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Suction Filters, Driers, Sight Glasses

There are two types of suction and liquid filter/driers used 

on Heatcraft Refrigeration Products units. Replaceable core 

and/or sealed units are used, dependent upon the option 

package ordered. 
Suction filters, regardless of type, are always installed 

upstream of the compressor suction service valve, and 

any accumulators or other options that may be installed. 

Suction filters are equipped with “Schrader” type access 

valves to allow field measurement of pressure drop across 

the device. This allows plugged filters and elements to be 

identified very quickly and easily so they can be replaced 

when the pressure drop is excessive. Refer to the specific 

manufacturersʼ recommendation on servicing these units by 

make and model.
Liquid filter/driers, regardless of type, are always installed 

downstream of the receiver outlet service valve, and up-

Condensing Unit Accessories

stream of the liquid line solenoid valve (if supplied). Liquid line 

driers may or may not have an access valve, dependent on the 

size and application. The basic servicing of these units is similar 

to suction filters. Liquid line driers should be replaced whenever 

there is evidence of excessive pressure drop across the filter, 

or the system becomes contaminated due to system leaks, 

compressor burnouts, acid formation, or moisture accumulation 

as indicated by the liquid line sight glass.
The sight glass is installed in the main liquid line assembly, 

downstream from the receiver outlet service valve, and 

immediately after the liquid line drier. The sight glass is 

designed to give a visual indication of moisture content in the 

system. Generally, it requires no field service. However, in 

cases of extreme acid formation in a system after a compressor 

burnout, the acid may damage the sensing element or etch the 

glass. This would require that the sight glass be replaced, along 

with the liquid line drier after any compressor motor burnout. 

 CAUTION:  Fans closest to the headers should not be  

 

cycled on standard temperature or pressure  

 

controls. Dramatic temperature and pressure  

 

changes at the headers as a result of fan action  

 

can result in possible tube failure. Fan motors are 

 

designed for continuous duty operation.

Fan cycling controls should be adjusted to maintain a minimum 

of (5) minutes on and (5) minutes off. Short cycling of fans may  

result in a premature failure of motor and/or fan blade.

Compressors operating below +10°F SST must have air flowing 

over the compressor at all times when the compressor is 

running.

 

Design 

 

Thermostat Settings

 Models 

T.D. 

T1 

T2 

T3

 

30 

60

2-fan units: 

25 

65

 

20 

70

4-fan units: 

15 

75

 

30 

60 

40

3-fan units: 

25 

65 

55

 

20 

70 

60

6-fan units: 

15 

75 

65

 

30 

60 

50 

30

8-fan units: 

25 

65 

55 

40

 

20 

70 

65 

50

 

15 

75 

70 

60

NOTE: Cycle pairs of fans on double wide units.

Table 2. Thermostat Settings

Table 1. Recommended Low Pressure Control Settings for Outdoor Air Cooled Condensing Units

 

R-22  

R-404A/R-507 

R-134a

 

*Minimum 

Cut-In 

Cut-Out 

Cut-In 

Cut-Out 

Cut-In 

Cut-Out

 

Temp. ˚F 

PSI 

PSI 

PSI 

PSI 

PSI 

PSI

 

50 

70 

20 

90 

35 

45 

15

 

40 

55 

20 

70 

35 

35 

10

 

30 

40 

20 

55 

35 

25 

10

 

10 

30 

10 

45 

25 

13 

0

 

15 

25 

0

 

-10 

15 

20 

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-20 

10 

12 

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-30 

1"Hg. 

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  * Minimum ambient or box temperature anticipated, Hi pressure control setting: R-22, 360 PSI; R-404A, R-507, 400 PSI; R-134a, 225 PSI.

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Страница 1: ...riers Sight Glasses 5 Refrigerant Oils 6 Phase Loss Monitor 7 Recommended Refrigerant Piping Practices 7 Refrigeration Pipe Supports 7 Suction Lines 8 Suction Line Risers 8 Liquid Lines 8 Evacuation and Leak Detection 11 Refrigerant Charging Instructions 12 Field Wiring 12 Check Out and Start Up 12 Operational Check Out 13 System Balancing Compressor Superheat 13 System Troubleshooting Guide 14 Pr...

