Master-Bilt Remote Condensing Unit Manual

Below you will find brief information for Condensing Unit R448A/R449A. This manual provides essential instructions for the installation, operation, and service of the condensing unit and refrigeration system. It covers crucial safety information, installation guidelines (including handling, placement, electrical, and refrigerant piping), and operational procedures to ensure optimal performance and longevity. This manual is written for qualified refrigeration mechanics and licensed electricians.

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Condensing Unit and

Refrigeration System

Installation & Operations Manual

R448A/R449A

57-02611

REV. 11-04-17_BJ

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................3

WARNING LABELS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................4

M-SERIES CONDENSING UNIT FEATURES…….............................................................................5

REFRIGERATION MODEL NOMENCLATURE................................................................................6

PRE-INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................7

General Information……........................................................................................................................7

Delivery Inspection…............................................................................................................................7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................7

Handling and Placement of Condensing Unit........................................................................................7

Handling and Placement of Evaporator Coil in Walk-In ......................................................................8

Electrical…………................................................................................................................................9

Refrigerant Piping……………..............................................................................................................9

Leak Check..........................................................................................................................................10

Evacuation, Dehydration and Start-Up……………............................................................................10

Evacuation Procedure....................................................................................................................10

Finish Charging Procedures...........................................................................................................11

Preliminary........................................................................................................................10

Remote "M-Series"...........................................................................................................11

Pre-Charged Remote Refrigeration Systems.....................................................................12-13

Final Check List for All Models..........................................................................................................14

SUCTION AND LIQUID LINE SIZES ……………............................................................................15-18

EQUIVALENT LENGTH ALLOWANCE FOR FITTINGS.............................................................19

GENERAL INFORMATIONS...……………........................................................................................19

LOW AMBIENT CHARGE CHART………........................................................................................20

SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART……………………………………………………………21

UNIT BASE SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................22

SALE AND DISPOSAL..........................................................................................................................23

INSTALLATION DATA SHEET……………......................................................................................24

INTRODUCTION

This manual contains important instructions for installation, use and service. Read all of this manual carefully before installing or servicing your refrigeration equipment.

NOTICE

Installation and service of the refrigeration and electrical components must be performed by a refrigeration mechanic or licensed electrician.

The portions of this manual covering refrigeration and electrical components contain technical instructions intended only for persons qualified to perform refrigeration and electrical work.

DANGER

Equipment MUST be properly grounded.

Improper or faulty hook-up of electrical components of the refrigeration units can result in severe injury or death.

All electrical wiring hook-ups must be done in accordance with all applicable local, regional or national standards.

NOTICE

Read this manual before installing your refrigeration. Keep the manual and refer to it before doing any service. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

This manual cannot cover every installation, use or service situation. If you need additional information, contact us at:

Parts and Technical Service Department

Norlake: 800-388-5253

Koolstar: 855-815-4567

WARNING LABELS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol, be alert to the potential for personal injury or damage to your equipment.

Be sure you understand all safety messages and always follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.

NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS

You must make sure that everyone who installs uses or services your refrigeration is thoroughly familiar with all safety information and procedures.

Important safety information is presented in this section and throughout the manual. The following signal words are used in the warnings and safety messages.

DANGER:

Severe injury or death WILL occur if you ignore the message.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Severe injury or death CAN occur if you ignore the message.

Minor injury or damage to your refrigeration can occur if you ignore the message.

NOTICE:

This is important installation, operation or service information. If you ignore the message, you may damage your refrigeration.

The warning and safety labels shown throughout this manual are placed on your refrigeration at the factory. Follow all warning label instructions. If any warning or safety labels become lost or damaged, call our parts and technical service department for replacements.

This label is located on the condensing unit.

M-SERIES CONDENSING UNIT FEATURES

STANDARD COMPONENTS

The M-Series set of standard features (pre-wired and mounted except as noted)* include:

● Liquid line and suction line vibration absorbers (eliminators) for semi-hermetic units only

● Preset non-adjustable high pressure control and preset non-adjustable low pressure control**

● Crankcase heater

● Head pressure control (flooding valve)

● Heavy gauge, galvanized steel mechanically-fastened weather hood

● Suction service valve

● Heavy-duty angle leg base

● Liquid line filter/drier

● Pre-wired electrical control panel

● Sight glass

● Liquid and suction line kit with service valve

● Timer (standard on low temp units only)

● Compressor contactor

● Defrost heater contactor (when required)

● Generously-sized condenser (rated up to 120° ambient)

● Rifled tubes in condenser for greater efficiency

● Liquid line shut-off valve for easy change of filter

● PSC condenser fan motors

● Large liquid receiver (good for maximum 100 ft. line run)

● One year limited compressor warranty

*Components may vary depending on horsepower and application. Consult our factory for verification of standard and optional components.

**Preset high pressure control and preset low pressure control are non-adjustable in medium temp M-Series units. The low pressure control is adjustable in low temp units.

OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE

● Special voltages

● Insulated and heated receiver (thermostatically controlled)

● Suction accumulator

● Coated condenser coils

● Oil separator

● Phase loss/low voltage monitor

● Factory pre-assembled evaporator coil (includes factory pre-mounting of thermostatic air control and

expansion valve)

● Factory pre-charged system with quick connect liquid and suction line sets up to 40 ft. (specify length

when ordering)

● Adjustable low pressure control for medium and high temp units

● Dual pressure control

● Circuit breaker

● Suction filter

● Fan cycling switch

● Pre-mounted solenoid at evaporator

● Liquid line solenoid valve (shipped loose)

● Timer for medium temp units

● Extended four years limited compressor warranty

● Master Controller 2.0 electronic control system

● Reverse cycle defrost

REFRIGERATION MODEL NOMENCLATURE

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION (CONVENTIONAL = ACCESSIBLE HERMETIC)

MH = Hermetic Condensing Unit

MS = Scroll Condensing Unit

MC = Conventional Condensing Unit

ROOM TEMPERATURE EXPLANATION

L = 0° F. Thru -30° F. Room Temperature

M = 0° Thru +55° F. Room Temperature

REFRIGERANT EXPLANATION

D = R448A/R449A

V = R-407A

HORSEPOWER RATING EXPLANATION

005 = ½ H.P. 017 = 1¾ H.P. 040 = 4H.P. 100 = 10 H.P. 250 = 25 H.P.

007 = ¾ H.P. 020 = 2 H.P. 045 = 4 1/2H.P. 120 = 12 H.P. 270 = 27 H.P.

010 = 1 H.P. 025 = 2½ H.P. 050 = 5 H.P. 150 = 15 H.P. 300 = 30 H.P.

012 = 1 1/4 H.P. 030 = 3 H.P. 060 = 6 H.P. 200 = 20 H.P.

015 = 1 1/2 H.P. 035 = 3 1/2 H.P. 075 = 7 1/2 H.P. 220 = 22 H.P.

EQUIPMENT VARIATION EXPLANATION

A = STANDARD UNIT

H = HEATED AND INSULATED RECEIVER

E = ELECTRIC DEFROST

M = FLOATING HEAD (MC)

VOLTAGE EXPLANATION

A = 115/60/1

B = 230/60/1 or 208-230/60/1 (As Applicable)

C = 208-230/60/3

D = 460/60/1

E = 460/60/3

R= REVERSING VALVE

F = 200-220/50/3

G = 380-420/50/3

J = 380/50/1

K = 200-220/50/1 or 220/50/1

PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

I. General Information

Please read this manual prior to installing your equipment. This information is based on good refrigeration practice and should be used as a guide for installation and operation.

To complete the installation, please records the data requested on the Installation Data form on the last page of the manual and return this manual to the owner.

II. Delivery Inspection

You are responsible for filing all freight claims with the delivering truck line. Inspect all cartons and crates for damage as soon as they arrive. If damage is noted to shipping crates, cartons or if a shortage is found; note this on the bill of lading (all copies) prior to signing.

If damage is discovered when the cabinet is uncrated, immediately call the delivering truck line and follow up the call with a written report indicating concealed damage to your shipment. Ask for an immediate inspection of your concealed damage item. Crating material MUST be retained to show the inspector from the truck line.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

I. Handling and Placement of Condensing Unit

To minimize damage to the unit housing, it is recommended that the crate not be removed until the unit is moved to its final location.

The following should be considered when placing the unit:

The condenser coil (air inlet) should not be located so as to restrict air flow into the coil. A minimum of 12" is required (18" is preferred) between the face of the coil and a wall or other vertical obstruction.

A minimum of 6" is required on the sides to allow access to the housing clamps.

A minimum of 24" is required on the louvered end (air outlet) for clearance when opening housing and for ease of maintenance.

Do not position multiple units so that the air discharge of one is into the condenser air intake of another.

Holes are provided in the base supports for mounting bolts and for bridle lift rods.

For indoor mounting, motor rooms should be provided with fans designed to move 1000 cfm of air per ton of refrigeration.

II. Handling and Placement of Evaporator Coil in Walk-In

To minimize damage to the evaporator coil, it is recommended that the carton (or crate) not be removed until the evaporator coil is moved close to its final location. When the container is removed from the evaporator coil, extreme care must be used when lifting and mounting to the ceiling, to prevent sheet metal damage.

EVAPORATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Do not install the evaporator too close to door openings to prevent icing problems.

Minimum clearance between evaporator and the walls is equal to or greater than the coil height for proper air flow and service access.

Refer to the evaporator coil drawing dimension for mounting holes location.

Install washers and secure with nuts. Tighten until the coil is firm against the ceiling. The evaporator coil must be level.

EVAPORATOR DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION:

III. Electrical

Electric power supply must match the condensing unit power requirements indicated on the unit data plate . A

WIRING DIAGRAM IS LOCATED ON THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL BOX COVER.

All field wiring may enter the holes provided in left side, back and bottom of the electrical box. All field wiring should be done in a professional manner, in accordance with all governing codes. Double check all wiring connections, including factory terminals, before start-up of condensing unit.

DANGER

Installation of the refrigeration and electrical components must be performed only by a refrigeration mechanic or licensed electrician.

Improper or faulty hook-up of electrical components can result in death.

IV. Refrigerant Piping

The condensing unit must remain sealed and pressurized from the manufacturer until piping is complete and final connections are ready to be made.

Use only refrigeration grade copper tubing, (ACR), type "L", bright annealed, dehydrated, and properly sealed against contamination. Soft temper tubing may not be used for field interconnection of refrigeration components (condensing unit to evaporator assembly). Take extreme care to keep refrigeration tubing clean and dry prior to installation. Use an appropriate size tube cutter (DO NOT CUT TUBING WITH A SAW) .

