Alpic Air AOU-35HRDC1 User manual

AOU-35HRDC1
AOU-53HRDC1
Condensing units
Dynamic inverter PRO

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Outdoor Unit Installation
Outdoor Unit Installation
Outdoor Unit Installation Instructions
Step 1: Select installation location.
The outdoor unit should be installed in the
location that meets the following requirements:
Place the outdoor unit as close to the indoor
unit as possible.
Ensure that there is enough room for
installation and maintenance.
The air inlet and outlet must not be
obstructed or exposed to strong wind.
Ensure the location of the unit will not be
subject to snowdrifts, accumulation of leaves
or other seasonal debris. If possible, provide
an awning for the unit. Ensure the awning
does not obstruct airflow.
The installation area must be dry and well
ventilated.
There must be enough room to install the
connecting pipes and cables and to access
them for maintenance.
The area must be free of combustible gases
and chemicals.
The pipe length between the outdoor and
indoor unit may not exceed the maximum
allowable pipe length.
If possible, DO NOT install the unit where it
is exposed to direct sunlight.
If possible, make sure the unit is located far
away from your neighbors’ property so that
the noise from the unit will not disturb them.
If the location is exposed to strong winds (for
example: near a seaside), the unit must be
placed against the wall to shelter it from the
wind. If necessary, use an awning.
(See Fig. 4.1 & 4.2)
Install the indoor and outdoor units, cables
and wires at least 1 meter from televisions or
radios to prevent static or image distortion.
Depending on the radio waves, a 1 meter
distance may not be enough to eliminate all
interference.
Strong wind
Strong wind
Strong wind
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 4.2
Step 2: Install outdoor unit.
Fix the outdoor unit with anchor bolts (M10)
>60cm / 23.6”
Fix with bolts
CAUTION
• Be sure to remove any obstacles that
may block air circulation.
• Make sure you refer to Length
Specifications to ensure there is
enough room for installation and
maintenance.
Fig. 4.3
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Outdoor Unit Installation
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M
N
P
30 cm / 11.8” from back wall
60 cm / 23.6” on right
60 cm / 23.6” above
30 cm / 11.8” on left
200 cm / 78” in front
NOTE: The minimum distance between the
outdoor unit and walls described in the
installation guide does not apply to airtight
rooms. Be sure to keep the unit unobstructed
in at least two of the three directions (M, N, P)
(See Fig. 4.10)
Fig. 4.10
Fig. 4.11
NOTE: Make sure the water drains to a safe
location where it will not cause water
damage or a slipping hazard.
Seal
Drain joint
(A) (B)
Base pan hole of
outdoor unit
Seal
Fig. 4.12
Notes On Drilling Hole In Wall
You must drill a hole in the wall for the
refrigerant piping, and the signal cable that will
connect the indoor and outdoor units.
1. Determine the location of the wall hole
based on the location of the outdoor unit.
2. Using a 65-mm (2.5”) core drill, drill a hole
in the wall.
NOTE: When drilling the wall hole, make
sure to avoid wires, plumbing, and other
sensitive components.
3. Place the protective wall cu in the hole.
This protects the edges of the hole and will
help seal it when you nish the installation
process.
Fig. 5.11
L
H
300 cm / 118” or more
A
60 cm / 23.6”
or more
150 cm / 59”
or more
25 cm / 9.8”
or more
25 cm / 9.8”
or more
Rows of series installation
L ≤H L ≤1/2H
L A
25 cm / 9.8” or more
1/2H < L ≤H 30 cm / 11.8” or more
L >H Can not be installed
Table 4.3 The relations between H, A and L
are as follows.
Drain Joint Installation
If the drain joint comes with a rubber seal
(see Fig. 4.12 - A ), do the following:
1. Fit the rubber seal on the end of the drain joint
that will connect to the outdoor unit.
2. Insert the drain joint into the hole in the base
pan of the unit.