Страница 2: ...turerʼs recommendations or if the serial number has been altered defaced or removed MOTOR COMPRESSORS Motor compressors furnished by SELLER are subject to the standard warranty terms set forth above except that motor compressor replacements or exchanges shall be made through the nearest authorized wholesaler of the motor compressor manufacturer not at SELLERʼs factory and no freight shall be allow...

Страница 3: ...d Location Requirements for Air Cooled Condensing Units and Remote Condensers Units in Pits The top of the unit should be level with the top of the pit and side distance increased to 2W If the top of the unit is not level with the top of pit discharge cones or stacks must be used to raise discharge air to the top of the pit This is a minimum requirement Decorative Fences Fences must have 50 free a...

Страница 4: ...ess Provide adequate space at the compressor end of the unit for servicing Provide adequate space on the connection side to permit service of components Spring Mounted Compressor Compressors are secured rigidly to make sure there is no transit damage Before operating the unit it is necessary to follow these steps a Remove the upper nuts and washers b Discard the shipping spacers c Install the neop...

Страница 5: ... drier The sight glass is designed to give a visual indication of moisture content in the system Generally it requires no field service However in cases of extreme acid formation in a system after a compressor burnout the acid may damage the sensing element or etch the glass This would require that the sight glass be replaced along with the liquid line drier after any compressor motor burnout CAUTI...

Страница 6: ...introduction of the Polyol ester lubricants Table 3 below summarizes which oils lubricants are approved for use in Copeland compressors Polyol Ester Lubricants Hygroscopicity Ester lubricants POE have the characteristic of quickly absorbing moisture from the ambient surroundings This is shown graphically in Figure 3 where it can be seen that such lubricants absorb moisture faster and in greater qu...

Страница 7: ... the base of each suction riser of four 4 feet or more to enhance oil return to the compressor e For desired method of superheat measurement a pressure tap should be installed in each evaporator suction line in the proximity of the expansion valve bulb f When brazing refrigerant lines an inert gas should be passed through the line at low pressure to prevent scaling and oxidation inside the tubing ...

Страница 8: ...superheat at the compressor Figure 6 Suction P Traps Slope 1 4 per 10 ft toward compressor Suction Lines NOTE If the suction line must rise to a point higher than the suction connection on the evaporator a suction line trap at the outlet of the evaporator must be provided Horizontal suction lines should slope away from the evaporator toward the compressor at the rate of 1 4 inch per 10 feet for go...

Страница 9: ...Tee Straight Through 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 7 8 10 12 14 16 Table 4 Pressure Loss of Liquid Refrigerants in Liquid Line Risers Expressed in Pressure Drop PSIG and Subcooling Loss F Liquid Line Rise in Feet 10ʼ 15ʼ 20ʼ 25ʼ 30ʼ 40ʼ 50ʼ 75ʼ 100ʼ Refrigerant PSIG F PSIG F PSIG F PSIG F PSIG F PSIG F PSIG F PSIG F PSIG F R22 4 8 1 6 7 3 2 3 9 7 3 1 12 1 3 8 14 5 4 7 19 4 6 2 24 2 8 0 36 3 12 1 48 4 16 5 R134a 4...

Страница 10: ... 1 3 27 26 39 63 86 1 24 134a 64 2 2 57 14 26 40 61 1 91 1 3 8 22 63 5 3 50 27 42 64 93 1 33 R507 404A 55 0 4 98 40 58 95 1 32 1 87 134a 90 9 3 65 20 37 57 87 1 30 1 5 8 22 90 0 4 96 37 59 90 1 33 1 88 R507 404A 78 0 7 07 56 82 1 35 1 86 2 64 134a 158 6 34 34 64 98 1 51 2 24 2 1 8 22 156 8 61 65 1 03 1 57 2 30 3 26 R507 404A 134 12 25 98 1 43 2 35 3 23 4 58 134a 244 9 78 52 99 1 51 2 32 3 47 2 5 8...

