WEIGH IN (RFC AND TXV)
CALCULATING SYSTEM CHARGE FOR OUTDOOR UNIT VOID OF CHARGE
If the system is void of refrigerant, first, locate and repair any leaks and then weigh in the refrigerant charge into the unit. To calculate the total refrigerant charge:
Amount specified on nameplate
Adjust amount. for variation in line set length listed on line set length table below.
Total charge
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| Liquid Line | Ounces per 5 feet (g per 1.5 m) |
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| adjust from 15 feet (4.6 m) line set* |
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| 3/8" (9.5 mm) | 3 ounce per 5’ (85 g per 1.5 m) |
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| *If line length is greater than 15 ft. (4.6 m), add this amount. If | ||||||
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| line length is less than 15 ft. (4.6 m), subtract this amount. | |||||||
NOTE | Insulate liquid line when it is routed through areas where the surrounding ambient temperature could become higher than the | |||||||||
temperature of the liquid line or when pressure drop is equal to or greater than 20 psig. | ||||||||||
NOTE | The above nameplate is for illustration purposes only. Go to actual nameplate on outdoor unit for charge information. | |||||||||
Figure 21. Using HFC−410A Weigh In Method
| USE | 65ºF (18.3ºC) | ||
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| removed, retest to confirm | |
| approach), remove refrigerant. |
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APPº (Approach) Values(F:+/−1.0° [C: +/−0.6°])
1.Confirm proper airflow across coil using figure 19.
2.Compare unit pressures with table 4, Normal Operating Pressures.
3.Set thermostat to call for heat (must have a cooling load between
4.Connect gauge set.
5.When heat demand is satisfied, set thermostat to call for cooling.
6.Allow temperatures and pressures to stabilize.
7.Record outdoor ambient temperature: AMBº =_________
8.Record liquid line temperature: LIQº = __________
9.Subtract to determine approach (APPº): LIQº_____ − AMBº _____ = APPº_____
10.Compare results with table below.
ºF (ºC)* | −018 | −024 | −030 | −036 | −041 | −042 | −047 | −048 | −059/−060 |
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65 (18) | 4 (2.2) | 2 (1.1) | 2 (1.1) | 2 (1.1) | 3 (1.7) | 6 (3.3) | 9 (5.0) | 7 (3.9) | 8 (4.4) |
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75 (24) | 5 (2.8) | 4 (2.2) | 4 (2.2) | 5 (2.8) | 3 (1.7) | 6 (3.3) | 9 (5.0) | 8 (4.4) | 9 (5.0) |
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85 (29) | 6 (3.3) | 4 (2.2) | 6 (3.3) | 8 (4.4) | 4 (2.2) | 8 (4.4) | 8 (4.4) | 8 (4.4) | 9 (5.0) |
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95 (35) | 5 (2,8) | 4 (2.2) | 5 (2.8) | 7 (3.9) | 4 (2.2) | 8 (4.4) | 8 (4.4) | 8 (4.4) | 9 (5.0) |
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105 (41) | 3 (1.7) | 4 (2.2) | 5 (2.8) | 6 (3.3) | 4 (2.2) | 8 (4.4) | 8 (4.4) | 8 (4.4) | 9 (5.0) |
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115 (45) | 3 (1.7) | 3 (1.7) | 4 (2.2) | 6 (3.3) | 5 (2.8) | 8 (4.4) | 8 (4.4) | 9 (5.0) | 9 (5.0) |
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*Temperature of air entering outdoor coil.
Figure 22. HFC−410A Approach TXV Charge
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