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11-3. Operation characteristics in relation to the refrigerant charge
It is important to have a clear understanding of the characteristics of refrigerant and the operation characteristics of air
conditioners before attempting to adjust the refrigerant charge in a given system.
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During cooling operation, the amount of refrigerant in the accumulator is the smallest when all indoor units are in
operation.
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During heating operation, the amount of refrigerant in the accumulator is the largest when all indoor units are in
operation.
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Refrigerant undercharge creates a tendency for the discharge temperature to rise.
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Changing the amount of refrigerant in the system while there is refrigerant in the accumulator has little effect on the
discharge temperature.
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The higher the high pressure level, the more likely it is for the discharge temperature to rise.
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The lower the low pressure level, the more likely it is for the discharge temperature to rise.
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When the amount of refrigerant in the system is adequate, the compressor shell temperature is 10 to 60ºC (50 to
140ºF) higher than the low-pressure saturation temperature. If the temperature difference between the compressor
shell temperature and low-pressure saturation temperature is 5ºC (41ºF) or less, refrigerant overcharge is
suspected.
11-4. Operation check
The following symptoms are normal and do not indicate a problem.
Events
Display on
remote
controller
Cause
The auto vane automatically switches air
flow direction.
Normal display
The auto vane may switch over to horizontal air flow operation from vertical air flow
operation in cooling mode if the vertical air flow operation has been running for one
hour. At defrost in heating mode or immediately after heating start-up/shutdown,
the auto vane automatically switches to horizontal air flow for a short time.
The fan speed automatically changes
during heating operation.
Normal display
The fan operates at Very Low speed when the thermostat is turned off, and
automatically changes over to the preset speed according to the timer setting or
refrigerant temperature when the thermostat is turned on.
The fan stops during heating operation.
"Defrost"
The fan remains stopped during the defrost cycle.
The fan keeps running after the unit has
stopped.
No display
After the unit has stopped during heating operation, the fan operates for one
minute to exhaust heat.
At the beginning of heating operation, the
fan cannot be manually set.
"Stand By"
The fan operates at Very Low speed for five minutes after heating operation starts
or until the refrigerant temperature reaches 35°C (95°F), then the fan operates at
Low speed for two minutes, and finally the fan operates at the preset speed.
When the main power is turned on, the
display as shown right appears on the
remote controller for about five minutes.
"HO" or
"PLEASE WAIT"
blinks.
The system is starting up. Wait until "HO" or "PLEASE WAIT" stops blinking and
goes off then try again.
The drain pump keeps running after the
unit has stopped.
No display
The drain pump remains in operation for three minutes after the unit in cooling
mode has stopped.
The drain pump goes into operation when drain water is detected, even when the
unit is stopped.
The indoor unit emits noise when
switching from heating to cooling and vice
versa.
Normal display
Some air may be left in the water circuit. Referring to the Service Handbook
provided with the HBC controller, take the appropriate measures.
Immediately after startup, the indoor unit
emits the sound of liquid flowing.
Normal display
Unstable flow of the heating medium produces a sound. This is temporary and
does not imply a problem.
In a short while after the outdoor unit
stops, the unit makes a clicking sound.
No display
After the unit stops and before the unit performs pressure equalization, the
pressure difference temporarily becomes small and the check valve may vibrate
and make a sound. This is temporary and does not imply a problem.
Drain water comes out of the outdoor unit
from the bottom part of the heat
exchanger.
No display
This ensures proper drainage of drain water in case the drain water freezes and
remains in the outdoor unit during the heating operation at low ambient
temperature.