Страница 11: ...CFCʼs There is a view that even small quantities of chlorine may act as a catalyst encouraging copper plating and or corrosion and should therefore be avoided WARNING HFC 134a has been shown to be combus tible at pressure as low as 5 5 psig at 350 F when mixed with air at concen trations more than 60 air by volume At lower temperature higher pressures are required to support combustion Therefore a...

Страница 12: ...ng until system has sufficient refrigerant for proper operation Do not overcharge Remember that bubbles in a sight glass may be caused by a restriction as well as a shortage of refrigerant i Do not leave unit unattended until the system has reached normal operating conditions and the oil charge has been properly adjusted to maintain the oil level at the center of the sight glass CAUTION Extreme car...

Страница 13: ...ve at the evaporator should be adjusted Operational Check Out After the system has been charged and has operated for at least two hours at normal operating conditions without any indication of malfunction it should be allowed to operate overnight on automatic controls Then a thorough recheck of the entire system operation should be made as follows a Check compressor discharge and suction pressures...

Страница 14: ... system 3 Check for leaks Repair and add charge 4 Low suction pressure 4 See corrective steps for low suction pressure 5 Variable head pressure valve 5 Check valve setting High suction pressure 1 Excessive load 1 Reduce load or add additional equipment 2 Expansion valve overfeeding 2 Check remote bulb Regulate superheat Low suction pressure 1 Lack of refrigerant 1 Check for leaks Repair and add ch...

Страница 15: ... and components Verify that all electrical and ground connections are secure tighten as required Check condition of compressor and heater contactors Look for discoloration and pitting Replace as required Check operation and calibration of all timers relays pressure controls and safety controls Clean electrical cabinet Look for signs of moisture dirt debris insects and wildlife Take corrective acti...

Страница 16: ...ATE MODULE R1 R4 RELAYS TD7 8 START TIMER FIELD WIRING FACTORY WIRING CB1 CB7 CIRCUIT BREAKERS F1 FUSE CLASS CC CCH CRANKCASE HEATERS C1 C4 COMPRESSOR CONTACTORS C1A1 C4A1 C1 C4 AUXILIARY CONTACTS C5 C12 CONDENSER FAN CONTACTORS FCT FAN CYCLE TEMP CONTROL LSV LIQUID LINE SOLENOID VALVE HPS HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH LPS LOW PRESSURE SWITCH LEGEND w 30 MIN TIME DELAY 25 A M1 M3 C5 25 A C6 25 A M5 M7 C7 2...

Страница 17: ...TE MODULE R1 R4 RELAYS TD7 8 START TIMER FIELD WIRING FACTORY WIRING CB1 CB7 CIRCUIT BREAKERS F1 FUSE CLASS CC CCH CRANKCASE HEATERS C1 C4 COMPRESSOR CONTACTORS C1A1 C4A1 C1 C4 AUXILIARY CONTACTS C5 C12 CONDENSER FAN CONTACTORS FCT FAN CYCLE TEMP CONTROL LSV LIQUID LINE SOLENOID VALVE HPS HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH LPS LOW PRESSURE SWITCH LEGEND w 30 MIN TIME DELAY 25 A M1 M3 C5 25 A C6 25 A M5 M7 C7 25...

Страница 18: ...18 Control Circuit Wiring Diagram for BACU51 and BACU59 ...

Страница 19: ...19 Submittal ...

Страница 20: ...20 Submittal ...

Страница 21: ...t Serial ________________________________________ Compressor Model ____________________ Compressor Model _________________ Compressor Serial ____________________ Compressor Serial __________________ Electrical _________________ Volts __________________ Phase _______ Voltage at Compressor L1__________ L2 ___________ L3 ___________ Amperage at Compressor L1__________ L2 ___________ L3 ___________ Se...

Страница 22: ...22 Notes ...

Страница 23: ...23 Notes ...

Страница 24: ...PLACE BOULEVARD STONE MOUNTAIN GA 30087 USA 770 465 5600 FAX 770 465 5990 WWW HEATCRAFTRPD COM Since product improvement is a continuing effort we reserve the right to make changes in specifications without notice Visit us online at www heatcraftrpd com ...

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