PHD4 Series K and WPH4 Series K: Installation Instruction
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hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs water readily. POE oils can absorb 15
times as much water as other oils designed to HCFC and CFC
refrigerants. Take all necessary precautions to avoid exposure of the oil
to the atmosphere.
Servicing Systems on Roofs with Synthetic Materials
POE (polyolester) compressor lubricants are known to cause long term
damage to some synthetic roofing materials. Exposure, even if
immediately cleaned up, may cause embrittlement (leading to cracking)
to occur in one year or more. When performing any service that may risk
exposure of compressor oil to the roof, take appropriate precautions to
protect roofing. Procedures which risk 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 R-410A.
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.
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 R-410A units with cylinder in upright position and a commercial
metering device in manifold hose. Charge refrigerant into suction-line.