Note: The liquid line size is determined by conventional piping practices for air and electric defrost (use chart on pages 14-15). For reverse cycle defrost, the liquid line must be selected by choosing the liquid line one nominal step larger than the conventional approach .

Suction lines should slope down 1/2 inch for each 10 feet of horizontal run towards the compressor.

If any portion of the suction line rises above the exit elevation of the evaporator, P-type oil traps should be located at the base of each suction riser for proper oil return to the compressor.

When brazing, dry nitrogen MUST be passed through the lines at low pressure to prevent scaling and oxidation inside the tubing and fittings. All flux must be removed from the joints after brazing.

MINIMIZE the amount of flux used to prevent internal contamination of the refrigeration system.

Silver brazing wire is to be utilized (high temperature alloy of 15% silver content on all copper to copper connections, and high temperature alloy of 45% silver content on all dissimilar metal connections).

NOTICE

Be sure solenoid valves are open before beginning evacuation and leak check.

v. Leak Check

When all refrigeration line connections have been made, the complete system, including factory connections, should be leak checked.

Add the proper refrigerant to 60 psig, then boost to 175 psig with dry nitrogen. Leaks check all joints with an electronic leak detector or a halide torch. If leaks are found, relieve the pressure and make repairs as necessary and recheck.

VI. Evacuation, Dehydration and Start-Up

A vacuum of 500 microns or less must be pulled to properly dehydrate the system. This requires a two-stage vacuum pump with an electronic vacuum indicator.

***DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM COMPRESSOR AS A VACUUM PUMP. ***

***DO NOT OPERATE COMPRESSOR WHILE SYSTEM IS IN A VACUUM. ***

Evacuation Procedure

Open all condensing unit service valves and relieve system pressure. Also, open any line valves installed in the system and energize all solenoid valves to facilitate evacuation.

Connect the vacuum pump to the high and low sides of the system using 1/4" or larger cop per lines or 1/4" ID hoses with high vacuum designation.

Leaks or moisture will be indicated if the system pressure rises when the vacuum line is closed off.

Pull a vacuum of 1500 microns, close vacuum line and “break” vacuum to 3 psig, maximum, with refrigerant to be used in the system.

Repeat step D.

A final vacuum of 250 microns should be pulled before charging. When 250 microns is reached, close vacuum line and charge through high side, with proper refrigerant to the level of 2-1/2 lbs. per ton of refrigeration.

Finish Charging Procedures

Preliminary

Be sure all service valves are “open”.

Loose the compressor hold-down bolts and remove shipping clips to allow compressor to float freely on the springs.

Check evaporator fan motors after start-up. Medium temperature, air defrosts fans run continuously. Low temperature fans and coolers provided with electric defrost will be delayed by the fan control.

Start the system by “flipping on” the circuit breaker in the unit electric box.

Start charging per (B), (C), (D) or (E) on the following pages.

CAUTION: Never add liquid refrigerant to the suction side of the compressor.

Check operating pressures while charging and on initial pull down to prevent damage if a problem occurs. If system “floods” back to the compressor, adjust the thermostatic expansion valve as required for proper operation. There should be at least +30°F superheat entering the compressor.

Observe compressor amperage draw and compare to compressor nameplate to prevent damage due to high amperage. The oil sight glass should be between 1/2 and 3/4 full during normal operation

Remote "M-Series" Condensing Units

For models without head pressure control valve: With the system operating, add refrigerant until the sight glass indicates a full charge, then add one pound for each 2 rated horsepower of the condensing unit when charging above +75°F. If ambient is below +75°F, add 1/2 to the above. See

A.6 above.

For models with head pressure control valve : Add additional charge per the procedure on

DANGER

Charging of the refrigeration system must be performed only by a certified refrigeration mechanic.

Improper or faulty hook-up of refrigeration electrical components can result in injury or death.

Technical installation instructions for Pre-Charged Remote Refrigeration are given on the following pages. Installation requirements for other remote refrigeration systems may vary. If additional information is needed, your certified refrigeration mechanic or electrician can call our technical service department.

Quick-Couples are pre-charged with the proper refrigerant at the factory.

Pre-Charged Remote Refrigeration Systems.

● Place a steel or treated-wood spreader on the top of the walk-in

to distribute the load of the coil. The spreader must be at least

twice the width of the coil. The coil must be mounted away

from the edge of the roof a distance equal to the height of the

coil (See Figure #1).

● Uncrate the coil and through-bolt it to the ceiling of the walk-

in with suitable fasteners.

Figure

#1 Quick-Couple Remote Refrigeration

● Uncrate the condensing unit and locate near coil. Be sure air movement around the unit is not restricted

so the condensing unit will have a sufficient supply of air to function properly.

NOTE: Install evaporator coil in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations

from inside wall or obstructions to rear of evaporator.

● Drill holes through the walk-in wall large enough to pass refrigeration lines, electrical line and

drain line.

● Connect liquid and suction lines to the coil and the condensing unit.

● Lubricate rubber seal in male half of coupling with refrigeration oil.

Thread coupling halves together by hand to ensure proper mating of

threads. Tighten with wrenches until coupling bodies “bottom” or a

definite resistance is felt (See Figure #2.)