3. Rotate the drain joint 90° until it clicks in place
facing the front of the unit.
4. Connect a drain hose extension (not included)
to the drain joint to redirect water from the
unit during heating mode.
If the drain joint doesn’t come with a rubber
seal (see Fig. 4.12 - B ), do the following:
Insert the drain joint into the hole in the base
pan of the unit. The drain joint will click in
place.
Connect a drain hose extension (not included)
to the drain joint to redirect water from the
unit during heating mode.

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Refrigerant Piping
Connection
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Refrigerant Piping Connection Instructions
CAUTION
• The branching pipe must be installed
horizontally. An angle of more than 10°
may cause malfunction.
• DO NOT install the connecting pipe until
both indoor and outdoor units have been
installed.
• Insulate both the gas and liquid piping to
prevent water leakage.
Step1: Cut pipes
When preparing refrigerant pipes, take extra
care to cut and flare them properly. This will
ensure efficient operation and minimize the
need for future maintenance.
For R32/R290
refrigerantmodels, the pipe connection
points must be placed outside of room.
The connection pipes can not be reused.
1. Measure the distance between the indoor
and outdoor units.
2. Using a pipe cutter, cut the pipe a little
longer than the measured distance.
CAUTION
DO NOT deform pipe while cutting. Be extra
careful not to damage, dent, or deform the
pipe while cutting. This will drastically reduce
the heating efficiency of the unit.
1. Make sure that the pipe is cut at a perfect
90° angle. Refer to Fig. 6.3 for examples of
bad cuts.
Oblique Rough Warped
90°
Fig. 6.3
Fig. 6.2
CAUTION
If the outdoor unit is installed higher than
the indoor unit:
-It is recommended that vertical suction
risers not be upsized. Proper oil return to
the compressor should be maintained with
suction gas velocity. If velocities drop
below7.62m/s (1500fpm (feet per minute)),
oil return will be decreased. An oil trap
should be installed every 6m(20ft) of
vertical suction line riser. (See Fig. 6.2)
The outdoor unit is installed higher than the indoor unit

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6. Place flaring tool onto the form.
7. Turn the handle of the flaring tool
clockwise until the pipe is fully flared. Flare
the pipe in accordance with the dimensions
shown in table 6.3.
Table 6.3: PIPING EXTENSION BEYOND FLARE
FORM
8. Remove the flaring tool and flare form,
then inspect the end of the pipe for cracks
and even flaring.
Step 4: Connect pipes
Connect the copper pipes to the indoor unit first,
then connect it to the outdoor unit. You should
first connect the low-pressure pipe, then the
high-pressure pipe.
1. When connecting the flare nuts, apply a
thin coat of refrigeration oil to the flared
ends of the pipes.
2. Alignthe center of the two pipes that you
will connect.
Indoor unit tubing Flare nut Pipe
Fig. 6.8
3. Tighten the flare nut as tightly as possible
by hand.
4. Using a spanner, grip the nut on the unit
tubing.
5. While firmly gripping the nut, use a torque
wrench to tighten the flare nut according
to the torque values in table 6.3.
NOTE: Use both a spanner and a torque
wrench when connecting or disconnecting
pipes to/from the unit.
Fig. 6.9
Step 2: Remove burrs.
Burrs can aect the air-tight seal of refrigerant
piping connection. They must be completely
removed.
1. Hold the pipe at a downward angle to
prevent burrs from falling into the pipe.
2. Using a reamer or deburring tool, remove
all burrs from the cut section of the pipe.
Pipe
Reamer
Point down
Fig. 6.4
Step 3: Flare pipe ends
Proper flaring is essential to achieve an airtight
seal.
1. After removing burrs from cut pipe, seal
the ends with PVC tape to prevent foreign
materials from entering the pipe.
2. Sheath the pipe with insulating material.
3. Place flare nuts on both ends of pipe.
Make sure they are facing in the right
direction, because you can’t put them on
or change their direction after flaring.
