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Proper refrigerant charge is essential to proper unit operation.
Operating a unit with an improper refrigerant charge will
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Accordingly, the use of proper charging methods during
servicing will insure that the unit is functioning as designed
and that its compressor will not be damaged.
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(if not worse) than not enough refrigerant (undercharge). They
both can be the source of certain compressor failures if they
remain uncorrected for any period of time. Quite often, other
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misdiagnosed as refrigerant charge problems. The refrigerant
circuit diagnosis chart will assist you in properly diagnosing
these systems.
An overcharged unit will at times return liquid refrigerant
(slugging) back to the suction side of the compressor eventually
causing a mechanical failure within the compressor. This
mechanical failure can manifest itself as valve failure, bearing
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and the length of time the slugging continues.
Not enough refrigerant (undercharge) on the other hand,
will cause the temperature of the suction gas to increase to
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compressor motor. When this occurs, the motor winding
temperature will increase causing the motor to overheat
and possibly cycle open the compressor overload protector.
Continued overheating of the motor windings and/or cycling
of the overload will eventually lead to compressor motor or
overload failure.
Sealed Refrigeration System contains refrigerant
and oil under high pressure.
Proper safety procedures must be followed,
and proper protective clothing must be worn
when working with refrigerants.
Failure to follow these procedures could
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WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD
Unplug and/or disconnect all electrical power
to the unit before performing inspections,
maintenances or service.
Failure to do so could result in electric shock,
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
R-410A SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPAIRS
SEALED SYSTEM REPAIRS TO COOL-ONLY MODELS REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF A LIQUID LINE DRIER.
IMPORTANT
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
1. Voltmeter
2. Ammeter
3. Ohmmeter
4. E.P.A. Approved Refrigerant Recovery System
5. Vacuum Pump (capable of 200 microns or less
vacuum.)
6. Acetylene Welder
7. Electronic Halogen Leak Detector capable of
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8. Accurate refrigerant charge measuring device such
as:
a. Balance Scales - 1/2 oz. accuracy
b. Charging Board - 1/2 oz. accuracy
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10. Low Pressure Gauge - (-30 to 200 lbs.)
11. Vacuum Gauge - (0 - 1000 microns)
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during all brazing processes.
EQUIPMENT MUST BE CAPABLE OF:
1. Recovering refrigerant to EPA required levels.
2. Evacuation from both the high side and low side of the
system simultaneously.
3. Introducing refrigerant charge into high side of the
system.
4. Accurately weighing the refrigerant charge introduced
into the system.
Refrigerant Charging
NOTE: Because the KuhlQ system is a sealed system,
service process tubes will have to be installed. First install a
line tap and remove refrigerant from system. Make necessary
sealed system repairs and vacuum system. Crimp process
tube line and solder end shut. Do not leave a service valve in
the sealed system.
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