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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOW AMBIENT CONTROL KIT LB-57113BM (27J00)
USED WITH SINGLE-COMPRESSOR HEAT PUMP UNITS
Litho U.S.A.
502,818M
11/98
Supersedes 3/96
®
E1998 Le ox I dustries I c.
Dallas, Texas LOW AMBIENT CONTROL KIT
KITS COMMON TO HEATING
AND COOLING EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SHIPPING AND PACKING LIST
P ck ge 1 of 1 cont ins:
1- Low ambie t pressure switch assembly (S11)
1- 36" (914 mm) le gth of 1/4" (6.35 mm) copper tube
with flare uts
1- Relay
1- 20ĆFoot le gth of wire
4- 20" Le gths of wire
1- Bag assembly each co tai i g:
8-Wire uts
2-Saddle valves
4-#10-16 X 5/8" S.D.S.T. screws
1-Schrader depressor tee with seal cap
APPLICATION
The low ambie t pressure switch (S11) cycles the
outdoor fa while allowi g compressor operatio i the
cooli g cycle. This i termitte t fa operatio results i
a high evaporati g temperature which allows the
system to operate without ici g the evaporator coil a d
losi g capacity. This kit is desig ed for use i ambie t
temperatures o lower tha 30°F.
Le ox recomme ds a belly-ba d style cra kcase heater
(P-8-8852, 240v, 45w) be added to compressors which
do ot have o e. A freezestat (LB-62858CA) should also
be added to a y system usi g a low ambie t kit.
NOTE - Do not use this low ambient kit on units with
capillar tube metering devices. Install an expansion
valve metering device if using this kit.
INSTALLATION
A-Pressure Switch Assembly
1- Disco ect power to u it.
2- Remove compressor compartme t access pa el.
3- I stall valve depressor tee discharge li e gauge port.
4- I stall pressure switch i compressor compartme t
with screws provided. Switch should be i stalled i a
vertical positio higher tha mid-poi t of compressor.
See figure 1.
FIGURE 1
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
S11 LOW AMBIENT
PRESSURE SWITCH
HIGH
PRESSURE
SWITCH
COMPRESSOR
DISCHARGE
LINE
S24 LOSS
OF CHARGE
SWITCH
VALVE
DEPRESSOR
TEE
SHOCK
LOOP
5- Co ect copper li e to low ambie t pressure
switch a d ope side of depressor tee (provided).
Provide a shock loop i copper tubi g to preve t
breakage from vibratio . Tighte co ectio s.
Depressor tee port with valve core is used as
service port. If ecessary, valve core ca be moved
to other leg of tee.