See Fig. 6.5
Flare nut
Copper pipe
Fig. 6.5
4. Remove PVC tape from ends of pipe when
ready to perform flaring work.
5. Clamp flare form on the end of the pipe.
The end of the pipe must extend beyond
the flare form.
Flare form
Pipe
Fig. 6.6
Pipe
gauge Tightening
torque Flare dimension (A) (Unit: mm/Inch) Flare shape
Min. Max.
Ø 6.4
R0.4~0.8
45°±2
90 °
±4
A
Fig. 6.7
Ø 9.5
Ø 12.7
Ø 15.9
18-20N.m
(183-204kgf.cm) 8.4/0.33 8.7/0.34
25-26 N.m
(255-265 kgf.cm) 13.2/0.52 13.5/0.53
35-36 N.m
(357-367 kgf.cm) 16.2/0.64 16.5/0.65
45-47 N.m
(459-480 kgf.cm) 19.2/0.76 19.7/0.78

Refrigerant Piping Connection
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Installation Of The Throttle. (Some Models)
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Outdoor
Outdoor
Outdoor
1 Throttle
2 Liquid pipe
3 Gas pipe
Precautions
- For ensuring throttled eciency, please
mount the throttle as horizontally as possible.
- Wrap the supplied anti-shock rubber at
external of the throttle for denoise.
1 Anti-shock rubber
2 Throttle
CAUTION
• Ensure to wrap insulation around the
piping. Direct contact with the bare piping
may result in burns or frostbite.
• Make sure the pipe is properly connected.
Over tightening may damage the bell
mouth and under tightening may lead to
leakage.
NOTE ON MINIMUM BEND RADIUS
Carefully bend the tubing in the middle
according to the diagram below. DO NOT
bend the tubing more than 90° or more than
3 times.
Bend the pipewith thumb
min-radius 10cm (3.9”)
Fig. 6.10
6. After connecting the copper pipes to the
indoor unit, wrap the power cable, signal
cable and the piping together with binding
tape.
NOTE: DO NOT intertwine signal cable with
other wires. While bundling these items
together, do not intertwine or cross the
signal cable with any other wiring.
7. Thread this pipeline through the wall and
connect it to the outdoor unit.
8. Insulate all the piping, including the valves
of the outdoor unit.
9. Open the stop valves of the outdoor unit
to start the flow of the refrigerant between
the indoor and outdoor unit.
CAUTION
Check to make sure there is no refrigerant
leak after completing the installation work.
If there is a refrigerant leak, ventilate the area
immediately and evacuate the system (refer
to the Air Evacuation section of this manual).

Wiring
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Wiring
Safety Precautions
WARNING
•Be sure to disconnect the power supply
before working on the unit.
•All electrical wiring must be done
according to local and national regulations.
•Electrical wiring must be done by a
qualied technician. Improper connections
may cause electrical malfunction, injury
and fire.
•An independent circuit and single outlet
must be used for this unit. DO NOT plug
another appliance or charger into the same
outlet. If the electrical circuit capacity is not
enough or there is a defect in the electrical
work, it can lead to shock, fire, unit and
property damage.
•Connect the power cable to the terminals
and fasten it with a clamp. An insecure
connection may cause fire.
•Make sure that all wiring is done correctly
and the control board cover is properly
installed. Failure to do so can cause
overheating at the connection points, fire,
and electrical shock.
•Ensure that main supply connection is
made through a switch that disconnects
all poles, with contact gap of a least 3mm
(0.118”).
• DO NOT modify the length of the power
cord or use an extension cord.
CAUTION
•Connect the outdoor wires before
connecting the indoor wires.
•Make sure you ground the unit. The
grounding wire should be away from gas
pipes, water pipes, lightning rods,
telephone or other grounding wires.
Improper grounding may cause electrical
shock.
• DO NOT connect the unit with the power
source until all wiring and piping is
completed.
