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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING REFRIGERANT CHARGE
The refrigerant system is fully charged with R--22
refrigerant and is tested and factory sealed. Allow system
to operate a minimum of 10 minutes before checking or
adjusting charge.
The refrigerant system is fully charged with R--22
refrigerant and is tested and factory sealed.
NOTE: Adjustment of the refrigerant charge is not required
unless the unit is suspected of not having the proper R--22
charge.
A refrigerant charging label is attached to the outside of the
service access panel.
The charging label and tables shown refer to system
temperatures and pressures in cooling mode only.
NOTE: Allow system to operate for a minimum of 10
minutes before checking or adjusting refrigerant charge.
IMPORTANT: When evaluating the refrigerant charge, an
indicated adjustment to the specified factory charge must
always be very minimal. If a substantial adjustment is
indicated, an abnormal condition exists somewhere in the
cooling system, such as insufficient airflow across either
coil or both coils.
The charging chart (see Table 4) includes the required
suction line temperature at given suction line pressures and
outdoor ambient temperatures.
An accurate thermocouple or thermistor--type thermometer
and a gauge manifold are required when using the
superheat charging method for evaluating the unit charge.
Do not use mercury or small dial--type thermometers
because they are not adequate for this type of
measurement.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove caps from low-- and high--pressure service
fittings.
2. Using hoses with valve core depressors, attach low--
and high--pressure gauge hoses to low-- and
high--pressure service fittings, respectively.
3. Start unit and let run until system pressures stabilize.
4. Measure and record the following:
a. Outdoor ambient--air temperature (°F(°C) db).
b. Suction--tube temperature (°F(°C)) at low--side
service fitting.
c. Suction (low--side) pressure (psig).
5. Using Cooling Charging Charts compare outdoor--air
temperature (°F(°C) db) with the suction line pressure
(psig) to determine desired system operating suction
line temperature (See Table 5A).
6. Compare actual suction--tube temperature with desired
suction--tube temperature. Using a tolerance of ±3°F
(±1.7°C), add refrigerant if actual temperature is more
than 3°F(1.7°C) higher than proper suction--tube
temperature, or remove refrigerant if actual
temperature is more than 3°F(1.7°C) lower than
required suction--tube temperature.
NOTE: If the problem causing the inaccurate readings is a
refrigerant leak, refer to Check for Refrigerant Leaks
section.
INDOOR AIRFLOW AND AIRFLOW ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: For cooling operation, the recommended airflow is
350 to 450 cfm for each 12,000 Btuh of rated cooling
capacity.
Table 6 shows cooling airflows at various external static
pressures. Refer to this table to determine the airflow for the
system being installed.
NOTE: Be sure that all supply-- and return--air grilles are
open, free from obstructions, and adjusted properly.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
Disconnect electrical power to the unit and install lockout
tag before changing blower speed.
!WARNING
Airflow can be changed by changing the lead connections
of the blower motor.
All PAN3 units are factory wired for low speed, except sizes
030 through 048 which are wired for medium speed.
FOR 208/230V
For color coding on the 208/230V motor leads, see Table 3.
Table 3—Color Coding for 208/230V Motor Leads
Black = High Speed
Blue = Medium Speed
Red = Low Speed
To change the speed of the indoor fan motor (IFM), remove
the fan motor speed leg lead from the time delay relay
(TDR). To change the speed, remove and replace with lead
for desired blower motor speed. Insulate the removed lead
to avoid contact with chassis parts.
COOLING SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
With the room thermostat SYSTEM switch in the COOL
position and the FAN switch in the AUTO position, the
cooling sequence of operation is as follows:
When the room temperature rises to a point that is slightly
above the cooling control setting of the thermostat, the
thermostat completes the circuit between thermostat
terminal R to terminals Y and G. These completed circuits
through the thermostat connect contactor coil (C) (through
unit wire Y) and time delay relay (TDR) (through unit wire G)
across the 24--v secondary of transformer (TRAN).
The normally open contacts of energized contactor (C)
close and complete the circuit through compressor motor
(COMP) to condenser (outdoor) fan motor (OFM). Both
motors start instantly.
The set of normally open contacts of energized relay TDR
close and complete the circuit through evaporator blower
(indoor) fan motor (IFM).
NOTE:Once the compressor has started and then has
stopped, it should not be started again until 5 minutes have
elapsed.
The cooling cycle remains on until the room temperature
drops to a point that is slightly below the cooling control
setting of the room thermostat. At this point, the thermostat