START-UP
Note:
Regardless of which refrigerant will be used for
the operating charge, R22 may be used for leak check-
ing and pressure testing at start-up.
Leak Testing
Visually inspect all lines and joints for proper
piping practices.
Isolate
• Compressors—Front-seat Service Valves on
Suction and Discharge. Close oil supply line
immediately downstream of the Turba-shed.
• Pressure Transducers—Close Angle Valves.
• Autosurge Pilot Valve—Close Angle Valves on
suction and discharge manifolds.
Open
• Ball valves—to branches, condenser, heat
reclaim, receiver.
• Main Liquid Line Solenoid Valve—Solenoid
should be energized.
• Branch Liquid Line Solenoid Valve—solenoid
should be energized or manual open used.
• Split Condenser—Both sides open. Energize
valve solenoid.
Disconnect
• Defrost Time Clock—Disconnect power to the
clock. Be sure all branches are in refrigeration
mode and ensure that the defrost clock cannot ini-
tiate a defrost during start-up procedure.
Verify
• Refrigerant requirements for System,
Compressors, and TEV's in merchandisers and
coolers.
• Electrical supply and component requirements.
Test Charge
Use properly regulated dry nitrogen and R22 to
pressurize the system with vapor only. Charge
about 25 pounds of R22 through a dehydrator.
Through another line add dry nitrogen to bring
the system pressure up to 150 psig. Use an elec-
tronic leak detector to inspect all connections. If
a leak is found, isolate, repair, and retest. Be sure
system is at 150 psig, and all valves closed to iso-
late the leak are opened. After the last leak is
repaired and tested, the system must stand unal-
tered for 12 hours with no pressure drop from
150 psig.
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START-UP AND MAINTENANCE
Know whether a circuit is open at the power supply or not. Remove all power before opening
control panels.
Note: Some equipment has more than one power supply.
Always use a pressure regulator with a nitrogen tank.
Do not exceed 2 pounds of pressure and vent
lines when brazing. Do not exceed 350 pounds of pressure for leak testing high side. Do not exceed
150 pounds of pressure for leak testing low side.
Always follow current EPA regulations and guidelines.
Warning
Always recapture test charge using
approved recovery methods.
Warning
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