•Make sure that you do not cross your
electrical wiring with your signal wiring, as
this can cause distortion and interference.
Follow these instructions to prevent distortion
when the compressor starts:
•No other equipment should be connected
to the same power circuit.
•The unit’s power information can be found
on the rating sticker on the product.
•The unit must be connected to the main
outlet. Normally, the power supply must
have a low output impedance of 32 ohms.
NOTE: The fuse is made of ceramic.
TAKE NOTE OF FUSE SPECIFICATIONS
The air conditioner s circuit board(PCB) is
designed with a fuse to provide overcurrent
protection. The specications of the fuse are
printed on the circuit board, such as:
Indoor unit: T3.15A/250VAC, T5A/250VAC.
(applicable for unit adopts R32 refrigerant)
Outdoor unit: T20A/250VAC.
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Test Run
Before Test Run
A test run must be performed after the entire
system has been completely installed. Confirm
the following points before performing the test:
a) The indoor and outdoor units are properly
installed.
b) Piping and wiring are properly connected.
c) Ensure that there are no obstacles near the
inlet and outlet of the unit that might cause
poor performance or product malfunction.
d) The refrigeration system does not leak.
e) The drainage system is unimpeded and
draining to a safe location.
f) The heating insulation is properly installed.
The grounding wires are properly connected.
g)
h) The length of the piping and the added
refrigerant stow capacity have been
recorded.
i) The power voltage is the correct voltage
for the air conditioner.
CAUTION
Failure to perform the test run may result in
unit damage, property damage or personal
injury.
Test Run Instructions
1. Open both the liquid and gas stop valves.
2. Turn on the main power switch and allow the
unit to warm up.
3. Set the air conditioner to COOL mode.
4. For the Indoor Unit
a. Ensure the remote control and its buttons
work properly.
b. Ensure the louvers move properly and can
be changed using the remote control.
c. Double check to see if the room
temperature is being registered correctly.
d. Ensure the indicators on the remote
control and the display panel on the indoor
unit work properly.
e. Ensure the manual buttons on the indoor
unit works properly.
f. Check to see that the drainage system is
unimpeded and draining smoothly.
g. Ensure there is no vibration or abnormal
noise during operation.
5. For the Outdoor Unit
a. Check to see if the refrigeration system is
leaking.
b. Make sure there is no vibration or
abnormal noise during operation.
c. Ensure the wind, noise, and water
generated by the unit do not disturb your
neighbors or pose a safety hazard.
6. Drainage Test
a. Ensure the drainpipe flows smoothly. New
buildings should perform this test before
finishing the ceiling.
b. Remove the test cover. Add 2,000ml of
water to the tank through the attached
tube.
c. Turn on the main power switch and run
the air conditioner in COOL mode.
d. Listen to the sound of the drain pump to
see if it makes any unusual noises.
e. Check to see that the water is discharged.
It may take up to one minute before the
unit begins to drain depending on the
drainpipe.
f. Make sure that there are no leaks in any of
the piping.
g. Stop the air conditioner. Turn o the main
power switch and reinstall the test cover.
NOTE: If the unit malfunctions or does not
operate according to your expectations,
please refer to the Troubleshooting section
of the Owner’s Manual before calling
customer service.
Test Run
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Users in European Countries may be required to properly dispose of this unit. This appliance contains
refrigerant and other potentially hazardous materials. When disposing of this appliance, the law
requires special collection and treatment. DO NOT dispose of this product as household waste or
unsorted municipal waste.
When disposing of this appliance, you have the following options:
• Dispose of the appliance at designated municipal electronic waste collection facility.
• When buying a new appliance, the retailer will take back the old appliance free of charge.
• The manufacturer will also take back the old appliance free of charge.
• Sell the appliance to certified scrap metal dealers.
NOTE: Disposing of this appliance in the forest or other natural surroundings endangersyour
health and is bad for the environment. Hazardous substances may leak into the ground water
and enter the food chain.
