring pipework
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Brazing Flux
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Moisture & Air
Important Note:
Pipe sizing should only be determined by qualified personnel. All local codes of practice must be observed
in the installation of refrigerant piping.