
Rev.0106
7
Refrigeration
REFRIGERANTTYPE
The standard refrigerant will be R-22 unless otherwise
specified on the customer order. Check the serial plate
on the case for information.
PIPING
The refrigerant line outlets are located under the fixture
at the left hand end when viewed from the back.Insulate
the suction lines to prevent condensation leakage.
REFRIGERATION LINES
LIQUID SUCTION
3/8" O.D. 5/8" O.D.
NOTE: The standard coil is piped at 5/8" (suction);
however, the store tie-in may vary depending on
the number of coils and the draw the case has.
Depending on the case setup, the connecting point
in the store may be
5/8", 7/8", or 11/8". Refer to the particular case you
are hooking up.
Refrigerant lines should be sized as shown on the refrig-
eration legend furnished by the store.
Install P-traps (oil traps) at the base of all suction line ver-
tical risers.
Pressure drop can rob the system of capacity.To keep the
pressure drop to a minimum,keep refrigerant line run as
short as possible,using the minimum number of elbows.
Where elbows are required,use long radius elbows only.
CONTROL SETTINGS
See the “Case Specs” section of this guidebook for the
appropriatesettingsforyourmerchandiser.Maintain these
parameters to achieve near constant product tempera-
tures.Producttemperatureshould be measuredfirst thing
in the morning, after having been refrigerated overnight.
For all multiplexing, defrost should be time terminated.
Defrost times should be as follows: OFF CYCLE - One
time daily for 110 minutes.The number of defrosts per
day shouldneverchange.The duration ofthe defrostcycle
may be adjusted to meet conditions present at your loca-
tion.
ACCESS TOTXVALVES & DRAIN LINES
MECHANICAL - Remove product from the case. Remove
product racks (if applicable).Remove refrigeration and drain
access panels (labeled).TX valve (mechanical only) and drain
are located under each access panel at end of the case.
ELECTRONIC -The Electronic Expansion valve master and
slave cylinder(s) are located within the electrical access
panel(s).
ELECTRONIC EXPANSIONVALVE (OPTIONAL)
A wide variety of electronic expansion valves and case
controllers can be utilized. Please refer to EEV and con-
troller manufacturersinformation sheet. Sensors forelec-
tronic expansion valves will be installed on the coil inlet,
coil outlet, and in the discharge air. (Some supermarkets
require a 4th sensor in the return air). Case controllers
will be located in the electrical raceway or under the case
THERMOSTATIC EXPANSIONVALVE LOCATION
AnAlco balanced port expansion valvemodel isfurnished
as standard equipment,unless otherwise specified by cus-
tomer.There is one expansion valve located on the right
sideof each evaporation coil underthebottom deck pans.
EXPANSIONVALVE ADJUSTMENT
Expansion valves must be adjusted to fully feed the evapo-
rator. Before attempting any adjustments,make sure the
evaporatoriseitherclearorvery lightlycoveredwithfrost,
and that the fixture is within 10°F of its expected operat-
ing temperature.
MEASURINGTHE OPERATING SUPERHEAT
1. Determinethesuctionpressurewithanaccurate
pressuregaugeattheevaporatoroutlet.
2. Fromarefrigerantpressure temperaturechart,
determinethe saturation temperatureat the
observedsuction pressure.
3. Measurethe temperatureofthe suctiongas at the
thermostaticremotebulb location.
4. Subtractthe saturationtemperatureobtainedinstep
No.2fromthetemperaturemeasuredinstepNo.3.
3. The differenceissuperheat.
5. Set thesuperheat for5°F- 7°F.
FAN SPEED CONTROL
Located in the electrical raceway on the lower right end
is a fan speed control.This control is set at the factory for
maximum.To adjust, turn the knob clockwise to obtain
approximately 50 FPM air speed.This may vary due to
store ambient conditions,especially the relative humidity.
With low humidity,slow the fan.With high humidity con-
ditions, set the control for maximum. Each case has its
own control and allows independant settings in case line-
ups.
NOTE: Slow air picks up more humidity from coil and ice.
Condenser Ventilation
Be sure to supply adequate ventilation for the condenser
in Self Contained units.Allow 150 square inches for units
up to 1 1/2 h.p.,and 200 for condensr units over 2 h.p.