European Disposal Guidelines 5
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1. Checks to the area
3.General work area
4.Checking for presence of refrigerant
5.Presence of re extinguisher
If any hot work is to be conducted on the refrigeration equipment or any associated parts, appropriate
fire extinguishing equipment shall be available to hand. Have a dry power or CO2 fire extinguisher
adjacent to the charging area.
6.No ignition sources
No person carrying out work in relation to a refrigeration system which involves exposing any pipe
work that contains or has contained flammable refrigerant shall use any sources of ignition in such a
manner that it may lead to the risk of fire or explosion. All possible ignition sources, including cigarette
smoking, should be kept sufficiently far away from the site of installation, repairing, removing and
disposal, during which flammable refrigerant can possibly be released to the surrounding space. Prior
to work taking place, the area around the equipment is to be surveyed to make sure that there are
no flammable hazards or ignition risks. NO SMOKING signs shall be displayed.
2.Work procedure
All mintenance staff and others working in the local area shall be instructed on the nature of work
being carried out. work in confined sapces shall be avoided. The area around the work space shall
be sectioned off. Ensure that the conditions within the area have been made safe by control of
flammable material.
Prior to beginning work on systems containing flammable refrigerants, safety checks are necessary
to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimised. For repair to the refrigerating system, the following
precautions shall be complied with prior to conducting work on the system.
Works shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimise the risk of a
flammable gas or vapour being present while the work is being performed.
The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector prior to and during work,
to ensure the technician is aware of potentially flammable atmospheres. Ensure that the leak
detection equipment being used is suitable for use with flammable refrigerants, i.e. no sparking,
adequately sealed or intrinsically safe.
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9.Checks to electrical devices
the charge size is in accordance with the room size within which the refrigerant containing
parts are installed;
the ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and are not obstructed;
if an indirect refrigerating circuit is being used, the secondary circuits shall be checked
for the presence of refrigerant; marking to the equipment continues to be visible and
legible.
marking and signs that are illegible shall be corrected;
refrigeration pipe or components are installed in a position where they are unlikely to be
exposed to any substance which may corrode refrigerant containing components, unless
the components are constructed of materials which are inherently resistant to being
corroded or are suitably protected against being so corroded.
Repair and maintenance to electrical components shall include initial safety checks and
component inspection procedures. If a fault exists that could compromise safety, then no
electrical supply shall be connected to the circuit until it is satisfactorily dealt with. If the fault
cannot be corrected immediately but it is necessary to continue operation, and adequate
temporary solution shall be used. This shall be reported to the owner of the equipment so all
parties are advised.
Initial safety checks shall include:
that capacitors are discharged: this shall be done in a safe manner to avoid possibility of
sparking
that there no live electrical components and wiring are exposed while charging, recovering
or purging the system;
that there is continuity of earth bonding.
7.Ventilated area
Ensure that the area is in the open or that it it adequately ventilated before breaking into the system
or conducting any hot work. A degree of ventilation shall continue during the period that the work is
carried out. The ventilation should safely disperse any released refrigerant and preferably expel it
externally into the atmosphere.
8.Checks to the refrigeration equipment
Where electrical components are being changed, they shall be fit for the purpose and to the correct
specification. At all times the manufacturer s maintenance and service guidelines shall be followed.
If in doubt consult the manufacturer s technical department for assistance. The following checks shall
be applied to installations using flammable refrigerants:
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11.Repair to intrinsically safe components
Do not apply any permanent inductive or capacitance loads to the circuit without ensuring
that this will not exceed the permissible voltage and current permitted for the equipment in
use. Intrinscially safe components are the only types that can be worked on while live in the
presence of a flammable atmosphere. The test apparatus shall be at the correct rating.
Replace components only with parts specified by the manufacturer. Other parts may result
in the ignition of refrigerant in the atmosphere from a leak.
12.Cabling
Check that cabling will not be subject to wear, corrosion, excessive pressure, vibration, sharp
edges or any other adverse environmental effects. The check shall also take into account the
effects of aging or continual vibration from sources such as compressors or fans.