Figure #2 Quick-Couple Coupling Detail

● Using a scribe or ink pen, mark a line lengthwise from the coupling hex to the bulkhead. Then tighten

an additional 1/6 to 1/4 turn. The misalignment of the mark will show the degree of tightening for future

reference. This final turn is necessary to ensure that the knife edge metal seal bites into the brass seat of

the coupling halves, forming a leak-proof joint.

●

● When routing refrigeration lines, special care should be taken not to “kink” the lines and restrict the

flow of refrigerant.

NOTE: Wiring diagrams are located inside the pre-wired electrical panel on the condensing unit .

CAUTION

Be sure the electrical supply is sufficient for all electrical loads of the quick-Couple Remote

Refrigeration system.

● Connect correctly rated over current protection device in the service line to the service line

J-box on the condensing unit.

● After routing condensate line from drain pan of evaporator coil, seal around all refrigeration,

electrical and drain lines with silicone or butyl caulking.

● Start compressor and allow to run at least 24 hours before placing product into the walk-in.

During the testing period you should:

● Check the temperature holding range against the control setting.

● On low temperature units, check the defrost control system to see that all ice is removed from

the coil during each defrosts cycle.

● Perform checks of door operation and all other component operations.

These particular systems are pre-charged at the factory with proper refrigerant, but should be operationally checked as per page 11, A.6 and A.7.

VII. Final Check List for All Models

Check high-low pressure control settings.

Check setting of defrost timer:

Medium temperature 2 to 4 defrosts/24 hours, with 35 minutes fail safe.

Low temperature 3 to 4 defrosts/24 hours, with 44 minutes fail safe.

Check operating pressure.

Check electrical requirements of unit to power supply voltage.

Set temperature control for desired temperature range.

Check setting of thermostatic expansion valve for proper operation.

Check sight glass for proper refrigerant charge.

Check compressor oil level.

Check system for proper defrost settings and operation.

Check condensing unit for vibrating or rubbing tubing. Dampen or clamp as required.

Open all valves completely counter clockwise.

Check packing nuts on all service valves.

Replace all service valve caps and latch unit covers.

Evap. 2 superheat at the compressor.

Liquid Lines

Liquid lines should be sized for a minimum pressure drop to prevent

“flashing”. Flashing in the liquid lines would create additional pressure drop and poor expansion valve operation. If a system requires long liquid lines from the receiver to the evaporator or if the liquid has to rise vertically upward any distance, the losses should be calculated to determine whether or not a heat exchanger is required. The use of a suction to liquid heat exchanger may be used to subcool the liquid to prevent flashing. This method of subcooling will normally provide no more than 20 ˚ F subcooling on high pressure systems. The amount of subcooling will depend on the design and size of the heat exchanger and on the operating suction and discharge pressures. An additional benefit from the use of the suction to liquid type heat exchanger is that it can help raise the superheat in the suction line to prevent liquid return to the compressor via the suction line. Generally, heat exchangers are not recommended on R-22 low temperature systems. However, they have proved necessary on short, well insulated suction line runs to provide

Refrigerant Piping

Install all refrigerant components in accordance with applicable local and national codes and in accordance with good practice for proper system operation. The thermostatic expansion valve must be the externally equalized type. It can be mounted inside the unit end compartment.

Mount the expansion valve bulb on a horizontal run of suction line as close as possible to the suction header. Use the clamps provided with the valve to fasten the bulb securely so there is a tight line-to-line contact between the bulb and the suction line. Suction and hot gas connections are made on the outside of the unit.

Suction lines should be sloped towards the compressor at the rate of one

(1) inch per ten (10) feet for good oil return. Vertical risers of more than four

(4) feet should be trapped at the bottom with a P-trap. If a P-trap is used, the expansion valve bulb should be installed between the unit and the trap.

Unit Cooler Piping

Pipe size example:

Given: -10°F Freezer with one system having (2) evaporators

• One condensing unit rated at 24,000 BTUH’s @ -20°F SST

R404A refrigerant.

• Two evaporators each rated at 12,000 BTUH’s @ 10°F TD.

• 100 feet of actual line run between condensing unit to first evaporator and 20 feet of actual line run between the first evaporator and the second evaporator (see figure below).

How to figure line sizes:

1. Determine equivalent line run = actual run + valves and fitting allowances.

2. Use Line Sizing Tables to size lines.

3. Note any special considerations.

Determine line size 1 (main line from condensing unit):

1. Main line from the condensing unit to be sized for the total capacity (balance) of the whole system of 24,000 BTUH’s

(Table 8).

2. Refer to 24,000 @100 feet at -20°F SST R404A on the chart. You will find the suction line to be 1-3/8" and 1/2" liquid line.

3. Refer to Table 5. For every 1-3/8" 90° elbow you must add 4 equivalent feet of pipe and 2.5 equivalent feet of pipe for each 1-

3/8" tee.

Therefore, total equivalent line run = Actual line run

100 feet

+ (6) 1-3/8" elbows @ 4'

+ (1) 1-3/8" tee @ 2.5'

24 feet

2.5 feet

Total equivalent line run 126.5 feet

4. Refer to Table 8. For 126.5 total equivalent feet, the suction line size should be 1-3/8" and the liquid line stays at 1/2" line.

Note: The gray shaded areas on Table 8. For 24,000 BTUH’s, the maximum suction riser is 1-1/8" to insure proper oil return and pressure drop from the bottom p-trap to the top p-trap.

