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oil leakage include, but are not limited to, compressor
replacement, repairing refrigerant leaks, replacing refrigerant
components such as filter drier, pressure switch, metering device,
coil, accumulator, or reversing valve.
Synthetic Roof Precautionary Procedure
1. Cover extended roof working area with an impermeable
polyethylene (plastic) drip cloth or tarp. Cover an
approximate 10x10 ft (3x3 m) area.
2. Cover area in front of the unit service panel with a terry
cloth shop towel to absorb lubricant spills and prevent
run--offs, and protect drop cloth from tears caused by tools
or components.
3. Place terry cloth shop towel inside unit immediately under
component(s) to be serviced and prevent lubricant
run--offs through the louvered openings in the unit base.
4. Perform required service.
5. Remove and dispose of any oil contaminated material per
local codes.
LIQUID LINE FILTER DRIER
The biflow filter drier is specifically designed to operate with
Puron. Use only factory--authorized components. Filter drier must
be replaced whenever the refrigerant system is opened. When
removing a filter drier, use a tubing cutter to cut the drier from the
system. Do not unsweat a filter drier from the system. Heat from
unsweating will release moisture and contaminants from drier
into system.
PURON (R--410A) REFRIGERANT CHARGING
Refer to unit information plate and charging chart. Some R--410A
refrigerant cylinders contain a dip tube to allow liquid refrigerant
to flow from cylinder in upright position. For cylinders equipped
with a dip tube, charge Puron units with cylinder in upright
position and a commercial metering device in manifold hose.
Charge refrigerant into suction--line.
Step 14 — System Information
LOSS OF CHARGE SWITCH
The loss of charge switch is a protective device wired into control
circuit (low voltage). It shuts off the compressor if abnormally
low pressures are present in the refrigeration circuit.
NOTE
: Because these switches are attached to refrigeration
system under pressure, it is not advisable to remove this device
for troubleshooting unless you are reasonably certain that a
problem exists. If switch must be removed, remove and recover
all system charge so that pressure gauges read 0 psi. Never open
system without breaking vacuum with dry nitrogen.
CHECK DEFROST THERMOSTAT
There is a liquid header with a brass distributor and feeder tube
going into outdoor coil. At the end of 1 of the feeder tubes, there
is a 3/8--in. OD stub tube approximately 3 in. (76 mm) long. (See
Fig. 28). The defrost thermostat should be located on stub tube.
Note that there is only 1 stub tube used with liquid header, and on
most units it is the bottom circuit.
The defrost thermostat signals heat pump that conditions are right
for defrost or that conditions have changed to terminate defrost. It
is a thermally actuated switch clamped to outdoor coil to sense its
temperature. Normal temperature range is closed at 30
_
3
_
F
and open at 80
_
5
_
F.
NOTE
: The defrost thermostat must be located on the liquid side
of the outdoor coil on the bottom circuit and as close to the coil as
possible.
FEEDER TUBE
STUB TUBE
DEFROST
THERMOSTAT
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Fig. 28 -- Defrost Thermostat
TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the Cooling and Heating Troubleshooting Chart (Table
8) for troubleshooting information.
START--UP CHECKLIST
Use the Start--Up Checklist.
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