13.Detection of ammable refrigerants
Under no circumstances shall potential sources of ignition be used in the searching for or
detection of refrigerant leaks. A halide torch(or any other detector using a naked flame)
shall not be used.
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10.Repairs to sealed components
10.1 During repairs to sealed components, all electrical supplies shall be disconnected from the
equipment being worked upon prior to any removal of sealed covers, etc. If it is absolutely
necessary to have an electrical supply to equipment during servicing, then a permanently
operating form of leak detection shall be located at the most critical point to warn of a
potentially hazardous situation.
10.2 Particular attention shall be paid to the following to ensure that by working on electrical
components, the casing is not altered in such a way that the level of protection is affected.
This shall include damage to cables, excessive number of connections, terminals not made
to original specification, damage to seals, incorrect fitting of glands, etc.
Ensure that apparatus is mounted securely.
Ensure that seals or sealing materials have not degraded such that they no longer serve
the purpose of preventing the ingress of flammable atmospheres. Replacement parts shall
be in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications.
NOTE: The use of silicon sealant may inhibit the effectiveness of some types of leak detection
equipment. Instrinsically safe components do not have to be isolated prior to working on them.

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15.Removal and evacuation
When breaking into the refrigerant circuit to make repairs of for any other purpose
conventional procedures shall be used, However, it is important that best practice is followed
since flammability is a consideration. The following procedure shall be adhered to:
remove refrigerant;
purge the circuit with inert gas;
evacuate;
purge again with inert gas;
open the circuit by cutting or brazing.
The refrigerant charge shall be recovered into the correct recovery cylinders. The system shall be
flushed with OFN to render the unit safe. This process may need to be repeated several times.
Compressed air or oxygen shall not be used for this task.
Flushing shall be achieved by breaking the vacuum in the system with OFN and continuing to
fill until the working pressure is achieved, then venting to atmosphere, and finally pulling down
to a vacuum. This process shall be repeated until no refrigerant is within the system.
14.Leak detection methods
The following leak detection methods are deemed acceptable for systems containing flammable
refrigerants. Electronic leak detectors shall be used to detect flammable refrigerants, but the
sensitivity may not be adequate, or may need re-calibration.(Detection equipment shall be
calibrated in a refrigerant-free area.) Ensure that the detector is not a potential source of ignition
and is suitable for the refrigerant. Leak detection equipment shall be set at a percentage of the
LFL of the refrigerant and shall be calibrated to the refrigerant employed and the appropriate
percentage of gas (25% maximum) is confirmed. Leak detection fluids are suitable for use with
most refrigerants but the use of detergents containing chlorine shall be avoided as the chlorine
may react with the refrigerant and corrode the copper pipe-work.
If a leak is suspected ,all naked flames shall be removed or extinguished. If a leakage of refrigernat
is found which requires brazing, all of the refrigerant shall be recovered from the system, or
isolated(by means of shut off valves) in a part of the system remote from the leak . Oxygen free
nitrogen(OFN) shall then be purged through the system both before and during the brazing process.
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17.Decommissioning
Before carrying out this procedure, it is essential that the technician is completely familiar
with the equipment and all its detail. It is recommended good practice that all refrigerants
are recovered safely. Prior to the task being carried out, an oil and refrigerant sample shall
be taken.
In case analysis is required prior to re-use of reclaimed refrigerant. It is essential that
electrical power is available before the task is commenced.
a) Become familiar with the equipment and its operation.
b) Isolate system electrically
c) Before attempting the procedure ensure that:
mechanical handling equipment is available, if required, for handling refrigerant cylinders;
all personal protetive equipment is available and being used correctly;
the recovery process is supervised at all times by a competent person;
recovery equipment and cylinders conform to the appropriate standards.
d) Pump down refrigerant system, if possible.
e) If a vacuum is not possible, make a manifold so that refrigerant can be removed from
various parts of the system.