Evap. 1

Determine line size 2 (evaporators):

1. Line sizing to each evaporator is based on 12,000 BTUH’s and equivalent run from condensing unit. First evaporator has an

105 ft. run and the second evaporator has a 120 ft. run.

2. Table 8 indicates 1-1/8" suction for the first evaporator and indicates 1-1/8" suction for the second evaporator.

3. Refer to Table 5. Each 1-1/8" 90° elbow adds 3 equivalent feet of pipe. Each 90° turn through a 1-1/8" tee adds 6 equivalent feet.

4. Actual line run (evap 1)

+ (5) 1-1/8" elbows @ 3'

+ (1) 90° turn through tee @ 6' 6 feet

Total equivalent line run

105 feet

15 feet

126 feet

Fittings in this system:

• (6) 90° elbows in main line plus a 90° turn through a tee.

• (5) addtional 90° elbows to first evaporator.

• (4) additional 90° elbows to second evaporator.

Actual line run (evap 2)

+ (4) 1-1/8" elbows @ 3'

Total equivalent line run

120 feet

12 feet

132 feet

5. Table 8 indicates 1-1/8" suction line and 3/8" liquid line from main line to both evaporators.

Line Sizing

The following Tables 7 and 8 indicate liquid lines and suction lines for all condensing units for R-404A, R-507, R-407A/C/F, R-448A and R-

449A

When determining the refrigerant line length, be sure to add an allowance for fittings. See Table 5. Total equivalent length of refrigerant lines is the sum of the actual linear footage and the allowance for fittings.

Table 3. Weight of Refrigerants in Copper Lines During Operation (Pounds per 100 lineal feet of type "L" tubing)

Line Size O.D.

(Inches)

Refrigerant Liquid Line Hot Gas Line

3/8

1/2

5/8

7/8

1-1/8

1-3/8

1-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

3-5/8

4-1/8

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, R-404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

R-407

R-448A/R-

449A

R-507, 404A

3.8

3.6

3.4

7.2

6.7

6.4

11.5

10.8

10.3

11.5

22.5

21.2

23.8

38.4

36.1

40.7

58.4

55.0

61.8

82.7

78.0

87.4

143.8

134

152

222

209

235

317

298

345

428

403

589

554

526

0.25

0.24

0.31

0.46

0.44

0.58

0.74

0.71

0.93

1.53

1.48

1.92

2.60

2.53

3.27

3.96

3.85

4.98

5.61

5.45

7.07

9.76

9.48

12.25

15.05

14.62

18.92

21.48

20.86

27.05

29.05

28.22

36.50

37.60

36.53

47.57

Suction Line at Suction Temperature

-40˚F

0.02

-20˚F

0.03

0˚F

0.04

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.07

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.10

0.17

0.26

0.17

0.25

0.40

0.26

0.36

0.56

0.36

0.62

0.98

0.63

0.96

1.51

0.98

1.37

2.16

1.40

1.86

2.92

2.45

2.40

3.80

0.04

0.05

0.07

0.08

0.11

0.08

0.16

0.23

0.16

0.27

0.39

0.27

0.41

0.58

0.41

0.58

0.82

0.57

1.01

1.43

1.00

1.56

2.21

1.55

2.22

3.15

2.23

3.01

4.25

3.92

3.89

5.55

0.06

0.08

0.07

0.13

0.12

0.17

0.12

0.25

0.37

0.25

0.42

0.63

0.43

0.64

0.95

0.65

0.90

1.35

0.91

1.57

2.35

1.60

2.42

3.62

2.46

3.45

5.17

3.50

4.67

6.97

6.17

6.05

9.09

+20˚F

0.06

0.09

0.11

0.16

0.18

0.25

0.18

0.37

0.51

0.37

0.63

0.86

0.63

0.96

1.32

1.96

1.36

1.86

1.38

2.36

3.23

2.38

3.65

5.00

3.67

5.20

7.14

5.23

7.04

19.65

17.80

9.11

12.58

+40˚F

0.09

0.13

0.17

0.16

0.24

0.26

0.35

0.26

0.54

0.72

0.54

0.92

1.24

0.93

1.40

1.87

1.43

1.98

2.64

2.01

3.44

4.58

3.49

5.30

7.07

5.39

7.57

9.95

8.27

10.24

13.67

9.23

13.25

17.80

Table 4. Pressure Loss of Liquid Refrigerants in Liquid Line Risers (Expressed in Pressure Drop, PSIG, and Subcooling

Loss, ˚F)

Refrigerant 10'

PSIG ˚F

4.3 1.4 R-407

R-448A,R-

449A

4.3 1.1

R-507, R-404A 4.1 1.1

15'

PSIG ˚F

6.4 2.0

Liquid Line Rise in Feet

20' 25'

PSIG ˚F

8.5 2.7

PSIG ˚F

10.6 3.4

6.5 1.7 8.7 2.3 10.9 2.8

6.1 1.6 8.2 2.1 10.2 2.7

30'

PSIG ˚F

12.8 4.1

13.0 3.4

12.2 3.3

40'

PSIG ˚F

17.0 5.4

17.4 4.5

16.3 4.1

50'

PSIG ˚F

21.3 6.8

21.7 5.6

20.4 5.6

75' 100'

PSIG ˚F PSIG ˚F

31.9 10.1 42.5 13.5

32.6 8.3 43.5 10.9

30.6 8.3 40.8 11.8

Based on 110˚F liquid temperature at bottom of riser.

