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M-AI-VT-001-EN Rev.C.1
M-AI-VT-001-EN Rev.C.1
Compressor Module Installation
• • • CAUTION • • •
The above Figure is a guide only for design of a spread bar. It is intended to provide dimensions for the position
of eyebolts and center of gravity. When designing and building the spread bar, it is OEM’s responsibility to
ensure all applicable engineering calculations and safety requirements are met.
Clearance
Compressor Installation
Instructions
Minimum clearances are required to facilitate
accessibility and service of the compressor on the
chiller. The suction side and mounting feet are
expected to be fixed to the suction line and the
platform respectively. Minimum clearances are
necessary for all the other sides and planes, see
Figure 39 for details.
1. Relieve the inert gas pressure through the
motor cooling exit port Schrader valve.
2. Remove the suction, discharge and
economizer (if applicable) blanking plates from
the new compressor.
3. Ensure that all connections have protective
connections to prevent foreign object damage.
4. Attach the spreader bar to the two lifting
hooks (eye bolts) on the top of the compressor.
5. Confirm that all lifting points are secured in
accordance with relevant safety procedures
and standards.
6. Position the lifting hoist/crane with the 2-point
spreader bar directly above the lifting points.
7. Using a 454 kg (1 ton) (minimum) crane, lift
the compressor approximately 100 mm (4”).
Confirm that the compressor and spreader
bar are properly balanced between the lifting
points and the lifting hoist.
8. Slowly lower the compressor until it is
positioned within approximately 5 mm (¼”) of
the compressor mounts.
9. Loosely install the mounting bolts, nuts and
washers as detailed in Table 23.
10. Loosely fit the gasket and M20 Allen head
screws between the suction pipe flange and
the compressor suction flange.
11. Repeat Step 10 for the discharge pipe flange
and the compressor discharge flange.
12. Confirm that there are no axial, radial, or
torque loads on the compressor flanges.
Figure 39
Compressor Top View with
the required Clearance
NOTE
Blanking plates should not be removed until you are ready to place the new compressor in position. New
compressors are pressurized with inert gas to 50 psi. Pressure should be relieved through the Schrader valve
next to the motor cooling connection prior to removing the blanking plates.