Bryant 538J-18-1 manual LOW Pressure Switch, VI. Service Valves, VII. Accurater Bypass Type Device

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Table 3 — Electrical Data

 

 

OPERATIONAL

COMPRESSOR

 

POWER SUPPLY

 

 

VOLTAGE*

 

538J

V-PH-Hz

 

 

 

 

 

Min

Max

RLA

LRA

Fan FLA

MCA

Max Fuse† or HACR-Type

 

 

 

 

Ckt Bkr Amps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

018

 

 

 

10.7

47.0

.70

14.1

25

024

 

 

 

13.2

59.0

.70

17.2

30

030

208/230-1-60

187

254

15.7

73.0

.70

20.3

35

036

15.7

93.0

.70

20.3

35

 

 

 

048

 

 

 

24.3

131.0

.45

31.8

50

060

 

 

 

28.6

170.0

.45

37.2

65

 

 

LEGEND

FLA

Full Load Amps

HACR —

Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration

LRA

Locked Rotor Amps

MCA

Minimum Circuit Amps per NEC Section 430-24

NEC

National Electrical Code (U.S.A. Standard)

RLA

Rated Load Amps (Compressor)

*Permissible limits of the voltage range at which unit will operate satisfactorily.

†Time-delay fuse.

NOTES:

1. Control circuit is 24 v on all units and requires an external power source.

2.All motors and compressors contain internal overload protection.

3.In compliance with NEC (U.S.A. Standard) requirements for multimotor and combination load equipment (refer to NEC Articles 430 and 440), the overcurrent protective device for the unit shall be fuse or HACR breaker.

4.Motor RLA values are established in accordance with UL (Underwriters’ Laboratories) Standard 465 (U.S.A. Standard).

V. LOW PRESSURE SWITCH

This switch, mounted on the suction line, has fixed non- adjustable settings. To check pressure switch, attach pres- sure gage to suction service valve gage port. Slowly close liquid shutoff valve and allow compressor to pump down. Do not allow compressor to pump down below 2 psig (14 kPa). Compressor should shut down when suction pressure drops to cutout pressure in Tables 1A and 1B, and should restart when pressure builds up to cut-in pressure shown after accessory CLO (compressor lockout) switch has been reset and accessory Time Guard® II device has completed its tim- ing cycle.

VI. SERVICE VALVES

The service valves in the outdoor unit come from the factory frontseated. This means the refrigerant charge is isolated from the line-set connection ports. To prevent damage to the valve, use a wet cloth or other acceptable heat sink material on the valve before brazing.

The service valves must be backseated (turned counterclock- wise until seated) before the service port caps can be removed and the hoses of the gage manifold connected. In this position, refrigerant has access from the through out- door and indoor unit. The service valve cannot be field repaired; only a complete valve or valve stem seal and service port caps are available for replacement.

VII. ACCURATER® (BYPASS TYPE) DEVICE

See Fig. 4 for bypass type AccuRater device components. The piston has a refrigerant metering hole through it. The retainer forms a stop for the piston in the refrigerant bypass mode and a sealing surface for liquid line flare connection. To check, clean or replace piston:

1.Shut off power to unit.

2.Pump down using Pumpdown Procedure section on page 7.

3.Remove liquid line flare connection from AccuRater device.

4.Pull retainer out of body, being careful not to scratch flare sealing surface. If retainer does not pull out easily, carefully use locking pliers to remove retainer.

5.Slide piston out by inserting a small soft wire, with small kinks, through metering hole. Ensure metering

hole, sealing surface around piston cones, and fluted portion of piston are not damaged.

6.Clean piston refrigerant metering hole.

7.Replace retainer O-ring before reassembling Accu- Rater device (O-ring part no. 99CC501052).

VIII. REFRIGERANT CHARGING

WARNING: To prevent personal injury, wear safety glasses and gloves when handling refrigerant. Do not overcharge system — this can cause compressor flooding.

NOTE: Do not vent or depressurize unit refrigerant to atmo- sphere. Remove and recover refrigerant following practice.

A. Superheat Method (Cooling, Non-TXV)

To check and adjust charge during cooling season, use Tables 4A-5B and the following procedure:

1.Operate unit a minimum of 15 minutes before check- ing charge.

2.Measure suction pressure by attaching a gage to suc- tion valve service port.

3.Measure suction line temperature by attaching a ser- vice thermometer to unit suction line near suction valve. Insulate thermometer for accurate readings.

4.Measure outdoor coil inlet-air dry bulb temperature with a second thermometer.

5.Measure indoor coil inlet-air wet bulb temperature with a sling psychrometer.

6.Refer to Tables 4A and 4B. Find air temperature enter- ing outdoor coil and wet-bulb temperature entering indoor coil. At this intersection, note the superheat temperature.

7.Refer to Tables 5A and 5B. Find superheat tempera- ture and suction pressure and note suction line temperature.

8.If unit has higher suction line temperature than charted temperature, add refrigerant until charted temperature is reached.

9.If unit has lower suction line temperature than charted temperature, remove and recover refrigerant until charted temperature is reached.

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Contents Installation Complete PRE-INSTALLATION Checks ContentsSafety Considerations 538J018-060 Dimensional Drawing II. RIG and Mount Unit Mounting on GroundMounting on Roof RiggingAccessory Installation IV. Make Electrial ConnectionsPhysical Data English Physical Data SIIFM IFRService Outdoor FAN III. Internal Current and Temperature Sensitive OverloadIV. Pumpdown Procedure START-UP Preliminary ChecksLOW Pressure Switch VI. Service ValvesVII. Accurater Bypass Type Device VIII. Refrigerant ChargingSubcooling Method Cooling, TXV Outdoor Indoor Coil Entering AIR F WB Temp FMaintenance Lubrication III. Cleaning CoilsRequired Liquid Line Temperature F English At Service Valve Required Liquid Line Temperature C SI At Service ValveTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Cooling Cycle Copyright 2002 Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems

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