Table 5. Equivalent Feet of Pipe Due to Valve and Fitting Friction

Copper Tube, O.D., Type “L”

Globe Valve (Open)

Angle Valve (Open)

1/2

90˚ Turn Through Tee 3

Tee (Straight Through) or Sweep Below .75

90˚ Elbow or Reducing Tee (Straight

Through)

5/8 7/8 1-1/8 1-3/8 1-5/8 2-1/8 2-5/8 3-1/8 3-5/8 4-1/8 5-1/8 6-1/8

118

138

168

1.5

2.5

3.5

100

Table 6. Recommended Remote Condenser Line Sizes

Net Evaporator

Capacity

3,000

6,000

9,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

36,000

48,000

60,000

72,000

90,000

120,000

180,000

240,000

300,000

360,000

480,000

600,000

720,000

840,000

960,000

1,080,000

1,200,000

1,440,000

1,680,000

Total Equiv.

Length

R-407A/C/F, R-448A & R-449A

Discharge Line (O.D.)

3/8

1/2

5/8

7/8

1-1/8

7/8

1-1/8

1-3/8

1-5/8

1-3/8

1-5/8

2-1/8

1-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

3-5/8

Liquid Line Cond. to

Receiver (O.D.)

3/8

1/2

5/8

7/8

5/8

7/8

1-1/8

1-3/8

1-5/8

2-1/8

1-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

3-5/8

3-1/8

3-5/8

R-507 & R-404A

Discharge Line (O.D.)

3-1/8

2-5/8

3-5/8

3-1/8

3-5/8

3-1/8

4-1/8

3-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

2-5/8

4-1/8

3-5/8

4-1/8

1-3/8

1-5/8

1-3/8

1-5/8

2-1/8

1-5/8

7/8

1-1/8

7/8

1-1/8

1/2

5/8

7/8

5/8

Liquid Line Cond. to

Receiver (O.D.)

3/8

1-3/8

1-5/8

2-1/8

1-5/8

2-1/8

7/8

1-1/8

1-3/8

5/8

7/8

5/8

7/8

1-1/8

3/8

1/2

5/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

2-5/8

3-1/8

2-5/8

3-5/8

3-1/8

3-5/8

3-1/8

3-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

2-1/8

2-5/8

Table 7. Recommended Line Sizes for R-404A and R507*

Capacity

BTUH

+20˚F

Equivalent

Lengths

Suction Line Size

Suction Temperature

+10˚F

Equivalent

Lengths

-10˚F

Equivalent

Lengths

-20˚F

Equivalent

Lengths

-30˚F

Equivalent

Lengths

-40˚F

Equivalent

Lengths

Liquid Line Size

Receiver to

Expansion Valve

Equivalent

Lengths

25' 50' 100' 150' 25' 50' 100' 150' 25' 50' 100' 150' 25' 50' 100' 150' 25' 50' 100' 150' 25' 50' 100' 150' 25' 50' 100' 150'

1,000 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

3,000 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 7/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 7/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 7/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

4,000 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 1/2 5/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 1/2 5/8 7/8 7/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

6,000 1/2 1/2 5/8 7/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 7/8 1/2 5/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

9,000 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 7/8 7/8

12,000 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

15,000 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

18,000 7/8 7/8 7/8

24,000 7/8 7/8

1/8

30,000 7/8 7/8

1/8

36,000 7/8

1/8

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

120,000

150,000

180,000

210,000

240,000

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8 7/8

7/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

3/8

5/8 7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

5/8 7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

300,000

360,000

480,000

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

600,000

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

* NOTES:

1. Sizes that are highlighted indicate maximum suction line sizes that should be used for risers. Riser size should not exceed horizontal size. Properly placed suction traps must also be used for adequate oil return.

All sizes shown are for O.D. Type L copper tubing.

2. Suction line sizes selected at pressure drop equivalent to 2˚F. Reduce estimate of system capacity accordingly.

3. Recommended liquid line size may increase with reverse cycle hot gas systems.

4. If system load drops below 40% of design, consideration to installing double suction risers should be made.

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2

3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2

3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8

1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8

1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8

5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8

5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8

5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8

5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

Table 8. Recommended Line Sizes for R-407*

Capacity

BTUH

Suction Line Size

Suction Temperature

+40˚F

Equivalent Lengths

+20˚F

Equivalent Lengths

+10˚F

Equivalent Lengths

Liquid Line Size

Receiver to Expansion

Valve Equivalent

Lengths

25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200'

1,000 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

3,000 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

4,000 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

6,000 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

9,000 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

12,000 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

15,000 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

18,000

24,000

30,000

36,000

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

120,000

150,000

180,000

210,000

240,000

300,000

360,000

480,000

5/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8 7/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

7/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/2

5/8

7/8

3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2

3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8

1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8

1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8

5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8

5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8

5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8

5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8

1/8

600,000

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

* NOTES:

All sizes shown are for O.D. Type L copper tubing.