16.Charging procedures
In addition to conventional charging procedures, the following requirements shall be followed:
Ensure that contamination of different refrigerants does not occur when using charging
equipment. Hoses or lines shall be as short as possible to minimize the amount of
refrigerant contained in them.
Cylinders shall be kept upright.
Ensure that the refrigeration system is earthed prior to charging the system with refrigerant.
Label the system when charging is complete(if not already).
Extreme care shall be taken not to overfill the refrigeration system.
Prior to recharging the system it shall be pressure tested with OFN. The system shall be
leak tested on completion of charging but prior to commissioning. A follow up leak test
shall be carried out prior to leaving the site.
When the final OFN charge is used, the system shall be vented down to atmospheric pressure
to enable work to take place. This operation is absolutely vital if brazing operations on the
pipe-work are to take place.
Ensure that the outlet for the vacuum pump is not closed to any ignition sources and there
is ventilation available.
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f) Make sure that cylinder is situated on the scales before recovery takes place.
g) Start the recovery machine and operate in accordance with manufacturer s instructions.
h) Do not overfill cylinders. (No more than 80% volume liquid charge).
i) Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the cylinder, even temporarily.
j) When the cylinders have been filled correctly and the process completed, make sure that
the cylinders and the equipment are removed from site promptly and all isolation valves
on the equipment are closed off.
k) Recovered refrigerant shall not be charged into another refrigeration system unless it has
been cleaned and checked.
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18.Labelling
Equipment shall be labelled stating that it has been de-commissioned and emptied of
refrigerant. The label shall be dated and signed. Ensure that there are labels on the
equipment stating the equipment contains flammable refrigerant.
19.Recovery
When removing refrigerant from a system, either for service or decommissioning, it is
recommended good practice that all refrigerants are removed safely.
When tranferring refrigerant into cylinders, ensure that only appropriate refrigerant
recovery cylinders are employed. Ensure that the correct numbers of cylinders for holding
the total system charge are available. All cylinders to be used are designated for the
recovered refrigerant and labelled for that refrigerant(i.e special cylinders for the
recovery of refrigerant). Cylinders shall be complete with pressure relief valve and
associated shut-off valves in good working order.
Empty recovery cylinders are evacuated and, if possible, cooled before recovery occurs.
The recovery equipment shall be in good working order with a set of instructions
concerning the equipment that is at hand and shall be suitable for the recovery of
flammable refrigerants. In addition, a set of calibrated weighing scales shall be available
and in good working order.
Hoses shall be complete with leak-free disconnect couplings and in good condition. Before
using the recovery machine, check that it is in satisfactory working order, has been
properly maintained and that any associated electrical components are sealed to prevent
ignition in the event of a refrigerant release. Consult manufacturer if in doubt.
The recovered refrigerant shall be returned to the refrigerant supplier in the correct
recovery cylinder, and the relevant Waste Transfer Note arranged. Do not mix refrigerants
in recovery units and especially not in cylinders.
If compressors or compressor oils are to be removed, ensure that they have been
evacuated to an acceptable level to make certain that flammable refrigerant does not
remain within the lubricant. The evacuation process shall be carried out prior to retruning
the compressor to the suppliers. Only electric heating to the compressor body shall be
employed to accelerate this process. When oil is drained from a system, it shall be carried
out safely.
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1. Transport of equipment containing ammable refrigerants
Compliance with the transport regulations
2. Marking of equipment using signs
Compliance with local regulations
3. Disposal of equipment using ammable refrigerants
Compliance with national regulations
4. Storage of equipment/appliances
The storage of equipment should be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Storage of packed (unsold) equipment
Storage package protection should be constructed such that mechanical damage to the
equipment inside the package will not cause a leak of the refrigerant charge.
The maximum number of pieces of equipment permitted to be stored together will be
determined by local regulations.
20. Transportation, marking and storage for units
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