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REFRIGERATION INSTALLATION
1 Units are supplied with the following pipe connections (in inches):-
S = Single Circuit T = Twin Circuit
NOTE: On twin circuit units, the lower half of the coil is the first circuit.
2 Using a tube cutter, remove sealed ends of suction and liquid pipes. This will release a small holding charge of
dry nitrogen. Discard the expansion device on the condensing unit.
3 Pipe exit positions are shown on pages 3 and 4. It is recommended that the liquid and suction lines be kept at the
supplied size until exit, when the full pipe size can be run.
4 Connect pipe work between units noting the following:-
a) Use only refrigeration quality copper tube/pipe, supported every 2 metres.
b) Use tube cutters to avoid forming swarf.
c) If brazing, use copper phosphorus alloy with 5% silver, and purge the system with dry nitrogen to avoid
oxidation and build up of scale.
d) Do not leave pipe ends, valves, driers etc. open to the atmosphere longer than necessary.
e) Fully insulate the suction line, or suction and liquid if run together.
5. A strainer is fitted in the liquid line just prior to the capillary on the air handler. It is recommended that a liquid line
filter drier is fitted.
6. If a sight glass is fitted to assist charging, position this in the liquid line as near to the air handler as practicable, and
downstream of the liquid line filter/drier.
EVACUATING AND CHARGING
When the compressor is first started in the field, the bearing surfaces are susceptible to damage if not properly
lubricated. Care should be taken when the bearings are being run in to ensure that:-
a) The compressor is not started the first time with excessive refrigerant charge.
b) The system is not overcharged, which could result in liquid return to the compressor.
Evacuate the air handler and interconnecting pipe work by connecting a vacuum pump to the Schrader connections on
both suction and discharge service valves on the condensing unit (DO NOT OPEN THE VALVES) and evacuate to 1000
microns (1 Torr) or better and hold for a minimum of 15 minutes.
REFRIGERANT CHARGE
* = per circuit
The table above shows the base charge for R407C
The base charge will generally be sufficient for 3m pipe runs at room 22°C 50% RH, ambient 27°C 50% RH.
Typical charge to be added for longer liquid lines:-
3/8" OD add 50 g/m; 1/2" OD add 80 g/m; 5/8" OD add 110 g/m.
The preferred method of adding refrigerant is:-
1. Start the unit (on highest fan setting ) and allow the compressor to run for a few seconds.
2. Additional charge should be introduced through the Schrader valve on the suction side of the compressor.
3. The correct unit charge may be determined by examining the condition of the evaporator coil during the charging
process (with the system running in cooling). Refrigerant enters the coil at the bottom left hand side and leaves
at the top left hand side. A properly charged unit should show signs of 'sweating' all the way up the coil. 'Sweating'
should be reduced at the coil outlet as it enters the suction line, which should be completely dry a few inches before
it enters the compressor.
4. If a sight glass is fitted, position this in the liquid line as near to the air handler as possible. Charge should be
added to the unit, (with the system running), until the sight glass is just clear of bubbles (flooded).