2. Suction line sizes selected at pressure drop equivalent to 2˚F. Reduce estimate of system capacity accordingly.

3. Recommended liquid line size may increase with reverse cycle hot gas systems.

4. If system load drops below 40% of design, consideration to installing double suction risers should be made.

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

1/2

5/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

Table 9. Recommended Line Sizes for R-448A/R-449A*

Suction Line Size

Capacity

BTUH

+20˚F

Equivalent Lengths

Suction Temperature

+10˚F

Equivalent Lengths

-10˚F

Equivalent Lengths

-20˚F

Equivalent Lengths

25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200'

1,000 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

3,000 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8

4,000 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

6,000 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

9,000

12,000

15,000

5/8 5/8

5/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 5/8

7/8 7/8 7/8

18,000 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

24,000

30,000

36,000

7/8 7/8

7/8

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

120,000

150,000

180,000

1/8

3/8

1 1

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

7/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8

7/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

7/8 7/8

7/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

210,000

240,000

300,000

360,000

480,000

600,000

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

* NOTES:

All sizes shown are for O.D. Type L copper tubing.

2. Suction line sizes selected at pressure drop equivalent to 2˚F. Reduce estimate of system capacity accordingly.

3. Recommended liquid line size may increase with reverse cycle hot gas systems.

4. If system load drops below 40% of design, consideration to installing double suction risers should be made.

Table 9a.Recommended Line Sizes for R-448A/R-449A*

Capacity

BTUH

Suction Line Size

Suction Temperature

-30˚F

Equivalent Lengths

-40˚F

Equivalent Lengths

Liquid Line Size

Receiver to Expansion

Valve Equivalent

Lengths

25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200'

1,000 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

3,000 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

4,000 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8

6,000

9,000

12,000

15,000

18,000

24,000

30,000

36,000

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

120,000

150,000

180,000

210,000

240,000

300,000

360,000

480,000

600,000

5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8 7/8

7/8 7/8

7/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

3/8

1/8

3/8

5/8

1/8

5/8

1/8

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3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2

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3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8

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1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8

1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8

1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8

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* NOTES:

All sizes shown are for O.D. Type L copper tubing.

2. Suction line sizes selected at pressure drop equivalent to 2˚F. Reduce estimate of system capacity accordingly.

3. Recommended liquid line size may increase with reverse cycle hot gas systems.

4. If system load drops below 40% of design, consideration to installing double suction risers should be made.

EQUIVALENT LENGTH ALLOWANCE FOR FITTINGS

EQUIVALENT LENGTH IN FEET

FITTING 90°

SIZE Ell

45°

Ell

Tee Tee

(Line) (Branch)

1/2" .9 .4 .8 2.0

5/8"

7/8"

1-1/8"

1-3/8"

1.0

1.5

1.8

2.4

1.2

1.0

1.5

1.8

2.5

3.5

4.5

6.0

1-5/8" 2.8 1.4 2.0 7.0

2-1/8" 3.9 1.8 3.8 10.0

Chart A

GENERAL:

Suction lines should be pitched down in direction of flow, 1/2" per 10 feet of line.

Refrigerant lines should be supported and fastened properly to prevent leaks and for professional looking installation. Supports should be every 5 feet for lines to 7/8" OD, 7 feet for 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" OD lines, and 10 feet for 1-5/8" and 2-1/8" OD lines.

Where condensation dripping would be objectionable, insulate suction lines, and where the sun could adversely affect performance, insulate both the liquid and suction lines. Insulation thickness of 1/2" will usually be adequate.

A “P” trap must be installed at the bottom of the riser in all vertical suction lines rising 4" or more. To insure proper oil return to the condensing unit, the trap should be the same size as the horizontal line and the riser should be sized per the line sizing charts on pages 14-17.

In installations where condensate can accumulate on the vibrasorber, a covering of heat shrink

PVC tubing or waterproof tape may be used to prevent freezing under the ferrule, causing a rupture .

System Troubleshooting Chart

PROBLEM

Compressor will not run

POSSIBLE CAUSES

1. Main switch open.

2. Fuse blown.

3. Thermal overloads tripped.

4. Defective contactor or coil.

5. System shut down by safety devices.

6. No cooling required.

7. Liquid line solenoid will not open.

8. Motor electrical trouble.

9. Loose wiring.

10. Phase loss monitor inoperative.

Compressor noisy or vibrating

High discharge pressure

Low discharge pressure

High suction pressure

Low suction pressure

Little or no oil pressure

Compressor loses oil

Compressor thermal protector switch open

POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE STEPS

1. Close switch.

2. Check electrical circuits and motor winding for shorts or grounds.

Investigate for possible overloading. Replace fuse after fault is corrected.

3. Overloads are automatically reset. Check unit closely when unit comes back on line.

4. Repair or replace.

5. Determine type and cause of shutdown and correct it before resetting safety switch.

6. None. Wait until calls for cooling.

7. Repair or replace coil.

8. Check motor for open windings, short circuit or burn out.

9. Check all wire junctions. Tighten all terminal screws.

1. Flooding of refrigerant into crankcase.

2. Improper piping support on suction or liquid line.

3. Worn compressor.

4. Scroll compressor rotation reversed.

1. Non-condensables in system.

2. System overcharges with refrigerant.

3. Discharge shutoff valve partially closed.

4. Fan not running.

5. Head pressure control setting.

6. Dirty condenser coil.

1. Faulty condenser temperature regulation.

2. Suction shutoff valve partially closed.

3. Insufficient refrigerant in system.

4. Low suction pressure.

5. Variable head pressure valve.

1. Excessive load.

2. Expansion valve overfeeding.

1. Check setting of expansion valves.

2. Relocate, add or remove hangers.

3. Replace.

4. Rewire for phase change.

1. Remove the non-condensables.

2. Remove excess.

3. Open valve.

4. Check electrical circuit.

5. Adjust.

6. Clean.

1. Check condenser control operation.

2. Open valve.

3. Check for leaks. Repair and add charge.

4. See corrective steps for low suction pressure.

5. Check valve setting.

1. Reduce load or add additional equipment.

2. Check remote bulb. Regulate superheat.

1. Lack of refrigerant.

2. Evaporator dirty or iced.

1. Check for leaks. Repair and add charge.

2. Clean.

3. Clogged liquid line filter drier.

3. Replace cartridge(s).

4. Clogged suction line or compressor suction gas strainers. 4. Clean strainers.

5. Expansion valve malfunctioning.

6. Condensing temperature too low.

7. Improper TXV.

5. Check and reset for proper superheat.

6. Check means for regulating condensing temperature.

7. Check for proper sizing.

1. Clogged suction oil strainer.

2. Excessive liquid in crankcase.

3. Low oil pressure safety switch defective.

4. Worn oil pump.

5. Oil pump reversing gear stuck in wrong position.

6. Worn bearings.

7. Low oil level.

8. Loose fitting on oil lines.

9. Pump housing gasket leaks.

1. Clean.

2. Check crankcase heater. Reset expansion valve for higher superheat.

Check liquid line solenoid valve operation.

3. Replace.

4. Replace.

5. Reverse direction of compressor rotation.

6. Replace compressor.

7. Add oil and/or through defrost.

8. Check and tighten system.

9. Replace gasket.

1. Lack of refrigerant.

2. Excessive compression ring blow by.

3. Refrigerant flood back.

4. Improper piping or traps.

1. Operating beyond design conditions.

2. Discharge valve partially shut.

3. Blown valve plate gasket.

4. Dirty condenser coil.

5. Overcharged system.

1. Check for leaks and repair. Add refrigerant.

2. Replace compressor.

3. Maintain proper superheat at compressor.

4. Correct piping.

1. Add components to bring conditions within acceptable limits (i.e.,

CPR/EPR valves, additional condenser surface, liquid injection, etc.).

2. Open valve.

3. Replace gasket.

4. Clean coil.

5. Reduce charge.

UNIT BASE SPECIFICATIONS

SALE AND DISPOSAL

If you sell or give away your walk-in refrigeration system or components you must make sure that all safety labels and the Refrigeration Unit Installation and Operations Manual are included. If you need replacement labels or manuals, contact the parts and technical service department.

The customer service department should be contacted at the time of sale or disposal of your walk-in so records may be kept of its new location.

If you sell or give away your Unit and you evacuate the refrigerant charge before shipment, you must evacuate the refrigerant into an approved recovery and reclaim system in order to satisfy all applicable federal and state regulations regarding release of refrigerant compounds into the atmosphere.

The release of refrigerant compounds into the atmosphere is a source of ozone depletion and regulated by federal and state law.

INSTALLATION DATA

Date System Installed __________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Installer and Address

____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________

Condensing Unit

Model_________________________

Serial _________________________

Electrical ______________________ Volts _____________________ Phase _____________________

Evaporator(s)

Quantity_______________________

Model_________________________

Serial__________________________

Thermostat Setting ____________________°F

Defrost Setting _______________________ /24 hrs. __________________ Min. Fail Safe

Electrical __________________ Volts _______________ Amps

Operating Pressures _______________ Suction _______________ Discharge

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Key features

Liquid line and suction line vibration absorbers
Preset high and low pressure controls
Heavy gauge, galvanized steel weather hood
Pre-wired electrical control panel
Generously-sized condenser
Rifled tubes in condenser for greater efficiency

Frequently asked questions

Installation and service must be performed by a refrigeration mechanic or licensed electrician.

The wiring diagram is located on the inside of the electrical box cover.

The manual is for R448A/R449A refrigerants

Dry nitrogen MUST be passed through the lines at low pressure to prevent scaling and oxidation.

A vacuum of 500 microns or less must be pulled.

Condensing Unit and

Refrigeration System

Installation & Operations Manual

R448A/R449A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

NOTICE

DANGER

WARNING LABELS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

NOTICE:

M-SERIES CONDENSING UNIT FEATURES

REFRIGERATION MODEL NOMENCLATURE

PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

I. General Information

II. Delivery Inspection

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

I. Handling and Placement of Condensing Unit

II. Handling and Placement of Evaporator Coil in Walk-In

III. Electrical

IV. Refrigerant Piping

NOTICE

v. Leak Check

VI. Evacuation, Dehydration and Start-Up

DANGER

CAUTION

VII. Final Check List for All Models

EQUIVALENT LENGTH ALLOWANCE FOR FITTINGS

EQUIVALENT LENGTH IN FEET

GENERAL:

UNIT BASE SPECIFICATIONS

SALE AND DISPOSAL

INSTALLATION DATA

Who should install and service the refrigeration and electrical components?

Where can I find the wiring diagram?

What refrigerant should I use?

What precautions should be taken when brazing refrigerant lines?

What vacuum needs to be pulled to dehydrate the system?

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